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Pre order confusion...

ToxiaToxia Member UncommonPosts: 1,308
in Final Fantasy XIV

I bought the CE of the original 1.0 release of FFXIV.  The site lists Pre-order bonuses of the new version as including a hat, a pet type thing, and Early Access.

Looking over the lodestone forums, it seems that old holders of accounts wont get Pre- Order bonuses. I don't really care about a hat and a pet, but are they really not going to let us start playing at the same time everyone who preorders will?

I mean, we are like the original damn pre-order-ers...

It adds to my confusion that we (CE holders) WILL be getting the new CE bonuses.

Surely they just didn't put in that we'll be getting Pre-order bonuses as well?

At least let us start when the Pre-orders are going to start....

Is there something i'm missing?

 

EDIT: I'd ask on the forums, but for some reason i'm not allowed to log in there. Says incorrect name or password.

Going to just the account login page though, i'm allowed into my account...dunno whats up with that.

 

EDIT2:  Found my answer after all. FFXIV 1.0 account holders will NOT get early access unless you are a Legacy Member. You will have to buy another game to get into Early Access. Pretty dumb. 

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Legacy members are being given Early Access, so does that mean they will also be receiving the Mog Cap and Cait Sith Doll Minion?
No, players who have fulfilled the criteria for the Legacy Campaign are only being granted early access to the game.

 

 

Will people who have the 1.0 Collector's Edition be able to apply the pre-order bonus in-game items and early access rights to their old accounts if they pre-order the standard PC version of the game?
When registering the pre-order bonus code you will be able to select which FFXIV service account the bonus is applied to. 

 

 

The Deep Web is sca-ry.

Comments

  • SawlstoneSawlstone Member Posts: 301
    Once I get past the logging into Square Enix confusion maybe I'll get to where you are at. Right now I can login to a square-enix account but when I want to log into it (website) I can't, but I was able to change my password. I also have an original CE and will be asking the same questions you posted.
  • SawlstoneSawlstone Member Posts: 301
    Originally posted by Epic1oots

    Why would you be able to login to ARR game? Beta isn't up.

     

    I meant the SQ-E website, thanks. I edited that out :)

  • Rizon538Rizon538 Member UncommonPosts: 34
    Check to see if your account is marked inactive. If it is then you cannot enter the forums. If you think it is in error then Customer service can help you.
  • YaevinduskYaevindusk Member RarePosts: 2,094

     

    I'm pretty sure I just made this up in my mind, but I thought I read something whereby if you registered FFXIV 1.0 before it's official release way back, it will also count as a pre-order in terms of A Realm Reborn and early access.

     

    Not able to find anything on that, but I could've sworn I saw it some where (might've just had a dream about that or something).

     

    As for the early access thing, that will be in limited quantities as a whole (pre-ordering isn't a guarantee as they said the invites to it are in limited quantity with regards first come first serve pre-order sales).  Given that, they might as well just have the official release on early access if they let everyone in and not the pre-orders and maybe Legacy (who likely would still be playing today if the game wasn't shut down).

     

    Though it's understandable that the thought of that would potentially suck.  Thankfully we'll have July for Open Beta and Beta Phase 3 if you were an owner of the original.

    Due to frequent travel in my youth, English isn't something I consider my primary language (and thus I obtained quirky ways of writing).  German and French were always easier for me despite my family being U.S. citizens for over a century.  Spanish I learned as a requirement in school, Japanese and Korean I acquired for my youthful desire of anime and gaming (and also work now).  I only debate in English to help me work with it (and limit things).  In addition, I'm not smart enough to remain fluent in everything and typically need exposure to get in the groove of things again if I haven't heard it in a while.  If you understand Mandarin, I know a little, but it has actually been a challenge and could use some help.

    Also, I thoroughly enjoy debates and have accounts on over a dozen sites for this.  If you wish to engage in such, please put effort in a post and provide sources -- I will then do the same with what I already wrote (if I didn't) as well as with my responses to your own.  Expanding my information on a subject makes my stance either change or strengthen the next time I speak of it or write a thesis.  Allow me to thank you sincerely for your time.
  • YaevinduskYaevindusk Member RarePosts: 2,094
    Originally posted by Epic1oots
    Originally posted by Yaevindusk

     

    I'm pretty sure I just made this up in my mind, but I thought I read something whereby if you registered FFXIV 1.0 before it's official release way back, it will also count as a pre-order in terms of A Realm Reborn and early access.

     

    Not able to find anything on that, but I could've sworn I saw it some where (might've just had a dream about that or something).

     

    As for the early access thing, that will be in limited quantities as a whole (pre-ordering isn't a guarantee as they said the invites to it are in limited quantity with regards first come first serve pre-order sales).  Given that, they might as well just have the official release on early access if they let everyone in and not the pre-orders and maybe Legacy (who likely would still be playing today if the game wasn't shut down).

     

    Limited quantities could mean 100k, 500k, 999k. I think its just to hype things up by simply making us think its really limited...

