LAN center - Guild Wars Forums

Killerah · Apr 29, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Hey guys, just got Guild Wars (and I'm loving it). Anyway, I know this guy who owns a LAN center and I was wondering if it would be legal to install guild wars on all the computers using just one copy of the game. Normally it'd be obviously illegal, but since guild wars doesn't require a key until you create a login, and because you can download an installer for the client off guildwars.com I was thinking it might be legal. I think it would be cool to be able to go into any old LAN center, put in your user name and password, and play guild wars from there.

Thanks

-Nate

Bgnome · Apr 29, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56

he can install guild wars onto all his computers. he doesnt even need to buy the game. all he needs to do is to download the online client.

that doesnt mean anyone could actually play though. people would need their own account for that..

Auntie I · Apr 29, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Don't ya think this'll be a great game for Internet Cafe's. I can go any where and play as long as they have the client installed.

Killerah · Apr 29, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Yes, I know, but it would be better to install the game from the discs so it wouldn't have to download everything. And the people needing their own account thing is sort of what I was saying would be cool.

Auntie I · Apr 29, 2005, 04:04 PM // 16:04

The data streaming to the computer is the same for everyone. Installing from a CD is just a convenience not a necessity. The account Information (Usernames, passwords, characters etc) are stored on the game servers not the local computers. All that's stored locally are maps, interface files, fonts, dialog choices etc that are the same for everyone. This game is already designed to be mobile.

Killerah · Apr 30, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46

Yes, but when you're using the client from the site, doesn't it have to download a ton of stuff whenever you go somewhere new? I just think it would be better to install from CD, so yeah, is that legal?

Freyas · Apr 30, 2005, 11:11 AM // 11:11

Yes, you can install GW on as many computers as you ever would want to- there are no limits on the number of computers you can install the game on. Instead of limiting the installation like so many games, and having to deal with things like cracked CD's, etc, GW can be installed anywhere. The limitation is that you need to have a registered account with a valid key to play. ArenaNet gets to verify that the key you enter is one that they've sent out when you create the account, and it's very nice in it's portability- you can play on any computer that has it installed, just by putting in your email and pass.

So yes, it is legal to install GW from CD onto all of the computers at the LAN center.

Killerah · Apr 30, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55

AWESOME! That is really really cool, I should go tell that guy to install it on all his computers then

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Apr 29, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43	#1
Killerah Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	LAN center Hey guys, just got Guild Wars (and I'm loving it). Anyway, I know this guy who owns a LAN center and I was wondering if it would be legal to install guild wars on all the computers using just one copy of the game. Normally it'd be obviously illegal, but since guild wars doesn't require a key until you create a login, and because you can download an installer for the client off guildwars.com I was thinking it might be legal. I think it would be cool to be able to go into any old LAN center, put in your user name and password, and play guild wars from there. Thanks -Nate

Apr 29, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#2
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	he can install guild wars onto all his computers. he doesnt even need to buy the game. all he needs to do is to download the online client. that doesnt mean anyone could actually play though. people would need their own account for that.. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 30, 2005, 11:11 AM // 11:11	#7
Freyas Champion of the Absurd Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Spirits of War Profession: Mo/W	Yes, you can install GW on as many computers as you ever would want to- there are no limits on the number of computers you can install the game on. Instead of limiting the installation like so many games, and having to deal with things like cracked CD's, etc, GW can be installed anywhere. The limitation is that you need to have a registered account with a valid key to play. ArenaNet gets to verify that the key you enter is one that they've sent out when you create the account, and it's very nice in it's portability- you can play on any computer that has it installed, just by putting in your email and pass. So yes, it is legal to install GW from CD onto all of the computers at the LAN center. __________________ Freyas- Spirits of War ~The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

Apr 29, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#3
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	Don't ya think this'll be a great game for Internet Cafe's. I can go any where and play as long as they have the client installed.

Apr 29, 2005, 04:04 PM // 16:04	#5
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	The data streaming to the computer is the same for everyone. Installing from a CD is just a convenience not a necessity. The account Information (Usernames, passwords, characters etc) are stored on the game servers not the local computers. All that's stored locally are maps, interface files, fonts, dialog choices etc that are the same for everyone. This game is already designed to be mobile.

Apr 30, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#6
Killerah Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Yes, but when you're using the client from the site, doesn't it have to download a ton of stuff whenever you go somewhere new? I just think it would be better to install from CD, so yeah, is that legal?

Apr 30, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#8
Killerah Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	AWESOME! That is really really cool, I should go tell that guy to install it on all his computers then .