Quote Originally Posted by Avenger View Post
One thing I don't entirely understand, however - with the free trial of FFXIV, you download the client for free, so if you already have a subscription can't you continue playing without having to buy and install a new copy?

If they implement free trials for Mac, you may be able to download the Mac client without paying and continue to play using your existing character and subscription.
The thing about XIV is it not based if you have the client only if you have the key attached to your account for that platform so even if you use the free trial client or get the data from your friend it not useable unless you buy the key or already have it for that platform attached to your account.