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Sagaris · Apr 15, 2006, 09:29 AM // 09:29

I think that key only gives you the 2 items and the headstart, to play the full game you've got to enter the key of the box you're getting in a like 10 days. Otherwise people would be able to play the game by only buying the pre-order box, some of them cost like a couple of dollars/pounds/euros. That would be stupid.

Sagaris · Apr 15, 2006, 11:03 AM // 11:03

And godfreakingdamnit. This is really getting on my nerves, everday my dad gets packages with the post, cause of his job, and every day I hope my name is on one of those packages, but that ***** gets every package! AARGH! Sometimes I hate my dad. :P

DJ Josh · Apr 15, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35

finaly got mine in the late post.i also ordered early and got the e-mailed codes so i now have a spare pre-order key for my second account

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Divinus Stella · Apr 15, 2006, 11:41 AM // 11:41

Same here, i got it in the post this morning, so i have 2 pre-order keys, but i paid for the collector version, does that arrive upon release or have game scammer me :P

JamSan · Apr 15, 2006, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Ok, so this thread has got me worried, i was thinking of popping down to my local Game shop tommorow, and buying the boxed preorder package, i'll still be able to participate in the 24 hours before release event right? And that key will also give me access to the game afterwards? Or will there be two keys?

Sagaris · Apr 15, 2006, 04:49 PM // 16:49

No, that key won't give you acces to the game after the 24 hour head start, otherwise it would be pointless for you to buy the game on release date would it. But you should get a refund on the full game, the same amount you spent on the pre-order box.

JamSan · Apr 15, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Thank you for reassuring me so quickly

Havoc of PhoeniX · Apr 15, 2006, 06:59 PM // 18:59

I Pre-Ordered from Game.net before the Factions weekend and received an email with a key for access to the weekend, and a key that gives me the Early access and ingame items.

Now today, not expecting anything, i received the boxed pre-order with the CD and all that jazz with another key for early access inside =)

This Pre-Order business can be somewhat confusing as to what you get for your money :/

Gwondolas Marillion · Apr 19, 2006, 06:32 AM // 06:32

Hiya!

Haven't really found the answer to these questions, and therefor I thought I'd ask you guys. I've got my pre-order package with the pre-order package key. If I use the install CD that came with it, and then use the key:

1. Will I be able to link my Prophecies and Factions accounts for the 24 hour head start event? That is; will my pre-order key work like the "real" key would work?

2. Will I be able to create a character and access it even after the real Factions box with the real Factions key comes out?

3. Upon april 28, is adding the real key all I have to do to get running?

Regards,

Gwon

Dav85 · Apr 19, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwondolas Marillion

Hiya!

Haven't really found the answer to these questions, and therefor I thought I'd ask you guys. I've got my pre-order package with the pre-order package key. If I use the install CD that came with it, and then use the key:

1. Will I be able to link my Prophecies and Factions accounts for the 24 hour head start event? That is; will my pre-order key work like the "real" key would work?

2. Will I be able to create a character and access it even after the real Factions box with the real Factions key comes out?

3. Upon april 28, is adding the real key all I have to do to get running?

Regards,

Gwon

with the preorder key:

-u have factions, means that for a day u can do all the things u would be able to do with a full faction cdkey.
-therefore u can travel with your old character to cantha, create new character in factions, use the new classes etc.

the only thing u miss are the 2 additional slots. for a day u keep playing with 4 slots, the 2 additional will be given once u register a retail factions cdkey, or buy it online via ncstore of course

once the head start ends, the characters u've made will be freezed till u add a retail factions cdkey. once u have done that, u can keep playing factions and your character created during the head start

Gwondolas Marillion · Apr 19, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48

Thank you for your swift reply!

/Gwon

Mordakai · Apr 19, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15

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Originally Posted by Dav85

once the head start ends, the characters u've made will be freezed till u add a retail factions cdkey. once u have done that, u can keep playing factions and your character created during the head start

I don't think the characters will be frozen or locked out, as that is the excuse for not allowing the two extra slots during the Head Start: Anet didn't want the possibilty of compaints from people with expensive items being locked on frozen characters.

I believe you'll have access to all your characters even without the Retail Key. Whether they will be transported to Tyria or you won't be able to leave the Canthan town you're currently in (unless you map to Tyria), I don't know.

dargon · Apr 19, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05

In all likelyhood, any primary assassin/ritualists will be locked, any with secondary classes of assassin/ritualist won't have access to that characters secondary skills and anyone in cantha will be forced to the starting area on the battle isles. Armor, equipment etc probably won't be touched as for the most part within a week, anything you get in Cantha will be for sale in Lions Arch from another player.

Sagaris · Apr 20, 2006, 05:54 AM // 05:54

Aaaawww.... A.Net put a timer on the Guild Wars site to show when Factions goes online, that hurts!

And I read on GWOnline.net that there is a worldwide delay on the CE, god freaking damnit. I'm never going to order something online again.

Sagaris · Apr 20, 2006, 12:46 PM // 12:46

Still haven't got it, I'm getting really desperate now. Maybe I've located the problem, I payed with a Visa card, but they asked for the bank of the card aswell, but the problem is... the Visa card is not connected to any bank. Is that a problem?

purebad · Apr 20, 2006, 03:27 PM // 15:27

Ok, I preordered from gamestop for 50$ + s/h, got the preorder DVD box, and the pre-order key, I assume that once Factions is released I will get the regular factions Key. I just realized I have to be in a wedding and wont have access to a computer from thursday of factions release weekend through that sunday. So basically my pre-order key is useless since by the time i get to factions, it will have expired correct? SO can I give this to a guildie or someone else to take advantage of the pre-order, or is it somehow linked to my real factions key and will screw it up somehow?

MSecorsky · Apr 20, 2006, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by purebad

Ok, I preordered from gamestop for 50$ + s/h, got the preorder DVD box, and the pre-order key, I assume that once Factions is released I will get the regular factions Key. I just realized I have to be in a wedding and wont have access to a computer from thursday of factions release weekend through that sunday. So basically my pre-order key is useless since by the time i get to factions, it will have expired correct? SO can I give this to a guildie or someone else to take advantage of the pre-order, or is it somehow linked to my real factions key and will screw it up somehow?

It's not linked to your Factions key in any way.

However... by using it, you can get the preorder weapons. Add the key to your account and have your characters each use the /preorder command.

Zehnchu · Apr 20, 2006, 03:38 PM // 15:38

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ight=pre+order

Snowman · Apr 20, 2006, 03:53 PM // 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sagaris

Still haven't got it, I'm getting really desperate now. Maybe I've located the problem, I payed with a Visa card, but they asked for the bank of the card aswell, but the problem is... the Visa card is not connected to any bank. Is that a problem?

They dont email you a key I know this much, they send you the pre-order pack i n the post..

however..

I did have to ring them up to chase it... DEFINATLY ring them up!!

and while your on the phone ask about the delay as well, save my a phone call

floplag · Apr 20, 2006, 04:02 PM // 16:02

ok, so ive pre-ordered and pay the deposit etc...

the question is, how do we get in before we actually get the box ? the pre-order keys are enough ?

just making sure i understand what to do here before next week comes along