Multiboxing Please help!

Teacher! I have a question! o.o/"

Um... I'm confused about dual boxing or multi boxing.

I'm getting another copy of the game and I want to make another character to play at the same time as Hiir. I want to make sure I can play them both at the same time as a cute couple for Screenshots and other stuff. It'll be lalafell love. ^_^

I want to play both as the PC Windows Version.

According to your support site I need


- A Square Enix account (check!)
- A copy of the Windows version (check!)
- Three registration codes obtained from the product or the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" ( I will have 2 so... check!)

So now what do I do?

*You can register up to eight registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note that the website can only be accessed by those who purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and registered a service account.


Do I need a second Square Enix account for the other character? Or do I just register the other character to the same Square Enix account but a different service account? Or do I just need One Square Enix account with one Service account and just need the registration code on the other character?

Will I be charged extra for my other registered character?

If both my characters share the same Square Enix account, how am I supposed to log in at the same time if their both on the same Square Enix account with the same account log in info?

Does the Legacy Program effect any of this?

I know it seems a tad early to ask but registration problems are a pain and are often irreparable. I want to get it right the first time.

Thanks!

let me simplify your quesiton.. since im too lazy to read all that in.

Q: I want to play 2 character at the same time on PC but with 1 SQEX Account ID!
A: You can do so by by buying 2 copies of FFXIV (or 1 copy if you already own a copy of FFXIV) and make sure you register each code as a NEW FFXIV SERVICE ACCOUNT. Once done you can now log in two of this account on different machine.

Q: Can i have 2 SQEX Account ID and 2 Character?
A: Yes is possible.

Q: Will i be charged Extra for my other registered Character?
A: It will be as a another service account, so you are paying two account, 12.99 x 2 for example.

Q: If both my characters share the same Square Enix account, how am I supposed to log in at the same time if their both on the same Square Enix account with the same account log in info?
A: There will be a choice of which Service account you want to enter. EG. log in "Final Fantasy XIV 1" or "Final Fantasy XIV 2", etc.

Q: Does the Legacy Program effect any of this?
A : No.

The way I do it is to have two completely separate SE Accounts registered to two different emails with two different security tokens.

Why do I do it this way? Because I don't trust SE and if they were to lock my account for some reason I wouldn't lose BOTH my characters. Slim chance I know, but I have read enough horror stories that when I decided to dual box, I figured it would be best to keep them completely separate.

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Originally Posted by Seirra_Lanzce

im too lazy .

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I want an official answer. Thanks, Too Lazy.

Currently the website says this: *Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

It does NOT say this for dualboxing the PC version.

If this is an omission, then okay they can clarify, but I don't think anyone outside SE has the answers to these questions.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

I want an official answer. Thanks, Too Lazy.

Currently the website says this: *Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

It does NOT say this for dualboxing the PC version.

If this is an omission, then okay they can clarify, but I don't think anyone outside SE has the answers to these questions.

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Well i dont know if you can log in both account on 1 PC, but i do know that you need to make separated account if you want to have 2 Accounts under 1 SE Acct and loggin into game with 1 SQEX ID but 2 characters at the same time.

Windows only: To use 3 characters simultaneously, you need:
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- 2 registration codes; either received with the game or acquired from the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to 8 registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note this website can only be accessed if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and created a service account.

It says you need 2 registration codes and stops there. But unlike with PS3-PC multi box, or PS3-PS3 multibox it doesn't tell you if you need to make separate accounts. Or if those accounts are SE or FFXIV service.

You could be completely right, but I would like an official answer.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

It says you need 2 registration codes and stops there. But unlike with PS3-PC multi box, or PS3-PS3 multibox it doesn't tell you if you need to make separate accounts. Or if those accounts are SE or FFXIV service.

You could be completely right, but I would like an official answer.

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Hiir,

If you register 2 PC Keys, it will automaticly becomes "Final Fantasy XIV 1" & "Final Fantasy XIV 2"

http://i.imgur.com/E3oA9RK.png

With this i have to pay for 2 account, since i have 1 legacy and 1 normal i have to pay 9.99 + 12.99/mo, but i have the benefits of character creation for legacy for ALT.

With 2 Service Account in 1 SQEX Account Management, i can log in both at the same time on 2 different PC.

