Title: Only One Server for Us/Europe?

Good evening,

I wanted to share my thoughts on tonight's announcement about having just one server for the US and one for Europe. Let’s be clear: this will not be enough, even if you have doubled the capacity. The zones themselves haven’t been expanded, and such a large population will inevitably lead to crashes, long queues, and an unplayable experience due to overpopulation. A second server will likely need to be opened later in the evening, but by then, the damage will already be done.

I’ve seen a company handle this situation before – Amazon, to name names – and it ended in disaster. This kind of approach splits guilds: some players will want to switch servers to avoid the chaos and play properly, while others will refuse to move, creating unnecessary tension and division.

Please, I urge you to start with at least two servers from the beginning to avoid frustrating your players and customers.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Steapper

lukedawuke wrote: »

maybe those people need to accept there are games they cant play

The player base is always made of people who have real-life obligations. When only hardcore gamers remain, the servers are often dead. Never forget that.

Chuck Zitto

What I don't understand is there will be atleast one more server on na period. So they have 2 choices today piss everybody off and eventually launch atleast one more server. Or launch with more servers and not piss everybody off. If They want to test 10k people logging into a server they can say so then we can wipe and and start for real with serveral servers. When the map is 85 nodes big sure we can have lots of players. Right now the map simply cant handle more than about 3k players tops.

SmileGurney

FreeLunchFelon wrote: »

People are scared of competition?

People are scared of queues, client and server stability, wasting time and resource scarcity in a phase we are supposed to focus on testing economy. Intrepid just might get a lesson in what happens when you don't respect time of your "playerbase" / voluntary testerbase.

The playerbase per server will increase substantially, I seriously doubt stuff like resource nodes abundance or even respawn timers are being updated.

blaze86

The decision to reduce the number of servers for Ashes of Creation to just one for the US and one for the EU is likely to lead to significant challenges for both the player base and the game’s long-term reputation. While consolidation can help streamline resources and foster community interaction, the abrupt reduction from seven servers to two risks alienating existing players and creating an overcrowded, chaotic environment.

One immediate concern is overcrowding. With the influx of players onto only two servers, the in-game world is likely to feel congested. Players will struggle to find adequate space to engage with core gameplay mechanics such as farming resources, questing, and defeating mobs. Overcrowding of key areas can result in long wait times for spawns and an increased likelihood of competition or griefing. This not only disrupts the immersive experience but also deters both returning and new players, especially those who prefer a more relaxed or balanced pace of play.

Another issue is the potential for customer dissatisfaction. Many players who left the game temporarily due to the impending wipe may have done so with the expectation of a more polished and welcoming experience upon their return. Instead, they may find themselves frustrated by the logistical difficulties of overcrowded servers. The loss of autonomy—whether it's in carving out personal territory or finding a quiet spot for social gameplay—could leave many feeling alienated. Dissatisfied players are far less likely to remain loyal to the game and more likely to voice their frustrations publicly, impacting the game’s reputation.

Finally, reducing servers risks creating an imbalance in the game's design. For a game like Ashes of Creation, which relies on a dynamic and player-driven world, the lack of sufficient spawns, resources, and space for organic growth could stifle the very systems that make the game unique. The delicate balance between challenge and enjoyment is critical, and this reduction could inadvertently tip the scales toward frustration rather than engagement.

In summary, while server consolidation might seem like a cost-effective solution, the decision to drastically reduce server capacity risks alienating the community, causing overcrowding issues, and undermining the player-driven world that Ashes of Creation strives to create. A more gradual or balanced approach to server reduction would be better aligned with the expectations and needs of the player base.

whery

I only have two concerns, freeholds and citizenship. Both might be out of reach, even though I had the time to play as many hours as the sweatiest players. It is too late to join a large guild and expect to be prioritized. I'm in a small guild and need to expect to be at a massive disadvantage.

Gizban

Steapper wrote: »

lukedawuke wrote: »

maybe those people need to accept there are games they cant play

The player base is always made of people who have real-life obligations. When only hardcore gamers remain, the servers are often dead. Never forget that.

Yep. Hardcore neck beards no life it to max, complain there's no content, and then move on to continue their cycle.

xenith_terrek

zintair wrote: »

I don’t personally think this is the best idea. I can’t speak for EU but there should at least be two US servers. Can’t test if there is lag and crashes and rubberbanding.

Are you the same Zintair from (I think) Jen'jidai in SWTOR?!

Flashfirez23

Steven just said there will be 2 servers now Vyra and Lyneth.

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