Buying Cd key same as buying a boxed set? - Guild Wars Forums

master182 · Aug 08, 2010, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Hello, I am planning on buying Guild wars Trilogy (maybe EOTN later), but looking at Ebay and Amazon it was too expensive to buy the boxed set. So looking around i found i could buy the Guild wars trilogy CD Key from Offgamers for $20.00 USD. So i actually have 2 questions

1. Is Offgamers a safe company to buy CD keys from?

2. If i bought a CD key for Guild wars trilogy and downloaded the game client (presumably from the NCsoft website or this one) would i have the same features as someone who bought the box set? (i'm talking about the stuff listed here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_Trilogy

thanks

*Darcy* · Aug 08, 2010, 07:13 PM // 19:13

The problem is will the access key be unused. This is a big problem as ArenaNet does not allow accounts to be transferred to a new owner. Offgamers seems to be a website where game owners can resell their used games.

If you buy a key for the Trilogy you get everything except the Eye of the North expansion. The game is not really on the CDs in the box, it resides on guildwars.com website. When you set up an account you start downloading the parts of the game that will reside on your computer (static stuff like environments). All changeable game data, such as your characters and their data, your storage, your guildhall npcs, etc. all reside on ArenaNet's servers.

master182 · Aug 08, 2010, 08:03 PM // 20:03

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Originally Posted by Darcy

The problem is will the access key be unused. This is a big problem as ArenaNet does not allow accounts to be transferred to a new owner. Offgamers seems to be a website where game owners can resell their used games.

If you buy a key for the Trilogy you get everything except the Eye of the North expansion. The game is not really on the CDs in the box, it resides on guildwars.com website. When you set up an account you start downloading the parts of the game that will reside on your computer (static stuff like environments). All changeable game data, such as your characters and their data, your storage, your guildhall npcs, etc. all reside on ArenaNet's servers.

I see, I don't think they sell accts only new keys. The only thing they sell other than keys seem to be WoW gold

thanks

*Darcy* · Aug 08, 2010, 08:10 PM // 20:10

Your account is your key(s). And if they are gold sellers than it very likely could be hacked accounts they are selling or even ones that have been banned.

You can take a chance, but if the key is a used one, you would also need the account name (which is an email address) and the password. Then you would have to hope that the original account owner didn't report his account as stolen as he would have all the proofs of purchase.

And I found that GameStop is carrying the Trilogy in stores for $20. Just put your zip code in to see which stores in your area have them in stock.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=72496

master182 · Aug 08, 2010, 10:04 PM // 22:04

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Originally Posted by Darcy

Your account is your key(s). And if they are gold sellers than it very likely could be hacked accounts they are selling or even ones that have been banned.

You can take a chance, but if the key is a used one, you would also need the account name (which is an email address) and the password. Then you would have to hope that the original account owner didn't report his account as stolen as he would have all the proofs of purchase.

And I found that GameStop is carrying the Trilogy in stores for $20. Just put your zip code in to see which stores in your area have them in stock.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=72496

Unfortunately that is not an option for me as i do not have anyway of getting to gamestop without a car which i do not have.

I'll take a chance, i'll let you know how it goes.

End · Aug 08, 2010, 10:12 PM // 22:12

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Originally Posted by Darcy

You can take a chance, but if the key is a used one, you would also need the account name (which is an email address) and the password. Then you would have to hope that the original account owner didn't report his account as stolen as he would have all the proofs of purchase.

While it is a possibility. Just make sure its a legitimateish company... I myslef have 2 accounts made from CD keys I bought from gold sellers.
I happened to know the company from a trade I made selling them currency (non-guild wars related). So I was fairly certain that they were legit...and low and behold I have had no problems.

sykoone · Aug 09, 2010, 12:52 AM // 00:52

If getting to a retail store is a problem, you could always purchase your key through Steam. Setup a steam account, make the purchase, and your key will be emailed to you immediately.

