Day Of Tengu - Head Start Event

Starsky-sama

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Land of the Z Chest \o/

[NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil.

W/

O.o I wouldnt mind looking like that^. not at all. nice close-ups.

floppinghog

floppinghog

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

pit of brimstone

Squad Six Six Six [ssss]

A/Me

problem is, who and what should get the masks !_! gah!

ozbrat

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

Canberra ACT Aust

Temple of Older Gamers

W/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Angelica
Yes Avecess I agree 100% !! I paid for my CE pre-order at EB about a month ago and up till today I have no pre-order keys!
I find all this very upsetting and most unfair!

/Angelica
Well if you are in Canberra A.C.T. , the Civic EB Store still has pre order boxes for anyone that has pre ordered and anyone who does so before game release.

Apocamentus

Apocamentus

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2006

Mo/W

anyone else ordered from Sendit.com , I did ages ago, and am a bit worried they won't supply me with a CD key. Anyone else order it form there who could give me some info? Also from the websites that are definitly giving out the pree order keys, have you guys already been sent them? O will tehy be sent at a later stage? Also will teh keys be sent via email? (this is how my proohecies one was sent to me). Thanks

Kidney Licker

Kidney Licker

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Europe Server

With 2 extra character slots available for the headstart I think that the hardest thing for me will be what to name them! With the special event masks I'd kinda like to not delete any characters due to bad names if I do have time to get the Tengu masks for them.

demon dantes

demon dantes

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

ny

Iyanden Wraithguard

Mo/Me

ok all well and good to get the dumb mask and maybe i missed it but is that all the 24 hr advance is or will i actually b able to play factions? if this question was answered srry if not could someone let me know please thnx

Mercyful Fate

Mercyful Fate

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

South Carolina

The Vanguard of Asylum [ASY]

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sidra
I do.
Word. Couldn't agree with you more Sidra

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

Sweet! Already got my pre-order key in place, I'm getting these masks for mr Ranger and as many character as possible. I can't wait!

Grammar

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Cosmetic or functional?

That's all I want to know.

Are we talking another cosmetic oddity like the pumpkin helm and santa hat, or are these masks actually going to have any serious viability in the armor department?

Swampgirl Inez

Swampgirl Inez

"I love reading trash!"

Join Date: May 2005

Home Again

For those of you having pre-order questions/problems, please move your conversation here.

penguo

penguo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Abaddons Bane

N/

Again this mask should be sweet, i'm glad there doing something like this for us.

(I hope CE gets to my local Bestbuy on time cause i want my mask on assasin or rit and i will only most likely have time to get one, and If doesnt get there within the ten days the character will be gone.)

Starsky-sama

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Land of the Z Chest \o/

[NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil.

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by penguo
I hope CE gets to my local Bestbuy on time cause i want my mask on assasin or rit and i will only most likely have time to get one,
/me thinks this event only runs on the 27th?

the way you could get your mask on your assass or rit would be if you have the preorder early access.(you do not need your full copy cd key of GW:F yet)

Quote:
Originally Posted by penguo
and If doesnt get there within the ten days the character will be gone.)
the 10 days thing: Gaile said, "unaccessible", and it will not be deleted.

kade

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Currently residing in ToA dis 1

Mo/

Has anyone had a successful Pre-order online? I am considering ordering online and would like to know, at what point do i get my preorder key? do they email it to you? must i contact a sales representative to get it?


anyone know?

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by kade
Has anyone had a successful Pre-order online? I am considering ordering online and would like to know, at what point do i get my preorder key? do they email it to you? must i contact a sales representative to get it?


anyone know?
you might check the 3 at the bottom of this page from the GW site

http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...sheadstart.php

i have used GAMESTOP but they dont email keys.

very good luck with them twice now for GW as my CE shipped last friday

EDIT

HERE IS THE PART

Quote:
The Head Start Event and the Day of the Tengu quest series are available only to pre-order customers of Guild Wars Factions. Want to get in on the action? Check with your local retailer, or pre-order Guild Wars Factions online and obtain an access key in time to participate in the event. Here are the participating online retailers:


CompUSA
GameStop
EBGames
ALSO THE GAME GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Exoudeous

Exoudeous

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Honor Warriors

E/

/off topic

game guides for mmos, are not only stupid, but they are pointless.

the info, which is usually wrong to begin with, would become obsolete after the first few updates.

even then, I think buying game guides in general is stupid, not only are games these days easy to figure out, but you can get all the info online for FREE.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Exoudeous
/off topic

game guides for mmos, are not only stupid, but they are pointless.

the info, which is usually wrong to begin with, would become obsolete after the first few updates.

