CE ARR Step Up

[Shougun]

There was a rep quote a while ago talking about the ability for CE owners to upgrade to the new ARR CE.

I was wondering if there was going to be a step up program for those that dont have the old CE but want to step up to the new CE (obviously a more expensive upgrade and shouldn't come with whatever the old CE contained (unless its also in the new CE :P )).

Speculation is fun but a Rep response would be greatly appreciated. (Not in a hurry but I can decide how I want to go about things dependent on this information)

They said they will be distributing a new download client. It was also mentioned that yet, there will be an upgrade possible for players to the ARR CE.

You reminded me to ask this lol

[ZakarnRosewood]

I had a post you can read about here where I had asked much the same thing.

To summarize it, I would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- Can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- If I buy a ARR CE can I use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, I buy my wife a CE copy and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

(EDIT) Lol i jumped the gun again, just noticed you were talking about a possible upgrade. This sounds great and like you say, what it will include will determine if i go that rout or buy a separate one and transfer the bonuses to my account.

[Totorixiii]

I think the 1.0 CE should stay as stand alone as it's original state.
And the 2.0 ARR CE should have new item exclusive only to 2.0 ARR CE.

I know I am getting 2.0 ARR CE if they are releasing it that is.

[Shougun]

I had a post You can read about here where i had asked much the same thing.

to summerize it, i would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- if i buy a ARR CE can i use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, i buy my wife a CE copy
and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

Some of the questions (like what will be inside) might be impossible to answer now but all are excellent questions.

As speculation it would be silly for SE not to give out a couple buddy passes need to spread that game lol.

[Becken]

Well they could start doing what bliz does for theyre CE some kind of items for ingame use, art book, mouse pad, behind the scenes dvd, CE soundtracks, and some times a CE mounts

[Exn]

You reminded me to ask this lol

Guess since Gok's post also prompted me to ask this, it could go here too:

Where was it mentioned we'd have to pay for an upgrade to the CE? We already bought the CE (and paid for that upgrade back in 2010). If we don't have to repurchase the game client, why would we have to repurchase our upgrade to CE?

Also, does Legacy have nothing to do with whatever ARR CE is sposed to offer? I can't see myself buying another upgrade to CE, after already buying the upgrade to CE, and supporting XIV since launch and getting Legacy.. Geez WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM ME SE! (Apparently another ~$25... sigh..) Unless ARR CE comes with a Bahamut mount or something epic like that, I think ima pass this time..

[ZakarnRosewood]

Guess since Gok's post also prompted me to ask this, it could go here too:



Also, does Legacy have nothing to do with whatever ARR CE is sposed to offer? I can't see myself buying another upgrade to CE, after already buying the upgrade to CE, and supporting XIV since launch and getting Legacy.. Geez WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM ME SE! (Apparently another ~$25... sigh..) Unless ARR CE comes with a Bahamut mount or something epic like that, I think ima pass this time..

Ya, this is kinda how I feel. I would like to have a CE for this game but do I really need to buy it again? I could only imagine the disappointment the European players had when they for their nice new MOLDY collectors mug... the only thing I get any use out of from my CE is the security token, but I don't think anyone would have wanted to steal my account.

[Twiddle]

I had a post you can read about here where I had asked much the same thing.

To summarize it, I would like to know if
- 1.0 CE owners will receive any benefits for the ARR CE.
- Can we at least get new buddy passes
- What will the new CE cost
- What will be included in the ARR CE
- If I buy a ARR CE can I use any bonus codes on my 1.0 account instead of the ARR account (ie, I buy my wife a CE copy and take all the goodies for myself since she is only mildly curious and not an avid gamer)

(EDIT) Lol i jumped the gun again, just noticed you were talking about a possible upgrade. This sounds great and like you say, what it will include will determine if i go that rout or buy a separate one and transfer the bonuses to my account.

1) Yes if you were subscribed and became Legacy member, if you just happened to get 1.0CE and played for a free month you get nothing.
2) I think 1.0 still good, but you don't get a second one just because. Maybe if you pay for a new CE you get a new one.
3) 60 to 120 would be best guess
4) No one knows
5) I don't think 1.0 codes will work in 2.0 (i may be wrong)

[ZakarnRosewood]

1) Yes if you were subscribed and became Legacy member, if you just happened to get 1.0CE and played for a free month you get nothing.
2) I think 1.0 still good, but you don't get a second one just because. Maybe if you pay for a new CE you get a new one.
3) 60 to 120 would be best guess
4) No one knows
5) I don't think 1.0 codes will work in 2.0 (i may be wrong)

1) Do we at least get the ability to upgrade our current account to the new CE at a reduced cost and maybe minus any physical bonuses?
3) It would all depend on what they are including and the quality I guess but that sounds average.
5) I was thinking can the 2.0 codes work on an existing account or does it have to be with the account created from that specific box or at least a strictly ARR account. IE; There is a bonus content code section in the SE account management system where we put in the onion helmet code, can I just steal my wife's codes and use them on my account?

Just looking for some info and clarification on this is all, not saying I'm entitled to anything but this re-release thing raises a few questions. I will be content with whatever they decide cause I will probably be buying another CE anyway, between my wife and eldest son. Until then, I have a wild imagination!

[Thebard]

ARR CE should come with a pill that makes you forget.