Temporary Suspension of the Services Due to an Earthquake

[HFX7686]

This will upset a lot of people and i am one of them, hope your feed back center is ready to work double over time.. and i hope when a quake hits North America you shut down the game again just to see the response from are friends over the ocean

Just saw that post. That is the most idiotic thing I've ever seen. North America is huge. A quake or disaster in one part will only minimally affect other parts.

They're trying to save power. Do a Google search of "Operation Yashima".

[JagerForrester]

You can stop bringing that post up. Umbrion has only post twiced after that, laughing at us. He was trolling, stop feeding.

[Akujima]

It's good to see that they pulled the servers. It goes to show you where Japan's priorities are placed, in their family members, friends, co-workers and colleagues.

Hoping all gets well over there.

I <3 Japan

[Darkren]

It's not stupid and my IT friend confirmed it for me. All smart companies have an IT contingency plan. My friend is part of such a plan for the company he works for.

SE would have a contingency plan. But this is not a service that needs to be available 24hrs a day, therefore there is no rush to get things online.

[Kimara]

Some of the posts on here are shamefull.

SE stay safe and I hope you know where all your family and friends are and that they are all safe. Take as much time as you need I think my husband and I's $26 bill we get each month for XI can go to the red cross to help the disaster relief. Stay safe Japan. You're in our prayers.

[Ethican]

Just for a little perspective. I was in the Katrina disaster that stuck South East Louisiana. It's now just past 5 years later and New Orleans still is not 100%. When I lost everything, it seemed to me like FFXI was the only thing stable in my life. That said, it was a great way to relieve stress. However, I back their decission to shut down the servers 1000% Even were servers down for a month, I would understand. It's like their disclaimer says, "Don't forget about your family and friends in the real world." Right now they need our support.
I originally had no plan to create an account on the forum, but I had to get that off my chest. I know the road will be long and difficult. I fully believe in the Japanese people and know they will rebuild stronger. I want to send my full condolences for those they've lost.
To Square-Enix, I would love for there to be a button similar to purchasing add ons on the pol browser where I could donate to relief efforts.

[Heady]

I will put this game over human life everytime.........if the human means absolutely nothing too me......I have friends over in Japan atm but what truly can I do........nothing.....so instead I would love to be playing FFXI, they are a business they should have of thought of contingency plan to not have the servers be dropped.

No offense, but I really get the feeling your just trying to stir the pot with this post.

[Naturebeckles]

Just for a little perspective. I was in the Katrina disaster that stuck South East Louisiana. It's now just past 5 years later and New Orleans still is not 100%. When I lost everything, it seemed to me like FFXI was the only thing stable in my life. That said, it was a great way to relieve stress. However, I back their decission to shut down the servers 1000% Even were servers down for a month, I would understand. It's like their disclaimer says, "Don't forget about your family and friends in the real world." Right now they need our support.
I originally had no plan to create an account on the forum, but I had to get that off my chest. I know the road will be long and difficult. I fully believe in the Japanese people and know they will rebuild stronger. I want to send my full condolences for those they've lost.
To Square-Enix, I would love for there to be a button similar to purchasing add ons on the pol browser where I could donate to relief efforts.

Thank you for your perspective. It is well appreciated.

[Lithera]

Okay, I get that, about cost and time efficiency for something to work out. But, not having prepared for the worst cause it is unfathomable does not make sense. If it can happen it will, I mean Japan has some of the smartest people on earth and have none of them ever read/heard/experienced Murphy's Law? And I know that sounds rude and insensitive, but sometimes it takes hard truth. Also to the people that think I do not care about the people of Japan, please understand I do care but I know there is nothing I can do about the issue, so I do not see a point of getting upset about what is happening.

that is like saying you should have a plan for if/when the supper volcano under Yellowstone park goes off and distroyes everything up to ~8 states in circumference. Or that people should have a plan for mount Raineer goes off that if it is anything like Mt. St. Hellens where people all the way in Minnisota had to deal with tons of ash. Let me ask you this do you have a plan for those? Or a plan for a meteor strike? After all we get them burning up in our atmosphere almost every day.

[Heady]

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.

And you are here, and posted that waste of text because?? Sorry at a loss here...