Hi Crystaliers~!

Please report yourself if you haven't do so i can see and prune who registered but have not come back to check on us,etc.

http://www.crystalierxiv.net/index.php?/to...rting-for-duty/ (For members who have been accepted into FC during the P3 session)

This post has been edited by shojikun: Jul 28 2013, 07:40 AM

Greetings,

I am a fan of FF series since I was young, played all FF except 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 (don't own a console...). Started with FF7, then 8, then Tactics, then 9, then starts to dig out all the previous FF I was in secondary school back then.

I didn't play FF11 because I don't earn my own money and I was in university. I didn't play FF14 1.0 because I just started to work...but now...Now, it's high time I show some FF fan spirit

I didn't research much about FF14 ARR, I don't know whether it is going to be great or not, but I want to salute FF series by buying the collector edition & subscribe for at least 6 months, no matter the game will get me hooked for that long or not.


Question 1:
I am not very familiar with online purchasing...I tried visiting the account link in the first post: https://secure.square-enix.com/account/app/...in?cont=account

Then clicked on Create New Account. But in the list, I clicked through all the options, I can't see Malaysia or even Singapore!
How do I actually create a proper account?


Question 2:
The first post suggested to register for EU, instead of NA. But will EU lags more than NA? I don't play much MMO, but I do know that too laggy will ruin the gaming experience...
Can we only choose between EU or NA? Is there any nearer server? Like maybe in Australia?

Question 3:
I wish to buy the collector edition, any where I can get it in Malaysia? I can drive to anywhere in western peninsula.
If not, means I have to purchase online and get it delivered to me?

Sorry, I am really not too tech-savy...I never buy stuff from website except movie tickets, haha.


Question 4:
How do I pay subscription? Do I register my credit card so that it will auto-pay? or through PayPal (I never use PayPal...)?


Please, O'fellow online-purchasing veterans, enlighten me with thou wisdom, thanks.

For me I would advise you get into OB 1st to experience MMO. Not saying you're not supportive, just better try now rather come and complain later saying I paid for XXXX, SE didn't XXX, should respect customer XXX etc....It happened on 1.0, it'll still happen on ARR 2.0...

A1: If you read front page i've posted few good website, but if you insist on a box, good luck to find one as now is probably sold out, and only left PS3 CE. Get EU version btw.
A1.1 : Malaysia is not under any region, we're ghost to SE's eyes. yes. But no fret better this way, Pick Europe, then click on United Kingdom as Country. Explaination is infront.

A2: Doesn't matter what version, we can choose any server regardless our Client Version. We're playing on JP server btw, good ping, major Oceania/SEA english speaking community in tonberry/masamune. I'm accepting newbies who starting fresh on Masamune. You're welcome to come. I'm using EU version, and playing on JP server.

A3: Malaysia would not get Collector Edition unless you ship it to Malaysia. So sadly enough that our Local Retailers unable to get Collector Edition. Thou if you are looking for PC CE, tough luck brother. is all sold out! Yes SOLD OUT! Only left Digital Version.. which u wont get the Box.


And good advice from Mr.Jotaro
This post has been edited by shojikun: Jul 28 2013, 09:34 AM

Awww...the boxes sold out? Sad...

I know trying out OBT is a good advice in normal situation where somebody are not sure if he wanna pay/play a game or not.
But for me, as I said, I don't really care if the game is nice or not. It's just a personal gesture of salutation to FF series.
If the game is good and I get hooked for more than 6 months, great, continue pay & play.
If game sucks and I don't like it? Doesn't matter Just stop and don't waste more time, but won't fuss about the money paid.

Back to the topic:
Playing on JP server?? I can't read nor write japanese, plus, I do not think JP will welcome outsiders playing on their server...how's their attitude/treatment towards you guys thus far?

What if GM announces something?
How about trade shouts? Wouldn't you guys missed a lot of group/trade/dungeon opportunity?

Anyone tried EU server before? Is JP smoother than EU? How much difference approximately?

This post has been edited by unknowngst: Jul 28 2013, 10:52 AM

You could pick which version of client, which means you could use English Client to play JP server.

Yes, I understand this part very well.

But that doesn't mean you will see every text in English.
Example, I play on JP server using EN client, but players can still communicate in JP.
And if you can't read/write JP (like me), then you missed all the trade/group shouts.
Plus, GM announcements, which can be quite important.

I just wish to understand 2 things before I jump in:
A) Lag
Anyone tried EU server before? Is JP smoother than EU? How much difference approximately?

B) Attitude of JP players towards non-JP.

I wouldn't consider playing in JP initially...but actually I took JP class before in university (JP 101...), so now perhaps is a good time to brush-up again



BTW, I successfully Pre-Ordered digital version, and created account. But I don't see where I pay subscription...also asked to register for some Crysta thingy...not sure what's that too, lol.

Yes you wont see every text in English.

FYI there's auto translate function for you to use to translate from english to japanese if you wish to communicate with them. But for the japanese players who dont use the auto translate, the only way I know is to copy the chat text and paste it in google translate. (Im able to do the copy paste in 1.0, but cant seem to do it in ARR. )

GM/server announcement i think wont be a problem, since in phase 3 beta, I can see it in english.(the announcement where they say server will closed in .... min, etc)

for the JP players attitude, from my experience they are very humble and polite. I dont know about others though.

This post has been edited by EmperorJoseon: Jul 28 2013, 11:33 AM

imo, for those that have not played alotta mmo's will be thrilled on their 1st experience especially a brand name that they like

There's seldom trade shouts, most probably none. We use market boards/retainer for buying/selling/trading.

There's duty finder for party dungeon/raid/etc. Go watch youtube video about duty finder.

A - EU server is actually located in the US or Canada, forgot. Therefore it's higher ping when compare with JP server.

B - JP players are polite and humble. New generation are more open minded towards foreigners, older are more conservative. But no matter which group, they are polite. If you are stumble into their party, most will just accept you rather than be rude and kick you out.

There's auto-translate for important key words/sentences. However this was not implemented much in beta 3 or previous beta. I do believe it will be more starting open beta or launch date (FF11 which is also online, has a great auto translate system on menu/item/equipments/greetings/directions/towns/names/you name it etc etc).

Concerning system message, these are shown to you in relation to what version language of client you have. eg. if you're using EN client, it will be in english.

Concerning shout/yell/trade messages, if you can't understand them, just ignore. There's "Duty Finder" for auto party dungeon system, there's market board (auction house) system for all your trade.

BTW, it's the same if you play in EU server, you'll see french/spanish/dutch languange. JP server just mean there's more japanese players, but there will also be a portion of other language speaking players.

This post has been edited by poipoy: Jul 28 2013, 02:51 PM

What's this news i heard about ppl been getting open beta code key and need to register before July 30th? Just for new registered user or what? because i didn't receive any email from SE.

This post has been edited by athlonmax: Jul 28 2013, 03:03 PM

just for new people who wants to try on open beta. others who have been participating in beta don't need it

they will send to those who didnt use their beta keys and had registered after p3.. but the code expires at the end of the month

Hey guys i just receive another 2 beta key for OB. Do i need to re-register my existing beta with the new keys as a replacement or are they 2 new extra beta keys? Please advise thank you

Nope you dont, is an extra.

Awesome tks for the help

Okay thanks guys. Is there any trial for this ?

Open beta will be out, so keep a look out for it to register for Open Beta.

when exactly is the open beta? anyone knows? +- RM50 for 180days is apretty good deal fr me. lol