Ok, so I'm just starting out (I played quite a bit of 1.0 and a little of the open beta but I'm starting again and I don't remember much). I've created a character on Tiamat but it seems quite quiet and everyone I see is level 50. Is this normal? I was hoping to find some other low level people to progress with just to make it a little more fun.

Plus I'm from Australia and I've read that Tonberry seems to be the unofficial Australian server, but it was full when I created a character. Would it be worth trying to wait to get a spot in Tonberry or should I stay in Tiamat?

Also, just some basic questions about the game. I think I recall that in 1.0 the only thing you could really do with a party were the levequests. Is that still the case? Can I do quests with other people?

Would greatly appreciate any help any one would be willing to offer. Thanks.