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*possibly* Temp Shutdown of FFXI(XIV) servers
By Artemicion 2011-03-13 06:55:06
Titan.Prefalin said: Artemicion said: zahrah said: Quote: Also, I do feel a little bad for people who are going to donate that actually believe their money will actually help. Ask Haiti if it got all those dollars the US donated.
Haiti is a third-world hell hole and always has been. Their donations were pocketed by their corrupt government. Japan is a totally different story. Incomparable as far as I'm concerned.
True. Although the key is knowing where your money goes.
Going to the source of humanitarian organizations are probably your best bet. ie: salvation army/red cross etc. not so much salvation army some of the workers have been reported of being not so giving
Guess nobody is free from corruption. Sheesh.
Well unless you're Sean *** Penn, there's not much to be done aside from going down there for direct volunteer labor which in the end is significantly more valuable than almost any donation can cover.
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 Carbuncle.Brewtus
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By Carbuncle.Brewtus 2011-03-13 07:01:25
Pandemonium.Spicyryan said: Carbuncle.Brewtus said: Pandemonium.Spicyryan said: Carbuncle.Brewtus said: Pandemonium.Spicyryan said: Carbuncle.Brewtus said: I urge the staff of SE to take our monthly subscriptions and donate them to helping with the humanitarian efforts underway in Japan. My 2 accounts and 10 mules see nothing wrong with doing this.
stfu about losing a week or two of gameplay, nerds. tens of thousands of people are dead. millions are without power, food, water, medicine, porn, work, loved ones, etc... and all you care about in your pathetic little world is not being able to log in to a GAME?? (and by "pathetic little world" I mean your parents basement).
natural disaster > ffxi. deal with it.
Hey involuntarily force people to donate to Japan. SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.
At least it is not as dumb as people wishing they bill us.
are you HELP I AM TRAPPED IN 2006 PLEASE SEND A TIME MACHINE? i said nothing about forcing you to donate. I don't think SE has any legal obligation whatsoever to give you a free month of service to start with, so stfu.
and it's exactly the same as people wishing they bill us. you get billed every month. why should this month be any different?? you shouldn't get a bill because mother nature decided to *** some ***up in Japan?
you are precisely the *** that my "stfu about losing a week or two of gameplay, nerds" comment was directed at. Thank you.
*** morons just can't be helped. I am sorry for you =/
mmm. that was a good comeback. I'm glad you're sorry for me because I care about humanity and not about just watching pixels on a screen and beating off to hentai. you're cool.
So how long are you going to make an *** out of us both while you blatantly assume random ***about me. While at the same time have your heart bleeding into your butt which is so hurt it deserves a *** medal. I'm assuming nothing (ok, the hentai comment was a bit cheap) and my butt doesn't hurt and my heart isn't bleeding for Japan. I have no vested interest in Japan as a country, or its people. I do HAVE a heart, though...and would like to see SE make a contribution to help.
I didn't make an *** out of you. Who wrote the first post to complain about an idea? you.
By Artemicion 2011-03-13 07:03:23
Heart in the right place, fingers on the wrong keys.
Your idea is admirable, really. It's just unfortunate that since SE is in the business of providing an entertainment service with recurring fees with something as sensitive as people's debit cards, they simply can't put up their own lemonade stand in the middle of it and say they're giving donations. Just too much trouble, too much legal hassle, too big a margin for error.
I hope you understand.
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Caitsith.Sai
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By Caitsith.Sai 2011-03-13 07:03:30
Artemicion said: Titan.Prefalin said: Artemicion said: zahrah said: Quote: Also, I do feel a little bad for people who are going to donate that actually believe their money will actually help. Ask Haiti if it got all those dollars the US donated.
Haiti is a third-world hell hole and always has been. Their donations were pocketed by their corrupt government. Japan is a totally different story. Incomparable as far as I'm concerned.
True. Although the key is knowing where your money goes.
Going to the source of humanitarian organizations are probably your best bet. ie: salvation army/red cross etc. not so much salvation army some of the workers have been reported of being not so giving
Guess nobody is free from corruption. Sheesh.
Well unless you're Sean *** Penn, there's not much to be done aside from going down there for direct volunteer labor which in the end is significantly more valuable than almost any donation can cover.
This. It's why I have never knowingly donated a dollar in my life. My time? Yes, but never money. Whenever money is involved you can always guarantee that corruption and greed aren't far behind.
You guys might feel better about yourself by clicking 10 bucks away to some charity website, but in the end your as likely padding someones pocket as you are helping people in need.
 Alexander.Jukie
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By Alexander.Jukie 2011-03-13 07:06:24
Just imagine what effect it's gonna have on the earth when all these FF players leave their houses for a change. <.<
By Artemicion 2011-03-13 07:07:12
Alexander.Jukie said: Just imagine what effect it's gonna have on the earth when all these FF players leave their houses for a change. <.<
I predict a surge in sunscreen sales!
