Hello I am new to to FFXIV and so far I like it. I have a quick question. What server do you like to play on and are there any that you didn't like? I am on Goblin and I haven't had issues so far but I am curious.
Iām so glad youāve given XIV a chance!
As of now, all of my experiences in XIV have been on the Aether data center. I began my Eorzean journey on Adamantoise and have since moved to Balmung.
Balmung is among the most popular servers for those on Tumblr, and itās hands-down the busiest server in the game. Until very recently, it was considered aĀ ācongestedā server and closed to any new entrants for months. It's also recognized as a hub for roleplay, but it certainly isnāt the only place to go if youāre interested in roleplay: Mateus and Jenova have pretty active roleplaying communities, but chances are good that youāll be able to find engaging roleplay on any server if youāre persistent.
I originally left Adamantoise years ago because I wanted to found my own roleplay-focused free company on Balmung; while I am still awed at the sheer number of vulgarities I saw in Adamantoiseās /shout chats that I hadnāt seen since middle school (or have seen again since), itās a great server with good and fun-loving people. And as you play the game, youāll find a lot of silly stereotypes based on how other servers are perceived - Balmungās roleplayers are āspecial snowflakes,ā Gilgameshās hardcore raiders are ātry-hardsā, et cetera - but generally speaking, theyāre not based in fact.
I personally enjoy busier servers. Back when I was working overnights and Iād log into XIV at eight in the morning, I loved being able to go onto Balmung and still find others walking through Eorzea, and thatās stuck with me since then. Others feel differently: they like having less competition for things like in-game housing or free company notoriety, and thatās also perfectly valid!
But Iād say to take your time and figure out what feels right for you. Experiment a bit with alts if youāre able, maybe hunt around for a free company or other community, and figure out what helps you feel at home. If youāre still having trouble, Iād be more than happy to help you connect with people looking for new members!