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xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

01 Mar 2006 at 23:07 - 121

i am so confused...i thought that a pre-order box was supposed to be in stores yesterday and that i could pre-order the game which comes out in april or whenever then...

Does anyone have any answers??

Eugaet

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

US

Righteous Apathy [RA]

01 Mar 2006 at 23:24 - 122

UPDATE!

Went to the other Best Buy in town on the way home. Had the guy check the system. That particular store has 18 copies in transit. BB part no. ended in GW2 and the description line read 'Guild Wars F', which I'm assuming was 'Factions'. Said they'd arrive Friday morning at the earliest.

I got the same answer from the CompUSA next door.

And yes, I had a print out of the info and box from the GW site.

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

01 Mar 2006 at 23:50 - 123

Thank you for posting that, Im about to go crazy over here - Hopefully its the same here!

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

02 Mar 2006 at 00:09 - 124

Wal-mart isn't lsited as a supported store for the preorder...sorry.

Anyway - Of ocurse here we have the thing where they act liek they don't even know what a computer is, but would still like me to preorder it. Got the same "WTF what you talking about 'preorder package'?" attitude though.

The Great Al

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

ALOA

E/Me

02 Mar 2006 at 00:18 - 125

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hailfall

me and my fiance pre-ordered Guild Wars Factions in the store yesterday but we didn't got a box or something.. just that we can pick up GW: Factions when it comes out..

So did I pre order the normal factions or the pre-order version...? :\

this is where i get confused, and i think the shop owners get confused too...i guess maybe if they ever do get boxes in, you bring it in and they'll give u the preorder pckg...and this is why i'm worried about buying it online, i doubt amazon and other companies will want to ship two things

Drucilla

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Ohio, USA

Fires of Wisdom [wise]

W/

02 Mar 2006 at 00:58 - 126

I'm going to drop by Best Buy and Comp USA on Friday to see if the physical boxes are in stores then.

milan

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

BONE

N/

02 Mar 2006 at 01:15 - 127

UK preorder stores

gwg going slow for me so not going to try and quote the chap who asked where I saw the list for the uk.

paradoxicalvii

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2005

Gamespot Union

Rt/A

02 Mar 2006 at 04:07 - 128

Does anyone know if they'll be releasing a Collector's Edition?

And if they are, will it include the same goodies as the pre-order package or different goodies? More extras? Less extras?

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

02 Mar 2006 at 04:40 - 129

Gaile Gray has stated that they are trying to get one together but there are no further details at this time.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

02 Mar 2006 at 05:29 - 130

All right, I had to track down and find this. No idea why it's not posted on all the fansites. Why it's buried in a post on GWO and not on the official site or posted on their other Elite fansites. This could have saved some people a lot of grief... but hey at least I found it. This was posted on 2/11/06, so before the Feb. 28th release. Farther down still relates to it though answering questions such as how do I get early access, etc. From Gaile Gray:

Gaile Gray: I'll just reiterate the preorder process, and this will be for North America, because the European Preorder Package will be out after the FPE, as I understand it. Here are some suggestions:

