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is FFXIV RR a standalone game or do I need the original?

Quote from Crisis62485 : is FFXIV RR a standalone game or do I need the original?

It doesn't require the original. Just RR. If you have an account from the original FFXIV, you won't need to repurchase i believe, just subscribe.

Also, it is no longer "free" only because the servers are down and won't be up until the relaunch for FFXIV.

FFXI still has a monthly subscription.

Quote from Kelzebubba : Unless there was a major revamp to Final Fantasy XIV, it isn't worth the electricity consumed in playing it, let alone the monthly subscription. Day one player before the epic failure at launch.

Quote from dragoon7134 : Haha I would agree. I actually paid for the collectors edition of the original FFXIV, now that wasn't a good decision, guess I was expecting too much of a 'revamped' FFXI if you will. Never got the chance to test it the relaunch beta, but i heard they just tried to make it more like WoW. I do wonder why they are launching this and FFXI expansion on the same day though.

I didn't play the release, but I played XIV v1.0 through the closed and open Betas, and now I'm playing ARR in closed Beta. So far, the battle system seems very different from what I remember of 1.0. It's a lot more playable, although they definitely still need to iron some things out. The quest flow also seems a lot better, and it's more fun than what I remember of grinding guild leves in 1.0. There's only been one test session in phase 1 Beta so far, but I'm enjoying it a lot, and there should be plenty of time for them to tweak things thru the 4 Beta phases before release.

Quote from Sodalink : In a way I loved FFXI and been wanting to try the new one. Is it still free to pay until the expansion comes up? Also do you have to buy the first game to play free and play the expansion?

The original version of XIV is offline. I think they shut down the servers in December to get ready for the relaunch. You can sign up for the A Realm Reborn Beta if you want to check it out before release. [square-enix.com] It's in phase 1(of 4) closed Beta right now, but I think they're sending out invites before each phase, and the last one is an open Beta.

Quote from nightLotus : Tempted to get HOTS, but heard rumors that it may drop in price after it comes out... any thoughts? Thanks!

Look how much WoL dropped after release. I'm waiting.

Anyone getting Sim City?

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Quote from nightLotus : Tempted to get HOTS, but heard rumors that it may drop in price after it comes out... any thoughts? Thanks!

Quote from 722 : Look how much WoL dropped after release. I'm waiting.

You might be waiting for a while for the price to drop. I don't think the price of Wings of Liberty fluctuated more than $10 until half a year or more after release. If you want to play the campaign/multiplayer now/soonish, you probably shouldn't wait for a price drop. Plus, $10 off at release is a pretty good deal.

Edit: Here's the price history for Wings of Liberty. [urlhasbeenblocked]
(2nd edit: Looks like slickdeals doesn't like the link, so you can google "starcraft II wings of liberty price history" [lmgtfy.com] and it should be the second hit.)

Nice!!

Any way to be able to use the code more than once?

Quote from Tubatica : Any way to be able to use the code more than once?

Was wondering this myself. I want 3 copies of HOTS but it only gives $10 total off in total. Can use 3 times on same account ?
Dont want to order one and then get a message saying i used that code already.

Quote from JL6speed : U guys that complain about not getting the game on release date, just keep in mind when Blizzard rolls out a new expansion, the 1st few days are usually filled with implementation bugs, server instabilities, or other gameplay hindering issues. It's not like you are missing out much getting the game few days later.

A couple of days is missing out on ladder points!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from BKA : Works on the collector's edition also if anyone is interested. Debating I have it ordered through Amazon with release day arrival. Hmmm.

I did too, and I'm the impatient type so Ill stick with amazon.

Quote from dragoon7134 : Haha I would agree. I actually paid for the collectors edition of the original FFXIV, now that wasn't a good decision, guess I was expecting too much of a 'revamped' FFXI if you will. Never got the chance to test it the relaunch beta, but i heard they just tried to make it more like WoW. I do wonder why they are launching this and FFXI expansion on the same day though.

Just wanted to let you know that you will have a little less than 1 month of open beta access and you will also get another free month because you supported the original game.

That's a lot of free game time, almost 2 months, since you supported them long ago and should be plenty to see if you really want to resubscribe. =)

I hope this help!

Quote from otwist : Was wondering this myself. I want 3 copies of HOTS but it only gives $10 total off in total. Can use 3 times on same account ? Dont want to order one and then get a message saying i used that code already.

I am in the same boat ( want 3 copies). Ordered 1 using the code and tried to get the second copy, but it said there is a problem with the code

Anyone know if i could order HOTS from newegg, buy from gamestop day of release, and return the one i get from newegg to gamestop? Is there a difference in packaging like shrink wrap?