new gamer disc swapping - Guild Wars Forums

lynx59 · Nov 23, 2008, 06:48 PM // 18:48

Hi there, a friend of mine would like to try out guild wars, but would he be able to use my discs (instead of having to buy the first game) and create an account of his own that way, or would he only be able to use my account and my chars...we do not live near each other I'm in Wiltshire he is in Yorkshire, so it would be a case of posting them to him if it is possible to do that......Thanks in advance......lynx

tahunovas · Nov 23, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53

Your account is registered to your e-mail address - unless you give him your login details, he wouldn't be able to access your account.

It doesn't matter if he can or can't get a physical copy of the game - you can download the game client (what you install from the disks) from the official website. It's the code that came with the game that you need to register. And if you've already used it for your account, then he can only register by either buying it in a shop/online or purchasing it from the store on the official website.

dilan155 · Nov 23, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

the game itself can be downloaded from Guildwars.com website, but to make an account you need a key, without a key you cant access any of the contents. you can request a buddy trial key from the thread at the top of this section.

Lyle2000 · Nov 23, 2008, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Most gamestops sell a demo disk for all 3 guild wars campaigns. They only cost $2. Tell him to buy one of those. Or if you have one of the trial keys that came with your boxed versions.

snaek · Nov 23, 2008, 10:46 PM // 22:46

the disc is not required at all to play gw
its not even required to install gw

the account is the only thing that really matters

Elder III · Nov 23, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05

www.guildwarsguru.com and you can download the game client for free. To actually play you must pay for an account (that is you need to purchase an access key).

caballo_oscuro · Nov 23, 2008, 11:32 PM // 23:32

As well as above, account sharing is against the T&C's so if he logs in you may get banned and thus lose all the accomplishments you have on your acct.

If he wants to try the game, individual campaigns are really cheap in game and gamestop and the complete collection is around ??30. Tell him to get the demo and try it himself and don't risk your account.

Quaker · Nov 24, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

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Originally Posted by lynx59

Hi there, a friend of mine would like to try out guild wars, but would he be able to use my discs (instead of having to buy the first game) and create an account of his own that way, or would he only be able to use my account and my chars

No, he won't be able to create an account of his own. To create an account, you need an access key. If he tried to use your access key to create an account, GW would tell him the key was invalid, or in use. He should get a trial key to create his own account. If he likes the trial, he can simply add a regular access key (by purchasing one) to the trial account to continue with the same characters, etc.

It would be possible for him to use your account and characters, but you would have to tell him your account name and password. Sharing of accounts is, however, against the EULA (user agreement) and could get you banned. And, of course, there's no telling how much mess he could cause in your account.

Bottom line - get him/her a trial key or buy a retail package.

lynx59 · Nov 24, 2008, 03:35 PM // 15:35

Thanks for all your replies guys I appreciate the advice

Nov 23, 2008, 06:48 PM // 18:48	#1
lynx59 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Guild: The Knights Of Albion Profession: P/N	new gamer disc swapping Hi there, a friend of mine would like to try out guild wars, but would he be able to use my discs (instead of having to buy the first game) and create an account of his own that way, or would he only be able to use my account and my chars...we do not live near each other I'm in Wiltshire he is in Yorkshire, so it would be a case of posting them to him if it is possible to do that......Thanks in advance......lynx

Nov 24, 2008, 03:35 PM // 15:35	#9
lynx59 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Guild: The Knights Of Albion Profession: P/N	disc sharing Thanks for all your replies guys I appreciate the advice

Nov 23, 2008, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#2
tahunovas Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007 Guild: Moon Fang Profession: A/	Your account is registered to your e-mail address - unless you give him your login details, he wouldn't be able to access your account. It doesn't matter if he can or can't get a physical copy of the game - you can download the game client (what you install from the disks) from the official website. It's the code that came with the game that you need to register. And if you've already used it for your account, then he can only register by either buying it in a shop/online or purchasing it from the store on the official website.

Nov 23, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#3
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	the game itself can be downloaded from Guildwars.com website, but to make an account you need a key, without a key you cant access any of the contents. you can request a buddy trial key from the thread at the top of this section.

Nov 23, 2008, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#4
Lyle2000 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Guild: Greater Elona Explorer Corps Profession: E/	Most gamestops sell a demo disk for all 3 guild wars campaigns. They only cost $2. Tell him to buy one of those. Or if you have one of the trial keys that came with your boxed versions.

Nov 23, 2008, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#5
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	the disc is not required at all to play gw its not even required to install gw the account is the only thing that really matters

Nov 23, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#6
Elder III Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY) Profession: R/	www.guildwarsguru.com and you can download the game client for free. To actually play you must pay for an account (that is you need to purchase an access key).

Nov 23, 2008, 11:32 PM // 23:32	#7
caballo_oscuro Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Aura	As well as above, account sharing is against the T&C's so if he logs in you may get banned and thus lose all the accomplishments you have on your acct. If he wants to try the game, individual campaigns are really cheap in game and gamestop and the complete collection is around ??30. Tell him to get the demo and try it himself and don't risk your account.