What do I do with my second account that I don't need? - Guild Wars Forums

teenchi · Nov 17, 2006, 08:48 PM // 20:48

What are my options for my second account I have? Unfortunately, I purchased a second copy of Factions in order to have more characters and then the character slots came out a few months later. I never use this account except for storing random materials but I don't really need it. I have 11 character slots on my primary account that has Proph/Factions and NF. I feel like this account is a waste now.

Is there a way I could give it to a guild member that only has Prophecies and could they link it to their account if I did or would it forever remain independent of another pre-existing account?

I've asked some of my real life friends if they want it and they aren't interested in my "twisted fantasy" world.

Any suggestions? What is considered ok and not ok?

DeanBB · Nov 17, 2006, 08:51 PM // 20:51

You cannot merge an existing account with another, it just isn't possible.

Your best bet is to give it to a friend that doesn't have an account now.

SirRobin · Nov 17, 2006, 09:26 PM // 21:26

if u don't mind i'd take it off of your hands...
i wanted factions but i can't afford it

Greygon · Nov 17, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Give it to someone. They can buy Prophecies or Nightfall and link them. I have seen this in my guild a lot. Many of our players bought multiple copies for the extra slots and now they just set in the bottom of our guild roster as "Last on - 3 months" Surely you know SOMEONE who would enjoy it.

Kais Unduli · Nov 17, 2006, 11:41 PM // 23:41

You could save the account in hopes of getting a rare pet or two next year, but otherwise just give it to someone who is looking for a Factions account.

alexthefire · Nov 17, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47

I have always wanted factions! (hint hint I would like it ;D)

lennymon · Nov 18, 2006, 12:07 AM // 00:07

It is ok to GIVE an acct away with regards to the eula as far as Im aware.... and just plain nice.

Malice Black · Nov 18, 2006, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Run a competition on here, winner gets the account. It's been done before and the mods/admin allowed it.

teenchi · Nov 18, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15

I think I'll ask some guild members if they have any friends I can give the account to who want to give guildwars a try. If they don't I'll come back here and see what is the proper way to give it away to someone.

I'm still fuzzy on whether it's ok to give it away like another poster mentioned. It seems like a real waste if you can't give the account away.

Markaedw · Nov 18, 2006, 02:22 AM // 02:22

Mule it, thats what I did.

You can also check with your local law enforcement. My state, Utah, has people playing MMOs as part of the child protection.

SirRobin · Nov 19, 2006, 01:49 AM // 01:49

one thing you could do is sell it on guild wars or u can give it to me becuase my friend wants to play and he can't afford the game cause he has to buy christmas presents for his brother and sister(family thing)

Pkest · Nov 19, 2006, 03:22 AM // 03:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirRobin

one thing you could do is sell it on guild wars or u can give it to me becuase my friend wants to play and he can't afford the game cause he has to buy christmas presents for his brother and sister(family thing)

Selling accounts for either real world money or in-game money violates the eula and can result in all connected parties' accounts being closed.

Warpy · Nov 19, 2006, 03:38 AM // 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirRobin

one thing you could do is sell it on guild wars or u can give it to me becuase my friend wants to play and he can't afford the game cause he has to buy christmas presents for his brother and sister(family thing)

You need to read this: http://www.guildwars.com/support/leg...-agreement.php

Selling an account in game will breach code of conduct and will result in termination of the account, so it's important when giving advice on these forums that you know your stuff, as it may one day cause someone to get into unwanted trouble...

*Darcy* · Nov 19, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47

To answer one question, the extra Factions could not be linked to an existing account. New accounts could be linked to it. So if the person you gave it to then bought Prophecies or Nightfall, they would be able to link the new one.

Perhaps if you PM one of this forum's moderators, they would be able to tell you if a registered account can be GIVEN to another person without violating your Terms of Agreement. If the answer is yes, then you might want to hold a contest in your guild for it.

Nov 17, 2006, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#1
teenchi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: PST Guild: Heros of Titans Realm [HotR] Profession: W/Mo	What do I do with my second account that I don't need? What are my options for my second account I have? Unfortunately, I purchased a second copy of Factions in order to have more characters and then the character slots came out a few months later. I never use this account except for storing random materials but I don't really need it. I have 11 character slots on my primary account that has Proph/Factions and NF. I feel like this account is a waste now. Is there a way I could give it to a guild member that only has Prophecies and could they link it to their account if I did or would it forever remain independent of another pre-existing account? I've asked some of my real life friends if they want it and they aren't interested in my "twisted fantasy" world. Any suggestions? What is considered ok and not ok?

Nov 17, 2006, 08:51 PM // 20:51	#2
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	You cannot merge an existing account with another, it just isn't possible. Your best bet is to give it to a friend that doesn't have an account now.

Nov 17, 2006, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#3
SirRobin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Guild: Six Dragons [SD] Profession: W/Mo	if u don't mind i'd take it off of your hands... i wanted factions but i can't afford it

Nov 17, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#4
Greygon Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arkansas Guild: Knights of the Republic (KOTR) Profession: W/R	Give it to someone. They can buy Prophecies or Nightfall and link them. I have seen this in my guild a lot. Many of our players bought multiple copies for the extra slots and now they just set in the bottom of our guild roster as "Last on - 3 months" Surely you know SOMEONE who would enjoy it.

Nov 17, 2006, 11:41 PM // 23:41	#5
Kais Unduli Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Room V	You could save the account in hopes of getting a rare pet or two next year, but otherwise just give it to someone who is looking for a Factions account.

Nov 17, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#6
alexthefire Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mlgpro.com/forums Profession: W/	I have always wanted factions! (hint hint I would like it ;D)

Nov 18, 2006, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#7
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	It is ok to GIVE an acct away with regards to the eula as far as Im aware.... and just plain nice.

Nov 18, 2006, 12:29 AM // 00:29	#8
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Run a competition on here, winner gets the account. It's been done before and the mods/admin allowed it.

Nov 18, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#9
teenchi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: PST Guild: Heros of Titans Realm [HotR] Profession: W/Mo	I think I'll ask some guild members if they have any friends I can give the account to who want to give guildwars a try. If they don't I'll come back here and see what is the proper way to give it away to someone. I'm still fuzzy on whether it's ok to give it away like another poster mentioned. It seems like a real waste if you can't give the account away.

Nov 18, 2006, 02:22 AM // 02:22	#10
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	Mule it, thats what I did. You can also check with your local law enforcement. My state, Utah, has people playing MMOs as part of the child protection.

Nov 19, 2006, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#11
SirRobin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Guild: Six Dragons [SD] Profession: W/Mo	one thing you could do is sell it on guild wars or u can give it to me becuase my friend wants to play and he can't afford the game cause he has to buy christmas presents for his brother and sister(family thing)

Nov 19, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47	#14
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	To answer one question, the extra Factions could not be linked to an existing account. New accounts could be linked to it. So if the person you gave it to then bought Prophecies or Nightfall, they would be able to link the new one. Perhaps if you PM one of this forum's moderators, they would be able to tell you if a registered account can be GIVEN to another person without violating your Terms of Agreement. If the answer is yes, then you might want to hold a contest in your guild for it.