Curse

xxSilhouette · Mar 01, 2006, 11:07 PM // 23:07

i am so confused...i thought that a pre-order box was supposed to be in stores yesterday and that i could pre-order the game which comes out in april or whenever then...

Does anyone have any answers??

Eugaet · Mar 01, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

UPDATE!

Went to the other Best Buy in town on the way home. Had the guy check the system. That particular store has 18 copies in transit. BB part no. ended in GW2 and the description line read 'Guild Wars F', which I'm assuming was 'Factions'. Said they'd arrive Friday morning at the earliest.

I got the same answer from the CompUSA next door.

And yes, I had a print out of the info and box from the GW site.

xxSilhouette · Mar 01, 2006, 11:50 PM // 23:50

Thank you for posting that, Im about to go crazy over here - Hopefully its the same here!

Former Ruling · Mar 02, 2006, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Wal-mart isn't lsited as a supported store for the preorder...sorry.

Anyway - Of ocurse here we have the thing where they act liek they don't even know what a computer is, but would still like me to preorder it. Got the same "WTF what you talking about 'preorder package'?" attitude though.

The Great Al · Mar 02, 2006, 12:18 AM // 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hailfall

me and my fiance pre-ordered Guild Wars Factions in the store yesterday but we didn't got a box or something.. just that we can pick up GW: Factions when it comes out..

So did I pre order the normal factions or the pre-order version...? :\

this is where i get confused, and i think the shop owners get confused too...i guess maybe if they ever do get boxes in, you bring it in and they'll give u the preorder pckg...and this is why i'm worried about buying it online, i doubt amazon and other companies will want to ship two things

Drucilla · Mar 02, 2006, 12:58 AM // 00:58

I'm going to drop by Best Buy and Comp USA on Friday to see if the physical boxes are in stores then.

milan · Mar 02, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15

UK preorder stores

gwg going slow for me so not going to try and quote the chap who asked where I saw the list for the uk.

paradoxicalvii · Mar 02, 2006, 04:07 AM // 04:07

Does anyone know if they'll be releasing a Collector's Edition?

And if they are, will it include the same goodies as the pre-order package or different goodies? More extras? Less extras?

Inde · Mar 02, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40

Gaile Gray has stated that they are trying to get one together but there are no further details at this time.

Inde · Mar 02, 2006, 05:29 AM // 05:29

All right, I had to track down and find this. No idea why it's not posted on all the fansites. Why it's buried in a post on GWO and not on the official site or posted on their other Elite fansites. This could have saved some people a lot of grief... but hey at least I found it. This was posted on 2/11/06, so before the Feb. 28th release. Farther down still relates to it though answering questions such as how do I get early access, etc. From Gaile Gray:

Gaile Gray: I'll just reiterate the preorder process, and this will be for North America, because the European Preorder Package will be out after the FPE, as I understand it. Here are some suggestions:

No matter when and where you preorder, get a receipt. It's that simple. Some stores track, some don't. The only proof that you have put down money on the game is by holding onto that receipt.
Before preorder packages are offered, most retailers accept "preorders" without any deposit. If that's the case for you, I'd suggest you go to the store around the 28th, when the preorder package comes out, and ask to place a deposit on your existing preorder and get a copy of the package.
If you have preordered already with a deposit, I would contact the store from which you preordered and tell them that you're aware that Guild Wars Factions will be having a preorder package on Feb 28th, and ask how you get a copy. You are entitled to the copy, in my opinion, and it costs the store nothing to give it to you. (Some store clerks may not be aware, our publisher, NCsoft, covers the entire copy of the preorder and the store loses nothing by giving you the copy to which you are entitled through an earlier preorder.)
When the game comes out, if you've made a deposit, the amount of the deposit is applied to the purchase. If the game is $49.99, and you have paid $10.00, then you have a balance due of $39.99. If the game is on sale -- not likely at release, of course -- I believe you'd pay whatever the sale price is, minus the deposit.
There will be an early access period for Guild Wars Factions. It will run 48 hours, but please note what that means: All players with a preorder copy and the special access key will be given a 24-hour head start on the game. They will then be able to play for up to 48 hours before they need to enter their retail access key in order to continue playing. That may sound confusing: 24 hours, huh? 48 hours, wha? What that means is, you don't have to rush out and get the game during your 24-hour early access period, you see? Go forth and play that day, knowing you have the next day -- release day -- to pick up your copy or to receive it from your shipper, if you ordered online. Upon getting the retail box, enter the retail access key, and you're set to go.
If you find that a store is hesitant to handle this fairly, please politely ask to speak to a manager and explain the situation, that you chose his/her store to make the preorder, that you've placed a deposit in good faith, and that you'd be very grateful if they would give you a copy of the preorder. We cannot intercede, and we cannot provide preorder copies (with regrets) but if there were miscommunication issues, we would want to know about them and work with our retailers to assure that all goes smoothly.
For Europe, we will have other, online means of preordering in order to assure access to the FPE. We'll have details on that very soon. But don't worry, Europeans will be able to participate in the FPE and the early access with their preorders!