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 Phoenix.Amael
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By Phoenix.Amael 2011-03-13 07:07:33
I wonder now, what would happen to all the items in AH. are they going to go back to everyone's Delivery Box, or their time in AH resumes when someone plugs up the servers again?
All items into delivery box is a lot of *** i dont wanna imagine right now.
Carbuncle.Brewtus
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By Carbuncle.Brewtus 2011-03-13 07:08:59
Caitsith.Sai said: You guys might feel better about yourself by clicking 10 bucks away to some charity website, but in the end your as likely padding someones pocket as you are helping people in need.
unfortunately, can't argue with that :/
Caitsith.Sai
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By Caitsith.Sai 2011-03-13 07:09:35
Alexander.Jukie said: Just imagine what effect it's gonna have on the earth when all these FF players leave their houses for a change. <.<
What makes you think they will do anything besides play something else
Alexander.Jukie
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By Alexander.Jukie 2011-03-13 07:24:58
Caitsith.Sai said: Alexander.Jukie said: Just imagine what effect it's gonna have on the earth when all these FF players leave their houses for a change. <.<
What makes you think they will do anything besides play something else
I was just pretending that theory didn't exist. That's exactly what I'm gonna do. Sunshine be damned
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By Titan.Darkestknight 2011-03-13 07:37:11
nevermind.
 Bahamut.Ahura
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By Bahamut.Ahura 2011-03-13 07:44:54
ive lost my tv shows, 11, prob wahtever manga anime i get tis going to be a boring month
inbefore its a month
also inbefore server populations go down even more and another server merge
Bahamut.Ahura
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By Bahamut.Ahura 2011-03-13 07:45:21
that is after the one they were suppose to have on the 16th
Bismarck.Rinkydink
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By Bismarck.Rinkydink 2011-03-13 07:45:33
Phoenix.Amael said: I wonder now, what would happen to all the items in AH. are they going to go back to everyone's Delivery Box, or their time in AH resumes when someone plugs up the servers again?
All items into delivery box is a lot of *** i dont wanna imagine right now. if you look at the server status its classed as maintenance therefore time should stand still and when they're back up all NM timers and the like should be reset.
but in SE's world anything can happen
 Ifrit.Maddii
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By Ifrit.Maddii 2011-03-13 11:03:31
Bismarck.Rinkydink said: Phoenix.Amael said: I wonder now, what would happen to all the items in AH. are they going to go back to everyone's Delivery Box, or their time in AH resumes when someone plugs up the servers again?
All items into delivery box is a lot of *** i dont wanna imagine right now. if you look at the server status its classed as maintenance therefore time should stand still and when they're back up all NM timers and the like should be reset.
but in SE's world anything can happen
well, think of it positive. considering you have all abyssites, when FF11 is gone for a month, you ll have 90 new traverserr stones when its back^^
in the current situation they just have to see.
as far as i understood it, they(meaning the power company and governmental forces) are actually shutting down certain districsts/amounts of power/electricity down by force to prevent blackouts.
depending on how fast they can clean up the damages and rebuild the electricity equipment and eventually how much radiation is coming from the nuclear plants it could be a relatively short period of 2-3 weeks, or take several months.
if last thing should happen, they have of course to think about to get their hardware elsewhere, not for us online nerds, but for the ppl employed by them: no income, no payment for their employess(after a certain time at least).
in any case, lets just hope the nuclear plants can be get under controlled again before the worst of all cases happens.
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By Ragnarok.Sekundes 2011-03-13 11:49:12
Bismarck.Rinkydink said: Phoenix.Amael said: I wonder now, what would happen to all the items in AH. are they going to go back to everyone's Delivery Box, or their time in AH resumes when someone plugs up the servers again?
All items into delivery box is a lot of *** i dont wanna imagine right now. if you look at the server status its classed as maintenance therefore time should stand still and when they're back up all NM timers and the like should be reset.
but in SE's world anything can happen
It will be the same as any other maintenance, 'time' continues to flow because events are based off real life time, not server uptime otherwise, the FFXI crafting timer would always be off.
Had they continued to run the servers and then a major blackout occurred, then maybe something could have happened but they no doubt have some serious backup supplies and would have time to shut everything down properly. As long as the physical location where the servers are stays unharmed, we're fine. If a nuclear reactor meltdowns next to them... sorry guys.
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By Asura.Astarael 2011-03-13 12:35:29
Well all I have to say is that those 20 min. I spent checking my connection and trying to figure out why the hell the internet worked for everything but FFXI was all in vain ; ; The plus is I still have internet and Netflicks to keep me entertained for a week of FFXIless monotony. Really can't be that bad. Good thing there is cloud cover this week in forecast XD
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By Siren.Lilave 2011-03-13 13:50:07
I'm kind of surprised that the servers were not shut down sooner, but I really respect SE's decision to do so given the circumstances that Japan is under.
Plus, this gives us all time to turn our attention to the more important things in life; family, friends, school, work, etc.
My best wishes to Japan.
