FFXI and FFXIV servers temporarily closed in wake of Japanese quake

You know it's an emergency when Japan is willing to go without Final Fantasy for any length of time.

I bet they're still experiencing aftershocks. Their aftershocks have been the magnitude of most ordinary earthquakes. As of yesterday morning, I'd heard somewhere that they'd already experienced at least 120 aftershocks.

The whole situation is unbelievable and surreal. This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm glad SE is doing this.

@Make it so Presumptuous remark is presumptuous.

Hasn't FFXIV not collected any subscription money yet anyway? And if they have, why haven't people risen up to smite them for it?

I was just reading an article saying that over a million homes are without electricity and running water. It's good to hear that they are trying to conserve energy for people who need it.

Earthquakes suck :(.

I'll gladly suspend FFXI time for the people of japan. Our hearts are with those affected by this tragedy.

Joystiq, you guys have your niche. That's why we come here. Do your thing, we understand.

I want to give my condolonces to every one in Japan that has lost a loved one in this disaster and my respects to all who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with you.

@Speedracer98
Wow... You need to grow up.

Canadians can donate to the relief effort here: http://www.redcross.ca/helpnow

I encourage anyone who plays to donate the money that they would have spent on subscription fees for April.

You can also text 90999 to donate via Red Cross to help in the relief efforts.

The sad part is there are probably more than a few people pissed off about this.

@Make it so

...wait...

What?

@Speedracer98

...gtfo.

No, really.

MGO is down too, Anybody else notice 9/11/01 + 3/10/11 Makes 12/21/12 ,__, Conspiracy!. New York is also parrallel to Japan on the map o.o

If anyone out there is going to donate, make sure that you don't fall for any of the scams out there. Sadly, criminals like to take advantage of natural disasters, and this one isn't any different. When in doubt, just donate to an established charity like the Red Cross.

I know how much of a stress reliever an MMO can be, and it is a shame that some won't be able to experience that relief for a while. Having said that, it is completely understandable, considering the blackout that is still afflicting a large area of Japan, and the nuclear emergency that is unfolding.

The scariest part of this entire thing (for me anyway) is that this could be a small glimpse into what an earthquake might look like in San Francisco. I fear for family members that live in the area. We all knew that Japan was primed for a massive quake, but seeing it happen is still jarring, and I can only imagine what it is like for those that actually live in the region, or for those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy.

This affects the NA players too, ya?

I remember FFXI being all based in Japan, wasn't sure if FF14 put servers in NA for said subscribers.

@Speedracer98

/epicfacepalm

@Speedracer98
No you're right there probably are. You're also one of them.

@Shadsy
And i play FFXI. I also played wow and quit after one week.

@Speedracer98

Oddly enough, not everyone who plays games is a soulless monster like you.

@Speedracer98 Dude, read this ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/13/AR2011031302393.html ) maybe you'll understand how bad things are over there. Grow up and have a little bit of respect. 10,000 dead 35 billion plus worth of loses. wrap you little head around that.

We love you japan!

@Speedracer98
No gamer/nerd would sacrifice human lives to play a effin' game unless they're mentally unstable and f*cked up in their head!

Donate the subscription monney you save!

Well, maybe Squeenix can dedicate their servers for some communications or any sort of help using their servers maybe they can divert some traffic on the internet their in Japan in the mean time.

@Speedracer98
Listen you little worm. People have died. Your jokes inthis situation are juvenile and don't be mad at the backlash.

@Speedracer98 Having respect for human life isn't considered sucking anyone's balls. I'll bet you laughed at 9/11 and Katrina too.

Ya know what, even if you're just trolling to get a rise out of people, this is a completely inappropriate time to do it. Have some class, you disgraceful excuse for a human being.

@Speedracer98

You're pathetic.

@Speedracer98

I can only assume by the mass amount of "LOL" you're typing that you're joking or a complete idiot.

Unfortunately it seems to be leaning towards the latter.

"also no i dont play FF anything newer than FF9 sucks. but i know what alot of you nerds are thinking and you are just upset that i typed it out lol."
- Please, PLEASE do not try and talk on anyone else's behalf. I'm not as presumptuous as you are, but in any given case I can guarantee people playing FF11 and 14 have an appreciation of Japanese culture and therefore those affected by this insanely tragic situation. As for claiming Japan is prone to tsunami and they were aware of the risk, not everyone has the ability to abandon everything they've grown up with and leave the people they love or even have the financial means to do so on the slim chance that something like this will happen. This was a result of the worst earthquake in recorded history for Japan. Many generations has lived their entire lives there without anything like this happening. It's just plain ignorant to say they signed on for this. That's like saying everyone in the Seattle area should just accept that one day Mount Rainier will explode and cake everything in lava and by living there deserves it when it blows.

Seriously, can we ban this guy Joystiq? Speedracer is being incredibly insensitive for no other reason but to troll and piss on people for being human.

@Speedracer98

Kids? You're only 13 years old.

@Make it so

What a dumb non-sequitur. I donated to Geohot's legal defense because I don't think companies should be able to bankrupt someone for hacking around with equipment they purchased.

Strangely enough, I was not "too busy" to donate to Red Cross when I saw the news stories about the Japanese earthquakes and had a massive sad.

When you donate to something on Paypal, it does not make you too busy or too poor to ever donate again if something more important comes along.

Jesus Christ, what do you do when your local Girl Scout troop comes selling cookies to raise money so they can do craft projects and campouts? I imagine you start ripping into them with, "Where were you little bitches during the HAITI EARTHQUAKES, huh?!?"

@Speedracer98
Uh wow dude. As much as we all love joking around on Joystiq, the earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear issues aren't a laughing matter. What you said was just inhumane.