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[Boss Man]

So you think they will never fix it and it will always be like this?

I'm sure the game will "work" at some point next week, but it will probably be riddled with bugs for a while and it will be funny seeing people defend it. It's not just that there are early errors, but that the game hasn't even really worked at all in NA/EU for the past week and they're looking pretty inept failing to fix it.

Hell, the 3120(?) error on the NA/EU side went unnoticed for an entire day before people got desperate and started posting on the JP side of the forum. It just doesn't seem to be handled very well, and it certainly doesn't seem like the game will be ready for Tuesday (in NA/EU at least).

 

[NeOak]

Ultors is open, but there is a queue. I'm currently 33.

You can create new characters again?

 

[aliencowz7]

The main problem now is that the servers are being overloaded so its not like they have to go out of there way to get it working when things die down a bit.

Then what happens if a new patch comes out that suddenly increases player activity further down the line if they don't fix the issue that is actually causing this to happen? Just because stuff dies down and the issue becomes less widespread doesn't mean its any less important to fix moving forward and I just don't have much faith in them due from past experiences in doing any kind of tweaking in a timely fashion, whether it be bug fixing, code optimizing or gameplay balancing.

 

[Revolutionary]

How do I make it so that I can never target a carbuncle again?
It happens way too often and the targeting settings I've set in the options seem to have done jack. I guess I did them wrong.

 

[SDBurton]

You can create new characters again?

Yep, seems like it.

Can someone invited me to the FC? Name is Alabasta Callaghan.

 

[B-Dex]

The main problem now is that the servers are being overloaded so its not like they have to go out of there way to get it working when things die down a bit.

It will only get worse on official launch.

 

[MoonLightWave]

Perfect.

 

[WarMacheen]

On Ultros now, War Macheen

If there is room can I get an invite.

 

[Sandfox]

Then what happens if a new patch comes out that suddenly increases player activity further down the line if they don't fix the issue that is actually causing this to happen? Just because stuff dies down and the issue becomes less widespread doesn't mean its any less important to fix moving forward and I just don't have much faith in them due from past experiences in doing any kind of tweaking in a timely fashion, whether it be bug fixing, code optimizing or gameplay balancing.

I never said that they weren't going to fix things. I'm just saying that its not going to some huge thing that they would need to take a really long time to do.

 

[publicpwnerer]

I recommend installing D3DOverrider and turning on forced triple buffering in that. Then you should have a really smooth game.

Thanks a lot, appreciated. I have no idea what any of this is...but found the triple buffering thread and I have somewhat of an understanding (barely) of how it works. Hopefully this fixes it!


Thanks again for the quick response.



P.S: With D3D forcing V-Sync, do I turn on V-Syinc ingame too, or do I just leave it off?

 

[Sandfox]

It will only get worse on official launch.

I expect it to be worse.

 

[zychi]

You can create new characters again?

I just did. I was never on Ultros until now.

For whoever is running the gaf link shell, my name is Stu Gotz. Can you do whatever you have to do so I can join? Thx

 

[NeOak]

Yep, seems like it.

Can someone invited me to the FC? Name is Alabasta Callaghan.

Yeah, it FINALLY works.

Too bad my friend went AFK D:

 

[DrForester]

I'm sure the game will "work" at some point next week, but it will probably be riddled with bugs for a while and it will be funny seeing people defend it. It's not just that there are early errors, but that the game hasn't even really worked at all in NA/EU for the past week and they're looking pretty inept failing to fix it.

Hell, the 3120(?) error on the NA/EU side went unnoticed for an entire day before people got desperate and started posting on the JP side of the forum. It just doesn't seem to be handled very well, and it certainly doesn't seem like the game will be ready for Tuesday (in NA/EU at least).

It seems the issues are related to server issues, which can entirely be laid at the foot of Square and their incompetence at preparing for this launch.

They had to have known how many pre-orders there were, given they've been giving out pre-order codes. They knew how many people to expect for the early start. Sure, Tuesday they could use the excuse that they had a huge wave of people buy the game, but they saw the numbers and decided not to plan for it. They did in Japan though. They knew how many people to expect, and made sure there were enough servers to handle the load.

