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Thumpy · Apr 17, 2005, 01:48 AM // 01:48

Should just make a whole sticky thread for people beggin for Friend Passes!

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-Thumpy

risquezebra · Apr 17, 2005, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Ok! I started this most recent beta with a friend-pass that someone gave me. I went out today and pre-ordered the game - do I need to activate that code to be able to get the unique item when the game comes out - or will I still recieve it with the friends-pass I was using...?

If I will need to sign up again (with my pre-purchase code I just got) am I able to delete my current character and re-use the name or is there a wait period on that?

Thanks...hope that made sense

Loviatar · Apr 17, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by risquezebra

will I still recieve it with the friends-pass I was using...?

If I will need to sign up again (with my pre-purchase code I just got) am I able to delete my current character and re-use the name or is there a wait period on that?

Thanks...hope that made sense

the friends pass is a one shot with no item

the name is kept one hour after deleting a character giving you the time to create a new character of the same name

How do I transfer my Guild Wars account from a temporary (Friend's Pass, contest access key, magazine access key) key to the permanent Beta Weekend Key that I received in my preorder package?

If you are using a one-time pass, the next time you join a Beta Weekend Event, you will be prompted for an access key. Input that new (permanent) access key number and your account will be saved with that access key for the future.
Can I transfer my character from a temporary account to a permanent account, such as that associated with a preorder package?

If you change from a temporary account to the permanent Beta Weekend Account offered with the Guild Wars Preorder Package, your account remains unchanged. If you have two separate accounts, unfortunately character transfer is not offered.
put the new code in to keep the account

BigCrackhead · Apr 19, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10

Ok so i bought the pre-order at BESTBUY so now i know i will get the shield.

BUT, i played the beta weekend and loved it, so was the box and stuff that held the envelope just A useless box with some art in it.

i mean do i have to go back to bestbuy with my reciept and pay the rest of my money and then get ANOTHER box with the actual game in it or what...

confused....

BlitzKriegMaster · Apr 19, 2005, 12:19 AM // 00:19

i think that when you pay the rest of the money you will get the acctual game in a seperate box, obviously you will get the game when it comes out

Bgnome · Apr 19, 2005, 12:31 AM // 00:31

you will find many answers in the preorder thread:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=2621

BigCrackhead · Apr 19, 2005, 12:32 AM // 00:32

then how does that explain the pre-order extra play time u get for the 27th... those ppl obviously wont be at a store at midnight.

and if u say those ppl bought the game online then thats not true, cuz GW said that u cant get the special beta keys from any online source, its only inside a pre-order box...

so wtf is gonna happen. am i not gonna have to pay anymore money than my $10 to play the game forever

or am i gonna just get an early extra day of free play and then go to the store the next day... WTF is goin on, very unclear

βlitzkrieg · Apr 19, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35

I have a question not previously answered too:

I ordered CE the other day ok, but it hasn't arrived yet. When it does (god pray that's today) will I get the game disks ready for install, or will they be shipped out later, when it's released?

Bgnome · Apr 19, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCrackhead

then how does that explain the pre-order extra play time u get for the 27th... those ppl obviously wont be at a store at midnight.

and if u say those ppl bought the game online then thats not true, cuz GW said that u cant get the special beta keys from any online source, its only inside a pre-order box...

so wtf is gonna happen. am i not gonna have to pay anymore money than my $10 to play the game forever

or am i gonna just get an early extra day of free play and then go to the store the next day... WTF is goin on, very unclear

try reading this thread:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130

Quote:

Originally Posted by βlitzkrieg

I have a question not previously answered too:

I ordered CE the other day ok, but it hasn't arrived yet. When it does (god pray that's today) will I get the game disks ready for install, or will they be shipped out later, when it's released?

you will not receive the CE until the game is released. i would not expect the package for at least another week..

βlitzkrieg · Apr 19, 2005, 12:52 AM // 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgnome

you will not receive the CE until the game is released. i would not expect the package for at least another week..

Really? Oh, well, that sucks...

But someone on here said they had recieved theirs, and the book.

Bgnome · Apr 19, 2005, 01:03 AM // 01:03

are you referring to this thread? Gaile is the PR person for ArenaNet and loves holding stuff above us like that..

Jayes · Apr 19, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

So I Pre-Ordered the game on the 18th (Yesterday) And I got the standard ground shipping (5-10 Days) But what I want to know is when they send the game out, I ordered from Gamespot, It would suck to have them send it out on the 26th and have to wait like 5-10 days to play >.< so if you know anything to help me out I will be your best friend

Ps. I kinda need an answer fast because im going on a trip and Im not gonna be seeing the boards for a while =D

Well thanks for all the help in advance...Jayes

Aria · Apr 19, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42

Jayes, it might be best to contact Gamespot to see how long their order processing time takes. Also, please please please use and read the stickies. They're here for a reason. Your thread has been merged.

Loviatar · Apr 19, 2005, 08:45 PM // 20:45

every store i have seen says shipping date 26 th and allow as much as 24 hours for processing

which is why i paid for overnight shipping for the first time

Jayes · Apr 19, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51

Whoops sorry for not reading the stickies heh, So what your saying is that they will ship around the 26th lets say, and I wont get it for 5-10 days after they ship?!?!? Whats the point of my pre ordering then!!! BAAAHHHH

Loviatar · Apr 19, 2005, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayes

Whoops sorry for not reading the stickies heh, So what your saying is that they will ship around the 26th lets say, and I wont get it for 5-10 days after they ship?!?!? Whats the point of my pre ordering then!!! BAAAHHHH

theoretically you have a copy reserved in your name from the inventory so if there is a run on the game you wont get a message saying

sorry we are out of stock and will ship in 2 weeks when the resupply comes in (add 5-10 days shipping to the 2 weeks)

Jayes · Apr 19, 2005, 09:01 PM // 21:01

Yeah that good, but if I would have known this then I would have just desided to get it at teh store at release, or reserve it there or something..rather then now having to wait a week longer to play and get a few items that I dont care too much about...man im furious right now...

qix · Apr 20, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44

I played this weekend using a friends pass a friend gave me...i really liked the game so i decided to go and buy a pre-order.

