So what was most notable difference that the player encountered in his or her adventures on a Japanese shard? “There are no gold sellers spamming/whispering on Japanese servers,” the author said. “Yes, you heard that correctly. It’s apparently a [North American] ‘thing.'”
The author also notes that the Japanese server seems to include more fashion-conscious characters, an abundance of Lalafell toons, more party chat, different approaches to tackling dungeons, and the perception that English-speaking players aren’t that good at the game. It’s an interesting piece that helps to give a wider perspective on how MMO gaming adapts to native cultures.
Source: Nobody Plays Games