I wouldn't recommend going through anyone else for key only purchases, since Stem and the NCSoft store are the only places, to my knowledge, that are authorized key sellers.

*Darcy* · Aug 09, 2010, 01:20 AM // 01:20

direct2drive.com is also key and download sales, but just like the others the price is $40 which the OP doesn't want to spend.

master182 · Aug 09, 2010, 01:53 AM // 01:53

just thought i would post an update. Yes the CD keys were legitimate and not some hacked acct, because i was able to make a new acct and everything works fine

*Darcy* · Aug 09, 2010, 02:52 AM // 02:52

Glad to hear that. Welcome to Guild Wars.

Big John Thomas · Aug 11, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42

A site that buys and sells gold for just about every other mmo out there? A domain registered in Hong Kong ? No thanks.

*lemming* · Aug 11, 2010, 12:02 PM // 12:02

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Originally Posted by Big John Thomas

A site that buys and sells gold for just about every other mmo out there? A domain registered in Hong Kong ? No thanks.

Gold selling is a legitimate business.

Aug 08, 2010, 06:38 PM // 18:38	#1
master182 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010	Buying Cd key same as buying a boxed set? Hello, I am planning on buying Guild wars Trilogy (maybe EOTN later), but looking at Ebay and Amazon it was too expensive to buy the boxed set. So looking around i found i could buy the Guild wars trilogy CD Key from Offgamers for $20.00 USD. So i actually have 2 questions 1. Is Offgamers a safe company to buy CD keys from? 2. If i bought a CD key for Guild wars trilogy and downloaded the game client (presumably from the NCsoft website or this one) would i have the same features as someone who bought the box set? (i'm talking about the stuff listed here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_Trilogy thanks

Aug 08, 2010, 07:13 PM // 19:13	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	The problem is will the access key be unused. This is a big problem as ArenaNet does not allow accounts to be transferred to a new owner. Offgamers seems to be a website where game owners can resell their used games. If you buy a key for the Trilogy you get everything except the Eye of the North expansion. The game is not really on the CDs in the box, it resides on guildwars.com website. When you set up an account you start downloading the parts of the game that will reside on your computer (static stuff like environments). All changeable game data, such as your characters and their data, your storage, your guildhall npcs, etc. all reside on ArenaNet's servers. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; Aug 08, 2010 at 07:20 PM // 19:20..

Aug 08, 2010, 08:10 PM // 20:10	#4
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Your account is your key(s). And if they are gold sellers than it very likely could be hacked accounts they are selling or even ones that have been banned. You can take a chance, but if the key is a used one, you would also need the account name (which is an email address) and the password. Then you would have to hope that the original account owner didn't report his account as stolen as he would have all the proofs of purchase. And I found that GameStop is carrying the Trilogy in stores for $20. Just put your zip code in to see which stores in your area have them in stock. http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=72496 __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; Aug 08, 2010 at 08:31 PM // 20:31..

Aug 09, 2010, 01:20 AM // 01:20	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	direct2drive.com is also key and download sales, but just like the others the price is $40 which the OP doesn't want to spend. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Aug 09, 2010, 02:52 AM // 02:52	#10
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Glad to hear that. Welcome to Guild Wars. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Aug 09, 2010, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#7
sykoone Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Mystical Chaos Profession: E/	If getting to a retail store is a problem, you could always purchase your key through Steam. Setup a steam account, make the purchase, and your key will be emailed to you immediately. I wouldn't recommend going through anyone else for key only purchases, since Stem and the NCSoft store are the only places, to my knowledge, that are authorized key sellers.

Aug 09, 2010, 01:53 AM // 01:53	#9
master182 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010	just thought i would post an update. Yes the CD keys were legitimate and not some hacked acct, because i was able to make a new acct and everything works fine

Aug 11, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42	#11
Big John Thomas Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Urgoz Warren Profession: R/Rt	A site that buys and sells gold for just about every other mmo out there? A domain registered in Hong Kong ? No thanks.