Dec. 1, 2003 03:00 [PST] From: FINAL FANTASY XI

Notice regarding World Emigration(12/1)

We are happy to announce the arrival of a new world for the World Emigration requests gathered between 11/21/2003 and 11/30/2003! *Number of Worlds: 1 (Name: Asura) Since only one World has been designated, all characters that submitted a World Emigration request will be transferred to Asura. We will not be extending the deadline for requests, and will be conducting World Emigration as per the date noted below.  We ask that those players who are to be transferred make sure they remove all items from the Auction house(s) or their Delivery Box. [World Emigration details] Regarding date of transfer. Transfer date and time: 12/8/2003 9:00 World Emigration will coincide with the server maintenance which will occur on the same day. Following the maintenance, characters that the players designated will be transferred to the designated world. *Important! Things to watch out for when Emigrating. We ask that players whose characters are to be transferred do the following: -Regarding character names:   Certain players may have to rename their   characters if their characters' name already exists.   There is no way to know beforehand whether or   not you will have to change your characters'    name. Additionally, after the deadline has passed   you can not cancel. If your characters' name   requires changing, your characters' name will be    highlighted in yellow in the character selection   screen following login. Changing your characters'   name,  however, will not destroy your friend list,   or related data. *Regarding items in the Delivery Box, or stored in    Auction Houses    Any items that are stored in Auction Houses or    the Delivery box will be destroyed at time of    transfer. We ask that you make sure to remove    such items and either store them on your    character, or inside your Mog safebox. *Regarding used Linkshells    Linkpearls/sacks can not be transferred over       and will be destroyed in the process. However,    the Linkshell owner will instead receive a new    Linkshell upon arrival at the new world.    -After the Linkshell owner arrives in the new     world, he/she will find that the Linkshell that     he/she was using will have disappeared.     However, there will be a new Linkshell in its     stead. You do not need to do anything special in     order to exchange your new Linkshell.