PlayOnline Viewer Update (Apr. 19)

At the following time, we performed a PlayOnline Viewer version update. *The client update will start automatically after connecting to PlayOnline. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen. [Date & Time] Apr. 19, 2005 from 0:00 (PDT) [Affected Services] PlayOnline Viewer [Important Update Details] - Friends on "My Friend List" are now shown as being online only when both parties are using the same handles they used for friend registration. *This is basically the same environment as the "Friends Only" privacy setting before March 2005. - A function has been added to the Handle List where unlinked Content IDs can be linked when launching the game from the PlayOnline Viewer. To elaborate, when there is only one handle registered, all Content IDs will automatically be linked to that handle. If there are multiple handles registered, the PlayOnline Viewer Handle List screen will be displayed. - Fixed an issue where chat functions became unavailable when the user moved to a version update screen during a group chat, then cancelled the version update. - Added a process that checks whether the installed software is a beta version or an official version upon launch of contents. - Fixed some other minor issues. [Notes] The PlayOnline version update will modify the "pol.exe" file. Certain security/antivirus software may issue a warning, but this is a normal part of the version update process. (Windows version only.)

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Ok...
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:20 AM Rating: Decent
Ok... at first I was a bit annoyed that I couldn't log in. I've read the posts in here and I have one thing to say: Obsess-much? All these people are getting sooo angry just because they couldn't log into a damn game.
so it's not just me?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:19 AM Rating: Decent
So I'm not the only one that's getting the "I no longer want to work for you humans! I now serve the Dark Lord and his Ring of Power!" POL-0206 error? That's comforting. 8:16, Cali time. I take it this happens alot with their updates?
New Info
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:16 AM Rating: Default
Apparently SE knows that we're having login problems: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news4440.shtml

*rolls eyes*
Back up Soon
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:16 AM Rating: Good
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I checked the information box, and it says they are adressing the issue immediately. So I give it a couple more hours to fix, then FFXI ahoy!
What are you guys sniveling about?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:12 AM Rating: Excellent
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The server blips out for literally, a FEW MINUTES, and now SE is evil. Have you even read about the new updates? More techniques to stop gil sellers. New terrain, including a very interesting ballista-only zone. Finally, those of us in our 70's wont have as much of a experience pentality as we used to, actually making leveling FUN again. More quests and Promathia missions!

But the only thing you guys can think of is the one measely hour or two that you cant play. Nuts to you! I think SE is doing a very fine job overall, and they do a very good job with both content developement and server maintenance.
RE: What are you guys sniveling about?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:20 AM Rating: Decent
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I understand that people do get upset more quickly than they should over these things.

But, in the same light, you have to admit that the service the last couple of months has been far crappier than it was a year ago.

It's almost like the service team has forgotten us for that new game they are creating for the Japan players, but the development keeps cooking along anyways.
RE: What are you guys sniveling about?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:19 AM Rating: Excellent
Amen.
RE: What are you guys sniveling about?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:17 AM Rating: Decent
Thank you ^^
tommorow
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:08 AM Rating: Decent
ok, tommorow they do FF11 update. 10:00-13:00 PDT. So I assume thats 5 PM it'll be done for us eastern boy. I got NO school this week. If there is a problem with update SE and I are gonna have a lil chat.
Servers are Broken
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:08 AM Rating: Decent
Saddest part is i cant even log in to cancel my account and say ***** the updates SE t('o`t)
DDoS Attacks
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:07 AM Rating: Decent
It's possible that they did it on purpose.

It would be a lot more easy to find the origination of a DDoS attack while there aren't 80,000 people connected to your server.
Thanks, SE.
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:03 AM Rating: Default
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I have just one thing to say. May you forever burn in hell for your fantastic update-creating skills, SE. I really do love you. Thanks for ruining my morning.
RE: Thanks, SE.
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:18 AM Rating: Decent
A little harsh dontcha think? All that just because you couldn't log into a game?
RE: Thanks, SE.
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:43 AM Rating: Default
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Hardly. It happens every single time they update. The updater lags and/or refuses to move at all, half the time it takes me 2-3 hours just to connect.. It's really starting to get annoying, especially when you have work to go to and the only time you get to play you spend waiting for them to fix something that should have been up and running hours ago.
SE people are whores
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:03 AM Rating: Decent
The PlayOnline website says that they have no known errors and that they dont open for another hour. It could be a while before they even realize that there IS a problem.
Patch?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:03 AM Rating: Decent
Still cant get back online....
grrr
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:03 AM Rating: Decent
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looks like the patch was more trouble than good ; ;
Blah
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:57 AM Rating: Decent
God damn... POL-0206.... Got the update but won't let me log in. Hope the update tomorrow doesn't kill anyone who tries to log on.
me too
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:57 AM Rating: Decent
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same deal as the rest of you guys but I'm not terribly surprised by it this seems to happen EVERY time POL or FFXI updates hell I woulda been more shocked if I had gotten back in without a problem.

Its more than likely just server congestion those connection error aren't terribly specfic there seems to be at least a dozen different error numbers I've seen and yet they all say "Network is busy or unavailable" kinda redundant huh?
update
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:57 AM Rating: Decent
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I logged right in before update, then updated and cant log in, i have restarted my router 2 times and system 3 times. and yes se may be busy but they are make 50 million a month off this game, so they should at least have the descency to reimburse us somehow for all the time we lose everytime they do an update and it doesnt work.
RE: update
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:03 AM Rating: Default
amen to that! i agree wholeheartedly. we pay for the service to play this game, and we lose roughly a day-2days because of their updates. i haven't been able to log into FFXI for the past 3 days, and I'm starting to get a little angry about it.
Hmm
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:54 AM Rating: Decent
Tells me I have a connection problem but comp. says signal is great... Hope this will be fixed soon.
Woops
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:51 AM Rating: Good
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Sorry, double post. :(
Same Problem
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:51 AM Rating: Decent
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I can't get on either. I assumed it will be fixed shortly.

Why have the last 4 messed up updates happen on my days off?? I think SE has something against me ><
Man...
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:51 AM Rating: Good
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Just updated, can't log in. Tells me Network is busy. :( Don't blame SE tho dudes, they got lots going on, and I'm sure they are doing thier best to get it all straightened out for us so we can enjoy the game we pay for. It might take a while, but it's not like any of us could do a better job. :( Anyway, yeah. 8:51 Wyoming time. (I don't know time zones all that well. :( )
Bullcrap
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:51 AM Rating: Good
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This is bull. I can't log in after the update is complete. I think they said server maintenance for 3 hours, but I don't remember if that was today. &#@^% SE!
Bullcrap
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:51 AM Rating: Good
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This is bull. I can't log in after the update is complete. I think they said server maintenance for 3 hours, but I don't remember if that was today. &#@^% SE!
bleh.
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:50 AM Rating: Decent
GRR:SLKFJSD:LFKJS:EL.
-_-

Can't log in... either.
when fixed
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:49 AM Rating: Decent
can someone post when theyre able to log on, before i call playonline up and curse them out?
Bad SE! BAD!!!!
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:42 AM Rating: Decent
It lets me, in checks my messages, and automatically disconnects me before I can do anything. Dammit SE, the last version wasn't perfect, but at least it more or less worked. This one just plain doesn't work.

EDIT: Now getting POL-0206 Error.

Edited, Tue Apr 19 10:44:04 2005
Se
# Apr 19 2005 at 9:41 AM Rating: Default
SE are bastards
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