IS THIS A JOKE?! NOTHING was done to fix the netcode.

[reality_check]

The only fix we got to the atrocious FFXIV netcode was a rehash of the encounter we ALL hated with more unforgiving AoE mechanics and what seems like WORSE netcode.

http://youtu.be/190C7k4wPU8

These primals were supposed to be a huge highlight of 2.1.

This is a disappointment. This game will never have decent netcode, and the developers seem to have no idea how to develop content that doesn't HIGHLIGHT the huge problems.

[Soulscare]

If this is annoying you, don't play Battlefield 4 whatever you do.

On topic, a little tip: Don't jump out of AoE, I heard that the server won't recognise your position whilst you do so.

As soon as you are out of AoE, quickly hit an instant cast. As soon as you use a skill, the server updates your location.

[Mezolitik]

On topic, a little tip: Don't jump out of AoE, I heard that the server won't recognise your position whilst you do so.

You should be able to dive. Max Payne style. In slow motion.

The problem is, I think Square can still play the 'it's your system/connection' card. For example, my wireless in Doncaster UK is significantly more useful than my wireless in Leeds for FFXIV. It takes up to twenty seconds for NPCs to load in the latter location.

I'm not defending the netcode - I know there's an issue - but, until everybody has an extreme problem like yourself, I don't expect SE to strip the game down to fix it.

[Soulscare]

You should be able to dive. Max Payne style. In slow motion.

The problem is, I think Square can still play the 'it's your system/connection' card. For example, my wireless in Doncaster UK is significantly more useful than my wireless in Leeds for FFXIV. It takes up to twenty seconds for NPCs to load in the latter location.

I'm not defending the netcode - I know there's an issue - but, until everybody has an extreme problem like yourself, I don't expect SE to strip the game down to fix it.

In Leeds myself, in my opinion, EU servers would fix the problem. However, (this is purely just for me and my FC, I understand its different for every person) it makes it just a little more challenging, if your reactions are there, its not a problem.

[Aaron_T]

If this is annoying you, don't play Battlefield 4 whatever you do.

On topic, a little tip: Don't jump out of AoE, I heard that the server won't recognise your position whilst you do so.

As soon as you are out of AoE, quickly hit an instant cast. As soon as you use a skill, the server updates your location.

He shouldn't even have to worry about all that crap.
Oh you didn't instant cast after you got out of the aoe, that's what your doing wrong, and you jumped!

Whoa you really showed him dude!

[Tupsi]

The only fix we got to the atrocious FFXIV netcode was a rehash of the encounter we ALL hated with more unforgiving AoE mechanics and what seems like WORSE netcode.

Most people (with the skill) have been clearing primals..np..even to the point of selling them...:x

[reality_check]

Most people (with the skill) have been clearing primals..np..even to the point of selling them...:x

The content is unplayable for me at the moment. Watch the video. You don't need "skill" to beat Titan extreme. You need a connection that FFXIV servers like and play friendly with.

[Tyzeon]

The content is unplayable for me at the moment. Watch the video. You don't need "skill" to beat Titan extreme. You need a connection that FFXIV servers like and play friendly with.

I just beat Titan tonight on my 68th try, don't blame lag for the fact your skills are lacking also jumping doesn't help you do anything but look like a fool when you die to Landslide or plums. I say do the fight, learn the rotations, and most of all learn to play the game, I bet you Fate grind your way to 50 did the group dungeons only once to speed through the story, got to Hardmode Primals and they did the Harlem shake all over your ass and now you're blaming the servers for it LOL!!!!

[Hitome]

The content is unplayable for me at the moment. Watch the video. You don't need "skill" to beat Titan extreme. You need a connection that FFXIV servers like and play friendly with.

No need to hide behind excuses: you need some skill. Maybe go find some.

[Aegis]

No need to hide behind excuses: you need some skill. Maybe go find some.

Now, I have a lot of sympathy for those with the problem OP raises. I suffered from it myself. I managed to beat Titan before tweaking my own settings by purely knowing his rotations and moving before plumes appeared. No amount of skill could compensate for the crippling lag in that fight.

After tweaking my settings, I'm fine. I don't get hit by avoidable stuff unless I wasn't even expecting it to appear (say, standing in the wrong place for Ultima Ex). Should I have to tweak those settings? No. Have I needed to do this for any other online game? No. Would I pay extra for tunneling/VPN? Not a chance in hell, I'd pick another game first.

However, those tweaks did work for me, and I can play this game.