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Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

06 Mar 2006 at 22:53 - 321

Yep same here, i plain to get the CE too

Eric Deathbane

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2006

I didnt Do It [oj]

Mo/

06 Mar 2006 at 22:55 - 322

I agree with you. +$20 for 2 Character slots is a no brainer to me. But, I think the normal Factions game will come with 4 char slots built in. Then, when you combine your accounts, it gives you in all 6. So if you have 4 characters on your old account you will have 2 more new slots for your Factions characters.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

06 Mar 2006 at 22:57 - 323

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Deathbane

I agree with you. +$20 for 2 Character slots is a no brainer to me. But, I think the normal Factions game will come with 4 char slots built in. Then, when you combine your accounts, it gives you in all 6. So if you have 4 characters on your old account you will have 2 more new slots for your Factions characters.

I think what you're saying is the "extra slots" are just the 2 slots you'd get with Factions anyway?

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

06 Mar 2006 at 22:59 - 324

Gaile commented on that listing and indicated there at least two of them are wrong. I think she latter mentioned the extra slot was wrong after it they announced the 6 slots.

The content are not on GW site nor in the support (but the 1st version is). This screams to me there still finalizing the contents of CE but not 100% on it.

Also notice how that must also be the "enhanced" download edition considering regular edition comes with cds listed to install the product

I too will be getting CE but have not clue what's going to be in it.

Eric Deathbane

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2006

I didnt Do It [oj]

Mo/

06 Mar 2006 at 22:59 - 325

If you dont link your Factions account, you will be given 4 slots, not 2.

twicky_kid

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Quite Vulgar [FUN]

06 Mar 2006 at 23:01 - 326

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frost1069

the closest BB is mad far so i can get to it...but i'm hopin the pre-order package comes in soon....thats why i'm wondering bout if ppl in the area had it yet

I dought he lied to you. That's just in your head. He wants your business. No reason to tell you he doesn't have it if it keeps you as a customer.

Relax and take a breath. Cancel your order and go somewhere else. There are tons of places selling the pre order.

Haggard

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

Urmston, Manchester, UK

Greener Pastures [DVDF]

W/Rt

06 Mar 2006 at 23:07 - 327

I have 2 prophecies accounts, and would like to have both linked to factions.
Does this mean I have to pre-order twice, or can I acquire an account key off the net for them both?

twicky_kid

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Quite Vulgar [FUN]

06 Mar 2006 at 23:13 - 328

FYI, mailing shipments are 5-10 business days. That means Monday-Friday it doesn't count the weekends.

It should be in stores by the end of this week by the latest.

pigdestroyer

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Los Chavos Del [ocho]

W/

06 Mar 2006 at 23:13 - 329

I think its pretty obvious that you need to buy it twice

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

06 Mar 2006 at 23:14 - 330

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haggard

Sorry if this has been covered, but yet again the search button is down

I have 2 prophecies accounts, and would like to have both linked to factions.
Does this mean I have to pre-order twice, or can I acquire an account key off the net for them both?

each account is separate and can be upgraded or not.

one preorder per account

edit

i will upgrade one account and decide later on the other.

you should have a good idea if you want the preorder items long before it is released

Frost1069

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Behind You!

06 Mar 2006 at 23:15 - 331

lol....ya i dont think hes plotting against me or nething, but i was upset

hmmmm but now that i think of it maybe its all one big conspiracy to try and stop me from getting a copy!

WOW...i see it all so clear now....lol

Frost1069

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Behind You!

06 Mar 2006 at 23:20 - 332

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haggard

Sorry if this has been covered, but yet again the search button is down

I have 2 prophecies accounts, and would like to have both linked to factions.
Does this mean I have to pre-order twice, or can I acquire an account key off the net for them both?

if u want both accounts to have factions than u gotta buy 2 copies or pre-order if u want both copies to have the pre-order items and access to the extra game play b4 release

me-------->

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

06 Mar 2006 at 23:22 - 333

hi

the collectors edition contents have not been announced.

any listing you see is a guess according to the game rep until you see it on the GW site announcements

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

06 Mar 2006 at 23:23 - 334

I would get at least two pre-order kits so if you get C2 for your other account, you get the pre-order items for it too.

Frost1069

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Behind You!

06 Mar 2006 at 23:25 - 335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Deathbane

So far I have only found this...

- 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 Trill Key
- Key for additional Character Slots

^Is this worth $20 more?!?!?!

i thought it was $30 more??...wellu dont get extra slots u get the 2 that would normally come with buying factions so CE or not everyone gets 6 slots...not sure bout the "Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card" or maybe i juss don t remember hearing about it but maybe it is in there...and it being worth the extra cash...well thats all ur opinion...nobody can make that choice for ya bra

Alias_X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2005

06 Mar 2006 at 23:49 - 336

I think what is happening is EB has always been fine because you have never needed an awkward item such as a preorder box before, and this is the first time you have gone to the store to get one every day even though we have a month until we will need to play 1 day early.

Take a chill.

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

06 Mar 2006 at 23:54 - 337

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Did she actually deny it, or just not confirm it?

