FFXI Technical Issue

[Fyesan]

World : Bismarck
Time of Problem: Now
Issue: Search function seems to be broken.
The friends list is not down but i cant use the search or view anyone on my linkshell ( gives me the message " No applicable Entries " )
not sure if it's just me or not.

[VoiceMemo]

Asura also experiencing search failed, unable to view AH or search for players. Friendslist just shows <asura>

[VoiceMemo]

lol search functionality was restored minutes after I posted

[SE_James]

Fyesan,

Unfortunately we were experiencing technical difficulties with the Auction House and search function. However we are pleased to report that this has since been resolved, as announced on the FINAL FANTASY XI Official Website and the Status section of the official FINAL FANTASY XI Forums.

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Website (NA) (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news21353.shtml)
FINAL FANTASY XI Forums – Status Forum ( http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/forums/77-Status)

[RAIST]

seems to be affecting Carbuncle now.....Stalled a few minutes ago, LS said searches were failing also. Another stall and got bounced to POL, and now getting 3100 trying to connect to loby server after full shut-down and reboot of my hardware (full bounce, from cable modem to the PC)

Windows XP Pro SP3, Intel C2D at 4GHz, 4GB RAM, 1TB SATA, ATI 4850 HD 512MB on a Cable Conx (10MB/1MB RoadRunner/TWC, East Coast)---got bounced after playing continuously in Dangruf Wahdi for roughly 90 minutes.

[Edit:]
POL status is showing all servers down or partially down...more of the same issues they had earlier today?

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/service/ff11usindex.html

[Bloomingodsname]

yep on carbuncle we got kicked x4 toons (2 on laptop 2 on 360) can't connect again
360s were having some weird freeze up happening prior to d/cing - they'd still be playing the music but the screen was like it was terrorized yet impossible (was fighting war machines in Ghelsba for blu spell)