Runes of Magic US / AU

Quoted from "Blade187"

I would have jumped on this band wagon 6 months ago. Gameforge was capable of transferring the entire Au server to the US
(yet could not or did not introduce the Au into the US siege)

Quoted from "Blade187"

Many Au players asked for transfers and were told no. ThePitt did mention in the meeting that there were options for server merges but also admitted that they had no idea of how they worked.

Quoted from "Blade187"

Mentioned earlier was the beta test toons. Heck If i could only have my toon and anything he carried in his bags I would take that deal over starting again any day. During my time playing this game I invested thousands of RL $$ into Frogster and Gameforge.

Quoted from "Kalvan"

In the case of characters having been placed on the Test Server ("beta test toons"), the character DATA was copied from their "home" servers and to the Test Server, and 3.) each copied character received a character ID number unique to the Test Server. This was possible since the characters 1.) did not exist on the Test Server, 2.) there were no characters with similar names or other information existing on the Test Server. Once again, this was not a "merge" in any way, shape, or form.

Quoted from "Blade187"

Quoted from "Kalvan"

In the case of characters having been placed on the Test Server ("beta test toons"), the character DATA was copied from their "home" servers and to the Test Server, and 3.) each copied character received a character ID number unique to the Test Server. This was possible since the characters 1.) did not exist on the Test Server, 2.) there were no characters with similar names or other information existing on the Test Server. Once again, this was not a "merge" in any way, shape, or form.

This concept could work......
Make a new server and populate it with the players from low population servers and if possible add it the the US siege roster

Quoted from "tronix93"

Quoted from "Darwec"

Look, im not saying its totally impossible. Im saying that for the effort and amount of code reworking that you all are talking about, it would make more sense to fix the problems that are running players off both time wise and financially.

A server merge would be a short term solution with a cost greater than the long term fixes.

[Removed] As for cost, it's not much effort to modify the sql databases for additional entries and only needs to be done once then the compiler does the rest for them.

Either way. if we don't express our feelings one things for certain, we won't get what we wanted anyway. It's like asking a question. Never hurts.


Edit - Removed part of post related to other games ~Majik

Quoted from "Kalvan"

We have been informed by the technical staff that direct server merges are not possible. This has been a consistent message from the start of the game.

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Runes of Magic merger details and FAQs

Only the top three (3) characters of each account based on level will be migrated and put in cold storage. Level base is on the higher of the two (2) classes. (We advise to delete all but 3 characters to be safe)

Example:
Rogue level 50 / Scout 40, this will be considered as level 50 character.

Character in storage will have everything except their guild-affiliated items.
Account backup will happen on the Thursday maintenance, April 21, 8AM.
Any activities, EXP, TP, Honor, and items gained or lost will not be recorded for the purpose of migration.

PH Accounts will be ready by Tuesday, May 3. Characters in cold storage will be released once AE server patched version 3.0.6.

While waiting for version 3.0.6, the first new character created in each account will be given a welcome package composed of:

2pcs Power Up Pill – Level 50
Permanent mount, warhorse
2 sets of Pre-set level 50 gear based on class choice (This includes all armor pieces for the class, one weapon for the class, and the vahtos set.) – all items are of normal 100 durability.
4 Million gold

For the time being, ask them to create forum accounts and get to know players.

FAQs

1. Do we need to download a patch for this or install a new game client?

You will have to download a new game client from http://rom.tahadi.com/newthanks/Download-Page.html

2. Where do we send our tickets?

We will only be accepting tickets regarding the merge for 1 month. Please send ticket for all other concerns to Tahadi Games once your account has been activated. Any tickets that are not about merge will be forwarded to Tahadi Games.

3. What will happen to my diamonds?

All diamonds will be converted back to E-Points and the conversion from EP to diamonds will be closed for the time being.

4. Will my items in the bank and bag disappear?

You get to keep everything except anything that has to do with guilds, once your character is released from “cold storage”. Items inside your transmutor box is also saved.

5. How about expiring items, mounts and bag/bank slots?

All expiring items will be lost. For those who bought permanent bag slot III, you won’t be able to keep it once account has been transferred to AE server.

