Yoshida-san - GLOBAL Servers and Balancing Tweaks Instead of Regional Servers

[Alhanelem]

To Kiara:

The servers are still global. Only the physical location differs. Anyone can join any server at any time. Anyone can in fact join every server technically, as you will be able to create a character on each of them.

We really don't need another thread for this debate.

[Starlord]

To Kiara:

The servers are still global. Only the physical location differs. Anyone can join any server at any time. Anyone can in fact join every server technically, as you will be able to create a character on each of them.

We really don't need another thread for this debate.

For those who want to play with players outside of their region

Implies: If you want to play with players outside your region, then you need to choose a Overseas data center.

[Kiara]

To Kiara:

The servers are still global. Only the physical location differs. Anyone can join any server at any time. Anyone can in fact join every server technically, as you will be able to create a character on each of them.

We really don't need another thread for this debate.

Hi Alhanelem,

Thanks. I know you've been adamant about the fact that the new servers aren't "Region Locked" and that is an important thing to make sure people understand.

However, by Square-Enix adding a label as to where each Server is going to be, they are inherently Categorizing / Labeling the Servers.

It will be displayed bright and bold along with each Server Name. So it *will* have an influence on where players are going.

There's also a potential misunderstanding by players who don't read the fine print: You can imagine many players just seeing:

"Server A - Japan"

And just assuming that "Oh, it's probably all Japanese Language," or seeing


"Server G - Europe"

And thinking "that's probably for European players only" etc.

I'm merely asking for them to add a "Global" label to try and encourage / foster an aspect of Final Fantasy XIV (and XI) that already exists now: The Global / International community on servers currently.

This label doesn't affect you (I know you'll be happy to choose whichever Server is closest to you for your Region, you've made that clear), so adding this one word of TEXT shouldn't affect you or anyone only caring about Regional Servers, right?

Thanks!

[Pwnagraphic]

To Kiara:

The servers are still global. Only the physical location differs. Anyone can join any server at any time. Anyone can in fact join every server technically, as you will be able to create a character on each of them.

We really don't need another thread for this debate.

28 pages later.. Guess what?

ANOTHER DISCUSSION!

[Kiara]

28 pages later.. Guess what?

ANOTHER DISCUSSION!

Hi Pwnagraphic,

LOL, I know. Someone necro bumped this thread and then someone else brought up an alternate opinion, so I figured I'd respond to them.