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Bounty_Bam · Aug 12, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26

i just bought Guild Wars from the SHOP (not online)

wheres my access key or how do i get one??

thank you

Farrell-Zander · Aug 12, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30

It's in the CD-Box. There should be a little platic card with it on. Good luck

Bounty_Bam · Aug 12, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34

theres isnt one!

i got:

2 discs
The Guild Wars Manuscripts book
Art of Guild Wars book 2
the map
bonus Music cd

:S

Loviatar · Aug 12, 2006, 04:36 PM // 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounty_Bam

theres isnt one!

i got:

2 discs
The Guild Wars Manuscripts book
Art of Guild Wars book 2
the map
bonus Music cd

:S

if this is the original GW and not factions check for a silver scratch off in your cd case

Bounty_Bam · Aug 12, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39

nothing

ive raided the case 5 times, checked every page in the booklets..

its the Special Edition original guild wars.....so special i didnt even get a bloody code :

Swinging Fists · Aug 12, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05

You said you bought it from the "SHOP". What is that ? Did you buy it off EBay ? What store was it ? Was it in a sealed package ? If you bought it off EBay, you should contact the seller. But, you shouldn't buy it from EBay or any other "used" source.

Plushie Penguin · Aug 12, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

it should be somewhere in the CD case, it's been a while but, I think it might be behind one of the CD mounts[or whatever the CDs are put on in the case]. I remember it being on the inside I think<.<

oh, I got the normal one, not the collectors or whatever, could it be on the inside of the box itself? I've gotten games with the key in odd places... keep looking around, take the box apart if you have to...

I've gotten a key on the CD itself.
There might be a scratch off on the inside of the CD case, the normal GW had it on the back of the top case part[had a nice bone dragon behind it(^-^)]

Bounty_Bam · Aug 12, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20

not there either

i got it brand new from GAME, sealed up

Tachyon · Aug 12, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21

Simple solution!

If you brought it from a shop, like you stated, then just return it and get a replacement. Then check in the store before you leave to see if there's one in the new copy.

Truong · Aug 12, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

In the CD case, there's a skinny sheet of paper with a long bar. Scratch the bar off with a coin to reveal the acess key.

SaladFork · Aug 12, 2006, 05:34 PM // 17:34

I bought the collector's edition one about 2 weeks ago. Inside the CD Case were the manual, a few ads, a PlayNC paper, and then a white packet with BIG LETTERS on it saying "This is your cd-key, don't give it to anyone, etc. etc." I ripped along the perferated edges, and my key was typed neatly inside.

I can post pictures if it would help.

~Salad

Chief · Aug 12, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaladFork

I bought the collector's edition one about 2 weeks ago. Inside the CD Case were the manual, a few ads, a PlayNC paper, and then a white packet with BIG LETTERS on it saying "This is your cd-key, don't give it to anyone, etc. etc." I ripped along the perferated edges, and my key was typed neatly inside.

I can post pictures if it would help.

~Salad

SaladFork,
Did you see that Bounty_Bam said he had the Original Prophecies Collector's Edition ... not the Faction Collector's Edition?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounty_Bam

nothing

ive raided the case 5 times, checked every page in the booklets..

its the Special Edition original guild wars.....so special i didnt even get a bloody code :

The key-code is in different locations, depending on the game you purchased.

The American version had these contents - the game key is a silver scratch-off which is located inside the CD Jewel Case.
The European version had these contents - the game key is a silver scratch-off which is located on the outside of the paper CD Card Wallet.

(I think you probably have the GW-EU-UK-BX3 edition, since that is the most common version you find from online resellers.)

The Prophecies Collector's Edition has been discontinued for quite awhile, so I have to assume you did not purchase this game from a licensed retailer. It will be very difficult for you to recoup your funds from a 3rd party vendor if you can not find the game key. Good luck!

