Quote Originally Posted by Niwashi View Post
Keep in mind, if you want to go on one of the over-populated servers, there are some drawbacks, like the fact that you won't be able to buy a house. Open world content (especially hunts) may be much harder to take part in.
I play on Exodus, probably the most active server in NA. There are houses available, but if you're just starting out my assumption is that SE will expand housing by the time you're ready to buy. In regards to hunts.. you just have to get involved. Follow the hunt websites, jump into Linkshells and be actively hunting. You can't expect to kill an A rank if you want to finish your FATE in Thanalan then teleport to Central Shroud.