1.23 --->2.0

**DeadRiser** · 06-28-2012 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Mort

But it will be very tempting ^^

Lol I'll keep my finger crossed that I won't get into beta >.<

**Ryans** · 06-28-2012 05:01 PM

Considering that the data transfer is taking place around the same time, I'd assume we couldn't play our characters. You can't use the data when the data doesn't exist on the servers.

**Gold_Lion** · 06-28-2012 07:28 PM

also in reinhardts thread he has translated yoshi is thinking of "After the grand finale might do a poll to see to keep the server running with a condition where you can't save the data?"

**Naraku_Diabolos** · 06-28-2012 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by DeadRiser

They said it could take up to a month to transfer data and the people that get to play beta, play on new characters. then after the transfer is done, we can play on ours again.

And from what I heard, we get to keep our test characters as well. So, we would have 2 characters (if you only have one current character like I do) to own after the transfer is done with our original character for 2.0 .

**Catriona** · 06-28-2012 10:58 PM

Some context.

GE: Speaking of Beta, will there be downtime between current game and 2.0?

Yoshida: What’s going to happen is that after the current version is finished and storyline over, the servers will go down and the 2.0 beta will start up. We want to make sure we don’t make the same mistake as before, and want to be sure we have enough time not only for the beta test but also to get feedback from the players and leave enough time to implement that feedback. Also, keep in mind that transferring the characters to the new servers and systems could take up to a month. So that process will be running while the beta test is in place. There can’t be a launch immediately after the current servers are shut down.

GE: So the beta test and current game will not be operating simultaneously?

Yoshida: No. Because we need the time to convert the data from the current version to the new version, we can’t have people keep playing because they will keep updating their data. That doesn’t mean we are not going to work hard to make sure the servers aren’t down for a long time. We know that the community is there and want to maintain that community.

GE: How much downtime do you expect between the end of the beta test and the launch 2.0?

Yoshida: It won’t be anything like the next day, but we hope to have it be as short as possible. We need enough time to make sure everything is right and start it smoothly.

GE: Do you have any ideas yet on how will people get into beta?

Yoshida: We decided not to tie it directly to the legacy campaign, but we want to prioritize getting the current players that are playing now into beta.

(Source)

I don't think this answers any of the questions (I guess it raised most of the questions in this thread), but this thread needs concreteness.

Originally Posted by Jinko

They are going to need more than a month to beta test 2.0, don't rush this Yoshi-p.

From what I can tell, the beta is expected to last three months. The beta and the character migration are not the same thing; they just happen to be happening at the same time. But the character transfer should be done before the beta is. Which, I guess, means you will get to use existing characters later on in the beta. But that's just a guess.

While I'm in guessing mode, I might as well say that I think closed beta will last one month, but will be followed by a period of open beta. This seems to be indicated by the fact that they plan to temporarily reintroduce free trials ahead of the relaunch proper next year.

**Fear** · 06-29-2012 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Catriona

From what I can tell, the beta is expected to last three months. The beta and the character migration are not the same thing; they just happen to be happening at the same time. But the character transfer should be done before the beta is. Which, I guess, means you will get to use existing characters later on in the beta. But that's just a guess.

This sounds about right, after all they're going to want to test it to make sure all the data transfered over correctly, if it's a 3-month beta and the last month we get our actual data i'll be happy.

**Alhanelem** · 06-29-2012 12:41 AM

I was talking within the Linkshell and the topic arose of the downtime between the two clients. Obviously when they data transfer our characters from 1.23 to a build of 2.0 there will probably a downtime where you cant play them.

There will be downtime where the game won't be available at all (much longer than a server maintenance), but at no time will be be making special characters for a beta or anything. Why do people keep asking this and why do people keep stirring the rumor pot?

if it's a 3-month beta and the last month we get our actual data i'll be happy.

The game will be completely offline while the data is being migrated. You will be using your actual data 100% of the time you're playing the game. The free trial period for 2.0 testing is going to be with your regular characters.

Where are people getting this funny idea that there will be character deletions or that we will have to create special characters for testing? None of this has been said anywhere.

**Fear** · 06-29-2012 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Alhanelem

Where are people getting this funny idea that there will be character deletions or that we will have to create special characters for testing? None of this has been said anywhere.

Originally Posted by Someinterview

Yoshida: What’s going to happen is that after the current version is finished and storyline over, the servers will go down and the 2.0 beta will start up. We want to make sure we don’t make the same mistake as before, and want to be sure we have enough time not only for the beta test but also to get feedback from the players and leave enough time to implement that feedback. Also, keep in mind that transferring the characters to the new servers and systems could take up to a month. So that process will be running while the beta test is in place. There can’t be a launch immediately after the current servers are shut down.

GE: So the beta test and current game will not be operating simultaneously?

Yoshida: No. Because we need the time to convert the data from the current version to the new version, we can’t have people keep playing because they will keep updating their data. That doesn’t mean we are not going to work hard to make sure the servers aren’t down for a long time. We know that the community is there and want to maintain that community.

Read the bolded bits, during the Beta we WILL be using new characters and NOT our own, at least for the start of it.

**Felis** · 06-29-2012 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Alhanelem

There will be downtime where the game won't be available at all (much longer than a server maintenance), but at no time will be be making special characters for a beta or anything. Why do people keep asking this and why do people keep stirring the rumor pot?

The game will be completely offline while the data is being migrated. You will be using your actual data 100% of the time you're playing the game. The free trial period for 2.0 testing is going to be with your regular characters.

Where are people getting this funny idea that there will be character deletions or that we will have to create special characters for testing? None of this has been said anywhere.

GE: Speaking of Beta, will there be downtime between current game and 2.0?

Yoshida: What’s going to happen is that after the current version is finished and storyline over, the servers will go down and the 2.0 beta will start up. We want to make sure we don’t make the same mistake as before, and want to be sure we have enough time not only for the beta test but also to get feedback from the players and leave enough time to implement that feedback. Also, keep in mind that transferring the characters to the new servers and systems could take up to a month. So that process will be running while the beta test is in place. There can’t be a launch immediately after the current servers are shut down.

GE: So the beta test and current game will not be operating simultaneously?

Yoshida: No. Because we need the time to convert the data from the current version to the new version, we can’t have people keep playing because they will keep updating their data. That doesn’t mean we are not going to work hard to make sure the servers aren’t down for a long time. We know that the community is there and want to maintain that community.

GE: How much downtime do you expect between the end of the beta test and the launch 2.0?

Yoshida: It won’t be anything like the next day, but we hope to have it be as short as possible. We need enough time to make sure everything is right and start it smoothly.

http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/2012/06...cks-and-rocks/

**Alhanelem** · 06-29-2012 12:51 AM

edit: nevermind

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