Hydaelyn Role-Players

(09-03-2013, 03:55 PM)Zyrusticae Wrote: [ -> ]

(09-02-2013, 09:21 PM)Naunet Wrote: [ -> ]I'd also say that not being able to log into the game at all for days (I've managed to log in a grand total of twice since early access and was only able to play in phase 4 for the last half of the second day) is pretty serious. It's certainly one of if not the worst issue I've seen in an MMO launch. Queues I can deal with. Occasional bugs I can deal with. Something like this, that keeps you from playing at all? Yeah, no.

Fingers crossed that these server upgrades work.

Yeah, this is definitely one of the worst launches I've ever experienced.

I mean, sure, we don't have an abundance of bugs, and once you log in the game generally works, but how many paying customers have been completely unable to use the product they paid for since launch?" That reflects really poorly on Square Enix as a company. The free 7 days extra will hopefully mitigate some of that, but they'll never really live this down (just like Blizzard never really lived down WoW's launch or Funcom never really lived down Anarchy Online's launch). People will continue to play, but some will just outright quit instead of wait for things to get better, and there are always those players who never forget.

The worst part is how players are encouraged to essentially be assholes and stay logged in just so they can avoid the pain of being locked out of the game. The last two days I just said "fuck it" and joined that crowd in staying logged in overnight just so I could avoid playing with Error 1017 ever again.

Just gotta wake up at a certain time and log in and get no problems. I generally log in between 7-9AM EST and work I spend 5-11 minutes trying to get in. I will not lie.. I do go back to bed and nap some more or do some things for a FEW hours.. being one of those pricks.. But otherwise I'm online being active and log off when I'm going to bed.. Which helps gives someone else a spot. Its really knowing the best time to login that gets you in without any real problems.

(09-01-2013, 04:00 PM)Rinh Hallani Wrote: [ -> ]30 minutes to log in tonight, in game for five minutes, kicked out by 90k, can't log in due to 3102, then game crash with a 2002. Yeah, I think I'm done trying tonight.

Happened to me about 4pm or so.  Boo on 90k

So what is everyone up to tonight? I watched three episodes ofVeronica Mars and might even spend some time with my significant other. Oh, the real world!

(09-03-2013, 11:57 PM)Lake Desire Wrote: [ -> ]So what is everyone up to tonight?  I watched three episodes ofVeronica Mars and might even spend some time with my significant other.  Oh, the real world!

Raiding.  D:  It's Tuesday, so that's farm night.

Seems everyone in my raid forgot how to play the game, and both Comcast and Charter decided to troll us.  

(09-03-2013, 11:40 PM)Aleister Wrote: [ -> ]Just gotta wake up at a certain time and log in and get no problems. I generally log in between 7-9AM EST and work I spend 5-11 minutes trying to get in. I will not lie.. I do go back to bed and nap some more or do some things for a FEW hours.. being one of those pricks.. But otherwise I'm online being active and log off when I'm going to bed.. Which helps gives someone else a spot. Its really knowing the best time to login that gets you in without any real problems.

No, all you've been is just exceedingly lucky. If it were that easy... Well, I would have been able to play for more than two days over the past couple weeks.

Good lord I hope it's fixed tomorrow.

I'm off to catch a coach and visit my mother and sister in a couple of hours, so by the time the servers are back online I won't be able to get on immediately. I do hope there aren't any major problems and the rest of you can play in peace, though! By the time I return I hope I will be able to create additional characters on Balmung. There's a fair few alterations I want to make to Theodric in terms of his appearance, class and possibly his surname so starting from scratch will be much easier - especially now that I've got a better grasp of the game's mechanics!

I didn't want to post a new thread, cause I'm awkward like that, buuuuuut. There's a 1027mb patch that was released about an hour ago. So people MIGHT wana go download that if you plan on staying up for the maintenance to end!

...Also this is the 666th post in this thread, and it's about a patch.

...Half life 3 Confirmed

Game's up! And the character creation restriction has been lifted!

(09-04-2013, 05:38 AM)TheCurls Wrote: [ -> ]Game's up! And the character creation restriction has been lifted!

I am very happy! This has made my morning and I am excited to play and get some RP in with friends along with the chance to RP with others! Yes! Haha!

(09-04-2013, 05:38 AM)TheCurls Wrote: [ -> ]Game's up! And the character creation restriction has been lifted!

