this isn't exclusive to Radeon cards, my nVidia 9400 GT has the same issue, I've done a few tweaks and the best I've been able to accomplish is to get my lock-out time pushed into the 60-90 minute range. This started with the roll-out of the Nvidia 3-series drivers, but I can't find an archive that has the last working driver in the 2s. Now that I know current ATI cards are not supporting FFXI I'm inclined to just buy another MMO. I know 14 runs on both but why would I put $ into it when the host company has made clear that they aren't going to keep products up to date with existing Tech? It's not even like this card is new, it's a 4 year old computer on the original card.

I've heard some rumors that it is related to the current version of Direct X. That makes sense; leave your game incompatible with one of the 10 most widely distributed programs on earth, and required for almost every other multimedia application so there really ISN'T and option to NOT install the current direct X.

The truly maddening issue is that since 14 runs without issue on both company's cards current drivers and current direct X they clearly know how to make it run. The only conclusion I can draw is that they don't WANT 11 to remain viable, and that's just sad. I love this game, love the character I've put so much effort into, and the people I've chosen to associate with. I'd hate to have to quit, but when I'm not allowed to play is there really another choice? Seriously, I'd love an answer here...