So 1.0 owners have to start paying the monthly fee immediately?

[Duuude007]

And more evidence. From the original lodestone post



"SECOND" free trial period. This shows clearly what they mean with "free trial". The first "free trial period" was the first month everyone got with the purchase of FFXIV 1.0. It most certainly was not a beta.

I'm sorry duuude, the only work of fiction here is done by you.

Maybe you should reread the quote you just quoted, look back at the timeline sequence, and refer to the "subject to change" disclaimer.

Also, it is listed as the exact same time as PS3 beta, which flies in the face of the argument you are trying to make.

In the end, you are trying to take notes posted at the announcement of ARR, and interpret them in a way so that it becomes libel about SE.

Good luck with that.

(Where the heck did you even pull that out of?)

Between October and December of 2012, we plan to integrate the current service and the coming PlayStation®3 version into the all-new FINAL FANTASY XIV. At this time, a second free trial period will also be offered.

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