You have gone too far, this is the end

[1313]

I was compelled to create my character on an unwanted data center, with a home world transfer barred for 90 days. Subsequently, I was sent back to Dynamis for a month, with the promise of travel resuming upon the release of 'Savage', which two weeks late already. Now, I'm still forced to remain in Dynamis, isolated, due to the non-reinstatement of data center travel. It's unreasonable to expect my friends to transfer here en masse; it's unfair to them and puts me in an awkward position. Currently, I'm facing 40-minute queues for data center travel just to purchase leather for crafting, which is frankly unacceptable. I've decided not to renew my subscription because my 'Savage' group has replaced me with someone from their own data center, Aether, to maintain their free company buffs and reduced gear wear. Now, I'm expected to use the party finder with strangers, which is not an option for me. I feel let down by these circumstances, and the fact that Square Enix has been ignoring the majority.The issue of pre-purchasing Dawntrail along with all previous expansions, yet not receiving access to the content despite owning the licenses, has been extremely detrimental to my progression and happiness. Six weeks of my 'road to 80/90' buff have been completely wasted due to what appears to be corporate greed and corruption, as it seems there was an attempt to coerce players like myself into purchasing the expansions again to gain access.

Square Enix seems to be disregarding their customers, appearing uninformed and disingenuous. I'm not the naive demographic of young gamers they seem to be targeting with their game—a game that may not even appeal to or retain these new players. It seems like a misguided attempt to increase game sales at the expense of loyal subscribers. 'Dawntrail' has been a significant disappointment in the history of FFXIV. I would prefer to lose an auction for my mansion as the sole bidder to a bid #0 than to endure this situation. This feedback is not intended to disparage Square Enix but to express legitimate grievances. I'm frustrated, and justifiably so, as this game is a significant part of my life, and recent changes have adversely affected my experience. Goodbye Square Enix, and I hope you stub your toe on every possible thing you can.

Sincerely, Payne

[Ilenya]

Bait or no, I have to ask...

Two weeks late?

[1313]

Bait or no, I have to ask...

Two weeks late?

DC travel was partially reinstated 2 weeks later than it should have been fully reinstated.

[Bobby66]

Did they say no matter what it would be reinstated or that it would be based on population numbers?

[TheOperator3712]

Did they say no matter what it would be reinstated or that it would be based on population numbers?

The original statement heavily implied that things would go back to business as usual for DC travel and World Visit. What we got instead with this patch, was a bunch of new limits based on server congestion. This was done specifically to prevent players from going to one specific DC(Aether) to raid. This is almost certainly in response to people complaining that they felt forced to go to Aether throughout EW to do endgame content.

[1313]

The original statement heavily implied that things would go back to business as usual for DC travel and World Visit. What we got instead with this patch, was a bunch of new limits based on server congestion. This was done specifically to prevent players from going to one specific DC(Aether) to raid. This is almost certainly in response to people complaining that they felt forced to go to Aether throughout EW to do endgame content.

And it's people like me who have to suffer for it.

[Bobby66]

The original statement heavily implied that things would go back to business as usual for DC travel and World Visit. What we got instead with this patch, was a bunch of new limits based on server congestion. This was done specifically to prevent players from going to one specific DC(Aether) to raid. This is almost certainly in response to people complaining that they felt forced to go to Aether throughout EW to do endgame content.

Ahh if that is the case that is unfair.

[SophiaDL]

Did they say no matter what it would be reinstated or that it would be based on population numbers?

Congestion hasnt been a thing since the end of week 1 of DT

at some point they have to let go of that excuse, let people play with their friends and families.

The population isnt the population of EW or SHB, it hasnt been in a while, there is no need for all of this.

Also "just dc travel" also does not work because you cant join FC's.

[Bobby66]

Congestion hasnt been a thing since the end of week 1 of DT

at some point they have to let go of that excuse, let people play with their friends and families.

The population isnt the population of EW or SHB, it hasnt been in a while, there is no need for all of this.

Also "just dc travel" also does not work because you cant join FC's.

What do you Congestion had not been a thing? I still see server status as congested.

[1313]

What do you Congestion had not been a thing? I still see server status as congested.

They're referring to server congestion, meaning it takes an excessive amount of time to log into the game due to servers reaching maximum capacity with online players, similar to what happened in Endwalker. This expansion hasn't seen that issue, except maybe during the first week, and it varies by location. They (Square Enix) are deliberately changing server status to 'congested' to redirect traffic to less populated servers, yet they're doing so without allowing players to move to their preferred home worlds first. Consequently, we're still restricted. I've been unable to transfer for nearly three months, and it's uncertain how much longer this will continue. It's causing severe distress and damaging the game experience to the point that it's no longer enjoyable to play.