Changing account type (country)? - Guild Wars Forums

We A K · Oct 13, 2009, 10:41 PM // 22:41

I do not mean in-game language.

Now, I am trying to change my account's country to North American to Korean. I am living in America, and so I went out and bought the North American version of the game. Now that I can purchase the game online, I can buy the Korean version. That is great, but I have one question: am I going to have to buy the Trilogy pack and Eye of the North, or is there a way I can have my account transferred over? I would really rather avoid paying $80 and have to get 20s again, although I will if I have to. Also, I am assuming I can still play in the North American server, with some of my friends I have made in the game. In addition, I read off of the Wiki-Guild Wars that I can use English and any Eastern characters besides Japanese -- "Eastern characters" is very broad, is there any specifics?

Thanks so much for reading my block of text, hopefully I can enlighten others as well as myself.

--Edit: I have accumulated $80, so I will be getting the Korean version once I figure out if I can buy the Korean version in North America and if I can go to English districts. Thanks!

*Darcy* · Oct 13, 2009, 11:20 PM // 23:20

As this seems to fall under the "account" area, try the phone number on this page http://us.ncsoft.com/en/support/

Or try the Twitter.

You are more likely to get accurate and up-to-date information direct form NCSoft.

We A K · Oct 13, 2009, 11:37 PM // 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

As this seems to fall under the "account" area, try the phone number on this page http://us.ncsoft.com/en/support/

Or try the Twitter.

You are more likely to get accurate and up-to-date information direct form NCSoft.

Thanks so much for the swift reply, I will try this.

majikmajikmajik · Oct 14, 2009, 12:22 AM // 00:22

I think, or asume, that it wouldnt have to do with what version you get, but rather which country server(server server, not ingame outpost server) your always logged into.(remeber that korea's server was locked out of the world server for nearly 3yrs)

let me rephrase - I asume, that its not the game, but its where you live. you dont live in korea so you shouldnt want or need to join their server unless you speak korean or you want the asian guildtag(which some people offer to make for you for an ingame fee or free).

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 12:46 AM // 00:46

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Originally Posted by majikmajikmajik

I think, or asume, that it wouldnt have to do with what version you get, but rather which country server(server server, not ingame outpost server) your always logged into.(remeber that korea's server was locked out of the world server for nearly 3yrs)

let me rephrase - I asume, that its not the game, but its where you live. you dont live in korea so you shouldnt want or need to join their server unless you speak korean or you want the asian guildtag(which some people offer to make for you for an ingame fee or free).

Thank you for the response. I would like to be associated with Koreans because I do know Korean , although not completely fluently (as I have not lived there for many, many years), and I would like to talk to them to learn more. Also, I would like to have a Korean name.

I can see this turning into people asking me questions about why I would want a Korean game, so please don't ask. It may seem weird to you, but not really to me. Thanks.

OoO Rift OoO · Oct 14, 2009, 01:42 AM // 01:42

Where are you buying the korean korean version? I'd like a korean account also.

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 01:50 AM // 01:50

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Originally Posted by OoO Rift OoO

Where are you buying the korean korean version? I'd like a korean account also.

I planned on buying it online off of the Guild Wars website.

If I can find where to... that may be a problem...

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 02:05 AM // 02:05

I decided to look through all of these different languages for Guild wars (Taiwan, Japan).. I can't find a website for Guild Wars in either.. is this game dieing in Asia?

If I can't get it online, if anyone can give me the name of a Korean website where I can buy Guild Wars I would appreciate it.

*Darcy* · Oct 14, 2009, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Taiwan servers were shut down due to laws that allow gold sellers, if I remember correctly.
Tawianese now play on American servers.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Territory

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 02:28 AM // 02:28

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Originally Posted by Darcy

Taiwan servers were shut down due to laws that allow gold sellers, if I remember correctly.
Tawianese now play on American servers.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Territory

Thanks. Can the Taiwanese still make accounts even though they are on the American server, or was that shut down as well?

majikmajikmajik · Oct 14, 2009, 02:36 AM // 02:36

my bad, i wasnt tryin to question why you wanted it heh, i just thinkin on the technical part that it could run a lil slower. :P

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 02:50 AM // 02:50

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Originally Posted by majikmajikmajik

my bad, i wasnt tryin to question why you wanted it heh, i just thinkin on the technical part that it could run a lil slower. :P

No, I didn't mean you! I meant that you might start a very long chain though, but not on purpose. I didn't mean to direct that towards you. I'm sorry!

OT: Is there any website I can order the game off of?

*Darcy* · Oct 14, 2009, 12:05 PM // 12:05

Try any store links from this site http://www.guildwars.co.kr/

or better still, once again, ask NCSoft. Our answers are guesses.

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 08:03 PM // 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

Try any store links from this site http://www.guildwars.co.kr/

or better still, once again, ask NCSoft. Our answers are guesses.

Thanks, I have used Twitter with NCSoft and have sent in tickets to Guild Wars Account Services.

OoO Rift OoO · Oct 14, 2009, 08:51 PM // 20:51

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Originally Posted by We A K

Thanks, I have used Twitter with NCSoft and have sent in tickets to Guild Wars Account Services.

