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Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Land of the Z Chest \o/

[NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil.

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23 Apr 2005 at 18:04 - 81

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

I have 4 characters. Will all 4 names be reserved for me?

When I log in...I am asked my email address and password...there is nowhere to put in a retail key. Will I have to install the new retail CD in order to be given that option? I assume I can just load the CD over top of what I already have.

-character names will be reserved. on early access 27th anything you start doing will not be wiped and kept through the 28th full release.
-i think it will ask you for retail key after u log in.
-installation will be streamed (i think, like after installing the client) or u can use the full game cd and install from there, so there would be less d/ling on the day of release...

$hade.

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canada

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23 Apr 2005 at 20:26 - 82

umm does it COST more to pre-order? And, will anyhting be different if i dont pre-order it?

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

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23 Apr 2005 at 22:15 - 83

Quote:

Originally Posted by $hade.

umm does it COST more to pre-order? And, will anyhting be different if i dont pre-order it?

no cost difference.
only difference is the exclusive item that comes w/ the pre-order access key. and without the pre-order access key = no exclusive item @ start of full release.

you can also read the sticky about pre-orders if u still want more info.

Dannzzigg

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

Heroes Etc...

23 Apr 2005 at 22:33 - 84

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

yup. that why i question why your guild should be attached to your account, it was said that forcing all your characs to have the cape already? I wouldnt mind 1 or 2, but it has to be all?

brings me to my question:
has anyone seen this. your 1st charac has a guild and when you played your second charac @ lvl 1, did it already have a cape, or just the tag w/o a cape. which will that mean it can make another cape design w/ the same guild name...or be forced to buy the existing guild cape design...etc...

if someone can clarify. that would be great.

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking whether or not, if a guild has already acquired a cape, a character created afterwards will have to purchase a cape for themselves...

The answer to that would be no. The price for creating a cape is only paid once, by the Guild Leader. Any characters in the game will automatically have that cape, and any characters created on accounts that belong to a guild will be created with that cape.

One more tidbit that you should be aware of however, is the fact that on release NO guilds will have capes, or halls. See Fansite Friday #42 for more info about this.

Which brings me to my own question: Can guilds without guild halls still engage in Guild vs. Guild battles? And if so, where do they fight?

Also, If I remember correctly, the ferryman who takes you to the various guild halls so you can make a selection was in Lion's Arch. Does this mean that no guild will have a hall until one of their officers (or perhaps only the Guild Leader) has made it to LA?

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

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23 Apr 2005 at 22:40 - 85

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannzzigg

...Any characters in the game will automatically have that cape, and any characters created on accounts that belong to a guild will be created with that cape.

One more tidbit that you should be aware of however, is the fact that on release NO guilds will have capes, or halls. See Fansite Friday #42 for more info about this...

yup. thx for the answer.
I was also told of the same answer by another forum member.

fenx4yurhelp.

now we'll go back to Dan's question. (since id like to know the answer too)

Dannzzigg asks: Can guilds without guild halls still engage in Guild vs. Guild battles? And if so, where do they fight?

ericmodify

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

24 Apr 2005 at 01:42 - 86

I got the pre order package to day but I can't play. Why?

ericmodify

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

24 Apr 2005 at 01:43 - 87

I put the code on that says "Your Invited" and it says i've already used the feature it provides. How can I start playing?!?!?!

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

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24 Apr 2005 at 01:44 - 88

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericmodify

I got the pre order package to day but I can't play. Why?

beta events are done.
u can play on the 27th (early access) w/ the pre-order key.
u can register your account for now.
for more info read the stickys on the forum or visit guildwars.com and look into their support section.

ericmodify

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

24 Apr 2005 at 01:45 - 89

well how is everyone else already playing?

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

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24 Apr 2005 at 01:47 - 90

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericmodify

well how is everyone else already playing?

the public last played on april 15th-17th the last beta weekend event.
no one is playing...the servers are not open to the public at this time.

ericmodify

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

24 Apr 2005 at 01:49 - 91

At EBgames today the sales person said that they were giving copies tommorow? Whats he mean?

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

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24 Apr 2005 at 01:56 - 92

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericmodify

At EBgames today the sales person said that they were giving copies tommorow? Whats he mean?

i think you have to be more specific than that...sry.
"giving copies..." of what exactly.

and im sure if you call them about your questions they will give you more accurate answers, since in-store policies might be different or suddenly change, than what ppl post in the forums, which is more "general".

