The server is full, try again later (1017)

So is everyone enjoying the Launch of the much anticipated Final Fantasy 1017 ? I for one love it!! The game is so awesome... nothing like that POS for a game FFXIV that people can't even play.

Have they even addressed 1017 specifically?

Error 1017 has been an issue that has been getting worse over the passed couple of days. Last night I was logged in on Ultros server after about 20 attempts with this error. Eventually it put me in a Que. After logging in the server felt very crowded in certain areas, but at least I could play. Tonight my hopes of playing have all but evaporated as there is no getting passed this error 1017. We as a player community who are going to be paying a monthly subscription fee deserve an update to this issue at the very least. If this login issue is not addressed I have no intention of paying a monthly subscription for a game a cannot play.. /sigh

AFK user should be kickes out after 10 mins

Q system should comeback. I dont care if im number 300 on the waiting list but at least I know that ill be in eventually.

Can we have that please?

It's amazing how different the vibes of different companies are.

Last week during Gamescom, Carbine didn't really announce anything new about Wildstar, but devs in NA were still up in the middle of the night to update their website and tweet in real time while the event was happening in Europe. The game doesn't even launch until 2014 and they don't even have forums yet, but the devs still post on multiple fan sites and chat rooms. Even when we're disappointed (like when the launch date got pushed back) it's impossible not to feel cared about or get mad because they are constantly communicating with us. They don't just post things; they have actual conversations with us.

So far SE has been mostly silent, and when they do post something it's just some non-informative text that has been copied and pasted in the News section. It's like the whole company is being run by robots (except for the fact that robots would probably at least solve the problem). Even if they don't care about us, isn't it good business sense to at least pretend like they do?

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Originally Posted by Psyches

Have they even addressed 1017 specifically?

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1017 isnt really a "bug." It is something they implemented to prevent people from logging into the servers when they reach a specific population limit. The real question is what are they going to do about all the people trying to play their game.

So I've played some the last couple days and enjoyed the game.

I have lvl'd one toon to lvl 20 CNJ and several trade and gathering skills to about the same but as many people have mentioned, once you get knocked off the server you are on, it is impossible to get back online.

I am willing to give up this toon and play on another server. I made a toon and the one NA/EU server that was available at the time, tried to log into the game and the server was full.

Started making a 3rd character, got to the server list. All NA/EU servers were not allowing new characters except one. Choose that server, tried to log into the game, server is full.

Started making another character, got to the server lists, but there is no NA/EU servers that are accepting characters and I doubt even if I got one made, I would be able to log into the world.

I am willing to be flexible and I really enjoy your game but unfortunately I cannot play it unless I get lucky.

So what was the reason of this post, we need a game plan. Do you have a solution to this? Will you be releasing new servers?

Why are people being allowed to stand AFK for hours taking spots I could be playing in..

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Originally Posted by Psyches

Have they even addressed 1017 specifically?

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Basically here's what they said (paraphrased):

We know there's a server problem, but in order to track it, we have to limit the rate in which people can log into the worlds (servers). Widening the pipe could cause server crashes and mask what's causing the problem, so till then either a) bear with us by waiting to play b) bear with us and attempt to login over and over again or c) go create a character on a JP server which are mostly unaffected.

What I hate is that the server is full based on how many people are login in, not by how many are actually doing something. Go by any city and you will see so many people afk for hours, but the server doesn't kick them and those who want to play can't get in. If they are going to continue login restrictions, they need a system that kick people afk, cause they refuse to give up there spot in the server. There is nothing in this game that requires you to be login in and afk.

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Originally Posted by 12ozMouse

Why are people being allowed to stand AFK for hours taking spots I could be playing in..

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We've been asking this for days.

I have yet to see anything addressing error 1017 at all. It's almost as if they are just going full denial of it happening. I also fail to see how they expected this population size, they had to know how many preorders they had so why not tailor the server population sizes accordingly? I think they should probably give the free 30 days a week long extension in order to compensate for those players who will most likely loose the week while they attempt to play catch up.

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Originally Posted by Velveteen

Do you have a solution to this?

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Play on a JP server.

Here's the response I got from SE....

Greetings,

Thank you for using our FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn support.

We are sincerely sorry to hear that you are unable to log into the game at the moment.

The server may experience congestion issues at the moment. However, rest assured that we are monitoring all Worlds in order to resolve any issues that may occur as soon as possible. Therefore, in the meantime, we would like you to please wait a little bit and check our official websites and forums for our announcements or maintenance notices.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn - The Lodestone:
http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/

Official FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Forums:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forum.php

We thank you very much for your patience and your understanding and we wish you a very nice day.

