CE ARR Step Up

There was a rep quote a while ago talking about the ability for CE owners to upgrade to the new ARR CE.

I was wondering if there was going to be a step up program for those that dont have the old CE but want to step up to the new CE (obviously a more expensive upgrade and shouldn't come with whatever the old CE contained (unless its also in the new CE :P )).

Speculation is fun but a Rep response would be greatly appreciated. (Not in a hurry but I can decide how I want to go about things dependent on this information)

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Originally Posted by Gokulo

They said they will be distributing a new download client. It was also mentioned that yet, there will be an upgrade possible for players to the ARR CE.

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You reminded me to ask this lol

I had a post you can read about here where I had asked much the same thing.

To summarize it, I would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- Can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- If I buy a ARR CE can I use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, I buy my wife a CE copy and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

(EDIT) Lol i jumped the gun again, just noticed you were talking about a possible upgrade. This sounds great and like you say, what it will include will determine if i go that rout or buy a separate one and transfer the bonuses to my account.

I think the 1.0 CE should stay as stand alone as it's original state.
And the 2.0 ARR CE should have new item exclusive only to 2.0 ARR CE.

I know I am getting 2.0 ARR CE if they are releasing it that is.

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

I had a post You can read about here where i had asked much the same thing.

to summerize it, i would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- if i buy a ARR CE can i use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, i buy my wife a CE copy
and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

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Some of the questions (like what will be inside) might be impossible to answer now but all are excellent questions.

As speculation it would be silly for SE not to give out a couple buddy passes need to spread that game lol.

Well they could start doing what bliz does for theyre CE some kind of items for ingame use, art book, mouse pad, behind the scenes dvd, CE soundtracks, and some times a CE mounts

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Originally Posted by Shougun

You reminded me to ask this lol

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Guess since Gok's post also prompted me to ask this, it could go here too:

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Originally Posted by Exn

Where was it mentioned we'd have to pay for an upgrade to the CE? We already bought the CE (and paid for that upgrade back in 2010). If we don't have to repurchase the game client, why would we have to repurchase our upgrade to CE?

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Also, does Legacy have nothing to do with whatever ARR CE is sposed to offer? I can't see myself buying another upgrade to CE, after already buying the upgrade to CE, and supporting XIV since launch and getting Legacy.. Geez WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM ME SE! (Apparently another ~$25... sigh..) Unless ARR CE comes with a Bahamut mount or something epic like that, I think ima pass this time..

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Originally Posted by Exn

Guess since Gok's post also prompted me to ask this, it could go here too:



Also, does Legacy have nothing to do with whatever ARR CE is sposed to offer? I can't see myself buying another upgrade to CE, after already buying the upgrade to CE, and supporting XIV since launch and getting Legacy.. Geez WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM ME SE! (Apparently another ~$25... sigh..) Unless ARR CE comes with a Bahamut mount or something epic like that, I think ima pass this time..

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Ya, this is kinda how I feel. I would like to have a CE for this game but do I really need to buy it again? I could only imagine the disappointment the European players had when they for their nice new MOLDY collectors mug... the only thing I get any use out of from my CE is the security token, but I don't think anyone would have wanted to steal my account.

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

I had a post you can read about here where I had asked much the same thing.

To summarize it, I would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- Can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- If I buy a ARR CE can I use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, I buy my wife a CE copy and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

(EDIT) Lol i jumped the gun again, just noticed you were talking about a possible upgrade. This sounds great and like you say, what it will include will determine if i go that rout or buy a separate one and transfer the bonuses to my account.

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1) Yes if you were subscribed and became Legacy member, if you just happened to get 1.0CE and played for a free month you get nothing.
2) I think 1.0 still good, but you don't get a second one just because. Maybe if you pay for a new CE you get a new one.
3) 60 to 120 would be best guess
4) No one knows
5) I don't think 1.0 codes will work in 2.0 (i may be wrong)

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Originally Posted by Twiddle

1) Yes if you were subscribed and became Legacy member, if you just happened to get 1.0CE and played for a free month you get nothing.
2) I think 1.0 still good, but you don't get a second one just because. Maybe if you pay for a new CE you get a new one.
3) 60 to 120 would be best guess
4) No one knows
5) I don't think 1.0 codes will work in 2.0 (i may be wrong)

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1) Do we at least get the ability to upgrade our current account to the new CE at a reduced cost and maybe minus any physical bonuses?
3) It would all depend on what they are including and the quality I guess but that sounds average.
5) I was thinking can the 2.0 codes work on an existing account or does it have to be with the account created from that specific box or at least a strictly ARR account. IE; There is a bonus content code section in the SE account management system where we put in the onion helmet code, can I just steal my wife's codes and use them on my account?

Just looking for some info and clarification on this is all, not saying I'm entitled to anything but this re-release thing raises a few questions. I will be content with whatever they decide cause I will probably be buying another CE anyway, between my wife and eldest son. Until then, I have a wild imagination!

ARR CE should come with a pill that makes you forget.

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

1) Do we at least get the ability to upgrade our current account to the new CE at a reduced cost and maybe minus any physical bonuses?
3) It would all depend on what they are including and the quality I guess but that sounds average.
5) I was thinking can the 2.0 codes work on an existing account or does it have to be with the account created from that specific box or at least a strictly ARR account. IE; There is a bonus content code section in the SE account management system where we put in the onion helmet code, can I just steal my wife's codes and use them on my account?

