Any words on how this works? I'm desperately trying to get onto a server where all my friends are (Balmung), but it says character creation is restricted? Is this permanent or do chances open up every so often (like in the morning or late, late night?)

It really sucks. I'd love to get into the game and have fun with my friends, but I can't until the restriction goes away, if it ever will.

I've made a solo character on another server (Zalera), but he's honestly just to dilly-dally around on. I got bored of waiting, but I still am waiting to make a character on Balmung.