Delayed Mechanics Animations, ongoing issue

Hi all.
As the title states, I am still having problems with animations being delayed. Most noteably in alliance raides, level 70 and up. Sometimes it makes it impossible to play, as the boss animations may delay for quite a few moments and I won't know what is happening and my character, when casting, will freeze in a pose just gliding around, until the animation releases.

I just did two tracroutes, but I don't know how to read these. Any advce or help will be appreciated. Please do note, however, I do not believe the issue is with my PC.

PS C:\Users\xxxxx> tracert 204.2.29.122

Tracing route to 204.2.29.122 over a maximum of 30 hops

1 1 ms 1 ms <1 ms dsldevice.attlocal.net [redacted]
2 3 ms 2 ms 3 ms 107-195-52-1.lightspeed.btrgla.sbcglobal.net [107.195.52.1]
3 4 ms 4 ms 2 ms 99.15.12.142
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 18 ms 17 ms 16 ms ae-13.a01.dllstx14.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.8.213]
11 18 ms 16 ms 17 ms ae-20.r22.dllstx14.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.3.114]
12 * * 47 ms ae-2.r24.lsanca07.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.7.69]
13 57 ms 56 ms 56 ms ae-5.a01.scrmca03.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.2.7]
14 56 ms 59 ms 57 ms ae-1.a00.scrmca03.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.4.76]
15 57 ms 59 ms 56 ms xe-0-0-5-0.a00.scrmca03.us.ce.gin.ntt.net [128.241.2.18]
16 * * 57 ms 204.2.29.241
17 54 ms 55 ms 56 ms 204.2.29.122

Trace complete.
PS C:\Users\xxxxx> tracert 204.2.29.122



Tracing route to 204.2.29.122 over a maximum of 30 hops

1 1 ms <1 ms 1 ms dsldevice.attlocal.net [redacted]
2 2 ms 2 ms 3 ms 107-195-52-1.lightspeed.btrgla.sbcglobal.net [107.195.52.1]
3 2 ms 2 ms 4 ms 99.15.12.142
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 18 ms 21 ms 18 ms ae-13.a01.dllstx14.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.8.213]
11 17 ms 15 ms 15 ms ae-20.r22.dllstx14.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.3.114]
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 57 ms 60 ms 57 ms ae-5.a01.scrmca03.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.2.7]
14 58 ms 57 ms 57 ms ae-1.a00.scrmca03.us.bb.gin.ntt.net [129.250.4.76]
15 57 ms 58 ms 59 ms xe-0-0-5-0.a00.scrmca03.us.ce.gin.ntt.net [128.241.2.18]
16 * * 57 ms 204.2.29.241
17 60 ms 57 ms 56 ms 204.2.29.122

Edit to add: I am on Aether Data Center, Midgardsormr Server. My ISP is AT&T Fiber and I am on the 1000 plan (1 gig download speed). I live in Louisiana.

Good morning! Thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

The issue you are describing is most associated with interference with game data. Many actions can trigger this error, such as a slow internet connection, certain security/privacy changes on the default Internet browser, an application running in the background causing interference, use of a VPN or an odd connection (EG: schools or cafes), a possible virus detected on the device, many rapid payments at once, and numerous other actions.

We advise clearing the cache/cookies/browsing data from your default web browser, disabling any web browser extensions (EG: ad-blocker) and trying again. We also suggest resetting the connection (router/modem) you are using to connect to the Internet before trying again.

Open the control panel of the PC and go to ‘Network and Internet’. Once there select ‘Internet Options’
- Under the "General" tab, please delete ALL browser history.
- Under the "Security" tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or no higher than "Medium"
- Under the "Privacy" tab, click “Advanced” and select ‘Accept’ under both First Party and Third Party Cookies.
- Under the "Advanced" tab, please make sure that "Allow software to run or install even if signature is invalid" is CHECKED.
- Make sure that all SSL and TLS (EXCEPT SSL 3.0) are CHECKED. [SSL 3.0 should be UNCHECKED]
- Hit "Apply" to save the settings, and then "OK, to close the Internet Options menu.
- Right-Click on the FFXIV launcher icon and select "Properties"
- Hit "Apply", then "OK" to save the changes.
- Please RESTART your PC now. Once your PC has been restarted, Right-Click the FFXIV launcher icon once more and select "Run as Administrator"
*Make sure your fire wall or antivirus program is not interfering with the game

Lastly, check to see if the following port ranges are opened on your router. You can contact your ISP and request they open them for you:
▼TCP
54992 through 54994,
55006 through 55007,
55021 through 55040

Try disabling background applications and do a clean boot by opening the task manager and selecting the “Start up” tab. Disable everything and then restart the PC.
Lastly, we suggest to power cycle the console and router by shutting down the Router and leaving the power supply unplugged for 5-10 minutes.

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