Wait, I'm lost. Wasn't a maintenance going to take place today for many hours? @_@
Or has it been done already and I completely misunderstood?

I'll be very happy if servers are finally working!

(09-04-2013, 05:48 AM)Clover Wrote: [ -> ]

(09-04-2013, 05:38 AM)TheCurls Wrote: [ -> ]Game's up! And the character creation restriction has been lifted!

Wait, I'm lost. Wasn't a maintenance going to take place today for many hours? @_@
Or has it been done already and I completely misunderstood?

I'll be very happy if servers are finally working!

It's been finished. It started 9 hours ago, it was supposed to be done in 10minutes but they finished about 30minutes early.

Well from what they are saying still going to have severe restrictions on logins so no change at all.

Only thing they have done is create more pools for the duty finder so it doesn't crash the server but that also means it'll take much longer to find groups because the pools are smaller.

Seems they are giving everyone an extra weeks subscription as compensation though so it's something even if we hit the same walls when everyone logs in. Just hope we actually get to use that week.

(09-04-2013, 05:54 AM)Moondoggie Wrote: [ -> ]Well from what they are saying still going to have severe restrictions on logins so no change at all.

Only thing they have done is create more pools for the duty finder so it doesn't crash the server but that also means it'll take much longer to find groups because the pools are smaller.

Seems they are giving everyone an extra weeks subscription as compensation though so it's something even if we hit the same walls when everyone logs in. Just hope we actually get to use that week.

Or you could see it from a cup half-full perspective and realize that, even if there are problems (and there will be. There always will be one problem or another), they have put a lot of their resources toward fixing them. In this particular instance, character creation has been opened up again. That is a Very Good Thingâ„¢ and a big step in the right direction.

(09-04-2013, 05:54 AM)Moondoggie Wrote: [ -> ]Well from what they are saying still going to have severe restrictions on logins so no change at all.

Only thing they have done is create more pools for the duty finder so it doesn't crash the server but that also means it'll take much longer to find groups because the pools are smaller.

Seems they are giving everyone an extra weeks subscription as compensation though so it's something even if we hit the same walls when everyone logs in. Just hope we actually get to use that week.

Temporary restrictions so they can monitor the situation.

Quote:-Login Restrictions
In the time period just after maintenance has completed, we predict a rush of characters logging in simultaneously. In order to prevent any technical difficulties due to this login rush, we will be temporarily placing severe login restrictions. These login restrictions may occur frequently, lasting from a few minutes to ten minutes; however, restrictions will be lifted in a gradual manner as login status is carefully monitored. We ask for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Furthermore, as a result of the countermeasures taken to alleviate stress on the Duty Finder servers, we expect to be able to increase the number of players able to login simultaneously; however, if those login numbers still surpass the maximum number of possible logins in the various Worlds, please be aware that we will continue to implement login restrictions.

-Regarding Limits on New Character Creation As a result of this maintenance, it is now possible to accommodate an increased number of simultaneous logins in the various Worlds; therefore, we have now lifted the New Character Creation restrictions in the majority of Worlds in which restrictions were in effect. New players who are just starting a game or those who would simply like to create a new character can do so by finding a World which has had the restrictions lifted, and creating a character there.

Please note that there is a tendency for characters to become concentrated in certain Worlds, causing login numbers to jump up in those particular Worlds. In order to create a population balance between Worlds, we will continue to be implementing New Character Creation restrictions in overly congested Worlds.

We will monitor the situation, and in the event restrictions may be lifted, follow-up news posts will be posted. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your patience and understanding.

-Addition of New Worlds
With this maintenance, preparation for the addition of new Worlds has been completed.

Although it is possible to add several new Worlds due to load balancing on servers, an increased number of players able to login simultaneously to various Worlds, and New Character Creation being possible again on various Worlds as a result of this maintenance, we will only be adding a minimal number of Worlds at this time directly after maintenance.

At this time, the following new Worlds have been added.

*Japan Data Center
-Pandemonium

*North American/European data center
-Famfrit/Lich (Europe-recommended World)

Please note that, after a new World opens, we predict players will be concentrated in that specific World. In order to create a population balance, please be aware that we will be implementing New Character Creation restrictions or login restrictions in overly congested Worlds.

We will continue with the addition of new Worlds as we monitor the login situation and public opinion in real time, and updates of any new Worlds will be posted.

They said that before too. Temporary became all the time.


Give it until peak hours you'll see.