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03-21-2011, 06:50 PMTsukino_Kaji
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03-21-2011, 07:50 PMAntonioklaus
Still working on my free WoW trial. Kinda hoping to cap everything out before the servers come back up for FFXI. Almost level 50. Idk if I can do it before the 22nd lol.
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03-21-2011, 08:16 PMTsukino_Kaji
5 hours 45 minutes.
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03-21-2011, 08:39 PMNataskiller
hopefully SE will reboot the servers :)
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03-21-2011, 08:48 PMNvr
3 Hours 10 'till Japanese midnight
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03-21-2011, 08:53 PMRunespider
Dissapointment incoming!
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03-21-2011, 08:55 PMNvr
Don't jinx it!
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03-21-2011, 08:56 PMTamoa
Seems like some of you actually think SE will switch the servers back on at Japanese midnight? I think the likelihood of that happening is like .01%, if that.
SE is NOT saying servers will definitely be turned back on on the 22nd.Quote:
Originally, we announced that the services will be temporarily suspended for about a week starting on Mar. 13, 2011 10:00 (GMT). However, due to ongoing issues with the lack of energy, we have decided to extend the suspension until Mar. 22, 2011 (JST). We will re-evaluate the situation on Mar. 22, 2011 (JST) and provide everyone with another update regarding this matter.
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03-21-2011, 08:59 PMKomoriThey are well aware that it's only being re-evaluted. But they're riding on something called hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamoa
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03-21-2011, 09:05 PMTamoa
I am hoping too, I miss playing. However, I do recognize that an extention of the downtime is highly likely, and I certainly do not expect anything to happen at Japanese midnight.
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03-21-2011, 09:06 PMNvr
Yeah we know, but the main point is
Meaning that the current planis for them to be turned on, but of course it is up for re-evaluation.Quote:
extend the suspension until Mar. 22, 2011 (JST).
No person here does, it is just a milestone to be in the actual day for a minimum a new update of the situation.Quote:
I certainly do not expect anything to happen at Japanese midnight.
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03-21-2011, 09:13 PMMojo
The issue hasn't been a lack of people working or anything weird like that, it's just that they turned them off to ration power. The earthquake disrupted their power grid quite a bit. Many power plants (other than the Fukushima plants) were automatically shut down when the earthquake struck. They likely needed to inspect everything and make repairs, if necessary, to both power plants and the grid before they can start those plants back up. The original estimates were that power rationing was going to last 3-4 weeks or more, although a few days afterwards it seemed that people were rationing well and it wasn't as big of a problem as they thought. I read about a few plants coming back into operation yesterday, but it's otherwise been difficult to find information about it. I'm a bit hopeful considering that they said the reevaluation was only going to be three days after the last one. That's a very short amount of time, all things considered. Either way, they're definitely not going to switch them on at JP midnight, just expect to hear an announcement later today. They may say they're booting them up later today or in the near future, or they may put it off again for reevaluation.
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03-21-2011, 09:30 PMVivivivi
crossing fingers!
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03-21-2011, 09:31 PMJuri_Licious
FFXI Will be up on the 22nd or 22rd! You know why? Square Enix loves me and knows what I want and won't hesitate to give it to me!
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03-21-2011, 10:02 PMViviviviCan we get a countdown to the 22rd? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Juri_Licious
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03-21-2011, 10:16 PMTribalProphetThey always show "Partial Maintenance" even when they turn them off and unplug them to move them. It's just the wording they use to say "You can't log in".Quote:
Originally Posted by Anela
One thing to keep in mind is that Tepco has split Tokyo into 5 groups, and I believe SE falls into Group 5. If power rationing continues, groups 4-5 are set to be left out of the blackouts if at all possible as they are the business wards for Tokyo. Getting 4 and 5 power 24/7 is necessary for a faster economic recovery. -
03-21-2011, 10:18 PMRAIST
Today was also a national holiday over there as well, so there likely wouldn't be anyone there to make the call at midnight JST anyway.
And for the curious, here's a pic of their building and a map of the area where it stands. If you click the link to"Map This", it flips the map to full screen and you can zoom in/out and see the Police Station, government offices, schools, hospitals, and universities nearby (one is also a medical university):
http://www.tokyoarchitecture.info/Bu...unka-Quint.php
If you put the view in Hybrid mode, you get handy icons to mark the hospitals, and the red lines look like the mass transit routes that run through the area--there is also train hub just a few miles to the east and a little north (near junction of highways 414 and 20--thier building looks to be just off of hwy 20). -
03-21-2011, 11:08 PMJuri_LiciousIT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vivivivi
*doo, doo, dee, doo. doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. do, deh, doo!* -
03-22-2011, 01:19 AMHFX7686
You people need to go play another game today. I've put in a bunch of Civilization V hours the last week.
As I pointed out earlier, you will probably have to wait until 4-5am EST on the 22nd before they announce something.
They're not likely to be at work at midnight in Japan.
Although, I do understand why you guys are hoping they will be.
Also, the notes about what TEPCO has been saying and the MSG servers makes things look up in terms of the game coming back online shortly. -
03-22-2011, 03:02 AMKlyde
Arc! where did you find your XI character profile image in your signature. I like it a lot! :)
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03-22-2011, 03:43 AMZyeriis
Ah the magical number "22rd" If you can pronounce that, you get a cookie.
