Merged: Factions Pre-Order Comments & Questions
Wortan
My order went odd on gamestop.com's side, as they changed product info and order was ordered but not ordered, so to speak. Got email from them cancelling the order, so I reordered again and this time I hope it works this time. More info as it happens.
FalconDance
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Originally Posted by Caleb The Pontiff
If you are just looking for the preorder box, you can order it from Amazon for a dollar with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=UTF8&v=glance You should get it within a few days. |
dr1zz one
EB games just received their pre-order packages on the west coast.
I am picking up my copy after work today. 45Min countdown!
I am picking up my copy after work today. 45Min countdown!
Rai DuMont
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Originally Posted by rollntider
mine said it would arrive on the 16th...so be looking out for it then
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I emailed them about my pre-order package for my CE and got this....
Dear Customer,
We send out these codes the Thursday after the manufacturer releases these items.
Thank you for writing to us at GameStop.com
We value your business and hope to see you soon at GameStop.com
Ashley
Your Customer Service Agent
www.gamestop.com
...Er?
CaveArnold
I just want to make sure I have the facts straight. As I understand it since I already own two copies of Guild Wars: Prophecies there is absolutely no reason for me to get the pre-order before the next weekend event, March 24th. There is a reason for me to get the pre-order before the April 28th release date for the 24 hour early access. Please correct me if I misunderstand the facts.
Woutsie
If I get the online preorder will I still get the CD's and a box?
Jas D
Yeah I believe so, that's what it mentioned if you pre-order.
Woutsie
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Originally Posted by Jas D
Yeah I believe so, that's what it mentioned if you pre-order.
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Xenrath
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Originally Posted by CaveArnold
I just want to make sure I have the facts straight. As I understand it since I already own two copies of Guild Wars: Prophecies there is absolutely no reason for me to get the pre-order before the next weekend event, March 24th. There is a reason for me to get the pre-order before the April 28th release date for the 24 hour early access. Please correct me if I misunderstand the facts.
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Zehnchu
This should answer a few questions,
Thought I would pass on this information.
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
In order to participate in the Factions Preview Event, you need to be an existing player with an active and valid Guild Wars accounts, or you need to have an access key. Access keys are available through the Pre-order package or by invitation from an existing Guild Wars player. There may be other limited sources for access keys, but there are no other sources at present. To clarify: The Factions Preview Event is not an "open event," that anyone can attend.
Secondly, in order to get into the Factions Pre-order Head Start, you must have the pre-order package or the online pre-order. Cantha will be available only to those who preorder the game, and only to those who have a special preorder access key. That is why I am encouraging everyone to do his or her best to get the pre-order package or to do the formal online pre-order, if you are in Europe. Only with an access key will you get into the FPHS. There is, unfortunately, no way for us to offer a "grace period," if your game arrives late or if you cannot find it locally. The FPHS will end at 11:59 PST on the 28th. We cannot extend the Head Start for any period of time to accommodate situations like this because it would take someone reading and assessing each request and then setting each one individually to that grace period. This could be abused, as well, with someone asking for a grace period just to get a little more free time, sort of like asking the teacher for an extra day on the history assignment because the dog ate his homework |
yangster
This is a question for people that preordered from BB or know how it works.
This is my first time preordering from BB, for anything, and it seems like it works differently than Gamestop. I asked the cashier some questions but he didn't seem to sure about it.
I bought the preorder box and got the reciept. I want to get the CE and they don't ask if you want to preorder that or not. So, when the game comes out do I just go and get the CE off the shelf and then show the cashier the preorder reciept? Thanks in advance.
This is my first time preordering from BB, for anything, and it seems like it works differently than Gamestop. I asked the cashier some questions but he didn't seem to sure about it.
I bought the preorder box and got the reciept. I want to get the CE and they don't ask if you want to preorder that or not. So, when the game comes out do I just go and get the CE off the shelf and then show the cashier the preorder reciept? Thanks in advance.
Eugaet
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Originally Posted by yangster
I bought the preorder box and got the reciept. I want to get the CE and they don't ask if you want to preorder that or not. So, when the game comes out do I just go and get the CE off the shelf and then show the cashier the preorder reciept? Thanks in advance.
