IN regards to the server congestions

[Axxion]

Hello,

Notice this on the lodestone

https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...0acb6c23ccd07f

[Kes13a]

amazing. a clear and well spelled out definition of the problems and solutions they are looking at.

much appreciated SE

Though while they take the blame for it, I doubt the size of the influx could ever have been easily predicted using any model.

[Liam_Harper]

While I have many minor criticisms about the game, things like this are why I play. We have an amazing development team. It's worlds apart from Blizzards attitude.

It's a good sign for Endwalker and FF14 in general, the game is seeing increased popularity and they're taking advantage of that and seizing the opportunity as best as they can with player satisfaction in mind.

[raelgun]

While I have many minor criticisms about the game, things like this are why I play. We have an amazing development team. It's worlds apart from Blizzards attitude.

It's a good sign for Endwalker and FF14 in general, the game is seeing increased popularity and they're taking advantage of that and seizing the opportunity as best as they can with player satisfaction in mind.

Sorry gotta rebuke this, Blizzard made a post regards to their server congestion that was very technically stated when shadowlands released, SE isn't the only ones to address this. Blizz rarely needs to ramp up their servers as its already really high end (cutting edge in industry actually) which is why you don't see it much.

[Liam_Harper]

Sorry gotta rebuke this, Blizzard made a post regards to their server congestion that was very technically stated when shadowlands released, SE isn't the only ones to address this. Blizz rarely needs to ramp up their servers as its already really high end (cutting edge in industry actually) which is why you don't see it much.

True, but it's more the developer attitude (which applies to the game in general) and indepth explanation given. There's also a difference between server congestion at an Expansion release where you might expect it and having a completely unexpected surge in players during what's normally a quiet time for MMO's and then apologizing to your players for not being prepared enough for it.

Not going to turn it into a bash at Blizzard though, all I'm saying is respect to SE.

[Theodric]

True, but it's more the developer attitude (which applies to the game in general) and indepth explanation given. There's also a difference between server congestion at an Expansion release where you might expect it and having a completely unexpected surge in players during what's normally a quiet time for MMO's and then apologizing to your players for not being prepared enough for it.

Not going to turn it into a bash at Blizzard though, all I'm saying is respect to SE.

I'd take it with a pinch of salt, personally.

I don't doubt that the development team are passionate about the game but we also need to remain grounded and realise that these companies spend a lot of money on finding the best way to put out a message in a way that will be beneficial to the game's reputation and PR. Any official statement is likely combed through by lawyers and PR agents.

It's the nature of the industry, or rather pretty much any major business these days.

[VelKallor]

Blizz rarely needs to ramp up their servers as its already really high end (cutting edge in industry actually) which is why you don't see it much.

Cutting edge?

LMAO you have GOT to be joking.

They cant or wont arrange a calendar that sets events in local time. The calendar is set to display event start times in California time...17 hours time difference. When asked why? It cant be done.

They cant or wont organise a fix for the day night cycle - thats since 2016 when they decided that it was a good idea to tie OCE servers to CALIFORNIA time..result, the OCE servers are in permanent night time. They cant do what everyone else can do.

Are we seeing a pattern here?

The very first time I walked out into the blazing sun in Limsa, i almost cried. I had been hurting to see DAYLIGHT for years. Its all very well and good to laud their art team..but when you treat one part of your playerbase as fourth class customers, I draw the line.

Blizzard came up with a toy..it has a 2 hr duration doesnt persist through death and has a TWENTY FOUR HOUR cooldown on it. For almost two years the OCE players have begged Blizzard to fix it or explain why....silence. If their servers are so cutting edge, why cant they set up a rotating day night cycle like anyone else has? BDO, a Korean MMO that has one fifteenth the budget of Blizzard can do it, why cant it be done?

"Its too hard to do owing to server design".

They took five years to set up appear offline, telling us they couldnt do it..then to find out they could, they lied to our faces. They could have done it they just didnt want to

The server and input lag has been a major issue since BFA and still hasnt been fixed...thats FOUR YEARS later mind you.

They created a voice chat system that COULD NOT be turned off..this said voice chat system came with a volume system that messed with your GLOBAL settings for your entire system.

They have no privacy controls, you can be added as a friend by total strangers and tracked.

They have no proper and functioning ignore system. You can ignore someone and they can just go and create an alt and keep going after that person.

Their engine is 15 years old and their servers are below par by anyones metrics.

Their servers are so "cutting edge" that they shut the servers off every week.

So please...no. Not even CLOSE.

[Krotoan]

Far more than I would ever ask for in terms of acknowledging current problems and keeping the customers in the know with transparent processes.

Naisu.


You heard em folks. Have some patience and understanding, they are working on it and doing the best with what the world has dealt us.

[Maxcrafter]

Good stuff, the assertive logout remedy will help - that said, I'd taper it a bit - here's one idea. Start off with 1 hour of inactivity before the logout process is invoked, and all events where the 20 second timer appears on a player's screen are counted. Each account has, say, 30 such per week. If your count exceeds 30 in a week, your timer is 45 min for a week, and then reverts to 1 hour, etc. If your account exceeds 40 in a week, your timer is set to 30 min for a week. Call them carbon credits - and, you can buy them! Go to the Mog Station and for 2 bux a month your account's carbon credits are doubled. Like that. This has possibilities ... you can even trade carbon credits on the Market Board. What fun. Then, you can trade in Carbon Credits for game time. It gets better... KPOW

Huh? oh, sorry Mom, I was dreaming.. Yeah, I'll go for nap... oh, log out. Right. <3

Shooter

[ReynTime]

While very appreciated that they not only explained how they're aware of the issue, the why and long-term plans... Only a very small minority reads these things and/or has the option to create new characters outside congestion hours.

Well, not like XIV is hurting for new players.