I've recently returned to the game. I haven't played in years and I am starting over fresh as I'm practically a know-nothing newbie.

I made a character on Ragnarok but people keep telling me to play on different servers for different reasons. It's left me very confused. I just want to play on a friendly server a newbie like me can get help when needed, and also do some end game stuff when I get there. I've been told if I want to do end game content then Odin is the server to go, but they are all hardcore. Phoenix I've been told is where the friendly people are. Apparently Omega should be avoided because apparently you are all ERP'ing all day every day.

Does server actually matter? All I'm wanting is a friendly FC to help me learn the game and help out. I would like the option to do end game content when I get there, though I don't know if my RL schedule will allow for scheduled events as I will be returning to uni and work in a few months.