updating problems

[Xukiza]

I have bought FFXI and installed it. I was able to update PLayonline viewer last night ok and then stopped as it was late and I work in morning. Tonight I came back to it and finished registration for POL. I got through it with the odd network error and now it will not connection when checking viewer version. My internet connection works fine, not even slow. I am on cable modem and all works fine except for POL. I can even play other online games without a problem but POL will not make the connection to check viewer version. I have port forwarded all the ports suggested by the support page. Any help would be great.

The error code is 1160

Thanks.

[lionx]

Re: updating problems

You are not alone, i have the same problem so i think something is up until they can fix it.

[Valan]

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yeah i'm having the same problem took me like an hour to get onto POL and now i can't log into the game itself.

[Toilet]

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I'm having the same problems, I can't log on to the Lobby server, error 3100... All day now it seems..

[TheGrandMom]

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They announced that certain IP's were having issues connecting. Of course that was at 7pm est on 9/13 and I still can't log in. >.<

[neighbortaru]

Re: updating problems

from the official site:

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 13, 2005 06:10 [PDT]

All Worlds Login Difficulties (Sep. 13): Follow-up 2

This is a follow-up to the previous news regarding FINAL FANTASY XI login difficulties.

We have confirmed that the login difficulties are affecting certain ISP (Internet Service Provider) users. If you cannot login to FINAL FANTASY XI, we ask that you please wait a while and then try again.

We will continue investigating the issue and consider all possible measures to bring this matter to a speedy resolution.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

[Date & Time]
Sep. 12, 2005 from 19:00(PDT)

[Details]
Login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

[Susurrus]

Re: updating problems

And of course they blame it on DDoS attacks now. I starting to wonder if that is in fact true.

I also remember that these problems started when WoW came out....maybe some club of WoW fanboys is doing it to try to convince everyone that WoW is better ( Fanboys, these guys would be hardcore if they exist).

Whoever it is, I'm surprised the DDoSers haven't been cought since appearently SE has federal agents investigating.

[neighbortaru]

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well, look for yourself:
http://www.internettrafficreport.com/asia.htm

[Susurrus]

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well, look for yourself:
http://www.internettrafficreport.com/asia.htm

Granted, though how come then it only effects certain ISPs and certain functions (search/AH and Login)? Aren't ALL servers in Japan? And 100% means ALL packets.

[Xukiza]

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Somewhat frustrating after paying $30 to come back to the game and I can't even get to update viewer let alone play. How often is this happening? I read they were having issues with DDoS recently but I did not realize it was this bad. Hope it gets resolved soon, I am anxious to play

[Pocster]

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Ug, Servers have been down for me for about 24 hours now~

[fastcart]

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Granted, though how come then it only effects certain ISPs and certain functions (search/AH and Login)? Aren't ALL servers in Japan? And 100% means ALL packets.

My experience with the problems Verizon users had accessing ffxi awhile ago taught me that not all ISPs go through the same backbones. Verizon goes across the pacific (or did at the time) via California to reach Japan, while others can go across the atlantic.

[Xukiza]

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I contacted customer support. They told me they were aware of the issue (as we already knew) and that they have no ETA at this time for a fix.

Double Post Edited:
Connected successfully - updating.

[Xukiza]

Re: updating problems

yet again - can't connect lol -- Got into game made character, loged in - ug terrible resolution - logged out to reset graphics and bam acn't get back into game now. These connections issues are getting old fast.

[syphy]

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it's not the servers that are down, it's the Play Online patcher program, thingie. If you don't need your computer for anything, just go into your config and set it to never auto-disconnect you and just leave your character logged in. unless you have a flaky internet connection, you'll just always be logged in.