.
considering this was written by Aned people i suspect the information may be better.

besides i like the maps.

and yes i did get it

Exoudeous

Exoudeous

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Honor Warriors

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Loviatar
considering this was written by Aned people i suspect the information may be better.

besides i like the maps.

and yes i did get it
doesnt change the fact they are still pointless in mmos because of updates, heck there is supposed to be a skill balance really soon anyways.

and even still you can find up to date maps and guides online for free.

Viatus

Viatus

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2006

Orlando

The Vicious Dogs of War

W/Mo

I got 2 pre-orders, 8 char so i'm getting a mask for all prof/ god it's going to be a long day... I got mine at Best Buy in Orlando Sux for the rest of you...Plus I look at this event as a treet for all the Guild Wars Slave/Fans. so if you didn't get a pree order well...Sorry

Edit: I hope the masks don't SUCK!!!

penguo

penguo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Abaddons Bane

N/

Oh yeah to the person who quoted me, i meant i want the ce to make me look even cooler after i get my mask cause i have a preorder

EagleEye33

EagleEye33

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

In a House...duh

Untouchable Heroes

R/E

Meh im not gonna bother with that, i'll wear it for like a day then it will end up taking up storage likw my pumpkin and christmas items. Interested to see what it will look like though.

Captain Krompdown

Captain Krompdown

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

The furious fist of Kromp is upon you.

[PhD]; Brave and Manly Leader

sounds to me like they're trying to keep people in the "head start" event from actually getting a HEAD START on anything productive.

/cynicism off

isamu kurosawa

isamu kurosawa

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

United Kingdom

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Krompdown
sounds to me like they're trying to keep people in the "head start" event from actually getting a HEAD START on anything productive.

/cynicism off
meh, i wsa gonna just explore on the headstart and only quest, missions when all my guildies get to play the next day

Bowman Artemis

Bowman Artemis

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Gold Coast, Australia.

Overclockers Australia [OCAU]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
Here's a bit of information:

Those of you who were disappointed to learn that you could not pre-order Factions might try calling your retailers again. Some have gotten a few more of the boxes in stock. More importantly, today we sealed the deal for retailers to offer Factions Pre-order keys through their online stores. (See links on the Day of the Tengu page.)

These are new keys, brand new today. So if they didn't have them, or couldn't give them, they can now. I just followed a link and found stores offering other goodies, too!

Hope to see you at Day of the Tengu!
I demand some Australian love, we didn't get any preorder packages shipped.

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

Do you need to buy factions before you can get to the headstart? Or just have the preorder acess key on your account..ya know the one where u get the dragon fang?

JMFD

JMFD

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Looking...

E/

I just hope that they dont make reciving the masks be at timed intervals like the holiday events, as everyone will be treated as in the time zone.. which would be kinda insane.

Vahn Roi

Vahn Roi

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

[HiDE]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Exoudeous
/off topic

game guides for mmos, are not only stupid, but they are pointless.

the info, which is usually wrong to begin with, would become obsolete after the first few updates.

even then, I think buying game guides in general is stupid, not only are games these days easy to figure out, but you can get all the info online for FREE.
Our friend and trusty ally, GuildWiki

It's sad, I'm seriously thinking of fiegning illness to stay home for the event on thursday.

and for JMFD

Quote:
Originally Posted by GW.com
In Cantha, you are invited to complete a series of quests in honor of the Tengu, quests that also aid in the effort to beat back the erstwhile invading forces. If you are successful, you will earn Naga Fangs, which you can exchange for unique rewards! At periodic intervals throughout the course of the day's event, be sure that you visit Shing Jea Monastery, where you will find that, if you have a sufficient number of Naga Fangs, the fangs will be converted into wearable Tengu Masks. These coveted items—customized just for you—will be unique across all Guild Wars campaigns!
:[

Denny Pace

Denny Pace

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Good Eye Sniper [GeS]

I'm just going to throw in with the rest of us who thinks that having the head-start on Thursday and the official start on Friday is a completely sucky decision. It could barely be more inconvenient, both for people who work and people who go to school. I'm sure, though, that it's rather convenient for those who work on the game itself, as the number of people joining up on Thu and Fri will be mitigated a bit, and the dev team can start pumping out the inevitable needed fixes during the regular work week.

