Full game CD necessary?? - Guild Wars Forums

Jade Nightwind · May 03, 2005, 04:16 PM // 16:16

Sorry if this has been covered, but I had the preorder CD, and did 48 hour play, and just now FINALLY got the full game box... will I ever even USE this CD, or do I just go to settings and update the client with my new number? (Like Steam for Half-Life etc.)?

Seems to be a waste to make CDs & booklets if all the stuff is off the servers anyway.

tkn · May 03, 2005, 04:20 PM // 16:20

Well, there are two CDs worth of stuff, so it would take a while to download it all (for most people), hence the CDs. You don't need them tho if you're happy to stream the game along the way.

Jade Nightwind · May 03, 2005, 04:24 PM // 16:24

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Originally Posted by tkn

Well, there are two CDs worth of stuff, so it would take a while to download it all (for most people), hence the CDs. You don't need them tho if you're happy to stream the game along the way.

OH, so if I install, I'll get quicker/smoother gameplay or just the map-loading between location changes is faster??

Also, should I UNINSTALL my current pre-order client, THEN install this or install on TOP or what????

Dreamsmith · May 03, 2005, 04:33 PM // 16:33

It may or may not be necessary, but in general it's best to uninstall the old version of a program before installing the new version.

tkn · May 03, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34

You get quicker loading, cause you don't have to download the maps. What I did was insert the CD and it gave me an option to repair my client, which basically just updates it to the version on the CDs.

jcxpc03 · May 03, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44

I just download the client and updates patch. Is there any errors on what I did? Im a Newbie.

Jade Nightwind · May 03, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48

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Originally Posted by Dreamsmith

It may or may not be necessary, but in general it's best to uninstall the old version of a program before installing the new version.

But would I LOSE my character(s) or progress???

Soul Monarch · May 03, 2005, 04:49 PM // 16:49

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Originally Posted by Jade Nightwind

But would I LOSE my character(s) or progress???

Everything is saved server-side.

(In other words: Nope.)

Jade Nightwind · May 03, 2005, 04:52 PM // 16:52

cool!! Thanks all.

May 03, 2005, 04:16 PM // 16:16	#1
Jade Nightwind Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Full game CD necessary?? Sorry if this has been covered, but I had the preorder CD, and did 48 hour play, and just now FINALLY got the full game box... will I ever even USE this CD, or do I just go to settings and update the client with my new number? (Like Steam for Half-Life etc.)? Seems to be a waste to make CDs & booklets if all the stuff is off the servers anyway.

May 03, 2005, 04:33 PM // 16:33	#4
Dreamsmith Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Guild: Beguine Guild [BGN]	It may or may not be necessary, but in general it's best to uninstall the old version of a program before installing the new version. __________________

May 03, 2005, 04:20 PM // 16:20	#2
tkn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Unwashed Village Profession: R/Mo	Well, there are two CDs worth of stuff, so it would take a while to download it all (for most people), hence the CDs. You don't need them tho if you're happy to stream the game along the way.

May 03, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#5
tkn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Unwashed Village Profession: R/Mo	You get quicker loading, cause you don't have to download the maps. What I did was insert the CD and it gave me an option to repair my client, which basically just updates it to the version on the CDs.

May 03, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#6
jcxpc03 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	I just download the client and updates patch. Is there any errors on what I did? Im a Newbie.

May 03, 2005, 04:52 PM // 16:52	#9
Jade Nightwind Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	cool!! Thanks all.