SE - Please fix EU situation now

[Caitsithhh]

Na needs another server before eu. We have a single one located on the west coast and player count is vastly bigger

[Theodric]

Na needs another server before eu. We have a single one located on the west coast and player count is vastly bigger

Both could do with an upgrade as both have seen a sharp recent increase in players.

Incidentally, we could probably do with a regional split to the English forum so that European players are actually allowed to put their case forward once in a while where issues related to European players are concerned.

[Silica-chan]

Didn't they already make a comment about that they'd like to add more server capacity/ new servers but can't because of hardware shortage and travel restrictions?

I don't have a source at hand right now but I'm almost 100% sure they addressed it not long ago.

[Ranaku]

Didn't they already make a comment about that they'd like to add more server capacity/ new servers but can't because of hardware shortage and travel restrictions?

I don't have a source at hand right now but I'm almost 100% sure they addressed it not long ago.

It's cause there is a giant global semiconductor shortage. And it doesn't help to just throw money at that problem cause they are produced in special factories and need special conditions to be produced, so it's really not that easy to just produce more. And they are needed for almost all high tech computer stuff. Especially the car industry has real troubles atm with that shortage. Servers also need them.

And yes besides that also the travel restrictions are part of the problem since SE has to send their people over but can't or won't if the country is just a giant corona hotspot.

[Greyhawk]

Quite honestly, I am a firm believer that they implemented their hardware structure to the point of being horrible, and some decisions have made everything strained to the point that simply throwing more hardware at it won't solve the problem. Housing itself, the decor limitations being low, glamour dressers, etc. are all suffering something that should be relatively simple. I would also love to see the engine get a graphics update but dread to think what else would be limited or busted once that happened.

[Andy_T93]

Perhaps until they are in a position to increase server capacity through whichever method they choose, it is time to turn off the free trial. End of the day we have a situation of too many people trying to squeeze through the door. There are two solutions, one is widen the door (aka more sever space) the other is reduce the number of people trying to get through

[Alexandre_Noireau]

Don't worry.
Surely the microtransactions of the cash shop will solve those issues!


Oh wait, we've had server issues and limitations since always, but the cash shop sells like hotcakes. Something does not compute~

It's almost like, they plan for X growth over a year, however it suddenly skyrocketed far above their usual expectations in a very very short timeframe. I think the lack of foresight can be forgiven.

Actually no, it can't.
Is not the first time it happens to them.
And if this is indication of whats to come with Endwalker.

Even less of a chance of being excused.

This is truly simple: SE doens't put money back into the game, thats all.

[Garnix]

This is truly simple: SE doens't put money back into the game, thats all.

Not what I heard during the latest keynote/interviews.

[Ranaku]

Some people like me made plans to do something together tonight on FF14 instead of doing something else.
I am paying money to play this game, they just released a 25€ mount again, they're making millions up millions.
Some people White Knight every problem like its nothing. Also Classic ^^

So a 20-30min login que is destroying all your plans for tonight? Are you also yelling everytime there is a traffic jam at the city cause they don't make the highway bigger in a instant just so you can get somewhere in time? xD

I mean how dare they making the highway so small, i mean it works for 99% of the time but now there will be a traffic jam for half an hour! That can't be tolerated! And sure, they should make the highway bigger. But i don't want to pay for that with my taxes obviously.

I have the feeling people like you would scream in any case, no matter what. Even if they say they double the sub fee so they can make up for inflation and increased server and developement costs you would probably still scream that it is so unfair.

[Aniise]

I can live with longer login times, even though it's a bit annoying. And I'm happy new ppl join the game so frequently now, however..

..I'm very, VERY worried about the situation, once Endwalker launches. And I'm scared that the launch days, although they are always expected to be kinda chaotic, will be an absolute disaster this time around.

The Shadowbringers Launch was really smooth, and much better than the Stormblood launch for example (just thinking back to Raubahn Savage for example, lol. They definitely leaned from that). But I think they didn't expect such a sudden surge in players and won't be able to upgrade servers until Launchday. EU situation with login queues, Lag etc will most likely be terrible, but I'm totally hoping I'll be proven wrong.