Devotion

10 Perfect Memory Bag and 10 Caravan Joe (1st Trophy), but missing 10 for perfect attendance O_o

I don't really mind a merge either. I simply don't want Mabinogi to die due to a lack of server options (speaking from experience of watching games die because they only have one server), if you can understand this ^^;;;

However, many of you do act strangely...
When Alexina opened up as a new server, there was a hype for a few months. I had no issue making an alt character to mess around there during this hype. Somehow the word alt makes people think of starting over, but that's not what an alternate character is for (and for some reason many of you aren't able to make an alt to check out current hypes peacefully).

Although, many people I knew did start over on Alexina, which hurt the populations of the original three. At the time, I was still content being on the server I mainly played (Tarlach). My server's population continued to decay, but the people who I played with were so valuable to me I never once thought to start over on the newest Alexina server. However, I didn't mind using an alt to play both servers. When my server was nearly too dead to play normally, I simply enjoyed playing other games at the same time. In fact, the free time allowed me to have a strong finish at my university. I have learned the ability to adjust to all circumstances with contentment. Merge or not, it doesn't really matter to me in this sense.

So I completely understand Alexina worrying about a decaying server, having actual experience in the matter. Although, Alexina players do seem to seriously lack basic levels of contentment and have trouble handling the same situation. It's funny seeing Sebastian talk about "developing thicker skin" and Greta spamming the term "childish" without realizing that those terms apply to your own situation right now. This is exactly how I've thought about you all upon my return, thin-skinned and childish. I mean, look at the ludicrous sob-stories on page 8, about having no friends on Alexina and needing to start over from scratch on Nao (at the mere mention of the term "alt" too). Therefore, Gaea is right to call you out on your hypocrisy. It is so incredibly pitiful! LOL

Now to address Gaea's ideas of karma. I am not a believer in karma at all, and while I do believe in justice I cannot say this fully applies to our current situation. However, the clear lack of Alexina ability to be content may be explained by the fact that they have been spoiled with a large server for many years. In truth, new players on the Alexina server were never subject to the difficulties of the the original three; beginning at a time when many challenges were nerfed to appeal to new players. Most players on Alexina are the type that simply must play the biggest and newest server (it is the very reason most chose Alexina). So it is no surprise that they have a weak will and spirit. As an example, look at their current lack of ability to fight for strengthening their own server, but instead only want to be part of the big Nao server (easily succumbing to their weak, inner nature). These words of truth are probably making them lose their minds--beyond their control--and it is completely understandable. So is excluding Alexina from a merge an act of justice? No, but I believe it may serve to strengthen their character, which is a benefit to them as it was to Nao.

Now to the issue on whether Alexina even deserves to merge with Nao at all. To begin, it already can be be argued that the players gained by marketing the new Alexina server wasn't worth the decay of the original servers; maybe Alexina was a major mistake leading to today's issues. Mistake or not, Alexina is here now and we must accept them (even though they are hideously spoiled). Therefore, Alexina is worthy to merge with Nao, but only at the proper time. This time should be when both servers require it, and not because one server happens to be somewhat bigger. Still, we must also look at the possibility of the populations evening out in the coming months, which may result in having no further merges. The latter being better for the health of Mabinogi (two strong servers).

To be honest, there is clearly a larger Alexina audience on this forum topic (due to the thread title), so I don't expect a lot of support on these points I've made. You should nonetheless consider my words reasonable and accurate, considering my greater experience on these issues as a whole. As I said, I completely understand the Alexina viewpoint (due to experience). Perhaps you may understand Nao's view, if you are able to see past your own bias.

PlatinaKoki wrote: »

Lokitin wrote: »

We all knew losing names was a consequence of the server merge. “But it wasn’t supposed to happen to ME” is naive thinking. Name “stealing” is inevitable whether it happens legitimately or maliciously. You all whined and begged for a server merge for years, so accept the consequences and be grateful that you got what you wanted; you’re now on a lively server with your original character(s), and Mabi is still alive in the first place. There are millions of other names to choose from, it’s such a FWP. This endless whining is getting old.

If they do plan on merging Alexina, I hope they do it asap so we can get this whole “name stealing” drama thing over with. The merge was necessary for the overall preservation of players, losing your original name is a small sacrifice.

I was, and still am, against a server merge entirely, as is/was most of the community. Don't make such a generalization.

And names can have important, irreplaceable value, especially if you've used it for 11 years.

Nice hypocrisy. Speaking for "most of the community" yourself. A lot of old players came back for this anticipated server merge, which we needed to happen years ago.