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03-22-2011, 04:05 AMTsukino_Kaji
+4 hours and 5 minutes.
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03-22-2011, 04:06 AMViviviviIf they do plan to bring it back online today, I am guessing it'll happen around 9pm est, at the beginning of their work day, so they have the rest of the day to monitor it... total speculation not based on any insight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamoa
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03-22-2011, 04:06 AMKeelietwentyturd? can I haz a cookie now prz??Quote:
Originally Posted by Zyeriis
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03-22-2011, 04:10 AMChiibiO.o; whoa she claimed fast....Quote:
Originally Posted by Baroka
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03-22-2011, 04:24 AMTwille
I'm personally hoping they come up sooner rather than later. But then again, I'm sure everyone on this forum feels the same way. :)
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03-22-2011, 04:26 AMannewandering
Let me get some lunch then yes it would be nice if FF was waiting for me!
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03-22-2011, 04:31 AMZyeriishttp://208.116.9.205/10/content/7918/1.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Keelie
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03-22-2011, 04:33 AMKeelieok ok twentytword is that better??Quote:
Originally Posted by Zyeriis
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03-22-2011, 04:36 AMZyeriishttp://www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandworc.../try_again.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Keelie
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03-22-2011, 04:39 AMJuri_Licious
Now the people have understood that no matter what happens, the game will be up with the number 22 and any variation of it!
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03-22-2011, 04:42 AMJuri_Licious
Twentysecthrndth Obviously
Twen-ty-sec-thrndth -
03-22-2011, 04:48 AMZyeriishttp://www.curtisearthtrivia.com/images/soclose.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Juri_Licious
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03-22-2011, 04:54 AMFutan
Twenty-secird?!
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03-22-2011, 04:57 AMZyeriis3 letters off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Futan
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03-22-2011, 05:00 AMJuri_LiciousNo sir, I did get it right. And you know why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zyeriis
Because, earlier today I went Left 3 times! -
03-22-2011, 05:01 AMchrism
Restoring external power to Fukushima Daiichi
The Tokyo Electric Power Company has resumed work to restore external power to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as part of its efforts to regain cooling functions.
This follows operations by the Tokyo Fire Department and Self-Defense Forces to douse the No.3 and No.4 reactors with water.
They ended their water-spraying operations to cool down the spent fuel rod pools on Monday morning.
External power was extended to the electricity distribution panels of the No.2 and No.5 reactors on Sunday, and power can now be supplied to reactors number 1, 2, 5, and 6.
In order to get the electricity back on at the No.2 reactor, the power company plans to check various measurement devices and lighting systems in the central control room -- the heart of the plant -- and check for electricity leakage in the battery charging room.
The No.3 and No.4 reactors, where high levels of radiation are forcing workers to exercise extreme caution, are scheduled to be connected to the electricity distribution panels on Tuesday.
The power company is doing everything it can to restore external power, which it sees as essential to regaining cooling functions for the reactor vessels and the spent fuel rod pools.
Radiation levels are dropping somewhat at Fukushima Daiichi plant. The government's nuclear safety agency says it will continue to monitor the situation carefully.
The Tokyo Fire Department poured water into the plant's Number 3 reactor for 6.5 hours on Sunday night in a continuing attempt to cool down a storage pool for spent fuel.
The Self-Defense Forces meanwhile shot water into the Number 4 reactor on Sunday, and again on Monday morning.
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency says the operations appear to be paying off to a certain degree, with radiation levels showing a continuous decline since Sunday afternoon.
The agency has been monitoring data at a point about 500 meters northwest of the Number 3 reactor.
It says radiation readings stood at 2,670 microsieverts per hour as of 6:30 AM on Sunday.
It says the figure then rose briefly to 3,346 microsieverts at 2:50 PM on Sunday, but went down again to 2,319 microsieverts at 6:30 AM on Monday.
The agency says the brief jump in radiation could be due to the wind on Sunday afternoon. It says it will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Monday, March 21, 2011 17:46 +0900 (JST)
So for all those wondering about if we are going to be playing anytime soon the answer is most likely yes. Reactors 1,2,5,6 are up and running for the time being. Reactors 3 & 4 are still being worked on and still causing issues now and again. Reactor 2 is still being worked on as well but is currently functioning.
Current news feed from: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/21_h18.html
Check for yourself if you don't believe my facts :) Have fun waiting -
03-22-2011, 05:12 AMHFX7686
I read that those reactors were never going to work ever again. I doubt they are up and running, they just have power restored from an outside source.
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03-22-2011, 05:16 AMchrismIf power can now be supplied to reactors 1,2,5, & 6 I think that its obvious they will work.... click on the link sending you to NHK JPs news feed and you'll see.Quote:
Originally Posted by HFX7686
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03-22-2011, 05:18 AMTiduzs
[QUOTE=chrism;43722]If power can now be supplied to reactors 1,2,5, & 6 I think that its obvious they will work.... click on the link sending you to NHK JPs news feed and you'll see.[/QUOTE
those reactors will never work agian after putting salt water in them