 

[Boss Man]

I assume they're going to do another maintenance soon, right?

 

[Cmagus]

I think my mood for this game would be improved ever so slightly if I hadn't start Limsa. I'm stuck on this island and there are carbuncles everywhere. This is the worst. I feel my misanthropy rising.

Trust me I feel you. As a lalafell I learned never keep peanuts in your pockets have you ever seen 50 carbuncle chasing a lalafell not fun.

I hope this is up and running by time I get home

 

[DrForester]

I wish I had started in Limsa. I assumed the base job for SMN wouldn't be quested and I could just buy the starter weapon from a NPC.

 

[Zafir]

Sigh, can't even do my level 8 story quest in Ul'dah. Just keeps erroring out.

 

[aett]

Can I please get an invite to the Ultros FC? Character name is Telesia Perriel.

 

[Kenai]

Yea, I can't do the lvl 10 ACN quest, I get errored out too.

 

[Aeana]

I wonder how long it'll be before they realize it's broken and try to fix it again.
I'm definitely done for today.

 

[chickdigger802]

things still broke?


back to finish saints row 4.

 

[Sandfox]

I wonder how long it'll be before they realize it's broken and try to fix it again.

Every topic on lodestone is probably a complaint about it lol.

 

[Moon_frogger]

Welcome to new mmo launches! Hopefully the game doesn't end up broken in the long term

 

[froliq]

Decided to come back to ultros. Was finally able to select, but it filled up again when I finished naming my character.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/66145-NA-Regarding-the-Instance-Related-Issues-%28Aug.-24%29?p=1054114#post1054114

[NA] Regarding the Instance-Related Issues (Aug. 24): Follow-up 3

The following is the current situation regarding the issue wherein players are unable to access instances for Worlds under the North American/European Data Centers.

In regards to the emergency maintenance that was implemented earlier, we have resolved the issue for the confirmed character data for certain players that were having that problem.

For the issue with the server in charge of connecting players to the instances, we are still experiencing heavy traffic and are working on a solution to improve the server.

We are currently concentrating all of our efforts to address this issue, so we appreciate your continued patience while we work to address this matter.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

So yeah, not really telling us anything.

 

[B-Dex]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/66145-NA-Regarding-the-Instance-Related-Issues-%28Aug.-24%29?p=1054114#post1054114



So yeah, not really telling us anything.

It is very telling that only NA/EU datacenter has the issues. Shoulda rolled on the JP Datacenter.

 

[DrTeflon]

Alright, I decided that I should get ANOTHER final fantasy XIV (even though I have one) just to get pre order access



oh well right?



Anyway, question. I got my preorder code from amazon, I should get another code for the full game on aug 27th, am I right? or that preorder code (both of them) are enough?

 

[Aeana]

It is very telling that only NA/EU datacenter has the issues. Shoulda rolled on the JP Datacenter.

The reason is that there are dramatically more NA/EU players. So if everybody played on JP servers, then JP servers would be having the problem.

 

[Vashetti]

Wow, been running through some high-level areas on my chocobo and there are some stunning locations.

The starting areas do not compare.

 

[DrForester]

It is very telling that only NA/EU datacenter has the issues. Shoulda rolled on the JP Datacenter.

They made sure they had enough servers for the JP launch. They saw those numbers and prepared. NA/EU saw those numbers and said "no, thanks"

The reason is that there are dramatically more NA/EU players. So if everybody played on JP servers, then JP servers would be having the problem.

That's a terrible excuse. They knew exactly how many people to expect for the early release thanks to the early release codes being given out. It shouldn't matter how many more on are NA/EU servers, they knew what to expect and failed spectacularly.

 

[mackaveli]

Any idea when you'll be able to create characters on Ultras?

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Woot! Night and day difference after installing that GTX 760 2GB. Gawd Dayum. Solid 60fps nearly everywhere. Thanks for the help!

