JP Only

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I could argue that point as I, and even one or two others in this thread have attest or can attest into be let into one of these "JP Only" parties, but I don't really want to get too deep into this, if only because its nearly 3:30 a.m. and I'm studying for exams.



You admit you know what you were getting into. Knowing of the international nature you have two options.

a.) Learn a few phrases to help bridge the gap if and where it can.

b.) Simply stick to playing with those who speak your own language.

There is no shame in either choice, and no one should harass you for choosing the former or the latter.



Am I correct in reading this statement that you choose both Japanese and Non-Japanese players in your party? If that's the case, who is to say the Japanese do not? Sure no one here can attest for the entire Japanese population to say that none of them do. We can only make assumptions. Having said that, I'd like to make an assumption of my own in regards to the "JP Only" phenomenon from what I have studied, am studying, and have heard from Japanese friends and Professors in my past year here.

For one, from what I've noticed there are a lot more older game players than you'd think. I say this if only for the many older people I see on the trains every day sporting their Nintendo DS's, PSP's, etc. and the bit of literature I've read regarding this, although the names of the sources escape me. Bearing in mind that the typical Japanese person (around age 25 and up) works long, strenuous hours, is forced to go to nomikais (drinking parties), and the occasional overtime, when they get home and plop down on the couch or computer chair, they're going to want to play with as little thinking as possible, and simply noting they'd prefer to party with people in their own language may not seem rude to them. I'm not Japanese so I can't tell you.

Another thought is simply the Japanese perception of the English language in general. Yes they are all required to learn Japanese in middle school. But because of the manner in which its taught, your typical Japanese person can perhaps read a bit of English but very rarely can speak it, as the never-ending advertisements or English Conversation Schools and training I see on a day to day basis can attest to. I've also been told by a Japanese professor that more often than not, Japanese people who avoid English speakers or act very apprehensively should they be forced to engage with one feel that if they can't speak English perfectly and fluently that they should avoid the situation for fear of embarrassment, etc.

Even with these two viewpoints regarding the "JP Only" phenomenon, this is my main point and I'd like to emphasize this:

Why are we making such a big deal out of this? There are Europeans who only play with Europeans, but I never seen threads of people complaining about "German Only" or "Spanish Only". Is it simply because we don't see their shouts in town? Or is it because they aren't as important when compared to the Japanese?



First I'd just like to say, no need for vulgar name calling. Doesn't get us anywhere.

I can't apologize for anyone calling you names, but I don't think anyone has the right to belittle you for asking a question. As for answering it, I personally don't feel there's a need for a separation of servers, although others with my same viewpoint may be a bit more aggressive in getting the point across.

Those who mingle about in their own language are free to do so and have done so to this point. Those who like to mingle with speakers of other languages also have done so to this point. As others have mentioned before me, separating servers is only going to leave gaping holes of low population where its hard to get anything done, which while not hindering those who don't wish to mingle with other language speakers, will detract from those who do.

For example: A friend of mine (another American) was partying together with me and 6 other Japanese people, we played all night and come morning all the Japanese people were starting to get tired. But rather than calling it quits the party members were gradually replaced with Americans as time went on and we were able to keep going. Being confined to one region this wouldn't have been possible.

But alas, my post is long and its getting late. Hopefully things simmer down in here next time i see this thread.

Very long very well written but i disagree. You guys say this all the time "MMOs are made to play with others" a langauge barrier and people that say "JP Only" (or even NA Only which i never saw) is not the best way to do that.

SE is giving us different servers so the creators of the game you are defending disagrees with you.