Important Annoucement from Square-Enix

[threepoll]

Someone go confirm if its implemented on console!

[TaruMortis]

Trying to right now except it's taking forever.

[Groovebox]

I'm calling bullshit. Their announcement doesn't say anywhere its just for the PC version, and it wouldn't make any sense to piss off just the PC users if you could just work around by logging in on a PS2/PS3/Xbox360 console and bypass the entire thing. Why even implement it in the first place?

How many times have we talked to their CSR's/GM's and find out they just don't know what the f*ck they are talking about?

There is definitely a chance that the CSR has no clue what they are talking about, but there is even a bigger chance that the coding/encryption or w/e the Verified by Visa thing requires is not compatible with the PS2/360.

Another thing, I can see Microsoft not allowing SE to implement this with anything being run on their Xbox Live service seeing that Xbox Live does not require Verified by Visa. Just a thought.

[TaruMortis]

SEI POL Chris S: Unfortunately that is not something that I could comment on. If there is any sort of information regarding this, it will be placed on our website at PlayOnline.com


That was concerning the whole PC only deal.

[Ariane]

I'm calling bullshit. Their announcement doesn't say anywhere its just for the PC version, and it wouldn't make any sense to piss off just the PC users if you could just work around by logging in on a PS2/PS3/Xbox360 console and bypass the entire thing. Why even implement it in the first place?

How many times have we talked to their CSR's/GM's and find out they just don't know what the f*ck they are talking about?

It's pretty crappy of them, I agree. BTW - go to their support site here and search for "Q12872" it outright says that this affects the Windows platform only.

When registering credit card information using the Windows version of PlayOnline, a credit card that supports the Payer Authentication Service (3-D Secure) is required.

Also, just to confirm this, I just updated CC info using a PS2 as a guest (I normally play on PC) and it worked fine without any of the new VBV stuff etc.

[nivlac]

It's pretty crappy of them, I agree. BTW - go to their support site here and search for "Q12872" it outright says that this affects the Windows platform only.
Also, just to confirm this, I just updated CC info using a PS2 as a guest (I normally play on PC) and it worked fine without any of the new VBV stuff etc.

so lets say your CC is about to expire and you got ff on ps2/3 or xbox but you play on the pc, ... can you just log onto the ps2/3 or xbox and update the info. there w/o having to get a vbv or SC ?? ...

[Yeager]

I can't even get on the Verified by Visa site! oh geez....

[Ariane]

so lets say your CC is about to expire and you got ff on ps2/3 or xbox but you play on the pc, ... can you just log onto the ps2/3 or xbox and update the info. there w/o having to get a vbv or SC ?? ...

Nivlac, that's exactly what worked for me using a PS2.

[Wrathbone]

I'm curious as to when the unverified temp bans are gonna start happening. i JUST switched from my debit card ( lost it, ordered a new one) to my mother's Visa til I get my new debit card.

Since it's safe to assume there will be a form of temp ban, we're gonna have to call the fucking phone center, aren't we? GDI...

[ringthree]

This is a winning case if someone wants to file a law suit on this stupid company, how can u change agreements after people have already agreed on something. It's not an agreement anymore.

Phoenix Wright you are not.

[ringthree]

If this is part of the system my bank has been implementing, I like it. Granted SE will probably COMPLETELY fuck up the implementation, but I like the security.

Checked with my bank, found out I am already verified.

[Jaregue]

I am verified with my debit card through Regions bank.
but i have 2 accounts, one of which was updated fine, (VBV activated)
2nd account showing i can't update my member info with the supplied card information

does this mean i need 2 debit cards to play both accounts now?

[Aksannyi]

God that would be so retarded but I don't put it past SE to do it that way.

[Jaregue]

actually to update, you just have to wait one half hour between changing multiple accounts.
just got off the phone with SE and they said 2 accounts on 1 card will still work.

[JigglyJam]

My CC is not part of securecode, if I get banned I'll just call it quits.

[Koolayde]

It's pretty crappy of them, I agree. BTW - go to their support site here and search for "Q12872" it outright says that this affects the Windows platform only.
Also, just to confirm this, I just updated CC info using a PS2 as a guest (I normally play on PC) and it worked fine without any of the new VBV stuff etc.

Thanks for that.

Well, I'm glad there is a workaround for this. I still don't see the point of them doing it just for the Windows platforms. Not that I'm not glad of this, by the way. I still think all of this they are doing is completely pointless.

They say they are doing this for our protection. What exactly are they protecting us from? If I have a fraudulent charge on my card, it's easily reversible with a quick phone call. We aren't held liable for fraudulent charges. I've heard some people say they are doing to prevent the RMT's from signing up. This can't be true, either. They are primarily using trial accounts and those require no registration of credit card information at all to use them. Additionally, if this were so important, why only on the PC version? This is their protection? (easily circumvented too!)

Maybe they are doing this so we aren't the next to be LM-17'd. Request a charge-back, even if its their fault with the billing system that still makes errors six years after release, get banned! The whole situation is ridiculous.

[Nymphadora]

It's pretty crappy of them, I agree. BTW - go to their support site here and search for "Q12872" it outright says that this affects the Windows platform only.
Also, just to confirm this, I just updated CC info using a PS2 as a guest (I normally play on PC) and it worked fine without any of the new VBV stuff etc.

Nice to know. Srsly.

My agent just told me that any current card information on the account won't be effected until you need to update it for any reason. Only new accounts or cc changes to current accounts will run into problems if the card isn't verified, the only way to remedy the situation then would be to make sure your new card is registered. And he was very prompt about it too, guess he knew the drill by now lol.

[Mistress Stowastiq]

Extended business hours for Information Center on Aug 2. I guess they are rearing for the backlash.

[Garrin]

I got the same message w/ my BB&T Check Card. Luckily I already renewed my card a couple months back. So, I guess I'm good until 2012(if I'm still playing).

I have a BB&T Check Card, too, but I think you have to sign it up through BB&T's website. Click the "Verified by Visa" link on the left side of this page and see if it works for you:

Link

Although this may just be for their credit cards...

[Vyrr]

Nivlac, that's exactly what worked for me using a PS2.

Ok, so, I am probably being wooshed big time here, but here it goes:

If I update on PS2 and/or 360 and go to log into POL/FFXI via PC, will it ask me for the Secure Code for my MasterCard?

Or will it be gay and force me to play on PS2/360?