Eureka instance server constant 90k

[Sebazy]

Hiya, just to chime in on this.

The Eureka instances on Chaos have been *hugely* overloaded at peak hours the last couple of days.

Stating that it's new content doesn't fly with me at all I'm sorry. Initially it was absolutely no problem even when everyone was crammed into areas such as the port and beach. It looks like the player base switching to a fate train approach is overloading the CPU time available to the instance if my somewhat dated experience is to be believed.

Whilst I'm not getting DC'd personally, I've had groups where as many as 5 others within the group were all getting synchronised DC symbols. Switching instances typically fixes it until the crowds arrive there as well.

[Claviusnex]

Hiya, just to chime in on this.

The Eureka instances on Chaos have been *hugely* overloaded at peak hours the last couple of days.

Stating that it's new content doesn't fly with me at all I'm sorry. Initially it was absolutely no problem even when everyone was crammed into areas such as the port and beach. It looks like the player base switching to a fate train approach is overloading the CPU time available to the instance if my somewhat dated experience is to be believed.

Whilst I'm not getting DC'd personally, I've had groups where as many as 5 others within the group were all getting synchronised DC symbols. Switching instances typically fixes it until the crowds arrive there as well.

These disconnects aren't player PC or network caused problems. It is either in the server or the SE ISP network connecting the server. It could be an SE client issue as well with how it handles all of the heavy graphics activity. As I don't tend to have the disconnects with other heavy events like Ixion I lean towards the server. I have had disconnects and it only occurs on a full instance with everyone stacked up for the same NM. If we are spread out across Eureka everything is fine.

[Ariellendera]

Hello,

Thank you for the input on this thread!

[Rufalus]

Yeah, the game servers just cannot handle a full instance of people gathering in one place to attack the same target. At 144 people per instance of Eureka, it's the same issue that happened when Ixion fate in Lochs was popular. At best you get unplayable lag spikes, at worst waves of players are disconnected from the server.

[RoscoeRackham]

This has been happening to me as well, in Eureka, Palace of the Dead, and Frontlines. Movement (even just running through Point Surgate) will lead to frequent 90k errors (90002 specifically) while remaining in place or minimizing movement allows me to remain connected. I've tried rerouting my connection, switching to an ethernet cable, checking for packet loss...

It keeps happening.

[ShamiraVivas]

This has been happening to me as well, in Eureka, Palace of the Dead, and Frontlines. Movement (even just running through Point Surgate) will lead to frequent 90k errors (90002 specifically) while remaining in place or minimizing movement allows me to remain connected.

Same issues! I've been having issues with Palace since before Stormblood was released. I've tried to get assistance from Support and nothing ever helped. So, I just gave up on my solo run and trying to get to floor 200!! I wasn't into PvP all that much until recently and I can't do that without 90k popping up on my screen. And Eureka is damn near unplayable! I barely walk out of that starting area and I get 90k repeatedly!

Try resetting your router (turn it off and leave it off for a few minutes).
Make sure that any anti-virus/firewall you have has an exception for Final Fantasy XIV
Try performing a clean boot. Simply open the task manager and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC.
Ensure that the latest version of Internet Explorer is installed on your PC (even if you don't use Internet Explorer), please do not use Edge as that is a different internet platform. Once Internet Explorer is up-to-date, please open the IE browser, open the "Tools", go to "Internet Options" and adjust the following settings:
- Under the "General" tab, please delete ALL browser history.
- Under the "Security" tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or no higher than "Medium"
- Under the "Privacy" tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or to "Allow All Cookies"
- Under the "Advanced" tab, please make sure that "Allow software to run or install even if signature is invalid" is CHECKED.
- Make sure that all SSL and TLS (EXCEPT SSL 3.0) are CHECKED. [SSL 3.0 should be UNCHECKED]
- Hit "Apply" to save the settings, and then "OK, to close the Internet Options menu.
- Right-Click on the FFXIV launcher icon and select "Properties"
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab, and change the compatibility mode to "Windows 7"
- Hit "Apply", then "OK" to save the changes.
- Please RESTART your PC now. Once your PC has been restarted, Right-Click the FFXIV launcher icon once more and select "Run as Administrator"

Did all of that and I'm still having issues! Seeing as I'm a PC User through Steam, I had you change Steam's compatibility mode and run Steam as an Administrator (since XIV launches through Steam for me). I'll have Discord & Firefox running while I play. I can farm the EX primals, do raids, and the like and have no problems. But the moment I try Eureka, Palace, or PvP? 90k heaven! Any help on this matter would be amazing!

[Einmimiria]

Thank you for the update ShamiraVivas.

Try to run the launcher itself as Administrator. Steam is used to open the launcher, but they are viewed as two different programs. Also make sure that the other programs you have open are closed while playing the game.

We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!

[hynaku]

Think sometimes see few hundred all together in one place for fates. I get disconnected every few seconds when get to congested place. My fps doesn't drop and my ping stays at 40 but Receiving jumps to over 16000 then disconnected form the server. Needs fixed right away because it is very unfair where can't get your relic gear because of it.

[Einmimiria]

Hello hynaku.

If you are having disconnections as well, please try some of the troubleshooting steps I posted in the first page of this thread.

We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!

[hynaku]

All ready did those steps and didn't change anything. 30 seconds in eureka game freezes up but chat still works. Had internet come out everything was working how it was so pose to be. Have game turned down to the lowest settings and still freezes the game when inside eureka but runs just fine outside it.