Kind regards,

The FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn GM team

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Originally Posted by Mature

AFK user should be kickes out after 10 mins

Q system should comeback. I dont care if im number 300 on the waiting list but at least I know that ill be in eventually.

Can we have that please?

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ive been in queue at 900 in WOW playing on stormrage. even that only took an hour to get onto the game.

been trying to get on Goblin for 2 hours now.... i just want blm...

has SE actually acknowledged this issue yet? I'd like some kind of timeline as to when this 1017 error won't be a problem anymore.... I'm not paying 15 dollars a month to see an error message. I'll go back to WOW if anything else.. content might be boring and old, but at least they have their shit together.

Sigh...I finally got in....alt+tabbed real fast and the game crashed. F M L

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Originally Posted by Glason

Play on a JP server.

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i have a concern playing in a JP data center when I am EST. saying that though, know of an english community on one of the JP servers?

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and my client cannot get the JP server list at this moment ;p

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Originally Posted by 12ozMouse

Why are people being allowed to stand AFK for hours taking spots I could be playing in..

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Because they pay the same amount you do to play the game. As much as it sucks, most don't feel like waiting 3 hours even TRYING to log on. I'm not saying it's right, but the real problem here is SE.

I am sorry but this launch is complete bullshit from the get-go. It started with TONS of code issues and beta issues and the shit keeps flying. 3 hours of constantly trying to log in today and getting 1017. I have actually been in queue 3 times and THEN get the "Server is full" popup OVER my queue notice. What the Fuck?? I was annoyed by all this then perturbed but now I am just downright pissed the hell off.
This is ridiculous from a company that has the money and resources to NOT have all this crap happen. FFXIV ARR is a full-on comedy of errors.

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Originally Posted by Fanderay

Last week during Gamescom, Carbine didn't really announce anything new about Wildstar, but devs in NA were still up in the middle of the night to update their website and tweet in real time. . . They don't just post things; they have actual conversations with us.

So far SE has been mostly silent, and when they do post something it's just some non-informative text that has been copied and pasted in the News section. It's like the whole company is being run by robots (except for the fact that robots would probably at least solve the problem). Even if they don't care about us, isn't it good business sense to at least pretend like they do?

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This! I honestly would just like updates even if it isn't a full-fledged conversation. I'd just like to see that they're doing SOMETHING and know that they know there's a problem.

I decided I wanted the mount that came with the CE so I upgraded my order when it prompted me to do so & wouldn't you know, there was no 1017 in site when it came to taking me money

But when it comes to me enjoying said purchase I get 1017. There is not even 1 EU/NA server available right now to make a new character on.

Fxxk The Se , Really silly ， We Bough A Ce Key Just For See You Server Full List 1037 cant join game ?
at least u make it can join waitting list , but now never ?
waste cd-key waste month card . cheat our consumer money SE ?

Originally Posted by 12ozMouse View Post
Why are people being allowed to stand AFK for hours taking spots I could be playing in..

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Originally Posted by Holice

We've been asking this for days.

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Why should we have to worry about available slots on any given world? SE had no idea whatsoever how many worlds/servers would be needed at launch? They don't seem to be doing a very good job about keeping people informed about 1017gate - the people who paid money to buy their game with the expectation that they would be able to play said game.

If we all chose a JP server, could we play there? Is everything still in English for our versions of the game? Just random JP players running around?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctgSw22A1o < completely relevant.

I feel like I'm playing a Blizzard game:

No real information
No contact
General Copy 'n Pasted commentary
Game isn't really working

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Originally Posted by Ayella

While not the best policy from a monetary standpoint... spending that extra money and over delivering with a smooth launch has it's own benefits.... look at the D3 launch... similar situation... no one could login.

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That's bull... I had D3 running everyday from launch and so did all my friends who played it... just cause a handful of people couldn't get on for whatever reason doesn't mean we all couldn't get on. Just like all the wow expansions... I never had any issue with any of their releases... albeit I only played about 2-3 hours at a time theres a good chance it happened when I wasnt home but never had the issues when I wanted to play... same goes for 1.0. I beta tested it and did the EA without a single hitch. I will admit Aion *PVP* servers had issues but non pvp servers and RP servers DID NOT have those issues. 1.0 only flopped cause of all the restrictions on leveling and such... who wants to play a game with only a 15 hour window for the week to level. (though there were MANY ways to rapidly level and feel like you bypassed that restriction) THIS ISN'T something to be expected in an release day. We have THOUSANDS who can't get on.. SE deserves to be reported to the Better Buisness Bureau. If by the 29th I still can't log on properly I WILL report them. They will deserve to have their reputation ruined.

