Guys be aware! For early access...

[psyhcicwars]

i have a SE account with v1.0 data but it isn't legacy. i bought a preorder version of the game, but i have access to game with 1.0 account. can i use the product code purchased for a non 1.0 account, and use the early access code on my account with 1.0 and at launch have two accounts that can access the game?

[Forte]

I have same issue I didnt read this before redeeming codes so I picked laptop and not PS3 but I have both and clients on both ~_~; wish I would of picked PS3 so I could of played on both

Edit: by doing this did I just bone myself out of my preorder items? I swear SE makes stuff way to confusing ~_~;

[Rosekaase]

1.0 account holder, bought PS3 CE and registered successfully for early access, linked accounts, but my PC account still gives the message that I don't have an active service account. PS3 side shows the 'wait for early access or official service start'. Is there a particular time when accounts in this situation will be updated so we can play on PC and should just wait, or do I need to contact support to get my account looked into?

[Kirito]

Do I have to re-download the client after I put my 12 digit early access code in? From what I've read it's the same client, I just need to update or log in to the phase 4 client after I put the early access code in and it links it up.

Is this correct? Because I really don't want to re-download the client again if there is no reason to.

Yes the client is the same. Don't uninstall if you don't want to.

good to know!

does it work the other way around...?

Good question. From the quote below it seems not.

I have same issue I didnt read this before redeeming codes so I picked laptop and not PS3 but I have both and clients on both ~_~; wish I would of picked PS3 so I could of played on both

Edit: by doing this did I just bone myself out of my preorder items? I swear SE makes stuff way to confusing ~_~;

So I am assuming you don't have access to the ps3 version? I guess that makes sense because how can they give you access to a client you are not supposed to have (I know you have it from beta but I assume they are thinking in general. If someone without the ps3 client asks for a pc code, why would they give that person access to the ps3 version if he has no ability to get access to the ps3 client.)

Also no you still get your items. The moment you put the pc early access, the preorder items got bound to your service account.

i have a SE account with v1.0 data but it isn't legacy. i bought a preorder version of the game, but i have access to game with 1.0 account. can i use the product code purchased for a non 1.0 account, and use the early access code on my account with 1.0 and at launch have two accounts that can access the game?

You shouldn't have access to the game with your 1.0 account if you haven't registered your early access on it. The only exception is if you are legacy. You can, however, use your early access code on any service account, and can even make a new service account for early access. And I guess you can technically have two service accounts with access to game at launch. But the early access code will only work till August 30 so only for 3 days...

1.0 account holder, bought PS3 CE and registered successfully for early access, linked accounts, but my PC account still gives the message that I don't have an active service account. PS3 side shows the 'wait for early access or official service start'. Is there a particular time when accounts in this situation will be updated so we can play on PC and should just wait, or do I need to contact support to get my account looked into?

I would just wait. I have a read someone who had the same issue but it fixed about 30 min after he posted it. So I am assuming that they are working on it to get everyone with 1.0 account that got the ps3 version access to the pc version.

[Ulathskullsplitter]

1.0 account holder, bought PS3 CE and registered successfully for early access, linked accounts, but my PC account still gives the message that I don't have an active service account. PS3 side shows the 'wait for early access or official service start'. Is there a particular time when accounts in this situation will be updated so we can play on PC and should just wait, or do I need to contact support to get my account looked into?

After I patched the ps3 version I was able to patch the pc version within seconds after linking my account on ps3. Before updating and linking on ps3 I was getting the no active account message on pc.

Also noticed the ps3 patch is 2.5gb while the pc one was 1.5gb. Wonder what the difference is?

[psyhcicwars]

You shouldn't have access to the game with your 1.0 account if you haven't registered your early access on it. The only exception is if you are legacy. You can, however, use your early access code on any service account, and can even make a new service account for early access. And I guess you can technically have two service accounts with access to game at launch. But the early access code will only work till August 30 so only for 3 days...

no i mean with my 1.0 account i will have access at launch without preordering. i just want to use preorder code on my account that has no ffxiv options, but use the EA code for my 1.0 account so i can start this weekend. ill probbally let friend use the other account at launch.

[Kirito]

no i mean with my 1.0 account i will have access at launch without preordering. i just want to use preorder code on my account that has no ffxiv options, but use the EA code for my 1.0 account so i can start this weekend. ill probbally let friend use the other account at launch.

You can't split your preorder code from your early access. Your preorder code gives early access and preorder items to one service account and only one service account. If you want items on one account and early access on your other, you will need two preorder codes. Since you want to use your 1.0 account for early access, I suggest you use it on your 1.0 account.

[psyhcicwars]

You can't split your preorder code from your early access. Your preorder code gives early access and preorder items to one service account and only one service account. If you want items on one account and early access on your other, you will need two preorder codes. Since you want to use your 1.0 account for early access, I suggest you use it on your 1.0 account.

is the preorder code the same as product key from game?

[Forte]

You can't split your preorder code from your early access. Your preorder code gives early access and preorder items to one service account and only one service account. If you want items on one account and early access on your other, you will need two preorder codes. Since you want to use your 1.0 account for early access, I suggest you use it on your 1.0 account.

My problem is like I posted in TechSup; after hearing about all the wrong codes and PSN issues and stuff and comfort of us to play I put EA on my laptop but Im a 1.0 user but I played PS3 phase 4 and linked account but I want to know if I lose my minion and hat now.

[Iskander]

Since I cannot make a thread yet, I am going to post a note here for those that do not know.

While the servers are in maintenance mode, the PS3 launcher (or PC) has been updated for EA. Best to go log in, accept their ToS, unlock your EA content, and install the new patch. It's 2.5 gigs so have fun.