Getting frustrating at the 2002 and losing queue position

[ibiteyourankle]

Log in, queue is over 3500+.
15mins later, 2002 disconnect.
Log back in, queue remains around 2800 something. Yay, it saved my queue position..5 mins in..2002 disconnect.
Log back in, queue still saved. Whew! 5 mins later, 2002 disconnect
Log back in, 2002 disconnect.
Log back in, 2002 disconnect.
Log back in, 2002 disconnect.
Log back in, 2002 disconnect.
Wait a few mins; Log back in, 2002 disconnect.
Try again....FINALLY...but...queue is back up to 3500+

(Rinse and repeat above scenario when trying to play)

::SIGH::

Yes, I have read there's a semiconductor shortage. Yes, I know that you know the issues. Yes, you have given us 7 days game time extension....

BUT, IT'S STILL FUSTRATING.

[Matrinka]

I gave up. I have a few hours of free time after work. There is no way I'm attempting to log in any more. The cycle of "log in, hope to connect to the data center, join the queue, get punted, repeat" is getting old. I was at one point in a line of 3k. The data center won't let me connect just long enough to lose my spot in line. I've played this game since the beta of 2.0. At this point, my frustration is going to taint the actual game play. A full time job, outside of the home, just isn't compatible with this expac.

[ibiteyourankle]

Maybe actively kick all those Chibas, Jade characters, and that Cat guy who stands around and dances in one spot around Lamia and it might help.

And...I just got 2002 kicked...

[TsukikoMisaka]

I'm getting sick of this too. SQE please make it so leaving que does not reset your spot at least for people who have game time. This is getting ridiculous getting kick out of que when we are almost in and then getting blocked from getting back in to que only to finally get in only to have to wait all over again. The que is taking 3hours if lucky and being dropped mean most of us end up waiting 6hours or more just to get in. The que system is perfect for normal gaming times but right now it need to save peoples spot indefinitely so people can actually play the game.

[martimus]

5200 in queue. Hours later, 1600 in queue. Then KICKED!

Nice client design, folks. Really. Very professionally done.

PLEASE can a GM log in and boot the AFK dancing worthless cat bois in the middle of Limsa who've literally been logged in for an entire year??

[HyoMinPark]

As someone who had 13 lobby errors while trying to get in for the last 3 hours, I understand the frustration entirely. The queue has to be babysat to an extent. The second you 2002 error, you need to relaunch the game ASAP to hopefully maintain your previous spot in the queue and not end up further back. People that work don’t have the luxury of monitoring, nor do they have the luxury of spending 3-4 hours in a queue and getting to play for 1.

Shortages aside, this is an issue every expansion launch. The 2002 errors are by far the worse for EW compared to others, but it happens every expansion. I wonder if there’s anything that can be done about it for future launches.

[MingMasun]

Im just mad that im losing time on my road to 70/80. As a new player and that catch up mechanic is valuable, i hope they extend that timer also

[Zanair_Mhairon]

As others have stated, working during the day only to be stuck in queue all night to not play is frustrating. What's even MORE frustrating is when your spouse gets kicked and ends up in the back of the line so you have a choice to make:

1) Stay in line and get in hours before them because the queue literally takes 2 hours
2) Leave the queue and wait with them
3) Play something else

To be blunt, we are on the play something else train pretty soon. I may even cancel my subscription until this is resolved. No point in throwing away money for a game I can't play.

[AlwaysConfused]

WOW, Op kicked off 7 or 8 times is infuriating. I was losing it after waiting over an hour and getting down in the Queue to the 750+ then getting disconnected. Have been kicked off 3 more times and once again sitting at 3487.

I may mention this again* but did anyone at SE give a passing thought to NOT opening the week up to Free Trials?

Good luck everyone, I hope this ends soon.

* Why not, since the game won't let us in, it appears to be a good time to check out the forums.

[SicariusSeven]

2002 during queues is extremely annoying and aggravating. Friday and Saturday it was fine but what changed during those two days? Cause Sunday and Monday it just keeps happening during the queue.