How can you log in the other Ffxiv 2 if you are logged in on Ffxiv 1 if you have the same login? Not asking to fight that was one of my questions.

If only 1 has legacy how can you get benefits on your ALT?

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

I want an official answer. Thanks, Too Lazy.

Currently the website says this: *Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

It does NOT say this for dualboxing the PC version.

If this is an omission, then okay they can clarify, but I don't think anyone outside SE has the answers to these questions.

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there is no omission, the faq mentions dualboxing both platforms as well (and that in this situation, only 2 characters at once is possible).

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

there is no omission, the faq mentions dualboxing both platforms as well (and that in this situation, only 2 characters at once is possible).

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So there's no omission of the creating two SE (or service) accounts?

The reason I'm asking all these questions is like I stated in the TL;DR initial post.

If you get it wrong it's wrong forever and you have to start with a new copy of the game.

You guys are great for responding but in the end, I want an official response because if I follow you and it's wrong, what are you doing about it? Nothing, can't do anything.

The knowlege base needs more information for people who have not done this before. Like me. Or it needs to say more information in that article besides "you need this stuff" for the PC. Because I can understand it for the PS3 part, but it is not as clear for the PC part and as you can see people say "You need 2 SE accounts because if you log in on the same SE account in two PCs they can ban you!"

Or
"You can't dual box on one SE account." or "You have to have 2 service accounts."

Just in the first page I've gotten these different answers.

To answer your question:

Yes, you can load two or three instances of the game (you could do this even in 1.0 with a bit of help >.>). If you want to make a new character with the code you get from a new copy of the software, it'll be an entirely new account, so another sub fee (standard, since its a brand new account and not Legacy).

If you decide to, you CAN link the new, second account to your SE ID, as it allows up to 8 service accounts. This has been true since the Square Enix account system has been in place. You're allowed to have multiple service accounts of XI as well.

The advantage to having them under one SE ID is being able to link them all under the same security token, and ease of entering SE ID/Passwords etc. Each account is able to log in on its own, regardless whether another account is already online.

You also have the option of creating an entirely new SE ID and linking your new account to that.It's free, so there is no detriment to doing it this way either. How you attach it to an SE ID is entirely up to you.

long story short: yes you can dual-box. Theoretically, you can log in to as many accounts as your pc could handle, and as many accounts as you have access to (I remember back in the XI heyday, there was this hardcore guy that loaded like 6 instances of XI to farm things like Dynamis and Limbus and all that lol)

I've dual boxed for many years on XI, and did it for a bit on XIV, so I'm no stranger to how SE has this all set up. Hope this has helped ease some of your confusion!

I have two games code within one account. When i log in Final fantasy it ask me if i want to log in to final fantasy xiv 1 or 2 i just click 1 then start other window of ffxiv and log in as 2. I use 2 to teleport me around when needed and to hold items when crafting :)

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

I have two games code within one account. When i log in Final fantasy it ask me if i want to log in to final fantasy xiv 1 or 2 i just click 1 then start other window of ffxiv and log in as 2. I use 2 to teleport me around when needed and to hold items when crafting :)

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Thanks! That was an answer I was waiting for. XD

I hadn't done it before and I hadn't seen anyone else do it, I wasn't sure if it was possible. ^_^

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

Thanks! That was an answer I was waiting for. XD

I hadn't done it before and I hadn't seen anyone else do it, I wasn't sure if it was possible. ^_^

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It's possible work just fine in 1..0 it should work just fine in 2.0 also you are paying for other account. You could simple just make other SE account and add that code there if you worry about it.

in beta i also got the final fantasy 1 and final fantasy 2 because both code in my account have legacy. Seeing how you be doing this with PC i see you having no issue tho.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

Thanks! That was an answer I was waiting for. XD

I hadn't done it before and I hadn't seen anyone else do it, I wasn't sure if it was possible. ^_^

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:x i thought i already answered you that...

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Q: If both my characters share the same Square Enix account, how am I supposed to log in at the same time if their both on the same Square Enix account with the same account log in info?
A: There will be a choice of which Service account you want to enter. EG. log in "Final Fantasy XIV 1" or "Final Fantasy XIV 2", etc.

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Unfortunately, SE are not likely to give you a straight answer themselves, because multi-boxing is the foundation of how RMT exploited the game.

