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Warbog The Slayer · Aug 21, 2009, 01:39 PM // 13:39

i want to get LDoA and i heard that its easier with summoning stone fire imp, i have all campagins but i bought them before the fire imp update ,i know u can bought them from ingame shop but i dont have a credit card and my father doesn't want to give me his credit card .... the question is that if i buy ,for exemple faction campagim(from a shop) wich has the imp update on it could i add it on my account? or it will say it already had this campaign and i cant add it

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Kook~NBK~ · Aug 21, 2009, 02:13 PM // 14:13

I have the imp on my account, and have had all 3 campaigns since they were released. Have you tried typing /bonus in-game to see if a imp summoning stone pops up in your inventory?

nitetime · Aug 21, 2009, 02:16 PM // 14:16

You shouldnt need to buy another chapter, thats just silly. Type /bonus while in town or outpost and the imp will show in your inventory. and he does help out a ton in pre.

citizensmith1001 · Aug 21, 2009, 02:41 PM // 14:41

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Originally Posted by nitetime

You shouldnt need to buy another chapter, thats just silly. Type /bonus while in town or outpost and the imp will show in your inventory. and he does help out a ton in pre.

Wrong , he said that he bought all 4 games before the 2008 update that added the imp so sadly /bonus wont work.

Now to answer your question bdordai , as long as the copy of the game that you buy has a picture of the imp on the back and says something along the lines of ''includes bonus fire imp'' then adding it to your account will unlock the fire imp for you .This is what i had to do myself.

Satu-Wyvern · Aug 21, 2009, 03:35 PM // 15:35

[QUOTE=citizensmith1001;4816711]Wrong , he said that he bought all 4 games before the 2008 update that added the imp so sadly /bonus wont work.

If the game you bought said "Game of the Year" it will have the fire imp even
if you bought it before the 2008 update.

Konker2020 · Aug 21, 2009, 03:38 PM // 15:38

[QUOTE=Satu-Wyvern;4816767]

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

Wrong , he said that he bought all 4 games before the 2008 update that added the imp so sadly /bonus wont work.

If the game you bought said "Game of the Year" it will have the fire imp even
if you bought it before the 2008 update.

This seems to have been true for some but not all, some of my alliance members have stated that they got it when it was released whilst owning the GotY edition before the imp was released. And yet on the other hand a couple of my guildies and a few other alliance members did not even though they had GotY as well.

waeland · Aug 21, 2009, 05:24 PM // 17:24

Fire imp is nice and is helpfull but sure you not need him. You can summon him only until you reach level 20 which is pretty soon (how soon depends on which campaign you play). Anyway, much much greater help is to have heroes (unless of course you have friends to play with).

Painbringer · Aug 21, 2009, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Well if it any type of consolation… if you need to run from a bad agro etc... the Imp will die and since there is a 30min recharge period you need to zone or wait it out. I have used the Imp he can get powerful since he follows your progression I think his armor gets better too so he is probably the best armored npc in the nooblet area. You can also can get the NPC to help you fight (can’t think of his name) the one you look for over the wall quest. If you pick him up with the Imp and a pet you can have a 4 man team solo build which helps on the earlier levels.

rb.widow · Aug 21, 2009, 05:59 PM // 17:59

Surely he can go into the ingame store when he logs into GW, and select, GoTY edition and upgrade to it for cheap ( if he really wants it )

SpyderArachnid · Aug 21, 2009, 05:59 PM // 17:59

To answer the OP's question, yes it will add it to your account.

It won't matter if you already have factions or not. You just add the access key from the new game, and you will get the imp without worrying about any changes made to your account except for that.

It's how people already have the basic game, but they go out and buy the Collector's Edition for the bonus stuff. You just add the key to your account and it won't do anything but add the bonus stuff.

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Originally Posted by rb.widow

Surely he can go into the ingame store when he logs into GW, and select, GoTY edition and upgrade to it for cheap ( if he really wants it )

He already said he doesn't have a credit card and he can't use his Dad's card either. So his only option is to buy it at a retailer.

dilan155 · Aug 21, 2009, 06:34 PM // 18:34

seems a bit of a waste of money to buy a campaign simply to add a fire imp, just my .02 of course.

