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digital0verdose

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 18:37 - 1
I'm a manager for GameStop and just wanted to let everyone know that some areas received NFOs (Next Flight Over) for this game. Call your local GameStop and see if they were able to get in on this. The Raleigh area got about 200 so you might get lucky and have the full version at launch tonight. Hop to see you all soon.

Auntie I

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

Veritas Invictus

E/Me

26 Apr 2005 at 18:39 - 2
Only Preorder keys have access to night. The retail keys will be activated on the 28th.

Wind

Wind

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

W/Mo

26 Apr 2005 at 18:43 - 3
Right, you can't enter retail keys until tomorrow night.

digital0verdose

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 18:47 - 4
From my understanding, the game goes completely live tonight, however, those with the access keys will be able to join. With the game not being street dated, I assume that anyone with the full version should be able to play. I can't get anyone from Arena to answer my e-mails so I'm not 100%.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 18:54 - 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by digital0verdose
From my understanding, the game goes completely live tonight, however, those with the access keys will be able to join. With the game not being street dated, I assume that anyone with the full version should be able to play. I can't get anyone from Arena to answer my e-mails so I'm not 100%.
You have received your copy of the game early. The servers will be open for preorder customers starting 12:01am Seattle time Wednesday, and for other customers from 12:01am Seattle time Thursday.
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Lord Feriluce

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Shelton, WA

26 Apr 2005 at 18:54 - 6
Midnight tonight is the early access period, only those with pre-orders can play. Those who bought the game will be able to start midnight tomorrow, when the servers allow access with the retail keys.

Lunarhound

Lunarhound

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 19:22 - 7
I have my copy already, and the retail key doesn't work. Yes, I knew it wouldn't, but I figured I'd punch it in anyway, just so I could say that I'd tried it.

dbgtboy

dbgtboy

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

irl

i quit playing

26 Apr 2005 at 19:23 - 8
anyone know if best buy got theirs in?

Zai

Zai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 19:38 - 9
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lunarhound
I have my copy already, and the retail key doesn't work. Yes, I knew it wouldn't, but I figured I'd punch it in anyway, just so I could say that I'd tried it.

My retail key worked. Unfortunatly I used the retail key to create the account instead of my preorder key, and I don't think there will be a way for me to add my preorder key onto my account until they let everyone else in on the 28th. There's no way to access the account screen ingame unless you have a character made already.

maedrarle

maedrarle

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Deicidal Tendencies

W/

26 Apr 2005 at 19:55 - 10
I would run out and pick up a preorder if I were you, you can add in more preorder keys now.

Brungo

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Tampa,FL,USA

26 Apr 2005 at 20:00 - 11
I called all Gamestops within 20 miles of my house here in Tampa and St. pete. None of them have it yet. They are all getting them first thing in the am befor opening.

Zai

Zai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 20:01 - 12
Quote:
Originally Posted by maedrarle
I would run out and pick up a preorder if I were you, you can add in more preorder keys now.
I have the preorder key, I just have no way of entering it anywhere. I could create a new account and play tonight, but that account would die in 48 hours since I already used my retail key on the first account. I'm trying to get in contact with game support, hopefully they can add my key manually or tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Lord Feriluce

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Shelton, WA

26 Apr 2005 at 20:11 - 13
If you have characters already, you can enter all your keys. If you don't you'll have to wait until you can start the game itself (Which means if you entered your pre-order key first you can start tonight, if you entered retail key - I'm sorry )

Koraschuth Lucifaan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:04 - 14
Quote:
Originally Posted by dbgtboy
anyone know if best buy got theirs in?
The one near me at least wont be giving it out even if they have it. They stick strickly with the release date.

Phoenix Avenger

Phoenix Avenger

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2005

Wisconsin

Eternal Knights

E/Mo

26 Apr 2005 at 21:06 - 15
Best(im sorry, I meant worst) Buy "may" get the game thursday

LeakingBlood

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

Canada, Toronto

26 Apr 2005 at 21:07 - 16
What's the point in entering more than one pre-order key for one account?

Chadatog

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:08 - 17
Hey digital where do you work?? I'm in the raleigh area as well.

