Can i download the new f2p version of the game through steam?

[Mog]

^^

I also already have an account from when i bought a bundle with a previous expansion, it has a dragoon character on there, can i sign onto that account though the steam version? Or do i have to buy the base game again and then make a new account/create an account that's linked to my steam account?

[Angel_Fyre]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

^^

I also already have an account from when i bought a bundle with a previous expansion, it has a dragoon character on there, can i sign onto that account though the steam version? Or do i have to buy the base game again and then make a new account/create an account that's linked to my steam account?

There is no F2P in this game.

That is a Free Trial/Demo. There are heavy restrictions.

If you have already purchased the game and expansions, you are not entitled to the Free Trial/Demo anymore.

If you want to play the Free Trial/Demo, you will need to make a new account. You cannot use an active account for the trial.

NOTE: The INSTANT you purchase the game or any expansions, you are locked out of the trial on that account forever.

The game is NOT F2P. It is a paid monthly subscription

[Mog]

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

^^

I also already have an account from when i bought a bundle with a previous expansion, it has a dragoon character on there, can i sign onto that account though the steam version? Or do i have to buy the base game again and then make a new account/create an account that's linked to my steam account?

There is no F2P in this game.

That is a Free Trial/Demo. There are heavy restrictions.

If you have already purchased the game and expansions, you are not entitled to the Free Trial/Demo anymore.

If you want to play the Free Trial/Demo, you will need to make a new account. You cannot use an active account for the trial.

NOTE: The INSTANT you purchase the game or any expansions, you are locked out of the trial on that account forever.

The game is NOT F2P. It is a paid monthly subscription

Im aware there is a subscription method of playing, i used to use it. But is there not a recent model of the game that has the first expansion as well as letting you reach level 60 included in a total free to play experience?

[Angel_Fyre]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

There is no F2P in this game.

That is a Free Trial/Demo. There are heavy restrictions.

If you have already purchased the game and expansions, you are not entitled to the Free Trial/Demo anymore.

If you want to play the Free Trial/Demo, you will need to make a new account. You cannot use an active account for the trial.

NOTE: The INSTANT you purchase the game or any expansions, you are locked out of the trial on that account forever.

The game is NOT F2P. It is a paid monthly subscription

Im aware there is a subscription method of playing, i used to use it. But is there not a recent model of the game that has the first expansion as well as letting you reach level 60 included in a total free to play experience?

No.

That is the extended Free Trial/Demo.
(Originally the Free Trial/Demo was 2 weeks, then it was upgraded to max level 35, now it has been upgraded to max level 60.)


Heavy restrictions apply.


FINAL FANTASY® XIV - Free Trial Terms

The following terms and conditions apply to players who choose to use the FINAL FANTASY® XIV (the “game”) free trial (“Free Trial”).
These Free Trial terms are incorporated into the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, located here (http://sqex.to/ffxiv_ua_na). By participating in the Free Trial, users agree to be bound by the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, the Square Enix Privacy Policy, and all other applicable Square Enix and FINAL FANTASY® XIV policies and terms of service.

The following terms and conditions apply to players who use the Free Trial (“Free Trial Players”):

Free Trial Players are not required to purchase licensed software to use the Free Trial.
One (1) Free Trial account may be registered using a Square Enix account so long as that Square Enix account has not been previously registered with any version of the game.

Free Trial Players cannot make in-game micro transactions during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can create only eight (8) playable characters, restricted to one (1) playable character per world.

Free Trial account characters have their level capped at level sixty (60).

Free Trial account characters can obtain only a capped amount of in game currency (GIL).

Free Trial Players cannot use the "shout", "yell" or "tell" in-game chat options during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot access the in-game market board during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot trade items with other players during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot use the Mogletter service during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot hire a retainer character during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a Linkshell if invited, but cannot create a new Linkshell during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot create or join a Free Company during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a party if invited or by using the Duty Finder, but cannot assemble a party during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot login to the Lodestone and or any other game forum during the Free Trial.


Square Enix reserves the right to make amendments to the Free Trial and these Free Trial terms, or to add or remove limitations on Free Trial Players, with or without notice in its sole discretion at any time.

[Mog]

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

Im aware there is a subscription method of playing, i used to use it. But is there not a recent model of the game that has the first expansion as well as letting you reach level 60 included in a total free to play experience?

No.

That is the extended Free Trial/Demo.

Heavy restrictions apply.


FINAL FANTASY® XIV - Free Trial Terms

The following terms and conditions apply to players who choose to use the FINAL FANTASY® XIV (the “game”) free trial (“Free Trial”).
These Free Trial terms are incorporated into the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, located here (http://sqex.to/ffxiv_ua_na). By participating in the Free Trial, users agree to be bound by the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, the Square Enix Privacy Policy, and all other applicable Square Enix and FINAL FANTASY® XIV policies and terms of service.

The following terms and conditions apply to players who use the Free Trial (“Free Trial Players”):

Free Trial Players are not required to purchase licensed software to use the Free Trial.
One (1) Free Trial account may be registered using a Square Enix account so long as that Square Enix account has not been previously registered with any version of the game.

Free Trial Players cannot make in-game micro transactions during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can create only eight (8) playable characters, restricted to one (1) playable character per world.

Free Trial account characters have their level capped at level sixty (60).

Free Trial account characters can obtain only a capped amount of in game currency (GIL).

Free Trial Players cannot use the "shout", "yell" or "tell" in-game chat options during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot access the in-game market board during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot trade items with other players during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot use the Mogletter service during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot hire a retainer character during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a Linkshell if invited, but cannot create a new Linkshell during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot create or join a Free Company during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a party if invited or by using the Duty Finder, but cannot assemble a party during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot login to the Lodestone and or any other game forum during the Free Trial.


