The server is full, try again later (1017)

[Brytwend]

Not that it really matters, although it's a little weird, but when I try to log in now it gives me one error that makes me unable to see the JP servers at all, which is fine because I'm not using them.

Still can't play on Balmung. Hope everyone in game is having a good time.

[Griever28]

Well I gave up for now after 40 minutes of trying I'm sick of it :/ I would rather wait in a queue... then be faced with the error.. I dont care how long the queue is, with a queue at least I know I have a chance of getting in and can monitor my progress and not have to spam to get in..

[kpau]

Seriously, you can't blame anyone for "gaming" the situation and staying in once they get in. Has anyone official explained why they thought no-afk-timer was a good idea? That only clears a "dumb as shit" mark if the server is sized to handle every account online at once.

[Valpohawk]

They should restart the servers every couple of hours or so. At least the AFK people would be booted and it would give the rest of us a chance at getting to play some.

[Kaulgrim]

I've never seen a game nowadays that flat out denies you entry. There has always been a queue. That's ridiculous, I took today off to play. I am not a happy customer.

[Redsock]

I am getting the 1017 error on Adamantoise(NA). They definitely need to get an afk timer in this game ASAP!!

[Tristaris]

What is SE's stance on using an automated clicker/macro to spam the hell out of the 0 key to get in?

[Kalam]

Whats funny is, we haven't reached peak play hours yet... lol. Lesson learned, I won't log off tomorrow before I leave for work.

[Mature]

Can I ask , is this 1017 error due to people playing in thw worlds and that's why we can't get in or due to a fault on the server?! Bit confused tbh

[Hip_Uncle_Z]

I agree on the queue. I'd rather leave my PC on awhile than to hopelessly (with aggravation) try to log-in every few minutes.

I was in early access and faced this exact misfortune, which prevented enjoyment of the game.

Now, I'm unable to post in the regular forums because the servers are too full for me to hit 15 on any character.

I was one of the reviewers that had really though SE was changing around with the re-release of FF14. I even chipped in on the Collectors Edition, as a sign of good faith towards SE. Afterall, Beta went much smoother with ARR than it did with v1.

I feel like this is textbook carelessness towards the NA/EU fanbase on the part of Square Enix.

• No responses on twitter and next to none here.
• Phone service has taken some users several hours to be left without assistance.
• They know it's an issue, but haven't pushed towards a fix.
• They had this issue before... and still didn't learn from the past.
• Emphasis on their giveaway contests, instead of getting the game servers working correctly and crash free.

I'm very disappointed at what's happening.