Bahamut.Aiyame
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By Bahamut.Aiyame 2011-03-13 14:39:44
well, my family makes me crazy and I have no other games to play..anyone know any t.v series that is good to watch? Have already gotten caught up on supernatural, monk, bones, true blood, big bang theory, psyche and Heroes..(don't judge me..lol I was forced into a 4 month FF break cus my HP tower sucked)
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By Bahamut.Ceviilla 2011-03-13 14:49:05
I just started Dexter <3 Love it so far
Asura.Baroma
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By Asura.Baroma 2011-03-13 14:51:01
Netflix! Spartacus! Go!
Caitsith.Jessi
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By Caitsith.Jessi 2011-03-13 15:01:21
Bahamut.Ceviilla said: I just started Dexter <3 Love it so far
Dexter is awesome!!!!!
By Burke 2011-03-13 15:08:37
so i got thru a page and a half before i realized this thread was going no where..but i did get two things out of those who posted in the first two pages...
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keep in mind this is a worldwide forum~
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@Fenrir.Snick
horrible...
take into consideration the phrase 'every little bit helps' or however it goes. perhaps $13 could feed a family for xx amount of days; could fund its portion for medical assistance; could fund other support programs to assist in the tragedy; etc. is that not more important to you than getting back on your VIDEO GAME? if not, you are one sincerely insensitive ***. i hope you're embarrassed for posting what you did and before you decide to write back and further troll on this thread, reread this, then reread it again. then, turn on the tv and watch the news and see what's happening. if you're that empty hearted then may God help you.
Quote: @FFXI_EN: As a result of the earthquake, we temporarily may have to shut down the servers hosting FFXI and FFXIV. (1/3) Quote: @FFXI_EN: We will give you as much advance notice as possible under the rapidly changing circumstances. (2/3) Quote: @FFXI_EN: If the servers are shut down, we will provide updates in the Information section of our official websites http://bit.ly/efRi9c (3/3)
Just thought you all should be aware of the possibility.
Update:
Quote: To the SQUARE ENIX community:
As you know, Japan has been hit with a terrible disaster this week. We have received and greatly appreciate all the kind words of concern from our fans and players.
As a result of the earthquake, we temporarily may have to shut down the servers hosting FINAL FANTASY XI and FINAL FANTASY XIV.
We are now analyzing the situation and studying very hard what we can do to fulfill our social responsibilities under the unusual circumstances, and to mitigate the inconvenience to our players. According to our best estimate at this point, we will temporarily have to shut down the servers shortly. We will give you as much advance notice as possible under the rapidly changing circumstances. If the servers are shut down, we will try to provide updates in the Information section of our Official Website below.
FINAL FANTASY XIV , The Lodestone: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/
FINAL FANTASY XI Official Website: http://www.playonline.com/
We sincerely apologize and appreciate your understanding.
Sincerely,
SQUARE ENIX Update:
Quote: @FFXI_EN: Due to the earthquakes that have occurred in Japan, we have decided to temporarily suspend the game servers.(1/5) #FFXI Quote: @FFXI_EN: To accommodate the suspension of services, players will not be billed for the FFXI service throughout the April billing cycle.(2/5) #FFXI Quote: @FFXI_EN: Please see the official announcement for more details. http://bit.ly/gr1YgH (3/5) #FFXI Quote: @FFXI_EN: We will continue to operate the official websites and the forums to provide updates on the current situation.(4/5) #FFXI Quote: @FFXI_EN: Additional information regarding this matter will also be posted on the Information section as it becomes available.(5/5) #FFXI Quote: Due to the continuous earthquakes occurring in the eastern regions of Japan since Mar. 11, 2011, the power companies in Japan have encouraged everyone to cooperate by conserving as much energy as possible as it is feared there will not be enough power supply. Based on the current situation, we have decided to shut down the game servers temporarily, and therefore to suspend services of FINAL FANTASY XIV, FINAL FANTASY XI, and PlayOnline temporarily.
The services will be temporarily suspended for at least a week starting on Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT). We will provide an update regarding the reinstatement of the service as additional information becomes available. In connection with the temporary suspension of services, players will not be billed for any PlayOnline service throughout the April billing cycle. Additional information regarding this matter will also be posted as it becomes available.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding of this unusual situations.
[Date & Time]
A week starting from Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT)
[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV
- FINAL FANTASY XI
- PlayOnline
* Additionally, the following services are currently unavailable:
- Friend List Plus
- FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version
- PlayOnline Friend List Application
- Community Site Link Registration: Owner Menu
* Please be advised that we will continue to operate the official websites, FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone, forums, and the SQUARE ENIX Support Center to be able provide our customers with updates on the current situation.
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[Reference]
An excerpt from the Caution posted on
TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (TEPCO)’s home page:
A big earthquake occurred in the northern part of Japan at 2:46PM of March 11th 2011. Because TEPCO's facilities have been seriously damaged, power shortage may occur.
TEPCO appreciates customers' cooperation in reducing electricity usage by avoiding using unnecessary lighting and electrical equipment.
We are taking all measures to restore power, however, we expect extremely challenging situation in power supply for a while. We kindly ask our customers to cooperate with us in reducing usage of power.
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