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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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Just one thing....
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:23 AM Rating: Decent
I have but one thing to say. If you don't like it.. quit. Stop playing, stop posting here ******** about it.

Go back to what ever MMPORPG you played before and ***** on their forums about how their updates cause issues and you can play and how you and them are going to have a chat.

Just stop doing it here. It's a game, nothing is perfect, **** happens. They will get it up as soon as they can.
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# Apr 19 2005 at 11:21 AM Rating: Decent
God damn folks, history is going down today....
turn on the damn TV and look at what's happening
a New Pope, only happens once and a while.
RE: .-.-.-
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:50 AM Rating: Decent
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Quote:
God damn folks, history is going down today....
turn on the damn TV and look at what's happening
a New Pope, only happens once and a while.


Well...I'm not Catholic, nor am I religious, so it's not a HUGE deal to me, but I am glad it happened so quickly.

Interesting side note: Taking the Lord's name in vain whilst talking about the Pope...kind of odd, isn't it?
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# Apr 19 2005 at 11:19 AM Rating: Decent
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LoL....I was actually about to post on my server's board to see if anyone else was having problems, guess this answers it. Anyone know when the update is supposed to be over with?
LMAO
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:18 AM Rating: Decent
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Guys I love to play this Game to just as much as anyone esle and you Guys just give them Time.

Yes, I aggre this is BS but still its those morons attacking the game....
We and they can't do anythign about it there is allways going to be some moron trying to hack a game they want everything from If you guys know what I mean. But I was reading alittle they are trying so so hard to get the game back up and running.....

Wetkitty 48thf/24nin
remora server drop me a /tell =)
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# Apr 19 2005 at 11:15 AM Rating: Decent
:( cant play
lol ^^
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:14 AM Rating: Decent
...@ Smileyface..

LOL ^^.

wonder when we can get back online... even cleaned my room o.o....
/sigh
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:14 AM Rating: Decent
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couldn't they have bundled the POL update into the major update coming tomorrow? >_< i would rather have had one continuous server-down time, then 2 in as many days ;_;

on the other hand, im a bard and am used to the purpose of this game to being the reduction of PT downtime so maybe im just spoiled XD
Off topic sorry >,<
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:14 AM Rating: Decent
Ok this is a little off topic. But I thought I'd Ask while I had everyone attention. Where do the pics you take save on PC. I can never find them
RE: Off topic sorry >,<
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:38 AM Rating: Decent
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they're kinda hidden, go to programs -> planyonline -> squareenix -> final fantasy xi -> and check the folders in there (i uninstalled it on my pc so i can't remember the exact folder name). it's sort of a scavenger hunt, but much less of a pain than trying to retrieve screenshots when pol is down :/
Login problems
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:13 AM Rating: Decent
I keep getting error POL- 0008. Does anyone know when we'll be able to log back in to PlayOnline?
suxx0rz
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:10 AM Rating: Good
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OMG this is so suxx0rz I cantt loggon to FFXI Ima smashalash my palystatiobn ROFLMAO serisously wtf I need gilz0rz time to hunt it ROFLMAO any1 can ehlp with get gilz or qwests like qwests to get gilz send telll Phoneix server roxx!

Just kidding.

POL Update
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:05 AM Rating: Excellent
I find it completely ridiculous that a place i have to PAY for is consistently down Im on a work schedule and only get to play when i can so this is extremely aggravating Im getting message 0206 and I know I have no connect probs, everything else works fine on my DSL I wish these people would get there services straightened out because I PAY because I wanna PLAY, not because I care about their financial stability...P.S. My playonline is down almost once a week, and Im not getting a discount BAH HUMBUG lol
RE: POL Update
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:12 AM Rating: Decent
What a bummer! I wanted to get a couple of hours in, before i had to travel for work. On the plus side..this update went pretty quick. The outcome leaves something to be desired. Oh well, i guess i am SOL. :)
Addiction
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:04 AM Rating: Default
We dont need your insults please if your posting in this forum your just as "Addicted" as us. Noone needs to be insulted or made to feel bad about playing this game. I have over 160 days playtine since NA release. Im a hardcore lv 72 BST, It takes time to do anything like oh say LV Up some people only have certain times to play we dont all live in "Your timezone!".

Before you go calling people addicts and make a jerk out of yourself take a look in the mirror bud!

Edited, Tue Apr 19 12:04:36 2005
POL problem
# Apr 19 2005 at 11:00 AM Rating: Excellent
I can understand those angry reactions addressed to SE, you don't have to be an addict to find this really annoying ;). I think it's fun to relax after a long and harsh day at work or at school, it's a shame that the services aren't what they used to be..
Well, lighten up, a day without FF isn't the worst that could happen :).

Take Care.
Error
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:59 AM Rating: Decent
<----Another person who cant long on because of this crap.
connecting
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:53 AM Rating: Decent
Let me download the patch thing, but I get

Error Code: POL-0010 Network busy or other conenction problems.
#REDACTED, Posted: Apr 19 2005 at 10:45 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) wont even let me login. also i was using windower prgram so i could tab in and out of the game. that appears to no longer function. SE suck balls and i would testify that in court
Come on...
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:43 AM Rating: Decent
You know, I'm not one that says too much, but seriously, there are some people posting on this that are a LITTLE too addicted to this game... to the point that they threated SE or pout like kids. You know, there's other stuff you can do until it comes up, like... oh, I don't know... go outside? It's a game guys, relax!!
RE: Come on...
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:59 AM Rating: Decent
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Amen.

i've played my share of MMORPGs and this is no new thing to me. in fact what i do is go to message boards and humor myself on everyone who's totally ticked that they cant log in for a few hours.

by the way fantasy (by webster's) means: the power or process of creating especially unrealistic or improbable mental images in response to psychological need <an object of fantasy>; also : a mental image or a series of mental images (as a daydream) so created <sexual fantasies of adolescence>

I see now why most of the kids want to play it.
O.o;;;;
we are alone
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:34 AM Rating: Decent
best part is, if you were logged on before this happened, you have no idea that its happening at all...
DDoS Fix's
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:31 AM Rating: Decent
Just for the guy who floated the DDoS detection theory, that doesnt make alot of sence, they must know by shutting down login they will create a bigger DDoS of players logging in. Although it would only DOS the login server so mabye still possible idea.
Cause?
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:26 AM Rating: Decent
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I get error POL-0011

Maybe this is why:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/finalfantasy11/news_6122432.html
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# Apr 19 2005 at 10:25 AM Rating: Decent
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joy i finish work looking to hit 47-48 tonight but no se breaks pos pol =/
checka this out...
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:23 AM Rating: Decent
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Same here, can't login, i get error POL-0011.
Maybe this is why:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/finalfantasy11/news_6122432.html
checka this out...
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:23 AM Rating: Decent
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Same here, can't login, i get error POL-0011.
Maybe this is why:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/finalfantasy11/news_6122432.html
So uhh
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:21 AM Rating: Decent
Added a process that checks whether the installed software is a beta version or an official version upon launch of contents.

I use a JP version of POL, does this mean they are trying to bust me or something?
Btw..
# Apr 19 2005 at 10:21 AM Rating: Decent
Btw... I'm now getting the POL-0008, which was a -0103 last time.
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