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Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 09:18:26
Ragnarok.Jessikah said: »when I failed to about-face in response to Baleful Gaze. Before Apururu could cast Stona on me, the other Trusts finished the Cockatrice off. They all stood there, staring at me for three whole minutes while everything was respawning all around me. The following is a recreation of the horrifying moment:
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2021-12-07 09:23:14
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By Nadleeh Sakurai 2021-12-07 09:36:21
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2021-12-07 10:32:37
https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/4269a50a754b4f83a99b49341324153ef4405c13
Quote: Hello, this is Naoki Yoshida, Producer & Director of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Thank you all for participating in the Early Access and official launch of Endwalker.
Since the start of Early Access, we have been seeing an unprecedented number of active players, the highest ever seen since the launch of FFXIV, as well as record numbers of simultaneous logins, but along with this, the number of connections has far surpassed the scale of our services which has resulted in long wait times when attempting to log in.
Even during this congestion, we’ve received words of support and encouragement, for which we’re truly grateful. Thank you very much. On the other hand, we sincerely apologize for the long waiting times and the resulting frustration experienced by players attempting to log in.
I’d like to share some information regarding the ongoing congestion, the reasons behind errors that have been appearing while waiting in queues, and the current status of our fixes. For information on error codes not listed below, please see my previous announcement on December 5 (https://sqex.to/QDFMi).
■ Lobby server maintenance to address errors
Allow me to share some information regarding specific errors. We are planning for a full maintenance on the lobby servers at the earliest timing possible, in order to resolve these errors. Although the maintenance time isn’t fully solidified, it is estimated to take about 30 minutes. This will not affect any players who are already logged into the game, but during these 30 minutes, players will not be able to make new login attempts, and the login queue will be unavailable.
We deeply apologize for this but ask for your cooperation as we address these server errors. The exact maintenance times will be shared in an upcoming announcement.
■ All Worlds Maintenance
In the early morning of Wednesday, December 8, we will be conducting maintenance across all Worlds to address server errors aside from those mentioned above, as well as a few issues that can be resolved on the server side. This requires all servers to go offline and is estimated to take about four hours to complete. Details on maintenance timing will be announced in the future. I’d like to ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter as well.
Below are some details regarding errors that have been occurring as a result of congestion.
■ Disconnects by Error 4004 right before logging in
Currently, I believe the most frustrating cases are when you’ve been waiting in the queue and get disconnected by an error when your turn comes around, forcing you to line up in the queue again. These disconnects are often happening as a result of Error 4004 and 3001, and here I’d like to provide the details and statuses of countermeasures against Error 4004.
・ How the Process Works
To prevent servers from going down as a result of mass logins or overloading, the process of logging into a World that has reached the login cap involves waiting until the World can admit 100 players, then admitting the first 100 players in the login queue, a process that is constantly being repeated.
・ The Issue
We have confirmed an issue where during the process of admitting these 100 players, if certain conditions coincide in combination while the servers are experiencing extremely high loads, up to 25 of these players will receive an error. This issue is not guaranteed to occur even when the servers are experiencing extremely high loads, and the number of players who experience the issue varies. However, considering login queues can take up to several hours and how an error can cause players to have to return to the back of the queue, we currently recognize this as the most frustrating issue.
・ Resolving the Issue
We have been able to locate the cause of this error that occurs due to extremely high server loads and are currently fixing the source code for the lobby servers. Although the fix itself is finished, the process of checking whether the fix has actually resolved this issue requires time as it is an extremely complex process. In addition, due to the complexity of the conditions of occurrence itself, it is possible that we have not yet addressed more detailed conditions, but we will reflect the fixes and continue to monitor the situation. As soon as our preparations are ready, we will carry out the work through the aforementioned lobby server maintenance. We ask that you wait a little longer until the fix is made.
■ Disconnects by Error 3001 right before logging in
I’d also like to provide the details and countermeasures regarding Error 3001.
・ Error 3001 Cause #1
A login cap is in place on every World in order to prevent them from going down due to high loads. Despite this, a number of extremely overloaded servers have allowed players to log in beyond this cap, resulting in the allowed number of lobby server connections to fail and cause Error 3001 and disconnect players in the queue.
・ Resolution for Cause #1
We currently have a general idea of what is causing this issue with extremely overloaded Worlds, and a fix is underway. However, these are areas where complex processing is carried out and careful fixing is required for this process. As such, fixing/confirming/implementation into the lobby server will require time. This will be implemented in the maintenance scheduled for December 8, and we are putting our full effort into it, but haven’t been able to determine the full details. Further details regarding this will be announced at a later timing as well.
・ Error 3001 Cause #2
This is an issue that is occurring only on the Tonberry World on the Elemental data center. The Tonberry World has the largest number of login requests of all the game Worlds, and players are helping to mitigate this issue by using the World Visit System and logging into other Worlds. However, due to the way chat connections work when using the World Visit System, we cannot completely cut off a player’s connection with their character’s Home World, causing the total number of active connections to become enormous, and we have confirmed that as a result, a situation similar to Cause #1 above can occur.
