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[Glason]

...Also, they have instituted a method to freely transfer characters from server to server so that when these servers are brought online that players can opt to move to them, thus relieving the load on the current servers.

Where is your source for this? I haven't seen anything on any of the SE sites that indicates that this will be an option. Would it be nice? Sure, but why do that when they are just clearly limiting character creation as a means to stop server population increases?

As for the lack of an AFK kick function in the game, I think that as players we can petition for that to be added into the game. Via the proper channels.

And what exactly are the "proper channels"? Aside from the standard, we're working the problem updates, I haven't seen a FFXIV community manager like person even address the masses of frustrated players.

As far as compensation for the time lost by literally thousands of players affected, I would suggest calling for a fair compromise. It's been suggested that players should receive a day for a day exchange for all players until this problem is resolved. Another thing that can be suggested are apology items. Many online games often award bonuses or special items in the event of service interruption on such large scales. This can also be an option.

But does that kind of award or bonus really affect how SE would do things in the future? Digital "bonus/awards" don't affect the bottom line of a big company like SE and the bottom line is what really brings attention to the people in charge who can make changes (and make them happen fast!)

[Mercer]

Where is your source for this? I haven't seen anything on any of the SE sites that indicates that this will be an option. Would it be nice? Sure, but why do that when they are just clearly limiting character creation as a means to stop server population increases?

Look up the Mog Station. That is what is intended to handle the world transfer.

And what exactly are the "proper channels"? Aside from the standard, we're working the problem updates, I haven't seen a FFXIV community manager like person even address the masses of frustrated players.

https://support.na.square-enix.com/c...p?id=5382&la=1
This is the link to their support. Many players have already submitted questions and concerns through this portal.

But does that kind of award or bonus really affect how SE would do things in the future? Digital "bonus/awards" don't affect the bottom line of a big company like SE and the bottom line is what really brings attention to the people in charge who can make changes (and make them happen fast!)

For this I do agree with you that hurting a business's bottom line does get their attention very quickly and usually gets results. However they are not always positive results. If too many players decided they simply want refunds for the game and SE gets financial reports showing that FF14 is not longer considered profitable to maintain then the game will never get better. Most likely their losses will be cut, FF14 will be designated a failure, people will get fired, and us players will have lost a very good game. I don't want that to happen.

And thank you for reading my post. I really appreciate it.

[Glason]

Look up the Mog Station. That is what is intended to handle the world transfer.

Sorry I wasn't being clear. I meant FREE world transfer. Where is there any mention of "FREE" world transfer? I can easily see SE allowing PAID world transfers (WoW does that all the time). And yes WoW does allow free transfers from heavily populated servers to lesser ones but a) they have a history of doing that and b) they've mentioned it on their site and twitter and blogs. SE does not have a history and they have NOT mentioned "FREE" world transfers anywhere on their sites.

[Mercer]

Sorry I wasn't being clear. I meant FREE world transfer. Where is there any mention of "FREE" world transfer? I can easily see SE allowing PAID world transfers (WoW does that all the time). And yes WoW does allow free transfers from heavily populated servers to lesser ones but a) they have a history of doing that and b) they've mentioned it on their site and twitter and blogs. SE does not have a history and they have NOT mentioned "FREE" world transfers anywhere on their sites.

Fair enough. I imagine that should they be rather restrictive about it that they would probably open up a short, and I do emphasize short, window where players can transfer their characters for free. While I do hope SE does not do this, you are absolutely right in that it is a very real possibility that they may charge to do so, or they may simply transfer excess players without any warning. I am hoping that this does not come to pass, as many people will be extremely upset, including myself.

[Stylin]

Im just going to make another Character on a Japanese Server. No Worries here.

[leonart]

Im just going to make another Character on a Japanese Server. No Worries here.

if we all did that and crashed the jp servers do you think they would address the na/eu servers then?

[Stylin]

I dont know man. Sometimes i feel that the NA/ EU players get no love from the Japanese. Its like their players are more important to them than we are. Im a paying customer just like everyone else. I never actually canceled my Subscription during 1.0. Im still missing my Goubbie Mount, and my Airship pass.