Using 2 seperate accounts under 1 CD-Key - Guild Wars Forums

Frozen Bacon · Jul 08, 2008, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Here is my question:

I already have GW installed onto my desktop computer, but if I installed the same GW onto my laptop, will my friend be able to log into his own account on that laptop?

Thanks

EDIT: I forgot to mention the reason why I'm asking this. My friend wants to give me all his stuff on his account but does not have his computer with him. So will he and I be able to log onto our own seperate accounts under 1 CD-key so that we can trade?

Kyomi Tachibana · Jul 08, 2008, 02:21 AM // 02:21

If he already has an account yes.

If not, no.

explodemyheart · Jul 08, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33

What you downloaded onto your computer is not your CD-key, the CD-key is what created your account. What you put on your computer was the GW client, which you can put on to any number of computers you want, or just download from the GW website.

If you both have 2 separate accounts, you can both access them from any computer that has the client on it.

Frozen Bacon · Jul 08, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodemyheart

What you downloaded onto your computer is not your CD-key, the CD-key is what created your account. What you put on your computer was the GW client, which you can put on to any number of computers you want, or just download from the GW website.

If you both have 2 separate accounts, you can both access them from any computer that has the client on it.

Cool.

I guess my next question would be: How does the "-image" command work?

I remember when I deleted the GW.dat file on my desktop to fix corrupted files, all i had to do was type "-image" in the launch shortcut.

If I do this on my laptop with the newly installed GW client, how will it know to download all of my friends files and not mine? Or does the -image command download only the static files (i.e. maps, explorable areas)?

Skye Marin · Jul 08, 2008, 03:18 AM // 03:18

All the data for your account is stored online. You are able to play your account on any computer with Guild Wars installed, and the appropriate data is loaded automatically. As long as you have the login and password, anyone can access any account from any installed Guild Wars client.

DarkFlame · Jul 08, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21

It downloads everything. The only files unique to your friend would be his screenshots, build templates and any UI changes he's made to his client.

amutsch · Jul 08, 2008, 03:24 AM // 03:24

The GW.dat file has nothing account related. All account related info is on the Guild Wars servers you connect to.

Frozen Bacon · Jul 08, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36

Excellent.

Thank you all for your help!

Jul 08, 2008, 02:19 AM // 02:19	#1
Frozen Bacon Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Using 2 seperate accounts under 1 CD-Key Here is my question: I already have GW installed onto my desktop computer, but if I installed the same GW onto my laptop, will my friend be able to log into his own account on that laptop? Thanks EDIT: I forgot to mention the reason why I'm asking this. My friend wants to give me all his stuff on his account but does not have his computer with him. So will he and I be able to log onto our own seperate accounts under 1 CD-key so that we can trade? Last edited by Frozen Bacon; Jul 08, 2008 at 02:24 AM // 02:24..

Jul 08, 2008, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#2
Kyomi Tachibana Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: Where iz teh Bonuz [WitB] Profession: P/W	If he already has an account yes. If not, no.

Jul 08, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#3
explodemyheart Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Guild: Gui1d War스 P01ic트 [Pr으] Profession: Mo/	What you downloaded onto your computer is not your CD-key, the CD-key is what created your account. What you put on your computer was the GW client, which you can put on to any number of computers you want, or just download from the GW website. If you both have 2 separate accounts, you can both access them from any computer that has the client on it.

Jul 08, 2008, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#5
Skye Marin Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2006 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: E/A	All the data for your account is stored online. You are able to play your account on any computer with Guild Wars installed, and the appropriate data is loaded automatically. As long as you have the login and password, anyone can access any account from any installed Guild Wars client.

Jul 08, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21	#6
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	It downloads everything. The only files unique to your friend would be his screenshots, build templates and any UI changes he's made to his client.

Jul 08, 2008, 03:24 AM // 03:24	#7
amutsch Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Increadible Edible Bookah [YUM] Profession: N/	The GW.dat file has nothing account related. All account related info is on the Guild Wars servers you connect to.

Jul 08, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#8
Frozen Bacon Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Excellent. Thank you all for your help!