Why FFXIV saving before 1 NOV? Why OCT 31?

[Wolfie]

It might. Some people out there thought it was smart to work on relics and save darnus for the last second.

I would sincerely hope that nobody dies due to missing out on 1.0 content.

[Alhanelem]

I think the bigger question is why are they taking our characters down in the first place - they're not even in alpha, and they plan on reviving the servers in a non saving state.

Seems like we could have played a few more months before even bothering to switch into beta.

What kind of stuff are you smoking? testing will be starting soon after the maintenance.

They explained a long time ago that it will take months to process all of the save data. That is why they have to do it now. The sooner they start, the sooner they finish and the sooner we can play ARR.

Quityerwhinin, for lack of a more appropriate term.

They said before even introducing it that the 7UE storyline would be a once in a lifetime, exclusive to current players experience. Once it's gone, it's gone, this was said WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY in advance, so nobody has any valid cause to complain.

[Fated]

I would sincerely hope that nobody dies due to missing out on 1.0 content.

I think a few people died inside due to playing 1.0 content!

[Teuciont]

Hurr durf durf who cares.

[Shougun]

What kind of stuff are you smoking? testing will be starting soon after the maintenance.

They explained a long time ago that it will take months to process all of the save data. That is why they have to do it now. The sooner they start, the sooner they finish and the sooner we can play ARR.

Quityerwhinin, for lack of a more appropriate term.

They said before even introducing it that the 7UE storyline would be a once in a lifetime, exclusive to current players experience. Once it's gone, it's gone, this was said WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY in advance, so nobody has any valid cause to complain.

No no no and no.

Alpha was meant to start already - it hasnt. Even if Beta was going on right now it is done when it is done.

It will take ~ 1 month to transfer all data, they could even script the servers after the first update to modify the files after you logoff (may slow the servers down a little but speaking that population is so slow Id wager they have the power to do it now). To keep both files up to date.

The only way it makes sense for them to close servers now is if they dont have the server power to run a minor alpha server and the major player servers (which they could temporarily merge). Or if they are way ahead of schedule (which it appears they are behind schedule).

No one can join the game now, stop your bitching of snowflake crap that will surely be on the internet anyways - everyone will get to see it.

[WHS]

I think (speculate, guess, make wild assumptions) that they want us converted before the beta so that we can test the stuff that has high level requirements during beta with our real characters but not make real progress. Otherwise, we only beta test as many levels as we can gain during the beta, yet SE knows that they need to support endgame on day one. Sorta leaves a vast gap in the testing if they don't let us in with our 50s for at least part of the beta. It'd be a hassle to only convert those legacy players chosen to play beta, so they probably want to convert all of us so they don't need to select beta testers before starting the conversion.

I like what you have said so far. If true it seems to best answer to my question. I hope you are right.

[Alhanelem]

No no no and no.

Alpha was meant to start already - it hasnt. Even if Beta was going on right now it is done when it is done.

No No No. Alpha was not meant to start already. It was meant to start "Around the end of October." There are still 8 more days in October, and even if they're a few days late, it's "close enough" for me.

Crap doesn't always go as planned, but that doesn't mean they can't start processing the save data. The people organzing the beta test and the people processing the save data are most likely not the same people.

It will take ~ 1 month to transfer all data, they could even script the servers after the first update to modify the files after you logoff. To keep both files up to date.

No, it will take months plural. More accurately, they said it would take "over a month".

The only way it makes sense for them to close servers now is if they dont have the server power to run a minor alpha server and the major player servers (which they could temporarily merge). Or if they are way ahead of schedule (which it appears they are behind schedule).

You'll still be able to play 1.0 for a while longer if you love it so much. But it won't "count' towards ARR. Frankly, the sooner they close the servers the better- the sooner we can forget 1.0 and move on to something better. You had PLENNNNTY of time to accomplish goals. You have no valid complaint.

No one can join the game now, stop your bitching of snowflake crap that will surely be on the internet anyways - everyone will get to see it.

Right, no one can join the game now. But what's this about snowflakes? I have no idea. The rest of your post makes no sense.

As far as I can tell you're just looking for every excuse you can to rage at SE for something. Unless you work at SE and you're in their offices, you don't know exactly what's going on there. They obviously have reasons for the current timetable, and it is highly unlikely that one of those reasons is "HAHA, which of these suckers can we screw over today!?"

Regardless of whether you THINK they need to do the save maintenance now, you knew well in advance that it was happening.

[VitoScaletta]

I hear SE actively hunts down players and figures out ways to spite them.


These are rumors of course.

[Shougun]

No No No. Alpha was not meant to start already. It was meant to start "Around the end of October." There are still 8 more days in October, and even if they're a few days late, it's "close enough" for me.

Maybe my miss information - but I "Thought" alpha was meant to be starting now. Going mostly of this and a post I heard at least a few months ago. http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf

Crap doesn't always go as planned, but that doesn't mean they can't start processing the save data. The people organzing the beta test and the people processing the save data are most likely not the same people.

Definitely - but they should be transferring data already and updating pieces over time instead of just trashing the whole server. Having a complete down time isn't good for them as it gives us time to play other games.

No, it will take months plural. More accurately, they said it would take "over a month".

Yep, ~ a month. (Around a month, about a month). That means there is a +/- of time. If it takes 3 months then it isnt, if it takes 1.5 months then it is.

You'll still be able to play 1.0 for a while longer if you love it so much. But it won't "count' towards ARR. Frankly, the sooner they close the servers the better- the sooner we can forget 1.0 and move on to something better. You had PLENNNNTY of time to accomplish goals. You have no valid complaint.

I would like to continue playing your bullshit "you have no valid complaint" is annoying. I have whatever I want to be valid as they are my feelings. I want to continue playing at least till beta starts.

Right, no one can join the game now. But what's this about snowflakes? I have no idea. The rest of your post makes no sense.

Your silly speeches about "plenty of time" and "once in a lifetime opportunity" is reminiscent of snow flake speeches.
I wanna be, very special, like no one ever can be....

As far as I can tell you're just looking for every excuse you can to rage at SE for something. Unless you work at SE and you're in their offices, you don't know exactly what's going on there. They obviously have reasons for the current timetable, and it is highly unlikely that one of those reasons is "HAHA, which of these suckers can we screw over today!?"

As far as I can tell you just go around the forums saying no. "SE obviously has a plan" I lol'd.

Regardless of whether you THINK they need to do the save maintenance now, you knew well in advance that it was happening.

Definitely - Still doesn't mean I cant "THINK" that its stupid they are cutting it short.

[Elexia]

They did not say it would be a month for char transfer it could take a month or so for the transfer. Wish people would stop bending SE's words.

Not that SE keeps their own word.