steam account link

[thomasbelfield]

Hello, I was looking for some help. i have an existing FF14 account as I typically play via the PS4 but have recently brought it again (plus Endwalker) from Steam to play on my Steam Deck. However I am having problems adding / linking accounts as the only option is to register it as a Mac account. Any advice is appreciated.

[Fetal Stem Cell]

they are not compatible in any shape or form sorry they are both stand alone accounts

[Fetal Stem Cell]

this is because steam version the windows version and the playstation version all are monetized different. where the windows version that uses just square client give square the most money, then the steam client steam takes a percentage, and playstation playstation takes a percentage

[thomasbelfield]

Ah darn that wasn't clear...i assumed I'd have just add it to the account :(

[Sunny]

Just to be clear, PS4 version and Steam versions are compatible; it's only Windows and Steam that aren't. It sounds like you did have the Windows code already too, but I don't want anyone confused about having Playstation and Steam together--you can.

Mac & Playstation are compatible with everything
Windows is compatible with Mac and Playstation
Steam is compatible with Mac and Playstation

Windows is not compatible with Steam -- this is because they're both considered "PC client" rather than separate platforms.

It is inaccurate to say this is wholly about monetization, as you are not required to pay through Steam even if you're using the Steam platform -- you can pay without Steam getting their cut as it is.

It would be more accurate to say it's because Steam wasn't an available platform on launch, and when they added it they didn't add it as a new platform, but as an option for the Windows one. Up until fairly recently, you could use either PC client to play a Steam/Windows account; that only changed when they added the Steam account security link.

[thomasbelfield]

Ah ok...thanks for the clarification...i think the problem might be as i had A realm reborn registered on windows when first released and moved to ps4 when Heavensward was released...so sounds like having something registered to windows might be the problem?

[Sunny]

Publicado originalmente por thomasbelfield:

Ah ok...thanks for the clarification...i think the problem might be as i had A realm reborn registered on windows when first released and moved to ps4 when Heavensward was released...so sounds like having something registered to windows might be the problem?

Yes. You have a Windows version on there. Good news, though? The Windows version will work on your Steam deck. Rumor has it it actually is a little easier to get running!

You should be able to get a refund for the steam licenses if you didn't already put them on another account; one of the things they DO refund is 'can't use the key' despite the 'no refunds allowed' on the store page. Ignore the 'no refund' screeching people and put 'not compatible with current licenses, unable to complete registration' in the request. This will invalidate the key for all time, so if you think you might ever want to have a separate account on Steam, don't go for a refund.

If you already used the key and made an account, just use it for the recruit a friend rewards or a mule to transfer stuff between alts while you have the sub. ^^

Best news? Once you get your refund, you just have to buy Endwalker for Windows, that'll add everything you don't have. And the SE site has sales more. :)

[thomasbelfield]

Thats for these. Just to clarify steam are refusing a refund and stated if they gave one i am at risk of losing any Mogstation account associated with my email

[Sunny]

Publicado originalmente por thomasbelfield:

Thats for these. Just to clarify steam are refusing a refund and stated if they gave one i am at risk of losing any Mogstation account associated with my email

Damn. SE's ToS that says that being unable to use the key is one of the reasons they'll give a refund; maybe try contacting SE's support? There might be more to it than JUST being unable to use the key, though. Was not aware they'd follow your email back to your main account and go after that, too -- that's good to know. Sorry you weren't able to get your money back.

[thomasbelfield]

Ill give it a ago...i have suggested Steam/value should add a warning to games where similar issues could be a problem

[Boogie]

i think i'm having a similar issue to this and i'm trying to get a refund, but the steam store page won't let me. How do i start this process if the button won't let me continue further?