Server rules for different player demographics

[PrettyPrincess]

EllohWell = Gifthorse / force / user10840851 ?

then who is bearforce? ARE THEY THE SAME!? I DONT KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON ANYMORE

[ellohwell]

The real question is who isn't gifthorse in this day and age.

[jwang]

You could always do what was done with multitudes of other MMOs when people didn't like the rules imposed by their companies: private servers.

[Aenarion]

all we need are these...

pvp server
pve server
pvp-pve hybrid server
RP server
semi-RP server
AH only server
Market Ward only server
Jump server
Non-Jump server
jump with swim server
jump w/o swim server
silly mount server
chocobo mount only server
language specific server
non language specific server
servers for a-holes
servers for non-a-holes
lalafell only server
mi'quote only server
man'quote only server
hard core super grind server
press select to reach all-lv.50 server
dragoon has wyvern server
dragoon without wyvern server

etc. etc., did I miss anything?

of course, we also will need combinations of these type of servers, so I estimate SE only has to create a few thousand servers to satisfy everyone

[grandm]

all we need are these...

pvp server
pve server
pvp-pve hybrid server
RP server
semi-RP server
AH only server
Market Ward only server
Jump server
Non-Jump server
jump with swim server
jump w/o swim server
silly mount server
chocobo mount only server
language specific server
non language specific server
servers for a-holes
servers for non-a-holes
lalafell only server
mi'quote only server
man'quote only server
hard core super grind server
press select to reach all-lv.50 server
dragoon has wyvern server
dragoon without wyvern server

etc. etc., did I miss anything?

of course, we also will need combinations of these type of servers, so I estimate SE only has to create a few thousand servers to satisfy everyone

you missed one

server for ellohwell only

sorry i couldn't resist,
but seriously severs for this severs for that. such a bad idea, just the suggestion of language servers has not gone down well. ppl don't want their server becoming unpopulated. and if you set up so many servers with so many rule sets, this will lead to some more popular servers than others. and some ppl could end up in a ghost town server because they picked the wrong one

[RemVye]

I request pogo stick server

[NoctisUmbra]

You know, I'm very grateful for SE giving such extensive effort to include the feedback of the player base in the reconstruction of this game. It allows them to keep an open mind and gain a free source of ideas from which they can pick out ones that fit their direction of the game, or inspire new ideas.

However, every time I see an OP like this I am reminded of the side-effects of this open communication approach:

The more SE attempts to consider the feedback of the player base as a whole, the more individual players with a delusional sense of entitlement appear. Suddenly there are players who feel empowered, as if their singular voice is profoundly important and SE must heed their words in order to carry the game to salvation. Anyone who doesn't agree with these people are then branded as unintelligent, or the reason the game is in it's current state.

SE will consider the opinion of the players collectively. They will look at the numbers. More importantly, they will consider how any ideas fit with their vision of the game's future, and make decisions based on that.

It is equally naive to presume anything implemented in this game so far or any change made is due to the effort of a single group of players who post on these forums as it is to presume that one's singular voice has any profound meaning.

Ultimately it is a game. Like any other entertainment media, not everyone will enjoy it. Some people will like it more than anything else, whereas others will not be able to stand a minute of it. Instead of behaving like you are entitled to drastic accommodations, just decide whether you enjoy this game or not. Then decide if you wish to continue to play it.

[NoctisUmbra]

Im not saying im entitled to this or that, Im saying there is a huge market to be tapped if different rulesets are made, specifically the four or so I suggested. Another thing to bear in mind is that the game will continue to change drastically (for example, the optimal rank gear system and de-emphasis on crafting) so it's kind of rude of SE not to include a traditional server for people that bought the game for the original features which have now been eroded.

Don't hate on my navy font, lawl.

Also, I'm sure your reasoning is entirely altruistic as your motive behind making this suggestion is for SE to attract more players and make more money - not you wishing to be able to play the game how you wish it was versus how it actually is.

Dividing the playerbase = bad. Your suggesting that such a system will attract more players and increase game population and even dim down whining is naive and without base.

I'm sorry, I am strongly against such a divisive system. Good thing the current team at SE consists of people with good heads on their shoulders, so they'll just ellohwell at your idea and go on.

TL;DR: Not gonna happen.

[MistyMew]

the game at present doesnt even have ......mail.....and you expect different server types errrrrrr.........

not gonna happen and I for one am happy.

i still say no pvp...ever... plz go to aion /rift / or even wow if you want some pvp.

BUT that aside, nothing is preventing anyone from playing the style of game they enjoy.

server "type" never makes a difference even when there are designated rp/pvp/pve. in other games. it never sticks to the rules even when they are clearing laid out lol.

find what you like about the game and focus on that, be a rp, or a casual and enjoy time away in rl, be hardcore and never log out , need alot of challenge?. do all dungeons/NM naked, or go solo some of those lv 90 mobs i seen. (monster distribution really needs some rework se)

the game is striving to improve, and frankly, survive, the very core of the game is slowly but surely getting better and better and hats off to SE for that!

dont worry about diff servers SE, stay focused and simply improve the core of everything first, make it something to be proud of...that is all.

[Molly_Millions]

do you realize how much of a maintenance effort this would be?

let me anwser that: obviously not.

/end thread