So now i tried logging to guild wars and it asked me for an access code again and i put in the code i got in the pre-orer...then it said that i can now participate in beta events

So should my account be set up for early access now?

JjK · Apr 20, 2005, 01:02 AM // 01:02

For those who have pre-ordered from GameStop, the release date is the 26'th, and info on any other places ETA?
GameStop
ETA: 4/26/05

(better, Aria?)

DarkWasp · Apr 20, 2005, 01:11 AM // 01:11

It ships on the 26th so It should get to your house around the 28th.

Apr 17, 2005, 07:28 PM // 19:28	#62
risquezebra Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: florida	Code - Item - Etc question Ok! I started this most recent beta with a friend-pass that someone gave me. I went out today and pre-ordered the game - do I need to activate that code to be able to get the unique item when the game comes out - or will I still recieve it with the friends-pass I was using...? If I will need to sign up again (with my pre-purchase code I just got) am I able to delete my current character and re-use the name or is there a wait period on that? Thanks...hope that made sense

Apr 19, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10	#64
BigCrackhead Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Pre-Order Question, items and whatnot Ok so i bought the pre-order at BESTBUY so now i know i will get the shield. BUT, i played the beta weekend and loved it, so was the box and stuff that held the envelope just A useless box with some art in it. i mean do i have to go back to bestbuy with my reciept and pay the rest of my money and then get ANOTHER box with the actual game in it or what... confused.... Last edited by Sausaletus Rex; Apr 19, 2005 at 01:13 AM // 01:13.. Reason: thread merged

Apr 19, 2005, 12:31 AM // 00:31	#66
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	you will find many answers in the preorder thread: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=2621 __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 19, 2005, 12:32 AM // 00:32	#67
BigCrackhead Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	makes no sence then how does that explain the pre-order extra play time u get for the 27th... those ppl obviously wont be at a store at midnight. and if u say those ppl bought the game online then thats not true, cuz GW said that u cant get the special beta keys from any online source, its only inside a pre-order box... so wtf is gonna happen. am i not gonna have to pay anymore money than my $10 to play the game forever or am i gonna just get an early extra day of free play and then go to the store the next day... WTF is goin on, very unclear

Apr 19, 2005, 01:03 AM // 01:03	#71
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	are you referring to this thread? Gaile is the PR person for ArenaNet and loves holding stuff above us like that.. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 17, 2005, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#61
Thumpy Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota	Should just make a whole sticky thread for people beggin for Friend Passes! , -Thumpy

Apr 19, 2005, 12:19 AM // 00:19	#65
BlitzKriegMaster Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	i think that when you pay the rest of the money you will get the acctual game in a seperate box, obviously you will get the game when it comes out

Apr 19, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#68
βlitzkrieg Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Zealand Guild: The Obsidian Kings Profession: Me/N	I have a question not previously answered too: I ordered CE the other day ok, but it hasn't arrived yet. When it does (god pray that's today) will I get the game disks ready for install, or will they be shipped out later, when it's released?

Apr 19, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#72
Jayes Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I Pre-Ordered, but will i get it by release? So I Pre-Ordered the game on the 18th (Yesterday) And I got the standard ground shipping (5-10 Days) But what I want to know is when they send the game out, I ordered from Gamespot, It would suck to have them send it out on the 26th and have to wait like 5-10 days to play >.< so if you know anything to help me out I will be your best friend Ps. I kinda need an answer fast because im going on a trip and Im not gonna be seeing the boards for a while =D Well thanks for all the help in advance...Jayes

Apr 19, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42	#73
Aria Sig Fairy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Once upon a time..	Jayes, it might be best to contact Gamespot to see how long their order processing time takes. Also, please please please use and read the stickies. They're here for a reason. Your thread has been merged. __________________ Ensign: It's the Questions and Answers, not Questions and Shit We Just Made Up.

Apr 19, 2005, 08:45 PM // 20:45	#74
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	every store i have seen says shipping date 26 th and allow as much as 24 hours for processing which is why i paid for overnight shipping for the first time

Apr 19, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51	#75
Jayes Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Whoops sorry for not reading the stickies heh, So what your saying is that they will ship around the 26th lets say, and I wont get it for 5-10 days after they ship?!?!? Whats the point of my pre ordering then!!! BAAAHHHH

Apr 19, 2005, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#77
Jayes Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Yeah that good, but if I would have known this then I would have just desided to get it at teh store at release, or reserve it there or something..rather then now having to wait a week longer to play and get a few items that I dont care too much about...man im furious right now...

Apr 20, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44	#78
qix Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Guild: The Silver Striders Profession: Me/W	Question I played this weekend using a friends pass a friend gave me...i really liked the game so i decided to go and buy a pre-order. So now i tried logging to guild wars and it asked me for an access code again and i put in the code i got in the pre-orer...then it said that i can now participate in beta events So should my account be set up for early access now?

Apr 20, 2005, 01:02 AM // 01:02	#79
JjK Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: Knights Templar Profession: W/E	Gamestop release, April 26th For those who have pre-ordered from GameStop, the release date is the 26'th, and info on any other places ETA? GameStop ETA: 4/26/05 (better, Aria?)

Apr 20, 2005, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#80
DarkWasp Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Paradise Guild: Agency Of Forbidden Fruits [Oot] Profession: R/A	It ships on the 26th so It should get to your house around the 28th.