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bilateralrope · Aug 28, 2007, 10:06 AM // 10:06

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

There is no mechanic for allowing that, I'm sorry.

There isn't ?

I remember that the Factions pre-order allowed us to play for a few days after the Factions retail went live. It was even extended due to delays in getting the CE to some countries. All I'm asking for is for that to be done again.

So I don't understand how you have lost the capability to do that.

quickmonty · Aug 28, 2007, 10:53 AM // 10:53

Gaile .... should I attempt to buy GWEN at 3:00 AM (eastern) from the in-game store and get stuck in the 'mad rush', or wait until Tuesday, which is when stores in my area put new games on the shelf? I purchased the pre-release online a week ahead of time. Now you are telling me I can't do the same with the full release. I'm sorry, but I just don't comprehend.

Cebe · Aug 28, 2007, 10:56 AM // 10:56

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Originally Posted by cdgsax

If these people were unsure and took the time to ask the store clerk at Gamestop, EB Games, etc when the game goes live, it would save them and Anet the frustration.

The problem is, I went into the Inverness branch of GAME last year to buy the pre-order pack for Nightfall...I couldn't see it on the shelves and when I asked if they had it in stock I was told "What is Guild Wars?". I don't hold out much hope for staff knowing what date the game goes live if they haven't even heard of it.

(despite the previous games were sat right there on the shelf).

lucifer_uk · Aug 28, 2007, 11:34 AM // 11:34

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Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

The problem is, I went into the Inverness branch of GAME last year to buy the pre-order pack for Nightfall...I couldn't see it on the shelves and when I asked if they had it in stock I was told "What is Guild Wars?". I don't hold out much hope for staff knowing what date the game goes live if they haven't even heard of it.

(despite the previous games were sat right there on the shelf).

Same at my GAME store, but after I explained what it was he happily went in the back and got the full NF game for me 3 days before it went live.

After speaking to someone I know at the GAME store Victoria Centre, Nottingham they will sell the game tomorrow (Wednesday) evening and all of Thursday. They won't bother telling people its not live yet to play, only that its an expansion and you need an original Guild Wars game to play it.

Vahn Roi · Aug 28, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39

Gamestop in my area will have it tomorrow.

Sarevok Thordin · Aug 28, 2007, 12:02 PM // 12:02

When will the game become purchasable in the online store? Hoping it's thursday so I can just login and go when it goes live (And of course, have the bonus pack secured)

thezed · Aug 28, 2007, 12:19 PM // 12:19

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I just spoke with Jeff Strain, and he said that there are all sorts of restrictions on selling a product in advance of the ability to use it. Once the game goes live, it's possible for us to do so, but we cannot, for instance, store your credit card information from your purchase of the Prerelease Bonus Pack and then charge you a month later when the game is released. It sounds like such a good idea, but it's not practical in a business sense.

Thanks for pulling for us on this one Gail. I guess if Jeff says its not "business possible" we will just have to wait untill release. I plan on purchasing from the online store around the crack of dawn here in CST.

That "early bird" hour seems to be pretty slow. Most the "night owls" are off to bed and the "normal" people are not up yet.

X-Bomb · Aug 28, 2007, 12:22 PM // 12:22

ok so people who preordered from anet will get access to EOTN later then some people who simply went into a shop and bought it early, and I didnt mention ANET charges more and doesnt give u a box. gg Anet LOL. + no doubt all this online store "preparation" will fail, as is the case in 99% of Anets update. Infact since they are making preparations they probably broken something along the way and all of us will have our credit card details stolen. All hope is lost. Abort mission.

naughteblonde · Aug 28, 2007, 12:26 PM // 12:26

Quite the opposite for me. Preordered 2 copies of GW:EN from Amazon UK and they wont even begin dispatch until the 3rd September with delivery estimated around the 6th.

xyke · Aug 28, 2007, 01:06 PM // 13:06

I've bought ALL my GuildWars releases at least 2 days in advance up to now, will have to check out tomorrow if GW:EN is being sold aswell.

The store I buy my GuildWars copies from: Free Record Shop (Netherlands)

Farrell-Zander · Aug 28, 2007, 01:37 PM // 13:37

It would be nice to know at what time GW:EN comes out, so I can buy it in the online store before the Bonus Mission Pack expires. If it does expire I'll buy the game in the shop for the box...

Malthan · Aug 28, 2007, 01:55 PM // 13:55

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It would be nice to know at what time GW:EN comes out, so I can buy it in the online store before the Bonus Mission Pack expires. If it does expire I'll buy the game in the shop for the box...

From the GW site:
"Spend a total of $29 USD (...) between Noon Pacific Time July 5, 2007 and Noon Pacific Time October 31, 2007."

Do you honestly think that the online store won't sell the game before October 31?

Solas · Aug 28, 2007, 02:40 PM // 14:40

My local store hasnt sold it yet

if anet make any more addons to GW (whish i really hope they do) could ye release a week before it goes live?

as to make sure anyone who wants to buy retail can

Gaile Gray · Aug 28, 2007, 02:52 PM // 14:52

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Originally Posted by bilateralrope

I remember that the Factions pre-order allowed us to play for a few days after the Factions retail went live. It was even extended due to delays in getting the CE to some countries. All I'm asking for is for that to be done again. So I don't understand how you have lost the capability to do that.

