Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)

Noxin · 21-08-2013 9:26am

Still waiting on codes myself.

For anyone interested, Dev confirmed there will be no character wipe for release. Didn't bother me if there was as I'm going to delete mine and start again anyway after things I've read up on during the week such as stat points being class specific instead of character etc..
Only took a few days to level what I had before so no loss really.

ArthurG · 21-08-2013 9:38am

Noxin wrote: »

Still waiting on codes myself.

For anyone interested, Dev confirmed there will be no character wipe for release. Didn't bother me if there was as I'm going to delete mine and start again anyway after things I've read up on during the week such as stat points being class specific instead of character etc..
Only took a few days to level what I had before so no loss really.

Probably going to start from scratch again myself, as I chose a random server, and a stupid name, not realising they were not going to be wiped.....

I registered the code I got from Amazon at preorder.eu.finalfantasyxiv.com but not heard anything yet. Despite the fact I'm getting a physical disk from Amazon, I'm assuming the entire launch client will be downloadable soon enough....

Actually forget that, the site is now changed and is accepting the code, but I' getting 'Error 3' when I try to register which seems to be common enough....

Noxin · 21-08-2013 10:12am

I ordered direct from SE for digital download.

The error 3 is mostly congestion I think. Last update from them says they are still working on it.

I've no idea if you'll be able to download the client after choosing a physical disk but it'll be easy enough to get the client from an alternate source if not. Let me know if you can't and I'll set something up for you if needed (once I get mine ofc)

Sephiroth_dude · 21-08-2013 9:52pm

Well I pre-ordered

,how do I buy a sub?also I didn't receive any code.

Razleavy · 22-08-2013 12:28am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Well I pre-ordered ,how do I buy a sub?also I didn't receive any code.

You might have to send Amazon and e-mail for your code. I got mine pretty much when I made the purchase, but I have read of others having to e-mail for theirs. I wouldn't worry about buy your subscription just yet as the game come with 30 days free.

*Edit: I just realised that you never mentioned the retailer, I had to e-mail GameStop in order to get my code. Go go PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)

Random screenshot, this game is beautiful!

Sephiroth_dude · 22-08-2013 12:32am

Razleavy wrote: »

You might have to send Amazon and e-mail for your code. I got mine pretty much when I made the purchase, but I have read of others having to e-mail for theirs. I wouldn't worry about buy your subscription just yet as the game come with 30 days free.

*Edit: I just realised that you never mentioned the retailer, I had to e-mail GameStop in order to get my code. Go go PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)

Random screenshot, this game is beautiful!

30 free days ? Nice one

,I didn't buy it from amazon but from the se website.

ArthurG · 22-08-2013 8:29am

I finally got the registration to work, and used the code etc.

However when I went to download the client, I'm getting a 'maintenance' error from the launcher. What I didn't realise is that the Beta 4 client is the same as launch, so if you have it, don't uninstall it like I did

I didn't pay much attention to this during beta, but where are people going - is there an (un)official UK/Ireland server?.

Noxin · 22-08-2013 9:01am

Got my code this morning from SE direct and registered. Was a bit weird though.
While registering it gave me the two options as when logging into beta. 1 & 2.
Also a link to check what character you are connected to. I knew it was 1 but decided to check and it said I have no characters...

Not sure what that means. I don't care if my character is gone though. Seemed to register ok.

I still have my beta client thankfully. When I start the launcher I get the maintenance error too. I'd imagine there will be some sort of small patch before launch. It'll open today or tomorrow.

@Sephiroth_dude You get 30 days when purchase afaik. No means to set a sub up just yet.

@ArthurG I think Odin was the server of choice.. That's where I am at least. Decided I will defo be starting from scratch. Bit annoying to lose a 20 Glad, 15 Conj and a few crafting / gatherings around lvl 15. Ahh well :P

jaxdasher · 22-08-2013 9:20am

I didn't pre-order. I didn't really
think much about it till I did the beta. Now I'm hooked. Waiting on details about full release. Oh I'm on Odin server too.

ArthurG · 22-08-2013 10:02am

jaxdasher wrote: »

I didn't pre-order. I didn't really
think much about it till I did the beta. Now I'm hooked. Waiting on details about full release. Oh I'm on Odin server too.

I was in the same boat. All aloof and telling myself I'd wait till late September to get it, not one of those crazy people waiting up to get in during the first 5 minutes. Now gibbering with excitment at the prospect of getting in to play on Saturday.....

OldGoat · 22-08-2013 10:29am

Razleavy wrote: »

PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)

Any preferences with regard to platform?

Sephiroth_dude · 22-08-2013 11:37am

Still no code.....

Noxin · 22-08-2013 11:53am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Still no code.....

