Question about keys, 24 hrs early access, and shipping of Factions - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

04 Apr 2006 at 18:32 - 1

I'm not real clear on how this is exactly going to work, but I'm sure a helpful individual will.

So I ordered the preorder, which I have recieved, and also ordered the CE, which will ship the 28th. The 28th is when, of course, Factions officially is open for play.

So, I can, with my normal account, play the 24 hour early opening, which is the 27th. Does that then get shut down onthe 28th, and I have to wait 2 or 3 days to play Factions again until the CE arrives at my house?

Jiao Yang

Lunar Rabbit

Join Date: Dec 2005

04 Apr 2006 at 18:51 - 2

I am in exactly the same situation as you, apart from I need to receive my pre-order box. I would also find it useful if this were answered

Jiao

sigried

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Honduras

Ye Old

W/Mo

04 Apr 2006 at 18:59 - 3

Same here can someone clarify this in simple words.

Zehnchu

Popcorn Fetish

Join Date: Dec 2005

[GODS]

Mo/Me

04 Apr 2006 at 19:06 - 4

I am assuming you have the pre-order key, you will have till April 28th 11:59pm PST to enter the retail version CD-key. If you don't have it by then you have to wait till you get it.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=216

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

04 Apr 2006 at 19:17 - 5

Note That Many Mail Them Out Early So You Will Have It In Time.

With Gamestop And 2nd Day Delivery It Was In My Hands On The 26th Last Year

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

04 Apr 2006 at 20:57 - 6

I'd like to hear an official word on this, or a link to a statement which directly addresses this.

Otherwise I think it would be reasonable to give all those with a pre-order key, a 5 day grace period of free access to Factions while it is shipping

It really makes no sense to give people a 24 hour early access, only to shut it down until they get the retail verson

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

04 Apr 2006 at 21:01 - 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

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

In a previous thread...

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

04 Apr 2006 at 21:06 - 8

thanks Mordekai, that pretty much answers it (and confirms my fears that this will punish online buyers).

/sarcasm
That'll be sweet playing in an empty Tyria for a few days

actually though I bet ettin farming will be generous

Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

04 Apr 2006 at 23:41 - 9

This most likey means that the game will be recived before the 28th and if not when the game offical hit the 28th you still have time to go get it.

Nevin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2005

05 Apr 2006 at 00:01 - 10

This is how it works. You have the pre-order key from the pre-order package? Correct? That will allow you to play April 27th for 24 hours. I requested 1 day delivery, EB Games delivers April 27th. So it works out perfectly I get the game midday April 28th

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

05 Apr 2006 at 04:43 - 11

This is just another reason why I don't preorder.

Commander Ryker

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jun 2005

R/

06 Apr 2006 at 20:11 - 12

I would think, that if you ordered it on line, that they would mail it in enough time for you to get it by the 28th.

SilentAssassin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

Remnants of Ascalon, KT alliance

R/N

06 Apr 2006 at 20:14 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

I would think, that if you ordered it on line, that they would mail it in enough time for you to get it by the 28th.

most of the shops I know do this...

Ka El Windstorm

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

R/

06 Apr 2006 at 23:39 - 14

Here's my situation. I pre-ordered Factions and the store doesn't have anymore pre-order packages. I asked if they would get anymore before the 28th and the guy said "no". So I am shit out of luck for being able to play early.

Edit: Nevermind I just bought the pre-order on Amazon for a dollar.