Early Access code - Wrong Region

[Rodrell]

The fact that Square Enix hasn't acknowledged this problem is still on-going is appalling. I had to cancel my pre-order and order through Amazon.

[DemonRay888]

Based on this thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...d?daysprune=-1

The release code on launch is region locked also? OMG ...

I hate this damned GMG! They didn't even specify for me if I bought an NA or EU one. Look: http://i.imgur.com/hrCP0R9.jpg

And I bought two of these! One for my wife. @_@

[Riyo]

Based on this thread: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...d?daysprune=-1

The release code on launch is region locked also? OMG ...

I hate this damned GMG! They didn't even specify for me if I bought an NA or EU one. Look: http://i.imgur.com/hrCP0R9.jpg

And I bought two of these! One for my wife. @_@

The only thing I see there that might be bad for you is that the preorder link is for EU.

[Kimikera]

Are the EA codes and the actual game registration codes linked in anyway? Or can I just re-order a new EA code and still get my Collector's edition that I have purchased and had shipped already?

[Eder]

Are the EA codes and the actual game registration codes linked in anyway? Or can I just re-order a new EA code and still get my Collector's edition that I have purchased and had shipped already?

Hard to say, but if I was to guess I would say that the CE stuff will be tied to the retail code that will be given once payment is processed. Early access codes seem to be given out like candy, but it will only last till 30th of Aug at the very latest, so SqEx probably don't care.

I was right: see http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ctor-s-Edition

[Riyo]

They should be different codes. EA codes only give you the preorder items and early access. Should be a separate code when you get you physical copy or an email at launch for digital copies that have a game code.

[Kimikera]

Ok good. I'm tired of this waiting around stuff so I was just going to get the EA off of PSN. Anyone who ordered from there in the last few days have any issues?

[Eder]

If it's only early access you are after... make sure you get it from a retailer that allows you to cancel.... ( ie. NOT greenmangaming )

[DemonRay888]

For those who traded Early Access codes based on regional problems, you might be doing that again when release on the 27th arrives. I've read around the forums that the retail code that we will receive on the 27th will/might be region locked too. There will be mass trading again of retail codes IF the 20-digit early access code is not tied to the account.

These are things we don't know:

1.) Are the Early Access (20-digit) codes LINKED/related in any way to the retail code on release date/launch?
2.) Will they come up with a REAL SOLUTION to those having region problems (perhaps, making it region free for a time?)
3.) Is the retail code on the 27th REALLY region locked?

Sorry, just giving you guys a heads up. I'm already thinking of opening a thread and securing some people who would be willing to trade their region-mismatched retail codes on the 27th.

What's worse is that people who might have traded NA codes that might have been acquired via the Amazon pre-order cancelling trick for EU codes unwillingly acquired from GMG will get into trouble.

[Tenryou]

For those who traded Early Access codes based on regional problems, you might be doing that again when release on the 27th arrives. I've read around the forums that the retail code that we will receive on the 27th will/might be region locked too. There are things we don't know:

1.) Are the Early Access (20-digit) codes LINKED/related in any way to the retail code on release date/launch?
2.) Will they come up with a REAL SOLUTION to those having region problems (perhaps, making it region free for a time?)
3.) Is the retail code on the 27th REALLY region locked?

Sorry, just giving you guys a heads up. I'm already thinking of opening a thread and securing some people who would be willing to trade their region-mismatched retail codes on the 27th.

If i have to go through this for launch i might as well return the game. Devs wont respond to the ps3 players stuck with EU codes and ticket support is stupid and tells you keep trying something that doesn't work. Haven't got time to be jumping through hops on something that should have been fixed days ago or never happen in the 1st place.