Version Update Delay

[GERM]

Parasite Eve 1 was JUST launched on playstation Network

sweet I didn't see that, thanks for mentioning it..

[Dorvaine]

Our heartfelt and deepest sympathies from the UK go out to all of those in Japan through these extremely difficult times. It is completely understandable the further delays upon any version updates coming to FFXI, though the game is terribly missed and the updates anticipated *rubs hands together*, the focus on stabalizing and rebuilding Japan most come to the fore.

We wish you all a speedy recovery and we'll all be here awaiting the time we can type our passwords in to get back to the action and cleanse Vana'diel of those monsters taking over while we're not there. /evilgrin

[Bongs]

My heart goes out to you guys. Hope you make a speedy recovery and we can get back to kicking ass in Vana'diel! No rush though obviously, missing FFXI loads.

With Love,

The UK.

[Malacite]

Yeah I re-read what SE posted before, the way they worded it sounded like the merge & update were scheduled for today, when in fact the merge was being moved to mid April. So we're only losing a month's time then, which isn't so bad. Hopefully we don't end up losing a full major version update as a result of all this.

@_@ they just reported on CNN that there's now extremely high levels of radiation, as well as some kind of blizzard moving in, potential mudslides... mother nature is relentless isn't she? Give the Japanese a break already.

[Venat]

Question I have is, How are you guys working on the game without any power? From what I hear this could be going on for quite awhile in japan.

Just a thought... maybe should servers to the US if this takes month+?

[Kiba]

Question I have is, How are you guys working on the game without any power? From what I hear this could be going on for quite awhile in japan.

Just a thought... maybe should servers to the US if this takes month+?

Outsource is really not a bad idea for precautions in situations of disaster. Making mirror servers at other remote sites would be good backup measures as well.

[Sephiros]

Hi everyone there! I wanna /cheer everyone from SE administration,even with all the trouble you have atm getting news
from you is a comfort. Almost everyone knows that things are getting hard there,so don't need to rush,take your time and
remember that we'll wait for your return,even if it's more than expected.
From my short experience in natural disasters I can say that japanese ppl is stronger than anyone in the earth,I've seen a
lot of cooperation between them on TV & internet. Also from spanish ppl who live near Tokyo and post news via twitter.
Finally wanna say thanks to all rescue and medical personal who came to help recently.
Hope we'll see ya soon and safe.

[Upokupo]

I agree with everyone else here. Take your time, we'll be waiting. Nice to know I picked an MMO that has this great of a community that has patience and understanding. Wishing everyone the best over there.

[Corgy]

Lol, I think every single player said the exact same thing. Yes, we sympathize and hope for the best. We do not need to repeat and repeat every post however. It is just a game, and even though people are probably suffering beyond belief (due to absence of game), everything will be alright. I hope this downtime gave everyone a chance to remember that there is in fact, a life outside FF!!

[Chronofantasy]

Hmmm, for some reason I thought the original time for the version update would've been around the end of March and not mid-April before the Earthquake happened, but I guess the original times was a little later than I thought. It's perfectly understandable though with all these delays and SE will probably need 2-3 weeks more to prepare the version update whenever the servers are back up whether it be a week, a few weeks or months. I'm hoping Japan will get a good recovery and that everyone can get together to support those people who might've lost someone due to these recent events.

I don't know anyone in Japan but hearing about what has happened recently there and watching a bit of the news has gotten me down a little, but we all have to be strong and live our lives as best as possible with our loved ones and appreciate and enjoy moments that we have left in our life.

In the meantime, I'm playing other games by Square Enix while FFXI is down. I was just playing a Valkyrie profile game for a few hours before this post, then I might go play a Kingdom Hearts game.