Can you check if the current Final Fantasy XIV free trial still restricts trading and party invites before I commit my limited gaming time to downloading it?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 35 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Support Centre · support.eu.square-enix.com
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Product Page · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
- Play FINAL FANTASY XIV's Free Trial · freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com
- Play FINAL FANTASY XIV's Free Trial · freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com
- Announcing the Removal of the 14-Day Limitation on the Free Trial · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ffxiv free trial restrictions trading party invites REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the official and current restrictions on trading and party invitations for the Final Fantasy XIV free trial. | — | faq_page | trial restrictions overview | 2x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv free trial restrictions trading party invites REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find direct confirmation of current social and economic restrictions on the FFXIV free trial account. | — | faq_page | trial restrictions overview | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial social limits party creation RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if free trial players can invite others to parties or use the duty finder. | — | web_article | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
is trading disabled in ffxiv free trial IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Confirm whether free trial players can trade items with other players. | — | forum/qna | trading and market board | 1x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv free trial limitations 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if there are any recent updates to the FFXIV free trial limitations. | — | web_article | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
can ffxiv free trial players trade with others IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Verify the exact policy on player-to-player trading and market board access for trial accounts. | — | forum/qna | trading and market board | 1x of 3 | |
can ffxiv free trial players party up IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if free trial accounts can form parties or send party invites. | — | faq_page | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
can free trial players use the market board in ffxiv IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if free trial users can buy or sell items using the in-game market board. | — | faq_page | trading and market board | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial vs paid subscription limitations comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare all functional differences between the free trial version and a standard subscription. | — | comparison_table | free trial vs subscription | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial limitations list 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all features restricted in the current FFXIV free trial. | — | web_article | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial vs subscription feature comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare all features available in the free trial versus the paid subscription version. | — | comparison_table | free trial vs subscription | 1x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv starter edition heavensward stormblood trial limits ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn which expansions are included in the current free trial and if expansion content alters restrictions. | — | product_spec_sheet | download size and expansions | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial vs starter edition restrictions comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the social and economic restrictions between the free trial and the paid starter edition. | — | comparison_table | free trial vs subscription | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv starter edition vs free trial content limits ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore what expansions and content are included in the free trial compared to entry-level purchases. | — | product_spec_sheet | free trial vs subscription | 1x of 3 | |
casual mmorpg with generous free trial for limited playtime PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover alternative or recommended MMORPGs that respect limited daily gaming time. | — | buyers_guide | chat and social features | 1x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv free trial social features locked ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand all social interaction restrictions including shouting, whispering, and trading on the free trial. | — | web_article | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
how to play with friends on ffxiv free trial PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find workarounds or methods for free trial users to party up with friends. | — | forum/qna | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial gil cap currency limit RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if there is a maximum amount of in-game currency a free trial player can hold. | — | faq_page | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
how to invite friends in ffxiv free trial REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out the exact workaround or method for free trial players to play with friends. | — | how_to_steps | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial party invite error message fix RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how the party invite restriction is enforced in-game (e.g., whether free trial users can accept invites). | — | forum/qna | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
how to join a party as ffxiv free trial player REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out the exact workaround or rules for forming groups with friends while on a trial account. | — | how_to_steps | party invite restrictions | 1x of 3 | |
can free trial players use market board ffxiv RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if the economic restriction extends to the player-driven market board. | — | faq_page | trading and market board | 1x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv free trial download size disk space IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check the download size and system requirements before deciding to download the game. | — | product_spec_sheet | download size and expansions | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial retention anti spam restrictions 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the reasoning behind why trading and chat are disabled for free trial accounts. | — | web_article | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial download size and time commitment PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate the download size and total gameplay hours of the free trial to gauge time commitment. | — | buyers_guide | download size and expansions | 1x of 3 | |
list of all social restrictions final fantasy xiv trial REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get a comprehensive list of all social and communication locks on trial accounts. | — | faq_page | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
is the ffxiv free trial worth downloading file size download time IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate the storage download investment required before committing to the game. | — | review_roundup | download size and expansions | 1x of 3 | |
final fantasy xiv free trial updates what changed RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check recent patch notes or policy changes regarding free trial account restrictions. | — | press_release | updates and subscription removal | 1x of 3 | |
is ffxiv free trial worth it in 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read reviews or opinions on the value proposition of the current free trial offering. | — | review_roundup | free trial vs subscription | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial restrictions list official lodestone REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Access the official Square Enix documentation listing all trial limitations. | — | product_spec_sheet | overall trial limitations | 1x of 3 | |
reasons for trading restrictions in mmorpg free trials IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand why developers lock trading and social features for free accounts (e.g. RMT prevention). | — | web_article | chat and social features | 1x of 3 | |
can free trial ffxiv players join free companies IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if guild (Free Company) membership is blocked for free trial players. | — | faq_page | trading and market board | 1x of 3 | |
can you whisper or use chat on ffxiv free trial RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check other social communication restrictions like direct messaging and shout chat. | — | faq_page | chat and social features | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial content up to what expansion RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how much story content is included in the free trial alongside its restrictions. | — | product_spec_sheet | download size and expansions | 1x of 3 | |
ffxiv free trial restrictions removal after subscribing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand what happens to restricted features once a subscription is purchased. | — | web_article | updates and subscription removal | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,523 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,468 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,428 |