Daisuko · Aug 21, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Painbringer

Well if it any type of consolation??? if you need to run from a bad agro etc... the Imp will die and since there is a 30min recharge period you need to zone or wait it out. I have used the Imp he can get powerful since he follows your progression I think his armor gets better too so he is probably the best armored npc in the nooblet area. You can also can get the NPC to help you fight (can???t think of his name) the one you look for over the wall quest. If you pick him up with the Imp and a pet you can have a 4 man team solo build which helps on the earlier levels.

Icanhas pet nao?

Pet = Warrior level armor
Fire Imp = Elementalist level armor

pets have higher AL than the imp would, however lack of pet attacks limits usefulness to a degree.

*Darcy* · Aug 21, 2009, 08:46 PM // 20:46

Perhaps your dad would get you a Visa gift card if you gave him the money for it? While you can't buy them if you are under 18, there is nothing stopping you from using one to make a purchase. Then you could buy the GotY upgrade for $4.99 from the online store.

As for why some people with all campaigns have the imp and some don't. --

"If you've already purchased any of the Guild Wars games via the in-game store or PlayNC.com, access to the Fire Imp will be added to your account automatically on September 5, 2008."

You had to have purchased something from the in-game store prior to that date. For example, I had purchased the BMP from ANet, so I had the imp.

cognophile · Aug 21, 2009, 08:48 PM // 20:48

In my opinion, the imp is mainly useful for helping a mid level character (~8-12) fight charr in the northlands.

After level 12 or 13, I normally don't bother with the imp. He can be pretty stupid when it comes to aggro.

Satu-Wyvern · Aug 21, 2009, 09:11 PM // 21:11

[QUOTE=Konker2020;4816771]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satu-Wyvern

This seems to have been true for some but not all, some of my alliance members have stated that they got it when it was released whilst owning the GotY edition before the imp was released. And yet on the other hand a couple of my guildies and a few other alliance members did not even though they had GotY as well.

If they get the weapons from GOTY when they /bonus they will get the imp. Make sure there is enough room in your inventory for all the weapons and the imp. A guildie contacted support for this problem and it turned out he didn't have enough room in his inventory as the imp stone is that last to thing to load.

Ugh · Aug 21, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daisuko

Icanhas pet nao?

Pet = Warrior level armor
Fire Imp = Elementalist level armor

pets have higher AL than the imp would, however lack of pet attacks limits usefulness to a degree.

Also, pets now take -33% damage and deal +33% damage in PvE.

sosycpsycho · Aug 21, 2009, 09:32 PM // 21:32

Yeah pets are fun, I like to smite and bond mine on m/r and play pre searing 600/smite.

Honestly the fire imp is handy but only to the point of death leveling. Once you hit this stage there is a risk. He will either get wtfpwnt by leveled up angry Charr, or he will kill one or two of them while your dead and ruin your 30 mins of setup and death.

If you can get one with /bonus /cokeplay command by all means yay for that.
but dont buy one or buy a chapter just to get one when you can have a pet with a ranger subjob. I will admit I use mine often to farm the bosses on my perma pre necro MM but if your going for the title he is not a necessity at all.

nitetime · Aug 22, 2009, 05:03 AM // 05:03

Acquisition

Type /bonus after doing one of the following:

* Purchase Guild Wars Trilogy (North America) or Guild Wars Complete Collection (Europe)
* Purchase new versions of Guild Wars products in North America and Europe—look for the Fire Imp on the back of the box
* Purchase the Guild Wars 2008 Upgrade or the Game of the Year Upgrade, available in the in-game store or PlayNC.com
* Purchase any version of Guild Wars from the in-game store or PlayNC.com

If one of these requirements is already met on an account, the Summoning Stone is available to them without any new purchases.

Markaedw · Aug 22, 2009, 05:19 AM // 05:19

doesn't the store now take paypal, then there are prepaid cards. Maybe it's worth $5 but not much more.

Aug 21, 2009, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#1
Warbog The Slayer Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2008 Profession: W/P	fire imp i want to get LDoA and i heard that its easier with summoning stone fire imp, i have all campagins but i bought them before the fire imp update ,i know u can bought them from ingame shop but i dont have a credit card and my father doesn't want to give me his credit card .... the question is that if i buy ,for exemple faction campagim(from a shop) wich has the imp update on it could i add it on my account? or it will say it already had this campaign and i cant add it?