Lady Lozza · Mar 02, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49

Quote:

If you have preordered already with a deposit, I would contact the store from which you preordered and tell them that you're aware that Guild Wars Factions will be having a preorder package on Feb 28th, and ask how you get a copy. You are entitled to the copy, in my opinion, and it costs the store nothing to give it to you. (Some store clerks may not be aware, our publisher, NCsoft, covers the entire copy of the preorder and the store loses nothing by giving you the copy to which you are entitled through an earlier preorder.)

This does however, beg the question of how those who order online get the box, or if they can at all.

Wind of Horus · Mar 02, 2006, 07:34 AM // 07:34

Yeah I have a question.

When you add the factions CD key to your existing account will you be given more times to change your territory? I currently have 0 more times and Im stuck in euro status.

Wind of Horus · Mar 02, 2006, 07:45 AM // 07:45

This entire pre-order thing has me absolutely dumbfounded.

So I read the press release, The pre-order package will be available in stores Feb 28.... awesome! I went to gamestop today and paid them 53 bucks, then I left the store with a little piece of paper that said what I baught and to call back in 2 weeks.... So....

Why 2 weeks? And what exactly was supposed to be available in stores yesterday? Surely not the piece of paper I have...

I would like to ask the question that will end all of my confusion

What are the material items that I will hold in my hand for 53 dollars? (a.k.a the Pre-order)

lyra_song · Mar 02, 2006, 08:06 AM // 08:06

i dunno about you...but my pre-order was $5 o.O;;

I told them to call me when they get the pre-order package

Wind of Horus · Mar 02, 2006, 08:10 AM // 08:10

-_-'

fantastic.

Lady Lozza · Mar 02, 2006, 08:11 AM // 08:11

Lyra would have been paying the deposit. Wind, you were obviously paying up front.

Wind of Horus · Mar 02, 2006, 08:14 AM // 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Lozza

Lyra would have been paying the deposit. Wind, you were obviously paying up front.

Yes obviously.

But for what exactly? I understand its the pre-order package but what is it? Is it the actualy game (box and all) as well as an extra box with the key allowing me to play 24 hours before it comes out as well as the cd with artwork and the tactical guide? If anyone could answer the question in the first post that would be great.

Daena · Mar 02, 2006, 08:50 AM // 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wind of Horus

But for what exactly? I understand its the pre-order package but what is it? Is it the actualy game (box and all) as well as an extra box with the key allowing me to play 24 hours before it comes out as well as the cd with artwork and the tactical guide? If anyone could answer the question in the first post that would be great.

If you look at the official website of Guildwars, you find the following:

http://www.guildwars.com/aboutgw/whe...preordereu.php

http://www.guildwars.com/aboutgw/whe...nspreorder.php

Since I don't know where exactly you live I posted both links (European and North American preorder).

There it says exactly what will be in the preorder package you bought.

Hope it helps.

Ken Dei · Mar 02, 2006, 09:44 AM // 09:44

That clears up a WHOLE LOT. I'll have to go down to EB and switch my preorder to the pre-order package.

skretth · Mar 02, 2006, 10:11 AM // 10:11

rumor has it

Collector's Edition contains:
2 CDs.
PlayNC catalogue.
Guild Wars Factions Manual.
Guild Wars Factions Quick Ref Guide.
Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card.
Ritualist Cloth Picture.
Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar.
Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat.
Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set.
Guild Wars: Factions Artbook.
Friends Trial Key.
Key for additional Character Slots.