This is so much better..... (sarcastic)

[Jotunhammer]

I bought the preorder yesterday for the "new" FFXIV. Where 1.0 was horrible it was said.
and the 2.0 would be ever so much better, since it was a realm reborn.

It has now been 24 hours since I bought it and I have yet to to be able to play 10 minutes in the game.

Today the 6 EU servers have been completely locked out.

The que was at best 15 players and then 20 seconds into waiting in the que I get the window saying that the world is full please try again later.

Now, when I try to log in, I get to loading screen and then "The connection to the server was lost"

You would actually think that SE would care about more than their JP servers. But obviously not. It is again that the EU part of the world is being discriminated. I wish that games made in EU, like Battlefield etc would do the same to the rest of the world

JP servers 26
NA servers 20 or so
EU servers 6

[Jotunhammer]

Early Access is NOT Beta
Early Access means that you will get bonus because you paid for the game before it was released, meaning you give your money to SE as a sign of faith.
Early Access is the companies way of saying "thank you for trusting us".
Early access is NOT stress testing servers, thats beta
Early Access is NOT connection testing, thats beta.
I paid money ahead of time because I had faith in the company, which btw failed in the first version of the game.
Tell me please why I should spend even a dime more on this game, I can not even get EA.

[Arriverderci]

How long have the servers been down?
I wanna talk in friggin' GD to ask things or contribute but can't.
You can't level at all this weekend.

[Lierin]

Damn Jotin! You express my feelings so much better than I would!

But be aware, some very calm people, will find a way to tell you that this is a free period and you should be happy to be able to play 1 hour per day, and overjoyed if more! And then they will chain with how bad others games started, as if bad launching was law.

That's what I've been told. But Hey, we are free to show we aren't happy, or Else SE will think they can do whatever they want with us.

Being understanding is ok, but not being carpets.

FIGHT! FIGHT! WORK HARDER SE, we know you can make it! LET US IN!

[RaphaelDDL]

Early Access is NOT Beta
Early Access means that you will get bonus because you paid for the game before it was released, meaning you give your money to SE as a sign of faith.
Early Access is the companies way of saying "thank you for trusting us".
Early access is NOT stress testing servers, thats beta
Early Access is NOT connection testing, thats beta.
I paid money ahead of time because I had faith in the company, which btw failed in the first version of the game.

This is so beautiful. Exactly what I've been saying.

Even posted here: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/66653-Early-Access-Beta-Phase-5

[Icebane]

I like how people still claim that when you preorder something you actually pay for the game early, or hey I could be wrong but last time I checked my account the money still hadn't been taken out

[Ralei]

I like how people still claim that when you preorder something you actually pay for the game early, or hey I could be wrong but last time I checked my account the money still hadn't been taken out

I think this is besides the point... If you paid or not, SE is destroying their potential for people to actually PURCHASE the game. Who wants to buy a game that has failed horribly two weekends in a row now.

Your logic jests that: You guys haven't paid for the game yet, so SE can have as shitty of a game as they want!

Does it REALLY matter if you've given them the money yet? With a pre-order, you've basically agreed that you will.

[Lierin]

What Icebane?? You haven't paid yet and you can access the game? I've been debited the day after I pre-ordered! How can you play if you haven't been debited! OUUUT let the spot for those who paid, you theif! (I'm joking)
You are too serious let your wrath get out, let your anger out, and then laugh like a mad man! Man I'm no Budha!

We aren't children you can lecture as an old grandpa (well at least I'm not) If you want to take the situation calmly go ahead, But let us express our exasperation, and create your thread for support to SE, they need it ^^

I just logged in 5 min ago, and gotted disconnected by the server for the 3rd time today So yes I can complain. I do know I won't get anything more by complaining, but it makes me happy

[Anoron]

Welcome to every start of every popular MMO ever made. And everyone of the mmo's has posts like yours on the their forums.

Those with Experience in MMO's expect problems with servers at launch, especially popular ones, 100's of thousands of players starting at once, all trying to log into the same newbie area. Its going to happen, there are not servers or technology out there yet that's going to fix it.

So expect it, roll with it, or never ever try to play at new mmo at launch, give it a week and it will all iron out. (Unless it was WoW then it took several months to iron out.)

[FantasyForever]

I like this comment. It's a much more realistic/reasonable view on the matter. Definitely don't let any company walk all over you, but always try to be understanding. Considering the failure 1.0 was I can't see SE not doing everything in their power to make the launch go smoothly. Things wont be fixed instantaneously, but the issues will get fixed and yes I know it sucks when you pay for something and can't use it; I've been there.
Perhaps just take a step back, play some other games or go hangout with friends and come back later and try to get on.

Personally, I'm just going to roll with what happens. This isn't an excuse, but mmos usually have some issues at the start. I've been playing mmo's for 10-12 yrs now tho, so I might be a tad more understanding than some of you newer/younger mmo players. Only thing I'd ask is you guys/gals try to be understanding and see things from SE's point of view.