Want to buy this game - via steam or Square Enix Store?

[THE BASED CRUSADER]

I've played a boatload of MMORPG's and I really liked FFXI back in the day. Except the fact you couldn't solo and had to wait in line for parties.

Anyway I picked up the 14 day free trial of this game and I like it. I'd like to update to a full version but square enix's accounts are really bad.

There's like 20 versions on their store.

Is it worth it to get the full PC version with all expansions?

If I get it on steam can I download it for either Mac or PC so I can play from different computers?

[DrDeezee]

Steam FFXIV accounts are locked to Steam forever and all expansions must be purchased through the Steam store.

A Mac liscence can be added to an account with a Steam account, or a PC account, but in either case you would need to purchase the expansions on Mac too. Your monthly sub would cover both PC and Mac however, I believe.

[Vainesy]

every Single Version of the game requires its own seperate licence of the game to play.
Steam>Windows>Mac>Playstation

you would have to buy the versions seperete

the only Plus of having it on steam really is the convenience of it being in your libary and a log of your hours played (also the fact you can pay your monthly sub through steam.

steam is not a client for this game meaning there is still a personal launcher for updates.
steam will not auto update patches etc

with buying off steam you can take advantage of discounts and a little less stress of getting your account activated. (going by how many threads i see of people not understanding how the activation works)

[THE BASED CRUSADER]

Thanks for the replies all. I can only find the starter edition and standard edition. I imagine I should get the full version for all expansion packs and stuff? Can anyone link to the store page for what to buy via steam? THANKS! I can't find the damn thing.

[THE BASED CRUSADER]

Originally posted by Shirayuki Z:

Originally posted by WEAPONIZED AUTISM REEEEEEEEEEEEE:

Thanks for the replies all. I can only find the starter edition and standard edition. I imagine I should get the full version for all expansion packs and stuff? Can anyone link to the store page for what to buy via steam? THANKS! I can't find the damn thing.

No idea where did you find standard edition. Steam has only 2 versions which are Starter edition (base game without expansions) and complete edition (base game with all (two) expansions)

I downloaded the free trial directly from Square Enix. So, I'm nervous if I buy the steam key it won't active, or it'll make me start over. I'd rather have it via steam.

[THE BASED CRUSADER]

Well I bought it on steam and transferred it easy on square enix website. Thanks for the help!

Game is cool so far, reminds me of just a better FFXI.

But it's pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ lonely. No one talks.

I'm on Goblin server for XP boost. How the hell do I join a "FC" to just chill with people?

[Vainesy]

theres an FC request feature under the social tab