If you don't mind, I'd like to know what their response to your question is from support.

We A K · Oct 14, 2009, 09:42 PM // 21:42

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Originally Posted by OoO Rift OoO

If you don't mind, I'd like to know what their response to your question is from support.

Of course, but GW support isn't that great so you may have to wait a while.

OoO Rift OoO · Oct 15, 2009, 12:52 AM // 00:52

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Originally Posted by We A K

Of course, but GW support isn't that great so you may have to wait a while.

Yup yup ^^; they get what needs to be done, but it takes too long...

We A K · Oct 15, 2009, 01:00 AM // 01:00

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Originally Posted by OoO Rift OoO

Yup yup ^^; they get what needs to be done, but it takes too long...

I sent it over 24 hours ago.. I may have to call them T_T.

OoO Rift OoO · Oct 15, 2009, 07:39 PM // 19:39

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Originally Posted by We A K

I sent it over 24 hours ago.. I may have to call them T_T.

By slow I mean 1-3 days..

We A K · Oct 17, 2009, 01:05 AM // 01:05

In order to use asian letter characters, the Windows language setting most be set to that desired language. Guild Wars will detect the language Windows is set to and adjust. North American versions of the game are the only versions offer in that territory. Asian versions are not offered outside of the Asian territory. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

^ That's the answer from Guild Wars support. I'm assuming you can still order a copy from Asian territory to use the Asian names.

EDIT: I received a new response saying that the Windows language is the used language in Guild Wars. I have changed my language to Korean and nothing is happening. I sent a new query.

Oct 13, 2009, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#1
We A K Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009	Changing account type (country)? I do not mean in-game language. Now, I am trying to change my account's country to North American to Korean. I am living in America, and so I went out and bought the North American version of the game. Now that I can purchase the game online, I can buy the Korean version. That is great, but I have one question: am I going to have to buy the Trilogy pack and Eye of the North, or is there a way I can have my account transferred over? I would really rather avoid paying $80 and have to get 20s again, although I will if I have to. Also, I am assuming I can still play in the North American server, with some of my friends I have made in the game. In addition, I read off of the Wiki-Guild Wars that I can use English and any Eastern characters besides Japanese -- "Eastern characters" is very broad, is there any specifics? Thanks so much for reading my block of text, hopefully I can enlighten others as well as myself. --Edit: I have accumulated $80, so I will be getting the Korean version once I figure out if I can buy the Korean version in North America and if I can go to English districts. Thanks! Last edited by We A K; Oct 13, 2009 at 11:16 PM // 23:16..

Oct 13, 2009, 11:20 PM // 23:20	#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	As this seems to fall under the "account" area, try the phone number on this page http://us.ncsoft.com/en/support/ Or try the Twitter. You are more likely to get accurate and up-to-date information direct form NCSoft. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; Oct 13, 2009 at 11:24 PM // 23:24..

Oct 14, 2009, 12:22 AM // 00:22	#4
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	I think, or asume, that it wouldnt have to do with what version you get, but rather which country server(server server, not ingame outpost server) your always logged into.(remeber that korea's server was locked out of the world server for nearly 3yrs) let me rephrase - I asume, that its not the game, but its where you live. you dont live in korea so you shouldnt want or need to join their server unless you speak korean or you want the asian guildtag(which some people offer to make for you for an ingame fee or free). Last edited by majikmajikmajik; Oct 14, 2009 at 12:27 AM // 00:27..

Oct 14, 2009, 02:05 AM // 02:05	#8
We A K Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009	I decided to look through all of these different languages for Guild wars (Taiwan, Japan).. I can't find a website for Guild Wars in either.. is this game dieing in Asia? If I can't get it online, if anyone can give me the name of a Korean website where I can buy Guild Wars I would appreciate it. Last edited by We A K; Oct 14, 2009 at 02:17 AM // 02:17..

Oct 14, 2009, 02:19 AM // 02:19	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Taiwan servers were shut down due to laws that allow gold sellers, if I remember correctly. Tawianese now play on American servers. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Territory __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 14, 2009, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#6
OoO Rift OoO Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Profession: Rt/	Where are you buying the korean korean version? I'd like a korean account also.

Oct 14, 2009, 02:36 AM // 02:36	#11
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	my bad, i wasnt tryin to question why you wanted it heh, i just thinkin on the technical part that it could run a lil slower. :P

Oct 14, 2009, 12:05 PM // 12:05	#13
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Try any store links from this site http://www.guildwars.co.kr/ or better still, once again, ask NCSoft. Our answers are guesses. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 17, 2009, 01:05 AM // 01:05	#20
We A K Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009	In order to use asian letter characters, the Windows language setting most be set to that desired language. Guild Wars will detect the language Windows is set to and adjust. North American versions of the game are the only versions offer in that territory. Asian versions are not offered outside of the Asian territory. Please let us know if you have any further questions. ^ That's the answer from Guild Wars support. I'm assuming you can still order a copy from Asian territory to use the Asian names. EDIT: I received a new response saying that the Windows language is the used language in Guild Wars. I have changed my language to Korean and nothing is happening. I sent a new query. Last edited by We A K; Oct 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM // 22:09..