Please give us the queue!! I would like to play this awesome game but can't cause of the 1017. Plus, I agree on kicking afk people off after a certain amount of time to give others a chance to play.

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Originally Posted by Glason

Where is your source for this? I haven't seen anything on any of the SE sites that indicates that this will be an option. Would it be nice? Sure, but why do that when they are just clearly limiting character creation as a means to stop server population increases?

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Look up the Mog Station. That is what is intended to handle the world transfer.

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Originally Posted by Glason

And what exactly are the "proper channels"? Aside from the standard, we're working the problem updates, I haven't seen a FFXIV community manager like person even address the masses of frustrated players.

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https://support.na.square-enix.com/c...p?id=5382&la=1
This is the link to their support. Many players have already submitted questions and concerns through this portal.

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Originally Posted by Glason

But does that kind of award or bonus really affect how SE would do things in the future? Digital "bonus/awards" don't affect the bottom line of a big company like SE and the bottom line is what really brings attention to the people in charge who can make changes (and make them happen fast!)

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For this I do agree with you that hurting a business's bottom line does get their attention very quickly and usually gets results. However they are not always positive results. If too many players decided they simply want refunds for the game and SE gets financial reports showing that FF14 is not longer considered profitable to maintain then the game will never get better. Most likely their losses will be cut, FF14 will be designated a failure, people will get fired, and us players will have lost a very good game. I don't want that to happen.

And thank you for reading my post. I really appreciate it.

If you make a game and has this problem all you to do is raise up how many people can play on one world or start moving people around to different worlds. Should not take this long to fix problem and won't mess up the game at all.

cheat money !!!! Buy Key Cant Play , But For What , So many day still having this problem , waiting list also cant in .

I'm having the same problem trying to log in. This game is almost impossible to play. I played Ver 1.0 and that was just bad BUT it was easy to log in (no one played that's why :p). This is retarded that we have to continue to try and log in to HOPE we could find a spot to play.

The big problem is that the server doesn't boot people for going AFK for 30-60mins at a time or even longer. My advice to everyone...once you log in....NEVER LOG OUT!!!

At what point am I allowed to start complaining? I have been quiet since early access started, and the only reason I am upset now, is that the servers are apparently full, but I have to wait till the middle of next month to switch worlds. I don't even want to be on this world, my friends are on another world having no problems whatsoever. I bought the collectors edition of 1.0 on release day, and I'm getting pretty upset.

The game is amazing, and when I do get to play for an hour or so I have a great time, but the amount of time I have to spend attempting to connect greatly outweighs the enjoyment I get from playing the actual game.

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Originally Posted by Design

I feel like I'm playing a Blizzard game:

No real information
No contact
General Copy 'n Pasted commentary
Game isn't really working

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What Blizzard games are you playing? Blizzard is always quick to say "Hey something's wrong. Give us a bit to fix it." Hell, didn't they comment on the D3 problems within, like, half an hour? 30 minutes<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<5 days.

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Originally Posted by Mercer

Look up the Mog Station. That is what is intended to handle the world transfer.

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Sorry I wasn't being clear. I meant FREE world transfer. Where is there any mention of "FREE" world transfer? I can easily see SE allowing PAID world transfers (WoW does that all the time). And yes WoW does allow free transfers from heavily populated servers to lesser ones but a) they have a history of doing that and b) they've mentioned it on their site and twitter and blogs. SE does not have a history and they have NOT mentioned "FREE" world transfers anywhere on their sites.

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Originally Posted by Enugi_Geranth

At what point am I allowed to start complaining? I have been quiet since early access started, and the only reason I am upset now, is that the servers are apparently full, but I have to wait till the middle of next month to switch worlds. I don't even want to be on this world, my friends are on another world having no problems whatsoever. I bought the collectors edition of 1.0 on release day, and I'm getting pretty upset.

The game is amazing, and when I do get to play for an hour or so I have a great time, but the amount of time I have to spend attempting to connect greatly outweighs the enjoyment I get from playing the actual game.

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To be fair, "Next month" starts this weekend, so while it should be solved long before the middle of next month, that could be a lot farther off than it is.

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Originally Posted by Enugi_Geranth

At what point am I allowed to start complaining?

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Simple: If you have paid any amount of money to SE, you have a right to complain. As a paying customer, you should be vocal on both your praises and complaints from day 1.

HAHAH!! Bring up the Launcher, and read the CURRENT KNOWN ISSUES!!!! ITS THE NEWEST UPDATE ON THE LAUNCHER!! Telling me that they don't know about the 1,000 + posts on their site about the login restriction, AFK-ers? Oh, if its not on there, then is the game working as intended SE?

i wonder if they will delete this forum thread like they did for the 3102 error reporting.