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BB isn't going to ask if you want to pre-order the SE or CE after purchasing the Pre-Order Kit because it's not a bundled deal (for BB, anyhow).
yangster
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Originally Posted by Eugaet
Yes, that is what I did at BB for Prophecies. This year, however, I'm going to try to pre-order the CE (if BB ever lets me) so I can make sure I get one. I have a feeling Factions CE will fly off the shelves faster than Prophecies CE...
BB isn't going to ask if you want to pre-order the SE or CE after purchasing the Pre-Order Kit because it's not a bundled deal (for BB, anyhow). |
Aeron Serabien
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Originally Posted by FalconDance
Problem is, I need 3 copies for my household and I can only order one ---if they have them in stock...while supplies last. My son will have to order his own and husband, as well......hopefully they won't throw a tizzy when they get three orders from the same address (though with different payment cards, of course).
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urbnatr
If You Buy the pre order box when do you buy the game?
on the released date on april 28?
dont know what to do=[
on the released date on april 28?
dont know what to do=[
Feminist Terrorist
I just got my pre-order disc from Amazon today. For $1.
It comes in a plastic box like a DVD case, with a disc and assorted papers which I'll detail for everyone's edification. *snort*
1. Access Key Booklet:
a. Pre-order key
b. PVE preview event friend key
c. GW trial key: Try out Prophecies(chap 1) (for 14 days or 10 hours, whichever comes first, my words)
d. Auto Assault access code
2. Factions mini-manual with descriptions of the new classes, some build ideas, a bit of background story, and a list of GW fansites
3. Factions quick reference card (totally a waste of time, in my opinion)
4. NCSoft 2005 Product Catalog (Tabula Rasa looks interesting)
It comes in a plastic box like a DVD case, with a disc and assorted papers which I'll detail for everyone's edification. *snort*
1. Access Key Booklet:
a. Pre-order key
b. PVE preview event friend key
c. GW trial key: Try out Prophecies(chap 1) (for 14 days or 10 hours, whichever comes first, my words)
d. Auto Assault access code
2. Factions mini-manual with descriptions of the new classes, some build ideas, a bit of background story, and a list of GW fansites
3. Factions quick reference card (totally a waste of time, in my opinion)
4. NCSoft 2005 Product Catalog (Tabula Rasa looks interesting)
Haggard
The pre-order box is released on March 31st, and this is when it will be dispatched/be in stores. When you get it, you add the code to your GW 1 account, and 24 hours before the official release, ping, youve got factions 
Adaria
When my BF pre-ordered our copies at Best Buy last year, they didn't honor the pre-order thing like a pre-order, we'll hold your game for you, He just grabbed two of the CE's and paid fo rthem, we ended up paying ten bucks extra for it, but at least we got them, I'm not taking a chance on it this year...
yangster
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Originally Posted by Adaria
When my BF pre-ordered our copies at Best Buy last year, they didn't honor the pre-order thing like a pre-order, we'll hold your game for you, He just grabbed two of the CE's and paid fo rthem, we ended up paying ten bucks extra for it, but at least we got them, I'm not taking a chance on it this year...
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Adaria
Like I said, when he picked up the Pre-order boxes, paid for them each, ten bucks each, they didn't ask abotu the CE or regular or what not, and when he went to pay for them, he asked where he went to get it, the guy just told him to get what he wanted. SO, they didn't honor the 10$ pre-order, we paid ten dollars more for ours due to that, but it was worth it anyway, just really annoying on BB's part.
EDIT: I'm going to Gamestop or EB for my CE preorder, I want to know how well things have gone for people who ordered from both of those before I do. Amazon doesn't have the CE, nor does Best Buy have it listed on their site, so ... I guess it's Gamestop since EB seems to be a horror from all of the posts I've read.
EDIT: I'm going to Gamestop or EB for my CE preorder, I want to know how well things have gone for people who ordered from both of those before I do. Amazon doesn't have the CE, nor does Best Buy have it listed on their site, so ... I guess it's Gamestop since EB seems to be a horror from all of the posts I've read.
