How do I get an active service account?

[mythicrose]

But does that mean I need to buy the game even though SE told us we can just use the Phase 4 client to play? It doesn't make sense that they would say that and not make it so we can just purchase a game code without needing to buy the game.

Maybe this will help you a bit. I checked my status on that mogstation account service link. I currently have two days remaining as the "free trial." I have not input my official game key yet. Displayed is only my character from the Japan server Ultima. I was fully able to log on in my NA server charcter (not displayed in the mogstation) Mythic Rose this morning to play before work. I should be able to play either character for at least one more day if I don't enter an actual game code for subcription purposes.