With the new FFXI themed alliance raid coming on Dawntrail it's weird how hard and esoteric is the process to play FFXI for those who want to experience it, and for how long it has been this way.

Please fix this convoluted process to purchase and make an account, which is harder than FFXIV by a mile and FFXIV is already complicated by normal standards. Not only that but it's region locked on Steam for whatever reason...

Also there should be at least one sort of FFXIV subscription that includes a FFXI as a bundle. Something like the Classic/Retail WOW subscription. Maybe just include it with the Standard sub or at least the 180 days sub. I know the game still gets updates but I don't know if it's the $12/month worthy kind.

The FFXI Alliance announcement has already sparked interest in the game for some online, and it's sure to spark more. It's the perfect oportunity for SE to capitalize on that interest.

Please Square, be smart about this.