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static deathbringer · Apr 20, 2005, 01:12 AM // 01:12

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Originally Posted by JjK

For those who have pre-ordered from GameStop, the release date is the 26'th, and info on any other places ETA?
GameStop
ETA: 4/26/05

(better, Aria?)

my gamestop the relase is the 28th, the ship date is the 26th, maybe your gettign them confused?>

Studio Ghibli · Apr 20, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16

.. if pre-orders can play on the 26th, but the game is going onto the shelves on the 28th, how do we play?

static deathbringer · Apr 20, 2005, 01:18 AM // 01:18

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Originally Posted by Studio Ghibli

.. if pre-orders can play on the 26th, but the game is going onto the shelves on the 28th, how do we play?

use your regular account like you have been over the past BWE's

on the 28th you will n eed the cd key out of the retail box to continue playing

Manderlock · Apr 20, 2005, 01:21 AM // 01:21

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Originally Posted by Studio Ghibli

.. if pre-orders can play on the 26th, but the game is going onto the shelves on the 28th, how do we play?

Pre-orders can play on the 27th and no sooner.

βlitzkrieg · Apr 20, 2005, 01:26 AM // 01:26

Yeah, the servers open 27th. If you have it preordered, and it's arrived at your house, then you can play.

DarkWasp · Apr 20, 2005, 01:37 AM // 01:37

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Originally Posted by βlitzkrieg

Yeah, the servers open 27th. If you have it preordered, and it's arrived at your house, then you can play.

You can also use your beta key from the 27th till the end of the 29th. That gives people a chance to play while waiting for there package.

Studio Ghibli · Apr 20, 2005, 01:38 AM // 01:38

I picked up a two-day prior date somewhere.

Trying to verify.

Manderlock · Apr 20, 2005, 02:12 AM // 02:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkWasp

You can also use your beta key from the 27th till the end of the 29th. That gives people a chance to play while waiting for there package.

you only get a 48 hour period, the 27th, and the 28th

Vampyre · Apr 20, 2005, 03:22 AM // 03:22

ok, I hope this is the place to post this...

Is it possible I can add other Pre Order keys to my account to get the extra items.. If so, I will go buy some pre order cd's from differnt retails (I bought mine and I'm going ot buy my game from EB, *Bow* *drool* but would like the shield etc....

Thanks...

Mok · Apr 20, 2005, 04:20 AM // 04:20

Just to let everyone know...

I had pre-ordered from Amazon a couple weeks ago, and in typical Amazon fashion, you have to /buy/ a pre-order disk seperately.

Anyway, against my better judgment, and past game ordering history, I /still/ selected the FREE shipping option.

Today, I was cruising around, thinking about the beta event I just played in, and decided to check back on the status of my order. I was getting a Shipping Date of April 12 - May 4, with a Delivered Date of May 7 - May 10. Just a little unaccptable.

So, I decide to bite the bullet and pay for shipping. That didn't change my Delivered Date estimates by much, Delivered May 8 as the latest it showed.

After seeing this, I fire off a support question, asking why the Shipping Date has a 3 week range, for a game released on the 28th. I get a response that all Amazon game pre-orders are in a queue, and they do not ship before the retail street date. Being in a queue, means that if they had enough sent to them, I could get it started processing on the 28th, and maybe get it by the 7th of May or the 10th. Best case scenario.

Unaccptable. So, I go past EB on my way home tonight, pre-order from there. Get confirmation that they will have a copy for me in hand on the 28th, and leave with a FREE pre-order pack. So, I just now canceled my Amazon order, too bad for them.

As an aside. Amazon's FREE shipping is very misleading. If you order something, and select the FREE shipping option, and Joe Blow down the street orders the same product but doesn't select the FREE option, he gets his package a lot sooner than you? Example, I pre-ordered HL2 from Amazon (had a $25 gift card) and selected the FREE shipping. A good friend of mine pre-orders two weeks later (the DAY before official release date), and he receives the game and completes the entire single player portion before I even have my copy in hand. Both shipped via UPS using the same options, both used the same packaging... Nice. So, if you're in a hurry, pony up the casholia... Most times, I'm not that interested in the dates, but for some reason GW sure has it in for me....

haha, very long post for my first, eh?

Mok

Jayes · Apr 20, 2005, 08:47 PM // 20:47

Does anyone know if its possible to change your shipping options after you finalized the order? I ordered from GameSpot with the standard ground shipping...but i dont wanna get the game so late after release...is there anyway to change this?

