Dual Guildwars? - Guild Wars Forums

Nineteen · Jan 04, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Hello everyone,

I've got a small dilemna I'd like to ask about. I've recently "suckered" my wife into playing Guild Wars with me, which is amazing. The last game she played was probably Sonic the Hedgehog for Genesis and that didn't even last long. Here's the question:

I own all 3 versions of Guildwars; Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall. We have two computers in the same room both linked to a ISP Router, so obviously we share the same IP address. How could I make it possible to run Guildwars at the same time on both machines? For example, could I use my monk while she logs on as a warrior or elementalist?

Please tell me that she isn't going to have to go out and purchase all three games when we live in the same household and share the same things. That would be a sad and pathetic story. -.X

Isn't there some way to run Dual Guildwars in the house without having to own double copies of all 3 games?

Thanks! ^^

Malice Black · Jan 04, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Bad news...you have to go out and buy the games again. You both can't access 1 account at the same time.

Chillin-N-Killin · Jan 04, 2007, 04:42 PM // 16:42

The wife and I also play GW togther and yes if you want her to play she will need her own copys of the games. so glad GW uses port 80 so no tweeking of your router needed.

DeanBB · Jan 04, 2007, 05:12 PM // 17:12

If you share an account as soon as the 2nd one logs in a toon the 1st one gets booted out.

You should probably create a new account for the chapter of your choice and make sure she likes it before investing in all 3.

Coridan · Jan 04, 2007, 05:49 PM // 17:49

if u look around you can find some pretty good bundled deals...no sense in paying 50+ bucks each :P

Grais · Jan 04, 2007, 06:04 PM // 18:04

I saw several deals where they were offering either Prophecies or Factions, if you wee too buy NF, while they may be over the holiday rush, perhaps you can convince some well to do store owner to let it slide.

Spidey · Jan 04, 2007, 06:49 PM // 18:49

DeanBB is correct, as soon as the 2nd computer logs in and loads a character the 1st computer gets disconnected. My suggestion is to get her Nightfall (39.99 at Amazon right now) and let her get a character made there with the ability to make her own heros. Then get the other games if she wants later. NF is by far the easiest to learn and the heros make it a stellar game.

malachore · Jan 05, 2007, 01:07 AM // 01:07

i think u could use buddy keys for a bit

zidergirl · Jan 05, 2007, 01:44 AM // 01:44

i am the same position kids not hubby though , had to dig deep and buy the game again .
play.com
or game.net
here in the uk for price

Cherno · Jan 05, 2007, 09:27 AM // 09:27

You can run multiple copies of the game at the same time on the same computer, they just can't be using the same account.

Jan 04, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11	#1
Nineteen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Dual Guildwars? Hello everyone, I've got a small dilemna I'd like to ask about. I've recently "suckered" my wife into playing Guild Wars with me, which is amazing. The last game she played was probably Sonic the Hedgehog for Genesis and that didn't even last long. Here's the question: I own all 3 versions of Guildwars; Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall. We have two computers in the same room both linked to a ISP Router, so obviously we share the same IP address. How could I make it possible to run Guildwars at the same time on both machines? For example, could I use my monk while she logs on as a warrior or elementalist? Please tell me that she isn't going to have to go out and purchase all three games when we live in the same household and share the same things. That would be a sad and pathetic story. -.X Isn't there some way to run Dual Guildwars in the house without having to own double copies of all 3 games? Thanks! ^^

Jan 04, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#2
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Bad news...you have to go out and buy the games again. You both can't access 1 account at the same time. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 04, 2007, 04:42 PM // 16:42	#3
Chillin-N-Killin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: The Adult Guild Profession: R/Mo	The wife and I also play GW togther and yes if you want her to play she will need her own copys of the games. so glad GW uses port 80 so no tweeking of your router needed.

Jan 04, 2007, 05:12 PM // 17:12	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	If you share an account as soon as the 2nd one logs in a toon the 1st one gets booted out. You should probably create a new account for the chapter of your choice and make sure she likes it before investing in all 3.

Jan 04, 2007, 05:49 PM // 17:49	#5
Coridan Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US Guild: Old Married Gamers {OMG} Profession: W/	if u look around you can find some pretty good bundled deals...no sense in paying 50+ bucks each :P

Jan 04, 2007, 06:04 PM // 18:04	#6
Grais Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Tools	I saw several deals where they were offering either Prophecies or Factions, if you wee too buy NF, while they may be over the holiday rush, perhaps you can convince some well to do store owner to let it slide.

Jan 04, 2007, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#7
Spidey Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2006	DeanBB is correct, as soon as the 2nd computer logs in and loads a character the 1st computer gets disconnected. My suggestion is to get her Nightfall (39.99 at Amazon right now) and let her get a character made there with the ability to make her own heros. Then get the other games if she wants later. NF is by far the easiest to learn and the heros make it a stellar game.

Jan 05, 2007, 01:07 AM // 01:07	#8
malachore Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: murderers of the round table	i think u could use buddy keys for a bit

Jan 05, 2007, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#9
zidergirl Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South west UK Guild: Iztrian Guild [IZ] Profession: R/Mo	i am the same position kids not hubby though , had to dig deep and buy the game again . play.com or game.net here in the uk for price

Jan 05, 2007, 09:27 AM // 09:27	#10
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	You can run multiple copies of the game at the same time on the same computer, they just can't be using the same account.