World switching

If a store is overstocked or out of stock, or a mine is too busy or mined out for now, you can return to the world select screen and try a different world. When you log back in, the server will make you wait for about 15-20 seconds.

It is recommended that you log out first to make sure your character is safe. If you go back to the world select screen in the middle of a battle without logging out first, your character will continue to fight, and he/she may die while you are gone.

Some people see world switching as unfair - in a way, it probably is - one thing's for sure, the more people do it, the less useful it becomes.

World switching can be very important in merchanting as prices often vary between worlds. This is particularly pronounced in the fishing shop in port sarim, particularly with the prices of lobster and swordfish.