Drop them a mail with your order ID. I did last night and had the code this morning. Could have been coincidence.
https://support.eu.square-enix.com/contact.php?id=5383&la=2

@ArthurG: The launcher was apparently just updated. Should be available to DL now.

Razleavy · 22-08-2013 3:36pm

OldGoat wrote: »

Any preferences with regard to platform?

Eh, not really. It will depend on my mood I'd say. I thought it looked lovely on the PS3 on a 50 inch TV, but one thing I noticed about the PS3 version is that sometimes other players and NPCs will revert to the simplified movement.. so they kind of stutter. It does look sharper on my laptop running on "High Laptop" settings at 1920 x 1080, but that is to be expected. The only other difference I can think of at the moment is with the UI and action bars, etc. but for the beta I just used the gamepad one that the PS3 verions uses for the laptop.

Andy Gravity · 22-08-2013 5:22pm

Everything you need to know about FF14 ARR in 1 handy guide..

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=657017

Sephiroth_dude · 22-08-2013 5:54pm

Client is downloading \0/

Icyseanfitz · 22-08-2013 6:08pm

havnt been following this, have they actually made a good game out of the disaster that was its original release? is it using a monthly sub?

Razleavy · 22-08-2013 7:09pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

havnt been following this, have they actually made a good game out of the disaster that was its original release? is it using a monthly sub?

I played FFXI for 4~ years and while I enjoyed it I hoped I wouldn't have another game do the same... I'm afraid from what I have played of 2.0 I'll be playing it for a long time! They have definitely made an excellent game this time around.

Yes it's a monthly sub.

Sephiroth_dude · 22-08-2013 7:18pm

1st month is free though.

Aurongroove · 23-08-2013 5:25am

did a quest there about killing some rats, and it was called
"Ain't nobody got time for rats"

LOOOOOOL etc

Noxin · 23-08-2013 9:51am

So now I hear you might be able to change appearance at first login.
Seems I might not have to restart my character after all if this is true. The name is set ok, but it looks like a baboons ar$e.

Might get to continue from where I left off after all. :pac:

ArthurG · 23-08-2013 10:50am

Any idea what time servers open at tomorrow?

Razleavy · 23-08-2013 11:00am

ArthurG wrote: »

Any idea what time servers open at tomorrow?

Same time as the beta so.. 9 a.m. GMT if I remember correctly?

Razleavy · 23-08-2013 11:06am

Just found this, gives a countdown :P

http://arrstatus.com/

VampiricPadraig · 23-08-2013 1:20pm

Heya folks.

Just to let you know that there is a 1035MB update for the game now available.

Dcully · 23-08-2013 9:55pm

I expect a full report on my desk by 9 pm Sunday evening, thats giving you guys the weekend

VampiricPadraig · 23-08-2013 10:47pm

Dcully wrote: »

I expect a full report on my desk by 9 pm Sunday evening, thats giving you guys the weekend

Won't be happening. My dog ate it :O

Sephiroth_dude · 23-08-2013 11:18pm

Lads what's the best server to go on?what one will ye be on?

jaxdasher · 23-08-2013 11:22pm

I'm on Odin I read that there's a few UK/Irish clan on it.

Noxin · 23-08-2013 11:44pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Lads what's the best server to go on?what one will ye be on?

Odin here too mate.
I'll update tomorrow with my character name depending on how things go.
Not part of any guild during beta.

Just FYI lads, I don't know who has been at an MMO launch before but expect problems and don't judge the game straight away if there is.
MMO launches rarely go off without a hitch.
Hopefully being early access, it won't be as bad as what Tuesday will be.. :pac:

Sephiroth_dude · 23-08-2013 11:55pm

Odin it is then :cool:

Razleavy · 24-08-2013 12:56am

These two deferred exams couldn't have come at a worse time

Roll on Wed 18:00

jaxdasher · 24-08-2013 2:20pm

How is early access going for you guys? Anyone on PS3, does it run well? Can you use the Phase 4 beta launcher?

Noxin · 24-08-2013 2:41pm

I'm only getting online now.

Name: Barid Medar - I started from scratch.

Jax you can use P4 launcher yes. There is a 1gb update for it.

Sephiroth_dude · 24-08-2013 4:35pm

I had just created my char and was about to start when I get the message all the worlds are down for maintenance :mad:.

Noxin · 24-08-2013 5:05pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I had just created my char and was about to start when I get the message all the worlds are down for maintenance :mad:.

Sadly so. There was a problem with the Duty Finder that needs fixing.
Refer to my previous post. Launch rarely goes off without a hitch ;:rolleyes:

ArthurG · 24-08-2013 6:14pm

Got on first thing this morning. We'll 10.30 or so. Made a new character on Odin. Mister Black if you see me ^_^

Played non stop till 3.30 when I had to log off to drive down the country, so missed the maintenance. I used the duty finder for a guildleve no prob.

