Final Fantasy XI 14-Day Free Trials

Hiroko · 10-04-2008, 02:56 PM

(Dunno if this has been posted anywhere else. But I thought it was interesting.)

Source: http://www.fileplanet.com/192215/190...Day-Free-Trial

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US Trial: https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialus/top.html
EU Trial: https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialeu/

Currently no information on JP/EU/US sites.

Viena · 10-04-2008, 03:34 PM

Sounds awesome to mess with some people...

Kaisha · 10-04-2008, 03:46 PM

If it weren't for needing an account with fileplanet, I'd have said it was about time SE got around to doing what they should have done years ago.

Still waiting on the day that they offer you download links to the game itself on the main FFXI page, and you just pay for the serial keys, just like most MMOs out there.

At least they're making progress regardless. Could be fun to get a bunch of friends together on the same server and see how far everyone can make it together during the trial.

Buttons · 10-04-2008, 04:02 PM

https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialeu/

People on MMORPG forums such as OnRPG are already swarming over it and downloading it. xD Smart move SE, think it will lure some new customers. =)

Infini · 10-04-2008, 04:10 PM

well least the game mightnt die out after all (or at least stave off death for a while D

phrost · 10-04-2008, 04:35 PM

30 day free trial code, wat?

Hiroko · 10-04-2008, 05:16 PM

30-day requires credit card.

Starr · 10-04-2008, 05:19 PM

uh can't you take one of these out and use it as a bot cus you don't have to use CC details? Sounds like a plan

Cairthenn · 10-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starr

uh can't you take one of these out and use it as a bot cus you don't have to use CC details? Sounds like a plan

Obviously what they were intending, too.

Overall, I guess it's a pretty good idea, though.

Hiroko · 10-04-2008, 05:39 PM

I'm pretty sure they will be monitoring the registered information though as they do in WoW trials now, even if the registration information is fake.

phrost · 10-04-2008, 05:43 PM

Obligatory.

edit: Your avatar dude, damn.

Bakthi · 10-05-2008, 09:30 AM

Hopefully the addition of the newbie guide NPCs means most of these trial players won't quit after 5 days. I think any new players will still find they have an overwhelming amount of mission/access/etc. catch-up to do, but ideally there will be other new players who need this stuff too.

Yvonne · 10-05-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakthi

Hopefully the addition of the newbie guide NPCs means most of these trial players won't quit after 5 days. I think any new players will still find they have an overwhelming amount of mission/access/etc. catch-up to do, but ideally there will be other new players who need this stuff too.

Totally true. The way the game was initially designed really blew off a lot of my friends that I tried to get into the game. Even games like GTA4 sorta spoon feeds you the little things via tutorials, but FFXI? Good luck. What was SE's idea before again? Find a linkshell and hope for the best?

Most of the higher level players are so apathetic or too busy camping/watching windows to help out newer players. It even urks me more when these "elite" players laugh at or poke fun of them. It would be nice if these players actually help out and guide new players, instead of stringing these guys in one-line catch phrases of how stupid the new players are in the Linkshell chats.

Lordwafik · 10-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starr

uh can't you take one of these out and use it as a bot cus you don't have to use CC details? Sounds like a plan

You can't go to any non expansion zones with this. Only basic FFXI.

Aselin · 10-05-2008, 01:04 PM

I'm trying out the 14-day trial since I've temporarily deactivated my main account.

There are no restrictions except it's just 14 days to make any character on any server and play as that character.

You are given a content ID and registration code for FFXI alone. None of the Expansion packs will apply even if you've installed them. You'll still have to buy new registration codes for them. IF you'd like to buy registration codes, follow the instructions here. Without access to the Expansion packs, you will be unable to enter any Expansion zones or content from Zilart, CoP, Aht Urghan, or WotG.

Basically after 14 days I assume you will have to start paying for the character, obviously.

Also, you can create up to a max of 5 characters.

Gwynplaine · 10-05-2008, 02:58 PM

I think I'm missing something. Does it require you to pay for the service to download the game or just signing up for the site?
Edit: Nevermind I think the premium fileplanet just means you don't have to wait in in line to download.

fantasticdan · 10-05-2008, 03:15 PM

So do you have to download the separate trial version of FFXI for this if you already have the game installed? Or can you just use the registration code?

EDIT: To answer my own question, no you don't need to download the trial if you already have the regular game. You can just create a new pol account with the reg code they send you.

fishstix · 10-05-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yvonne

Totally true. The way the game was initially designed really blew off a lot of my friends that I tried to get into the game. Even games like GTA4 sorta spoon feeds you the little things via tutorials, but FFXI? Good luck. What was SE's idea before again? Find a linkshell and hope for the best?

I almost quit when i first started because I thought you could ONLY move around using the mouse (on a PC). Was a good thing I started with RL friends who had a month's experience to walk me through stuff.

Mayareira · 10-05-2008, 03:38 PM

A very good step indeed. Also its now possible to purchase/download EU FFXI and all expansion packs online.
http://www.gamesplanet.com/UK/produi...category_id=25

Starr · 10-05-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordwafik

You can't go to any non expansion zones with this. Only basic FFXI.

its ok we can bot monster signa

Jakson · 10-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starr

its ok we can bot monster signa

I've been accused of this once, because I was fighting one mob and had provoked Hoo Mjuu. Provoke = Bot apparently.

