Why cant we get a dedicated RP server?

[CSAustin2691]

I don’t get it. Why can’t we have one server? Pick one dead server for each data center and type RP (I know that’s a lot to ask) next to the server name on the list of servers. Maybe offer free transfers to it if you’re feeling generous.

I know we have Balmung as the go to, but seeing as how it’s locked pretty much 24/7 and Mateus being a tiny RP server, it would be good to finally have one dedicated RP server that’s set in stone complete with a tag.

If someone can help me understand their stance on Balmung and RPing it would be welcomed, because asking for two letters next to a server name doesn’t seem that big of a request.

Part of me knows it’s about the paid transfers but seeing as how those are disabled to Balmung, I’ll leave it out.

[DeaconMoore]

Mateus isn't tiny anymore, it's filling up and starting to have no new character creation times.

And as no server has any tags, every server is an RP server.

[KaivaC]

Mateus isn't tiny anymore, it's filling up and starting to have no new character creation times.

And as no server has any tags, every server is an RP server.

Basically, this. I believe the community decided that Balmung was THE top RP server; I am not sure if that's what the devs intended. But like the poster above me said, every server has an RP community - some may not be nearly a large as others, but there's some form of RP in all of them. I think part of the reason why SE won't make a dedicated server is...well...you already see what's happening with Balmung, and what had happened with Gilgamesh for some time. Their servers may not be able to handle the load.

[CSAustin2691]

What about the servers that say legacy. RP would be a lot shorter than legacy. Also not every server is an RP server. I can tell you the last time I saw some RP on Adamantoise....it’s never.

[Vilhem]

The same thing will just happen again like it did with Balmung. Up until recently, it was -the- most well known unofficial RP server. And because all the RPers flocked here, we're shut down 24/7. It's been this way for months, yet people still won't leave. Mateus was the answer to this lockout (I think), but that server too, is filling up fast.

A tag really won't do much imo

[Musashidon]

yoshi p stated he doesn't quite want to state one world or another as RP as it could be intended that the said world/worlds would be rp only and people could start inforcing rules on other players due to this. (this also goes for non rp worlds harassing rpers)

[Enla]

If two servers dedicated for un-official RP use are some of the most bloated in the entire game, just imagine what it would be like if an official server was named. Balmung has been locked for months with no signs of ebbing and Mateus has gone from the /tiniest/ server on Aether to one of the most populous. You'd need at least /three/ official RP servers to handle the demand and even then I don't think it would be enough given SE's stance on server upgrades. Suffice to say it isn't going to happen.

[CSAustin2691]

yoshi p stated he doesn't quite want to state one world or another as RP as it could be intended that the said world/worlds would be rp only and people could start inforcing rules on other players due to this. (this also goes for non rp worlds harassing rpers)

I don’t go to Burger King and order a burrito. Idk seems backwards to me. I come from many MMOs and most have been crystal clear about their servers, except SWtoR, I don’t think they had server tags. Could be wrong. I didn’t go to Moon Guard on WoW expecting to find top tier raiders

[KaivaC]

What about the servers that say legacy. RP would be a lot shorter than legacy. Also not every server is an RP server. I can tell you the last time I saw some RP on Adamantoise....it’s never.

If I recall, the Legacy servers are exclusive to players who have been there since 1.0. I don't think Square wants to force open their server because..well...it's a Legacy server.

[CSAustin2691]

Guess I’ll just cut my losses. Everyone I know plays on Balmung and everyone they know does as well. They don’t want to transfer off and I know for sure they don’t want to do that MSQ and unlock grind again, I don’t blame them. Oh well.