Keep clam and carry on!? Ooops Apocalypse, accidental server wipe?

[AlphaDragoon]

I can't say I'd be willing to start from scratch all over again. Couldn't really say if I'd certainly quit but the odds would be pretty high. A great deal of time has been put into so many characters for so many people. And for those who wanna say it wouldn't be such a bad thing tell you what: Delete your character, don't keep ANY items, gil, or stuff and make a brand new character. Make sure you don't accept gil, help, or handouts from anyone. After that, come back rethink the whole thing, okay?

I wouldn't want a character wipe to happen for any reason, but starting over from scratch isn't that hard...I actually did it when I stopped playing on Trabia and moved to Lindblum. Completely fresh, no help or gil or handout items. So did my brother.

So on a single person basis, it's definitely not the complete doom and gloom like you're making it out to be. Of course, such a thing happening to an entire playerbase would be the death stroke.

[Mihana]

I wouldn't want a character wipe to happen for any reason, but starting over from scratch isn't that hard...I actually did it when I stopped playing on Trabia and moved to Lindblum. Completely fresh, no help or gil or handout items. So did my brother.

So on a single person basis, it's definitely not the complete doom and gloom like you're making it out to be. Of course, such a thing happening to an entire playerbase would be the death stroke.

Oh I wasn't saying on a single person basis, this was on an entire scale of the whole playerbase. It was pretty much in response to the thought that if wouldn't be so bad if the whole population had to start over. Personally I believe a good amount of those who say it's not a big deal may think differently if they had to start over. I mean if I had to start from scratch but had friends to help I may do it, depends in a way. But it wouldn't be a "no big deal" thing to me in the least bit.

[AlexNiculaie]

Meh, if something like that happened, I'd just relevel. Not like I have all 50's or anything. The only thing that would bother me is losing the previous event items.

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

T'were it to happen, I would prefer they take the game down until 2.0 with whatever new systems, leveling curve, classes/jobs, etc.

And suspend subscription time or refund on subscription.

I would play again (i know this because I tried to come back to ffxi after my character was destroyed).

[Thanos]

T'were it to happen, I would prefer they take the game down until 2.0 with whatever new systems, leveling curve, classes/jobs, etc.

And suspend subscription time or refund on subscription.

I would play again (i know this because I tried to come back to ffxi after my character was destroyed).

That would be a good option.

[Thanos]

I just never understood why "its not that bad of a thing" or "its a good thing" for anyone to think its remotely ok for people whose been playing so long to "start over"

Its always a bad thing and never a good thing after investing so much time into something and having to start froms scratch.

[TessaJalloh]

i was wanting a new haircut....

[Moonglow]

I just returned to the game and only recently got to rank 50.. so i wouldn't mind that much. Maybe i'd change my kitty a bit. Also... some people may flame at me for this , but with the ones who still stay , it might be a better place. Generally , players who spend more time with hoarding stuff, rather than enjoying partying and hanging out together would drop out , and the ones who stay for the community and are more laid back would stay.. which would result in a more open and helpful community. Ofcourse it sucks to loose things you've worked hard to gain. But if you have your priorities set up right, you'll get over it.

[SynysterBlitz]

I just returned to the game and only recently got to rank 50.. so i wouldn't mind that much. Maybe i'd change my kitty a bit. Also... some people may flame at me for this , but with the ones who still stay , it might be a better place. Generally , players who spend more time with hoarding stuff, rather than enjoying partying and hanging out together would drop out , and the ones who stay for the community and are more laid back would stay.. which would result in a more open and helpful community. Ofcourse it sucks to loose things you've worked hard to gain. But if you have your priorities set up right, you'll get over it.

I mean I probably would still play.. but thinking of releveling my DoH/DoL makes me think screw that lol.. Batte Classes are easy to level, in a weekend I bet I could level two DoW/DoM to 50 so thats not a concern..

[Thanos]

my point is

1. thinkings its not so bad - it is bad
2. i need more ppl to play with - not good enough, i find that kinda selfish thats all

wasnt jumping on him/her. sorry if it came out that way