Aug 21, 2009, 08:46 PM // 20:46	#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	Perhaps your dad would get you a Visa gift card if you gave him the money for it? While you can't buy them if you are under 18, there is nothing stopping you from using one to make a purchase. Then you could buy the GotY upgrade for $4.99 from the online store. As for why some people with all campaigns have the imp and some don't. -- "If you've already purchased any of the Guild Wars games via the in-game store or PlayNC.com, access to the Fire Imp will be added to your account automatically on September 5, 2008." You had to have purchased something from the in-game store prior to that date. For example, I had purchased the BMP from ANet, so I had the imp. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; Aug 21, 2009 at 08:51 PM // 20:51..

Aug 22, 2009, 05:19 AM // 05:19	#19
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	doesn't the store now take paypal, then there are prepaid cards. Maybe it's worth $5 but not much more. Last edited by Markaedw; Aug 22, 2009 at 05:21 AM // 05:21..

Aug 21, 2009, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#2
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	I have the imp on my account, and have had all 3 campaigns since they were released. Have you tried typing /bonus in-game to see if a imp summoning stone pops up in your inventory?

Aug 21, 2009, 02:16 PM // 14:16	#3
nitetime Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: eotn Profession: W/	You shouldnt need to buy another chapter, thats just silly. Type /bonus while in town or outpost and the imp will show in your inventory. and he does help out a ton in pre.

Aug 21, 2009, 03:35 PM // 15:35	#5
Satu-Wyvern Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: Elite Assault Knights [OOO] Profession: E/	[QUOTE=citizensmith1001;4816711]Wrong , he said that he bought all 4 games before the 2008 update that added the imp so sadly /bonus wont work. If the game you bought said "Game of the Year" it will have the fire imp even if you bought it before the 2008 update.

Aug 21, 2009, 05:24 PM // 17:24	#7
waeland Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2009	Fire imp is nice and is helpfull but sure you not need him. You can summon him only until you reach level 20 which is pretty soon (how soon depends on which campaign you play). Anyway, much much greater help is to have heroes (unless of course you have friends to play with).

Aug 21, 2009, 05:56 PM // 17:56	#8
Painbringer Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Guild: Black Widows of Death Profession: W/Mo	Well if it any type of consolation… if you need to run from a bad agro etc... the Imp will die and since there is a 30min recharge period you need to zone or wait it out. I have used the Imp he can get powerful since he follows your progression I think his armor gets better too so he is probably the best armored npc in the nooblet area. You can also can get the NPC to help you fight (can’t think of his name) the one you look for over the wall quest. If you pick him up with the Imp and a pet you can have a 4 man team solo build which helps on the earlier levels.

Aug 21, 2009, 05:59 PM // 17:59	#9
rb.widow Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009	Surely he can go into the ingame store when he logs into GW, and select, GoTY edition and upgrade to it for cheap ( if he really wants it )

Aug 21, 2009, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#11
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	seems a bit of a waste of money to buy a campaign simply to add a fire imp, just my .02 of course.

Aug 21, 2009, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#14
cognophile Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA	In my opinion, the imp is mainly useful for helping a mid level character (~8-12) fight charr in the northlands. After level 12 or 13, I normally don't bother with the imp. He can be pretty stupid when it comes to aggro.

Aug 21, 2009, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#17
sosycpsycho Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Guild: Krazy Guild With Krazy People[KrZy]	Yeah pets are fun, I like to smite and bond mine on m/r and play pre searing 600/smite. Honestly the fire imp is handy but only to the point of death leveling. Once you hit this stage there is a risk. He will either get wtfpwnt by leveled up angry Charr, or he will kill one or two of them while your dead and ruin your 30 mins of setup and death. If you can get one with /bonus /cokeplay command by all means yay for that. but dont buy one or buy a chapter just to get one when you can have a pet with a ranger subjob. I will admit I use mine often to farm the bosses on my perma pre necro MM but if your going for the title he is not a necessity at all.

Aug 22, 2009, 05:03 AM // 05:03	#18
nitetime Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: eotn Profession: W/	Acquisition Type /bonus after doing one of the following: * Purchase Guild Wars Trilogy (North America) or Guild Wars Complete Collection (Europe) * Purchase new versions of Guild Wars products in North America and Europe—look for the Fire Imp on the back of the box * Purchase the Guild Wars 2008 Upgrade or the Game of the Year Upgrade, available in the in-game store or PlayNC.com * Purchase any version of Guild Wars from the in-game store or PlayNC.com If one of these requirements is already met on an account, the Summoning Stone is available to them without any new purchases.