Reassessing the Merger of FFXIV Worlds (02/13/2012)

[SirOleas]

It will probably be a mix of 2 and 4.
Because that's what Yoshi mentioned in his original post regarding the rational behind the merge plan.

[b0ats]

Fingers crossed for option 2! ^_^

[Victor]

I fear for 2.0 if something as simple as a server merge is already hitting all these snags.

[Velhart]

Server merging is a sensitive subject and the Dev's acknowledge this. Listening to what the community on this matter is the best course of action for SE.

Mixing Plan 2 and 4 together personally is the best way to handle the situation. Merging with another server and giving us the option to transfer to another server is a "Have your cake and eat it too." situation. You get a bigger community, no confusion on transfers, offline players still with the same people they were before, and people who want to move to a different community(server) have the option to do so. It is the best way to go in my opinion.

[ShinChuck]

My biggest hope is that returning players will have a choice upon return. Contrary to belief, I was never arguing for #2 so much as I was arguing for, like many other MMOs, simply allowing those coming back into the fold a choice, rather than thrusting them into a random server after March.

[Geesus]

My biggest hope is that returning players will have a choice upon return. Contrary to belief, I was never arguing for #2 so much as I was arguing for, like many other MMOs, simply allowing those coming back into the fold a choice, rather than thrusting them into a random server after March.

But why? I mean I sort of see your point from a human standpoint of let's be nice give them a chance but, they made the decision not to play or pay for service so why should SE do anything for them?

The old adage of "Snooze you loose." They have time if they even CARE to read the Lodestone as the date was originally posted before Server Merge Armageddon took place last week and that post/announcement was removed.

[ShinChuck]

But why? I mean I sort of see your point from a human standpoint of let's be nice give them a chance but, they made the decision not to play or pay for service so why should SE do anything for them?

The old adage of "Snooze you loose." They have time if they even CARE to read the Lodestone as the date was originally posted before Server Merge Armageddon took place last week and that post/announcement was removed.

Because SE is likely concerned about making people happy, living up to MMO and gaming standards of 2012, and encouraging customers to return to Eorzea, populate the game, and fill their coffers?

I'm not sure why having this as an option would bother anybody - you're not losing out, and it doesn't affect you. Why do you care if returning players have a choice on login of their server, rather than a random assignment? Genuine question. Is it just some weird over the top "I paid for an MMO!" pride that you'd want to frustrate and annoy returning players, and potentially hurt SE profits? o_O

Slight Edit: On the upside, this is a non-issue anymore for the most part, since players won't be as broken up. More permanent transfer options and choices would be nice, but I assume 2.0 will bring those anyway.

[Marx]

I prefer option 4, but...

My biggest hope is that returning players will have a choice upon return. Contrary to belief, I was never arguing for #2 so much as I was arguing for, like many other MMOs, simply allowing those coming back into the fold a choice, rather than thrusting them into a random server after March.

I agree with the above. A few friends plan to return to the game when 2.0 hits. I would like them to have a choice of server when they return.

[Andrien]

Good move by the dev team. thumbs up

[Cthulhu]

Now we have to worry about inactives clogging up servers so no on can transfer to them during the merge. All because so many of you wanted to play with your imaginary friend.