Thoroughly enjoyed the time I played and can't wait to get back on tomorrow.

I'm not sure what the deal is with voice acting. Some scenes are voiced others aren't. Bit odd.

Other than that loving everything so far.

Dcully · 24-08-2013 8:43pm

Ive a huge collection of MMO games gathering dust, should i even bother with this?
Tired of failed MMOs.

Sephiroth_dude · 24-08-2013 8:48pm

Can't even get onto a server now lol,there all full.

jaxdasher · 25-08-2013 12:05am

Monday can't come sooner! Any word if ganestop is stocking 30 day cards?

IRL_Sinister · 25-08-2013 9:47am

For people unsure:

http://www.twitch.tv/mmorpgcom

mmorpg.com have been given permission by SE to stream the game. Not sure how long they'll be on.

EDIT:

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Can't even get onto a server now lol,there all full.

Apparently this is intended to limit the amount of players that can log on right now to avoid crazy delays as per usual on MMO launches.

Dcully · 25-08-2013 9:02pm

Any endgame ?

Nevermind guy im watching stream says there is plenty.

Razleavy · 26-08-2013 7:19am

I don't know if anyone here tried to play yesterday, but if so you will find the following video hilarious!
I just hope it doesn't continue like this

Noxin · 26-08-2013 8:58am

Well early access was a bit of hit and miss really.

Saturday was going fine for me but the various logon issues caused them to shut down for a few hours for maintenance.
Sunday had similar issues and issues with the duty finder. Again a two hour shut down and then the login throttling to control the load caused the above errors. That said with them it never took me over 10 minutes to get in.

I can understand the annoyance for users but to be honest, I pretty much expected it to be like this so I wasn't overly bothered. MMO launches are never smooth. Especially when there is a huge fan base that are guaranteed to try it out. The only thing I still can't figure out is why there is only five euro servers... I'm hoping they cop onto that and add more with the option for transfers so it spreads out a bit.

Managed to get my Glad to 15. Miner to 15 and Goldsmithy to 10ish. Once I finally get passage to the other towns I'll get my Armorsmith and Conj leveled for some cross class abilities and steps towards becoming a Paladin.
Even though I started from scratch I'm still loving it. The game is great fun and amazing to look at. I've been taking my time leveling. Can never understand those who race to max level and miss half of what is going on around them..

ArthurG · 26-08-2013 9:08am

Played on Saturday for about 5 hours, then was away till Sunday afternoon around 2pm. Got about 30 mins in (think my THM is 15 now) before the servers went down, just as I was logging into a instance.

Whily I'm not having a total meltdown (enough of that going on in the forums), it is a bit puzzling that it could all go so badly - and this is pre puchase. God knows what tomorrow will be like (although they are talking about pre-purchase going till the 29th?).

Maybe someone who understand how this all works can explain it to me. I understand that they will not build server infrastructure to meet crazy first month demand, but SE surely have enough experience at this stage to make it work more smoothly than has been the case so far. Saying 'there are always problems' is a bit of a cop out for me. If this was the first MMO ever launched that would be understandable, but they're 10 a penny these days. If no-one is learning from previous mistakes, what does that say. Rift and GW2 were pretty problem free (as far as I remember.....), this is more like the Aion debacle (you are number 5000 in a queue, expected wait time to log in - 2 days).

Then again even Blizzard had issues with DIII....

Anyway, I'm back at work now so play time will be limited, hopefully I can get an hour or two in this evening.

Aside from all that lark, still think the game is great, looking forward to getting my THM to maybe 20, then going after a few other roles to fill out ability list.

Dcully · 26-08-2013 3:30pm

It looks to have a huge amount of content, could this be finally an mmo worthy of subbing to longterm?
I might grab it during the week once issues die down, every mmo has a dodgy launch and i mean every single one of them.

ArthurG · 26-08-2013 6:24pm

Grrrrr.......

Completionist · 26-08-2013 6:26pm

Not a single EU server is accepting people now.. Do I wait until they reopen them/add more or do I just put myself on an NA server and hope I don't have bad latency:(

ArthurG · 26-08-2013 6:39pm

Completionist wrote: »

Not a single EU server is accepting people now.. Do I wait until they reopen them/add more or do I just put myself on an NA server and hope I don't have bad latency:(

The NA and EU servers are all based in Montreal apparently, so latency wise its probably the same.

Whether or not you can get into the server in NA is probably a bigger concern......

Lone Stone · 26-08-2013 9:06pm

anyone have a link to a good streaming vid or anything

Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)

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