i realise that the Guild wars final release pack is on store shelves on 28th of april, and preorder people can play with their code on 27th. But some people on mIRC have been saying that preorder people dont need to buy the final release pack for a week after its on shelves, some people say we will require it on 28th. www.guildwars.com isnt very informative on this matter so does anyone know anything?
Lord Kinetic
Final release info
Lord Kinetic
cce
I wrote earlier:
"There is _no_ grace period. Pre-order can get in two days early... but at's it. On the release date if you don't have a key, you don't get in."
Dreamsmith corrected below, there is one early day, and then you have access on opening day. So, there are two days you get access without the retail key, but no grace after the opening day.
"There is _no_ grace period. Pre-order can get in two days early... but at's it. On the release date if you don't have a key, you don't get in."
Dreamsmith corrected below, there is one early day, and then you have access on opening day. So, there are two days you get access without the retail key, but no grace after the opening day.
Virtuoso
Great, just in time for finals. 
Like it's not bad enough that I put off all my homework this weekend and am now frantically trying to finish it all. On top of that, the fact that GWGuru has such a wonderful website isn't helping the cause!
-Virt
Like it's not bad enough that I put off all my homework this weekend and am now frantically trying to finish it all. On top of that, the fact that GWGuru has such a wonderful website isn't helping the cause!-Virt
Lord Kinetic
So i will need to buy the final release pack n the 28th, but not on the 26th and 27th?
Virtuoso
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So i will need to buy the final release pack n the 28th, but not on the 26th and 27th?
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-Virt
Lord Kinetic
Wow, 2 days is quite a headstart, i made it to level 10 in two days this beta!
BlackArrow
Yeah, but in a week you'll catch up to them at level 20 anyways.
With the low level cap, by the end of the first month nearly everyone will have at least one character at lvl 20 if not more. A head start of 2 days isn't that much with a situation like this.
With the low level cap, by the end of the first month nearly everyone will have at least one character at lvl 20 if not more. A head start of 2 days isn't that much with a situation like this.
Virtuoso
God I cannot wait. <drool> I just don't know how I am going to find time for GW, WoW, and college. I think I know the solution...
-Virt
-Virt
Lord Kinetic
yea , i guess in the long run, 2 days isnt much
Dreamsmith
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There is _no_ grace period. Pre-order can get in two days early... but that's it. On the release date if you don't have a key, you don't get in.
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
If by "grace period" you mean "How long will those who preordered Guild Wars be able to play once the game goes live," I can answer that. The game will be live to the world on April 28th. Those who preorder the game will be allowed to play as of Midnight on the 27th. The period of time that the Early Access will be offered is 48 hours. This means that those who preorder will have all of the 27th and all of the 28th to play. At 11:59 p.m. on April 28th, the access for those who preordered the game will be closed, and only those who have an actual retail copy will be able to play.
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Lord Kinetic
OK thanks Dreamsmith
Halfy
For the transition, I am assuming you would install the full release client from the CD, plug in the release key and then access your account via your email and password? (Just so there is no suprises)
I wonder if the release client will overwrite the beta client or swap it out?
I wonder if the release client will overwrite the beta client or swap it out?
Dragonne
If the gw.exe file is the same as on the CD, it'll likely leave it alone. The part I see changing is the gw.dat file since there will be tons of content on the CD that you may not have gotten in the first 24-48 hours and it'll be faster getting it from the CD than from streaming it.
Weezer_Blue
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i realise that the Guild wars final release pack is on store shelves on 28th of april, and preorder people can play with their code on 27th. But some people on mIRC have been saying that preorder people dont need to buy the final release pack for a week after its on shelves, some people say we will require it on 28th. www.guildwars.com isnt very informative on this matter so does anyone know anything?
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Loviatar
and when that 1 day grace period end in the words of Gaile Gray
At 11:59 p.m. on April 28th, the access for those who preordered the game will be closed, and only those who have an actual retail copy will be able to play.
At 11:59 p.m. on April 28th, the access for those who preordered the game will be closed, and only those who have an actual retail copy will be able to play.
Nascent
Here's Hopin EBGames gets it in on the 28th then! When I pre-ordered Nexus from them, I didn't actually get it for two days after its set release date.
To play guild wars for two days, and then be cut off once more would be more of a heartache than I really want to deal with.
I'm already eager for the next beta event, and its still like 3 weeks away.
To play guild wars for two days, and then be cut off once more would be more of a heartache than I really want to deal with.
