Temporary Suspension of the Services Due to an Earthquake

[Nightxade]

Having servers in North America would prevent such a situation, but, simple fact, that is not the case at this very moment, so SE is doing the responsible thing for their nation and shutting down an unnecessary service. Yes, it is unnecessary. For those trying to argue that the game is needed for relieving the stress of people who can afford to sit comfortably playing a game, I argue that those people can find something else to do to allow energy conservation and diversion to more necessary facilities such as hospitals and rescue and reconstruction efforts.

While some people don't have a GAME to relieve their stress, others don't have water, to drink. Or a house to live in. Or...

Thankfully, there are far more responses from people who understand that helping in a tragedy is more important than just playing a game. There will always be the insensitive, selfish and ignorant among us, but thankfully, there are others who think beyond themselves.

For those who do care, a great idea, as previously posted, would be to donate the April fees that SE is not charging us (for those who don't understand math, they aren't charging us for a whole month, even though they are only shutting down the game for a week, tentatively): http://www.charitywatch.org/hottopic...unami2011.html

[Vie]

Instead I'm gonna say that while it is nice that SE is not charging me for April, that doesn't get me back all the free time I have to actually play during my spring break week.

I'm sure it doesn't bring anyone who diedback either but a nice gesture all the same

[Enitrev]

lolz this is what i am talking about they live by the water and they get hit by this stuff every year it seams why run your city on nuke's when something like this can happen that would be like the use running there stuff off of nitro i am saying is they should have put servers in a different place

[azjazo]

ok, stop feeding the trolls, they are horrible human beings and should die of a rectal uppercut.

Lets just wish for the fast recovery of that great nation, and not so you can return to farm for epic l00tz, but for our fellow japanese players and their families, the industry that granted us hours of entretainment, for the people and godzilla.

I for one can catch up on my backlog of games that are gathering dust. And daw a thing or two. Take all time you need SE, and yeah, Im with the idea of purchasing an in-game item to donate and show support.

[CaelThunderwing]

ughh not to go off topic as i though the selfish assholes here were bad demanding XI to come back online. but this... this... this takes the bloody cake. http://comments.deviantart.com/1/200650350/1909459850

[Heady]

people live and die, buisnesses strive and live on. the whole world didnt stop on 9/11, pearl harbor , ect ect
SE is large company and can afford to move to where the ground dont shake. and where power is stable. im almsot sure they can move to california where they have some sorta headqaurters, however i dont promise ground wont shake but you wont have to turn off power for a week. ive lost family friends from 9/11, pearl harbor, and current war in middle east so i do give you my condolences but as a company load that crap up put it on a plane sent it to where ever is stable and setup shoop.

Yea, they can pack up all the equipment in a few crates, chart a freight plane in the aftermath of a natural disaster and setup shop in Cali no problem. Im sure there on that right now. <.<

[Aleste]

Been following the story through the newspapers and TV; I'm surprised I've yet to see any donation appeals for what has happened. It's literally catastrophic, and I know I'll probably quit complaining about the weather and realise how lucky it is to not get plagued by such a disaster.

Screw giving us a free billing month, put up an official sanctioned appeal for the country and I'd happily donate it (and more) towards it. I'd imagine a fair percentage of the player-base would most likely do the same. Failing that, if there's no official appeal, anyone know of any respectable charities to donate funds towards?

[Ralos]

My prayers are with all those in japan. I hope you all make it through this rough and difficult time.

[Sp1keBahamut]

SE, BAN THIS IDIOT OFF YOUR FORUMS, AND TAKE HIS INFO AND PERMANENTLY BAN HIS ACCOUNT, THANK YOU. Anyone FFXI player heartless enough to write this needs to be made to disappear from FFXI land. Please make it happen.

A ban is wrong but this is just someone trolling. Please do not feed trolls.

My best wishes go out to everyone at SE and hope things get sorted out as soon as possible.

[CaelThunderwing]

I can't believe what i am reading here...that little snot smear on the bloody radar known as our planet thinks his "precious anime" is more important than human lives? WHERE IS THE BLOODY CUNT! I'LL KILL HIM!>.<

a part of me Died when i saw that. and to the whole donation thing. i would actually in essence be happy to see an increased XI bill fee IF part of it went to proceedes to help the survivors.