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shadow-violet · Mar 17, 2006, 11:23 PM // 23:23

i think it means the game ships on april 28th and i thought they shouldve sent you the preorder key and stuff to your email?

Myodato · Mar 17, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45

The pre-order pack is essntially separate to the actual game pack. When you place your order, you should get a pre-order pack sent very soon, then the real thing in time for april 28th.

Make sure that wherever you're ordering from knows about the pre-order pack, as it seems not all "good" retailers do. Pre-ordering doesn't necessarilly mean you're getting the pre-order (crazy huh), so double check the small print before handing over the cash.

Mister_Smiley · Mar 17, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45

From what i understand the game will most likey be send out before the 28th, but will not hit the selfs till the 28th...Thats normal how it works.

Amok · Mar 18, 2006, 12:36 AM // 00:36

We're talking about the full version, not the pre-order...

ifuwerepbandj · Mar 18, 2006, 12:42 AM // 00:42

I think myodato hit the nail on the head. Thanks guys, once again this proves more helpful than contacting Anet support. Which store did you use myodato that did ship correctly?

Arkantos · Mar 18, 2006, 01:06 AM // 01:06

I was wondering what store would be better to get the factions CE (collectors edition) pack. Should I get from future shop, EB games or best buy?

EuroKRN · Mar 18, 2006, 03:17 AM // 03:17

I've read you need to run the /preorder command to gain the two items promised for people who pre-order Factions and have the pre-order code.

But one question, are the items customized for the character you're using when you issue the /preorder command? I'm asking because I saw a picture somewhere where someone was showing off the items and they were customized. Of course, that person could have manually customized the items...

koneko · Mar 18, 2006, 03:22 AM // 03:22

Apparently, it is. See here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuildWiki

Note: This item is always customized for the character that the /preorder command was used with.

Jas D · Mar 18, 2006, 03:44 AM // 03:44

What's the point to the weapons then?

Eric Deathbane · Mar 18, 2006, 03:57 AM // 03:57

I Pre-Ordered Factions on 3/12 from BestBuy. They say it will ship 4/25. Also, Does anyone know if BestBuy knows about this "Pre-Order Pack"?

SilkyAsswipe · Mar 18, 2006, 03:59 AM // 03:59

umm so that you can use them if you make a Assasin or a Ritualist. You can also use them with your current characters to preview some of the type of movements the new characters make, especially the Assasin with the daggers, tried it with my warrior, pretty cool.

SilkyAsswipe · Mar 18, 2006, 04:03 AM // 04:03

Don't know about BestBuy but EBgames sure knows about it, got mine about a week ago, no hassle at all lol didnt even look at my receipt just asked my first name and there we go.

Amok · Mar 18, 2006, 04:07 AM // 04:07

They really should change the name of the pre-order packs to something less confusing for retailers, since they seem to think preordering Factions is the same as the Factions pre-order pack.

Jas D · Mar 18, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilkyAsswipe

Don't know about BestBuy but EBgames sure knows about it, got mine about a week ago, no hassle at all lol didnt even look at my receipt just asked my first name and there we go.

Wow.. so lucky. I ordered mine off of bestbuy online 4 days ago, and I haven't got anything yet.

SilkyAsswipe · Mar 18, 2006, 04:48 AM // 04:48

Comes in a console game like case with a manual, another quick-key thing like the one that came with GW prophecies, but a lil different, a booklet with some of their games, the cd, and a lil key booklet. The most important thing is the lil key booklet because you get your factions preorder key, a guest account key, a 14 (i think its 14 it sound familiar) day trial to Auto Assault, which I'm dying to try out but I want to wait until the full version comes out, and maybe some other stuff. But this package is important if you preordered it cuz you get COOL STUFF so you gotta bitch at BestBuy until they get their **** straight and give u guys the package.

yangster · Mar 18, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Deathbane

I Pre-Ordered Factions on 3/12 from BestBuy. They say it will ship 4/25. Also, Does anyone know if BestBuy knows about this "Pre-Order Pack"?

I'm assuming you ordered online. Go to the "Store Report" thread in the Riverside forum. Search through it and someone mentioned that Best Buy would ship there pre-order package.

ifuwerepbandj · Mar 18, 2006, 08:13 PM // 20:13

I advise you not to preoder from bestbuy (see my post at the bottom of the previous page). Best buy sent me an e-mail saying they will send the preoder pack along with the actual game on the 28th, stupid huh? Doesn't make sense to get a preoder pack after the game is out. Most of the others are the same way. I have heard that game stop has them, and aparently ebgames has them as well.

Eugaet · Mar 18, 2006, 09:15 PM // 21:15

Besy Buy doesn't sell this as a bundle...it's a separate (apparently in-store) purchase. I doubt you'll be getting the Pre-Order Kit shipped with the retail release...I'd call and (nicely) harrass them about it...

schutz · Mar 19, 2006, 09:10 PM // 21:10

i cant be bothered reading through 33 pages so ill just ask, i ordered on game(uk) pre order pack and for me to get my pre order key will i get it emailed to me or do i have to wait for the package to come with a pre order key?

QuuTip · Mar 20, 2006, 01:04 PM // 13:04

Sorry if this question has been asked a lot of times before, but everything is very confusing and I can't really get an answer to this.

I want to have my GWF copy right from the start, if possible, I would like to have that "pre-order headstart". I don't need the Collector's Edition and no Ritualist/Assassin special weapons either.

Will it be enough to wait until March 31st and buy the THE EUROPEAN BOXED PRE-ORDER PACK as stated on GW website?

Or is getting THE EUROPEAN ONLINE PRE-ORDER a necessity to get the headstart?

Also, will the THE EUROPEAN BOXED PRE-ORDER PACK be available in stores or online stores? Or both?

Another, slightly OT question: I assume that all European version are the same. I have a UK version of GWP installed and want to buy the German GWF version now. Will I run into any trouble or are all European versions compatible?