No matter when and where you preorder, get a receipt. It's that simple. Some stores track, some don't. The only proof that you have put down money on the game is by holding onto that receipt.
Before preorder packages are offered, most retailers accept "preorders" without any deposit. If that's the case for you, I'd suggest you go to the store around the 28th, when the preorder package comes out, and ask to place a deposit on your existing preorder and get a copy of the package.
If you have preordered already with a deposit, I would contact the store from which you preordered and tell them that you're aware that Guild Wars Factions will be having a preorder package on Feb 28th, and ask how you get a copy. You are entitled to the copy, in my opinion, and it costs the store nothing to give it to you. (Some store clerks may not be aware, our publisher, NCsoft, covers the entire copy of the preorder and the store loses nothing by giving you the copy to which you are entitled through an earlier preorder.)
When the game comes out, if you've made a deposit, the amount of the deposit is applied to the purchase. If the game is $49.99, and you have paid $10.00, then you have a balance due of $39.99. If the game is on sale -- not likely at release, of course -- I believe you'd pay whatever the sale price is, minus the deposit.
There will be an early access period for Guild Wars Factions. It will run 48 hours, but please note what that means: All players with a preorder copy and the special access key will be given a 24-hour head start on the game. They will then be able to play for up to 48 hours before they need to enter their retail access key in order to continue playing. That may sound confusing: 24 hours, huh? 48 hours, wha? What that means is, you don't have to rush out and get the game during your 24-hour early access period, you see? Go forth and play that day, knowing you have the next day -- release day -- to pick up your copy or to receive it from your shipper, if you ordered online. Upon getting the retail box, enter the retail access key, and you're set to go.
If you find that a store is hesitant to handle this fairly, please politely ask to speak to a manager and explain the situation, that you chose his/her store to make the preorder, that you've placed a deposit in good faith, and that you'd be very grateful if they would give you a copy of the preorder. We cannot intercede, and we cannot provide preorder copies (with regrets) but if there were miscommunication issues, we would want to know about them and work with our retailers to assure that all goes smoothly.
For Europe, we will have other, online means of preordering in order to assure access to the FPE. We'll have details on that very soon. But don't worry, Europeans will be able to participate in the FPE and the early access with their preorders!

Lady Lozza

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oz

Angel Sharks

Me/N

02 Mar 2006 at 05:49 - 131

Quote:

If you have preordered already with a deposit, I would contact the store from which you preordered and tell them that you're aware that Guild Wars Factions will be having a preorder package on Feb 28th, and ask how you get a copy. You are entitled to the copy, in my opinion, and it costs the store nothing to give it to you. (Some store clerks may not be aware, our publisher, NCsoft, covers the entire copy of the preorder and the store loses nothing by giving you the copy to which you are entitled through an earlier preorder.)

This does however, beg the question of how those who order online get the box, or if they can at all.

Wind of Horus

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Me

02 Mar 2006 at 07:34 - 132

Yeah I have a question.

When you add the factions CD key to your existing account will you be given more times to change your territory? I currently have 0 more times and Im stuck in euro status.

Wind of Horus

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Me

02 Mar 2006 at 07:45 - 133

This entire pre-order thing has me absolutely dumbfounded.

So I read the press release, The pre-order package will be available in stores Feb 28.... awesome! I went to gamestop today and paid them 53 bucks, then I left the store with a little piece of paper that said what I baught and to call back in 2 weeks.... So....

Why 2 weeks? And what exactly was supposed to be available in stores yesterday? Surely not the piece of paper I have...

I would like to ask the question that will end all of my confusion

What are the material items that I will hold in my hand for 53 dollars? (a.k.a the Pre-order)

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

02 Mar 2006 at 08:06 - 134

i dunno about you...but my pre-order was $5 o.O;;

I told them to call me when they get the pre-order package

Wind of Horus

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Me

02 Mar 2006 at 08:10 - 135

-_-'

fantastic.

Lady Lozza

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oz

Angel Sharks

Me/N

02 Mar 2006 at 08:11 - 136

Lyra would have been paying the deposit. Wind, you were obviously paying up front.

Wind of Horus

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Me

02 Mar 2006 at 08:14 - 137

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Lozza

Lyra would have been paying the deposit. Wind, you were obviously paying up front.

Yes obviously.

But for what exactly? I understand its the pre-order package but what is it? Is it the actualy game (box and all) as well as an extra box with the key allowing me to play 24 hours before it comes out as well as the cd with artwork and the tactical guide? If anyone could answer the question in the first post that would be great.

Daena

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

02 Mar 2006 at 08:50 - 138

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind of Horus

But for what exactly? I understand its the pre-order package but what is it? Is it the actualy game (box and all) as well as an extra box with the key allowing me to play 24 hours before it comes out as well as the cd with artwork and the tactical guide? If anyone could answer the question in the first post that would be great.

