Alpha/Beta Announcement thread. Next Alpha: ???

[Silfer]

Yeah it sucks, put it on about 11hrs ago when I left for work got back and it's only done 20% and crashed...

[mastamind]

Jesus, this downloader is annoying as hell. 5 hours to download even with the port open, and if the internet loses connection for even a second, the whole thing is fucked and must be done again.

It crashed quite a few times, but would take 30 seconds to a minute to scan the parts that had already downloaded and start from where it left off.

Took 3 hours because it would crash around 800kb/s then start from 10kb/s as it reconnected.

[Lucavi]

The problem is that I have to delete the folder and start all over or it'll just say I have a download error and close 10 seconds after I start it.

It seems that if I don't get it all at once, I'm not getting it at all.

On a side note, whoa, Baltimore. Like 40 minutes away.

[viperlasson]

I was getting 2.0 MB/s with the downloader :\

finished updating in <10mins

the first time I opened it, it was running the CPU at 100% on all cores. I re-opened it in XP compatibility mode and worked from there.

[Kaylia]

Anyone know a way to limit the upload? I already uploaded 5gb and only at 15% download.. At this rate, I'm going to spend my montly bandwidth on this download.

[mastamind]

Anyone know a way to limit the upload? I already uploaded 5gb and only at 15% download.. At this rate, I'm going to spend my montly bandwidth on this download.

You could try netlimiter, it should allow you to set a limit on your upload or download. You would need either the lite or pro version, both of which have a 28-day evaluation period. If you needed it longer than that i bet you would be able to find a way to make that happen

[Silfer]

Any way to use utorrent to download the files? As i'm u/l max and downloading 0 right now...

[Kaylia]

Any way to use utorrent to download the files? As i'm u/l max and downloading 0 right now...

Make sure to unblock the corresponding port that is listed in the FFXIV config as someone pointed out to me in the other thread.

I'm still uploading a lot though...

[Silfer]

Make sure to unblock the corresponding port that is listed in the FFXIV config as someone pointed out to me in the other thread.

I'm still uploading a lot though...

The port is forwarded in my router but a test with utorrent says it isn't... nothing much I can do as it's setup no different than my dota host port and it works fine.

[Kaylia]

The port is forwarded in my router but a test with utorrent says it isn't... nothing much I can do as it's setup no different than my dota host port and it works fine.

Did you unblock it for the right pc/laptop?

[Orden]

The port is forwarded in my router but a test with utorrent says it isn't... nothing much I can do as it's setup no different than my dota host port and it works fine.

1. Make sure the right port numbers are entered.

2. Make sure the right protocol (UDP or TCP)

3a. Open a cmd window and type ipconfig/all
3b. Look at the address labeled IPv4.
3c. Makes sure that is the address the ports are being forwarded to.

Step 3 is the most important. I realized I had been forwarding my port to the wrong address for a while (it ended in 100 instead of 101). Fixed that shit and my speed on client and utorrent like quintupled. I went from 24hrs+ download to like 3-4 hours.

Edit: Also, someone said to change UPnP to "Use" instead of "Auto," but that actually stopped my download in its tracks. I suggest leaving it on auto.

List of ports to forward (Forum Copypasta): CP/UDP Port Numbers
The FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Version may use one of the following port numbers listed below. If you are using a router, you may have to adjust your router’s settings to allow packet transfer through these ports.

UDP 55296 – 55551
TCP 54992 – 55551
TCP 80, 443 (Notice that these are two, single port. Not 80-443)

[Zimbabwe Justice]

Sigh, I got an email from Square and got so excited that it was my FFXIV alpha/beta invite, but...it was just a Deus Ex E3 announcement.

[Kaylia]

13001 the lobby server connection has encountered an error? I assume it's down, or I'm doing something wrong

[AshTS]

Is 2010.05.21.0000 still the most recent version?

[mastamind]

13001 the lobby server connection has encountered an error? I assume it's down, or I'm doing something wrong

I direct you to a post on the previous page

Note, GMT

The dates and times of the tenth test will be as follows. (All times are PDT: GMT -7:00.)

Tenth Alpha Test Schedule

Dates and Times:
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. *1
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *2
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. *3

Thursday, June 10, 2010 – 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. *1
Thursday, June 10, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *2
Thursday, June 10, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. *3

Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. *1
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *2
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. *3

*1 Only users with Japan-based Square Enix accounts will be able to log in.
*2 Only users with Europe-based Square Enix accounts will be able to log in.
*3 Only users with North America-based Square Enix accounts will be able to log in.

* Three test periods per day have been set in accordance with times of anticipated peak activity in each region.

Test Contents:
- Battle System
- Basic Controls
- User Interface
- Quest System
- Guildleve System

[Zeno]

lolz

[Kaylia]

I direct you to a post on the previous page

Except these tests are supposed to start on the 8th.

I'm not surprised that server are down, I'm just curious since the server uptime outside these 3 days was never mentioned anywhere.

[mastamind]

Its only up during the times listed until SE expands the testing window

[Orden]

Except these tests are supposed to start on the 8th.

I'm not surprised that server are down, I'm just curious since the server uptime outside these 3 days was never mentioned anywhere.

Are you asking how often the servers are up outside of scheduled alpha testing time? Would it not be safe to assume that they just are not up outside of scheduled time? o_O

Edit: Darn, was beat. Oh well, the comment stands.

[Kajii]

I know testing doesn't start until the 9th, but does anyone else that's scheduled for then get this message when they try logging in now?

" You could not log in because the service account in question is not registered.
If you would like to log in to the service, please log in to the Square Enix Account Management System and register the service account."

I know some people get taken to the account management screen, so I'm a little worried tbh.