・ Resolution for Cause #2
Although we are aware of the relative risk of the Tonberry World going down, we’ve increased the number of network connections to its absolute maximum. Your patience would be greatly appreciated as we monitor the situation based on this tentative fix for the time being.
■ Error 2002
Now I would like to explain about the details related to Error 2002 and our countermeasures.
・ Details of the Process
In order to prevent a major login server outage, FFXIV has a limit of "no more than 17,000 total players waiting to log in per logical data center". This cap is set uniformly regardless of how many Worlds exist in a logical data center.
・ The Issue
If the total number of players waiting in the logical data center exceeds 17,000, Error 2002 will be displayed and you will not be able to queue up for login.
・ The Resolution for this Issue
We are now ready to deploy the backup development servers to the public lobby servers, which will improve the management capacity of the lobby server and raise the maximum number of players in the queue to around 21,000. Since this will not require any maintenance, we will err on the side of caution and proceed with the deployment outside of peak hours. It is scheduled to be completed late in the night of December 7, Japan time.
■ Regarding Measures Towards a Fundamental Resolution for Congestion
When it comes to fundamental measures against this type of large-scale congestion—and this is something that was brought up in the Lodestone announcement (https://sqex.to/4IkYs) we made ahead of early access—the most effective method would be a “large-scale addition of new Worlds in all regions.”
On the one hand, following the explosive rise in players coming to FFXIV beginning in spring 2021, we spent over a half a year scrambling to address the need to add new Worlds. However, due to policies surrounding COVID-19, which has had an effect on the entire world, even now we have been unable to procure the required hardware for adding new Worlds.
■ Regarding the Global Semiconductor Shortage (Supply Chain Issues)
When it comes to adding new Worlds, we need tens of “server machines” for every World that we add. Server machines are high-performance computers, which utilize numerous semiconductors. However, due to COVID-19 countermeasures currently put in pace, many factories across the globe which produce semiconductors have halted production, or have faced labor shortages—this has ultimately led to a decrease in the number of semiconductors being produced, and has resulted in a worldwide semiconductor shortage.
Furthermore, this does not only pertain to production of semiconductors, but from a logistics standpoint as well, COVID-19 countermeasures continue to explosively push up demand and create this turbulent situation. We have put in considerable investment—even more so than usual—to secure the needed hardware, but even so, the current fact of the matter is that a long lead time is needed to prepare the server hardware.
If we try to look to when this semiconductor shortage may be solved, unfortunately given the state of things, we aren’t able to estimate when we might reach a resolution. The FFXIV Server and Infrastructure teams accelerated work to implement the additional high-performance machines we had secured, as well as optimized the server source code and increased the number of maximum logins per World. I promise that we will continue to put in this type of effort.
Given the current situation, we anticipate that it may take several months or more to add new Worlds. I want to express my sincerest apologies to all of our players for the inconvenience this is causing. I appreciate your continued understanding and support regarding this matter.
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By Viciouss 2021-12-07 11:41:46
I'm not going to hold the pandemic and the mass migration from WoW to FF14 against them, they had no way of knowing Blizzard was going to just go down in flames.
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Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 11:55:33
Realistically, I see this working itself out. It's a new expansion release. A lot of people took time off work to play it, and they'll be going back soon. A lot of people are going to race through the story and quit until the next one. And a lot of people are going to burn themselves out after playing hardcore for a few days. It's just what happens.
While I'm sure some of the surge includes new players, most of it are people who simply weren't playing as a choice. Give it a week or two, the surge will ebb and flow for a bit as waves of players get their opportunity to finally log in. By January 3rd it'll probably be back to manageable numbers, and by February/March it'll probably be back to where it was prior to the expansion. Maybe a bit more or maybe a bit less, depending on how well-received the expansion and accompanying changes are.
Asura.Eiryl
By Asura.Eiryl 2021-12-07 12:00:12
Stop giving companies a pass on subpar performance.
Every upgrade for every game ever has a surge. This is the norm for the past 20 years (+)
They know it will happen. They knew it would happen. They chose to purposely use the bare minimum and ask for your forgiveness and they ALWAYS get it. Stop that.
And, no, it has nothing to do with the pandemic, or supply issues. They've chosen to operate on bare minimums to maximize profit long before that and now it's biting them in the ***. To no affect though, because there are never any repercussions for their actions.
Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 12:55:14
They know it will happen. They knew it would happen. They chose to purposely use the bare minimum and ask for your forgiveness and they ALWAYS get it. Stop that. Everything you said is true, but I'd honestly say it's not a big deal. It's just people complaining that they don't have access to a video game, and it always corrects itself in very short order.
It wouldn't make sense for a company to spend the resources to make their servers big enough for the two-week surge following an expansion. Especially when the worst thing that the company has to endure is people getting a little bit angry.
That doesn't make it right, but when has any big company ever cared about doing the right thing? lol
Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 12:56:12
D'aww, the Christmas Moogle is so cute. When did that pop up??
