Japan Quake: Square-Enix Shut Down Servers (FFXI / FFXIV)

[Ploid]

To the SQUARE ENIX community:

As you know, Japan has been hit with a terrible disaster this week. We have received and greatly appreciate all the kind words of concern from our fans and players.

As a result of the earthquake, we temporarily may have to shut down the servers hosting FINAL FANTASY XI and FINAL FANTASY XIV.

We are now analyzing the situation and studying very hard what we can do to fulfill our social responsibilities under the unusual circumstances, and to mitigate the inconvenience to our players. According to our best estimate at this point, we will temporarily have to shut down the servers shortly. We will give you as much advance notice as possible under the rapidly changing circumstances. If the servers are shut down, we will try to provide updates in the Information section of our Official Website below.

FINAL FANTASY XIV , The Lodestone: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/
FINAL FANTASY XI Official Website: http://www.playonline.com/

We sincerely apologize and appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely,
SQUARE ENIX

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Due to the continuous earthquakes occurring in the eastern regions of Japan since Mar. 11, 2011, the power companies in Japan have encouraged everyone to cooperate by conserving as much energy as possible as it is feared there will not be enough power supply. Based on the current situation, we have decided to shut down the game servers temporarily, and therefore to suspend services of FINAL FANTASY XIV, FINAL FANTASY XI, and PlayOnline temporarily.

The services will be temporarily suspended for at least a week starting on Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT). We will provide an update regarding the reinstatement of the service as additional information becomes available. In connection with the temporary suspension of services, players will not be billed for any PlayOnline service throughout the April billing cycle. Additional information regarding this matter will also be posted as it becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding of this unusual situations.

[Date & Time]
A week starting from Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT)

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV
- FINAL FANTASY XI
- PlayOnline

* Additionally, the following services are currently unavailable:

- Friend List Plus
- FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version
- PlayOnline Friend List Application
- Community Site Link Registration: Owner Menu

* Please be advised that we will continue to operate the official websites, FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone, forums, and the SQUARE ENIX Support Center to be able provide our customers with updates on the current situation.
　　　　
　　　　
[Reference]
An excerpt from the Caution posted on
TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (TEPCO)’s home page:

A big earthquake occurred in the northern part of Japan at 2:46PM of March 11th 2011. Because TEPCO's facilities have been seriously damaged, power shortage may occur.
TEPCO appreciates customers' cooperation in reducing electricity usage by avoiding using unnecessary lighting and electrical equipment.
We are taking all measures to restore power, however, we expect extremely challenging situation in power supply for a while. We kindly ask our customers to cooperate with us in reducing usage of power.

[ItsSeflol]

Incoming backlash from intolerant people.

[Bodycount]

I almost want to go to ffxi/xiv fansites to see if there are people actually complaining about servers going down.
Almost.

[Mrdude]

its likely

[Bodycount]

if someone goes to them and there is people bitching you could hlep and post links

[Lutia]

FFXI Version: It's like shutting down life. (If this would have occured like 4-5 years ago you would all think like that. )
FFXIV Version: Good chance to keep it that way!

[Fujikun]

on BG you can find stuff like "wtf my gardening will go bad" or " wow bullshit i was going to pick up my ebisu tomorrow"

[ItsSeflol]

If this would have occured like 4-5 years ago you would all think like that.

Most would, some wouldn't.

[Bodycount]

on BG you can find stuff like "wtf my gardening will go bad" or " wow bullshit i was going to pick up my ebisu tomorrow"

lolhumanity
I'm with Sef now, this mofo needs to burn.

[Lolmy]

WTF ITS DAY 9 FAFNEERRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Herant]

on BG you can find stuff like "wtf my gardening will go bad" or " wow bullshit i was going to pick up my ebisu tomorrow"

lolhumanity
I'm with Sef now, this mofo needs to burn.

being sorry won't help japan nor all the drama about it.

[Fujikun]

Servers will be up on the 25th , yay and stuff

[Mrdude]

hayy heranty

[Bodycount]

things

non e sufficiente inviare in questi giorni (if that makes no sense, blame google)
VAFFANCULO

[Fujikun]

Vaffanculo is right

[ItsSeflol]

Fuckin rite

[Bodycount]

non e sufficiente inviare in questi giorni

does that make sense in italian?

[Fujikun]

nope lol

[Bodycount]

google translate is shyte then lol
it's supposed to say "you don't post here enough these days" or something like that, I forget exactly...

[Fujikun]

wow lol