~ Compilation Threads of massive LINKS to guides & Additional stuffs will be posted here, currently in progression ~


:: HOW TO PLAY FINAL FANTASY XIV - THE WEB INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL :: (CLICK ME)

:: HOW TO REGISTER FREE TRIAL :: (CLICK ME)


:: How to Create a Square Enix Account For South East Asia Player ::
If you buy EU version - Make sure to create under UK Country for ease of access to their payment options.
If you buy NA version - Make sure to create under US or any near NA area you know.

Most important to remember is your SQEXAM's Date of Birth, your game code, and Security Question and Answer, this all are very important incase you need to retrieve back or adding/removing your Security Token and so on.

:: BASIC ACCOUNT INFORMATION ::

Due to the new Account Management that is due to open on 27th August 2013, this section of the guide will be updated accordingly to reflect the new Account Management

Square Enix Account Management (SQEXAM)
http://secure.square-enix.com
This is where you will register your new Square Enix Account for FFXIV use.
Mog Station will replace the new Account Management to manage your Final Fantasy XIV payment, character activation, bonus codes and more

Square Enix Membership Account (SQEXMA)
http://eu.square-enix.com
http://na.square-enix.com
This is where your social account where you show off your bought game. This is NOT the place where you register Final Fantasy XIV Service Account.

Square Enix Support Links
FFXIV: ARR EU Support
Square Enix EU Account Support
FFXIV: ARR NA Support
Square Enix NA Account Support

:: ADVANCE ACCOUNT INFORMATION & GUIDE ::

*will post guide on how to add 2 FFXIV Service Account into your SQEXAM, this will be available when Mog Station is online*

To add Service Key to your EXISTING FINAL FANTASY XIV SERVICE ACCOUNT



PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ACCOUNT SERVICE (WITH CHARACTERS IN THE BOTTOM).

~: Frequent Asked Questions :~

Is this game Subscription base or Free to Play or Buy to Play?

- This game is using the Subscription base where you have to pay monthly to pay.
*For information on the rates of Subscription please read below.

Is this game Region Lock?

- No, this game is not region lock, you can buy any version of the game and still play in any servers that they offer.
- However, when it comes to Accounts, say if you bought EU version of the game, you will have to register an EU account instead. Which means if you want to play on all platforms (PC, PS3 & PS4) All version need to be the same region even your account & PSN.

There is a PS3/PS4 version & PC version?

- Yes, both PS3/PS4 & PC players are playing in the same server, the unique Final Fantasy MMO is that they aim for True Cross Platform.

If i want to play on both or all platform do i need to purchase all?

- Yes, you will be required to purchase all version of the game and link all registration code to your Square Enix Account Management under the same Final Fantasy XIV service Account (More explanation about Square Enix Account Management & Service Account below).

Where do i buy the game?

Can buy via Amazon, Offgamers or your local store that sells them.

Which version do you recommend to buy?

I really recommend you EU version, why? because of Malaysia is under the service of EU Region, getting NA(US) version is very hard, and often very expensive to get unless underground connection, also you may face problem in future when you want to buy expansion and or policy change where the NA region does not accept our Credit Card/Debit Card.

As of now, if you can't find physical box/cd anywhere in your local retailer or in lowyat garage; below are the two website you can get just the Game Key.

https://www.seagm.com/

http://www.offgamers.com/


But.. don't paying in EU region is expansive?

Yes, is true, i wont lie, but for safety sake and experience from my self and others, better take EU version unless you frequent back and forth between US and MY, this is recommended for your credit card issues, perhaps.

Payment Subscription Method & Price List

Entry Level

info	UK	EU	NA
30 Days subscription base	7.69 GBP	10.99 EUR	12.99 USD

Standard Level w/Tier

Sub Days	UK	EU	NA
30 days	£8.99	12.99 €	14.99 USD
90 days	£8.39(£25.17;Save £1.80)	11.99 €(35.97 €;Save 3.00 €)	13.99 USD(41.97 USD; Save 3.00 USD)
180 days	£7.69(£46.14; Save £7.80)	10.99 €(65.94 €; Save 12.00 €)	12.99 USD(77.94 USD; Save 12.00 USD)

Entry Level - 1 Character in 1 Server, Maximum of 8 Characters can be made in 1 Service account.
Standard Level - 8 Characters in 1 Server, Maximum of 40 Characters can be made in 1 Service account.