Loviatar · Aug 12, 2006, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief

SaladFork,
Did you see that Bounty_Bam said he had the Original Prophecies Collector's Edition ... not the Faction Collector's Edition?
!

Chief

here is what confuses me on this.

Quote:

The Guild Wars Manuscripts book
Art of Guild Wars book 2
the map
bonus Music cd

i thought only the CE had an art book which he has listed and not any other SE,REG/ETC

the art book has book 2 which indicates chapter 2 as well

EDIT

and he calls it this

*Special Edition original guild wars*

Chief · Aug 12, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

...and he calls it this

*Special Edition original guild wars*

You are very correct. My mistake. He must be referring to this edition:

Game Discs: 2 CDs in plastic DVD case
Guild Wars Manual: The Manuscripts: 144 pages of information
Bonus Skill Pack Code: Unlock 7 skills, 1 Elite skill, 1 rune and 1 weapon upgrade
Guild Wars Soundtrack CD: Music by British Academy Award winner Jeremy Soule
Bonus Music Key: Free access to additional in-game music from Direct Song
Guild Wars Art Book: The Art of Guild Wars Book 2; 72 Pages
Map of Tyria; 600mm by 360mm, folded
Quick Reference Card: Full-colour card showing keyboard layout and key mapping
Game Activation Card containing your Access Key

Aug 12, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26	#1
Bounty_Bam Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006	Please Help Me...urgent i just bought Guild Wars from the SHOP (not online) wheres my access key or how do i get one?? thank you

Aug 12, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#7
Plushie Penguin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: That plushie penguin on a shelf in your bed room Profession: Rt/E	it should be somewhere in the CD case, it's been a while but, I think it might be behind one of the CD mounts[or whatever the CDs are put on in the case]. I remember it being on the inside I think<.< oh, I got the normal one, not the collectors or whatever, could it be on the inside of the box itself? I've gotten games with the key in odd places... keep looking around, take the box apart if you have to... I've gotten a key on the CD itself. There might be a scratch off on the inside of the CD case, the normal GW had it on the back of the top case part[had a nice bone dragon behind it(^-^)] Last edited by Plushie Penguin; Aug 12, 2006 at 05:30 PM // 17:30..

Aug 12, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30	#2
Farrell-Zander Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Switzerland	It's in the CD-Box. There should be a little platic card with it on. Good luck

Aug 12, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#3
Bounty_Bam Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006	theres isnt one! i got: 2 discs The Guild Wars Manuscripts book Art of Guild Wars book 2 the map bonus Music cd :S

Aug 12, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#5
Bounty_Bam Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006	nothing ive raided the case 5 times, checked every page in the booklets.. its the Special Edition original guild wars.....so special i didnt even get a bloody code :

Aug 12, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#6
Swinging Fists Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/Mo	You said you bought it from the "SHOP". What is that ? Did you buy it off EBay ? What store was it ? Was it in a sealed package ? If you bought it off EBay, you should contact the seller. But, you shouldn't buy it from EBay or any other "used" source.

Aug 12, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#8
Bounty_Bam Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006	not there either i got it brand new from GAME, sealed up

Aug 12, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#9
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	Simple solution! If you brought it from a shop, like you stated, then just return it and get a replacement. Then check in the store before you leave to see if there's one in the new copy.

Aug 12, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23	#10
Truong Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas, USA Guild: Guildless.	In the CD case, there's a skinny sheet of paper with a long bar. Scratch the bar off with a coin to reveal the acess key.

Aug 12, 2006, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#11
SaladFork Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Eastern USA Guild: The Eternal Vanguard of Tyria [VNGD]	I bought the collector's edition one about 2 weeks ago. Inside the CD Case were the manual, a few ads, a PlayNC paper, and then a white packet with BIG LETTERS on it saying "This is your cd-key, don't give it to anyone, etc. etc." I ripped along the perferated edges, and my key was typed neatly inside. I can post pictures if it would help. ~Salad