Steam refunded my FFIV purchase, can't change my account type now. HELP!

[Zetsumei_Tsunarashi]

Unfortunately this is not something that's likely to change anytime soon (people have been dealing with this since HW launch.) Even if SE were to make an announcement tomorrow, you'd still probably be able to redo the work you already did in less time than it would take them to address the issue.

It's likely not just a company stance or policy in the way either, but something to do with their back-end systems that would probably take a lot of time/work to change. Not to mention contracts/legal issues that are probably in place with Steam.

If you really want to play the game, my advice to you would be just bite the bullet and start over. 2 weeks even for a casual player is not that much progress in the grand scheme of things.

[Vahlnir]

If you really want to play the game, my advice to you would be just bite the bullet and start over. 2 weeks even for a casual player is not that much progress in the grand scheme of things.

This is probably an option for newer players but I wouldn't say it is for veterans. A lot of hours have been spent and lots of limited time rewards given out over the years which makes starting over a non-option. I certainly wouldn't want to redo my Garo achievements as one example among many, nor would I want to go through the trouble of purchasing a house for the 3rd time. As far as housing goes I'm finally where I want to be and I won't give that up. I would suggest to Steam players who are unhappy with how it functions, and potentially will function, that buying a PS4 would work out better. No progress lost and you don't have to worry about Steam. Sure, PSN may go down on occasion but it's perfectly playable 99% of the time.