I would like an official statement on Server status

[Daegin]

We keep getting these generic statements on locking servers out but whats the status on making new ones or allowing us to create characters on the ones that already exist.... I buy a game.... and then cant play it. How awesome is that.

[ToressaEQ2]

Maybe if you actually, you know, read the news on the first page of the loadstone from time to time you'd know the answer...

To address this matter, we are currently working on introducing new Worlds and enhancing the performance of the login and match making processes on both the Japanese and North American & European data centers. This operation is expected to be completed at the beginning of next week.

from here which can be found on the front page of loadstone...

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...1308da98f95947

[Kiote]

We keep getting these generic statements on locking servers out but whats the status on making new ones or allowing us to create characters on the ones that already exist.... I buy a game.... and then cant play it. How awesome is that.

They have actually stopped selling the game now because there is no room for more players. The new servers are coming.

[Vanidin]

More and more I find the number of people unable to do even a basic search for information (or even read what is put right in front of them) growing and it depresses me.

[Sirch]

Boom. From Facebook.

Announcing Server Enhancements and the Temporary Suspension of Digital Download Sales

We would like to thank you for your continued support of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Since the start of early access on Saturday, August 24th, an enormous amount of users have been logging in to the game. As such, the number of users logging in has been increasing at a rate that is much higher than what we had originally anticipated. To ensure that we maintain a quality level of service for everyone, we have been setting restrictions on both the creation of characters as well as adjusting the number of users that are able to log in. We are well aware that these restrictions are a source of frustration for our users who are waiting to play.

To address this matter, we are currently working on introducing new Worlds and enhancing the performance of the login and match making processes on both the Japanese and North American & European data centers. This operation is expected to be completed at the beginning of next week.

Until this operation is complete, we would like to prioritize the quality of service for those who have already purchased the game. Therefore, we are temporarily suspending the sale of the digital download versions of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. Once the operation has been completed, the sale of the digital download version will resume.

While the operation is in progress, we will continue to apply restrictions on both the creation of characters and the ability to log into the game. Throughout this time, we will be offering constant updates on the progress of the operation.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes our users and humbly request your understanding.

[AlexiaKidd]

When a sever is locked does it stay locked for good or will they open it up again in a bit as I currently have 3 friends stuck on the character create screen that bought the game today because they can't join our server.

[Kiote]

When a sever is locked does it stay locked for good or will they open it up again in a bit as I currently have 3 friends stuck on the character create screen that bought the game today because they can't join our server.

If a server gets locked, it only stays locked until enough slots open up for new characters. It is really just a matter of the number of people who can play simultaneously on one server.

There will be server transfers later if you want to play on a different server for now.

[Tilio]

I think the big mistake SE made was looking at SWTOR.

That game launched with way to many servers and left 90% of the servers underpopulated a simple fix merge a few servers job done.

SE have took the other approach not enough servers fix add more servers this however like mergeing servers takes time. meaning a lot of people who have brought the game are struggling to play it they WILL lose a lot of players because of it, its not even the weekend and they are struggling the weekend will see a massive influx of players who cant play during the week because of work.

having to many servers and merging is always better than not having enough and adding at least players can still play the product they brought even if servers are at a low volume

the game already has a running joke that the hardest boss is the 1017 boss i myself am fighting it at the moment at is winning

First impressions of the game +1 its a great game to play
First impressions of SE -10 a joke of company release a game then has to stop sales servers all full almost always

Will the game be a success the game its self is fun to play highly addictive so far however SE's complete F*&k up of a launch will alienate a lot of people if the problem with lack of worlds/servers isnt fixed before the weekend influx

[Vrea]

More and more I find the number of people unable to do even a basic search for information (or even read what is put right in front of them) growing and it depresses me.

Couldn't agree more. People expect to be spoon fed after becoming part of the Facebook generation. Which is sad, because it was also posted on Facebook.. :\