Which is a good server to play on for a beginner?

[xairliber]

Hi, i have just bought the game yesterday and ive just realised that you cant actually pick the server u want to play on... this is really annoying as my friend is also getting it in two days and we cant play on the same server. So could some really kind soul give me two world passes to a decent server for a beginner ? thanks, would be really appreciated :D

[Icemage]

All servers are roughly equal (due in large part to that "you can't pick your server without a world pass" feature).

If you focus you can probably just earn enough gil in your first day or so to purchase a world pass yourself for your friend. Failing that, getting a World Pass to a specific server works too (they have 5 uses apiece for regular world passes, 1 use only for a Gold World Pass).


Icemage

[neighbortaru]

all servers are pretty much equal.

you don't really need a worldpass (but if you really want it, use the sticky thread on the top of this forum). since you are starting first, you can play, kill some of the beginner monsters and collect their crystal drops (make sure to have signet on) to sell on the Auction House. With 1 or 2 stacks of 12, you should have enough to afford a (gold) worldpass for your friend. won't even take 2 days and if you do end up getting a gold worldpass, you'll both get bonus items on the 40 day, 90 day and year anniversaries.

[xairliber]

er.. ok... so how do i get normal world passes (the 5 times one) and what is the difference betweeen that and a gold world pass ? also how much are they ?

[Zamphire]

The price differs depending on how many people are on that server but usually about 1000-2000gil. In sandoria the world pass guy is standing right outside the mog house in Port Sandy (sorry dont know about the other two cities). The regular passs can be used 5 times. The gold pass can be used once, but you and your buddy get a special item at 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year of playing.

[xairliber]

ah ok.. how much is usually about tho ? and when u guys said two days of play should do it.. is that two days with 5 hours or 2 hours .... etc. ?

[Lambeaus]

For Windhurst, he world pass guy is at Heavens Tower in Windhurst Walls. Can't remember who exactly, but that narrows it down quite a bit.

[Zamphire]

I wouldn't say it'd take more than 2-3 hours to get the funds to get one. About 1k-2k.

[Icemage]

Standard world passes are codes that are used when creating a character that force the character to be created on a specific server. They cost anywhere from 1000-5000 gil (depending on the current population of the server they are purchased on).

Gold world passes are similar, except that they cost a flat 1000 gil regardless of population figures, and can only be used once, and have the further restriction that they must be used to create the FIRST character on an account. As mentioned above, you get some perks with the gold world passes if the person you bring in stays in the game for more than 40/90/365 days.

You can purchase a standard world pass from one of three NPCs:

If you began play in San d'Oria, you can purchase a pass from Ambleon at J-10 in Port San d'Oria.

If you began play in Windurst, you can purchase a pass from Gamimi, who is just inside the clerical room in Heaven's Tower (behind the counter).

If you began play in Bastok, you can purchase a pass from Kachada, who is standing near the tents at J-6 in Port Bastok.


Icemage

[Lambeaus]

Standard world passes are codes that are used when creating a character that force the character to be created on a specific server. They cost anywhere from 1000-5000 gil (depending on the current population of the server they are purchased on).

Gold world passes are similar, except that they cost a flat 1000 gil regardless of population figures, and can only be used once, and have the further restriction that they must be used to create the FIRST character on an account. As mentioned above, you get some perks with the gold world passes if the person you bring in stays in the game for more than 40/90/365 days.

You can purchase a standard world pass from one of three NPCs:

If you began play in San d'Oria, you can purchase a pass from Ambleon at J-10 in Port San d'Oria.

If you began play in Windurst, you can purchase a pass from Gamimi, who is just inside the clerical room in Heaven's Tower (behind the counter).

If you began play in Bastok, you can purchase a pass from Kachada, who is standing near the tents at J-6 in Port Bastok.


Icemage /bow

[xairliber]

Standard world passes are codes that are used when creating a character that force the character to be created on a specific server. They cost anywhere from 1000-5000 gil (depending on the current population of the server they are purchased on).
Gold world passes are similar, except that they cost a flat 1000 gil regardless of population figures, and can only be used once, and have the further restriction that they must be used to create the FIRST character on an account. As mentioned above, you get some perks with the gold world passes if the person you bring in stays in the game for more than 40/90/365 days.
You can purchase a standard world pass from one of three NPCs:
If you began play in San d'Oria, you can purchase a pass from Ambleon at J-10 in Port San d'Oria.
If you began play in Windurst, you can purchase a pass from Gamimi, who is just inside the clerical room in Heaven's Tower (behind the counter).
If you began play in Bastok, you can purchase a pass from Kachada, who is standing near the tents at J-6 in Port Bastok.
Icemage

thanks a lot man

[xairliber]

i'm on fenrir and it seems really empty especially round that elvaan castle area... can anyone give me a server where its a bit more full, specially for the beginnign areas ? ty

[Mhurron]

i'm on fenrir and it seems really empty especially round that elvaan castle area... can anyone give me a server where its a bit more full, specially for the beginnign areas ? ty
Just about all of the starting areas will seam empty on every server as the player base is composed of more players with higher level characters. However you really only spend the first 10-12 or so levels in the areas right outside the starting cities so being a little empty won't matter all that much and quite frankly works in your favor.

[xairliber]

ok fair enuff thanks

[Ameroth]

Besides, you can't change servers once you start the game. :]

[Icemage]

Besides, you can't change servers once you start the game. :]
Actually you can, sort of. If you delete all your characters and use a World Pass on a new character you can set your default server to the one you World Passed to.


Icemage