[BBF]Lordshonsu
yes and if i have to ill make my parents buy it in the morning before they get up and go to work
ill go post it note happy
(goes off and grabs about 200 post it notes)
ill go post it note happy
(goes off and grabs about 200 post it notes)
Kyraith Mentara
You guys arnt realizing the importance of two days, because of this, those of us that are beta vetrans will always be one step ahead of the newbies, and thus our characters will live a rather unharrased life tell 20, and everyone that makes it to 20 wont be a newb anymore anyway 
Dreamsmith
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You guys arnt realizing the importance of two days, because of this, those of us that are beta vetrans will always be one step ahead of the newbies...
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I probably could finish all the missions and get to level 20 in a couple of days, but in fact I'm unlikely to do either within the first month. It'll be nice to play when it's not a 3 day event. It'll be nice not to have to rush, to squeeze everything into so short a time... to have all the time in the world to do things...
Kyraith Mentara
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I doubt it. I like to get every quest. I like to map every last inch of terrain. I like to take copious notes about where to find everything and everyone and what quests or wares they offer, or anything interesting they might have to say. I like to fiddle around, look for secrets, stop and smell the roses. Some of the newbies will probably be finishing the last mission before I get out of the Ruins of Ascalon.
I probably could finish all the missions and get to level 20 in a couple of days, but in fact I'm unlikely to do either within the first month. It'll be nice to play when it's not a 3 day event. It'll be nice not to have to rush, to squeeze everything into so short a time... to have all the time in the world to do things... |
I agree with that completly, Im exactly the same. I got to lvl 9 in Pre Sear...but I have a freind who goes pretty fast, so my first chara is gonna be a rush for 20, and then ill take the time to explore everything
Lord Kinetic
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I doubt it. I like to get every quest. I like to map every last inch of terrain. I like to take copious notes about where to find everything and everyone and what quests or wares they offer, or anything interesting they might have to say. I like to fiddle around, look for secrets, stop and smell the roses. Some of the newbies will probably be finishing the last mission before I get out of the Ruins of Ascalon.
I probably could finish all the missions and get to level 20 in a couple of days, but in fact I'm unlikely to do either within the first month. It'll be nice to play when it's not a 3 day event. It'll be nice not to have to rush, to squeeze everything into so short a time... to have all the time in the world to do things... |
Aria
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You guys arnt realizing the importance of two days, because of this, those of us that are beta vetrans will always be one step ahead of the newbies, and thus our characters will live a rather unharrased life tell 20, and everyone that makes it to 20 wont be a newb anymore anyway
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But like Dreamsmith said.. the level grind for GW is so little that sure.. you'd have two days of being at the top. After those first couple of days though, people will be catching up extremely fast. You'll be on an equalized field pretty soon, and well.. the only telling thing that will make anyone stand out is either combat skill (example, Fianna), or.. as I've been seeing in the BWEs, forum fame.
You'd be surprised at how many famous forum people I've seen around..
Agent Dark Bootie
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Well i guess i go at medium pace, i did all the missions once with people and once with the 'silent friends' henchman, so i made it to Lions Arch and level 13 in the march BWE, i also saw no point staying in pre-searing for too long and went in the academy at level 4 upon exploring all of Pre-searing, i guess i didnt want to get to know and love it too much because of the shock the searing has, get to attached to pre-searing then you'll cry when the searing happens!
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i need to know this
i am level 9
i have tried walking to lions arch
(dont worry i know the way)
i couldn't even make it past the court house!
is there some sort of mission that unlocks or leads you to it?
i really want to get there to help the guild im in
we are a new guild (The Poopie Bananas) lol
and we are working towards getting a guild hall
we also want to get to lions arch
but i think there is a few ways of getting there
i asked someone and they said it just appeared on their map and thats all they recall
please help
Mslynx
It was my understanding, that on release day all characters will be reset. A clean slate. The only thing that will remain of the Beta characters is the option to re-use their names. That includes any guilds that were created during Beta also. This was to give new players a even chance to play the game without having all these Uber Toons running around. Please do correct me if my information is wrong. Belive me, I will miss my W/R if this reset happens, but also, it will give me a chance to build her the way the Gods intended. Without her current (minor) flaws.
Loviatar
the character and name will be kept but reste to starting level and starting equipment
preorders will start on the 27 th and have a 1 day head start
preorder keys will be valid until 11:59 april 28 th when a valid RETAIL key must be entered
preorders will start on the 27 th and have a 1 day head start
preorder keys will be valid until 11:59 april 28 th when a valid RETAIL key must be entered
gangguard
Slightly off topic but does any1 know when the release reaches Asia
Lord Kinetic
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i need to know this
i am level 9 i have tried walking to lions arch (dont worry i know the way) i couldn't even make it past the court house! is there some sort of mission that unlocks or leads you to it? i really want to get there to help the guild im in we are a new guild (The Poopie Bananas) lol and we are working towards getting a guild hall we also want to get to lions arch but i think there is a few ways of getting there i asked someone and they said it just appeared on their map and thats all they recall please help |
Well, you have to work your way through the missions, eventually once you do Nolani Academy, you unlock The Shiverpeaks (i think thats there name) there work through the 3/4 missions till it takes you to Gates of Kryta (very hard mission) once you complete the Gates of Kryta it takes you to Lions Arch, i hope this helps. Also i reccomend being atleast level 12 or higher when trying to beat Gates of Kryta, I was level 13 and failed atleast 10 times.
