Temporary Suspension of the Services Due to an Earthquake

[HFX7686]

I just saw on CNN that the rolling blackouts will continue to at least April 8th.

[Jwoods]

I wish to offer my condolences to the familes and friends of thos who's lives were lost in such recent events. As a resident in Louisiana at the time of Katrina and enduring it's wrath I could not better understand such a situation. It is times of such we must ignore the young and foolish who make heartless comments. As a community I see us as a caring bunch who should not be judged by our Japanese friends by the actions of few. I think allowing us to pay our April fee's in support of the victims is ingenious. I myself will always find a way to send aid as it is important we all do not wait on others to respond for us. As seen with Katrina, it was the common man, not the government who brought swift aid. I am proud to be a member of yet another responsive and good hearted community as seen in this thread by our fellow FFXI players....

[IceCadaverX]

I'm relieved to find that my Japanese friends (and friends who were visiting here recently) are safe. Had me very worried. It's horrible to think something like this can happen and I hope everyone can pull through.

That being said, I see some people complaining about the game being shut down. For the addicts: shut up. Seriously. But I also noticed people complaining because they don't get to play much in the first place and it's an even bigger waste of money. You shut up too. I work two jobs, and spend time with my son when I can (and when my ex isn't being an idiot). I log in maybe once every few days for maybe an hour at a time. I only get decent game time in MAYBE once a week. Sometimes not even that.

But do you see me complaining? No. I have no problem with them shutting down the game. Because they DO need to save power and put it towards more important things. So what? It's just a game, and they said they won't charge us for April. No harm, no foul. Fine by me. Heck, i'd be fine to pay it anyway and have proceeds go to a relief fund or something.

Yes this game is my escape from reality when it sucks. Yes i love games, Final Fantasy, and MMOs. But there are more important things than games. Like a job. Spending time with your sweetie (if you even have one). Spending time with your kids (if you have them). If you're so sad as to not have any of these, then go play a console game. It's a week. Get over it. Big whoop.

I'm going to compensate what little game time I have by spending more time with my wonderful girl, and my son (as long as my ex isn't a total b*tch about it).


That being said, my gf and I wish everyone the best and our hearts go to those in the middle of this disaster.

Sincerely,

Andrev/Treymo (me)
&
Riimo (my lovely lady who just recently came to the game)

Server: Cerberus

Feel free to say hello anytime. Always up for lvling or questing.

[Fayez]

I didn't know till yesterday about what had happened in Japan, and I've just been watching videos on Tumblr and wasn't expecting it to be as bad as it is. My condolences to everyone who has lost family and friends due the events of late and that Japan are able to recover from the disaster.

Being as I'm a new player to FFXI and still on my free trail for the game, I would still like to be given the option to pay the service fee to help the people that are in need.

[IceCadaverX]

Dude, Fayez, just saw you couple days ago man. Sorry I wasn't able to help with your subs before service was cancelled. When we get back in i'll still help if you haven't gotten them already.

[Fayez]

I was thinking it was you when I just read your post. I haven't had time to try and get them yet. Was gona try yesterday, but after what's happened I couldn't. Be a big help though, and I can learn more about the game from you to.

[Dale]

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.

Will you relax, your post was more hostile than his. A lot of people are going to be dissapointed by SE turning out the lights for a week. MMOs become part of people's daily routines, and a move like this is predictably going to annoy and upset a lot of people - including a lot of the japaneese.

Of course if this is going to help save lives or keep people from losing power it was the right thing to do. If it was just a public relations move then less so - but either way ranting someone an "IDIOT" and having him "PERMANENDLY BANNED" just because he spoke his mind on a forum of all places is what is truly idiotic. Forums are suppose to be bastions of individual opinion and critiques, not say nothing controversial or i'll ban you zones.

[IceCadaverX]

Yeah man been playing off and on since November of 2004. I'll help ya out.

[Aquilla]

Me and my siblings have donated the money that would've gone to April's monthly fees to Red Cross for Japan.

I highly encourage everyone who is reading this thread and everyone who plays XI to do so. This is the money that we can all afford to give, and it's going to a good cause. BBC news has a link on their site to where people can go for information and to donate. That link is below.

http://asiancorrespondent.com/50294/...d-how-to-help/

[Sleven]

Honestly I'm tired of reading posts about "I send my condolences to the ppl of japan etc etc."

It's annoying. If you want to show true sympathy for those lost and in danger then start a fund raiser or post something valid to the cause. Not "I feel bad for the ppl in Japan."

Reason 1: Most ppl in Japan are unable to read the forum d/t electricity.
Reason 2: Many of the affected people don't even play ffxi and would be unable to read the forums that are FFXI specific.
Reason 3: Lastly, if any of the ppl that are affected by this disaster CAN get online to check stuff. They wont be hitting the ENGLISH forums.

Have your sympathies. Just don't post them to make you feel better inside.