Edit: ^^^ you can get more than one pre order item (if you got the preorders from different stores eg. BB and EB or Target and GS)

Mario 64 Master

Mario 64 Master

wats going on

Join Date: Jan 2005

Trumbull, Connecticut

Nuclear Launch Detected [Nu]

W/Mo

26 Apr 2005 at 21:08 - 18
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeakingBlood
What's the point in entering more than one pre-order key for one account?
You can get more than one of the bonus preorder items if you have the preorder boxes from more than 1 store.

demonx5584

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:11 - 19
Ok, I'm a little confused. I just pre-ordered this game and it came with the pre-order key, poster, CD with extra stuff, etc.

Will I be able to play this game on midnight, the 27th? Which would technically be tonight since I'll still be up.

Chadatog

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:12 - 20
yes

(10 characters)

Zai

Zai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:12 - 21
Quote:
Originally Posted by itachi
Hmmm...

I received my pre-order package last week, installed the client and entered the key.

Yesterday I received my CE package and installed the full version. Using the same account I tried to log in and it stated to put in a key again so I entered the retail key!

Holy crap, does that mean I can't play tonight? What is the deal?
No, I think that means you did it right. Your account is now flagged for the preorder bonus and for continued play after the 28th.

LeakingBlood

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

Canada, Toronto

26 Apr 2005 at 21:12 - 22
Hehe, although I got my bow, I'm not that crazy for those bonus items.
I think it would be better to use your pre-orders to getting another account, since what you paid goes towards to final price.

Zai

Zai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:15 - 23
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeakingBlood
Hehe, although I got my bow, I'm not that crazy for those bonus items.
I think it would be better to use your pre-orders to getting another account, since what you paid goes towards to final price.
If you don't add a retail key to a preorder account it becomes unplayable on the 29th.

Blazing_Glory16

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:17 - 24
So I guess if the pre-order event starts tonight at 12:01 Seattle time....then that means it starts 3:00 am in New York?

demonx5584

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:17 - 25
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chadatog
yes

(10 characters)
Thanks for the quick reply!

Zai

Zai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 21:19 - 26
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blazing_Glory16
So I guess if the pre-order event starts tonight at 12:01 Seattle time....then that means it starts 3:00 am in New York?
Ya. 3:01am EST.

bobert

Core Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

TX

R/Me

26 Apr 2005 at 21:50 - 27
Yeah, I just called BestBuy and they making me wait til Thursday to pick it up, whether they have received it yet or not.

Skult

Skult

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2005

Vancouver BC Canada

Army of Ascension

W/Mo

26 Apr 2005 at 21:56 - 28
Ok I have my retail copy and my pre-order key. So, I install game and when it asks for a key I use my pre-order key first then will I be prompt for my retail key?

NotoriousEvil

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 22:10 - 29
Yeah, use your preorder key so u can get in at 12 am pst, then when thursday night comes around and the clock hits 12am pst, if you are in game, it'll boot you out and then you're to re-login adding the retail key.

Griswold Blak

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 22:21 - 30
um you can get your pre-orders from bestbuy if you call and ask if they got them in , most of them got them in some didnt yet, the bestbuy trucks kind of drive everywhere and anywhere i know at 10-11 tonight the bestbuy in mount laurel will have the truck in with guildwars on it! unless someone hijacks or blows it up?

jamos

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 22:31 - 31
Preorder event starts 27th 3:01 am for EST
2:01 am Central time
1:01 am Mountain time
12:01 am Pacific time

Retail Starts 28th 3:01 am EST
2:01 am Central
1:01 am Mountain
12:01 am Pacific time

jamos

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 22:32 - 32
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skult
Ok I have my retail copy and my pre-order key. So, I install game and when it asks for a key I use my pre-order key first then will I be prompt for my retail key?
yes you will when it goes retail on the 28th

digital0verdose

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

26 Apr 2005 at 23:08 - 33
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chadatog
Hey digital where do you work?? I'm in the raleigh area as well.

Edit: ^^^ you can get more than one pre order item (if you got the preorders from different stores eg. BB and EB or Target and GS)
I've worked at a bunch of the stores including Capital Blvd, Crab Tree and now North Gate Mall.