The reason is that there are dramatically more NA/EU players. So if everybody played on JP servers, then JP servers would be having the problem.

This. After 10 years of MMO's I know this is a problem that always occurs at launch. Better than SWG's launch, lol. I'll tell you that right now.

 

[Emitan]

The reason is that there are dramatically more NA/EU players. So if everybody played on JP servers, then JP servers would be having the problem.

No it's clearly a xenophobic conspiracy.

 

[Cmagus]

I womder if the jp servers are better off because the majority of the stress testing in alpha and parts of beta were on the Jp servers. Not really surprised and although I wanna play it does t bother me much. Kind of use to the way things go with this team and the whole 1.0 stuff none of this is surprising.

 

[NIN90]

They made sure they had enough servers for the JP launch. They saw those numbers and prepared. NA/EU saw those numbers and said "no, thanks"



That's a terrible excuse. They knew exactly how many people to expect for the early release thanks to the early release codes being given out. It shouldn't matter how many more on are NA/EU servers, they knew what to expect and failed spectacularly.

Have you ever experienced another MMO launch?

 

[WonkyPanda]

Woot! Night and day difference after installing that GTX 760 2GB. Gawd Dayum. Solid 60fps nearly everywhere. Thanks for the help!





This. After 10 years of MMO's I know this is a problem that always occurs at launch. Better than SWG's launch, lol. I'll tell you that right now.

oh my god, SWG. Now, i've played some bad launches, but SWG stands out as the MMO that catapulted the benchmark for rocky releases. But, gat damn, did I still put up with it and have blast.

 

[Seth]

I seem to keep running out of quests.. Where should i be at 18? Ive cleared out Wester La Noscea

 

[Totakeke]

Instance servers still dead, right?

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

So, are people able to log on now and play [minus the instances and duty finder issues]?

 

[Emitan]

Instance servers still dead, right?

I'm stuck on a black screen so yes.

 

[smr00]

So i just bought it off GMG and got my early access key and downloading, shows the game added to my account but was that key the actual game key? Or will they be sending me another key on the 27th?

Hopefully the client finishes up so i can get a little time in before starting. Spent a good 2 hours researching classes and was kind of bummed out how the Archer goes into Bard. So now i am debating between Black/Summon or Lance/Dragoon.

 

[Zafir]

Bah, just gunna go to bed. Can't really do much on my character with instances/duty finder being down. >.<

Hopefully they finally fix it by tomorrow.

 

[phierce]

Have you ever experienced another MMO launch?

Everyone keeps throwing this out there, and I completely agree with the truth in this statement, but WHY? I've been playing MMOs for damn near 20 years. Every launch is shit. Why the fuck hasn't anyone learned from all the failures before them? Baffles me.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

So i just bought it off GMG and got my early access key and downloading, shows the game added to my account but was that key the actual game key? Or will they be sending me another key on the 27th?

You'll get the game key around the 26th or 27th. The one you have now is strictly for early access and preorder bonus items.

 

[teiresias]

I wonder how long it'll be before they realize it's broken and try to fix it again.

It's an error on the NA/EU servers, I'd estimate they'll get around to it about Q1 FY14.

 

[NIN90]

Everyone keeps throwing this out there, and I completely agree with the truth in this statement, but WHY? I've been playing MMOs for damn near 20 years. Every launch is shit. Why the fuck hasn't anyone learned from all the failures before them? Baffles me.

Pretty sure there are logistical and/or monetary reasons for this. It's not like system administators just covered their ears and scream "LALALALA" for 20 years.

 

[raven777]

I made a clothe with weavering early on, but I can't wear it. It says lvl 1 all classes, but can't wear. I did put it on the armory chest.

the item is hempen undershirts.

edit: nvm got it

 

[docbon]

Ultros so full right now I can't even queue to join the server. God damn.

 

[teiresias]

The reason is that there are dramatically more NA/EU players. So if everybody played on JP servers, then JP servers would be having the problem.

At least then SE would give a damn about fixing it. Having these errors on the JP servers are apparently the only way SE is going to assign actual competent people to debug them.