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1. What distinguishes Balmung and other servers as Rp servers?
Simply put, it is a community-chosen, Unofficial RP server. This means that SE does not necessarily endorse the RP'ers, but rather that hte RP community chose to set up there. It should also be noted that there are two RP servers:

Balmung - Unofficial RP Legacy Server
Gilgamesh - Unofficial RP Non-Legacy Server

2. Is the Rp community large? Hard to get into?
Nope! Just go to the RPC and most people will welcome you with open arms.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/

You can also walk up to people in tavern-like places, or people with RP-homes and you'll often meet people IC. A lot of people encourage tells before starting to RP, don't assume everyone RP's please.

I remember Gilgamesh was a lot more clique-based RP, sadly. So I can't speak for them.