Quote Originally Posted by Ingolf View Post
Just to provide some clarity: You don't have to be a current player. If you've ever bought and played XIV in the past, you'll get the client for free.

Same if you've joined through using the code provided in the collectors edition box.

As long as you have an XIV account under services on your SE login page, you're not required to buy anything more (even if the account isn't paid for currently).
Good point.