Game of the Year Edition bonus items? - Guild Wars Forums

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44

Anyone know how to activate these? It says to type /bonusitems, but I did that, and didn't notice anything. I'm low level, and it says the bonus items have some skill requirements, so do I just have to wait till I have the required level to activate them?

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 07, 2006, 05:51 PM // 17:51

Did it pop up in your inventory or not? You can equip them if you don't meet the req but you wont do max dmg..... assuming it even showed up.

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53

No. Nothing happened with I typed that. I also read you can type /presale or /preorder, but that didn't cause anything to pop up either.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 07, 2006, 05:58 PM // 17:58

Well Wiki says you can't get the items on existing characters (american version) though I doubt that's true. The plaync knowledge base says /bonusitems should do it. If you're sure you added the serial key and everything right, you should probably contact support.

|pyro| · Sep 07, 2006, 06:02 PM // 18:02

did you bougth Game of the Year Edition Guild Wars Pack?

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Yes. Well, I bought "Guild Wars" from the amazon.com site, and when I received it, it was a Game of the Year edition. It says so on the packaging, and has all the other materials that were supposed to be included in the Game of the Year edition.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 07, 2006, 06:22 PM // 18:22

contact support at plaync.com

Lykan · Sep 07, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31

GOTY comes with 2 key codes, one code which is the game account and one for the bonus items, you have to add the items key to your account, its not done automatically.

Then, /bonusitems should work.

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 06:35 PM // 18:35

Hmm, I only saw the one key (in a little black page with perforated edges). It says Guild Wars Game of the Year Edition Access Key Card. When I created my account, that was the key that I used.

Do you know where the second key code would be, and where exactly you would add it to your account? I only saw one time to add in a key code.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 07, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Only the European version has them seperate as two different keys, the American version has them linked in the one serial key.

Lykan · Sep 07, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40

When i got mine the second key was on a white piece of paper, which said "bonus item access key" or something like that.

You add it by goin to the main menu and clicking "I have a new key" then you can choose to add it to an existing account.

(you got in quick sith, lol. wonder which the OP has)

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Well, I'm in America, so I assume that's the version I got. I definitely didn't get a 2nd piece of paper that said bonus item access key.

Are there anything like in-game GMs that I could petition and have them look into the situation? I went to the official site and submitted a ticket, but I'm not sure if they can help me specifically, or if they can just answer general questions.

SaucE · Sep 07, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45

I bought the GOTY (American) edition and I got my items by typing /bounsitems. Just remember you HAVE to be in a town and NOT in an explorable area. And I only got 1 key.

Jaxxxon · Sep 07, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49

Do you only get the items if you preordered the GoTY version? I read something about that somewhere. But it says on the package that it has the weapons, so hmm. I'm not sure.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 07, 2006, 06:56 PM // 18:56

At this point all you can do is wait for them to respond to your work ticket, play a bit through Tyria while you wait

Lykan · Sep 07, 2006, 07:02 PM // 19:02

I didnt pre-order mine and it works all the time, i make PvP chars everyday and they can get them, dunno bout US though, I imagine its the same.

gamecube187 · Sep 08, 2006, 01:38 AM // 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxxxon

Do you only get the items if you preordered the GoTY version? I read something about that somewhere. But it says on the package that it has the weapons, so hmm. I'm not sure.

I think it's was imposbile to preorder the GOTY version. Didn't it come out after prophecies was released? (I'm 99% certain it came out after factions) If it came out after prophecies release, then it was imposible to pre-order. You can order it online maybe, but not pre-order it.

Also, was the box opened in anyway when you got it? If it was opened, then maybe you did get the 2 key version and someone stole your bonus items key...

Either way, if you still have trouble, contact support. Go to

http://guildwars.com/support/

Jaxxxon · Sep 08, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13

Nope, it wasn't opened. I bought two copies, one for me and one for my friend, both GoTY versions, and none of them commands worked for us. I did go to the support page, and they basically gave me a generic, cookie-cutter response saying that "we will look into this, and if it is a bug, our developmental team will work on a patch to fix it, however that could take weeks or months."

I'm guessing I just got screwed, unless their are GM-type people in this game that could look into an individual case like this.

skilzygw · Sep 08, 2006, 12:46 PM // 12:46

A patch? Seems like an individual problem and not a widespread problem. I would suggest calling their support number and speaking to someone. Assuming they have a support number.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 09, 2006, 04:56 AM // 04:56

I just bought the GOTY Edition myself today just for the 7 items with unique skins. It wouldn't let me add it to my account claiming I arleady had access to everything the key would provide. Given this fact and your prediciment, it seems that some of the newer GOTY packs fresh off the production line are being read as Standard Editions and not Game of the Year Editions. I'm currently hammering it out with support. Not much progress yet, but I've gotten three responses so far and everything seems to be going smoothly. This does seem as though it might be a widespread issue.

