[HELP] unable to download patch files [30143] [25008] [20495]

[PondHollow]

Hi! As with you, this problem is why I joined the forums. SE tech support has been useless (not necessarily to their discredit: it is likely a problem they cannot help you with even if they tried), and it is a recurring problem.

However, I noticed this problem occurs in two scenarios.

1. It begins during patch after an error.

Solution: reload backup. Final Fantasy XIV has an abysmal file integrity system. If any problems occur in general, have a backup handy. There is no way to fix a faulty file.

2. It may or may not have begun during patching.

Solution: wait a couple hours or days, presumably for ISP stuff to change, and it will go away. If you can make some noise with the companies controlling your Internet pathway that will help.

Alternate solution: Use a VPN.

Use command prompt to take a look at your network hops to the server. (Look up how to do it, it's just one line, and look up your World's IP address.) Check if there is LEVEL3 stuff in the path. If so, get a VPN anyway.

Cater for solution 1 just in case, and update your installation backup folder on every patch.

I'm sorry to hear this problem is ruining your new experience, but there are free trials of VPNs that might be able to help you.