We have not "lost" the capability, we have chosen to offer a different type of event: A sneak peek weekend instead of early access. The game is not coded to let people have both, we do not choose to offer both, and instead chose the former rather than the latter.

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Originally Posted by X-Bomb

ok so people who preordered from anet will get access to EOTN later then some people who simply went into a shop and bought it early, and I didnt mention ANET charges more and doesnt give u a box. gg Anet LOL. + no doubt all this online store "preparation" will fail, as is the case in 99% of Anets update. Infact since they are making preparations they probably broken something along the way and all of us will have our credit card details stolen. All hope is lost. Abort mission.

Have you read this thread? If not, I invite you to do so. No one will have access until we grant it -- 12:01 AM Pacific time on August 31st. Which is when the game is available in the in-game store. Therefore, someone can buy the game, clutch the game box close to him for a day or two, even sleep with it under his pillow, but he ain't playin' until August 31st at one minute past Midnight, Pacific Time.

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Originally Posted by Farrell-Zander

It would be nice to know at what time GW:EN comes out, so I can buy it in the online store before the Bonus Mission Pack expires. If it does expire I'll buy the game in the shop for the box...

Tell me you're joking. Visit www.guildwars.com. The time and date is given in about 50 places, and there's even a count-down counter which applies to both sales in the in-game store and launch of the game.

Bread Fan · Aug 28, 2007, 03:21 PM // 15:21

People are actually going to buy this latest chapter? I imagine it will be only pve players doing it since most hardcore pvp players have moved on long ago.

I am curious are there any pvp players that intend to buy this game that started pvp from the original release? And by pvp players I don't mean RA.

poozle · Aug 28, 2007, 03:34 PM // 15:34

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Originally Posted by naughteblonde

Quite the opposite for me. Preordered 2 copies of GW:EN from Amazon UK and they wont even begin dispatch until the 3rd September with delivery estimated around the 6th.

Did you pick super saver delivery? If so it says that it'll take up to a week longer to send, I ignore that now, I imagine it'll be sent middle of this week sometime, if I have to wait until 3rd of september for dispatch I'll have already bought it elsewhere.

thezed · Aug 28, 2007, 03:36 PM // 15:36

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Originally Posted by Bread Fan

People are actually going to buy this latest chapter? I imagine it will be only pve players doing it since most hardcore pvp players have moved on long ago.

I am curious are there any pvp players that intend to buy this game that started pvp from the original release? And by pvp players I don't mean RA.

1. It is not a chapter, it is an expansion.

2. The expansion is in fact aimed at more of a PvE audiance.

3. What evidance do you have to support your claim that "most hardcore pvp players have moved on long ago"? Because the activity of the HoH, Daily Tournments, GvG and the recent 100k Tournment would seem to suggests otherwise.

4. If your so high and mighty that you have moved on from this game, why havent you moved on from this forum?

Fates · Aug 28, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

We have not "lost" the capability, we have chosen to offer a different type of event: A sneak peek weekend instead of early access. The game is not coded to let people have both, we do not choose to offer both, and instead chose the former rather than the latter.
...

You're kidding right? How many minutes would it take your account programmer to code in allowing the sneak peak weekend keys access for another say 12 hours beginning at midnight on Friday?

That being said, I'm putting my faith in you and your group that you know what you are doing. I plan on purchasing in the online store at midnight. I cant express in words how pissed I will be if your store servers crash due to overload. No, it wont be everyone else's fault, it will be squarely on your team's shoulders.

The overload is simple to avoid, allow the sneak peak keys to work for a few hours so there isn't a mad rush at midnight, or allow the purchase early. I think the vast majority of players planning on buying it through the store know that it begins at midnight on Friday and wouldn't expect earlier access just because they've paid for it. Have a little faith in the intelligence of your audience.

Vl Vl D · Aug 28, 2007, 04:01 PM // 16:01

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Have you read this thread? If not, I invite you to do so. No one will have access until we grant it -- 12:01 AM Pacific time on August 31st. Which is when the game is available in the in-game store. Therefore, someone can buy the game, clutch the game box close to him for a day or two, even sleep with it under his pillow, but he ain't playin' until August 31st at one minute past Midnight, Pacific Time.

Tell me you're joking. Visit www.guildwars.com. The time and date is given in about 50 places, and there's even a count-down counter which applies to both sales in the in-game store and launch of the game.

Gaile just faced so many paranoid newbies with this.

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The game is not coded to let people have both

What I think the lady was trying to say was that you got one or the other.
Its like when your mum says you can have one or the other.

naughteblonde · Aug 28, 2007, 04:06 PM // 16:06

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Originally Posted by poozle

Did you pick super saver delivery? If so it says that it'll take up to a week longer to send, I ignore that now, I imagine it'll be sent middle of this week sometime, if I have to wait until 3rd of september for dispatch I'll have already bought it elsewhere.

I picked first class in the hope of getting the two ASAP as Amazon usually dispatches a day or so early with pre orders but still, mine says 3rd sept dispatch. Probably due to it being a friday release? Im guessing you'll only get it on the day of release if you pay for the express delivery (£7+).