Congested vs Light Servers?

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I think I already know the answer but I am curious none the less (as there are many unique aspects of this game that I am learning all the time)…

Now that we have a server list, I have been toying around with waiting for everyone to settle into their preferred servers before picking a lighter loaded one. The only reason for this would be gathering I suppose and not having to sit in line waiting to get some mat that I need. I suppose waiting for whatever boss spawn too matters. Is this really a problem in congested servers? I know the good thing about congested servers is less wait times for parties and perhaps more stable AH (but if AH is across all servers, it wouldn’t matter).

I am really just interested in thoughts of those who have played KR/RU servers and can provide some insights. I didn’t want to wait too long before picking a server as I am really excited to start playing during head start. Perhaps none of this would matter if they allow server transfers?!?

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mats and mobs respawn fast. in addition to this zones are instanced with multiple channels so population can be spread out.

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I have read many times in the forums that the good gathering spots are always congested and there are timed things as well.

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but that might not change with population of the server. More population means more channels. But if your single channel on low pop server will be full it will be just the same. Unless the low pop is really dead one to not fill even single channel of “desired place”.

The other side is won’t the opposite be a problem? For some events/group quests you simply need people. In beta there were not enough. For some you simply depends on randoms being on the same island at the same time. And I was doing many events alone but not all could be finished without help.

Then there is world pvp.

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This is what I needed to hear. I didn’t think about “channels” or multiple instances…lol. I appreciate the comment.

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for me kinda important is where can I find better friends. If you have a guild to do things with the server population won’t really matter that much. So maybe you may want to check those if you can find group of people with coherent goals and join the server with them.

Might be easier then depend on whatever server you choose now. This is the first game that doesn’t have any kind of server transfers.

Also here is the community list, might help you with a server choice.

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Hey are we going to get World PvP at launch? Isn’t this will be a thing much much later down the path with the special island? I just read it in the forum somewhere before… or maybe my mind just playing with me :thinking:

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Rowen yes, but it will come eventually as well.

But I meant everything but arenas. All those pvp islands already in, GvG and such. Which given previous experience with some guilds might not be pleasant experience and also contributes to server choice.

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