If you look at the official website of Guildwars, you find the following:

http://www.guildwars.com/aboutgw/whe...preordereu.php

http://www.guildwars.com/aboutgw/whe...nspreorder.php

Since I don't know where exactly you live I posted both links (European and North American preorder).

There it says exactly what will be in the preorder package you bought.

Hope it helps.

Ken Dei

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

W/Mo

02 Mar 2006 at 09:44 - 139

That clears up a WHOLE LOT. I'll have to go down to EB and switch my preorder to the pre-order package.

skretth

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Australia

02 Mar 2006 at 10:11 - 140

rumor has it

Collector's Edition contains:
2 CDs.
PlayNC catalogue.
Guild Wars Factions Manual.
Guild Wars Factions Quick Ref Guide.
Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card.
Ritualist Cloth Picture.
Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar.
Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat.
Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set.
Guild Wars: Factions Artbook.
Friends Trial Key.
Key for additional Character Slots.

Raif

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Ireland

N/W

02 Mar 2006 at 10:20 - 141

just to point out that neither gameplay or game. net or amazon show the factions game as anything but the april 28th release date. Unless simply ordering that gives you the key early on

Jade

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Canada...... Eh!

02 Mar 2006 at 10:24 - 142

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talin Verderben

Actually I went to EB games yesterday and had a very good experience.

Put my $5 dollars down and asked about the pre-order kit. He said that they didnt have them yet but I would be called when it arrived. Also asked about the CE and was told if they did release one for Factions liek they did Chap 1 that I could just call and switch my pre-order no problem.

Guess I got lucky and got the guy who actually knows what Guild Wars was.

I went back again and talked to someone who actually knew thier bum from a hole in the ground and got a similar response. The problem that I see is this. I was told that they only get a certain number of pre-order boxes in and then they call all the people that have pre-ordered and tell them that there box is in. I asked them what was the guarentee that I would be getting one and they said that there's usually nothing to worry about. On the plus side I have a friend of mine who works at one EB Games in the city here and his wife works at the other one. So I do have a little bit of an inside scoop as to when there gonna be there. My buddies old lady told me she would make sure that I was called for one of the pre-order packages. I'll keep my fingers crossed just to be on the safe side though.

SylverDragon

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Cheshire, UK

02 Mar 2006 at 11:59 - 143

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind of Horus

I would like to ask the question that will end all of my confusion

What are the material items that I will hold in my hand for 53 dollars? (a.k.a the Pre-order)

As I understand it, if you preorder the game from a store that has the preorder package, you have ordered the game and you should get,

a) the game when it comes out
b) the preorder package when the store has it in stock

The pre-order package doesn't cost anything itself. The whole preorder thing is explained more fully in the post by Inde, quoting Gaile, which has now been moved to this thread

Trouble is, nobody seems to have the preorder package in yet.

Joh

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Sweden

Lucid Dreams [LD]

02 Mar 2006 at 12:10 - 144

Actually, I have no idea where everybody's gotten the idea about 28th of Feb. In the announcement at the login it clearly says it will be released March 31st.

The "real deal" (as in non-pre-order) however will be released April 28th, according to Gamespot. This would also explain why nobody's gotten their pre-order packages yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talin Verderben

Also asked about the CE and was told if they did release one for Factions liek they did Chap 1 that I could just call and switch my pre-order no problem.

There will be a Collectors Edition for the pre-order too, or I will be very sad since I pre-ordered the CE a week ago.

This is apparantly what we'll get in the CE (no idea what is included in the normal pre-order though):

# 2 CDs
# PlayNC catalogue
# Guild Wars: Factions Manual
# Guild Wars: Factions Quick Ref Guide
# Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card
# Ritualist Cloth Picture
# Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar
# Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat
# Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set
# Guild Wars: Factions Artbook
# 7 Day Friends Trial Code
# 1 Extra Character Slot Code!! << I believe this is one extra on top of the other slots you get, meaning CE will have one char slot more than normal pre-order. I could be wrong though.

Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

R/

02 Mar 2006 at 12:14 - 145

Quote:

Originally Posted by skretth

rumor has it

Collector's Edition contains:
2 CDs.
PlayNC catalogue.
Guild Wars Factions Manual.
Guild Wars Factions Quick Ref Guide.
Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card.
Ritualist Cloth Picture.
Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar.
Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat.
Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set.
Guild Wars: Factions Artbook.
Friends Trial Key.
Key for additional Character Slots.

I envy that Rumor-chap

He already got the Collector's Edition, and we are still fussing about the Pre-Order

Big_Iron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Edge

Tormented Weapons [emo]

02 Mar 2006 at 12:37 - 146

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raif

just to point out that neither gameplay or game. net or amazon show the factions game as anything but the april 28th release date. Unless simply ordering that gives you the key early on

I pre-ordered from Amazon and they give me a delivery date of April 30! So much for being able to play 24 hours before the rest of the world. I've e-mailed ANet support questioning this, since Amazon was one of their listed retailers to get the pre-order. But I haven't heard back yet.

Raif

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Ireland

N/W

02 Mar 2006 at 12:49 - 147

I would say Aprils Fool but its still March
ouch

tuperwho

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Tenacious Knights of Doom [TKD]

02 Mar 2006 at 13:00 - 148

Joh,

While I don't have time to find it right now, I believe the announcement was made by Gaile. However, if you care to read this thread, you'll see that I had confirmation from Guild Wars support that this was the pre-release package release date.

iggk

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Triple X (XXX)

02 Mar 2006 at 13:06 - 149

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joh

Actually, I have no idea where everybody's gotten the idea about 28th of Feb. In the announcement at the login it clearly says it will be released March 31st.

[/b]

my login says feb 28

iggk

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Triple X (XXX)

02 Mar 2006 at 13:09 - 150

sorry double post

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

02 Mar 2006 at 13:31 - 151

I heard that a lot of stores wont have the pre-order package until friday morning...and I also don't know of anyone having it.

Tuesday i went to wal-mart and asked about it and they acted like complete idiots - like they had never heard of such a thing.

So i am hoping that this weekend i can go to best buy and get the pre-order package and go ahead and pre-order factions as well.

Joh

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Sweden

Lucid Dreams [LD]

02 Mar 2006 at 14:13 - 152

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggk

my login says feb 28

That's odd then, cause mine doesn't. Capped this one minute ago.

SylverDragon

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Cheshire, UK

02 Mar 2006 at 14:16 - 153

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggk

my login says feb 28

My login screen says March 31st because I, and I assume Joh, are not on the US server. Feb 28th is the release date for North America, the rest of us have to wait for March 3rd for online preorder and March 31st for the box.

Killion

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

02 Mar 2006 at 14:22 - 154

Anyone mind linking me with a europeaan pre-order site?
The german site, doesn't say its factions your pre-ordering, but something else.

Joh

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Sweden

Lucid Dreams [LD]

02 Mar 2006 at 14:31 - 155

Quote:

Originally Posted by SylverDragon

My login screen says March 31st because I, and I assume Joh, are not on the US server. Feb 28th is the release date for North America, the rest of us have to wait for March 3rd for online preorder and March 31st for the box.

That could be the case, however I believe we're all using the same client. And since the announce is displayed before we even log in, they have no idea of knowing if we play in american or european districts. I believe they just postponed it, specially considering nobody's gotten their pre-order packages yet. Even in US.

SylverDragon

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Cheshire, UK

02 Mar 2006 at 14:35 - 156

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joh

That could be the case, however I believe we're all using the same client. And since the announce is displayed before we even log in, they have no idea of knowing if we play in american or european districts. I believe they just postponed it, specially considering nobody's gotten their pre-order packages yet. Even in US.