Lordwafik · 10-06-2008, 09:45 AM

My cousin was trying to download it but blocked him due to region. Isn't it odd that NA have a site to direct download from but EU only have the option to purchase and download? Unless I'm missing a link here.

fantasticdan · 10-06-2008, 09:50 AM

Lol, the new getting started helper npc or whatever it's called, told me to go to tahrongi at level 4 and fight things.

Lordwafik · 10-06-2008, 10:03 AM

From the developers who wanted to bring you a peach of mind...

You guys got the last typo I found within 24hrs of BG, How long for this one! 24? 48? Only time shall tell!

http://www.ff11europe.com/index_en.html

Xanthe · 10-06-2008, 10:07 AM

I'm more interested that they focus on Bahamut in that picture, what with the recent trademark registration and all.

10-04-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 690	Final Fantasy XI 14-Day Free Trials (10-03-08) (Dunno if this has been posted anywhere else. But I thought it was interesting.) Source: http://www.fileplanet.com/192215/190...Day-Free-Trial --------------------------------- US Trial: https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialus/top.html EU Trial: https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialeu/ Currently no information on JP/EU/US sites. __________________ Last edited by Hiroko; 10-04-2008 at 03:02 PM.

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10-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
phrost Fallso Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 164	30 day free trial code, wat? __________________

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Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 690	30-day requires credit card. __________________

10-04-2008, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hiroko Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROAM Posts: 690	I'm pretty sure they will be monitoring the registered information though as they do in WoW trials now, even if the registration information is fake. __________________

10-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Viena Cerberus Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 424	Sounds awesome to mess with some people...

10-04-2008, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kaisha Sea Torques Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 'eh? Posts: 769	If it weren't for needing an account with fileplanet, I'd have said it was about time SE got around to doing what they should have done years ago. Still waiting on the day that they offer you download links to the game itself on the main FFXI page, and you just pay for the serial keys, just like most MMOs out there. At least they're making progress regardless. Could be fun to get a bunch of friends together on the same server and see how far everyone can make it together during the trial.

10-04-2008, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Infini Fallso Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 158	well least the game mightnt die out after all (or at least stave off death for a while D

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Starr E. Body Join Date: May 2006 Location: Engrand Posts: 2,361	uh can't you take one of these out and use it as a bot cus you don't have to use CC details? Sounds like a plan

10-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
phrost Fallso Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 164	Obligatory. edit: Your avatar dude, damn. __________________ Last edited by phrost; 10-04-2008 at 05:51 PM.

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Bakthi Sea Torques Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 735	Hopefully the addition of the newbie guide NPCs means most of these trial players won't quit after 5 days. I think any new players will still find they have an overwhelming amount of mission/access/etc. catch-up to do, but ideally there will be other new players who need this stuff too. __________________ BRD \| BST \| COR \| WHM \| NIN \| THF \| DNC \| WAR \| BLM 75 Fishing 71.1 [Cooking 95.0] [Alchemy 98.0] [Woodworking 72.0]

10-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aselin Hydra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ceridia Posts: 124	I'm trying out the 14-day trial since I've temporarily deactivated my main account. There are no restrictions except it's just 14 days to make any character on any server and play as that character. You are given a content ID and registration code for FFXI alone. None of the Expansion packs will apply even if you've installed them. You'll still have to buy new registration codes for them. IF you'd like to buy registration codes, follow the instructions here. Without access to the Expansion packs, you will be unable to enter any Expansion zones or content from Zilart, CoP, Aht Urghan, or WotG. Basically after 14 days I assume you will have to start paying for the character, obviously. Also, you can create up to a max of 5 characters. __________________ My FFXI Notepad 75 RDM \| 75 BRD\| 75 DRG\|75 DNC \| 80+2 Smithing\|Pyrrhic Horn

10-05-2008, 02:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gwynplaine Old Merits Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,079	I think I'm missing something. Does it require you to pay for the service to download the game or just signing up for the site? Edit: Nevermind I think the premium fileplanet just means you don't have to wait in in line to download. Last edited by Gwynplaine; 10-05-2008 at 03:06 PM.

10-05-2008, 03:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
fantasticdan Relic Shield Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,657	So do you have to download the separate trial version of FFXI for this if you already have the game installed? Or can you just use the registration code? EDIT: To answer my own question, no you don't need to download the trial if you already have the regular game. You can just create a new pol account with the reg code they send you. Last edited by fantasticdan; 10-05-2008 at 03:35 PM.

10-05-2008, 03:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mayareira Sea Torques Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 632	A very good step indeed. Also its now possible to purchase/download EU FFXI and all expansion packs online. http://www.gamesplanet.com/UK/produi...category_id=25

10-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
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Lordwafik ٩๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phallus in Wonderland Posts: 11,752	My cousin was trying to download it but blocked him due to region. Isn't it odd that NA have a site to direct download from but EU only have the option to purchase and download? Unless I'm missing a link here. __________________ SML Website My new blog omg!

10-06-2008, 09:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
fantasticdan Relic Shield Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,657	Lol, the new getting started helper npc or whatever it's called, told me to go to tahrongi at level 4 and fight things.

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Lordwafik ٩๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phallus in Wonderland Posts: 11,752	From the developers who wanted to bring you a peach of mind... You guys got the last typo I found within 24hrs of BG, How long for this one! 24? 48? Only time shall tell! http://www.ff11europe.com/index_en.html __________________ SML Website My new blog omg! Last edited by Lordwafik; 10-06-2008 at 10:05 AM. Reason: added link to the original website