The server is full, try again later (1017)

[Virtual]

Excalibur, last 5 hours.

[Raist]

Here's the thing; I read somewhere that servers can only hold like 5'000 people...that means that for the WHOLE of Europe, there's only 30'000 spaces available...with reports of over 1'000'000 pre-orders, does this seem right to you?

It's not a cut and dry number like that... it depends on varying elements at play, and balancing access with the performance expectation. For instance MS-SQL Server (database server) basically uses a 16-bit mask for tracking connections, so technically it can have up to 32,767 connections active at one time--but, one client might run multiple connections at once, reducing the actual number of users. Then you have to factor in how much data is being transferred per push/pull and adjust for the servers internal bus bandwidth, as well as the network infrastructure's limits.... long story short, it can get quite complex.

The trick is having someone with enough forethought to take everything into account early on in the project so you aren't stuck looking at a server with an exhausted connection pool and a choked up network that stalls on you.

Apparently... either SE, EIDOS, or whoever assessed the infrastructure in Montreal missed the mark.

[RyantiVeanysus]

Was hoping that early access would give me enough time to get a decent start in this game before I start classes tomorrow. Nope. 1017'd and I've pretty much resigned myself from the rest of the evening.

Ultra-busy college week, here we go.

[Varick]

Still can't login. SE doesn't want me in their game? Then I'll take my money elsewhere. Simple as that

[Siuling]

I totally agree that people should get compensation, I mean we as paying customers did not receive the product we paid for, did not get sufficient explanation why we weren't given said product, did not even get the attention of the vendor. can you imagine this anywhere else and be okay with it? and all of you seasoned MMO veterans, keep the "this is normal for an MMO launch, nothing compared to XXX" to yourself. words like that are exactly what's preventing the situation from getting better. just because there is worse does not mean I have to accept what's bad.

and let's face it there ain't gonna be many more people on launch day. I mean there will be more people gradually, but since there nothing stopping people with intention of purchase to gain early access, there won't but a surge of newcomers.

[Novastarone]

Yeah this is bullshit. Seriously, and they need better reps to actually fill us in on what they plan to do. Seriously..limit who can log in? wtf.

[CaptainJudaism]

At this point it'd probably be for the best if they shut down all EA, worked on fixing the damn servers, and just gave us all 3 days free for having to put up with this type of BS. Cancelled plans with friends this weekend because I wanted to get some time in and I think I've managed to play a total of 3-4 hours so far.

[Vespar]

Still cant log in or que up. There goes my only hour to play the game today. -_- Please hurry and fix SE. Your fans are begging you..

[Drusilla]

Error 1017 no que just the error over and over. going on for 2 hours now
Character Drusilla Haruki
World Behemoth

[Sparks88]

SE this is bogus! I've spent the last 8 hours trying to get on this damn server. (Hyperion BTW) Seriously?! Maybe if blizzard hosted the game we would be ok? Restricting queueing? GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER SE!