7 hours of trying to log in...

[Purplenum]

Boo hoo, I'm a paying customer who doesn't understand that nothing is perfect! Even though this product is fully functional I'm going to cry and complain about it like the rest of the ignorant people on the forum.

If you really don't like it, then ask for a refund and leave. The game functions perfectly, with a few bugs here and there that have either not been noticed or are being fixed. Implying that the inability to log into the server is a problem is an incredibly selfish thing to say, as it indirectly implies that your inaction is harmful or otherwise unwelcome to the servers and their general populous. The developers are working on the problem, and that problem will be fixed, so have some patience and never forget that you have to option to just leave.

[Tiberious]

I've done that, doesn't work.

Sucks. Worked for me, so I'm happy. I actually the only thing I rebooted was my pc.

[Purplenum]

Sucks. Worked for me, so I'm happy. I actually the only thing I rebooted was my pc.

I'd just like to point out that the status of your computer has no effect on the space of the server, restarting your computer doesn't automatically reserve you a spot on the server. You just happened to get lucky and log in at the specific moment there was space available.

[LetoAtreidesII]

If you really don't like it, then ask for a refund and leave. The game functions perfectly, with a few bugs here and there that have either not been noticed or are being fixed. Implying that the inability to log into the server is a problem is an incredibly selfish thing to say, as it indirectly implies that your inaction is harmful or otherwise unwelcome to the servers and their general populous. The developers are working on the problem, and that problem will be fixed, so have some patience and never forget that you have to option to just leave.

The game functions fine eh? Then why can't so many get online to even play? Oh wait, because the product doesn't work fine. It's more than just the core game that's promised. Otherwise they might have well as made FFXIV another single player game. Stop defending a multi-billion dollar company that could have avoided this hassle in the first place if they had put proper resources into the product. Instead, they skimped where they could all for their corporate greed. I don't blame or hate the developers, they did a good job with the core game, I blame the higher ups whose greed keeps them from doing the right thing for the customers.

Honestly, people like you make me sad. Sad that there are such corporate kiss asses who'll let them abuse them and say "please sir can I have another" instead of fighting for your consumer rights.

[Purplenum]

The game functions fine eh? Then why can't so many get online to even play? Oh wait, because the product doesn't work fine. It's more than just the core game that's promised. Otherwise they might have well as made FFXIV another single player game. Stop defending a multi-billion dollar company that could have avoided this hassle in the first place if they had put proper resources into the product. Instead, they skimped where they could all for their corporate greed. I don't blame or hate the developers, they did a good job with the core game, I blame the higher ups whose greed keeps them from doing the right thing for the customers.

If the product wasn't working fine, which it is, then no one would be able to play right now. I'm sorry that you can't log into your character, which from the looks of it isn't too much of a tragedy because there's plenty of generic elf girls running around as is. Why don't you design a multi-million dollar game with absolutely no problems, perfect servers, and a massive player base that all want to play at the exact same time? I'm sure you'd make for an absolutely fantastic developer given that you seem to be so full of knowledge on the topic.

But in all seriousness you should have a bit of patience and wait till wednesday, unless you plan on continuing to act like a complete child along with everyone else on the forums complaining. It's no ones fault that the game is so popular that all the servers are filled to their brim. I'll defend SE all I want, don't tell me to do otherwise. I like their games, I love FFXIV:ARR and understand the problems they are having with the servers enough that I'm willing to actually have patience and not whine like a child.

[Farore]

You know what really gets to me? I know there are issues with the server capacity, so I log off when I go to bed or go out or something - I don't think only of myself, and stay logged in but AFK all day and night. I let those other people waiting to play have a chance too. So I try to get back on, and I'm locked out until midnight or later because there are so many people on.

I guess no good deed goes unpunished.

Purple, there is no excuse for this. SE has access to every single bit of information regarding pre-orders, how many people played in the beta, and even how much people are talking about it on the internet - they knew how many people to expect, but they skimp out on the servers to save money. I'm not blaming the production or development team, but I agree that the corporate side of SE is just horrible, and cares for their wallet, not their consumers. Though that's just every company these days, games aren't really made for quality, but to make a quick buck. There is no excuse to have servers fit to serve 10-20% of the population that owns the game.

[Tigber]

I've been trying to log on all day. :/
I was able to get in this morning but I sadly got dc'd and have not been able to get in since then. I was really looking forward to getting a bunch of play time in on this long weekend. Luckily, I have had work to do all day while I try to log in but it's still extremely frustrating. Today has been awful with error 1017. I get the error all the time but I usually can get in after about 30 minutes of trying.

[CharbyWaltz]

You know what really gets to me? I know there are issues with the server capacity, so I log off when I go to bed or go out or something - I don't think only of myself, and stay logged in but AFK all day and night. I let those other people waiting to play have a chance too. So I try to get back on, and I'm locked out until midnight or later because there are so many people on.

I guess no good deed goes unpunished.

Thank you for being the decent sort to think of others. I've noticed a lot of AFK people hanging around sanctuaries in particular, some not having moved even after I return an hour or so later.

It'd be nice if something could be implemented to kick people that have been idle for several hours, and free up space for those attempting to log on.

[Fourtytwo]

Look I'm not even going to try arguing with someone that thinks they are so entitled and important that they just have to play the game 24/7 and refuse to wait for it to be fixed, but seriously feel free to keep your head covered with that tinfoil hat while you shove it up your own ass. I'll just be sitting over here, patiently awaiting for the game to be fixed while playing FFXI and sucking this absolutely delicious corporate cock. :^)

You do realize that when you purchase an item, or pay for a service in this case that that's exactly what you're 'entitled' to, correct? The ability to use the service or product in the manner in which it is intended within reason? A lot of people consider not being able to log into the service for hours, or days even unreasonable. Yet here you are, refusing to listen to reason and defending horrible practices like a dolt. It's pretty funny, if not borderline trolling. I was more than willing to accept issues with the betas, hell even early access as that was a 'gift' - but it's post launch now and it's time to get real. By now these issues should've been resolved, that's not and hasn't ever been an unreasonable request. Keep posting the garbage you've posting if you will, but from here on it's in poor taste.

[Farore]

Thank you for being the decent sort to think of others.

I've always been that way, even when I was in the age that I should have been a little troll and ass in general. I just wish more people could think of someone other than themselves - so many people these days just step on everyone that gets in their way just to get what they want. It's funny, though, I treat everyone as nicely as I can, but no one gives me the time of day. :P

Ain't life great?