Pre-order code mistake?

Whoops, derped!

Forgot to read the big red print that said "Registration for all countries outside of Japan starts Aug 20th".

My bad SE! :p

That being said, there is another issue:
The code we were given with our pre-orders from the SE site was only 18 digits long, but the website says that the pre-order code is 20. . . :x Would we be able to use those onsite or are they registered elsewhere?

Our 18 code format (for PC version) XXXXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXX
Website wants code in: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX format D:

Thank you!~

Edit: for those curious, the site is: https://secure.square-enix.com/accou...?rgn=na&lng=en

When I got my pre-order code, I noticed that it looked like an SE community site (née SE Members) code, 6-3-6-3, when actual account codes (product and item registration codes) are the 4-4-4-4-4. Some people even successfully registered them on the SE community site against instructions to just wait, and it got recognized as an ARR PC owner (again: not account registration, that's different).

In my morning not-fully-awakefulness I'm happy that all is well and the U.S. gamers are patiently, courteously waiting for the 20th, even on the beta forums, and it's not just because they're all still asleep and unaware of this news. Please allow me this moment.

If I recall correctly, back when 1.0 started, the codes we got we had to enter into the Square Enix Members site which then gave the XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX format code that we entered into your SE account management thing.

It could be like that again - the 18 digit code being the code to get the code, not the real code itself .....

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Originally Posted by ArkhamNative

In my morning not-fully-awakefulness I'm happy that all is well and the U.S. gamers are patiently, courteously waiting for the 20th, even on the beta forums, and it's not just because they're all still asleep and unaware of this news. Please allow me this moment.

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Sorry, it's just not true. There's a thread bemoaning that S-E have JP prejudice because of this, as you would expect from that dire place. :(

I didn't try to log into the Registration site, but I did check my pre-order code. It is as you all said, 6-3-6-3 (letters/numbers)

XXXXXX-111-YYYYYY-222

Guess we get to find out on the 20th if something is wrong. Or maybe a community rep can respond here. ^^;

I guess this would mean that JP region can download now since they can add their codes, and we will be able to start downloading on the 20th? I guess there's something to be said for spreading out the registration/download chaos. Not a bad idea, really.

Didn't get anything for pre-ordering PS3 CE from NA Amazon yet. I'm freaking out! Hope I get my code!

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Originally Posted by Lucke

Didn't get anything for pre-ordering PS3 CE from NA Amazon yet. I'm freaking out! Hope I get my code!

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Lucke, I got my code about 24 hours after ordering (in May) (Amazon NA). It came in a separate email with a subject of "Promotional Code" or something. I'll look for it so I can tell you for sure.

I actually got a code from SE store too (it was included IN the order confirmation email). But I since cancelled that pre-order and switched to Amazon (for PS3 CE) once we found out we could not add another PC code to an existing PC account.

EDIT: Here is the email they sent me with subject: Your Amazon.com Promotional Code on May 29, 2013. As I said above, this email came 24 hours after placing my order and receiving my order confirmation email.

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Originally Posted by Amazon email w/code

Thank you for purchasing from Amazon.com.
Your recent order *my order # here* entitles you to a promotional code.
Your promotional code: AAAAAA-###-BBBBBB-###
Promotion details:
The Amazon Video Games team thanks you for purchasing “Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.” Your purchase has qualified you for early access to the game.

Visit http://preorder.na.finalfantasyxiv.com and register. You will be notified via email prior to the launch of the game on when you can return and redeem your preorder code (code listed above) to unlock Early Access to the game along with instructions on how to receive your Cait Sith Doll minion and Moogle Cap digital content.

You will need an active Square Enix account to complete this process so, if you want to set one up in advance, please go here: http://na.square-enix.com/members.
Additional information on this offer can be found here.
This offer is subject to Terms and Conditions.
Thanks again for shopping with us.
Amazon.com
Earth's Biggest Selection

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

Lucke, I got my code about 24 hours after ordering (in May) (Amazon NA)

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Ut-oh, I didn't get anything from Amazon yet =(

EDIT:

Found the email BURIED in my other mail lol. I can feel my blood pressure lower. /sigh

Yay!!!!! Glad you found it. :D

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

Lucke, I got my code about 24 hours after ordering (in May) (Amazon NA). It came in a separate email with a subject of "Promotional Code" or something. I'll look for it so I can tell you for sure.

