Petition: clickandbuy the only way no,thanks.

[Joslyn]

So here's a quick question can you call SE directly and give them your cc info to apply to account so as to avoid the C&B and crysta fiasco?

[Niyariko]

So here's a quick question can you call SE directly and give them your cc info to apply to account so as to avoid the C&B and crysta fiasco?

I guess no, SE won't accept any direct payment (unless you have a JP account), just crysta or click&buy, thats the problem...

[Swords]

Tbh I think there's alot going on with SE and PoL at the moment, and I can think of two scenarios that might be the cause.

Scenario one: The contractual agreement between SE and PoL has almost ended, and SE has chosen not to renew it.

Scenario two: The lack of development and popularity of PoL, has put PoL in financial turmoil where FFXI is their only staple and they face likelihood of disbandment or bankruptcy.

In either scenario I think SE is trying to brace itself for the change, and considering we were given such short notice, SE more than likely was caught off-guard and went with the setup they already had ready. No telling if SE had or has had plans to offer more 3rd party pay support options, but for all we know they may have put those efforts on hold till they got the kinks worked out of FFXIV and it would no longer be free..

[Malacite]

While I will miss the current billing system (as it's very simple and direct) it's not the end of the world.


My advice - use Ultimate Pay or whatever, because they allow PayPal.

[Charismatic]

While I will miss the current billing system (as it's very simple and direct) it's not the end of the world.

It is for my characters.

[Joslyn]

Ok with the ultimate pay is there a specific card you purchase?

[Puck]

Tbh I think there's alot going on with SE and PoL at the moment, and I can think of two scenarios that might be the cause.

Scenario one: The contractual agreement between SE and PoL has almost ended, and SE has chosen not to renew it.

Scenario two: The lack of development and popularity of PoL, has put PoL in financial turmoil where FFXI is their only staple and they face likelihood of disbandment or bankruptcy.

Uh what? What planet do you live on? SE and POL are not too distinct entities. POL is an interface and account management system created and wholly owned by SE. POL is not a company. Seriously, WTF?

[Dragoy]

Ok with the ultimate pay is there a specific card you purchase?

They offer quite a large variety of payment methods (over 85 it would seem), PayPal being one of the many, and it works via PlaySpan, Inc..

[Ardiem]

As it stands, unless SE rethinks these payment options, August 31st is my last day playing FFXI.

Over the years I've put up with a lot of SE's quirks. These new charge options are simply too much hassel. I'm sure I can find another company far more eager and willing to take my money.

[Andreja]

If we don't get the option to buy the exact amount of crysta we need or pay directly to SE as before, I'm done with the game. Sorry SE but you screwed up majorly with this transfer stuff.