Yentl

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 13:57 - 93

Ok... I was given a guest key by a friend for the last BWE, I have since pre ordered this from my local Game (I live in UK). This is not an online pre-order or anything like that. Now, can the guest key be used in the 48 hours prior to the release? I was not given any type of key when I pre ordered my copy, but technically I have pre-ordered it. I am so completely lost lol

DeadEnder

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

Don't mess with Texas

Knights of Kronos

W/Mo

25 Apr 2005 at 14:41 - 94

This is how I understand the pre-order situation stands. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

No one can play at the moment. The official release is the 28th (U.S.A. Date). If you pre-ordered the game and have the retail key in hand you will be able to play the game on the 27th. Some places will allow you pick up the game at midnight on the 27th. I pre-ordered online and checked status this morning. EBgames shipped the box on Friday and my tracking number shows the item as, in transit for delivery today.

alzy

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

UK

25 Apr 2005 at 15:44 - 95

I have pre-ordered the game from Play.com (UK), will I be able to play on the earlier date of 27th or do you have to pre-order from specific places to qualify. Like 'Yentl' (a couple of posts above this) I haven't received a pre-order key although technically I feel I qualify to play early.

Yentl

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 16:23 - 96

well i just contacted game, they said that they are not aware of anything, and will not be allowed to sell the game to me until friday, which totally sucks. unfortunately there isnt really anywhere else i can get it from. if only someone could confirm use to a guest key

corax5

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Ye olde England.

25 Apr 2005 at 16:40 - 97

Im sure youv got this question a lot, in which case sorry to ask again, but can anyone tell me if in EUROPE, do we still get the game early so we can begin to play the day before release?

Bgnome

Elite Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 16:47 - 98

http://www.guildwars.com/community/f...-friday42.html

Quote:

Is Guild Wars opening at the same time in North America and Europe?

Yes, the starting and closing time for the Early Access period, and the opening time for retail launch, will be simultaneous in North America and Europe.

DigitalX

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 17:20 - 99

hey I was wondering... but I preordered Guild Wars from EB Games, and it says they get their shipments of it in 2morrow, does that mean i can pick it up tomorrow? or do i still hafta wait till the 27th to pick it up

Bgnome

Elite Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 17:39 - 100

call your local EB store. the official street date is the 28th. generally, vendors get into big trouble for releasing media prior to the street date.

Vampyre

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Indiana

Carpathian Mists

R/Rt

25 Apr 2005 at 18:40 - 101

I just called my Local EB and they said, even thought I pre ordered it, I can't pick mine up till the 28th......

so looks like at least my local EB is sticking with the 28th date....
YMMV

Mephala

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 19:05 - 102

I received my game UPS today. My questions is, it has 2 install cd's. If I try to install it now, will it want my retail key and will that knock me out of early access on the 27th? Should I wait to install it until the 28th? Can I play on the 27th with just the client I downloaded and played the last beta with?

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 19:10 - 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mephala

I received my game UPS today. My questions is, it has 2 install cd's. If I try to install it now, will it want my retail key and will that knock me out of early access on the 27th? Should I wait to install it until the 28th? Can I play on the 27th with just the client I downloaded and played the last beta with?

to be safe than assuming incorrectly...if you are worried about not playing on the 27th, don't install the retail version until the 28th and only then use the retail key.

cutpurse

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 19:56 - 104

well, i sure don't seem to get any solid answers from this.

i pre-ordered the game. here are my VERY specific questions.

will my pre-order key work for early access at midnight on the 27th?
will i have to have a retail copy of the game and a retail key to play on midnight on the 27th?

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 Apr 2005 at 20:02 - 105

1."will my pre-order key work for early access at midnight on the 27th?"

Yes. The beta key will work from the 12midnight PST on the 27th till midnight the 28th PST.

2."will i have to have a retail copy of the game and a retail key to play on midnight on the 27th?"

No, but you will need it after the 28th.

Luphrecio

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 01:30 - 106

Hey, I pre-ordered guild wars again today(long story, had to cancel the pre-order from best buy because of their gross incompetance) from a store nearby me, andthey were out of early access keys (the main reason i pre-ordered>_<) anyway, they said they MIGHT be getting more in tommorow but weren't sure. . .My question is, If I am unable to get the early access key from the gamestop where i placed the pre-order today, Can I get the key from the comapny or some other place? if so where? and how?

SoulHunter

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Outlaws Of Darkness

E/Mo

26 Apr 2005 at 01:46 - 107

Don't believe so other than the store you preordered from. They didn't even mention about the key to me, so I am going there tomorrow. If they don't have it, *shurgs*, guess I'll wait till the 28th.

Milkman118

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 03:36 - 108

How much is Gw in the stores? and how much was the preorder?

