Quote Originally Posted by DynnDiablos View Post
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It's normal. Also your "Poor" connection could also be due to your ISP having problems. Not just SE. I recommend having a wired connection if you are on wireless.

All the things you listed happen to me as well. Except "Poor" connection. I always have an "Excellent" connection. I have a very good gaming PC that can run FFXIV max settings with no problem and internet speeds of up to 450mb download. However, depending on how populated certain areas are - it will take longer to load in as it is also loading in the other players. The minion thing happens to me as well sometimes but rarely.

Sometimes the servers hiccup throughout the day and you'll experience lag, etc.