Just bought game, help please? - Guild Wars Forums

Thorburn · Apr 27, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Ok I just bought the game from EB off the shelf. I did not pre-order. I am correct in reading the FAQ that I cannot play this game until midnight 4/28/05, because I didnt pre-order?

As well, I thought this would be like any other mmorpg where you buy an account and pay a monthly fee. At registration it said I could purchase extras? Can someone explain this to me? Thanks in advance!

Inde · Apr 27, 2005, 03:40 PM // 15:40

Correct - you have to wait until west coast midnight.

There is no monthly fee. There are expansions to be released that further move along the story and potentially add more features. The base-game will remain free.

Auntie I · Apr 27, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39

Retail keys will be activated at 12:01 PST (-8GMT if think)on the 28th which will be just after midnight tonight!

Auntie I · Apr 27, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40

Retail keys will be activated at 12:01 PST (-8GMT I think)on the 28th which will be just after midnight tonight!

Vintersorg · Apr 27, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Bad start for a game...
I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

Thorburn · Apr 27, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

great, thanks for info. See ya in game tomorrow!

butcherboy · Apr 27, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28

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Originally Posted by Vintersorg

Bad start for a game...
I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

LOL Did you ask for a pre-order disk? Chances are where ever you bought it from might actually had had one or two sitting around. Also if you really want to play a game, why not pre-order it? Usually you score some free swag and know that you will have a copy waiting for you the day the game comes out. You want the game, you know you are going to buy it, why not just pre-order it at your favorite gaming store and live with the peace of mind that it will be at the store - barring a natural dissaster *cough* NFL Street V2 *cough.

FloridaFringe · Apr 27, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30

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Originally Posted by Vintersorg

Bad start for a game...
I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

The store that you bought the game from wasn't supposed to have them out on the shelves yet. This is not the games, the developers or the publisher???s fault. I would take issue with the store for having a policy that goes against a gamer???s best interest in regards to the official release date.

Tyveil · Apr 27, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

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Originally Posted by Vintersorg

Bad start for a game...
I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

Seriously, this has got to be one of the worst marketing decisions in gaming history ever. I can see a lot of hyped up buyers getting really pissed off today. It doesn't help that retailers apparently don't even know the retail key won't get you in until tommorrow.

butcherboy · Apr 27, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

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Originally Posted by Vintersorg

Bad start for a game...
I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

LOL Did you ask for a pre-order disk? Chances are where ever you bought it from might actually had had one or two sitting around. Also if you really want to play a game, why not pre-order it? Usually you score some free swag and know that you will have a copy waiting for you the day the game comes out. You want the game, you know you are going to buy it, why not just pre-order it at your favorite gaming store and live with the peace of mind that it will be at the store - barring a natural dissaster *cough* NFL Street V2 *cough.

Vintersorg · Apr 27, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

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Originally Posted by FloridaFringe

The store that you bought the game from wasn't supposed to have them out on the shelves yet. This is not the games, the developers or the publisher???s fault. I would take issue with the store for having a policy that goes against a gamer???s best interest in regards to the official release date.

I've seen it in several stores. Actually, I've seen them in all stores that sell computer games in town (three of them). I'd be amazed they'd all sell the game too soon

Vintersorg · Apr 27, 2005, 06:38 PM // 18:38

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Originally Posted by butcherboy

LOL Did you ask for a pre-order disk? Chances are where ever you bought it from might actually had had one or two sitting around. Also if you really want to play a game, why not pre-order it? Usually you score some free swag and know that you will have a copy waiting for you the day the game comes out. You want the game, you know you are going to buy it, why not just pre-order it at your favorite gaming store and live with the peace of mind that it will be at the store - barring a natural dissaster *cough* NFL Street V2 *cough.

Because last two times I pre-ordered a game, the retail versions were cheaper...

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 27, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41

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Originally Posted by Tyveil

Seriously, this has got to be one of the worst marketing decisions in gaming history ever. I can see a lot of hyped up buyers getting really pissed off today. It doesn't help that retailers apparently don't even know the retail key won't get you in until tommorrow.

This is not a marketing decision. In fact, the game wasn't even supposed to be sold untill tomorrow.

Romac · Apr 27, 2005, 06:50 PM // 18:50

big deal...so you bought the game today and have to wait 'till midnight to play.

take the game back and demand your money back if you're so peeved about it.

If you wanna get mad at someone call the store manager...the release date for non-preorders was supposed to be the 28th.

Every time a game comes out this happens...stores get the dates screwed up.

they see: "ships on the 26th" on the website which theoretically means they can hand out the games on the 26th, because some people might have same day shipping

then they see: "distribute pre-orders on the 27th"

then they see: "official release date as the 28th"

multiply that by a new game being released every other day of the week, and you can easily see how it gets messed up every time.

so you have to wait to play for 12 hours after you purchased the game...big deal...take a pill...calm down.

Pevil Lihatuh · Apr 27, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

I have a question: where are all these stores that are selling it early? America?

Its just I know here in UK stores that sell early will get huge fines. The company I work for sure as hell wont be selling guild wars until tomorrow; they're too big to risk it. Sometimes the odd copy will slip out early (doing a big delivery you dont always think to check release dates on a game you don't recognise) so I'm just curious.

Tyveil · Apr 27, 2005, 08:00 PM // 20:00

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Originally Posted by DEATH AT THE DOOR

This is not a marketing decision. In fact, the game wasn't even supposed to be sold untill tomorrow.

