How do I get an active service account?

[johnequickiii]

But does that mean I need to buy the game even though SE told us we can just use the Phase 4 client to play? It doesn't make sense that they would say that and not make it so we can just purchase a game code without needing to buy the game.

[Elegance]

But does that mean I need to buy the game even though SE told us we can just use the Phase 4 client to play? It doesn't make sense that they would say that and not make it so we can just purchase a game code without needing to buy the game.

I think using phase 4 client to play just meant you can updated it to the launch client.
Buying a game code is buying the game no? O_O
Not sure what you mean on that bit.

[mythicrose]

But does that mean I need to buy the game even though SE told us we can just use the Phase 4 client to play? It doesn't make sense that they would say that and not make it so we can just purchase a game code without needing to buy the game.

Maybe this will help you a bit. I checked my status on that mogstation account service link. I currently have two days remaining as the "free trial." I have not input my official game key yet. Displayed is only my character from the Japan server Ultima. I was fully able to log on in my NA server charcter (not displayed in the mogstation) Mythic Rose this morning to play before work. I should be able to play either character for at least one more day if I don't enter an actual game code for subcription purposes.

[Berkhof]

But does that mean I need to buy the game even though SE told us we can just use the Phase 4 client to play? It doesn't make sense that they would say that and not make it so we can just purchase a game code without needing to buy the game.

When it comes to MMO's you dont buy the game client, you buy an account, which includes 30 days game play. if you have not payed a cent to SE yet (for either 1.0 or ARR) you need to buy the game (your account) for $30 to get the activation code, then you can use your client to continue to play.