Less than 30 days to WINTER--where are the payment changes? Update, Can we have it?

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http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...eriod-Extended

[NA] Square Enix Account Transfer Period Extended
In order to implement payment option improvements, we have extended the transfer cut-off date from the original deadline of August 31 to mid fall 2011 (specific date to be determined).

The following improvements will be implemented to the billing system:
- New credit card payment option for Crysta [Available Now]
- The ability to specify exactly how much Crysta you want to buy [Early Fall]
- New recurring payment credit card options [Mid Fall]

Although the transfer period has been extended, please note that players who complete the transfer process prior to August 31, 2011 will be rewarded with a special in-game item for FINAL FANTASY XI. Please visit here for more details.

It's the evening of 11/23....Winter starts 12/22. 4 weeks from tomorrow it will be WINTER--no word of any progrees or delays on this issue for TWO MONTHS now. 1 month past due for the 2nd change, and tomorrow it will be technically past the targetted time frame for the third option. Can we get an update at least?

Come on guys.....what gives? I bit the bullet and plunked down some Crysta just so I could post in the hopes of getting some info out here on the boards. I have friends waiting for the changes so they (hopefully) can come back. I know I'm not the only one--there is an entire region waiting for these changes, and the holidays are right around the corner, a prime time for people to come back or new players to join.

This is a critical matter for FFXI's business model. Get off your duffs and fix this guys--or at least tell us when we can expect something to be done about it.