:: LORE & HISTORY OF FINAL FANTASY XIV : A REALM REBORN LINKS ::

[Article] The Rise and Fall of the White Raven - The 7th Umbral Era Storyline

[Video Cutscene from 1.0, cannot be seen in A Realm Reborn game] Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 Cutscenes

First Server Choice : Tonberry
2nd Server Choice : Masamune

:: FINAL FANTASY XIV LYN RELATED THREAD ::

Introduction to Armoury System
In the Armoury System, changing your adventuring style—or class—is as simple as changing what you hold in your hand.

Each class is capable of performing unique actions which are learned as you gain experience and your level rises. Furthermore, achieving a certain level of mastery in multiple classes will unlock jobs, which feature even greater specialization.

Classes are suited to those who desire versatility, as they allow the use of actions that belong to other disciplines. In contrast, jobs grant access to exclusive actions and are ideal for situations that demand well-defined roles. Which fighting style you adopt is entirely up to you.

Classes System
Eorzea is home to myriad disciplines─professions that adventurers can take up. So as to be better prepared to brave the wilds, all adventurers begin their journey as either a Disciple of War—a master of arms who lives for the call of battle—or a Disciple of Magic—an erudite researcher of all things esoteric.

Experienced adventurers can take up other martial classes to diversify their skills. If you seek more peaceful pursuits, you may consider becoming a Disciple of the Land—one who gathers and harvests Eorzea’s natural resources—or a Disciple of the Hand—one who uses these resources to craft wares and turn a profit.

Jobs System
Jobs refer to those martial paths that thrived in former times but have since fallen into disuse. Recent developments, however, have occasioned something of a revival in their popularity.

By achieving sufficient mastery in a certain class, adventurers will be able to begin undertaking the mantle of a related job. For instance, gladiators may rise up as paladins, stout swordsmen who shield comrades from harm; thaumaturges may aspire to become black mages, masters of offensive magic; while conjurers may find a new calling as white mages, masters of healing.

The foremost appeal of jobs is the unparalleled degree of specialization they offer. Their potential is best realized in party situations, where having well-defined roles is the key to success. There can be no doubt that jobs shine the brightest in the company of others.

Class & Job thread
Visit TheBalance discord or website for more information and in depth of each jobs
https://thebalanceffxiv.com/
https://discord.gg/CjQkEn3

This post has been edited by shojikun: Aug 14 2020, 04:39 PM

I think after playing the game and researched those hardcore pro-gamers can really make their own guide better than just using other website's guide. Just my opinion.

This post has been edited by shojikun: Aug 4 2020, 03:32 PM

i have squenix NA account for ffxiv before ARR(only play for 2 months last year) and now i got the ARR ver from gmg (which use EU region?) so does it mean i have to create new squenix EU account? or i can just use my old one?

No, you cannot use your old account as your account is NA but your game is EU version, the game code is region locked. Go to create an EU account for your game.

This post has been edited by wendysama77: Aug 23 2013, 11:27 PM

I though if they have 1.0 version, it will auto convert to ARR?

Shouji, can you please confirm?

Yes, you do not need to buy ARR because all 1.0 players are getting free ARR copies.

Unless u were thinking of the early access is different story but again you will need to get NA pre order code instead if you are using NA account.

http://arrstatus.com/

Not sure if anyone posted this, but a great site to check if server is down or under maintenances

sorry if my question is kinda rude.. issit this game free to play or i have to pay to play..??

haha, is pay 2 play. SUbscription monthly, below RM50/mo, around RM37~RM48 depends on our exchange rate.

Got it. thanks !

oh that because im getting the collector's edition one

If you are a 1.0 Normal Edition, there is only 2 ways to get CE attach to your 1.0 account.

Get a PS3 CE.

or

Wait for SE to offer digital upgrade to CE.


You cannot put a PC ARR CE on your 1.0 Acct.

thanks for the info. i'm using my new eu account anyway since the code wont work with my na account. just redeem the pre order code on the EU account and got the confirmation on caith sith and mog cap. so im guessing they will send the CE code later?

yes.

wow shoji.... are you that hardworking in work?

Im from malaysia, how do i buy ff14 arr? where to get it and what server to go?

>< Since i have not complete the guide yet, i'll answer you here


you can buy from Local Retailer shops like Impulse & HeavyArms, Qisahn, and many more once i got the list i'll list em here.

Server will be either Tonberry or Masamune, you can check the v9 1st page about it.

Is a JP server, but this two server is the largest Englsih Speaking server, have majority of the Oceania/SEA players.

for digital download wise? do i state my server as japan?

Game is region free, just the Account & Subscription/payment is region Lock, meaning that if you bought R2/EU version your account must be EU version, and Expansion also EU version.

Once you buy the game be it NA/EU/JP, you can choose any server NA/EU or JP.

is the ping good? not lagging?