JeshterDaggerfury

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 04:11 - 109

50 bucks. You could put anyway from 1 dollar to all 50 down depending on the store.

Romac

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 19:18 - 110

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgnome

call your local EB store. the official street date is the 28th. generally, vendors get into big trouble for releasing media prior to the street date.

true but it always happens, so you're best to check with the specific store.

i pre-ordered eq2 from ebgames...a couple guildies lived a few hours from me and they also ordered from ebgames...they both were playing almost 2 days by the time my ebgames was willing to release the pre-orders.

comp usa was handing out pre-orders TWO DAYS AGO!

my ebgames said i could pick up my guild wars pre-order tomorrow, but some ebgames have handed them out today.

it's all a big retarded mess really. there is NO GOOD reason why an mmo can't be sold weeks prior to the release date. so what if we have the box two weeks before release? we can't play until they open the servers up for business.

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 19:30 - 111

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romac

true but it always happens, so you're best to check with the specific store.

i pre-ordered eq2 from ebgames...a couple guildies lived a few hours from me and they also ordered from ebgames...they both were playing almost 2 days by the time my ebgames was willing to release the pre-orders.

comp usa was handing out pre-orders TWO DAYS AGO!

my ebgames said i could pick up my guild wars pre-order tomorrow, but some ebgames have handed them out today.

it's all a big retarded mess really. there is NO GOOD reason why an mmo can't be sold weeks prior to the release date. so what if we have the box two weeks before release? we can't play until they open the servers up for business.

In general, it is done to save confusion among those who are not oritented with he game or understand that the game will start later. By releasing it the day they plan to go "live", people can buy and play at the same time without any confusion.

compwiz7195

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 19:40 - 112

Well I don't know if I'd go as far as two weeks, but I could see at least letting people get it the day before and just having a message in game explicitly explaining when you will be able to play if you try to before live time. I've always liked Walmart for getting my games if I don't order online from EBGames since the 24hr one near me always lets me have it at midnight the day it goes live.

Vampyre

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Indiana

Carpathian Mists

R/Rt

26 Apr 2005 at 20:47 - 113

God Bless Wally World

maita_xibo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

NC

26 Apr 2005 at 22:25 - 114

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ignotus

Will we be able to login with the beta key for the early access period, or will the retail copies be available for purchase early for those who preordered? I imagined that Gamestop (in my case) would have my copy available for pickup on the 26th and I could then login using my retail code that night at midnight. I can't imagine them letting us login to retail with beta keys, but I wouldn't have imagined a no fee MMO game 2 years ago either.

Another question I have is regarding the dates listed. 12:01am on the 27th until 12:01am on the 28th is only 24 hours. Where are they getting 48 hours from? I'm assuming that everyone that didn't preorder will have access at 12:01am on the 28th since that's the release date.

EDIT:

I think you get to reuse the name whenever you want within an hour. Everyone else has to wait an hour if you delete your character and they want to use your name.

For what it is worth, EB has my actual game copy available tonight, so I would assume you will use your regular game key to get into the preorder special play time.

compwiz7195

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 22:58 - 115

No you can not get to play until the 28th if you didn't get a preorder key. I was finally able to get to the account setup and only had my retail key entered and it said I was eligible to play on the 28th. Once I also entered my preorder key, I was eligible for the early play on the 27th and got the bow.

Pipahh

Core Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

Montreal

27 Apr 2005 at 00:12 - 116

~For those who did pre-order and don't have the retail version in stores till April-28th you can still play the game with your early access on the 27th and for the next 48hours.

~Anytime during that 48hours you can go to the store and get the game when the suppliers finally ship it to your town.

~After the 48hours if you still haven't got the retail game you will be locked out until you enter the retail code.

Maxtheowl

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

27 Apr 2005 at 13:23 - 117

Quote:

Originally Posted by compwiz7195

No you can not get to play until the 28th if you didn't get a preorder key. I was finally able to get to the account setup and only had my retail key entered and it said I was eligible to play on the 28th. Once I also entered my preorder key, I was eligible for the early play on the 27th and got the bow.

I preordered and only recieved a retail key. where did you find your access key?

DigitalX

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

27 Apr 2005 at 13:25 - 118

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxtheowl

I preordered and only recieved a retail key. where did you find your access key?

the 'preorder' key is the beta access passcode, the code inside your CD Case is for the early access event...

VinUnleaded

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

27 Apr 2005 at 20:06 - 119

Early access is no go...

compwiz7195

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

27 Apr 2005 at 20:37 - 120

I got an extra envelope in my package with the game itself, and inside that big envelope was a little envelope with a preorder keycode and a friends beta events keycode.