Curse

mrmango · Oct 24, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

This is fine, don't be so old fashioned. Like people said, download it.

Lord Palidore · Oct 24, 2006, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Some people also seem to forget this too, so just a note that if you already own Guild Wars and have the first or second game installed, you can pretty much throw away the Nightfall disks as all you need to do is add the key to your account.

On a somewhat related note- 2 and a half days until Nightfall

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Age · Oct 24, 2006, 11:26 PM // 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

Instruction on how to install GW: Nightfall

1) Go to the store
2) Pick up a copy of Nightfall (SE or CE)
3) Go home and open the box
4) Take out the CD-Key
5) Login to your account
6) Click add/modify CD-Key
7) Input GW: Nightfall CD-Key
8) Game on and enjoy

I gather from what you are saying is you just enter the key and it will automatically install the files for you.I will admit I am one of those who only has a cd rewriter no dvd rewriter as I never really planned on doing anything with a DvD on my Computer although a new system is on the horizon for next year.

Cjlr · Oct 25, 2006, 12:29 AM // 00:29

So, if it ships on DVD-ROM, it logically must contain more than 700MB, right? Or they'd ship it on CD-ROM? CDs are ever so 90s anyways, but if we're stuck in the past, can I be stuck in the 70s? That'll be 1400 8-inch floppies, please.

Thallandor · Oct 25, 2006, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Just echoing the rest, Just key in your key if you dont have a DvD rom and load the game, you can even do it while you sleep at the main log in screen if you have a slower connection.

Essentially, as time goes by, games will require higher specifications to run and enjoy. Though in a MMO concept of allowing even lower specifications to have access of the game, upgrading of technology is often inevitable if GW were to try to compete with other games that "looks" more graphically appealing as well.

llsektorll · Oct 25, 2006, 01:21 AM // 01:21

i dont want to poke fun at all the unfortunate people but i am forced too...

if you dont have a DVD (read) drive its just S-A-D!!! for a component for the most part is cheaper than game itself its about time you got a upgrade from your 386 to a more modern machine.... ur playing a game its not ANETS fault ur pc sucks

Angamar · Oct 25, 2006, 01:45 AM // 01:45

Dear ANet,

Could I have my CE copy of NF on 5 1/4" floppys please [SSSD preferably], I realize that you'll have to charge extra for the seeveral pounds of disks, but what-the-heck, I'm a traditionalist at heart! Besides, it might be fun to to sit at the computer for a few days swapping out 2482 disks.

BTW guys, this thread was priceless!

Bowman Artemis · Oct 25, 2006, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by morimoto

it is important to note that this is not just something to complain about.

it is not about the fact that we can download the client.

the point is that we as consumers should not have to do this. we should not have to work around a product that we paid for with our hard earned money.

we as consumers have rights that large coorporations are taking advantage of. in a world that has several different types of media that a product can be released on, the maufacturer needs to cater to the needs of its consumers.

it is unfortunate that these corporations dont listen and are only concerned with money. the only way to make them change their ways is to be vocal about our concerns. to demand equal treatment for all consumers. not just the ones with DVD drives.

many will find my views rigid and maybe a bit silly. but the fact remains...if you let corporations take just a little of your rights away, they will take all of them away.

it is important to note that this is not just something to complain about.

it is not about the fact that we can download the client.

the point is that we as consumers should not have to do this. we should not have to change discs 3-4 times during an installation when we have DVD drives.

we as consumers have rights that large coorporations are taking advantage of. in a world that has several different types of media that content can be released on, manufacturers have been catering to all by offering the downloadable client.

it is unfortunate that these people dont listen and are only concerned with what is easy for them. the only way to make them see the light is to be patient with our explanations. to show them that the standard edition of the game has cds, so people like you can install the game too. not just the ones with DVD drives.

many will find my views rigid and maybe a bit silly. but the fact remains...if you want something that the corporations are giving you, you have no reason to complain.

Mr_eX · Oct 25, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48

I fail to see the problem with putting the game on a DVD.