Well it seems that the new client appears to be supportive, since it's basically telling everyone how to do it in their own knowlege base.

And sorry I misunderstood your response Sierra, I really didn't "get it" when I read it the first (couple) times. lol

You won't get an official response. Don't use their stupid multiple account setup. Just make a new account on a new email with a new user name and pw, it's really that easy. If you can't figure it out from there, you shouldn't be boxing.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

So there's no omission of the creating two SE (or service) accounts?

The reason I'm asking all these questions is like I stated in the TL;DR initial post.

If you get it wrong it's wrong forever and you have to start with a new copy of the game.

You guys are great for responding but in the end, I want an official response because if I follow you and it's wrong, what are you doing about it? Nothing, can't do anything.

The knowlege base needs more information for people who have not done this before. Like me. Or it needs to say more information in that article besides "you need this stuff" for the PC. Because I can understand it for the PS3 part, but it is not as clear for the PC part and as you can see people say "You need 2 SE accounts because if you log in on the same SE account in two PCs they can ban you!"

Or
"You can't dual box on one SE account." or "You have to have 2 service accounts."

Just in the first page I've gotten these different answers.

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First, anyone who said "you can't do it on one SE account" IS wrong. Second, the answers to the questions are available from existing official responses, which is where we're getting our answers from.

I'm really not sure what's not clear about SE's explanation:

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Originally Posted by Square Enix Support site

Windows only: To play three characters simultaneously
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- Three registration codes obtained from the product or the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to eight registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note that the website can only be accessed by those who purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and registered a service account.

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It explicitly states "A square enix account" not "2 square enix accounts."

All you have to do is register each registration code from a copy of the game. You're allowed to have several FFXIV accounts under one SE account, and any or all of these accounts can be logged in at the same time. This was true for FFXI, was true for FFXIV 1.0, and will still be true for FFXIV: ARR. You don't need a new official response. The information I gave you above comes straight from official sources .

The PS3 version works the same way, with the following warning:

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Originally Posted by Square Enix Support site

*Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

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What this means:

You can register a PS3 code either to a new service account or to an existing one. To play both versions of the game simulataneously, you need to register the PS3 code as a NEW service account. (Registering to an existing account is required in order to play a SPECIFIC ACCOUNT on BOTH platforms. If you don't do this, that account will only be able to play on the PC version)

Finally: If you can't wrap your head around this stuff, then you can just make completely seperate square enix accounts and register each copy of the game to different ones. It's not rocket science.

The main reason because Hiir Noivl is confused is the same as mine, they did specify on the PS3 example that you need to register the 2 copy to 2 different Service Account (inside the same SE Account), which means you will have to pay for 2 subscriptions.

But, they forget to also tell it in the Windows+Windows example, which lead people to think that you can register your 2 copy of the game inside the same Service Account, and then only pay for one subscription.

The confusing thing is why writing it in PS3 example and not in the Windows example, because obviously both will need copy to be registered to 2 different Service Account, and there will be 2 subscriptions.

So, as Hiir Noivl, I think they should modify a bit that support page, it's a bit confused, even if I know how this work, other people can make mistakes easily.

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But, they forget to also tell it in the Windows+Windows example, which lead people to think that you can register your 2 copy of the game inside the same Service Account, and then only pay for one subscription.

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However, you will still need a second service account and copy of the game if you want to dual box, or have multiple people in the same household play the game.. One copy of the game can only be used by one person at a time.

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

However, you will still need a second service account and copy of the game if you want to dual box, or have multiple people in the same household play the game.. One copy of the game can only be used by one person at a time.

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There is a separate FAQ for multi-person account holding so it's not relevant here.

What they need to say is that you will only need one SE account to dual box for one person and that when your Windows product is registered it will be a second service on that SE account. You'll be asked to choose which to log in when you enter SE ID and password.

If they had said that no one really would have any more questions. lol

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Windows only: To play three characters simultaneously
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- Three registration codes obtained from the product or the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to eight registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note that the website can only be accessed by those who purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and registered a service account.

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This one already saying you can multibox with 1 SQEX ID, reason why they do not specify this quote :

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*Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

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Was because there isn't a need to do so for PC version, SQEX will detect the code and place it as a new Account Service.