Server Merger Idea

[AuctionGirl]

I would like to propose a change in the server merger idea.

The top 10 servers "active members (currently subbed)" should not have to move server, but only the 8 servers who are not in the top 10 should choose a destination. Anyone who is not currently subbed, would have to choose a new world once they re-subbed. Of course same rules will apply with names, the character creation date is the deciding factor of who would change names if there are 2. Regardless of if you were already on that world. If someone transfers to your world and had the name first, they get the rights to it first.

This proposal will eliminate the need of 60+% of the community having to decide a home, and only affect a smaller portion of the community. My server is probably in the 8 that have to move, so this isn't an idea that will benefit me. Then the current 8 servers left can choose based on the names available, and try to stay together as a group.

I feel this would be fairest thing to everyone, as you only disrupt a smaller portion of the community.

Like this post if you agree with the idea.

[AuctionGirl]

Like this post if you disagree with the idea

[REDace0]

Your plan would discriminate against people on lower-population servers though, as only they would have to move. It is technically less fair then.

On the other hand, I agree that unsubbed players should not be moved to servers. They should have to pick a new server and resolve any name conflicts when they resub.

[darkstarpoet1]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...stic-for-merge

i used an idea like yours and added some details to make it more easily understood, but had the same basic results.

[AngryNixon]

SE's idea is fine. They explained why they're not doing what you suggested adequately.

[Quesse]

Where SE's plan is fair to everyone, your idea is UNFAIR to %40 of the player base.

[AuctionGirl]

SE's plan is not fair to 100% of the player base... So how is 100% angry vs 40% angry better?

You will not please everyone with a merger, you might as well please as many as you can.

I myself would rather see servers merge into each other... most + least, and keep going down the lists. Merge the 16 into 8 servers. Keeping all your friends/LS together. But that seems not an option. I was just trying to think of alternative ways to satisfy some of the population.

[SirOleas]

Everyone is looking at this wrong, and making assumptions.

SE's choice is as fair as it can be for everyone because everyone has the same choices to make.
The thought that this is unfair to 100% of the player base is also incorrect as EU players and the like really need to be able to get together from ALL servers currently.

It's an all or nothing situation honestly; not who thinks they deserve what.

[AuctionGirl]

Everyone is looking at this wrong, and making assumptions.

SE's choice is as fair as it can be for everyone because everyone has the same choices to make.
The thought that this is unfair to 100% of the player base is also incorrect as EU players and the like really need to be able to get together from ALL servers currently.

It's an all or nothing situation honestly; not who thinks they deserve what.

So what your saying is.. if you happen to get stuck on another server that you can no longer play with your friends/LS's etc... you are going to be ok with it?

Wait.. I can hear it now... Its not going to happen to me, I'm going to do this ASAP etc.. well what about your friends? What if they cant get in? How do they/you feel now?

I have a few really good friends in this game and if we got split apart, it would really kill some of the fun I have in this game. Granted, I will probably make some new friends, but its just not the same.

[SirOleas]

I never said I was OK with it.
Where did I say I was OK with it?

I am simply giving another point of view on the situation.

Wanting to keep your community is fine, and clearly understood. Which is why I am going to do my best to make sure I don't lose those important to me.

Do I worry I wont be able to follow my friends? Sure, but I'll make damn sure that I plan it the best I can currently in the event that SE ignores the pleas of the forum.

There are other people to consider in this situation, not just ourselves. This is the point I was trying to make.