Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

[Raydeus]

From here.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Billing Information

We ask all customers to carefully read the information outlined below regarding fees, discounts, and procedures in preparation for the commencement of billing for FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Fees

Subscription-based billing will commence for FINAL FANTASY XIV on January 6, 2012.
However, as a token of our appreciation to our valued customers, we will be offering a special discounted rate until the release of FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0.

* The above price plan includes a save slot for one character and the 30 day basic service fee.

Previously Announced Rates
Basic Service Fee 30 days $9.99
90 days $8.99 (total $26.97)
180 days $7.99 (total $47.94)

Character Fee 30 days $3.00/character

Discounted Rates Effective Until FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0
Basic Service Fee 30 days $6.99
90 days $5.99 (total $17.97)
180 days $4.99 (total $29.94)

Character Fee 30 days $3.00/character

* One character save slot as well as a basic service fee is required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV.
* The price for one character save slot is $3.00. An additional $3.00 charge will apply for every additional character save slot.

Retainers

As before, and until the release of Version 2.0, players will be entitled to employ two Retainers at no charge.
Read up on the details of FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0.
* The fee structure for after the release of FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0 (including those of retainers) is unconfirmed at the time of writing.

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Schedule

We will temporarily be suspending all FINAL FANTASY XIV service accounts on January 5, 2012. If you agree to the terms and conditions of subscription-based billing, we ask that you set up your billing options via the Square Enix Account Management System.

Click here for details and instructions on setting up your billing options. * Instructions on setting up your billing options will be available upon launching the game client starting December 16, 2011.

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FFXI and FFXIV Dual-subscriber Discounts

Customers subscribed to both FINAL FANTASY XI and FINAL FANTASY XIV are eligible to receive a special discount on the monthly subscription of the former.
Please click on the button below for further details about this offer. * Please note that your subscriptions to both games must belong to the same Square Enix Account.
Learn about FFXI and FFXIV dual-subscriber discounts



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I think they are making the right move lowering their rates considering the uphill battle ahead. Heck I might even get a 6 month membership for 30 bucks one of these days.

[Kailea]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

wow 6.99 a month.....thats not really bad at all, still not sure if I am going to continue though, I wonder if I am growing tired of MMORPGs *shrugs*

[DakAttack]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

It's $6.99, plus $3 per character. It'll work out to be about the same price as an FFXI subscription once the regular prices go into effect, as long as you have only one character.

[Raydeus]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

Extra characters should be 1 buck each, but I wouldn't make more than 1 character for now anyway. So there's no reason to pay more than $4.99 a month (with the 180 day option.)


Unless I'm reading it wrong, and the basic service doesn't include your first character that is. In which case... LULZ no thanks.

[ShepardG]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

This is fail, as are most things SE does when it comes to video games, I'm starting to realize. Won't be subscribing.

[DakAttack]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

You're overreacting. There's no need to have more than one character per account, unless there are multiple people using the account, at which point you can split the costs. In the end, you aren't paying some exorbitant amount, and it'll help manage RMT numbers.

[Grizzlebeard]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

You're overreacting and it'll help manage RMT numbers.

As long as RMT considerations play a part in the development of their MMOs S-E will continue to produce poor quality games no one outside of their dwindling loyal playerbase will consider playing.

Fact remains, they could offer the game for a cent a month and they'd still be ripping the players off. They essentially expect people to pay to test their unfinished product.

[DakAttack]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

As long as RMT considerations play a part in the development of their MMOs S-E will continue to produce poor quality games no one outside of their dwindling loyal playerbase will consider playing.

Fact remains, they could offer the game for a cent a month and they'd still be ripping the players off. They essentially expect people to pay to test their unfinished product.

Yet again, overreacting; this time with the twist of nonsense.

[Grizzlebeard]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

Yet again, butthurt fanboi blindly defending a poor game with snide responses while displaying an inability to address any of the concerns raised in an adult fashion.

See how that works?

[DakAttack]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

No, it's still nonsense.

[Grizzlebeard]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

Try reading more, it'll help with your poor reading comprehension and apparent lack of intellect. Your lack of wit on the other hand is clearly beyond salvaging.

[Feba]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

What the shit, DakAttack and Grizzlebeard are different people?

[ShepardG]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

No, from launch to it's current state, and to expect payment still, it's just not there.

and with the massive ammount of inventory that you get with one character I can totally see how you wouldn't need mulitple retainers etc. I mean they're getting rid of alot of the +1,+2,+3 stuff so you still only need gear for your jobs...and crafting mats.... I can't do it anymore, If your happy your happy, I guess i just grew up a little (no not saying your young or any of that crap), just saying I am not going to pay for unfinshed stuff, and can find more productive stuff to do with my free time.

I mean they're trying to combat RMT when they still hold gil as the numero uno go to currency for all things worth while. You can see their starting to get rid of this with company points, but as long as there are folks that can power level their way to a 50 leather and 50 Blacksmith, there's going to be RMT.

It's just not fesiable to base an entire job class off of the economy.
All things aside, it just don't find joy in playing this game due to it's current state, and paying money for it is out of the question for me personally.

[Mezlo]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

I think after the 2.0 rollout, they will allow you to purchase more retainers as well, at least that's what it appears. Either that, or you'll get one for free and then can pay extra for your second. Hmmm...

[Malacite]

Re: Regarding the Commencement of Billed Services (12/05/2011)

What annoys me, is that I was looking at the dual-sub offer and the discounted price for XI is only for 3 months. It's not constant, which is bullshit - I'm not paying full price for both games. What kind of ridiculous cock-tease is that SE?

Not that I intend to stick with XI much longer anyway (if I even do re-sub). I will say this though, 6-months for $30? That's not bad. Isn't that about the time we have left until 2.0 as well? Honestly you could do a lot worse.