FFXIV questions..

[Vil]

Right now we're in Beta Phase 4, so the forums are getting congested like crazy. Here's the link to the client download, as per the "apology" page for the congestion.

■Downloading the Client
The game client is available for download from the following URL.
http://sqex.to/FFXIVGame

Link to the beta forums: http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/forum.php

In regards to your question about the game for sale, there were physical Collectors Edition PC and PS3 games, but those were produced in limited quantities and sold out. Right now the only thing you can pre-order is the standard edition PC or PS3, your choice of physical disc or digital download.

[Draylo]

These are the FFXI forums..

[Vil]

Ok I get this when I try to log on the ffxiv forms:

Message
Since the login to FINAL FANTASY XIV in the last 30 days could not be confirmed, you are not allowed to log in to the official FINAL FANTASY XIV forums.

So i really do not know what to do. I had a friend talk to me about some bata something or other to try it out. I bought the orginal game and it says 1.0 is no longer in service and install it.

so does this mean everything I did will not transfer over? and I have to buy a new game? I am really confused even after trying to find some answers.

If you played 1.0, then you don't have to worry about re-buying the game, since you already bought it once (unless you want the bling that comes with the pre-order code or the collector's edition mounts). When the game goes live on the 27th, as an existing 1.0 player, you'll be able to download the new game for free. Also, if you have 1.0 installed, you can uninstall it, because this is a completely new client.

Everyone's character transferred over, and as long as you log into the beta or retail game with your existing account info, your character should be there. There HAVE been instances where the character is missing, but if this happens to you, you'll need to let them know.