Elemental only for Japanese Players?

[Godzilla on PCP]

I had a previous account, but there were game-breaking glitches to the point that I could no longer log in. Four months and patches later I started back up, but my characters were gone and it assigned me to the world Elemental. The subtext of this world says "Recommended for Japanese Players." I've only seen Kanji used in speech, but I have seen Englishy character names. Do you guys know if it's actually a mostly Japanese server and if so can I transfer my characters?

[Ikagawa]

You've only seen Kanji being used for conversations, the server was recommended as a Japanese playground, but you need to ask for clarification?

If it walks like a duck...

You can transfer to a different world if you pay $18. Go to the Mog Station and look for the Optional Services tab.

[Godzilla on PCP]

Originally posted by Ikagawa:

You've only seen Kanji being used for conversations, the server was recommended as a Japanese playground, but you need to ask for clarification?

If it walks like a duck...

You can transfer to a different world if you pay $18. Go to the Mog Station and look for the Optional Services tab.

I've also seen someone named Smirnoff Ice and other Americanish names. Most people don't talk on the server. I know there's Japanese players, just wondering if there's any sort of balance. Also, the server has an Excellent connection speed. Kinda weird for a server based solely in Japan since I live in Southeast USA.

[Ruse]

You joined a very heavy Japanese (JP) sever. Don't expet much English.

[Asphe]

Originally posted by Godzilla on PCP:

I had a previous account, but there were game-breaking glitches to the point that I could no longer log in. Four months and patches later I started back up, but my characters were gone and it assigned me to the world Elemental. The subtext of this world says "Recommended for Japanese Players." I've only seen Kanji used in speech, but I have seen Englishy character names. Do you guys know if it's actually a mostly Japanese server and if so can I transfer my characters?

All servers are available to all players (assuming the usual character creation restrictions and also the upcoming new servers in the PRC). The recommendation is based more on geo-location (which is usually relevant to your network connection to the servers).

When they put 'Recommended for Japanese Players', they should've used 'Recommended for Oceania / SEA / ANZAC' players or better yet, 'Server in Tokyo'.

Lots of players from all across the world play in 'Japanese' servers. My LS alone has 2 'NAs' and lot of other english speakers.

Take a look at xivsoul.com to get a rough idea of the populations. (the stats are pulled from the lodestone)

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Japanese servers = servers located in Tokyo
NA/EU servers = servers located in Montreal (that's in Canada and yes, BOTH North American AND European servers are there)

World Transfer Service is available (pay one fee, transfer some/ALL characters from one 'world' to another. Basically pay per 'world transfer', you can look this up at their website or in the Mogstation) but I'd hang around where you are for a few hours before deciding to give Elemental DC the heave-ho.

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Elemental refers to the Datacenter. The actual 'worlds' in Elemental are listed below

Aegis
Atomos
Carbuncle
Garuda
Gungnir
Kujata
Ramuh
Tonberry
Typhon
Unicorn

If you see the above, 'Tonberry' is an 'english' (unofficially) server for those unlucky enough to be stuck in the west pacific (and further west). If you're located in a place like New York, New York, you might want to pick a Datacenter in Montreal (NA/EU)

arrstatus.com is a good place to start. You can also find an active Free Company (guild) first, then transfer to their world.