Warnings have been sent, Damage has been done, Time to fix it
This issue was expected long ago, right after they put the preorder website online.
Almost immediatly players have detected this problem and tried to warn about what is happening today.
We legitimately asked to be able to use the physical ARR CE code on the upgrade services as a bonus code, or reduction coupon so that it would be free (even at the cost of disabling the code to create a new account) to upgrade a standard v1 PC account.
They were not unaware of this, and we have been heard.
And the answer was : "there is no plan to do this"
I love the game, and respect all the work you've done. I can understand mistakes all the more since you put so much effort to fix it, and bring it in a state even beyond expectations.
But I can't accept such a poor decision made in all conscience.
Players were able to make Microsoft bend in less time than you can say "xboxone".
I don't want this to happen to you.
Please do something, you have no choice.
On the contrary it's a great opportunity for you to show that you care for your long time fans, and prove to those who can become the new ones that they can count on you in the future should another problem arise.
I count on you and wish you the best, I hope you'll make good decisions.
PS : I've picked up the wrong thread, this one is better > http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...al-CE-purchase