Square Enix reserves the right to make amendments to the Free Trial and these Free Trial terms, or to add or remove limitations on Free Trial Players, with or without notice in its sole discretion at any time.

Okay so its just the free trial but its extended to level 60?

[Asassinx1]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

There is no F2P in this game.

That is a Free Trial/Demo. There are heavy restrictions.

If you have already purchased the game and expansions, you are not entitled to the Free Trial/Demo anymore.

If you want to play the Free Trial/Demo, you will need to make a new account. You cannot use an active account for the trial.

NOTE: The INSTANT you purchase the game or any expansions, you are locked out of the trial on that account forever.

The game is NOT F2P. It is a paid monthly subscription

Im aware there is a subscription method of playing, i used to use it. But is there not a recent model of the game that has the first expansion as well as letting you reach level 60 included in a total free to play experience?

Here we go again...................................................................................

[Angel_Fyre]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

No.

That is the extended Free Trial/Demo.

Heavy restrictions apply.


FINAL FANTASY® XIV - Free Trial Terms

The following terms and conditions apply to players who choose to use the FINAL FANTASY® XIV (the “game”) free trial (“Free Trial”).
These Free Trial terms are incorporated into the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, located here (http://sqex.to/ffxiv_ua_na). By participating in the Free Trial, users agree to be bound by the FINAL FANTASY® XIV User Agreement, the Square Enix Privacy Policy, and all other applicable Square Enix and FINAL FANTASY® XIV policies and terms of service.

The following terms and conditions apply to players who use the Free Trial (“Free Trial Players”):

Free Trial Players are not required to purchase licensed software to use the Free Trial.
One (1) Free Trial account may be registered using a Square Enix account so long as that Square Enix account has not been previously registered with any version of the game.

Free Trial Players cannot make in-game micro transactions during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can create only eight (8) playable characters, restricted to one (1) playable character per world.

Free Trial account characters have their level capped at level sixty (60).

Free Trial account characters can obtain only a capped amount of in game currency (GIL).

Free Trial Players cannot use the "shout", "yell" or "tell" in-game chat options during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot access the in-game market board during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot trade items with other players during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot use the Mogletter service during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot hire a retainer character during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a Linkshell if invited, but cannot create a new Linkshell during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot create or join a Free Company during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players can join a party if invited or by using the Duty Finder, but cannot assemble a party during the Free Trial.

Free Trial Players cannot login to the Lodestone and or any other game forum during the Free Trial.


Square Enix reserves the right to make amendments to the Free Trial and these Free Trial terms, or to add or remove limitations on Free Trial Players, with or without notice in its sole discretion at any time.

Okay so its just the free trial but its extended to level 60?

Yes, the Free Trial has been extended to level 60.

But since you already purchased the game and what not, you cannot use your current account with a new free trial.

(Sorry for the somewhat blunt tones in my response. SO many people are spreading misinformation that the game has gone F2P, and it has not, nor will it ever lol)

[Mog]

I purchased the game through the launcher and on their website, my steam account is completely void of anything related to ff14, could i not just get the trial linked to my steam?

[Angel_Fyre]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

I purchased the game through the launcher and on their website, my steam account is completely void of anything related to ff14, could i not just get the trial linked to my steam?

Yes you can do a new free trial via Steam.

But you will have to make a BRAND NEW account. You will not be able to use your existing account.

[Carbonated Super Sample]

in a sense. Free to play definition is *relating to or denoting an arrangement in which basic access to a game is granted without charge while more advanced features must be paid for* while trial is a *test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something* i'd say it's mix between f2p and trial. wont be opening the same discussion with 126 messages that is locked

[Angel_Fyre]

Messaggio originale di Captain Stealingmeems:

in a sense. Free to play definition is *relating to or denoting an arrangement in which basic access to a game is granted without charge while more advanced features must be paid for* while trial is a *test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something* i'd say it's mix between f2p and trial. wont be opening the same discussion with 126 messages that is locked

Do not confuse people

F2P states "basic access" and you do not even have basic access. You cannot use full chat system, party system (unless you are invited)

Joining an FC, having a GIL cap, making player trades, using the market board, etc....

All these are not advanced features. These are basic. Advanced features would be the MogShop, Cosmetics, Chat formatting (nickname, colors...), etc.

As well as there is a level cap, you cannot pass.

F2P means you can continue the entire game, up to current patches, with "basic access" which you cannot.

[Carbonated Super Sample]

f2p or trial, it's certainly more free to play than most ♥♥♥♥♥♥ mmorpg out there, gotta go. have a nice evening

[galacticcorgi]

Only if you want a low gil cap, no way to start your own parties, no access to retainers and thus additional storage, no access to a lot of the chat features, no friends list, no FC, no market board...

You know, basic features of the game. They allow up to level 60 and through HW because people can get that far in about a month of casual play nowadays.

[Oberon]

Messaggio originale di 780 APM:

Messaggio originale di Angel_Fyre:

There is no F2P in this game.

That is a Free Trial/Demo. There are heavy restrictions.

If you have already purchased the game and expansions, you are not entitled to the Free Trial/Demo anymore.

If you want to play the Free Trial/Demo, you will need to make a new account. You cannot use an active account for the trial.

NOTE: The INSTANT you purchase the game or any expansions, you are locked out of the trial on that account forever.

The game is NOT F2P. It is a paid monthly subscription

Im aware there is a subscription method of playing, i used to use it. But is there not a recent model of the game that has the first expansion as well as letting you reach level 60 included in a total free to play experience?

If you only owned the base game, the first expansion is given to you for free now. But you still have to pay a subscription to play.