After the second "big" attack on psn servers, i think it would be a great idea to "unlink" psn with ffxiv. I feel like i'm speaking on behalf of all ps3 and ps4 users here by saying that it would be great to just let us play without the need of psn. As psn is not required to play but just to start the launcher.
PSN unlinking
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12-27-2014, 10:54 PMStylelinkPSN unlinking
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12-27-2014, 11:59 PMGhasto
Speaking as a PC user who raids with PS4 users, YES PLEASE.
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12-28-2014, 12:10 AMSqua11_Leonhart
Yeaaa,
not gunna happen, this is a mandatory thing with sony... -
12-28-2014, 12:17 AMMagis
Not going to happen. PS3/PS4 are probably required to use the PSN to do any game network traffic. Even if it was possible, like hell Sony would allow this exception.
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12-28-2014, 12:53 AMdark494FTFY.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magis
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12-28-2014, 01:35 AMYumi_umi
So weird how if u sign off after u login in game you can continue to play lol.
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12-28-2014, 01:51 AMMiyuki_ShuraI am in the same situation. Pretty frustrating when it's a busy holiday week and we all manage to find one time to that'll work to try and get our clears. Then PSN ruins it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghasto
I understand that Sony requires a handshake to their network, but I really think something like an MMO should be an exception to that. It's a lot more devastating. -
12-28-2014, 02:00 AMZorlinta
Well probably what stops from unlink from psn is a some sony agreement or licence type, because streaming services can run without need it, though not sure how about those services run updates. But still, im think that the psn networking design (also marketing and licences) should be changed to stop this thing of ddos attacks affect everything connected.
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12-28-2014, 02:02 AMTruxton
I agree with this. It's absolutely infuriating because stuff like this only enforces the kind of negative attitude that pc players tend to direct at players on ps3/ps4. It's hard to argue with it too when they can sit there comfortably playing and we're stuck with dozens of errors and apologies from sony. The fact that we don't even need psn itself to play, just to start the client is completely idiotic.
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12-28-2014, 03:00 AMOberin
Unfortunately, it is a Sony issue, not a Square Enix issue. They are certainly willing to work with platforms. They've said, for example, that they'd gladly have an Xbox One version; if Microsoft would lift their very silly ban on cross-platform games and the demand that developers use Microsofts servers. If FFXIV could use it's own datacentres and connect alongside PC gamers (like the PS4 version); then they'd go for it!
I'm not sure what the justification of the PSN link is. But it is what it is! Thankfully, I've got the PC version as well. And I play it with my DualShock 4 controller! (When my wife and I play together, one of us plays in the living room on my MacBook Pro; using Steam In-Home Streaming from my gaming PC. And the other on the PS4. We each have a PS4 and a PC version of the game, so we can play whenever on whichever machine.) -
12-28-2014, 06:39 AMZumi
They aren't going to allow a licensed game not to have a psn check due to piracy issues.
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12-28-2014, 07:50 AMLoui2I also have the PC version and I CANNOT get it to work the same as the PS4 no matter what files I change and no matter what driver I use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oberin
To move the left stick it has to be completely pushed till you can't push it no more; I can't even walk (same with the right stick and the camera), my triggers have to be pressed completely which I cannot do because my right trigger is worn out (so I can't even use the right trigger), and those problems alone prevent me from being able to play effectively...
Why can't Sony collaborate with SE to have SE servers license check in the event that PSN goes down?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zumi
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12-28-2014, 08:45 AMMature
Yes please
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12-28-2014, 10:32 AMnuggletsSounds like you're having a driver issue. Have you tried the DS4-Windows tools that are available? I don't have any of the problems you've mentioned and I use my DS4 on the PC the majority of the time that I play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loui2
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12-29-2014, 04:30 AMMalzian
SE could have its game bypass the PSN check, but it would cost SE extra money to do it most likely. Which means that it would then (as businesses are oft to do) charge its PS users more for the sub than the PC, which would then elicit a whole new kind of rage that will further fill the forums.
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12-29-2014, 10:12 AMOberin+1. My DS4 works on my PC (or on my Mac streaming from my PC using Steam In-Home Streaming) the same way it does on PS4. Same controls, etc. Gameplay is exactly the same. Only difference is I have to make gear and hotkey changes twice, once on both platforms. Really wish configuration was server-sided.Quote:
Originally Posted by nugglets
Windows doesn't do well with a Dualshock 4 without the aid of third party software, like DS4 Windows.
Follow this link:
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...ock_4_exactly/
That's got all the steps to get your DS4 optimized for FFXIV on the PC. I'd also recommend using it wired; it seems to work a lot better that way. Using it wired also means you don't have to "un pair" it from the PS4. Just plug it in and it works fine; and then press the PS button and start using it wirelessly on the PS4. That's what I do, works great.