About the EU campaign for maid outfit and fat chocobo

[Snugglebutt]

I think at this point the players are just going to have to accept there's not going to be an official response to the sentiment that "this campaign is terrible".

In a perfect world, we'd have Yoshi P himself come in here and go "OK, I've looked at everything that's been said and the state of the campaign and apologise it wasn't better, and we'll be giving free items to all EU accounts as an apology." ...but then again, if that happened that might cause non EU people to complain.

I really do not want free items. The price is not the problem for me. It offends me that UK players have a 3 month waiting period vs the immediate obtain-ability other regions got plus the very low supply/stock due to no digital only option is a major problem. The fact even if lucky enough to get one magazine you still might not be able to obtain one or more of the other two is also something that I think SE needs to address.

What I would like is acknowledgment of their customers concerns, empathy and understanding. A promise to do better, a promise that they will not break. I would like it if they put these items on mogstation after the promotion's have ended because they really messed this one up or if not on mogstation then making sure the other EU promotions do not have supply issues, will be simpler to obtain and will also be open to UK residents.

[Cakekizyy]

This is promotion is a joke honestly. Shipping cost of the magazine alone to Australia costs more than the actual product. This is a big screw you to EU players. Even worse is that I'm forced to buy this garbage and I need to sub for 3 months?

Promotion wasn't meant for people outside UK. That's part of the reason there weren't enough issues for the intended audience.

[DeliriumTrigger]

Don't lose hope! When the community reps are quiet it might just be that they are still working through details of the other campaigns for Europe and will get back to us when they have something to share. There's still a chance to get codes for people who can't get the magazine once we find out what the other methods are.

Unless they specifically say they are looking into it, don't hope for it. Treat this like every other rampant issue out there that get swept under the rug (e.g.: DoL Botting, The Feast boosting, DPS/speed hacking, etc.)

[DeliriumTrigger]

Greetings,

Several users have reported that they discovered the FFXIV in-game item codes were missing from their issue of the magazine after purchasing from a local retailer.

If you have experienced this issue, please contact gamesmaster@futurenet.com with the subject line ‘Missing FFXIV Codes’ for further assistance.

What about the other issues that were also mentioned? I have been compiling them on the top post so you could look into them.

[Riusvell]

Promotion wasn't meant for people outside UK. That's part of the reason there weren't enough issues for the intended audience.

Actually, it is meant for the UK and people who WILL NOT get a special promotion for their country.

[Voltyblast]

I think at this point the players are just going to have to accept there's not going to be an official response to the sentiment that "this campaign is terrible".

In a perfect world, we'd have Yoshi P himself come in here and go "OK, I've looked at everything that's been said and the state of the campaign and apologise it wasn't better, and we'll be giving free items to all EU accounts as an apology." ...but then again, if that happened that might cause non EU people to complain.

Personally, I'm still surprised this thread is still going and it's not deleted yet, considering the lack of proper response and anything (besides your usual "feedback" thingie). I'm honestly expecting the worst at this point.

PS: if that ever happened, we at least had a reason for obtaining free items: the campaign, as of now, literally promotes "FYGM" mentality, and even other countries agree that this promotion is bad. I think Non-Eu players would give us some slack if that ever happened.

[DeathScythe86]

Question to the community team: Where can I find the magazine in Saudi Arabia? Searched for it at most known retailers here and I couldn't find it.

[Glenfiddich]

I think at this point the players are just going to have to accept there's not going to be an official response to the sentiment that "this campaign is terrible".

In a perfect world, we'd have Yoshi P himself come in here and go "OK, I've looked at everything that's been said and the state of the campaign and apologise it wasn't better, and we'll be giving free items to all EU accounts as an apology." ...but then again, if that happened that might cause non EU people to complain.

They have forgotten who is paying their salaries. Simple as that.

[Lexia]

I think at this point the players are just going to have to accept there's not going to be an official response to the sentiment that "this campaign is terrible".

In a perfect world, we'd have Yoshi P himself come in here and go "OK, I've looked at everything that's been said and the state of the campaign and apologise it wasn't better, and we'll be giving free items to all EU accounts as an apology." ...but then again, if that happened that might cause non EU people to complain.

Well Yoshi-p might be the head of the dev team for XIV but there other people higher then him and most likely even in different department of SE that most likely make these decisions.

[Luxyn]

I contacted gamesmaster@futurenet.com a couple days ago as recommended by the community team to get some questions answered. Got a reply earlier today. Here is the (summarised) exchange for anyone interested:

My email:
"1. Is it possible more stock will be added?
2. If not, does the code for the Final Fantasy XIV promotion also come with the digital version of the magazine?
I am a huge Final Fantasy XIV fan and I would really like to get my hands on all 3 codes as well as the Chocobo mount. The other regions weren't subject to availability with their promotions, so if it's limited to the availability of just the physical issue then it's not really fair to the European fans of the game. =/"