Server Lockouts are limiting the growth of this game.

[Silvanoshi]

Every server in Primal is available for short windows except Excalibur. I can guarantee it.


And for the record, I was finally able to create a new character during the 10 minute window after the servers came up after the last patch. The gif above is about 2 solid days worth of trying to create a character between 10pm and 8am pacific.

Short windows where players can create characters is still unacceptable. This scenario you are stating has not happened for my friend attempting to join. It's unacceptable and serves no purpose other than a hinderance to new players. No one should have to sit and wait and camp at a server log in to create a character for ANY reason. It's a VERY poor business practice and I'm sure it deters some people from playing. This is not even an industry standard --- It's only something Square has done in the MMO industry.

My friend has had a sour taste in his mouth with this game right from the start. No business wants this for a new player, yet it's being provided.

EDIT: A mutual friend of ours even attempted to contact GM's in-game to see if any help could be found. Nope --- The player has to put in the ticket themselves. It's like opening a birthday or christmas present and then just having to sit and look at it rather than play with it. -_-