Playonline Store updated, ToA info

[neighbortaru]

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/shop/index.html

1. looks like ToA will ship to PCs on DVD ROM
2. only 3 new jobs (PUP, COR, BLU)

[Sharinu]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

So this means it is DVD-ROM only? No CD-ROMs too?

Because...uh...that would not be cool.

[neighbortaru]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

sounds like it.

/comfort for those who don't have DVD drives

[Jei]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

they encouraging you to buy this pack + DVD collection :D

[Pai Pai Master]

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I don't mean it in any offense whatsoever, but it's 2006 and people who don't own DVD-ROM drives are in the minority. To be honest I'm quite happy about this news. I notice a lot of publishers such as EA still releasing 6-disc CD-ROM games and not even releasing a DVD version at all, and it's good to see SE trying to get somewhere.

DVD-ROM drives aren't that expensive anymore either. Maybe it's time you go pick one up.

However, this could be just a matter with the official website. Perhaps other stores will be carrying a CD-ROM version as well?

[fastcart]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

No offense to anyone either. I don't know everyone's financial situation but I did some research.

pricewatch lists the cheapest dvd-rom drive as $17 (free shipping)
zipzoomfly has one for $20 (free shipping)
newegg has one for $18 (plus $4.89 shipping)

You can prolly get one locally similarly priced if you shopped around. From a quick perusal, DVD burners are $38 with free shipping.

Installing them is another issue though.

Amazon lists the game media as CD-ROM. Probably a typo though.

[Rodin]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

Installing them is another issue though.

DVD Drive install book: $20

Installing ToAU in 5 minutes without swapping in 3 disks: Priceless

[Deltran]

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iv got to buy 1 so i can play pc version kinda sick of ps2 version lol

[Sharinu]

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I realize that I am outdated and in the minority of PC Gamers with the fact that I do not have a DVD-ROM drive.

My problem is, why would Square suddenly change the tech requirements to a game, especially an MMORPG where there is a steady playerbase?
It is ridiculous to mandate some players who have been playing the game just fine over the past 2+ years to buy and install a new drive (regardless of price, it's the principle of the matter).

[Pai Pai Master]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

That's definitely an understandable issue.

Perhaps it has something to do with the sales of the Vana'diel Collection? I know a lot of people who bought it just so they don't have to go through a bajillion discs in the event of a reinstall.

[Jei]

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Perhaps it has something to do with the sales of the Vana'diel Collection? I know a lot of people who bought it just so they don't have to go through a bajillion discs in the event of a reinstall.

that was my case exactly.

[x1ang]

Re: Playonline Store updated, ToA info

wait... so will there even be a CD-ROM version release (possibly other retailers will have it?)? ;_;

[Kittyneko]

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Edit: this is not allowed

[x1ang]

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That's true.. lol *maybe* i'll resort to having a friend do that for me >.> <.<. either that or i'll just borrow his dvd-drive for a bit :D

[Omni]

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well, i wouldnt say the majority of people have dvd-roms. that's a pretty broad statement. it's like saying the majority of house holds have high speed internet. which is not true. anyhow, dvd is a lot more efficient i'll say. i remember i had to reinstalll a while back. 7 discs... ouch.