The server is full, try again later (1017)

[Nightshayde]

I can only echo what's already been stated before, but we really do need to kick every AFK player after a certain time and we need the queue implemented. I have books I could read, TV shows I could watch on my laptop while I wait, all sorts of things I COULD be doing while I wait to get into the game. Unfortunately, having to button mash makes those other options nearly impossible to enjoy. I'll be happy Even if the only temporary solution is to implement a solid working queue, even if I have to wait an hour or two to get in. At least then I can see where I am in the queue, walk away and still know that when my turn comes it'll happen.

I'm just so disappointed with how the NA/EU servers have been handled thus far. I really do think we deserved better than this. I realize that folks have apologized and Yoshida genuinely looked remorseful in that interview, but with the lack of communication the pain of not getting to play is just compounded by feeling like we're all in the dark.

[Nazras]

We all know that we keep asking for queues. We keep asking for AFK timers. Well after going back over the User Agreement we all had to sign. Wouldn't not log in out be considered an exploit under the current conditions? And as such it should fall under;

2.1 Cheatingand Botting. You may not create or use any unauthorized cheats,bots, automation software, hacks, mods or any other unauthorized software orhardware designed to modify the Game and gameplay. In addition, you may nottake advantage of game system bugs and exploits during gameplay.

or hey what about this:

3.2 Disruption. You may not in any way disrupt or interfere with the Game experience of otherplayers, including the disruption of Square Enix’s computers and servers.

Now I'm not trying to be a dick but we all signed this agreement and as such I expected it to be honored which includes these activities falling under these guidelines and it is SE responsibility to fix this. And I mean real quick.

[leonart]

i remember when squaresoft made games that would blow your mind, but now...... lightening wtf was that about? i couldnt bring myself to finish ffxiii. i was lost in the plot line and the protagonist wasn't compelling to me. not like squall, or cloud , or bartz, or terra, or vaan, or even zidane and tidus.

[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.

[Nycon]

Both my fiance and I have been unable to log in since Sunday morning.. Error 1017 World is full. It's one thing when they had not charged my card during pre-order. However, this is launch day and they have been paid. Why can't I play the game I paid for?? This is ridiculous. Seriously.

[Stylin]

The game isn't the problem :/
I don't want ARR to fail.
That's like the opposite of what I want. I seriously just wanna play it and not have to reroll to JP

Same here, but what are you gonna do. This is something we cannot control. Ill just play on Jap Servers when NA/ EU Servers are down.

[Arlett]

3 hours trying to log in and always full

[BaconMage]

Here's an idea, how about instead of reading the forums we get everyone to spam the hell out of log in until it finally breaks something, then maybe SE will take the issue more seriously.

[Raist]

grr... got into queu with two remaining... put on moogle cap and called out cait sith, finally found a nice spot oaway from the mass of AFK'ers to take a screen for daughter, minimized to send the email and the GPU driver reset. Spam login... get in queue with 102 remaining... thinking, cool.. seems to be getting better, hear the familiar ding sound when it refreshes....getting hopeful... error 1017.

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu......

beginning to wonder why we even bother at this point.

[Stylin]

3 hours trying to log in and always full

Yep. Server is full