Hello EthanParcival, Thank you for posting on the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums

Please try the following suggestions:

- Switch to DirectX 9 mode (select ‘Config’ from the launcher)

- Perform a clean boot*

- Set compatibility mode to Windows 7/8**

- Make sure that any anti-virus software they have has the appropriate exceptions

- Install game on C drive (The same drive as the Operating System)

Hope to be of assistance.