Can u download GW if u have cd-key ? - Guild Wars Forums

toyopl · Jan 29, 2009, 04:39 PM // 16:39

Hello there. I just bought Eye of the North expansion as it was only $9.99 here, so I couldn't resist

But I was missing original GW so I bought GW Trilogy on ebay today and will get cd-keys before the guy mails it to me. I was wondering if I can download GW online and then apply my cd-keys instead of waiting around 2 weeks before the game gets to me. He's shipping internationally, plus they got power failures due to winter storm so I'm wishing I can try this game out now intead of waiting for original disks.
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Unlucky Slayer · Jan 29, 2009, 04:44 PM // 16:44

You can download the game now and just add the keys when they get to you, but be careful about the keys you got off of ebay, they could have been used already and you would have just lost however much you spent on them.

Also moved to Q&A

-Sonata- · Jan 29, 2009, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Simple answer, Yes

It would really be no different than purchasing the trilogy through the online store. You'd get the keys in your registered email, download the client, apply, and play.

Screensaver91 · Jan 29, 2009, 04:47 PM // 16:47

Not sure what you're asking but here is the client- Click Me

However, you will not be able to play if you do not have your CDkey

*Darcy* · Jan 29, 2009, 04:59 PM // 16:59

Downloading the game client ahead of time is a good idea. Use the -image command and you can download the whole thing while you sleep and skip the loading delays while playing.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Command_line

toyopl · Jan 29, 2009, 05:07 PM // 17:07

wow, thanks for fast replys guys.

one more question the gw client download is for all expansions ?

Ulin · Jan 29, 2009, 05:41 PM // 17:41

The client download will let you access everything that your account has access to. As a start you will only be installing a base client that will then update as you load into a new area.

If you run the game with -image it will update everything in one shot and you will not have to update again until there is a new patch.

The update engine in still some of the best work I have seen in any game.

Enjoy and welcome.

toyopl · Jan 29, 2009, 05:50 PM // 17:50

tyvm, that was fast help

Jan 29, 2009, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#1
toyopl Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2009	Can u download GW if u have cd-key ? Hello there. I just bought Eye of the North expansion as it was only $9.99 here, so I couldn't resist But I was missing original GW so I bought GW Trilogy on ebay today and will get cd-keys before the guy mails it to me. I was wondering if I can download GW online and then apply my cd-keys instead of waiting around 2 weeks before the game gets to me. He's shipping internationally, plus they got power failures due to winter storm so I'm wishing I can try this game out now intead of waiting for original disks. ty

Jan 29, 2009, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#2
Unlucky Slayer RAGE INCARNATE Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy. Guild: Nerd Clan [NK] Profession: R/	You can download the game now and just add the keys when they get to you, but be careful about the keys you got off of ebay, they could have been used already and you would have just lost however much you spent on them. Also moved to Q&A __________________ Spectre Overlord Join the IRC Revolution!

Jan 29, 2009, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Downloading the game client ahead of time is a good idea. Use the -image command and you can download the whole thing while you sleep and skip the loading delays while playing. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Command_line __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 29, 2009, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#3
-Sonata- Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Pretty Hate Machines [NIN] Profession: Me/	Simple answer, Yes It would really be no different than purchasing the trilogy through the online store. You'd get the keys in your registered email, download the client, apply, and play.

Jan 29, 2009, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#4
Screensaver91 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2007 Guild: [PhD]	Not sure what you're asking but here is the client- Click Me However, you will not be able to play if you do not have your CDkey

Jan 29, 2009, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#6
toyopl Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2009	wow, thanks for fast replys guys. one more question the gw client download is for all expansions ?

Jan 29, 2009, 05:41 PM // 17:41	#7
Ulin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: lf pvp guild Profession: Mo/	The client download will let you access everything that your account has access to. As a start you will only be installing a base client that will then update as you load into a new area. If you run the game with -image it will update everything in one shot and you will not have to update again until there is a new patch. The update engine in still some of the best work I have seen in any game. Enjoy and welcome.

Jan 29, 2009, 05:50 PM // 17:50	#8
toyopl Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2009	tyvm, that was fast help