Sep 07, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#1
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Game of the Year Edition bonus items? Anyone know how to activate these? It says to type /bonusitems, but I did that, and didn't notice anything. I'm low level, and it says the bonus items have some skill requirements, so do I just have to wait till I have the required level to activate them?

Sep 07, 2006, 05:51 PM // 17:51	#2
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Did it pop up in your inventory or not? You can equip them if you don't meet the req but you wont do max dmg..... assuming it even showed up. Last edited by Knightsaber Sith; Sep 07, 2006 at 05:53 PM // 17:53..

Sep 09, 2006, 04:56 AM // 04:56	#20
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	I just bought the GOTY Edition myself today just for the 7 items with unique skins. It wouldn't let me add it to my account claiming I arleady had access to everything the key would provide. Given this fact and your prediciment, it seems that some of the newer GOTY packs fresh off the production line are being read as Standard Editions and not Game of the Year Editions. I'm currently hammering it out with support. Not much progress yet, but I've gotten three responses so far and everything seems to be going smoothly. This does seem as though it might be a widespread issue. Last edited by Knightsaber Sith; Sep 09, 2006 at 05:00 AM // 05:00..

Sep 07, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#3
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	No. Nothing happened with I typed that. I also read you can type /presale or /preorder, but that didn't cause anything to pop up either.

Sep 07, 2006, 05:58 PM // 17:58	#4
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Well Wiki says you can't get the items on existing characters (american version) though I doubt that's true. The plaync knowledge base says /bonusitems should do it. If you're sure you added the serial key and everything right, you should probably contact support.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:02 PM // 18:02	#5
\|pyro\| Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: Me/	did you bougth Game of the Year Edition Guild Wars Pack?

Sep 07, 2006, 06:13 PM // 18:13	#6
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Yes. Well, I bought "Guild Wars" from the amazon.com site, and when I received it, it was a Game of the Year edition. It says so on the packaging, and has all the other materials that were supposed to be included in the Game of the Year edition.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:22 PM // 18:22	#7
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	contact support at plaync.com

Sep 07, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#8
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	GOTY comes with 2 key codes, one code which is the game account and one for the bonus items, you have to add the items key to your account, its not done automatically. Then, /bonusitems should work.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:35 PM // 18:35	#9
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Hmm, I only saw the one key (in a little black page with perforated edges). It says Guild Wars Game of the Year Edition Access Key Card. When I created my account, that was the key that I used. Do you know where the second key code would be, and where exactly you would add it to your account? I only saw one time to add in a key code.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38	#10
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Only the European version has them seperate as two different keys, the American version has them linked in the one serial key.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#11
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	When i got mine the second key was on a white piece of paper, which said "bonus item access key" or something like that. You add it by goin to the main menu and clicking "I have a new key" then you can choose to add it to an existing account. (you got in quick sith, lol. wonder which the OP has)

Sep 07, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#12
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Well, I'm in America, so I assume that's the version I got. I definitely didn't get a 2nd piece of paper that said bonus item access key. Are there anything like in-game GMs that I could petition and have them look into the situation? I went to the official site and submitted a ticket, but I'm not sure if they can help me specifically, or if they can just answer general questions.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#13
SaucE Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OgreSlayingKnife.com Guild: [MEEP] Biscuit of Dewm Profession: N/	I bought the GOTY (American) edition and I got my items by typing /bounsitems. Just remember you HAVE to be in a town and NOT in an explorable area. And I only got 1 key.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#14
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Do you only get the items if you preordered the GoTY version? I read something about that somewhere. But it says on the package that it has the weapons, so hmm. I'm not sure.

Sep 07, 2006, 06:56 PM // 18:56	#15
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	At this point all you can do is wait for them to respond to your work ticket, play a bit through Tyria while you wait

Sep 07, 2006, 07:02 PM // 19:02	#16
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	I didnt pre-order mine and it works all the time, i make PvP chars everyday and they can get them, dunno bout US though, I imagine its the same.

Sep 08, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13	#18
Jaxxxon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	Nope, it wasn't opened. I bought two copies, one for me and one for my friend, both GoTY versions, and none of them commands worked for us. I did go to the support page, and they basically gave me a generic, cookie-cutter response saying that "we will look into this, and if it is a bug, our developmental team will work on a patch to fix it, however that could take weeks or months." I'm guessing I just got screwed, unless their are GM-type people in this game that could look into an individual case like this.

Sep 08, 2006, 12:46 PM // 12:46	#19
skilzygw Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006	A patch? Seems like an individual problem and not a widespread problem. I would suggest calling their support number and speaking to someone. Assuming they have a support number.