The SHA has followed all the processes as outlined in the charter, and has determined that 'The Swiftsure' will be the permanent home for the Server Health Alliance.
We look forward to many years of exciting competition The Swiftsure's Empire and Republic players are sure to provide. Hopefully with the help the SHA provides The Swiftsure will be known as a server with healthy population, above average respect for fellow respectful players, razer-edge PvE progression, deadly world PvP, and fierce warfront battles.
From experience with "bad launches" in titles like
Rift and Warhammer, we've decided to start the Server Health Alliance (SHA). Having multiple strong PvE and PvP guilds for each faction at launch can help sustain a
server and its integrity.
The Server Health Alliance goals are:
1. Create the "best" US West PvP Server. We believe
that putting several reputable Republic/Sith guilds on the same server will
promote future growth. We want to build a server that fosters friendly
competition and a respectful community.
2. Move the server faction balance closer to 1:1, create a
healthier than average server for PvE raiding, PvP rated battlegrounds, and
open-world PvP competition. The Empire guilds will be in a web, and Republic guilds will join the
web after launch. This method not only allows us to place all the Empire guilds
within the initial 1:2 ratio of Phase 2, but allows for Republic numbers to
then be placed outside of that same 1:2 ratio. The result is everyone of our
Republic members is a direct addition, bringing to the Republic side ratio closer to 1:1. This method may be subject to change.
Joining the alliance indicates a commitment to making the SHA server your SWTOR
guild home and does not require member guilds to collaborate with the SHA post launch.