That's an important distinction. I haven't heard officially one way or the other...

I'm pretty sure 80% I saw a post in these forums from her about commenting on that but it was one of those many page posts. I keep getting the google inline forum search when I try to look for it.

Andy_M

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Worthing, UK

(Don't fear) The Beaver

06 Mar 2006 at 23:54 - 338

Then work out the cost per month....

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

06 Mar 2006 at 23:56 - 339

"The North American Pre-Order Pack has shipped! Local retailers should have their copies of the Guild Wars Factions Pre-Order Pack on shelves starting about March 7th. For information about the European Pre-Order, please see this page. Information regarding pre-order packs for additional regions will be released in the near future. "

Does nobody read anything anymore? Seriously...this is on the official website...right next to all the preorder information. Just settle down, March 7 is tomorrow...give it a day or two.

Juguard

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

The Last Empire [TEvL]

R/

06 Mar 2006 at 23:59 - 340

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedievalManIII

I hope that this CE will include the wonderful glow that emits from your hands when you dance. The store where I got GW from had no copies of the CE left so I got lazy and grabbed the regular edition. I don't want to rebuy GW just to get the glow.

Hopefully, more information will be released regarding the CE.

it will be something different from my guess. Because the people with Guild Wars Collectors already have the glow. Would be stupid to have the same glow for the Factions Collectors. Kick in the nuts for the original Collectors. But Im just guessing

Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

07 Mar 2006 at 00:11 - 341

Don't worry your not alone, mine down in IL hasn't got it yet eather. Sometime this week

hinhtan

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 00:11 - 342

say like GWF and GW3 = $200/year for those who own 2 accounts
$16.66 per month to play GW... very very clever

Guardian of the Light

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2005

Radicals Against Tyrants

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 00:17 - 343

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vilaptca

"The North American Pre-Order Pack has shipped! Local retailers should have their copies of the Guild Wars Factions Pre-Order Pack on shelves starting about March 7th. For information about the European Pre-Order, please see this page. Information regarding pre-order packs for additional regions will be released in the near future. "

Does nobody read anything anymore? Seriously...this is on the official website...right next to all the preorder information. Just settle down, March 7 is tomorrow...give it a day or two.

O thanks buddy.

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 02:48 - 344

Well I used the search button, and that didnt really come up with anything. But Would I be able to get a "collectors edition preorder pack" Or Will I have to preorder the game and then later buy the collectors edition and add that key to my preorder account. If I have the key and have to buy the collectors separate, wouldnt that make it a lot more expensive ? (I'm from Australia, so I will be buying it online either from amazon or direct from areananet)

ReKLiS

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

California

She Left With Half My [GeAr]

07 Mar 2006 at 03:40 - 345

i justed got finished talking to a Costumer Rep from Amazon and the guy was having some trouble figuring out what was going on and double checked keeping me on hold a few times. He said that it would be shipped within 2-3 weeks the preorder

ReKLiS

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

California

She Left With Half My [GeAr]

07 Mar 2006 at 03:59 - 346

here is the link amazon will now ship the preorder package as a free gift. =P

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=UTF8&v=glance

ReKLiS

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

California

She Left With Half My [GeAr]

07 Mar 2006 at 04:03 - 347

hmmm weird but they are charging a dollar for it.. which ive read that its not suppose to be for sale... and its suppose to take off of the full retail price of the game right?

ReKLiS

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

California

She Left With Half My [GeAr]

07 Mar 2006 at 04:16 - 348

okay i just called amazon agian and they said in order to have the preorder package with this order you need to refresh the order by cancelling the old order and placing a new one to get the new presale disc (pre order package) it looks like its 2 dollars for the preorder package but if you get it now it comes with it for free.

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 04:40 - 349

I think im gonna try and get the disc for 2 bucks and then buy the collectors edition when it comes out. Thanks man for your hardwork.

EDIT: Says it wont ship to australia >.<
2nd Edit: Wont even ship both of them to australia >.<
3rd Edit: Just read "Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.". wahhhh no fair

Stub

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

Wyoming

The Battle Scrubs [NuBs]

07 Mar 2006 at 04:51 - 350

Well, i preordered at my local EB Games yea? but i dint receive any information on my access key...or all that....is it only when you ordered online that you get all this?

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 05:21 - 351

I think they were suppsose to give you a pre-order cd, that store might not of recieved them yet, so check back you can.

