Not being able to speak to the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" in the "Victory in Peril" quest

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01-31-2014, 06:50 AM
Sinoa

Not being able to speak to the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" in the "Victory in Peril" quest

Time: January30, 2014 at 4:33pm
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: Sinoa Ki
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/16
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Roegadyn
In-Game time:9:39 PM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. After completing the initial part of the quest, I was sent to speak to a suspicious Pirate (Shifty-eyed Sailor)
2. I can click on him but no dialog opens up, only the camera slightly moves and the nothing after that
Connection Specs:
1.Broadband/Cox Cable
2. Arris/TM602G/115
01-31-2014, 09:15 AM
Nitsah

Also having this bug.

Time: January 30, 2014 at 6:09pm
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: X'redana Nitsah
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/15
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Miqo'te F
In-Game time: 12:10 AM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. Got to the step "Find the suspicious pirate." in the "Victory in Peril" quest.
2. Cannot talk or interact with the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" to advance the quest.

It seems to be a common problem. I've seen several others stuck here as well.
01-31-2014, 09:59 AM
Vayle

That shifty guy doesn't like me either

Also having this bug. * editing to add additional info on machine specs in hopes this will help*

Time: January 30, 2014 at 6:57pm
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: Vayle Karcsi
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/18
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Elezen Male
In-Game time: 12:57 AM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. Got to the step "Find the suspicious pirate." in the "Victory in Peril" quest.
2. Cannot talk or interact with the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" to advance the quest.

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider:Cable/Comcast Xfinity
- Modem maker/model number: Motorola /SB6141

PC Specs
-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-
Windows 7 Ultimate
Processor: AMD Athlon II x4 645 3.10Ghz
RAM: 8 GB
System Type : 32 bit operating system
Graphics card : NVidia GeForce GT 120

Browser Information
- Name and version of the browser currently in-use: Fire Fox 26.0
- Internet Explorer Version: 11.0.9600.16476CO
01-31-2014, 10:27 AM
Nonogofo

Unable to advance quest

Also having this bug.

Time: January 30, 2014 at 5:26 p.m. (PST)
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: Nonofono Colbernoux
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/15
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Elezen Male
In-Game time: 1:26 AM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. Got to the step "Find the suspicious pirate." in the "Victory in Peril" quest.
2. Cannot talk or interact with the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" to advance the quest.
02-01-2014, 01:59 PM
Phayon

Having the same issue. Caused a major halt to the game since there is no other way to advance the story =\
02-01-2014, 03:05 PM
Nyghtmarerobu

Having the same problem

I am also having the same bug. Glad this is an alternate character, but still mildly frustrationg.

Time: February 1st, 2014 at 1:02 a.m. (EST)
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: Lyseria Sineos
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/15
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Mi'quote Female
In-Game time: 8:12 AM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. Got to the step "Find the suspicious pirate." in the "Victory in Peril" quest.
2. Cannot talk or interact with the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" to advance the quest.

I was also playing on PS3, hopefully that will help as well, but it looks like this bug might only be on Balmung since all current posts are from there.
02-01-2014, 10:17 PM
Aloominum

Same Problem, very frustrating as I want to progress the main story :(

Time: February 1st, 2014 at 11:11pm (AEST)
Frequency: Always
World Name: Balmung
Character Name: Aliesha Maez
NPC Name: Shifty-Eyed Sailor
Monster Name: N/A
Class/Level: Arcanist/15
Party or Solo: Solo
Race: Hyur Female
In-Game time: 12:30 PM
Area And coordinates: Lower La Noscea (X:23,Y:34)
Steps:
1. Got to the step "Find the suspicious pirate." in the "Victory in Peril" quest.
2. Cannot talk or interact with the "Shifty-eyed Sailor" to advance the quest.
02-02-2014, 02:37 AM
Malekzus

Greetings Sinoa,

We thank you for posting your concerns regarding ISSUE. I have made sure to submit all of your information to the development team and they will thoroughly investigate this matter based on your report. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that a direct response will be posted on this thread, but I do recommend checking Here or Here for any details regarding the development team's investigation.

Thanks for your report!

- Malekzus