I actually got a code from SE store too (it was included IN the order confirmation email). But I since cancelled that pre-order and switched to Amazon (for PS3 CE) once we found out we could not add another PC code to an existing PC account.

EDIT: Here is the email they sent me with subject: Your Amazon.com Promotional Code on May 29, 2013. As I said above, this email came 24 hours after placing my order and receiving my order confirmation email.

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Yuppers. That's the one I got.

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Originally Posted by Lucke

Ut-oh, I didn't get anything from Amazon yet =(

EDIT:

Found the email BURIED in my other mail lol. I can feel my blood pressure lower. /sigh

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Oh thank goodness, I almost had a heart attack for you!

"Eorzea...without Lucke? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!" <--- me as I read this thread

Oh oh oh...my code is also 18 characters long! Le Gasp! I pre-ordered from Gamestop (after originally pre-ordering from Amazon). So we just have to put them into some other thing-y and then we'll receive the 20-character code-y-wode-y?

Or is it possible that only the Japanese keys are 20-characters, and all else are 18, and this has just been a typo sent from the underworld?

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Originally Posted by Hestern_Nestern

Oh thank goodness, I almost had a heart attack for you!

"Eorzea...without Lucke? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!" <--- me as I read this thread

Oh oh oh...my code is also 18 characters long! Le Gasp! I pre-ordered from Gamestop (after originally pre-ordering from Amazon). So we just have to put them into some other thing-y and then we'll receive the 20-character code-y-wode-y?

Or is it possible that only the Japanese keys are 20-characters, and all else are 18, and this has just been a typo sent from the underworld?

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I was about to write Amazon a strongly worded letter too!

Good afternoon guys! I'm glad I'm not the only one who's like o____o;? XD

@Magnesium - I'm honestly not sure on that; I registered on day 1 but with a buddy pass, so that went right into my SE accounts page as if I was registering a brand new copy of the game D:.

Though if they did make you register with members, then send you another email with the 20digit code, that's cool too.
I guess I'm just super antsy with release being only just around the corner now @_@ and this is the first time I've done a game pre-order, usually I wait for games to hit the sale rack or if it's an MMO-type I'll get a regular copy at release lol.

I hope you all have a wonderful day! :D

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Originally Posted by Lucke

I was about to write Amazon a strongly worded letter too!

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Oh my! :eek:

I got nothing from Zavvi.... All the UK choices listed on SE's site sucked =.=

There is a dev post on that other forum about this. I'd link or quote it here, but I'm probably not supposed to do that.

Something just occurred to me.

Many of us here are Legacy.

Will we even need to register the pre-order code prior to early access?

(I know we'll need to register them eventually for our in-game goodies.)

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Originally Posted by finiteHP

There is a dev post on that other forum about this. I'd link or quote it here, but I'm probably not supposed to do that.

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I just saw that post. Suffice to say if you have Beta access, click on Dev Tracker. Currently it's the top, most recent post by Bayohne at around 1pm today.

There is a post on the Beta Forum which confirms that we with the 18-character codes are safe. We're fine. We do not have to despair.

Yay~~

@FiniteHP: I don't know why we wouldn't be able to quote it, Tyger, but now that you've scared me half to death, I think I'll refrain.

@Hestern I was mainly concerned that the NDA might still be closed on things on the beta forums. You still have to have a beta activated account to see things there after all whereas Lodestone forums are open to everyone (to read). Probably still safe to post it, but I thought I'd err on the side of caution.

@Finite + Jilly - Sweet, I just saw that post now. >:3 glad to know everything is dandy :)

Crisis over, people! Now it's time for cake.

Have a wonderful day everyone :)

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

Something just occurred to me.
Many of us here are Legacy.
Will we even need to register the pre-order code prior to early access?
(I know we'll need to register them eventually for our in-game goodies.)

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Legacy members won't, but SE opened up posting access to these forums for all v1 during the world transfer process. If VGChartz is to be believed, Legacy members are a small percentage of v1 copies sold. I'm hoping a lot of non-Legacy have pre-ordered and are needing to register their code.

But don't you need to register your pre order code to get the cait thingy and moogle abob?

*nevermind - you already said that^^