Lord Kinetic
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It was my understanding, that on release day all characters will be reset. A clean slate. The only thing that will remain of the Beta characters is the option to re-use their names. That includes any guilds that were created during Beta also. This was to give new players a even chance to play the game without having all these Uber Toons running around. Please do correct me if my information is wrong. Belive me, I will miss my W/R if this reset happens, but also, it will give me a chance to build her the way the Gods intended. Without her current (minor) flaws.
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Yeah, thats the idea of Beta's work out what cahracter build you want and what flaws come up, so that when Release comes you know what flaws to look out for.
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Slightly off topic but does any1 know when the release reaches Asia
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Whatever happened to ArenaNet's claim that the game would be shipped and/or launched WORLDWIDE on the same day?
-- Scaper-X
Loviatar
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This brings up an interesting issue.
Whatever happened to ArenaNet's claim that the game would be shipped and/or launched WORLDWIDE on the same day? -- Scaper-X |
i honestly think they are trying their best
Agent Dark Bootie
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Well, you have to work your way through the missions, eventually once you do Nolani Academy, you unlock The Shiverpeaks (i think thats there name) there work through the 3/4 missions till it takes you to Gates of Kryta (very hard mission) once you complete the Gates of Kryta it takes you to Lions Arch, i hope this helps. Also i reccomend being atleast level 12 or higher when trying to beat Gates of Kryta, I was level 13 and failed atleast 10 times.
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THANK YOU SO FREAKING MUCH!
i would have spent more time on missions if i had known
but there is still one thing
i have done alot of missions and i dont know where to go next?!?!
can u give me a list or a description or even a link to where a list of the first few missions take place i am so lost
i have no idea as to wether i am doing the right ones or not
Loviatar
defend the grear wall of askalon (nearest mission)
signpost in askalon says great wall
go up stairs pass through to staging area pick up a party or henchies and scout the char and run back with them on your heels
collect reward
signpost in askalon says great wall
go up stairs pass through to staging area pick up a party or henchies and scout the char and run back with them on your heels
collect reward
Agent Dark Bootie
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defend the grear wall of askalon (nearest mission)
signpost in askalon says great wall go up stairs pass through to staging area pick up a party or henchies and scout the char and run back with them on your heels collect reward |
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i did the great wall
and ranik
and that frontier one
but wats next
and after that?
Lord Kinetic
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lol
........... i did the great wall and ranik and that frontier one but wats next and after that? |
Really its a breeze from Ruins of surmia to Gates of Kryta is very easy, but then it gets very hard.
Agent Dark Bootie
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Ruins of Surmia, complete ruins of surmia and it will take you to nolani academy, after that its yaks Bend, then something pass, then frozen gate, that will take you to gates of kryta after gates of kryta its Lions arch. Hope that helps
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and where may i ask is ruins of surmia?
should it be on my map?
because it isn't
what is before it just to be sure?
Mumblyfish
Before the Ruins of Surmia, you get dropped off at an outpost. I believe it is called Frontier Gate. There are two NPCs here; a religious nutjob and an officer-type. Talk to the officer and he'll tell you Rurik has headed to the Ruins of Surmia, which lies north-west of Frontier Gate. Simply pick up some henchmen if you aren't confident in your soloing ability, and head out. You'll find signposts along the way, if you ever get lost.
If you ever get stuck, it's because you haven't talked to the NPCs.
If you ever get stuck, it's because you haven't talked to the NPCs.
Agent Dark Bootie
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Before the Ruins of Surmia, you get dropped off at an outpost. I believe it is called Frontier Gate. There are two NPCs here; a religious nutjob and an officer-type. Talk to the officer and he'll tell you Rurik has headed to the Ruins of Surmia, which lies north-west of Frontier Gate. Simply pick up some henchmen if you aren't confident in your soloing ability, and head out. You'll find signposts along the way, if you ever get lost.
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"Oh thank you superior being!"
i usually talked to the monk and i had not been looking for the officer
Loviatar
even non entities can have information or trigger missions
that is why i talk to everybody including the trees and chirping birds
that is why i talk to everybody including the trees and chirping birds
Agent Dark Bootie
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even non entities can have information or trigger missions
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is that a form f foreshadowing or something?
are there really non entities that you can talk to?
Loviatar
you wont know until you try but dont worry
with instancing nobody can see you do it
with instancing nobody can see you do it