Yoshida-san - GLOBAL Servers and Balancing Tweaks Instead of Regional Servers

[Alhanelem]

Yes, yes, I know technically all servers are "international" in that anyone can join any server. But what I've seen on various threads in various places is that the many NA / EU Linkshells / people seem to be set on moving to the new NA/EU Servers (which is fine, it's their prerogative).

Various threads in various places do not represent the entire community. The legacy communities will likely remain mostly intact because there's no reason to leave unless everyone else you know is also leaving.

But having a single Text Word wouldn't hurt you, would it?

It wouldn't hurt, but it would be a waste. The "international" servers would have a very low population (especially if you're right about people wanting to leave their current server, which I'm not so sure about). These people would then be complaining that there aren't enough players on their server and those that are there will complain that not enough people speak their language / are on at their time.

Putting one "text word" next to a server is not likely to create a strong community and will must likely result in a weaker game experience for the players on that server.

It may seem harmless but it will only work in the most optimal of circumstances under iffy assumptions (e.g. lots of people switching)

[Pwnagraphic]

To Kiara:

The servers are still global. Only the physical location differs. Anyone can join any server at any time. Anyone can in fact join every server technically, as you will be able to create a character on each of them.

We really don't need another thread for this debate.

28 pages later.. Guess what?

ANOTHER DISCUSSION!

[Alhanelem]

shock and horror, I know.

still its the same thread.... for me its 14 pages because i have it set to 20/page.

[Jacien]

shock and horror, I know.

still its the same thread.... for me its 14 pages because i have it set to 20/page.

7 pages for me.

Glorious 40 per page, Master Race.

[BiggieSmallz]

this topic is Awesome. It is Hilarious!!

[Kiara]

Various threads in various places do not represent the entire community. The legacy communities will likely remain mostly intact because there's no reason to leave unless everyone else you know is also leaving.

It wouldn't hurt, but it would be a waste. The "international" servers would have a very low population (especially if you're right about people wanting to leave their current server, which I'm not so sure about). These people would then be complaining that there aren't enough players on their server and those that are there will complain that not enough people speak their language / are on at their time.

Putting one "text word" next to a server is not likely to create a strong community and will must likely result in a weaker game experience for the players on that server.

It may seem harmless but it will only work in the most optimal of circumstances under iffy assumptions (e.g. lots of people switching)

Hi Alhanelem,

Good point about the move. Ultimately, we'll have to see when it launches just how much movement there will be and the fallout, etc.

In terms of just adding one word to a server "Global" or "International," I see your point. But what would you say to Square Enix already doing the very thing we're talking about, except labeling Ragnarok as an ideal server for European players?

It's the same thing in principal, since EU players can play on any server, but Square Enix decided to specifically highlight 1 server for them to try and gather on.

We're just asking for a similar mention for a "Global" community. Thanks.

[Kiara]

28 pages later.. Guess what?

ANOTHER DISCUSSION!

Hi Pwnagraphic,

LOL, I know. Someone necro bumped this thread and then someone else brought up an alternate opinion, so I figured I'd respond to them.

[Kinseykinz]

The difference between labeling some servers as 'Global' and the 'EU' servers are this:

1. The global servers are still somewhere. So while it might draw in more people who care about playing with the entire world, it will also still be more latent for some than others. That is why it just makes most sense to have the players pick a NA/EU world and unofficially label it 'World Server'. The NA/EU servers naturally cover more cultures and timezones than the JA based ones. SO all you'd need to do is recruit JA and oceanic players to a NA/EU server=problem solved. Also, since we're not forced to join a specific regional server, all servers are Global Servers...the only thing that changed is there are now 2 data centers instead of 1.

2. The EU server mark and why it's not the same.If the 'EU' tagged servers fill up and/or if enough EU players are playing/still having ping problems, it is very easy for SE to transfer those worlds to a New Data Center in the EU should they ever create one. So tagging a handful of servers EU serves a potentially different, forward thinking purpose. (not to mention other perks that are happening now like organizing smaller languages bases in higher concentrations).