Please make the Eorzean Symphony Code Account-Wide

[HyoMinPark]

I checked the official JP store and that also confirms the same as your Amazon link and that Yotsuyu is for a single character only.

The EU store has also been updated and now says the same: "This item will be distributed to a single character of your choice on a selected service account."

At the time of the writing the NA store says nothing about this though.

Literally just checked again, and EU store does say that; don't think it said it before and I know NA still says nothing about it:
https://store.eu.square-enix.com/eu/...stern-memories

NA store: https://store.na.square-enix.com/pro...ories-art-book

Presenting a new art book featuring approximately 800 pieces of gorgeous artwork from FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood, including concept art and character reference images for content up to Patch 4.1. This book also features commentary from the Art Team on how costumes are created!

Includes a bonus item code for a Wind-up Yotsuyu minion.

* This item code does not expire. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Square Enix reserves the right to establish an expiration date for this item code by providing advance notice via appropriate channels.

While I don't buy these purely for the codes, this is just ridiculous. I'm honestly tempted to not even purchase it if they're going to shift to one character only.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

While I don't buy these purely for the codes, this is just ridiculous. I'm honestly tempted to not even purchase it if they're going to shift to one character only.

Can't say I don't echo this sentiment. While I dislike how most Cash Shop outfits are per character, at least that has always been the case. To abruptly change merchandise codes after four years feels incredibly scummy. If nothing else, this definitely needs to be a question at their next Q&A.

[Sakuraluna]

If nothing else, this definitely needs to be a question at their next Q&A.

I completely agree with this. We need to keep bringing it up until we get the answers or change that we want.

[Avatre]

The big question now is... why are they switching to single characters only? :S

Only reason I can think of is to push people away from creating hundreds of alts, thus somewhat(in a backhanded way) helping to alleviate some of the server strain for storing all that data, freeing up more to be used by new players. Though I can't say that with 100% certainty, that's the first thing that came to mind.

[PatheticBrony]

Only reason I can think of is to push people away from creating hundreds of alts, thus somewhat(in a backhanded way) helping to alleviate some of the server strain for storing all that data, freeing up more to be used by new players. Though I can't say that with 100% certainty, that's the first thing that came to mind.

The thing is, with stuff like the Minions, Orchestrion Rolls, Mounts, and Armoire, it uses the same amount of data in keeping track if you have it or not. Like the Armoire uses the same amount of data for everyone. It's just either a "Yes" or a "No" for each item in there. It could be about the mailing system instead, but there's never been issues with it before.

But the kicker is just the complete lack of communication and they try to sneak this change in. There is no transparency at all, and it's sickening.

[HyoMinPark]

The thing is, with stuff like the Minions, Orchestrion Rolls, Mounts, and Armoire, it uses the same amount of data in keeping track if you have it or not. Like the Armoire uses the same amount of data for everyone. It's just either a "Yes" or a "No" for each item in there. It could be about the mailing system instead, but there's never been issues with it before.

Someone on reddit also mentioned how, when people make alts but don’t log into them frequently, a lot of mail just sits there, and could be taking up data space. Not sure how much data that would actually be or if it’s actually an issue with regards to server strain, but a simple work around (if this is indeed the issue and not just greed) would be for the “Request Reward Delivery” to simply push the items to the character whenever they log in and use the feature. Instead of the mail just sitting there until the owner logs in to claim the items.

But the kicker is just the complete lack of communication and they try to sneak this change in. There is no transparency at all, and it's sickening.

This I agree with.

[zztoluca]

Yep double checked and it seems like its the new trend, currently the NA version does not state this.

If this is not addressed in the live letter I will be canceling my preorder. I am going to vote with my wallet. That is anti consumer move to change distribution of merch codes this way.

Yep even JP SE store has been changed.


※本アイテムコードは、ご利用時に選択いただいた１キャラクターに対してのみ、インゲームアイテムが付与されます。

Guess they will be changing their FAQ soon too.

Do bonus item codes give me the in-game item for all of my service accounts?

Item codes can only be redeemed for a single service account, but not for an entire Square Enix account (which may possess multiple service accounts). All characters on all Worlds on the designated service account will receive the bonus item(s).

Please note that you can choose which service account you wish to register the item code to during the redemption process.

[worldofneil]

Created a new thread about the Yotsuyu minion (also linking back to this thread) as I felt it might be missed by people who weren't interested in the Symphony, but were interested in the minion.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...racter-only%21

[Paladinleeds]

All they're doing with this move is pushing people AWAY from purchasing them even once. I got the Eorzean Symphony assuming I'd get the orch rolls account wide. However, the Wind-Up Yotsuyu minion can be forgotten about as far as I'm concerned. I'm not bothering with it. And if the trend going forward is single character only, I'll buck them off too. I wonder if we could potentially file a class-action lawsuit against SE for anti-consumer practices?

[Dustytome]

If it's a data problem then they need to look into solutions such as making collectable items account wide so they're stored once for the account.