Will buying the client on Steam force me to create a new account?

[Onean]

If I purchase the client from Steam, does it automatically create a new ESO account bound to my Steam account? Or does it give me a code that I can use on a previously existing ESO account? I ask because I played the beta, and would like to bind the game to that account, but if buying it on Steam forces me to make a new account, then I will just buy it from the ESO main site. I did not see any information pertaining to this posted on the FAQs in these forums.

[Smaxx]

As far as I know the accounts aren't linked. If you buy the game on Steam you'll get a CD key just like at every other retailer. You then have to create your ESO account, etc. Steam will only download the standard game launcher. You can't auto-login through Steam or anything like that so far.
So you should be fine buying on Steam and then applying the key to your existing account.

[Shokai]

you need to go over and read the thread in customer service on the eso forums to be sure but this is what I think happens. If you buy a second account on steam you can login using your account from the regular client. Hoever you wont get the additional 30days, the dog, or anything else. I think its kinda like changing clients. if you played beta only then your account is wiped so you can jsut buy either client and you have to setup a new account

[APerfectCircle]

You can log into your beta account and redeem your Steam key.