Good point. However, although I don't have any proof, I'm pretty sure my login has said March 31st since the message started coming up. Plus it mentions March 3rd as the start of the online order campaign, and that only applies to Europe.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

02 Mar 2006 at 14:39 - 157

So the pre-order comes in after the Preview Event?

That makes no sense.

I contacted EB Games again, and they said it should be coming in this Friday.

I'll let you know what happens.

Joh

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Sweden

Lucid Dreams [LD]

02 Mar 2006 at 15:00 - 158

Quote:

Originally Posted by SylverDragon

Good point. However, although I don't have any proof, I'm pretty sure my login has said March 31st since the message started coming up. Plus it mentions March 3rd as the start of the online order campaign, and that only applies to Europe.

I guess we have no way of confirming anything then. If only I could catch Gaile Grey sometime to clear things up. She's never in LA when I go there.

What we do know however is:

The pre-order with no box, only serial, can be purchased from online retailers in europe starting the 3rd.
The pre-order box can be purchased starting 31st of March in europe (you can pre-order this at some retailers, and it also comes in a Collectors Edition [which I of course ordered ] which supposedly gives you one extra char slot compared to the "normal" version of Factions)
For america, it seems to already have been released. But since nobody's gotten their packages yet, I bet they'll arrive sometime soon.
We will all have access to the beta weekend 24th - 26th, even if we didn't pre-order

Contents of the online pre-order package (no box, europe only):

Beta Access Key
Early access to the Factions campaign (24h before release)
2 new unique items. One for Assassin, one for Ritualist
A "friend" key that gives one of your friends access to the Factions Preview Event on March 24th

Contents of the "normal" boxed pre-order package:

Beta Access Key
Early access to the Factions campaign (24h before release)
2 new unique items. One for Assassin, one for Ritualist
A "friend" key that gives one of your friends access to the Factions Preview Event on March 24th (America only, since the european boxed is released after this event)
A 14-day, 10-hour trial of Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign) (America only)
A tactical guide and quick-reference card, PDF in five different languages
A CD that includes concept art, wallpapers, in-game movies, and Factions music
A Guild Wars Factions poster (Europe only)

Contents of Collectors Edition pre-order package (Note: European since I can't find any information regarding the American one):

2 CDs
Beta Access Key
Early access to the Factions campaign (24h before release)
2 new unique items. One for Assassin, one for Ritualist
PlayNC catalogue
Guild Wars Factions Manual
Guild Wars Factions Quick Ref Guide
Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card (most likely holding the beta access key listed above)
Ritualist Cloth Picture
Guild Wars Factions Desk Calendar
Guild Wars Factions Mouse Mat
Guild Wars Factions Sticker Set
Guild Wars Factions Artbook
7 Day Friends Trial Key
Key for Additional Character Slot

edit/ Thanks to new information that apparantly slipped my mind (SylverDragon's post below), the lists have been updated.

Joh

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Sweden

Lucid Dreams [LD]

02 Mar 2006 at 15:05 - 159

For some reason, the edit ended up a new post. o.O

Sorry about that

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

02 Mar 2006 at 15:09 - 160

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

[*]If you have preordered already with a deposit, I would contact the store from which you preordered and tell them that you're aware that Guild Wars Factions will be having a preorder package on Feb 28th, and ask how you get a copy. You are entitled to the copy, in my opinion, and it costs the store nothing to give it to you. (Some store clerks may not be aware, our publisher, NCsoft, covers the entire copy of the preorder and the store loses nothing by giving you the copy to which you are entitled through an earlier preorder.)

Thanks for this Info, Inde. That's exactly what I was looking for.

Although, it does not explain why the pre-order package is not out yet, at least I feel better that I'll get one as soon as it is out.