So I'm from 1.0, but I bought arr from steam Pre-Order heavenward from steam and SE says got buy heavenward from somewhere else to get a working key?! it makes my blood boil, this isn't OK this fills like 1.0 all over again. They need fix this not say buy it somewhere else returns are pain on steam even with there new system and I like buying my game on steam with steam wallet cards, and there not going give me return for arr I bought from them, can't see why people think this OK its SE being lazy again.
Can you help me get this through to SE that this isn't OK that they need fix this and how it's lazy and we put up with a lot from SE from 1.0 lazy unfinished game and payment problems to out of control spamming in game it got to stop. they need start given a crap about their clients. please help me.
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06-16-2015, 02:29 PMCaptaindownsyndromeim from 1.0 and bought arr from steam and se says got buy hw from someone else
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06-16-2015, 02:36 PMCakekizy
You are locked in to only buying from Steam.
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06-16-2015, 02:46 PMCaptaindownsyndromeno im locked into buying it from se and I know that i stated it in the post im saying its not rightQuote:
Originally Posted by Cakekizy
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06-16-2015, 02:51 PMSecretCrowds
I have to ask. Do you have Down's Syndrome or is it just a random forum name?
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06-16-2015, 03:01 PMCaptaindownsyndromewhy do U think have Down's Syndrome because Im not happy with my pre-order key not working because bought game back 1.0 why everyone ok wth SE lazinessQuote:
Originally Posted by SecretCrowds
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06-16-2015, 03:03 PMSecretCrowdsBecause of your forum name?Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
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06-16-2015, 03:06 PMCanadane
Steam and Windows native aren't the same client.
While you can own multiple clients on a single SE account, you cannot overlap Steam and Windows specifically.
So if you're a 1.0 player like myself, you cannot own the Steam version as far as I am aware. You aren't locked into only buying from SE. You can buy it from anywhere so as long as it's the Windows (non-steam) version. I bought Heavensward from GMG. Came at a nice discount.
The only players locked into buying expansion packs from a single source are Steam users, who cannot order the game anywhere but Steam. -
06-16-2015, 03:07 PMGilraen
I have to ask... why do you want to buy it through Steam? Is there some overriding requirement that compels you to use Steam over the game's own launcher? I mean, I can't stand that my copy of Skyrim will only run through Steam. Makes playing on the go near impossible unless I jump Steam's hoops to activate offline mode before leaving home, which is idiotic when the game in question has no online components whatsoever.
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06-16-2015, 03:09 PMCanadane
I know a lot of people recently were super stressed out that Steam only made Heavensward available for purchase only just a few days ago.
While PS3, PS4, and native Windows clients were available for many weeks beforehand.
The only advantage I see to Steam is the Steam Wallet being used for payment. And that's only if you actually gain Steam credit through various means. Cards, hats, refunds, whatever. -
06-16-2015, 03:12 PMNeriAnyway, so what you meant was you have the ARR client from the day of 1.0 correct? And you have been playing since then but then you ordered Heavensward from Steam instead of buying it from else where? If so, you only have 2 choices here:Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
1. Buy the steam version of ARR
2. Refund the steam version and buy windows version of Heavensward
And there are numerous thread about your problem and there are also explanations how it doesn't work too. It's not because of SE laziness.
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06-16-2015, 03:15 PMCrimenOK, I'm sorry, but I am having a hard time understanding. So you already own ARR on Steam, right? If this is the case, by default you have to buy Heavensward through Steam. However, you're saying that the code from Steam doesn't work? You say that SE is saying that you have to buy it from elsewhere. Was it an error of some sort that you got or what? Where did you get this information from? Just trying to figure out what's wrong. I don't think that the fact that you have a 1.0 account has anything to do with it since you can link multiple versions of it (Ps3/ps4, etc) and it shouldn't affect your account, that I know of.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
Edit: If it's what Neri said, then yeah. You can't get the expansion through steam unless you purchase the game itself through Steam as well. Why? Not sure, but that's how Steam has it set up. Their suggestion is the best way to go. -
06-16-2015, 03:30 PMCaptaindownsyndromei did buy ARR client from steam but my accounts from 1.0Quote:
Originally Posted by Crimen
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06-16-2015, 03:33 PMGilraen1.0 players got the PC version of 2.0 for free as thanks for having bought it back when it was bad. I could play on the PC if I wanted, but I don't. Heck, come Heavensward my PC version won't be able to access the new areas as I'm preordering on the PS4.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crimen
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06-16-2015, 03:33 PMNeri
Eh? I think I am getting confused here.
