Unusual POL behavior after update

[Murphie]

I'm not really posting to ask for a solution, but merely to see if I'm the only one with this problem or not.

Today when I tried to login, I first got a POL update. Which was odd, but not altogether uncommon. After that, I tried to login, and was notified that my account had been cancelled due to non-payment. Which would have been fine, but there is plenty of money in my account (enough to pay for it several times over), so I'm not sure what that's about.

My main problem comes when I try to reactivate. I just get a "Now Loading" screen for a minute or two, and then I get a POL error. Nothing in my internet settings has changed from yesterday when I was able to play just fine. And I can play other online games, and access the internet with no problems. So I haven't the slightest idea what could be wrong.

So is anyone else experiencing this, or am I just lucky?

[Xephus]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

I am also experiencing this, it must be the registration update or something, it might be afflicting with gameplay and implementing the new character info but adding to it as well, causing everyday players to not be able to log on...or maybe we're jut un-lucky

[neighbortaru]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

this might be why:
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news8993.shtml

Phase 2 of PlayOnline registration server maintenance being conducted right now will be extended until 12:00 (PST).

We apologize for the inconvenience.

[Date & Time]
Phase 2
From Nov. 2, 2006 0:00 to 12:00 (PST)
*Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.

[Affected Services]
PlayOnline

[Murphie]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Very likely, NT. Thanks for pointing that out.^^

So I've got another few hours before it'll even be worth it to try again.

[Mhurron]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Sounds like the two issues are unrelated. The update was to be expected and fix another issue. A billing cycle just started/ended and there's always people who have their cards rejected at the beginning of the month.

As for problems reactivating: Registration Server Maintenance Extension (Nov. 2). Try again in about 3h.

[Xephus]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

this might be why:
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news8993.shtml

Hehe, thanks

[Murphie]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Yeah, that's what NT just posted, Mhurron. Thanks though. I don't know why I didn't check the official site before posting.

[Ameroth]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Could possibly be an issue with all the crap they were doing with the registration server over the past few days...?

Edit: Ah crap, I thought I was gonna be the first to point that out; then I waited 6 minutes to make my post.

[Mhurron]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Yeah, that's what NT just posted, Mhurron.

He hadn't when I first hit reply. Damn multitasking.

[Murphie]

Re: Unusual POL behavior after update

Could possibly be an issue with all the crap they were doing with the registration server over the past few days...?

Yes, that's exactly it. Thanks for responding though.

Everyone here is so dang helpful, but they all got post-blocked by NT. XD Seriously, thanks everyone who replied with the completely obvious solution that I managed to miss.