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

07 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 352

Inde asked that I stop by, but I'm not even sure what questions there are. So much is explained in the Preorder Pages for America and Europe that I'm not sure what to say. Except maybe consult the Factions FAQ, too. Perhaps a quick bullet list will help:

Guild Wars Factions Preorder has shipped for NA.
Factions preorder on shelves around March 7th. Gee, that's tomorrow.
Online orders possible as of March 3rd for Europe, but you'll not get a box.
I do not know of online order options for NA. As far as I know, you need to obtain the boxed copy in NA.
Boxed preorder packages in Europe end of month. (I don't want to say March 31st and get caught in that same shipped date/shelf date mixup, so let's just say "around March 31st.")
You need to preorder to get the items -- either online through the official European preorder or via a boxed copy in NA.
Simply putting in a preorder does not equal getting the preorder package. Most companies do not send out the preorder package, you need to get it at the store. Consult your local retailer or your favourite online retailer to learn their policies.
If you preordered from a store before the package was available, please speak to the store. We cannot provide you copies of the preorder. Most are more than happy to give you a copy if they have you on file as having placed a deposit (preorder) earlier.
If you're an existing customer of Guild Wars and have an active GW account, you can attend the Factions Preview Event without any extra steops on your part.
If you purchase the preorder you will receive (in NA, anyway) a key to access the FPE, and a friend's Key to access the FPE as well.
You will get the preorder item when the game ships.
If you think you have the preorder items for the Ritualist and the Assassin, please provide a screenshot in this thread, and please have your inventory open and the stats screen showing. Thanks.

I hope this is helpful information, and if you can specify other questions related to the preorder, I'll try to answer them.

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 05:34 - 353

Well theres a thread with an ele which has both preorder items in this forum: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=131554

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

07 Mar 2006 at 05:38 - 354

This is a very concerning line that I have not seen mentioned or spoken of anywhere.

"Most companies do not send out the preorder package, you need to get it at the store. Consult your local retailer or your favourite online retailer to learn their policies."

So how do we get a pre-order box? Why are there links to amazon.com, ebgames.com, gamespot.com and other online retailers that we are pre-ordering from? I haven't seen any information stating that we have to physically go to a store to pick up a box.

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

07 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 355

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmj102

Well theres a thread with an ele which has both preorder items in this forum: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=131554

Why thank you kindly. I've passed it along to see if this is intended or a little bug.

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 05:43 - 356

No worries Gaile. Inde, I think what Gaile means is that you have to go to the store to get the pre order box, which comes with all the extras but not the actual factions game, they send that out to you or you pick it up when the game comes out.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

07 Mar 2006 at 05:48 - 357

Well, Amazon.com doesn't have a store that I can go to and pick that up at jmj102. And now there's talk that any pre-orders that have been made at amazon.com have to be cancelled and we must reorder it along with a pre-sale disc in order to receive those items.

I'm just now wondering if all retailers have been "reserving" games for their customers and not "ordering" these customers the pre-sale disc. It seems the majority of stores are not aware of what's going on. Once the pre-order boxes come in it should be interesting to see how everything get's sorted out.

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

07 Mar 2006 at 05:49 - 358

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

This is a very concerning line that I have not seen mentioned or spoken of anywhere.

"Most companies do not send out the preorder package, you need to get it at the store. Consult your local retailer or your favourite online retailer to learn their policies."

So how do we get a pre-order box? Why are there links to amazon.com, ebgames.com, gamespot.com and other online retailers that we are pre-ordering from? I haven't seen any information stating that we have to physically go to a store to pick up a box.

If you are willing to pay the postage, I imagine they will send out the preorder package. But some folks are under the assumption that one shipping charge gets them two shipments, the preorder package and the release version of the game. That is sometimes not the case. In a few cases, a deposit was applied without giving a preorder package. In a few cases, the stores said, "We'll send you the preorder package when your retail version of the game ships." (Yikes, that's bad! Access to all the BWEs or the FPE would be lost if that happened!)

I don't mean to say that stores will not send out the preorder package. But I wouldn't say "I want to preorder" and put money down until I understood fully that (1) the money was to be applied to the retail version of the game, and (2) that the company would be shipping (a) preorder now and (b) retail version on release day (or before, we make it possible to ship before so it is in hand the day the servers are opened.) Of course, using a local retailer makes it easy, you put down your money and walk out with the preorder package. Still, not all can use a brick-and-mortar store and online purchases are increasing every year and as long as you communicate your expectations about preorder package shipment and so forth, all is well.

How sad to preorder and get the preorder package after the Early Access period. Ask questions now and you'll be fine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

I'm just now wondering if all retailers have been "reserving" games for their customers and not "ordering" these customers the pre-sale disc. It seems the majority of stores are not aware of what's going on. Once the pre-order boxes come in it should be interesting to see how everything get's sorted out.

You're right, it will be interesting to see how it works out, Inde. I think that we'll see a bit of confusion as store personnel become familiar with expectations, but I do believe all will be well, and those who seek it will get the preorder package. It may take a little explanation and a bit of effort, but I do see that happening.

jmj102

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 05:51 - 359

Edit: After reading Gailes reply, my bad I was wrong >.<.

However..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

But some folks are under the assumption that one shipping charge gets them two shipments, the preorder package and the release version of the game.

Amazon says they will ship the presale disc in a couple of weeks and the retail game at the end of april though...

Lasareth

Aquarius

Join Date: Jun 2005

Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place

07 Mar 2006 at 05:56 - 360

Here's a slightly confusing situation that might imply that the preorder item existence is a bug...

New RP character

Current RP character

After pressing enter

I've emailed the situation to support but no response yet

Hopefully it's just a bug.

Also, the preorder staff only gives +5 energy. If it is +15 energy, should we not get this?

thanks.