6. What will happen to my Account Username, Guild name, Character name?

All accounts from PH server will be modified to have the prefix or suffix but password will remain the same. (More details to be released soon)
Everyone will be given a free rename when they login in their characters for the first time after cold storage release.

7. What will happen to our guild names and resources?

No guilds will be transferred.

8. Will my quest progression be affected?

All quests will be reset. This gives you a 2nd chance to get quest rewards.

9. What will happen to all my auction house items as well as mail box items?

Unfortunately it will not be included in the transfer so you should clear your mail box and auctions before maintenance of April 21st.

10. What happens to items in my Item Mall bag? What about the unopened Item Mall packages?

We advise everyone to open all your packages bought from Item Mall before the maintenance on Thursday, April 21st or risk losing the contents. Item mall bag contents will be retained just like the bag and bank spaces.

11. Number of arcane charges will they be kept?

Arcane charges will be retained.

12. Will our level be retained? Or rolled back to 55? Or RoM-AR would catch-up on our version before the merge?

All characters will be put in cold storage until AE Server patches to 3.0.6. Once released from “cold storage”, there will be a rename option. We chose to keep everyone in cold storage to prevent any technical issues with difference in versions for both servers and to prevent Tahadi games from nuking everyone back to level 55 and stripped off all Chapter 3 items that you have worked hard for.
While your characters are in “cold storage”, the first new character that you will create will be given a welcome package composed of:

2pcs Power Up Pill – Level 50
Permanent mount, warhorse
2 sets of Pre-set level 50 gear based on class choice. This includes all armor pieces for the class, one weapon for the class, and the Vahtos set. All items are of normal 100 durability.
4 Million gold

13. If rolled back, what about our gear? Do we need to create level 55 gear again, since we won’t be able to use our higher level gear until level cap is changed from 55 to 60?

No roll backs will be done but your existing characters will be in cold storage (inactive) until AE server patches 3.0.6.

14. Our diamonds would be converted to EP, how about our rubies, honor points, phirius tokens, and ancient mementos?

You get to keep it all.

15. I hear that AE Item Mall is expensive (1800 dias for a mount?). Any changes on that?

No, but Tahadi Games does Sales every now and then so watch out for those.

16. Can we still top up using E-Points and convert it to diamonds once the merge is complete?

Getting diamonds using E-Points will be available in the future.

17. When can we start playing in the AE server?

May 3, Tuesday.

18. Are all items found in PH, be also made available after merge? Like for example the Item Mall items like Tier Package, Bag of Charges, PFS Bag, Gashas?

Tahadi Games have their own Item shop packages and gashas. There may be some similarities.

19. Why Merge with AE server and not NA/EU? We’re worried on the language barrier.

AE server has a good PH community and is another Asian country. Something along the lines of Asia and western territory and Tahadi/Egames partnership.

20. Will Siege War and other events be adjusted to serve both AE and PH players or will it remain the same?

It will remain the same though Tahadi Games is planning a welcome event on May 3, once all PH players can login with their accounts.

21. What will happen to all the gold?

You get to keep all your gold as of April 19, 8AM.

22. Code of Conduct and policy in AE Server.

TBA

Quoted from "EscapeTheFate03"

ahadi runs the Middle Eastern version of RoM. A few years ago, they merged the Philippines servers into the Middle Eastern servers just fine, so it IS possible, but Gameforge's brains aren't brainy enough LOL. Some stuff they couldn't move though, like mail & auction house items. Since they shut down the RoM PH site ages ago, the only place I can still find a copy of their newsfeed about the merging is at portal.e-games.com.ph/main.php/runes-of-magic-merger-details-and-faqs

Quoted from "Yrcanos"

I am glad that Gameforge currently do not offer it & if you could see the things I see, you'd be glad it isn't offered either.

Quoted from "Yrcanos"

I am glad that Gameforge currently do not offer it & if you could see the things I see, you'd be glad it isn't offered either.

Quoted from "ruisen2000"

Communication is the key to understanding...
Tell us, we're listening.

Quoted from "Yrcanos"

Quoted from "Yrcanos"

I am glad that Gameforge currently do not offer it & if you could see the things I see, you'd be glad it isn't offered either.

Quoted from "ruisen2000"

Communication is the key to understanding...
Tell us, we're listening.

I wish I could, but I fear I may even be breaking some rule by telling you what I did.