Just looking for some info and clarification on this is all, not saying I'm entitled to anything but this re-release thing raises a few questions. I will be content with whatever they decide cause I will probably be buying another CE anyway, between my wife and eldest son. Until then, I have a wild imagination!

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1) I don't know what you mean CE offer's no in game bonuses..
-If you have bought FFXIV 1.0 (CE or otherwise) you get a copy of ARR.
-If you are legacy you get a mount
-If you are legacy you get subscription discount for as long as ARR lives
5) Your account as is will be converted to a 2.0 account, meaning any new codes that become available over time will be applied to your current 1.0 account which will be upgraded to a 2.0

Onion Helm. In game bonus for all chr. created on your account. Accessible by entering a code that only came with the 1.0 CE and entered on the SE account management page.

Vanity pets, pet snurbble or mini bahamat or something that follows you around.

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Originally Posted by Lapulapu

Vanity pets, pet snurbble or mini bahamat or something that follows you around.

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Odds of vanity pets in ARR, same as finding a bug/ice Pokemon

I'd love to find out about 2.0 CE. I'm actually holding out on pre-ordering the PS3 game so far to find out if there will be a CE!

Your talking about "upgrading our accounts to CE" when all FFXIV service accounts are the same (well except legacy) there are no CE and standard accounts, all there is, is an extra code on our service accounts for the Onion helm (as far as the accounts go) if they wanted to add any CE in game items to our accounts, all they would do is email us a code, punch that in SE account management and we have the items (if they decide to improve it to allow already created characters to get the items) there is no upgrading needed.

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Originally Posted by Delsus

Your talking about "upgrading our accounts to CE" when all FFXIV service accounts are the same (well except legacy) there are no CE and standard accounts, all there is, is an extra code on our service accounts for the Onion helm (as far as the accounts go) if they wanted to add any CE in game items to our accounts, all they would do is email us a code, punch that in SE account management and we have the items (if they decide to improve it to allow already created characters to get the items) there is no upgrading needed.

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A rep said that those who have CE (1.0) can pay a discounted price for the ARR (2.0) CE.

I wanted to know if there was a similar feature for non CE (1.0) players. I get that the discount might not be as "discounty" but it would beat buying a 90$ game for a few digital items.

Either I read it horribly wrong and its "anyone with an account" can get the discount or they have some way of telling.

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I'm trying to find the rep quote now.

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Originally Posted by Shougun

A rep said that those who have CE (1.0) can pay a discounted price for the ARR (2.0) CE.

I wanted to know if there was a similar feature for non CE (1.0) players. I get that the discount might not be as "discounty" but it would beat buying a 90$ game for a few digital items.

Either I read it horribly wrong and its "anyone with an account" can get the discount or they have some way of telling.

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I'm trying to find the rep quote now.

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You got a link? I haven't seen it, and I at least check the dev tracker multiple times a day.

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Originally Posted by Delsus

You got a link? I haven't seen it, and I at least check the dev tracker multiple times a day.

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Its old stuff :P

And I got a Rein but I swore a NA Rep said something about it.

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Originally Posted by Reinheart

Y: With both PS3 and PC for the package we will have the ARR FFXIV out. Of course we are thinking about ARR FFXIV specials for early reservations or collectors edition but for those with current collectors edition it will be possible to upgrade to ARR collectors edition though online update. We are currenting making adjustments.

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Another question I get from reading this is - if we go the upgrade route does that mean it will be impossible to obtain the physical ARR CE contents?

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Originally Posted by Totorixiii

I think the 1.0 CE should stay as stand alone as it's original state.
And the 2.0 ARR CE should have new item exclusive only to 2.0 ARR CE.

I know I am getting 2.0 ARR CE if they are releasing it that is.

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I bought the CE version when I came out and I agree with you. I think each should stand alone from one another.

I'm also curious if the stats for the onion helm will change in ARR and will we be able to dye it? I'm assuming that it will still be there...

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Originally Posted by Shougun

Its old stuff :P

And I got a Rein but I swore a NA Rep said something about it.



Another question I get from reading this is - if we go the upgrade route does that mean it will be impossible to obtain the physical ARR CE contents?

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I thank you, seems good for me as I am a proud CE owner, also it may not have any physical items, but if it does SE can always send them in the mail to the address on your SE account page.

At the time, when FFXIV came out I picked the regular version over the CE version because I thought the in-game pre-order item "Garlond Goggles" was cooler looking than the Onion Helm :P

I think they could do better on ARR CE in game items. Just a little ;)

Are they going to sell the new CE items in their store similar to what Blizzard does?

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Originally Posted by Linkurrra

At the time, when FFXIV came out I picked the regular version over the CE version because I thought the in-game pre-order item "Garlond Goggles" was cooler looking than the Onion Helm :P

I think they could do better on ARR CE in game items. Just a little ;)

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I agree. I mainly got the CE because I got to play a hair earlier but would have rather had the G Goggles than a helmet shaped like an onion :P

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Originally Posted by Linkurrra

At the time, when FFXIV came out I picked the regular version over the CE version because I thought the in-game pre-order item "Garlond Goggles" was cooler looking than the Onion Helm :P

I think they could do better on ARR CE in game items. Just a little ;)

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I thought the same lol - CE (1.0) was very bland for a CE of $90. Hope ARR comes out with a bigger bang.

Also would like 1.0 CE to get their adventure certificate as a house model or something a long the lines of what they already got (like a buffed onion helm). I dont think they should get new items because that seems unfair.. but I do think they could use a buff lol. Like the helm auto raises you on death (no weakness), cooldown 15 minutes, works till level 15 (or some lower cap area).