The AFK logout timer is being implemented.

[Catharsis]

The update is here:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...B6%9A%E5%A0%B1

Reinhart can do the full translation, but if you're curious, here's a summary of the letter:
Yoshi P starts out by apologising for the server issues, then mentions that servers can now handle up to 7300-7800 people; any more than that and players will experience severe lag in some zones.

He then states that the number of simultaneous connections has now reached 325,000 people. As a result, the downloadable version of ARR might be limited even if it is opened up again. They're working on a way to deal with the demand right now. They're also doing realtime monitoring of the current situation and zone stability in order to prepare for the next server upgrade (yes, there is one being planned).

Then he states there's 3 points he plans to address:
1)Adding plenty of new worlds
2)Breaking up the Content Finder group into 3 groups
3)Strengthening the "Content World"

Then he talks a bit about the physical limits of the servers, and why there has to be a character creation limitation (boring stuff) and mentions that due to the current situation, a lot of people go AFK, so they plan to go ahead with implementing the AFK logout timer. Then he says all these 3 steps (including the afk thing) are scheduled to be implemented next week.

4)Implementation of character transfers - Basically a whole paragraph on common sense stuff like what the point of character transfers is, it's pretty boring, so I'll let Reinhart handle this. Only interesting bit is about how it might be synchronous with the resumption of the downloadable version and more package copies.

5)Bunch of stuff about increasing sales and strengthening the servers (again), he mentions how the PS4 release might see an influx of new players etc etc.

That's basically the gist of it, you'll have to wait for Reinhart to do the rest; he has far more patience than I do.

[KiriA500]

Reinheart, wherefor art thou?

[Kayo]

Is this the next "to be translated" a producer letter? Seems like pretty important info we should all know, particularly us (NA/EU) having the most severe server problems.

Reinheart, wherefor art thou?

"Wherefore art thou" means "Why are you?" btw, not "where are you" (I know ... i *gasped* as well)

[Felix7007]

Reinheart?...... Reinheart?..... *look* *look* Rein?

[makke007]

現在新規オープンワールドを除く、既存ワールドは概ね7300人～7800人の同時ログインが可能となっており、
これ以上の同時ログインは各フィールドゾーンへの強烈なラグを発生させる可能性があるため、
運営を行いつつ負荷状況を確認させて頂いております。

That part looks like a Connection Section. Where he mentions that we have like 7300-7800 Connection for each server

[Windsar]

Too bad Google translate can't translate Japanese very well. I'm only getting bits and pieces from it, can't understand a good bit of it.

(wishes he took Japanese in college instead of Spanish)

[Shaone]

Too bad Google translate can't translate Japanese very well. I'm only getting bits and pieces from it, can't understand a good bit of it.

(wishes he took Japanese in college instead of Spanish)

Yep google translate totally butchers it, although it does sound like it's happening.

In addition to these , from a login restriction was strong and leave the character to remain logged in to the game ,
Because the situation is also at the same time and be seen , it is also received requests from everyone of the player ,
If Away logged in is longer , so that the logout process is performed automatically , we are planning the implementation of the processing

It is scheduled for next week for the support of up to ① ~ ③, to be announced early next week for more dates ..

(edit: above is the google translate, I don't speak any japanese, just for the record)

[Azgarde]

As far as I could understand from the little Japanese I know, they are planning to implement the AFK Logout Timer next week, with an official update early next week. They are also planning on giving us (free ? Not 100% certain) server transfers so people can transfer and play with their friends on new servers.

[Catharsis]

As far as I could understand from the little Japanese I know, they are planning to implement the AFK Logout Timer next week, with an official update early next week. They are also planning on giving us (free ? Not 100% certain) server transfers so people can transfer and play with their friends on new servers.

No mention of "Free" anywhere there, I'm afraid. Anyway, I've done a rough summary of it in the first post to tide you guys over for the time being.

[Gerwyn]

difficult to understand with google translate. i did find a couple things of interest.
"It is now possible to improve about 60 000 people than before the maximum simultaneous connections the number respectively."
"Excluding the new open world currently, simultaneous logins of 7300 people - 7800 people are enabled generally existing world, "
"In addition to these, from a login restriction was strong and leave the character to remain logged in to the game,
Because the situation is also at the same time and be seen, it is also received requests from everyone of the player,
If Away logged in is longer, so that the logout process is performed automatically, we are planning the implementation of the processing."