You bought ARR from Steam <<<
You are using your account from 1.0(which is probably Windows) <<<
You already bought Heavensward from Steam <<<
Hmm, so right now on your character "Fate Raines", which account is it on? Steam or Windows from 1.0 ? -
06-16-2015, 03:35 PMGilraen
Okay, now I'm confused... did you or did you not use the same account when you registered the Steam version? I don't get why you'd be having problems if you did.
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06-16-2015, 03:42 PMCrimen
Hm. OK, and you were able to link the ARR you bought through Steam to your 1.0 account on the Mogstation, yes? So this much is fine. You bought Heavensward on Steam as well, yes? And this is where the problem comes in? When you try to input that code into the Mogstation? I found this link with info regarding the Steam version: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...cac97bafe1baec
Some of the important details stated are:
Steam Version (for users who pre-ordered from Steam)
How to register:
1. Steam users who have pre-ordered FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward on Steam can find their 20-digit Early Access code by navigating to their game library and selecting “FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.” On the right-hand side of the game page, find the “Links” section and select “CD key.” The 20-digit early access code will be listed there, starting with “RF2A.”
2. Log in to the Mog Station (http://sqex.to/Msp) using the Square Enix Account you wish to participate in early access with.
3. Select the "Your Account" tab on the top-left corner of the screen.
4. Select the service account you wish to register your code on. If you have multiple service accounts (represented as tabs named FINAL FANTASY XIV 1, 2, etc.), please select the service account you wish to register your code to. If you only possess one service account, proceed to Step 5.
* Please confirm the appropriate service account by verifying that the service account has the character names and Worlds that you want to send the bonus items to.
* Please be careful as your bonuses will not be received on your desired service account if you select the wrong service account.
5. After confirming your Service Account, select "Enter Pre-order Bonus Code (Early Access Code)."
6. Enter your Early Access Code, then click “Next.”
7. Confirm details, then click “Next.”
* You will be able to register your full game registration code starting on Friday, June 19, 2015. -
06-16-2015, 03:44 PMCrimenOh I know, ^^ I also played 1.0, I'm just making sure whether or not he also decided to purchase ARR regardless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilraen
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06-16-2015, 03:45 PMCrimen
Ah! It says so right there. You can't enter the full game registration code until June 19, but you -can- enter the preorder code. Is this your issue, or something else? I'm sorry if it isn't D:
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06-16-2015, 03:50 PMGilraen
Still, registering the Steam version shouldn't have invalidated the stand-alone registration.
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06-16-2015, 03:52 PMCrimen
Yup yup, I agree, but he seems to be inclined to believe this to be the case.
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06-16-2015, 03:52 PMNadirahI never go online with Steam for this reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilraen
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06-16-2015, 03:53 PMCaptaindownsyndrome
so wait can I add arr key I got from steam to my Account like I would for ps3 or ps4 to get it work
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06-16-2015, 04:00 PMUltimateAoe2
I'm sorry but I can't understand your situation with the amount of punctuation that is missing...
Are you saying you bought ARR on steam? If so, you can only buy Heavensward on steam. -
06-16-2015, 04:02 PMCrimenSo you haven't linked your ARR registration code that you got from Steam to any Mogstation? Then yeah, that's probably it. You didn't create a second square enix account when you bought it through Steam, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
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06-16-2015, 04:03 PMGilraen
You could have. Can't, now, if you've already used it to make an account. Not that you have any real reason to unless you're that insistent on using Steam as a launcher to launch a game that already has it's own launcher...
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06-16-2015, 04:12 PMCaptaindownsyndromelol ok ill go do that tyQuote:
Originally Posted by Crimen
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06-16-2015, 04:13 PMCaptaindownsyndromewait what i cant add itQuote:
Originally Posted by Gilraen
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06-16-2015, 04:24 PMCrimenHe means that you can't if you already linked it to another account. You bought ARR through steam recently and haven't been able to play it through Steam. Since you didn't know about putting the code into the account then you probably haven't done this, so you should still be able to register it on the Mogstation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
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06-17-2015, 05:43 AMCaptaindownsyndrome
nope steam cant be added over pc version what the hell even called them and said they said they couldn't how lame
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06-17-2015, 07:03 AMUltimateAoe2Quote:
Originally Posted by Captaindownsyndrome
....why do you want the steam platform anyways?
Just add the game via "Add Non-Steam Game".
If you already have the PC version then obviously you can't get the steam as it won't allow you at all.