Hello all Im a new player in ffx XIV and to the series also,

but not to mmo's. I played a few, and feeling comfortable with the game and its style and style of quests.

I downloaded the free trial, than I played some, than I saw alot of beginners guide and while I was playing some more I just bought the complete series, and Im liking it alot.

As a new player I really would like to play on a prefered server.

I have just a few questions about the prefered servers.
Im on Chaos EU, there are 2 prefered Lich and another, both are full
Now my questions are.
1. Do places come available still or full is full? Do I need to keep an eye on the server?
2. I could joing NA server, are they still available?
2a. how would be the ping, as for eu is excellent and NA is good, would I have any lag?
2b. I read if I would go on NA now in a few months when its the new release there will be a free transer period,it this correct?

3. how do chars/jobs differ from each other in end game, how is one bard different from the other, or is it possible to play a paladin in different way, different gear of skills for ex.

I enjoy the game, and perhaps someday we'll meet on our adventure