So, for me, the head start is pretty much a non-event.

David Lionmaster

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

above the floor and below the celing

Fortunes Favored

Quote:
Originally Posted by Exoudeous
/off topic

game guides for mmos, are not only stupid, but they are pointless.

the info, which is usually wrong to begin with, would become obsolete after the first few updates.

even then, I think buying game guides in general is stupid, not only are games these days easy to figure out, but you can get all the info online for FREE.
It seems like in 90% of your posts, you are complaining about something, it's kind of annoying.

I can't wait to get a mask for my ranger. Can we start new characters in Cantha and get masks for them the same day too? Because im making a A/W that I want to get a mask for.

natuxatu

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

I have the preorder and everything so I'm good to go for the mask but I do agree that it's kind of a bad call to have an event on that day. There could be stability issues for one... and I love in game events but having a day headstart is reward enough if you ask me. I rather the move this in-game event back a month or maybe make it this weekend or next weekend so everyone can join in.

Mtank325

Mtank325

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Crimson Blood Dragons [CBD]

Heh, I just got my pre-order key. I actually got it delievered a few weeks ago to my home, but I'm here at college. I didn't think I'd miss much from missing early access, but I like the sound of this new headgear. I had to get both my parents trying to figure out what the access code was over the phone.

Vahn Roi

Vahn Roi

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

[HiDE]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Denny Pace
I'm just going to throw in with the rest of us who thinks that having the head-start on Thursday and the official start on Friday is a completely sucky decision. It could barely be more inconvenient, both for people who work and people who go to school. I'm sure, though, that it's rather convenient for those who work on the game itself, as the number of people joining up on Thu and Fri will be mitigated a bit, and the dev team can start pumping out the inevitable needed fixes during the regular work week.

So, for me, the head start is pretty much a non-event.
Yeah, I just checked my school attendance records and if I miss another day I will be held back. But I should still get to experience the last 8 hours or so of the event which has to be long enough to get at least one mask.

Sidra

Sidra

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

CT

NITE

R/

My school is taking a trip to Washington. I have the rest of today to finish amassing my gold and ascend my mesmer, then I have tomorrow in school, and then I'll be home for 4 days (I'm not going). This will be awesome...


edit: poor you Vahn. They can't hold me back unlesss I miss over 30 days and have below average grades. I've missed around 14 and have awesome grades. Do they work like that at your school?

Bowman Artemis

Bowman Artemis

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Gold Coast, Australia.

Overclockers Australia [OCAU]

WTB: Preorder Access Key. Paying: 10plat/g/$.

Srsly though, I want a mask. I missed out on halloween cos of time zone differences and now this? Bleh.

This thread makes me hurt HERE! *thumps random area on chest, hoping that's where the heart is* I want my tengu.

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neo Nugget
Do you need to buy factions before you can get to the headstart? Or just have the preorder acess key on your account..ya know the one where u get the dragon fang?
can anyone answet this?;

Bowman Artemis

Bowman Artemis

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Gold Coast, Australia.

Overclockers Australia [OCAU]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neo Nugget
can anyone answet this?;
Just need the preorder key.

guardian alchemist

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2005

happy hellion network

W/Mo

when u put the pre order key into your game does it give u an extra slots to make assin and ritualist if your not able to use your prophecies.

vaxmor

vaxmor

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Ascalon

R/

"sounds to me like they're trying to keep people in the "head start" event from actually getting a HEAD START on anything productive."

no one is forcing you to do the tengu day.
go do what you want.
stop whining.

Bowman Artemis

Bowman Artemis

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Gold Coast, Australia.

Overclockers Australia [OCAU]

Quote:
Originally Posted by guardian alchemist
when u put the pre order key into your game does it give u an extra slots to make assin and ritualist if your not able to use your prophecies.
Yes, but the extra slots will be removed in 10 days if you don't add a retail factions key.

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

whered ya hear that?

Neo Nugget

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

i have the preorder key on my account....it doesnt give you any extra slots.