krnboji · Sep 04, 2009, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Hm, couldn't think of the right title for this very complicated question lol.

Basically, I have a friend living in Korea who I play Guild Wars with. He says he can only get the LDoA title by playing in the US district (not sure if it's true) so that's where we both play. Of course, his computer's O/S is in Korean and thus his GW is all in Korean. He recently asked me if I'd like an account with all three campaigns on it because he has an extra that he never uses and I only have Prophecies. This account was registered by him in Korea.

My question(s):
Can the other two campaigns be downloaded and then sign in to the account? (like WoW, you basically pay for account and can redownload game as many times as you want)
If I'm using an account from Korea will my GW be in Korean or will it install/give me an option for English since I have an English O/S?

I can read/write Korean and know enough to speak semi-fluently but I'm lost enough in this game as it is. Adding a language barrier will only make me more of a newb

I had already planned on purchasing the trilogy but since he's offering I like the sound of saving myself $50. Any help appreciated

mathiastemplar · Sep 04, 2009, 08:14 AM // 08:14

It would be stupid if an english option wasn't available.. But I dno.
And yes.. In Guild Wars you only pay for the account, not the software itself. So just go ahead and download^^

Keyez · Sep 04, 2009, 09:16 AM // 09:16

imo, just save yourself the extra hassle and buy the games yourself.

50 bucks is 50 bucks, though.

vader · Sep 04, 2009, 10:42 AM // 10:42

If the account was already registered by him, I believe you are out of luck. You could use that account but you cannot add that account to your own.

BrettM · Sep 04, 2009, 10:48 AM // 10:48

Since the EULA forbids selling or giving away accounts, you should probably just buy your own copy rather than risk the Wrath of ANet. Posting about this on a forum read by ANet employees might not have been the wisest possible choice.

DarkRazzie · Sep 04, 2009, 11:50 AM // 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettM

Since the EULA forbids selling or giving away accounts, you should probably just buy your own copy rather than risk the Wrath of ANet. Posting about this on a forum read by ANet employees might not have been the wisest possible choice.

I was going to say that, but perhaps this person didn't know? Afterall, it IS a question?

But to answer the original question: I would definitely buy my own stuff.

Neo Atomisk · Sep 04, 2009, 01:23 PM // 13:23

tl;dr if you buy it you're b&

king swift · Sep 04, 2009, 01:54 PM // 13:54

It is in the end worth it more to just buy it yourself. That way, you are 100% sure where the account came from and you wont wonder why when one day you no longer can access the account.

Buy it yourself to save yourself from future problems.

krnboji · Sep 04, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32

Aww shucks. Generosity from a friend shot down by the EULA

Yeah I guess I'll just go buy the trilogy then lol. Oh and I'm a newb so I really didn't know. Wasn't trying to go behind ANet's back or anything haha. I'm surprised their employees read Guru, actually I'm impressed

One more question then: I am only assuming my friend's account is registered. But I think he may have said he just has the keys to create one. It's hard understanding eachother at times so I'll probably ask him to clarify later. Is receiving an unregistered key also against the EULA? He said he got his account/key from an event at an internet cafe (very popular in Korea for those w/o computers or wanting to play games where their parents can't see

). Since he already bought all the games prior to that, the account/key he won just sits around unused.

mathiastemplar · Sep 04, 2009, 06:00 PM // 18:00

lol @ this.. just use your friend's account, no biggie ?:S

*Darcy* · Sep 04, 2009, 06:44 PM // 18:44

1. The gift of an unregistered account key is completely OK. It is a registered account that is not allowed to change ownership. This also prevents hassles with scammers who sell an account and then claim it was hacked.

2. I believe the language of the game is decided by your decision when registering the account. But, actually, I don't really remember as it was back in 2006. You can check out the Knowledge Base on NCSoft Support http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsof...p_sid=2XAhw6Hj

3. ArenaNet employees are required to read the fan forums (at least the larger ones). This is to keep the company aware of what is happening in the community. Several belong to the forum and post when something catches their interest or they want to pass on some information.