Jokme Izzle · Apr 21, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23

*newb here*
i got a couple of questions, so please bear with me

if i preorder the game for 10 dollars, and the game is 50, do i just have to pay 40 dollars for the rest of the game when it comes out? or do i have to pay 50?
i know the beta weekend stuff is over, but the in game special items in the preorder look pretty nice- is it even worth it to buy the preorder just for the items and bonus stuff?
also, i got thoroughly addicted to this game when a friend of mine gave me a friends pass- will my name on the friends pass be reserved when i get the full game? or will i have to make another one?
i'd appreciate some answers

thx!!

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 12:32 AM // 00:32

most stores treat it as a deposite and give you credit for the preorder

check your store to be sure

RikCs · Apr 21, 2005, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Ok, i'm confused I think

Should I have gotten a "preorder key" in my email? I'm not sure I get this...

"Now, you may have a combination of keys, and all will work at their appointed time. The preorder key works now for Beta Weekend Events and will be functional for the April 15 th BWE and for the Early Access period, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on April 27 th and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the day that Guild Wars becomes available, April 28 th . During this 48-hour Early Access period, you can come into the game, start your characters and attain levels, skills, items, and quest rewards that you will keep after the official launch takes place. To play in the Early Access period, you won't need the physical CD on which Guild Wars will be shipped because you can acquire the game assets ??? all the maps, characters, monsters, and spell effects ??? via our streaming technology."

I think I'm missing something. Do I have to physically go to my EB store and pick up a preorder package?

βlitzkrieg · Apr 21, 2005, 01:58 AM // 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkWasp

You can also use your beta key from the 27th till the end of the 29th. That gives people a chance to play while waiting for there package.

Using the BWE client??

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by RikCs

Ok, i'm confused I think

Should I have gotten a "preorder key" in my email? I'm not sure I get this...

I think I'm missing something. Do I have to physically go to my EB store and pick up a preorder package?

the preorder key is in the preorder box

it will have a white envelope with the preorder key to set up your account along with a friends one time pass (now useless)

if you did not get a preorder box (or envelope) with the keys in it you do not have it since you said you did not get the key codes in email

RikCs · Apr 21, 2005, 03:01 AM // 03:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

the preorder key is in the preorder box

it will have a white envelope with the preorder key to set up your account along with a friends one time pass (now useless)

if you did not get a preorder box (or envelope) with the keys in it you do not have it since you said you did not get the key codes in email

I have recieved nothing. I preordered from EBgames and got this response...

Dear Darren _______,
Thank you for ordering from EBgames.com. Your order number is xxxxxxxx. You will
need this number if you have any questions about your order. As soon as we ship
your order (pending credit authorization), we will send you a separate shipment
confirmation with more details. Our records show that you have ordered the
following:

Etc.

I got no key, I've been sent nothing.

Still confused. What am I supposed to get. A box with a cd and cdkey? The retail box? A preorder box? Is it sent to my door? what's in this preorder box?

Thinkin of cancelling and just buying it on the 28th.

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 03:16 AM // 03:16

how long ago did you order it?

it may take a few days to process and get to you.
if the preorder has shipped most places will not allow a cancel of it

either a box or an envelope

cd of music art misc
small game guide
white envelope with your key
and a friends key (expired now) for a beta event

RikCs · Apr 21, 2005, 03:23 AM // 03:23

It was ordered on the 14th...maybe I just haven't allowed enough time?

Loviatar · Apr 21, 2005, 03:25 AM // 03:25

i would get hold of them to confirm shipment as soon as possible

Apr 20, 2005, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#90
Mok Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Amazon.com Just to let everyone know... I had pre-ordered from Amazon a couple weeks ago, and in typical Amazon fashion, you have to /buy/ a pre-order disk seperately. Anyway, against my better judgment, and past game ordering history, I /still/ selected the FREE shipping option. Today, I was cruising around, thinking about the beta event I just played in, and decided to check back on the status of my order. I was getting a Shipping Date of April 12 - May 4, with a Delivered Date of May 7 - May 10. Just a little unaccptable. So, I decide to bite the bullet and pay for shipping. That didn't change my Delivered Date estimates by much, Delivered May 8 as the latest it showed. After seeing this, I fire off a support question, asking why the Shipping Date has a 3 week range, for a game released on the 28th. I get a response that all Amazon game pre-orders are in a queue, and they do not ship before the retail street date. Being in a queue, means that if they had enough sent to them, I could get it started processing on the 28th, and maybe get it by the 7th of May or the 10th. Best case scenario. Unaccptable. So, I go past EB on my way home tonight, pre-order from there. Get confirmation that they will have a copy for me in hand on the 28th, and leave with a FREE pre-order pack. So, I just now canceled my Amazon order, too bad for them. As an aside. Amazon's FREE shipping is very misleading. If you order something, and select the FREE shipping option, and Joe Blow down the street orders the same product but doesn't select the FREE option, he gets his package a lot sooner than you? Example, I pre-ordered HL2 from Amazon (had a $25 gift card) and selected the FREE shipping. A good friend of mine pre-orders two weeks later (the DAY before official release date), and he receives the game and completes the entire single player portion before I even have my copy in hand. Both shipped via UPS using the same options, both used the same packaging... Nice. So, if you're in a hurry, pony up the casholia... Most times, I'm not that interested in the dates, but for some reason GW sure has it in for me.... haha, very long post for my first, eh? Mok Last edited by Mok; Apr 20, 2005 at 04:24 AM // 04:24..