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By Bahamut.Unagihito 2021-12-07 13:25:21
How do I make ffxi fun again :(
Stop coming to this website.
By alzeerffxi 2021-12-07 13:48:35
*spoilers*
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how do people hate this ending I remember doing this and my jaw dropped at this sequence and the ending its like a musical note you create with the elements so ahead of its *** time.
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Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 15:24:55
Huh, this wasn't around last year was it? I'm glad someone is in a festive mood to switch the banner! Yeah I don't remember it last year or any other years prior. A very welcome addition :)
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Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 15:36:02
Beef pls
Is spicy an option? The heat is always super excessive in the cheap ramen for some reason, but I've always loved it.
When I was in college, I always kept my locker stocked with a stack of dry ramen and a jar of instant coffee. Hot water was free and never had a line, unlike the Timmies. I probably saved $200 a year on coffee alone lol
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Ragnarok.Jessikah
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By Ragnarok.Jessikah 2021-12-07 17:52:41
Back when I was like 6 years old, I used to play out in the back field behind my parents' house. We had a 7ft-tall fence, but the snow would drift so high on either side that it was easy to walk over it. One time on my way back toward the house, my foot shot through the loose snow closest to the fence, and the snow caved in around my leg, filling up my boot. Trying to pull up was futile. It would have been easy for me to just lift my leg out of my boot and then dig the snow out. But young me was too dramatic and I legitimately thought I was going to die. My friends held a living funeral for me right there.
And then I think my mom came outside and deadpan told me to lift my leg up and I was fine.
By Draylo 2021-12-07 17:54:59
Hmm. I don't think that would make a difference. This website doesn't really have anything to do with my gameplay.
Thanks for trying tho.
Stop multi boxing and find people to play with, usually an easier way to have fun
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By Asura.Carrotchan 2021-12-07 18:26:05
Dying for Digimon Survive, been waiting ages I've been so excited for this for so long lol, I'm sad every time it gets pushed back
I ended up getting Digimon world new order and I honestly hated it at first and dropped it last year, but I started playing it again and got so hooked lol, I think I have like 80hrs or something
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By Asura.Carrotchan 2021-12-07 19:27:09
We're 4 or 5 episodes into new bebop, and I don't like that vicious basically pops in on every episode to make sure you didn't forget about the cartoony villain
I haven't watched the original in some years but if I recall he had like maybe 5mins of screentime in the entire show lol and Julia you just saw her hair until like the final 5 episodes, left it more of a mystery piecemeal
Other than that, I think it's fine so far, they couldn't have found a more perfect jet, I don't expect it to be a 1 to 1 (or I'd just watch the orig), but spike/jet/fae seem to at least keep the spirit of the old cast I take anything nice I had to say back, we finished the last episode and I feel sick, the last like 7 episodes have been absolute character assassinations, only standing to watch the remaining to make jokes with spicy over
By Draylo 2021-12-07 20:20:33
Dying for Digimon Survive, been waiting ages I've been so excited for this for so long lol, I'm sad every time it gets pushed back
I ended up getting Digimon world new order and I honestly hated it at first and dropped it last year, but I started playing it again and got so hooked lol, I think I have like 80hrs or something
Same, I love that style of RPG, the tactics one idr the name. With Digimon it will be the best lol.
I honestly didn't like Next Order at first but only because they give you two Digimon lol. I think I would have loved it if they didn't do that because its almost exactly like the first game and even has the main character there from it. The two Digimon mechanic just felt really cheap and annoying and not like the original at all, I also hated how enemy digimon couldn't hit each other like the original. I did like it overall though, I tried to platinum it like the other games but the Digimon games are annoying to platinum lol.
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By Asura.Aeonova 2021-12-07 21:49:03
Chicken, beef, or fish? Sounds like someone is getting married and is asking for meal choices.
Now that I'm thinking baout Ramen and weddings... Ramen Dowry is a great punk band name. Not as good as Fetal Tissue Food Fight, but nothing is as great as that.
By alzeerffxi 2021-12-07 22:32:36
Tommrow is vga right?
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By Asura.Aeonova 2021-12-07 22:34:12
I guess it could be depending on your time zone.
By Draylo 2021-12-08 00:17:14
New addon for chrome, allows you to view the dislike count... "return dislike button"
There is justice in the world still!
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By Asura.Aeonova 2021-12-08 01:10:15
One has been out for Firefox too. Mostly I know about it because everyone ragging on the 'Santa Inc' movie mentions it. They work "for now".
This is a thread that I found on another website I post at. It can be really really interesting. I thought it deserved a place here.
Post your random thoughts for the day here, or anything else that intrigues you.
For starters, is it possible to give constructive critism to someone who doesn't have a neck? I totally just walked by a girl who didn't. Someone isn't getting a necklace for Valentines day!
And who decided black and white can't be colors? I want to say a racist. I really do.
Inb4thisthreadgetsreallywtf
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