Battleping etc is NOT allowed

[LordSideKicks]

Vpn? 10chars

[Eirika]

Not sure what you're all talking about ahaha... what should I make of their answer then? We can use it?

[Alkimi]

Not sure what you're all talking about ahaha... what should I make of their answer then? We can use it?

It's up to you, but I'd be extremely surprised if they would bother trying to detect battleping usage and even then whether they would do anything about it.

[Shinalia]

Not sure what you're all talking about ahaha... what should I make of their answer then? We can use it?

Just remember the first rule of Fight Club.

[Sinth]

Hello everyone, I thought I should warn everyone...



I was a lot more descriptive (I gave some links to different programs like Battleping, WTFast, etc) in my question.

This is really awful news because I get 300+ ping and I'm starting to have trouble avoiding those red circles. My bf just transferred to a Japanese server to see if it's better there.

1. Using a VPN will not be detectable by SE.
2. Using a 3rd party application to modify your networking configuration independant of FFXIV is not against ToS.
3. Support just copy/pasted the same template they send to everyone who asks "can I use ___ with FFXIV to do ___".
4. If you are having latency problems connecting to a server in the country in which you reside, good luck when connecting to a server in a country overseas.

Example: Ask SE support if it is ok to use Opera with FFXIV. Or if you can use RDP to play FFXIV from another location. They will send you the exact same response, even though Opera is a web browser and RDP would only put you at a disadvantage playing the game. SE will still tell you the use of 3rd party applications is against ToS.

[Eirika]

I sort of understand how these things work though. Won't SE see it as someone logging in with a bunch of different IPs, and put a block: e.g. this: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...kidding-Square.

[Hanabira]

I sort of understand how these things work though. Won't SE see it as someone logging in with a bunch of different IPs, and put a block: e.g. this: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...kidding-Square.

SE has made so if you use a Security Token you will not have this problem. Procedures were first introduced in FFXI and are still in effextt there.

this should be useful info

[Nica]

As others have said, it's just a blanket response. You probably could've asked if you can play ARR with a spatula and you'll get the same reply.

[SariyahBlackmane]

Since a VPN such as WTFast does nothing to alter any data sent or received by SE's servers, or provide one with any type of executable shortcut/advantage,SE will not take any actions against you.The only purpose of said software is to improve connection and lessen packet loss.As others have stated, the rep. most likely skimmed your correspondence,saw the word "program" and automatically gave you a pregenerated response that says," You may not use this".

[Rekujen]

They might as well ban my entire FC then, all 100+ of us.

I'm sorry but playing all the way from New Zealand is 350-400 ping without Battleping, It's IMPOSSIBLE to dodge AoE, especially Titan. With Battleping we drop from 350 to 180.... I don't see why reducing lag is considered "against the ToS"

The minute they start banning VPN, is the same day I uninstall and never purchase Square products ever again.

I am paying someone to reduce my ping, that's how much I want to play this game....something I shouldn't have to do! WoW's client-to-server was 100x better than FFXIV, but here I am.. paying 14.99 for FFXIV Sub and $5 extra to keep my ping low.

Ban VPN
Lose Customers

your call.