I think I'm allowed to post this question here now, and seeing as these forums are much less crowded, maybe an Admin will see it and we can get this answered. Furthermore there is currently a 750 character per post limit + only one post per 15 minutes limit at the Beta forums.

Here's my question/issue/problem:

After obtaining a PS3 Beta code and going through the process of being able to play on the PS3, people are reporting that they have to link their PSN/Sony account to their SE Account (obviously, of course.) When doing so they are advised that it is permanent and irreversible. So they do it in thinking that they are linking this PS3 beta code AND their PSN/Sony account to their EXISTING FFXIV Service Account.

In fact, what is happening, is a new and separate FFXIV Service Account is being created.

When checking their SE Accounts, people who previously had ONE FFXIV Service Account (like myself) are finding this under FFXIV Active Service Accounts:

FFXIV Service Account 1 (which has all their stuff they know from before, including all of their permanent options, in-game items, registrations, etc.)

FFXIV Service Account 2 (which apparently has the PS3 Beta attached to it)

This brings about two issues:

1) We've been advised that we can only attach ONE PSN to ONE SE account. Does this mean that we've attached it and now this "extra" FFXIV Service Account is the only account that can be used with the PSN?

2) Does it mean we cannot log into Beta characters we've created on PC, or later, our 1.0 characters?

3) Both?

I have obtained a PS3 Beta code but right now am waiting to go through the registration process and attaching my PSN/Sony Account to my SE Account. This really needs clarification. It is confusing enough sometimes. I have it easy because I have ONE SE ACCT and ONE FFXIV Service Acct. I do not want to create an FFXIV Service Account 2 which is where my PS3 info has been attached to (and nothing else).

I don't want to end up screwing something up and not being able to later attach my retail PS3 CE Game to my 1.0 account and PSN.