Eruv (atys)
did jewels in thesos until 200ish but then.... FF and SC desert dig spots are honestly too slow for crafting (anyone who disagrees is really just wrong, if you want to level very fast in crafting desert is not the most efficient place- you CAN do it, but you shouldn't (says me))
I've told you before you are wrong about desert dig, just accept it and be wrong in your wrongness.
I moved to Dyron for several reasons, not least of which was I like the look of the place. :o)
It's a very good location for digging, depending on what mats you want; I was doing amps and sword mainly and found all the mats I needed short distances away. You just have to keep an eye open for Cherkin. There's also good mobs for lvling other skills, and a handy lake if you get into trouble.
At the end of the day, the location of your "home" is personal choice; Ember's advice is best, try them out first before you buy an appt. There's no need to rush unless you really need the storage.
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Elder Of AtysChasing the DING!
katriell
You can't "complete" the mainland. If one thinks one has seen or done everything there, one is kidding oneself. But be prepared to "get out what you put in," because the mainland does not coddle or hold hands.
Remickla (atys)
Other games - they give you a cookie whether you succeed or not, in fact you don't even have to participate. Ryzom takes your cookie, eats it in front of you, and slaps you 2 or 3 times for bringing a cookie in the first place.