Curious why the Devs don't just open PVE servers at this point.  They've already done everything but.

Originally PvP was protected until level 49.

Then we had Olvia changed to PvE only so new and returning players don't have to PVP no matter the level for their first month.

Then we had the emergence of constant seasons, which people can do a fair amount on, with no PVP.

Now we get 1 hour a day of personal grinding not having to deal with PvP on normal servers.

Between all of these changes I'm wondering how much PvP is really left in the open world, especially since it will be very easy to avoid if you grind for only an hour a day.

Lying is Pearl Abyss's middle name.

From last calphe ON:

Q: Players flag up and kill life skillers just for fun. Can you do something about this?

• We understand that players are flagging up on life skillers just for fun. New players are being killed and are frustrated. We’re also aware of times when adventurers can get in a big dispute that causes perma wars and this is not something that all players want. There are also times where some guilds are afraid to participate in node war or siege because they might be declared on afterwards. We do support PVP in the game, but PK might be worrysome for some players. During the early days of BDO, PVP was on more of a level field, but now that the game is older there is a lot more one sided PVP as new players come to the game. Even people who flag up to kill others probably don’t want new players to leave the game. We are trying to improve PVP content for the people who want PVP.

So dear Pearl Abyss how new pvp content going to make players stop killing in open world those who don't want to participate in pvp?

We have pvp content and pve content. They should be separated. And it will only be possible if open pvp is removed from the game.

Even people who flag up to kill others probably don’t want new players to leave the game.

Muuhhahahaahaaa. This is the main reason why up to 99% of new players leave the game right after the first month. And the main reason why you don't make money from them. No fun = no money from players. Period.

You have made this claim many times, and yet you will not provide a single source to prove your claim.  Where is the proof that 99% of new players quit, let alone quit because of OWPvP.

op i totally see your point. i wish they would just make PVE servers (and keep PVP servers too for those who like it). they can increase and decrease either type of servers as the population changes. for anybody who might say this will never work, my reply would be how many seasons have they had now (and seasonal servers are PVE only). from my point of view, maybe others see it different, it seems obvious it is something they are considering by testing the waters in various ways. i just wish they would finally do it.

oh how the pk kids would howl.  no more easy ganks for them.  Won't happen.

I am not making an absurd claim.  I challenge you to provide even 10 documented claims which is 0.01% of the number of claims you just put forth. 

 The vast majority of player that PvPs want's "Easy ganks" is a lie.  The Karma Bombers just make this claim to try and make it easier to karma bomb.

Err seasons doesnt exist anymore? Upto level 49 is still protected... Doesnt that just counter your own argument...?

If you want pve servers, why not just ask for -50% drop rate in return for zero pvp servers , so the opposite of Arsha? Otherwise just seems you want to remove the fundamentals of the game without a exchange. Arshas exchange is all pvp , chance of toxicity with +50% drop so naturally the opposite should be true for pve servers. Hence why seasons exist. Easy gearing for new players with zero pvp on normal seasons . With their being a cap so they get into proper servers but being limited by this cap.

What are you talking about?  Seasons still exist.