Registering a Payment Method before Early Access and Release Day?

[Potsnu]

That picture also confirms what I been suspecting, you can continue to play the game without a physical copy of your game in hand until August 30th.

Here is original post, 5th question asked:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post996799

For those who pre-order, is there any way we can get our full game registration codes early?

We're working to get everything confirmed before making an announcement, but for those who receive their early access codes, we're considering adjusting the early access to include a short period after official service begins. This would help ensure users can play in the event their package is not delivered on time. This may not guarantee players will be able to play the entire time until their package is delivered, but we will do what we can to make the transition to release as smooth as possible.

[RavinousKurohi]

I'm hoping we can subscribe immediately on day one to receive the subscription bonus items. I'm really hoping I don't have to wait thru the free 30 days to get the Phial of Fantasia. Just take my money and give me the Phial!

That is a good question. They said that you get the rewards when you pay but all other P2P games I've been in would only charge you after the 30 days no matter what subscription plan you setup. So logically, I think you'd have to wait the 30 days unless you're one of the 1.0 players without the free 30 days and only have the free 14. In which case, the earliest would be 2 weeks after launch for anyone to get veteran rewards.

[Leopardfist]

I just patched the client, and it made me do a new terms of service agreement... in the second agreement section 4 was subscriptions, and it said that we would need to add a sub to get into the game there.... even though we get 30 days free. Take for what it's worth.

[SirDiscoFrog]

I remember on beta forums there was a post about bonus stuff you get for playing for certain amounts of time ex 30day sub 60day sub 90day sub?? any info on that?

Here is the list of rewards for the 'Veteran Program'
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...198b0ef6c9c8dc

[RavinousKurohi]

Confirmation about the grace period! http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post1030928

Hey everyone,

Early access will not end before the official launch begins, so don't worry!
For those asking about waiting for their physical packages to arrive with their full reg. code -- early access users will be able to play until August 30th.

[zandervont]

I'm hoping we can subscribe immediately on day one to receive the subscription bonus items. I'm really hoping I don't have to wait thru the free 30 days to get the Phial of Fantasia. Just take my money and give me the Phial!

I would think you have to wait until the Mog Station launches. I can be wrong but didn't they say they are going to use that for subscription & such services.

[excessivegamer]

It would also be nice to know if payments can be made through psn? I know the current payments methods of crysta, credit card, or the new time cards but payments through psn have not been clarified. I played dcuo from release and they always offered it for their subscriptions. I have a friend in canada who may not get to play due to not owning a credit card and his village is too small to recieve the time cards. It seems se would be missing a piece of the market without this option. If anyone has info on such payment method it would helpful.

[nekomimi43]

From my understanding:
new players - 1 month free
v.1. accounts - 2 weeks free

Also new player bought both PC and PS3 registered on same account = 60 days

[Yukagama]

From my understanding:
new players - 1 month free
v.1. accounts - 2 weeks free

That's true what i seen so far

[Outtkast]

So, if you purchased the digital download from SquareEnix, does it automaticly just add the game to your account? Or do you get a code later that adds the game and 30 days free to your account.