So how is the 2.0 software going to be distributed? Are we going to receive a new disc? Im doing a new build and don't want to imagine having to do a long install followed by a longer download with another long install .../sigh
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08-21-2012, 03:32 AMCarzillaSoftware distribution
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08-21-2012, 03:34 AMTimonLoon
Probably a download... Distributing disks would be a waste of money and time for the company.
It's the year 2012 if you haven't noticed. Not 2001. -
08-21-2012, 03:37 AMHiirNoivl
Somewhere in an interview I don't feel like looking up right now Yoshi answered "download".
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08-21-2012, 03:52 AMRisae
2.0 will also feature an improved FFXIV downloader.
If squares not too stupid they will also distribute it over at their steam-like thingy. -
08-21-2012, 03:55 AMZyphThey have a Steamthingy? You're not thinking PlayOnline are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Risae
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08-21-2012, 04:05 AMMug
What's weird is that software distributions is supposed to start in September already =X
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08-21-2012, 04:07 AMOrophinAnd yet there's still 11 days in this month?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mug
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08-21-2012, 04:11 AMCascadebeta: A is suppose to start sep/octQuote:
Originally Posted by Mug
you probably wont see full release till FEB/MAR -
08-21-2012, 04:12 AMMugWhat do you mean? I just find it weird that they're going to start distributing the game client possibly half a year before the release of the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orophin
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08-21-2012, 04:20 AMJennestiaYou have to test it somehow ;pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mug
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08-21-2012, 04:21 AMHiirNoivlThe download will come with a big yellow triangle witht he words CAUTION: UNSTABLE in bold black letters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jennestia
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08-21-2012, 04:34 AMMugWouldn't they call it a "beta version" client then, as they do withe PS3 one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jennestia
To add to the confusion they're supposed to "reinstate limited free trial for PC version" in October. What does it even mean? -
08-21-2012, 04:40 AMHiirNoivl
It means we won't have to pay for the 2.0 until its general (PS3?) release.
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08-21-2012, 04:41 AMMugAh, yeah I guess that makes sense =)Quote:
Originally Posted by HiirNoivl
I suppose that means we will definitely be playing 1.0 until November then. -
08-21-2012, 05:30 AMDhalmelThat's not very considerate to those on capped bandwidth or limited speed such as public/campus internet.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimonLoon
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08-21-2012, 05:35 AMOrophinI just took it as you didn't think they had a system in place ready to handle this yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mug
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08-21-2012, 05:37 AMSynfrag
Have they said they are really far off the timeline?
http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Outline_EN.pdf
I know it's kinda old but I have not read that they are behind schedule.Quote:
・October to November 2012 – Reinstate limited free trial period for PC version
I only hope the α & β aren't as long as 1.x was... -
08-21-2012, 09:20 AMCarzillaThat is my #1 concern my max download is 300kb/s, what the size going to be 10 gigs? 15 gigs? I will at least pay for the shipping of a new disc I dont care I just dont want to DL for 3 days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhalmel
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08-21-2012, 09:32 AMAllcarsThey keep saying that they are on scheduled, and the players who keep saying February or March seem to be mistaken.Quote:
Originally Posted by Synfrag
・September to October 2012 – Begin distribution of version 2.0 software for PC
- Begin distribution of PlayStation®3 system beta version
・October to November 2012 – Reinstate limited free trial period for PC version
- Commence PlayStation®3 system closed beta test
・Post-January 2013 – Version 2.0 client (PC and PlayStation®3 system) goes on sale
- Free trial period ends
Nowhere does it say anywhere about February or March, it may go on sale around those times, so ps3 users will have to wait till then to buy the game, but we should be playing the trial in early November. The trial will have all of our character data, so it is pretty much the current release of 2.0 for current players. -
08-21-2012, 09:34 AMJennestiaTo be fair though, it's not their issue in this case, it's more of a personal problem :p This is the life of when people decide everything should be digital lol. There will likely be disks for the launch, but since most of us already bought the PC version, no need for us to rebuy it unless they will offer collectors editions of it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhalmel
I think it's mostly because people kept yelling at SE for not doing digital downloads. -
08-21-2012, 09:45 AMZumi
Wonder if beta will be free or will a sub still be required.
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08-22-2012, 04:35 AMCarzilla
Way to go off track
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08-22-2012, 09:34 PMkazaran
They will begin PC districution to current players. They pulled regualr game sales so anyone who hasn't alrady purchased the game will ahve to saiwt or get a regular invite at events.
When you becoem active is another story, it will apear in your account with a build number.
Just pray they have distribution cetners all over the world to make it faster. -
08-22-2012, 10:33 PMMugI really hope you're right. It's all a bit confusing, though. Yoshida said in an interview that they're hoping to start open beta in January. He didn't specify for which platform, but as far as I know they're aiming for the game to be release around the same time on both platforms, so yeah.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allcars
The free trial bit is what's confusing me the most, though. Is it just a free month on the current build, or is it a free month on 2.0? -
08-22-2012, 11:02 PMStarlordThe way I understood it is, for those that are currently playing get a free trial to the actual game at that time, the term " Free Trial" always ment to me: "1 Month free on the Retail Version". didn't know it ment something else o.o. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Mug
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08-22-2012, 11:12 PMHeliusReally? My campus internet is uncapped and is around 20x faster than my home internet lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhalmel