Dare I take the plunge...

[Rasputin]

...and pay for access to a FF XIV beta key?

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/final-fantasy-xiv/subscribe.aspx

I could probably create a Lets Play of sorts (done through screenshots and text) on here, giving all sorts of details about the game, as there really aren't many first hand accounts as it is. That assumes I get up early enough to actually get one of these keys.

 

[PwerlvlAmy]

I've been a subscriber of fileplanet for awhile and thats how I got my key, was from that giveaway by Fileplanet, first couple days i had zero luck but then yesterday I wound up getting one finally. If you have the time/money I say it would be worth it

 

[Rasputin]

They're probably going to be starting an open beta soon anyways, so I don't see the point anymore in spending $15 on the service if there's a miniscule chance you'll actually get a beta key. The site should make it clear how small the chance to actually get a key is before forcing people to buy a subscription.