Apr 21, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#92
Jokme Izzle Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	preorder details after final BWE newb here i got a couple of questions, so please bear with me if i preorder the game for 10 dollars, and the game is 50, do i just have to pay 40 dollars for the rest of the game when it comes out? or do i have to pay 50? i know the beta weekend stuff is over, but the in game special items in the preorder look pretty nice- is it even worth it to buy the preorder just for the items and bonus stuff? also, i got thoroughly addicted to this game when a friend of mine gave me a friends pass- will my name on the friends pass be reserved when i get the full game? or will i have to make another one? i'd appreciate some answers thx!!

Apr 21, 2005, 01:56 AM // 01:56	#94
RikCs Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Ok, i'm confused I think Should I have gotten a "preorder key" in my email? I'm not sure I get this... "Now, you may have a combination of keys, and all will work at their appointed time. The preorder key works now for Beta Weekend Events and will be functional for the April 15 th BWE and for the Early Access period, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on April 27 th and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the day that Guild Wars becomes available, April 28 th . During this 48-hour Early Access period, you can come into the game, start your characters and attain levels, skills, items, and quest rewards that you will keep after the official launch takes place. To play in the Early Access period, you won't need the physical CD on which Guild Wars will be shipped because you can acquire the game assets ??? all the maps, characters, monsters, and spell effects ??? via our streaming technology." I think I'm missing something. Do I have to physically go to my EB store and pick up a preorder package? Last edited by RikCs; Apr 21, 2005 at 01:59 AM // 01:59..

Apr 21, 2005, 03:16 AM // 03:16	#98
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	how long ago did you order it? it may take a few days to process and get to you. if the preorder has shipped most places will not allow a cancel of it either a box or an envelope cd of music art misc small game guide white envelope with your key and a friends key (expired now) for a beta event Last edited by Loviatar; Apr 21, 2005 at 03:18 AM // 03:18..

Apr 20, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#82
Studio Ghibli Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Gaelic Storm	.. if pre-orders can play on the 26th, but the game is going onto the shelves on the 28th, how do we play?

Apr 20, 2005, 01:26 AM // 01:26	#85
βlitzkrieg Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Zealand Guild: The Obsidian Kings Profession: Me/N	Yeah, the servers open 27th. If you have it preordered, and it's arrived at your house, then you can play.

Apr 20, 2005, 01:38 AM // 01:38	#87
Studio Ghibli Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Gaelic Storm	I picked up a two-day prior date somewhere. Trying to verify.

Apr 20, 2005, 03:22 AM // 03:22	#89
Vampyre Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Guild: Carpathian Mists Profession: R/Rt	ok, I hope this is the place to post this... Is it possible I can add other Pre Order keys to my account to get the extra items.. If so, I will go buy some pre order cd's from differnt retails (I bought mine and I'm going ot buy my game from EB, Bow drool but would like the shield etc.... Thanks...

Apr 20, 2005, 08:47 PM // 20:47	#91
Jayes Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Does anyone know if its possible to change your shipping options after you finalized the order? I ordered from GameSpot with the standard ground shipping...but i dont wanna get the game so late after release...is there anyway to change this?

Apr 21, 2005, 12:32 AM // 00:32	#93
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	most stores treat it as a deposite and give you credit for the preorder check your store to be sure

Apr 21, 2005, 03:23 AM // 03:23	#99
RikCs Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	It was ordered on the 14th...maybe I just haven't allowed enough time?

Apr 21, 2005, 03:25 AM // 03:25	#100
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i would get hold of them to confirm shipment as soon as possible