I'm not convinced about the whole "Alsius is undermanned" thing; in Ignis many players have 3 chars, I'd say that's the main difference. But I totally agree on Syrtis being over manned and that its only strategy is overwhelming the opponents

. Until we have official stats from NDG I'm not sure... When I hunt in Syrtis it's so empty I'm desperate... but they all remain at the save point discussing the latest first grader stuff

. At least goats are out eating grass & grinding
But, if you choose a realm that is not Ignis (the best realm ever ;P) choose Alsius

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