Did anyone consider this to be another DDoS Attack?

I mean think about it. Blizzard ent. has confirmed that they have been victim of recent DDoS attacks as have other MMO's. Maybe it's FFXIV being attacked now?

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Originally Posted by Grimmel

I mean think about it. Blizzard ent. has confirmed that they have been victim of recent DDoS attacks as have other MMO's. Maybe it's FFXIV being attacked now?

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Actually I don't think this is a straight DDoS attack, otherwise no one would be able to be in the game, yet there are people in it. Also, hitting the 'World Full' queue, so it means that things are getting through. No... I think this is a coordinated 'Let's have thousands log on to the servers at once and see if we can crash it' kind of thing. There's not been a world queue on my server in months and suddenly there's one tonight... yeah, something fishy with that.

Not sure why anyone would attack the game; then again stupid people don't need a reason to do stupid things.

I would not be surprised if that is what is going on.

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Originally Posted by Malzian

Actually I don't think this is a straight DDoS attack, otherwise no one would be able to be in the game, yet there are people in it. Also, hitting the 'World Full' queue, so it means that things are getting through. No... I think this is a coordinated 'Let's have thousands log on to the servers at once and see if we can crash it' kind of thing. There's not been a world queue on my server in months and suddenly there's one tonight... yeah, something fishy with that.

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That world ques are likely from disconnected players trying to log in. If the servers are getting hit by a DDoS then its not overwhelmingly powerful enough to cause a crash but strong enough to interfere with people's connections.

Don't worry, everyone, the culprits will soon be brought to justice. I have enlisted the aid of Eorzea's top gentleman inspector!

http://i.imgur.com/CMy6ae6.png?1

WoW was attacked because it had just put out a major expansion.
Rift was attacked because it had just out their expansion.

Why would anyone attack FFXIV at this point in time? On a random sunday that only inconveniences the ones who are going to be playing/paying for the game regardless of what happens?
What would be the point?
No this is not a DDoS attack

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Originally Posted by Fyrebrand

Don't worry, everyone, the culprits will soon be brought to justice. I have enlisted the aid of Eorzea's top gentleman inspector!

http://i.imgur.com/CMy6ae6.png?1

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We're screwed...

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Originally Posted by Malzian

We're screwed...

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I agree with this statement.

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Originally Posted by Grimmel

I mean think about it. Blizzard ent. has confirmed that they have been victim of recent DDoS attacks as have other MMO's. Maybe it's FFXIV being attacked now?

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It's the aliens. I swear.

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Originally Posted by IfritReborn

WoW was attacked because it had just put out a major expansion.
Rift was attacked because it had just out their expansion.

Why would anyone attack FFXIV at this point in time? On a random sunday that only inconveniences the ones who are going to be playing/paying for the game regardless of what happens?
What would be the point?
No this is not a DDoS attack

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Why does anyone perform a DDoS? Most DDoSs on game servers are for the performer's kicks.