preorder early access vs. shipment question

[Laume]

So the preorder says that the delivery won't happen until 08/27/2013. I assume the early access will happen before then. Anyone happen to know what they plan to do to give us early access prior to the game being shipped?

[Doki]

They will email you a link to download the client.

[Laume]

ahh, thought the "redeem your preorder code to unlock early access" meant something else. Cool, thanks. ^^b

[Vilhem]

This is from GameStop's info on the game:

Bonus!
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Pre-Order FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and get early access to the game along with the Cait Sith Doll Minion pet and Moogle Cap digital in-game content!

Early Access
Get a head start with early access to the game servers ahead of the official launch and make your mark in the realm of Eorzea.

Cait Sith Doll Minion:
On sabbatical from Shinra and looking for adventure Cait Sith will join our party as a non-combat pet when you preorder the game

Moogle Cap
Show your love of Final Fantasy and strut around the world of Eorzea in this Moogle themed hat. Kupo!

EARLY ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS:

Visit http://preorder.na.finalfantasyxiv.com and register. You will be notified via email prior to the launch of the game on when you can return and redeem your preorder code to unlock Early Access to the game along with instructions on how to receive your Cait Sith Doll minion and Moogle Cap digital content.

You will need an active Square Enix account to complete this process so, if you want to set one up in advance, please go here: http://na.square-enix.com/members.

Online Customers: Code will be emailed within 2 business days after your pre-order.
Store / In-Store Pickup Customers: Code will be printed on your receipt at time of pre-order.

Hope this helps D: