Information Submission Request to Square Enix

[Vlaid]

It wouldn't cost millions but wouldn't be cheap either. Say they run on generators with cost of fuel today and they would need several generators. Because its not just FFXI servers its POL and FFXIV aswell then on top of that you have the cooling systems to keep all servers cool then all support computers. Its just not cost effective cheaper for them to just shutdown and wait it out.

You do realize that by not charging subscribers for the month of April they are losing -at least- $647,500 per 50k people still active. That's not even including mules..

[Sanddie]

/signed Sanddie

[Flunklesnarkin]

Yo Cem.. I'm really happy for you.. and imma let you finish.. but SE had the best response of all time.. OF ALL TIME


Temporary Suspension of the Services: Follow-up

Below is an update regarding the temporary suspension of the FINAL FANTASY XIV, FINAL FANTASY XI, and PlayOnline services.

Originally, we announced that the services will be temporarily suspended for about a week starting on Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT). However, due to ongoing issues with the lack of energy, we have decided to extend the suspension until Mar. 22, 2011 (JST). We will re-evaluate the situation on Mar. 22, 2011 (JST) and provide everyone with another update regarding this matter.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your continued understanding of this unusual situation.

[Date & Time]
From Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT)

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV
- FINAL FANTASY XI
- PlayOnline

* The following services, normally accessible from the official PlayOnline homepage (http://www.playonline.com/), will be unavailable during this time.

- Friend List Plus
- FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version
- PlayOnline Friend List Application
- Community Site Link Registration: Owner Menu

* Additionally, the following types of support will also be temporarily unavailable:
- PlayOnline Password Recovery
- PlayOnline Account Cancellation
- All activities requiring the confirmation of personal information


The answer to both your questions would seem to be

Mar. 22, 2011 (JST). We will re-evaluate the situation on Mar. 22, 2011 (JST) and provide everyone with another update regarding this matter.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your continued understanding of this unusual situation.

bolded for great justice


It might not be an ideal answer... but there is no point making a hasty decision... its only been a week

[annewandering]

/ Would be very interested in knowing their thoughts on what is being considered and maybe more what is not being considered. We debate forever on whether moving servers, adding alternative power etc is feasible. Would be interesting to know what their ideas on those ideas are. I am suspecting that neither is feasible right now but might be considered in the future.
Of course if they do answer then we get more debate on if their response is brilliant, stupid, insane or just too late. lol can they win either way?

[etsunetsu]

no blackouts last 2 days power company has actually been producing more energy than has been needed for the 19 and 20th

[Hawken]

/signed Hawken

[Alderin]

/ Would be very interested in knowing their thoughts on what is being considered and maybe more what is not being considered. We debate forever on whether moving servers, adding alternative power etc is feasible. Would be interesting to know what their ideas on those ideas are. I am suspecting that neither is feasible right now but might be considered in the future.
Of course if they do answer then we get more debate on if their response is brilliant, stupid, insane or just too late. lol can they win either way?

nope!

Don't you learn? What's FFXI without complaining?

[Dantel]

/sign thats all right?

[Cem]

Still would like for SE to review this thread and post answers.

[Coldbrand]

Yeah, SE could definitely post more updates than they have been. A daily status report would be nice, even if just a sentence or two.