     

    No doubt.  But it also holds a very real possibility that all of their servers (and the areas) wouldn't be able to hold hundreds of thousands of people trying to log in at once.  Early access will likely alleviate such.

    Due to frequent travel in my youth, English isn't something I consider my primary language (and thus I obtained quirky ways of writing).  German and French were always easier for me despite my family being U.S. citizens for over a century.  Spanish I learned as a requirement in school, Japanese and Korean I acquired for my youthful desire of anime and gaming (and also work now).  I only debate in English to help me work with it (and limit things).  In addition, I'm not smart enough to remain fluent in everything and typically need exposure to get in the groove of things again if I haven't heard it in a while.  If you understand Mandarin, I know a little, but it has actually been a challenge and could use some help.

    Also, I thoroughly enjoy debates and have accounts on over a dozen sites for this.  If you wish to engage in such, please put effort in a post and provide sources -- I will then do the same with what I already wrote (if I didn't) as well as with my responses to your own.  Expanding my information on a subject makes my stance either change or strengthen the next time I speak of it or write a thesis.  Allow me to thank you sincerely for your time.
  • Rizon538Rizon538 Member UncommonPosts: 34
    Originally posted by Yaevindusk

     

    I'm pretty sure I just made this up in my mind, but I thought I read something whereby if you registered FFXIV 1.0 before it's official release way back, it will also count as a pre-order in terms of A Realm Reborn and early access.

     

    Not able to find anything on that, but I could've sworn I saw it some where (might've just had a dream about that or something).

     

    As for the early access thing, that will be in limited quantities as a whole (pre-ordering isn't a guarantee as they said the invites to it are in limited quantity with regards first come first serve pre-order sales).  Given that, they might as well just have the official release on early access if they let everyone in and not the pre-orders and maybe Legacy (who likely would still be playing today if the game wasn't shut down).

     

    Though it's understandable that the thought of that would potentially suck.  Thankfully we'll have July for Open Beta and Beta Phase 3 if you were an owner of the original.

    The only thing SE ever promised was the ability to download the new version for free. The ability for owners of the Ver 1.o CE to receive the digital items from the new Collector's Edition was just officially added though hinted at previously. No mention was ever made about Pre release entry. You may be confusing that with Phase 4 Beta where you will have access to your old character and any progress will be saved for the Official release.

     

    In the product overview SE stated that the Collector's Editions will be in limited quantities. All Legacy members will gain automatic early entry as well as those who pre order the Collector's Edition. That could easily amount to over 500K.

     

  • YaevinduskYaevindusk Member RarePosts: 2,094
    Originally posted by Rizon538
    Originally posted by Yaevindusk

     

    I'm pretty sure I just made this up in my mind, but I thought I read something whereby if you registered FFXIV 1.0 before it's official release way back, it will also count as a pre-order in terms of A Realm Reborn and early access.

     

    Not able to find anything on that, but I could've sworn I saw it some where (might've just had a dream about that or something).

     

    As for the early access thing, that will be in limited quantities as a whole (pre-ordering isn't a guarantee as they said the invites to it are in limited quantity with regards first come first serve pre-order sales).  Given that, they might as well just have the official release on early access if they let everyone in and not the pre-orders and maybe Legacy (who likely would still be playing today if the game wasn't shut down).

     

    Though it's understandable that the thought of that would potentially suck.  Thankfully we'll have July for Open Beta and Beta Phase 3 if you were an owner of the original.

    The only thing SE ever promised was the ability to download the new version for free. The ability for owners of the Ver 1.o CE to receive the digital items from the new Collector's Edition was just officially added though hinted at previously. No mention was ever made about Pre release entry. You may be confusing that with Phase 4 Beta where you will have access to your old character and any progress will be saved for the Official release.

     

     

    Nah, I wasn't confusing it with that.  Just something that I could've sworn I read.  Might've been feed back from some where and some one and I just can't remember where.

    Due to frequent travel in my youth, English isn't something I consider my primary language (and thus I obtained quirky ways of writing).  German and French were always easier for me despite my family being U.S. citizens for over a century.  Spanish I learned as a requirement in school, Japanese and Korean I acquired for my youthful desire of anime and gaming (and also work now).  I only debate in English to help me work with it (and limit things).  In addition, I'm not smart enough to remain fluent in everything and typically need exposure to get in the groove of things again if I haven't heard it in a while.  If you understand Mandarin, I know a little, but it has actually been a challenge and could use some help.

    Also, I thoroughly enjoy debates and have accounts on over a dozen sites for this.  If you wish to engage in such, please put effort in a post and provide sources -- I will then do the same with what I already wrote (if I didn't) as well as with my responses to your own.  Expanding my information on a subject makes my stance either change or strengthen the next time I speak of it or write a thesis.  Allow me to thank you sincerely for your time.
  • Rizon538Rizon538 Member UncommonPosts: 34
    Originally posted by Yaevindusk
    Originally posted by Rizon538
    Originally posted by Yaevindusk

     

    I'm pretty sure I just made this up in my mind, but I thought I read something whereby if you registered FFXIV 1.0 before it's official release way back, it will also count as a pre-order in terms of A Realm Reborn and early access.

