Possible PS2 Issue

[Elixer]

I play FFXI on the PS2 - I know, it's old but it's still working. I think.
I logged on today to notice my PS2 was horribly off-sync from the FFXI server(s). It's kind of hard to explain, but I know it's off-sync. One example is that when I come in on an airship, I'm on the dock before the airship even actually docks on my screen!
What I'm basically looking for is any information or help as to how I could possibly re-sync my PS2 with the servers - if at all possible. If not, then the problem will gradually get worse until I have to remove myself from the PS2 population, from what I can tell already, and either A) Buy a 360 or B) Start using my laptop.
I'm -pretty- sure it's not my internet connection, though we've had issues with our net. Of course, never really had any problems elsewhere with off-sync issues. Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions?

 

[Xalioniaf]

I've noticed the same thing happening to both my PS2 and PC. Also, sometimes the music will lag behind, with a few seconds of silence when it's switching to a battle song.

 

[Peekaboo]

yeah thats happend to me on the last few airships i've used.. other then that my ps2 seems fine

 

[Taetian]

I notice the airship lag on all three platforms.

Its just a weird thing that happened quite a bit ago after a server maintenance I believe, it doesn't really effect anything negatively, so just roll with it.

I also notice that the PS2 displays water in Bastok as a light blue, yet my PC and 360 display it darker, almost like a black color ( yet sometimes I can see the light blue glitching in and out, trying to get to the surface lol)

 

[xlucifelx]

I also have a 1 second delay at the end of my Utsusemi spells >< making the casting time longer then it should be!

 

[Elixer]

Hmm.. interesting things that have happened to others, but not like what's with mine. Well, with the exception of the airship thing. That's just plain odd. Wonder if SE knows about it? Probably - but with 'no harm, no foul' I suppose they won't do anything.
Anyway... I was out in Batallia Downs, farming whatever I came across with my DRG. Let's see...
I would have to run about 5-10' in front of the enemy while engaged before it thought I was behind it. Normally, I would just get right past it whenever it realized I was 'behind it' on the servers. Now the distance is obscene (even my roommate thought it was very awkward).
In addition, I have a 1-3 second delay when I use a weapon skill and whenever I engage an enemy. I typically see the text, about the same amount of time in delay as WS/etc, before I see the action.
Enemies move more erratically, in that I would be following them - then they would suddenly leap ahead several steps or would be sitting still (when I'd normally Sneak Attack them) but right as I got to them and engage, they start moving again about a second or two after they had stopped. Where-as they'd stop for 3-8 seconds or so normally from what I would see.
My macro delays are very awkward as well. In places I'd have a '/wait 1' after the initial command and before the second, it would wait sometimes for 1 or less.. but more-often, it'd delay to almost 2-4 seconds. And then I'd have a '/wait 2' or '/wait 3', and it'd go off immediately after the second and before the third. Sometimes, due to the immediate reaction, the third command wouldn't even process.
This is about as best as I can explain my situation as simply as possible without taking a video of what's going on. Of course, doing that would be rather crude - but.. mew! That's the run-down of how things were going for me today. >.<

 

[Isomiau]

aht urghan's been kicking my ass lately, either i have to wait 20 mins just to get the opening dialogs from the mog house and/or sanction guy, or it freezes entirely as the message scrolls and i have to restart my ps2.

 

[Elixer]

aht urghan's been kicking my ass lately, either i have to wait 20 mins just to get the opening dialogs from the mog house and/or sanction guy, or it freezes entirely as the message scrolls and i have to restart my ps2.

I've had that happen three times now. Last time, I had a friend (Lucifel) call a GM for me to see what he could do. Ended up having to 'kick' me from the game in order for me to be able to reset my PS2 (hopefully) without damage. No harm done so far each time, since every time it has done a full-out freeze of the game aside from the music. ^^; I admit and agree, they ought to do something about Aht Urhgan's massive lag issue. Not sure what, but I'm sure they could think of something.

 

[Isomiau]

they ought to do something about Aht Urhgan's massive lag issue. Not sure what, but I'm sure they could think of something.

i think i heard something about an aht urghan lag patch coming soon, like around like the 20th or 21st of november...

 

[Tiael]

Yeah I've been having issues with the airships lagging behind, also with the ferry when I went fishing inbetween Selbina and Mhaura.. Aht Urhgan as well, Armor Storage NPC, Mog House NPC, Assault Tag NPC, Assault Mission NPCs, list goes on, I end up having to reset my PS2 a lot in AU, although with this new job I'm buying a 360 asap so I can upgrade to that, but still gonna be a bit.

 

[xlucifelx]

i think i heard something about an aht urghan lag patch coming soon, like around like the 20th or 21st of november...

Lol yeah it's called a new area to mass! Everyone will probably be in their home cities, since Jeuno may still only be a port town >.>? Maybe . . . otherwise, welcome back cramped Jeuno lag! At least Aht Urhgan is big ><;

 

[Tiael]

Sorry for the necro but SE finally acknowledge the NPC freezing on PS2 in Whitegate, here's hoping they fix it sooner then later, because it really is starting to piss me off during assault nights when I have to reset multiple times, and I haven't used the warp taru in a long ass time.

Current Known Issues (Jan. 11)

As of Jan. 11, 2008, we have confirmed the following issues.

Investigation into these issues is being performed. However, it may require some time to find the cause.

-Game may freeze for a player who is speaking to NPCs in Aht Urhgan Whitegate. (PlayStation(R) 2 only)

-Travel time by boat may be shorter than usual in the following areas:
Open sea route to Mhaura
Open sea route to Al Zahbi

We have been receiving multiple reports regarding these issues. We apologize for the delay of resolution and for any inconvenience they may be causing.

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news12402.shtml

 

[Xalioniaf]

I don't think they acknowledge things until they're sure they have a way to fix it :/
At least this'll be fixed soon. I'm tired of freezing at the warp taru ><