The Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Makes a Triumphant Return! (12/10/2008)

[BadKarma]

Back by popular demand, we're proud to announce that the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign will launch on Thursday, December 18th, 2008.
In this latest version of the campaign, the types of characters that can be restored have been vastly expanded! Also, these characters will be able to enjoy the benefits of the previous campaign by receiving the ever-popular Anniversary Ring.

There's never been a better time to dust off your armor, sharpen that sword, collect a free Anniversary Ring, and get back in the chocosaddle again! Don't miss out!

What Is the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign?

Designed specifically for those out there thinking of making a comeback to the online universe that is Vana'diel, the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign is a limited-time opportunity for players to restore their characters to their past glory!
Applications made during the established time frame will see their characters restored in full and exactly as they left them. Better yet, they will be immediately capable of embarking on new adventures!

Anniversary Rings Available for a Limited Time Only

After the character has been restored and logged into the game, an Anniversary Ring will be made available through the method described below. The window to obtain the ring is as follows:

Thursday, December 18th, 2008 through to Wednesday, April 14th, 2009.
The distribution of the rings will end at the same time the campaign does so be sure to pick up your ring before it's too late!

Anniversary Ring Eligibility

Only characters fulfilling the following two conditions will be eligible to receive an Anniversary Ring:

- Characters who did not receive an Anniversary Ring during the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign in May 2008.
- Characters who were created before Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and have logged into the game at least once since then.

*Note: Characters meeting the above requirements are able to receive an Anniversary Ring even without participating in the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign.

How to Obtain Your Ring

After making sure that you have at least one free space in your Gobbiebag, simply go and talk to any of the moogles located in the areas listed below:

Port San d'Oria (J-10) / Port Bastok (J-13) / Windurst Walls (C-14)

The Fine Print

- Although the campaign will welcome any player wishing to return to Vana'diel, the Anniversary Ring will only be available for a limited time. Therefore, it is possible that some campaign participants will be unable to receive a ring. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.

- Characters that have obtained an Anniversary Ring as part of the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign in May 2008 will be unable to acquire another ring, even if they return to FINAL FANTASY XI as part of the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign.

- Used Anniversary Rings cannot be recharged during the campaign. Disposal of a ring will not enable a player to acquire another.

Yay?

[phrost]

Too bad they do not allow LM-11'd accounts to return. :'(

[Julian]

Fuck yeah, didn't get my stupid ring last time cause they shut it off at midnight the night before instead of midnight the day posted.

[Kaytaro]

Too bad they do not allow LM-11'd accounts to return. :'(

In this latest version of the campaign, the types of characters that can be restored have been vastly expanded!

Hmmmm........ Now that would be interesting.... lol

[Dulek]

Keeping in mind, what SE considers vastly is what we consider usually small.

[Gunitsoldier]

Meh

[Guyverarmor]

So I had deleted my character about 2 years ago, there is no way in hell I would get him back huh >_<

[phrost]

I was under the impression when I spoke to SE's support a number of years back, that all characters of level 30 or above, are permanently stored on the servers.

[Guyverarmor]

hmmm. Cause I have my Reg. codes, but I don't have my POL ID. And I'm pretty sure that the CC I was having pay for it was changed since I had the card stolen and had to get a new one all together D: I think I am screwed lol

[Guyverarmor]

I'm calling them right to see what they say.

[Bwelch]

I completely forgot about getting mine back in May. I was trying to finish up the last 4 charges I already had from the last anniversary. To bad it'll just collect dust since I don't play much anymore. XD

[Dein]

Back by popular demand, we're proud to announce that the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign will launch on Thursday, December 18th, 2008.
In this latest version of the campaign, the types of characters that can be restored have been vastly expanded!

I hope that includes characters that were restored once through one of these campaigns but were deleted awhile back. I might finally be able to get my old character back!

[Spekkio]

I hope that includes characters that were restored once through one of these campaigns but were deleted awhile back. I might finally be able to get my old character back!

shit, dude, i was literally just now AIMing neri asking if this might get your char back. that's creepy...

[Guyverarmor]

Well, just got done talking to the rep. on the phone. He said that as long as the COntent IDs have bee touched within the last 6 months and are still there, there should be a chance to get the old character back. See, I had deleted mine...got it resto'ed... then was dumb as fuck to delete him again, so I am just crossing my fingers on this one @_@

[Darte]

- Characters who did not receive an Anniversary Ring during the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign in May 2008.
- Characters who were created before Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and have logged into the game at least once since then.

*Note: Characters meeting the above requirements are able to receive an Anniversary Ring even without participating in the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign.

Oh hell yea! I missed my chance to get the anniversary ring during may as some fucker managed to hack my account. And wouldn't you know it, I got my account the day the mog bonanza / ring acceptance period ended.

Hurray for free merits!

[ninjafox]

How would this work on Odin? Didn't they put a lock or cap or whatever from people coming back in? Sure hope so tbh

[kyod]

One of my friends started playing the game in September, sucks that she can't get a ring to help her level.

[BRP]

SE please give out free server transfers with this program. I know 2 people who used to play FFXI before they met me and would play if they didn't have to pay 25 extra dollars or level another character. Same case with about 10 or more other people I've read about on anonymous message boards. Goddamn.

[ZarakiKujata]

SE please give out free server transfers with this program. I know 2 people who used to play FFXI before they met me and would play if they didn't have to pay 25 extra dollars or level another character. Same case with about 10 or more other people I've read about on anonymous message boards. Goddamn.

I'd probably come back if I could transfer for free.

[Mazmaz]

Well, just got done talking to the rep. on the phone. He said that as long as the COntent IDs have bee touched within the last 6 months and are still there, there should be a chance to get the old character back. See, I had deleted mine...got it resto'ed... then was dumb as fuck to delete him again, so I am just crossing my fingers on this one @_@

Last campaign I came back after 1.5 years.

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