Can we expect any "perks" for sticking with FFXIV?

[ZakarnRosewood]

The Seventh Umbral Era Draws Nigh!
What Role Will You Play as History Unfolds!?

The winds of change sweep across Eorzea
as the slow march to a new era begins.

But what do these changes portend, and can they be stopped?
What truth lies in the prophetic verses of the Divine Chronicles?
What is Meteor, and how is the Garlean Empire involved?

The answers to these questions and more will be revealed
as the epic tale of Eorzea’s transformation unfolds over the following months.

But be forewarned, these events can only be experienced
by those in Eorzea today.

Friendships to be forged, a shadowed hand to stave, mysteries to unfurl, a mighty realm to save.

The bards will sing for an eternity of battles fought and foes vanquished during these dark days.

Be a part of the events that will change Eorzea forever!
Stand and face the doom that threatens the realm and carve your name into history!

That was taken from the FFXIV 2.0 outline. I highlighted in bold some points that seem to hint at something epic, although i fear its just wishful thinking. What i take from this (improtant parts highlighted in bold) is that when 2.0 hits there will be "cataclysmic" changes.

I hope they will be doing something for their loyal player base that stuck with them through thick and thin, elevating us to the status of legends and hero's, giving us a place in the background of the story as being there when "it" all happened. i hope when they transfer the chrs they will give us a title you cant obtain any other way, a kick ass item that is only available with a transfer, SOMETHING that will make it feel like we are appreciated.

These are dark times indeed, if everyone had the mentality of the majority of gamers and didnt bother after the first month then this game would not get that second chance and they would be known for great RPG's but somehow couldnt get the MMORPG genre to work. but there are still those of us who saw the potential and, just by sticking around, gave them the encouragement to keep trying, to never give up.

Please Yoshi-P, dont forget us when 2.0 goes live. I want to express my most heartwarming thanks to you and your team for listening to us, the players (not the trolls)

[Searious]

I hope so.

[MarzGurl]

Me, too. Would sure be cool, after having stuck with this game from Day One.

[Zenaku]

I think it's getting to know the storyline how everything happen that more then enough for me how the maps change and the storyline but i guess they could do something for the others who don't care about that.

[ZakarnRosewood]

any other thoughts on this? it would be nice to see some kind of in game thank you for not just rage quitting a year ago.

[Estellios]

We are getting the 7th Umbral Era storyline which they are saying should make it very worth our while, and they showed the monster mounts that they were planning on letting us have as a gift for those of us currently playing. I think some of the achievements and their respective awards would be pre-2.0 only as well.

[Mewnoa]

in the live interview:

Q: Will there be any kind of special item given to players that start subscribing now and keep playing through 2.0?
A: In addition to the achievement that will be related to the Seventh Umbral Era, we are thinking about giving players a special mount… (Showed some early test footage of characters riding enemies like Ahriman, Drakes, and Goobues!)

[Lebannen]

We will get to see a story that no one else will se. theres your perk for sticking around.

[syntaxlies]

special mounts and every player is getting a ffxiv lifetime membership and a gift bag. Joking, just mounts.