Here is our Forum Leaders list. The red names are ArenaNet employees with guru accounts. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showgroups.php

Sep 04, 2009, 07:13 AM // 07:13	#1
krnboji Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2009	Using Korean serial/account to play in the US??? Hm, couldn't think of the right title for this very complicated question lol. Basically, I have a friend living in Korea who I play Guild Wars with. He says he can only get the LDoA title by playing in the US district (not sure if it's true) so that's where we both play. Of course, his computer's O/S is in Korean and thus his GW is all in Korean. He recently asked me if I'd like an account with all three campaigns on it because he has an extra that he never uses and I only have Prophecies. This account was registered by him in Korea. My question(s): Can the other two campaigns be downloaded and then sign in to the account? (like WoW, you basically pay for account and can redownload game as many times as you want) If I'm using an account from Korea will my GW be in Korean or will it install/give me an option for English since I have an English O/S? I can read/write Korean and know enough to speak semi-fluently but I'm lost enough in this game as it is. Adding a language barrier will only make me more of a newb I had already planned on purchasing the trilogy but since he's offering I like the sound of saving myself $50. Any help appreciated Last edited by krnboji; Sep 04, 2009 at 07:36 AM // 07:36..

Sep 04, 2009, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#11
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	1. The gift of an unregistered account key is completely OK. It is a registered account that is not allowed to change ownership. This also prevents hassles with scammers who sell an account and then claim it was hacked. 2. I believe the language of the game is decided by your decision when registering the account. But, actually, I don't really remember as it was back in 2006. You can check out the Knowledge Base on NCSoft Support http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsof...p_sid=2XAhw6Hj 3. ArenaNet employees are required to read the fan forums (at least the larger ones). This is to keep the company aware of what is happening in the community. Several belong to the forum and post when something catches their interest or they want to pass on some information. Here is our Forum Leaders list. The red names are ArenaNet employees with guru accounts. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showgroups.php __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Sep 04, 2009, 08:14 AM // 08:14	#2
mathiastemplar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denmark Guild: Jade Reapers [JD] Profession: W/	It would be stupid if an english option wasn't available.. But I dno. And yes.. In Guild Wars you only pay for the account, not the software itself. So just go ahead and download^^

Sep 04, 2009, 09:16 AM // 09:16	#3
Keyez Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia	imo, just save yourself the extra hassle and buy the games yourself. 50 bucks is 50 bucks, though.

Sep 04, 2009, 10:42 AM // 10:42	#4
vader Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: P/W	If the account was already registered by him, I believe you are out of luck. You could use that account but you cannot add that account to your own.

Sep 04, 2009, 10:48 AM // 10:48	#5
BrettM Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Fuzzy Physics Institute Profession: E/	Since the EULA forbids selling or giving away accounts, you should probably just buy your own copy rather than risk the Wrath of ANet. Posting about this on a forum read by ANet employees might not have been the wisest possible choice.

Sep 04, 2009, 01:23 PM // 13:23	#7
Neo Atomisk Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: State College, Pennsylvania, United States Guild: Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS] Profession: W/	tl;dr if you buy it you're b&

Sep 04, 2009, 01:54 PM // 13:54	#8
king swift Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kamadan AD1 Guild: Zealots Of Shiverpeak [ZoS] Profession: D/A	It is in the end worth it more to just buy it yourself. That way, you are 100% sure where the account came from and you wont wonder why when one day you no longer can access the account. Buy it yourself to save yourself from future problems.

Sep 04, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32	#9
krnboji Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2009	Aww shucks. Generosity from a friend shot down by the EULA Yeah I guess I'll just go buy the trilogy then lol. Oh and I'm a newb so I really didn't know. Wasn't trying to go behind ANet's back or anything haha. I'm surprised their employees read Guru, actually I'm impressed One more question then: I am only assuming my friend's account is registered. But I think he may have said he just has the keys to create one. It's hard understanding eachother at times so I'll probably ask him to clarify later. Is receiving an unregistered key also against the EULA? He said he got his account/key from an event at an internet cafe (very popular in Korea for those w/o computers or wanting to play games where their parents can't see ). Since he already bought all the games prior to that, the account/key he won just sits around unused.

Sep 04, 2009, 06:00 PM // 18:00	#10
mathiastemplar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denmark Guild: Jade Reapers [JD] Profession: W/	lol @ this.. just use your friend's account, no biggie ?:S