Welcome to 2006.

Tobias Funke · Oct 25, 2006, 02:07 AM // 02:07

I would like my copy of Nightfall installed via abacus. A-Net, I am the customer and I am always right!

Sereng Amaranth · Oct 25, 2006, 03:21 AM // 03:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by morimoto

i do not have a dvd drive in my computers. could i afford one? sure, but that is not the issue here. i should not have to buy a dvd drive if i dont want.

GW should come in CD and DVD formats. it is up to the people puching their product to cater to the needs of the user.

I want the 1458 floppy disk version please.

Omega X · Oct 25, 2006, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angamar

Dear ANet,

Could I have my CE copy of NF on 5 1/4" floppys please [SSSD preferably], I realize that you'll have to charge extra for the seeveral pounds of disks, but what-the-heck, I'm a traditionalist at heart! Besides, it might be fun to to sit at the computer for a few days swapping out 2482 disks.

OMG! ROFL! Classic!

Seissor · Oct 25, 2006, 04:43 AM // 04:43

0.o

Well I understand their drama, but use the key and D/L the files. Also it's been stated for months on the GuildWars website that CE is on DVD.

Its not rare to find games or data thesedays on DVD, time to shill out 20 dollars or less for a DVD drive. Embrace the future.

LumpOfCole · Oct 25, 2006, 04:55 AM // 04:55

Just.. download the files?

If you have Broadband, you don't even need a disk. It would probably make everything more complex anyway. If you already have Factions or Prophecies, you may not know this, but you ALREADY HAVE Nightfall on your computer.

Guild Wars is the last game in the world to complain about the disk not able to be read. Imagine one of those games that REQUIRES the disk in the drive, like Battle for Middle Earth II? UGH to that I say!

Mesmer in Need · Oct 25, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

gwnf is 50$$$
dvd drive is 20$$$$
doo u understandz?

Cloudpiercer · Oct 25, 2006, 05:00 AM // 05:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angamar

Dear ANet,

Could I have my CE copy of NF on 5 1/4" floppys please [SSSD preferably], I realize that you'll have to charge extra for the seeveral pounds of disks, but what-the-heck, I'm a traditionalist at heart! Besides, it might be fun to to sit at the computer for a few days swapping out 2482 disks.

BTW guys, this thread was priceless!

lol, well said man... well said.

GloryFox · Oct 25, 2006, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Actually only one 5 1/4" floppy would be needed as it could auto load a simple HTML redirect page to the GW website and auto download the entire GW client.

After all doesn’t the BOX say Internet connection required?

What’s on that DVD anyways since all you need is less than 1 MB to accomplish the task?

I smell a conspiracy....

Tark Alkerk · Oct 25, 2006, 05:07 AM // 05:07

If i see another post flamming the fact the the Op doesn't have a DvD drive i am going to go insane.

If you allready have a guild wars client on your system all you have to do is put your key in at the login screen under Add a new key.
as many people have allready said but most seem to ignore, you pay for an account not a client. so for the last time if you can't run the nightfall client off dvd DOWNLOAD IT HERE----> Guild Wars Offical Website

Former Ruling · Oct 25, 2006, 06:28 AM // 06:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tark Alkerk

If i see another post flamming the fact the the Op doesn't have a DvD drive i am going to go insane.

If you allready have a guild wars client on your system all you have to do is put your key in at the login screen under Add a new key.
as many people have allready said but most seem to ignore, you pay for an account not a client. so for the last time if you can't run the nightfall client off dvd DOWNLOAD IT HERE----> Guild Wars Offical Website

Haha, The OP doesn't have a DVD Drive!

*plz go insane*

Anyway...

This is like the guy that was complaining in Tech Corner that the gw.dat file is getting to big for his FAT32 Harddrive.

exiled mat · Oct 25, 2006, 06:35 AM // 06:35

here is your new and fresh "code it yourself" version, a book with only 1+ million pages, simply input all the code before you play

:P

soooooo, if guildwars chapter 10+ comes out you still want to have 5+ cd's?