I don't know what they did, but I've been playing ever since the NA release on my pc with little to no problem until this update. After the update, the game froze at the opening video bad enough that I had to turn my computer off >< due to nothing else responding (Ctrl.,Alt,Delete, etc.). Ever since then, whenever I try to log onto POL, the window turns black and closes right away... What happened? Is there anything I can do to fix this, or do am I going to have to delete POL and FFXI from my computer and reinstall it? (something I really don't want to do but will if I absolutly must.) On a second note, my PS2 version works fine (despite the *** graphics >.>). Then again, from what I understand, the update only affected the PC version. Thanks for any and all info you can give. ^^ ~Arikado, Bismarck Server

Edited, Sat Mar 4 02:38:03 2006

If anyone has any suggestions, let me know on this:
Within the last week (since the last update before this one), my computer has been "Freezing" for about 4-5 seconds. Sometimes I get the Red Dot for a d/c, but I don't fully d/c after the freeze.
I didn't have this problem before the last couple updates. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

PC: HP
CPU: 2.2GHz
Vid: 256mb(Not sure of type)
Ram: 512mb(Not sure of type or if it matters)

I don't know much about computers, drivers or such. I do know my computer is kinda screwed w/ bugs. My anti-virus is disabled, all messed up too, but it's been like that for a while.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
~Svt~
Edit: 3/6/06: I did a DSL speed test here's results:
On Wireless: Down/up=743/1379
On Hardline: Down/up=2534/1452 (2)1572/1878 (3)2586/1465.
Logged in using hardline, outpost warped to Kazham Jungle, froze up 6 times within 3 minutes.
Not sure what to do now. Any Ideas?

Edited, Mon Mar 6 23:08:04 2006

Ok, I updated my nVidia drivers to the newest ones... and in addition to old problems, I found a few new ones:

Old:

1) All zones are extremely dark, even with gamma set to highest rating.
2) Lag on songs/firaga still there.

New:

1) Some mobs are semi-transparent.
2) Avatars are visible through mobs, and graphically distorted - lines appearing in them, parts missing, etc.
3) Mobs keep appearing and disappearing randomly, even though they're still targeted.
4) Many skills have become "checkerboard" like, including Starburst/Poison Nails/Meteorite (I only used Carbie).

Rolled back to my old drivers, I have no problems now.

If this was meant to sort these out, I'm guessing it didn't work. I'm only having MORE problems since this update.

the reason why ur getting lag : ur not using the tested and proven drivers

i have a monster of a system and at first i lagged too XD , but then i changed to the tested drivers


CPU: AMD FX55
RAM: 1Gig3200 PDP extreme
HDD: WD74 Raptor
GPU: 6800 GT x 2 SLI
etc.

so i know i wasnt laggin from bard songs because of computer, it was just the drivers

ahh yea brd songs and firaga spells are the only spells that create lag on my comp, but i have a nivida 6200 graphix card on my comp with 256 mb memory. So im not sure if my card is too weak for those spells which is why it causes that lag or if thee is a problem with FFXI windows. I Have already tryed to lower the settings on the overall game configuration but it did not make a diffrence otherwise the game plays wonderful on my comp (not considiring the many many more D/C issues I have on comp vs when i was on ps2. I only D/ced 2 times from lvl 1 to 68 Blm, when i got comp version I have become a professional D/cer, even though anti viruse checks, firewall, and worms are more of the reason on that issue. But thre graphix vs ps2 make it almost like a brand new game. which is the main reason why I would love to have FFXI on 360 so i dont have to deal with all that virus anti virus worm firewall stuff and still get the great upgrade in graphix. Yea 360 graphix are not going to be as great as PC only due to you are using a TV vs comp moniter, but hey it sure will be better then ps2 and without all the PC D/C issues.

well, I know I have been having some major issues with graphics since the update. It almost seems like the lag in Jeuno, but I get it EVERYWHERE.

my PS2 version was not affected by this at all and have been able to play it on there, but my laptop is my most used for playing purposes, it the issue has almost got me killed multiple times.

Hopefully this will fix the "Issue"

cool, i hope this fixes bard songs and firaga spells...