     

    Not able to find anything on that, but I could've sworn I saw it some where (might've just had a dream about that or something).

     

    As for the early access thing, that will be in limited quantities as a whole (pre-ordering isn't a guarantee as they said the invites to it are in limited quantity with regards first come first serve pre-order sales).  Given that, they might as well just have the official release on early access if they let everyone in and not the pre-orders and maybe Legacy (who likely would still be playing today if the game wasn't shut down).

     

    Though it's understandable that the thought of that would potentially suck.  Thankfully we'll have July for Open Beta and Beta Phase 3 if you were an owner of the original.

    The only thing SE ever promised was the ability to download the new version for free. The ability for owners of the Ver 1.o CE to receive the digital items from the new Collector's Edition was just officially added though hinted at previously. No mention was ever made about Pre release entry. You may be confusing that with Phase 4 Beta where you will have access to your old character and any progress will be saved for the Official release.

     

     

    Nah, I wasn't confusing it with that.  Just something that I could've sworn I read.  Might've been feed back from some where and some one and I just can't remember where.

    Understood. I know a lot of Forum posters where screaming for it but SE never formally replied to them.

  • pb1285npb1285n Member Posts: 505
    Someone posted this on another forum. No source so it may not be true.

    Players Who Own FFXIV Version 1.0
    Players who own FFXIV version 1.0 will not need to purchase the PC version of FFXIV: ARR and will be able to download the FFXIV: ARR software for free.
    * Details on downloading the FFXIV: ARR software will be provided at a later date.

    Furthermore, users who have version 1.0 registration codes that have not yet been registered will be able to register them and play FFXIV: ARR on PC at the start of the service.

    Players Who Own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition
    Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

    Players Who Have Fulfilled the Requirements of the Legacy Campaign
    Players who have fulfilled the requirements of the Legacy Campaign will be able to take part in early access and play before the official start of service.

    Important Information for Customers Purchasing the PlayStation 3 Version
    You will only be able to register one copy of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn for PlayStation 3 to a Sony Entertainment Network account. It is not possible to register or play two or more copies of the PS3 version on the same account even if you purchase additional software. Please note that only one Sony Entertainment Network account can be linked to a Square Enix Account.

    Logging into the Same Account on both Windows and PlayStation 3
    Customers who own a copy of FFXIV version 1.0 and wish to use their account on the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy of the PlayStation 3 version. It will then be possible to use your characters on either platform by tying your existing service account to the PlayStation 3 version upon launching it for the first time. However, please note that your account will only be able to log into one platform at a time.

    Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade Service
    The Collector's Edition digital upgrade offers customers the ability to upgrade their standard FFXIV account to Collector's Edition status via the “FFXIV Service Center” website that is scheduled to be opened at the launch of official service, which then grants the in-game bonus items included with the Collector's Edition. Customers in possession of the Collector's Edition for either version 1.0 or A Realm Reborn will receive these Collector's Edition items without needing to purchase the upgrade.
    * Characters that have already been created will be able to receive the items.

  • Rizon538Rizon538 Member UncommonPosts: 34
    Originally posted by pb1285n
    Someone posted this on another forum. No source so it may not be true.

    Players Who Own FFXIV Version 1.0
    Players who own FFXIV version 1.0 will not need to purchase the PC version of FFXIV: ARR and will be able to download the FFXIV: ARR software for free.
    * Details on downloading the FFXIV: ARR software will be provided at a later date.

    Furthermore, users who have version 1.0 registration codes that have not yet been registered will be able to register them and play FFXIV: ARR on PC at the start of the service.

    Players Who Own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition
    Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

    Players Who Have Fulfilled the Requirements of the Legacy Campaign
    Players who have fulfilled the requirements of the Legacy Campaign will be able to take part in early access and play before the official start of service.

    Important Information for Customers Purchasing the PlayStation 3 Version
    You will only be able to register one copy of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn for PlayStation 3 to a Sony Entertainment Network account. It is not possible to register or play two or more copies of the PS3 version on the same account even if you purchase additional software. Please note that only one Sony Entertainment Network account can be linked to a Square Enix Account.

    Logging into the Same Account on both Windows and PlayStation 3
    Customers who own a copy of FFXIV version 1.0 and wish to use their account on the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy of the PlayStation 3 version. It will then be possible to use your characters on either platform by tying your existing service account to the PlayStation 3 version upon launching it for the first time. However, please note that your account will only be able to log into one platform at a time.

    Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade Service
    The Collector's Edition digital upgrade offers customers the ability to upgrade their standard FFXIV account to Collector's Edition status via the “FFXIV Service Center” website that is scheduled to be opened at the launch of official service, which then grants the in-game bonus items included with the Collector's Edition. Customers in possession of the Collector's Edition for either version 1.0 or A Realm Reborn will receive these Collector's Edition items without needing to purchase the upgrade.
    * Characters that have already been created will be able to receive the items.
     

    This is a direct copy of the formal release information posted by SE on the Lodestone. It is accurate.

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