deskpro2k3 on 05 November 2011
It is free to play until early December. they're planning a monthly sub with a possible discounted price. When April arrives(I think) the new version, Final fantasy XIV 2.0 will be released for free to download following another free to play for a month trial. There is talks about paying half price/discount until version 2.0 is out the door and kicking.
Edit: i'm playing it since the events/items and story taken place right now leading up to 2.0 is exclusive and will never happen again.
