So, if you want to play FFXI, you have to have a card that has Mastercard Secure Code or Verified by Visa enabled.
No problem! Just get that enabled! Right? Wrong! It's based on institution and LOL Bank of America doesn't allow these services.
So you pay for the software for FFXI using your unverified by Mastercard shit card, but if you actually want to -play- the software, you'll have to have this special feature!
Congratulations on the shittiest piece of shit registration ever. I've just wasted $15 on your retarded ass software.
And I probably can't even get a refund because I purchased it through steam. Great.
Does anyone know of a workaround for this bullshit?
No idea on Final Fantasy, never played a Square Enix game, but it looks like they fucked over Deus Ex 3 to appeal to the casual gamer after a partnership deal with Eidos. And this is a game that Eidos Montreal PROMISED to never dumb down.
Steam actually would probably refund it. And in the grand scheme, I guess it increases your security.
Are you positive your bank doesn't allow it? I have a VISA by BoA and still it allows me to use Chase (they handled the special security when I set it up).
If all else fails; the best idea I can come up with is borrow a buddies credit card and repay them when the bill comes in. I did this with a lot of my irl friends before they had their own CC's.
Sorry for your inconvenience. :/ Good luck!
Edit: There is a common glitch on the Support Center website where the 'Additional Assistance' button does not appear. If this happens, go back to the Support Center home page and re-navigate to the said help topic by searching 'Credit Card'. It should be the first relevant topic.
Thanks for that info Tsumi, I'll try that when they open up tomorrow. Also if someone has one of these applicable cards and trusts me, I'd be willing to send collateral cash through full tilt, poker stars, or paypal if you could hook me up.
You can also register the account on PS2/Xbox360 which don't have this restriction, but that solution has its obvious problems. I'd start by calling support.
On May 31 2010 08:55 Trozz wrote: Friggan Square Enix. They shut down Crimson Echoes. What's their big issue?
wow never knew about that.... that sucks. Sounds like the game was about done too? They should just leak it and be like "dang my comp got hacked sry!!!"
hey now.. that title is some strong words there sir..
Square-Enix tries their best to provide you with the best gaming enviroment out there. I dont think its really their problem or responsibility when it comes to getting ur credit card approved by a bank or w/e..
Even for the short time that I Was going to try out FF 11, I got a month free on it when I bought it, I still had to register a card # with their game and it worked just fine. Just try to contact some of the admins from the game or bank and see what the problem is.
EPT
