http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1m8i3s/patch_notes_from_launcher/

-An auto-logout feature has been introduced wherein characters that are inactive for 30 minutes will be automatically logged out of the game.

The following adjustments and countermeasures have been implemented:

-Changes have been made to the behavior and mechanics of the enemies found within the “The Wanderer’s Palace” and “Amdapor Keep” dungeons to counteract instances of players running through the dungeon without engaging enemies on the way to bosses.

WELP.

Took like 30 trys to get the character select to show up

Yeah, I hear there's major issues again, but I did see some of those high demand worlds are allowing character creation again.