It's not a marketing decision to give pre-orders an extra day early playing the game? Riiiiiggggghhhhhhtttt....
I realize that the game was not suppose to be "released" by stores until tommorrow, but publishers are really naive if they think retailers are going to follow those release dates. The stores that release the games first get the sales. That's the way it will always be.

butcherboy · Apr 27, 2005, 08:02 PM // 20:02

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Originally Posted by Vintersorg

Because last two times I pre-ordered a game, the retail versions were cheaper...

You should pre-order where you find the cheapest price (normally). You are not "locked in" a price or required to buy the game from the given location but at least you can score the swag like the GW pre-order disk...

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 27, 2005, 08:12 PM // 20:12

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Originally Posted by Tyveil

It's not a marketing decision to give pre-orders an extra day early playing the game? Riiiiiggggghhhhhhtttt....
I realize that the game was not suppose to be "released" by stores until tommorrow, but publishers are really naive if they think retailers are going to follow those release dates. The stores that release the games first get the sales. That's the way it will always be.

If you are that intelligent, why the hell do you complain?

Romac · Apr 27, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23

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Originally Posted by Pevil Lihatuh

I have a question: where are all these stores that are selling it early? America?

some people that preordered in the USA from certain compusa stores picked up their games 2 days ago, but i think most stores get the dates right, and just a tiny few end up getting the games early...normally it doesn't matter anyway because you can't play until the servers open up.

it's because of cry-baby-whiners that buy the game and get mad when they can't log in that we can't buy these games, and have the box safely at home, a month before the game goes live.

Mystic · Apr 27, 2005, 08:31 PM // 20:31

just got my copy today at EB GAMES in NYC -south street seaport

When i asked - the one dude behind the counter told the other guy "NO WAIT- those are PRE-ORDERS" - the other guy said - we had 5 cancelled out - so they sold me a copy.

No biggie - Waiting until the 28th - remember - there has been VERY VERY few MMO games where the actual Launch Live Date - has gone smoothly. Us vetereans know the deal. There will be LOTS of congestion the first few days and possible glitches. So always expect the unexpected. And NEVER NEVER NEVER take off from work on release day of a MMO game. LOL!! yes i speak from experience. Only to find that Server is Down - or Unable to Log in. Blah BLah...

-=_-MyStic

Apr 27, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36	#1
Thorburn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Just bought game, help please? Ok I just bought the game from EB off the shelf. I did not pre-order. I am correct in reading the FAQ that I cannot play this game until midnight 4/28/05, because I didnt pre-order? As well, I thought this would be like any other mmorpg where you buy an account and pay a monthly fee. At registration it said I could purchase extras? Can someone explain this to me? Thanks in advance!

Apr 27, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#6
Thorburn Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	nice great, thanks for info. See ya in game tomorrow!

Apr 27, 2005, 03:40 PM // 15:40	#2
Inde Site Contributor Join Date: Dec 2004	Correct - you have to wait until west coast midnight. There is no monthly fee. There are expansions to be released that further move along the story and potentially add more features. The base-game will remain free.

Apr 27, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#3
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	Retail keys will be activated at 12:01 PST (-8GMT if think)on the 28th which will be just after midnight tonight!

Apr 27, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40	#4
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	Retail keys will be activated at 12:01 PST (-8GMT I think)on the 28th which will be just after midnight tonight!

Apr 27, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#5
Vintersorg Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Bad start for a game... I mean, I buy this game in the store because I really want to play it...and I get home, all excited. And what happens? "I'm sorry you can't play till tomorrow"...

Apr 27, 2005, 06:50 PM // 18:50	#14
Romac Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	big deal...so you bought the game today and have to wait 'till midnight to play. take the game back and demand your money back if you're so peeved about it. If you wanna get mad at someone call the store manager...the release date for non-preorders was supposed to be the 28th. Every time a game comes out this happens...stores get the dates screwed up. they see: "ships on the 26th" on the website which theoretically means they can hand out the games on the 26th, because some people might have same day shipping then they see: "distribute pre-orders on the 27th" then they see: "official release date as the 28th" multiply that by a new game being released every other day of the week, and you can easily see how it gets messed up every time. so you have to wait to play for 12 hours after you purchased the game...big deal...take a pill...calm down.

Apr 27, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#15
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	I have a question: where are all these stores that are selling it early? America? Its just I know here in UK stores that sell early will get huge fines. The company I work for sure as hell wont be selling guild wars until tomorrow; they're too big to risk it. Sometimes the odd copy will slip out early (doing a big delivery you dont always think to check release dates on a game you don't recognise) so I'm just curious.

Apr 27, 2005, 08:31 PM // 20:31	#20
Mystic Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	just got my copy today at EB GAMES in NYC -south street seaport When i asked - the one dude behind the counter told the other guy "NO WAIT- those are PRE-ORDERS" - the other guy said - we had 5 cancelled out - so they sold me a copy. No biggie - Waiting until the 28th - remember - there has been VERY VERY few MMO games where the actual Launch Live Date - has gone smoothly. Us vetereans know the deal. There will be LOTS of congestion the first few days and possible glitches. So always expect the unexpected. And NEVER NEVER NEVER take off from work on release day of a MMO game. LOL!! yes i speak from experience. Only to find that Server is Down - or Unable to Log in. Blah BLah... -=_-MyStic