Hi there. I tried FF14 a couple times in the past but didn't stick with it. Giving it another go. I have a character on Balmung but have read that the server is very congested.

Since I haven't played in more than a year I am thinking about starting a new character on a different server.

I'm looking for a recommendation.

I'm thinking about playing a gladiator and am looking for a server that isn't dead but not over populated with a friendly community. I read Mateus might be good because although I'm not an active rper, I do enjoy the rp vibe. Also I would add that I am close to 50 irl so a server with a healthy older population would be great also.

Bottom line is friendly with a nice population is most important though. Newbie friendly would be nice also. Not looking for gold handouts or anything, just patience I guess.

Thanks for any suggestions friends.

PS I notice some servers have a star next to them...does that mean they are more new character friendly?