Feminist Terrorist
Adaria, make sure you try the free shipping code for gamestop. Try here for the code: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=106534
I used it a few days ago, and it worked.
I used it a few days ago, and it worked.
yangster
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Originally Posted by Haggard
The pre-order box is released on March 31st, and this is when it will be dispatched/be in stores. When you get it, you add the code to your GW 1 account, and 24 hours before the official release, ping, youve got factions
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stickyballs
Yeah, BestBuy and Amazon already had it. They got it on March 7th.
Adaria
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Originally Posted by Feminist Terrorist
Adaria, make sure you try the free shipping code for gamestop. Try here for the code: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=106534
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I'm checking all of this out now. Thanks again!
Edge Martinez
Ok, so I have everything from the pre-order in hand, the CD and the access code and all that. I already have GW prophecies installed. How do I enter the pre-order access key to my account? Or do I have to load the CD that came with it?
EDIT: Figured it out. Once you log in and your at the screen where you choose which character to play, choose edit account, then manage access keys and then add the preview key. I suck at computer stuff like this and have been reading these forums for awhile today just trying to figure this out.
EDIT: Figured it out. Once you log in and your at the screen where you choose which character to play, choose edit account, then manage access keys and then add the preview key. I suck at computer stuff like this and have been reading these forums for awhile today just trying to figure this out.
Leddy
I'm zoned "Europe" in GW, (Australia), and EB here hasn't got their preorder packages yet. 
Wind of Horus
OK this is kind of worrying me, I preordered from gamestop and I went in the day they said the pre-order pack was available and they said to call back in a couple weeks, well I just got the pre-order pack about 2 days ago which was just about 2 weeks from when it was "available in stores" So will this be the same for the actual game? It says its out April 28 so will I not actually be able to get the game until 2 weeks after the 28th? If so then whats the real point of actually getting a 24 hour head start? 
sparkymcjay
i have a question, i bought the preorder package and i got my preorder items but the are customized. so here's my question did i screw myself by typing /preorder cause when factions comes out my new characters cant use the items cause they are customized to the other character. sorry if its been asked and or it does not make sense.
jmj102
no you are able to get every item for each of your characters
Adaria
The Pre-Order Code for GameStop doesn't work now... I guess it's expired? Man, can someone gimme a hand with this? the Promotional code for free overnight shipping is expired I guess, it said invalid coupon code when I entered it in the coupon box.
Lord Osiric
Hey. I just buyed Gw:f CE from amazon.co.uk. Anyone know when we get the game. Just before the servers opens or will we have to wait some days?
Wrath Of Dragons
april 28 it is released
Lord Osiric
So i will get it on the release? (live in Norway btw)
Amok
You mean you ordered it and they are sending it to you when it is released? If so, only Amazon really knows the answer to that, since they are the ones shipping it to you.
I think you will have to wait a while, since it hits the shelves on April 28, then you have to wait for delivery...
I think you will have to wait a while, since it hits the shelves on April 28, then you have to wait for delivery...
Mister_Smiley
I beleive that they will set it up for you get it the 28th, they most likey can ship it out before then, since the servers aren't open yet, you won't be able to play factions. But thats what i think...Only amazon really nows.
Lord Osiric
Yeah, but i cant find any places to ask the question at amazon.
tommarrow
There should be a help button at the top of the screen then you can click on contact us.
toon-a-loon
I ordered on the 12th of march and they just shipped it on the 16th so its going to take 3 business days to get to my house. So, I won't see my bonus stuff untill 20th.
ifuwerepbandj
I have checked every link on the official site and they all say that the collector's edition will ship on 4/25....this makes no sense as you are supposed to be able to use the preoder cd code for the factions event. Am I interpreting wrong or what? I just cancelled my best buy preorder because it has been 20 days with no shipment and they recently sent me an e-mail stating that the ship date has been moved back to 4/25....what am I doing wrong?
EDIT: 4/28
EDIT: 4/28
Alonsiddog
All shipping dates given by anyone other than Arenanet have been estimates at best. The official release date is the 28th of april (27th for preorderers (is that a word?)) and was only given out by Arenanet recently.