When can I realistically expect to create a character?

[NovaLevossida]

If it's one of the more populated servers, then it is probably going to be another week.

Is there any way that I can tell which are more populated than others? Like specific amounts?

The Cactuar server is the one I'm trying to get onto. I have RL friends there and a linkshell / guild already established for an online community that has existed prior to FFXIV's initial creation that I'm a member of.

[AlienWacKo]

Is there any way that I can tell which are more populated than others? Like specific amounts?

The Cactuar server is the one I'm trying to get onto. I have RL friends there and a linkshell / guild already established for an online community that has existed prior to FFXIV's initial creation that I'm a member of.

I've personally seen cactuar open up many times late at night and early morning back when i was trying to create a character on gilgamesh which seemed permantely locked. The times i've seen Cactuer open up for short periods of time WHEN they are not on the locked server lists are around 11pm to 1pm EST time, and then again aroun 3am to 7am EST time. I've even created characters on there before just to delete them. I decided to roll on the fresh new server yesterday myself though, but i don't have any real life friends playing either

[NovaLevossida]

I've personally seen cactuar open up many times late at night and early morning back when i was trying to create a character on gilgamesh which seemed permantely locked. The times i've seen Cactuer open up for short periods of time WHEN they are not on the locked server lists are around 11pm to 1pm EST time, and then again aroun 3am to 7am EST time. I've even created characters on there before just to delete them. I decided to roll on the fresh new server yesterday myself though, but i don't have any real life friends playing either

Well, I've been checking since I bought it Tuesday evening. I haven't seen a news update on the server lock list, and it didn't appear to mean much as servers were becoming available and unavailable back and forth that were on that list, with all but three NA/EU servers being available this morning around 3 am. I've been really diligent in checking the server list, but I'm starting to lose my patience about it as unlike a login queue, I have to actively be around to see if I can get on.

[junkiiiii]

I'm on Famfrit myself because I can't create a character with my friends on Adamantoise. Someone already invited me to a LS so that was nice to get a group going so early on.

[Intin]

Purchased the game on August 20th to get into the early release. Since then I have been able to successfully log in THREE TIMES, each time having to create a new character.

Absolutely terrible launch of a game, wish I could get my money back but at least it's only 30 dollars wasted.

[Grimal]

I'm in the same boat as you. Have not been able to create a character on Behometh where all my friends play. Been trying since EA. Would be great if I could get an ETA on this.

I am about end of my patience and am seriously considering just dropping this game altogether as it has really left a very bad taste in my mouth.