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[Kanil]

Somewhere along the continuum between 0 hours a week and 35+ hours a week, that $15 a month might actually turn a loss. So, suppressing play times without causing the player to quit is a profitable goal.

This article suggests upkeep of WoW is only 20% of what they rake in from subscriptions, so even if you played WoW 24/7 for a whole month, you probably aren't costing them $15 in server load/moderation/what-have-you.

[Ozyton]

By the way, am I right in thinking that we'll be using the Isle of Janthir server once the game is out? At least, the majority of us? That's something that should be in the OP.

[Moogie]

Looking at this: http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/srmfg/homeworlds_of_various_online_communities_for/

I'm torn between the Petrified Forest, Gandara, and Desolation. I'm not sure I'm that much of an RPer to play on the RP-centric server, but I don't want to roll on a server that doesn't give a shit about lore and characters.

Hrm...

[hachnslay]

Looking at this: http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/srmfg/homeworlds_of_various_online_communities_for/

I'm torn between the Petrified Forest, Gandara, and Desolation. I'm not sure I'm that much of an RPer to play on the RP-centric server, but I don't want to roll on a server that doesn't give a shit about lore and characters.

Hrm...

Interesting - Just FYI: playing on the US Servers from Germany wasn't bad during the -non stresstest- beta weekends - variable ping of 30-120, it was playable.

What american server will we be on?
Isle of Janthir or Ehmry BAY?

[Bluerobin]

The main reason a server hasn't been picked is because the final server list hasn't been released yet. I'd be up for Isle of Janthir if it's on the final list, though.

[Twiggie]

I have friends planning on Vabbi, so I'll be heading there.

Probably still join some b12 action though

[hachnslay]

I have friends planning on Vabbi, so I'll be heading there.

Probably still join some b12 action though

Vabbi you say? There is only one problem with Vabbi. It starts with V. It might attract a Voratious Vile and defectiVe lot, Valueless people, sometimes bordering on Villainy.  Your chats might turn Vulgar as discussions with eleVated offensiVenes crop up, like they rule - that. Very. board. (... I've been abusing my thesaurus lately - talking about /v/ - are you sure you want to go there? it will attract trolls. People watching you die just for fun? most likely there.)

[Zangi]

Looking at this: http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/srmfg/homeworlds_of_various_online_communities_for/

I'm torn between the Petrified Forest, Gandara, and Desolation. I'm not sure I'm that much of an RPer to play on the RP-centric server, but I don't want to roll on a server that doesn't give a shit about lore and characters.

Hrm...

Here is the thing about 'RP' servers...  you don't really have to RP.  But... there are some things that you could follow so that you don't step on toes too much... for the more uptight anyways.

1. /say is in character, you don't really have to say much if anything... and when you do, it doesn't hurt to not use chat speak...
2. Don't join a RP required guild, they are upfront about it, so don't worry about being 'ambushed'... unless you are just that dense...
3. Guild/Global chat is usually OOC, unless specifically stated otherwise.
4. Some people RP speak in /party also, so yea... best to leave if ya don't like their pace.  I havn't really had a problem with this since they are pretty open about it... or they just respond to ya/others in RP speak, so not a problem.

Anyways, I really don't RP and have run exclusively on RP servers for the last few years.  Far less bro in them...  far less...  Atmosphere is usually great among the non-RPer crowd(and the half-RPers) that shows up on the RP server.
Hilarious though when you see the more hardcore RPers saying that all non-RPers should get off the server.

[Drakale]

So how does it work for server, once I choose one I'm stuck with it?

There is 2 servers that I'd like to be part of :/

[SeaBee]

So how does it work for server, once I choose one I'm stuck with it?

There is 2 servers that I'd like to be part of :/

One server becomes your home server. That means you can only make characters on that server, and that's the only place you can participate in WvWvW fighting. If you want to play with friends on a different server, you can use the guesting feature. You can read more about it on the GW2 Wiki.

[Carcanken]

I wish the servers would come up for one last hour so i can try the game out. 

[Ozyton]

Looking at that server list... I dunno, should we be on one of the more full servers? At least it's more full according to this. Plus when I did the stress test on Sunday it said it was a full server too.

[The Fool]

I'd suggest going for Ehmry Bay. Even if it is considered an RP server I doubt any of us would force each other to RP, and I'm sure no one would mind a few non-RPers. It's better to guarantee space in the server than risk issues later.

[Zangi]

I'd suggest going for Ehmry Bay. Even if it is considered an RP server I doubt any of us would force each other to RP, and I'm sure no one would mind a few non-RPers. It's better to guarantee space in the server than risk issues later.

RP Servers: The majority do not mind non-RPers, its just the select few uptights that do.  They can be ignored.

*Advocates RP Server for better atmosphere, less 'bro' and 1337.

[hachnslay]

I'd suggest going for Ehmry Bay. Even if it is considered an RP server I doubt any of us would force each other to RP, and I'm sure no one would mind a few non-RPers. It's better to guarantee space in the server than risk issues later.

RP Servers: The majority do not mind non-RPers, its just the select few uptights that do.  They can be ignored.

*Advocates RP Server for better atmosphere, less 'bro' and 1337.

While i do not count the use of the word "bro" as a degeneration of it's initial meaning, less " lol u took him to da bar|?" is always good.
Also it has Bay in it's name