Normal Server Queues

Why can't we just have normal server queues like every other game instead of this 1017 crap? Even if the queues were an hour long, at least we wouldn't have to hammer the system.

Sigh SE, do something right for a change. All the maintenance and there is still log in problems....

Agreed. The absolute worst mistake they've made in all of this is not adopting an industry-wide standard. Queues save server stress, they relieve player anxiety, and they generally make the situation infinitely better.

Remove the 1017 error and put is in a queue.

I was in a queue...#15. Then I got booted. Seriously...this is annoying. I'm on vacation. I was able to log in around noon today, but I had to go pick up my car because it was getting fixed. I logged out...and now I can't get back in. I'd be FINE if I were in a queue, even for 2 freaking hours. At least I'd be in a queue...

Yes, I'd like to see a single response regarding the logic of this reject connection opposed to queue decision.

There doesn't seem to be a single reason as to why this is a GOOD thing.

Wth I was in a que #21 and then I still got the 1017 error :s:s

Even when they have queues up it doesn't seem to really mean anything. I was 430ish in a queue last night, it changed twice to 419 then to 406 then it just kicked me out of the queue and told me the server was full.

I'm not one to throw a tantrum over something like this, as I know SE is working on the issues, but it is getting a little frustrating.

Their reasoning behind it is that they're trying to keep server populations low for the time being until they can get the environment stabilized. I understand and sympathize with your frustrations, but they've made this very clear. Having a QUEUE whether or not you want to believe it does add to the server traffic itself.

Just know that a queue in software development is similar to a line in a grocery store. If there was a constant line way backed up they wouldn't have a chance to get things situated because they're constantly helping customers while trying to do work on their register or whatever. Whatever analogy you want to use, should help you understand.

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Originally Posted by Fallic

We all understand....ok well not ALL of us, but its still on the disappointing side to say the least.

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I agree. I wish it wasn't that way. I hate retrying over the duration of 1-2 hours just to get into my server. Bummer.

Feels like punishment if I leave to even eat at this point.... Ding ding, no mo' play time for you". Never thought i would wish for the beta days on anything....

F*ck this 1017 crap. Spend a dime SE, expand your servers. Thats why the rework of a shitty game in the first place...to get more players.

We all understand....ok well not ALL of us, but its still on the disappointing side to say the least.

Amen to the OP. Even if the queue is like 5000, at least I can go do something else and get an idea of how long I'd have to wait to play instead of spamming the X button on my controller repeatedly.

You all need jobs, or stop taking vacations on the early start period of an MMO. Lesson learned for some I guess.

This may be a "bonus" for preordering but tomorrow is launch and I officially PAYED for my month of service with the game. I expect the bullcrap 1017 to be gone and actual queues in place. Server limitations at launch will decide if I continue to support this game (it is a beautiful game when I get to play it). If I can't play the game that I purchased then there is no point in paying for it.

its pretty obvious that if they haven't implemented such a simple feature, they simply have elected not to. our requests probably wont do much good. the irony in all of this is that errors are worse than queue lines.

you would have the same problem with the lobby server that you have with the world servers. It would become so overloaded with people lined up to enter that it would crash and burn.

Honestly the best fix for this is just to restart the server every couple of hours that will clear out a big amount of afkers.

Come on over and pre-order FFXIV: ARR and you will be able to gain early access to the game! (conditions apply for NA servers)

1. If you are a school-age kid with no job and school has not started, you can get early access

2. If you are an adult with no job living with his/her parents, or draining someone else of their cash, you can get early access

3. If you have more than one computer and leave your character logged in while at work, you can get early access

However, we regret to inform you that if you are a contributing member to society and have a job, the servers will be too full for you to get any early access play-time by the time you get off. We, however, thank you for sending us your money earlier than those that have to wait for release, even though there is no longer an incentive to do so.

We apologize for taking your money and not providing the service we promised to all that entered early access.

Have a nice day; and we hope to see you again soon :D

The queue vs try again later message reminds me of this TED talks session with Rory Sutherland. Especially the waiting for a train part.

Also just an interesting video to watch while you wait to log on ^,^

http://on.ted.com/Sutherland

Everything works as intended. Now go play something else

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Originally Posted by Risae

Everything works as intended. Now go play something else

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If everything is working as intended then why did Yoshi P write an apology?

It makes no sense to me, they HAVE a queue system, WHY TURN IT OFF???

All it's doing is causing people to get super frustrated and constantly ping the servers over and over and over.

The problem is SE doesnt seem to know wtf they are doing. About to cancel, they aren't getting my money if this keeps up on the 27th.

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Originally Posted by Varok89

About to cancel, they aren't getting my money if this keeps up on the 27th.

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Since Beta 4 (and I was in Beta 3), I have played a grand total of one day, because of 3102, 90000 and 1017. I cannot even begin to think what tomorrow might be like, and the lack of customer service and - truth be told - customer care is astounding. I have never PAID for a game that I simply couldn't play. From vanilla WoW to GW1, GW2, etc., never have I had such nightmarish server problems. I can't even get INTO the game to enjoy it...

I am not going to activate my code until the problems are resolved, because I am not going to pay them one dime for a game I cannot play because of their terrible, terrible servers and service.