Well at least SE is working on it

All World Login Difficulties (Nov. 16)
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties wherein players are being disconnected and having a difficult time logging into FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. The issue is being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Date & Time]
From Nov. 16, 2014 5:26 p.m. (PST)

[Details]
Players are being disconnected and having a difficult time logging in.

[Cause]
-Under investigation

[Affected Service]
-FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn

Yep, as they always do.

Unfortuenly tho the forum panic squad only needs 5 minutes of downtime before the "this game is gonna die" topics starts raining down.

Shmanington is doing gods work. I feel so sorry for him having to repost that in the 80 or so rabid panic threads.

I was able to log back in for a time, but my friends had gone to do different things so I decided to log out... figured it was solved but not just yet.

The funniest thing is that a moderator condensed all the threads into one thread, which was then deleted. NO THREADS FOR JOO!

The thread is there. It's the "Lag Spike?" thread. The problem is the Mod posted broken links. The first is supposed to be the thread in the Status forum for the problem (the same info that's on the Lodestone). The second link is the Lag Spike thread.

Actually the thread is still up, his link is just not working for some reason. I found the thread and it's link ends with the same numbers and words as his link

Edit: ninja'd

Yeah, it'll likely be back up and running fine tomorrow.

Dear Players,

We would like to you inform you that this matter has been brought to our attention, and is being addressed at this time. Should you wish to keep informed, you may view updates at:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-16-Nov.-17%29

In order for us to better address our customers, we are consolidating all concerns on this matter into one thread. Should you wish to contribute feedback on this matter, you may do so at:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...4375-Lag-Spike

All other threads regarding this matter will be closed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!