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itachi · Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 PM // 21:12

sorry has been answered. thanks

Marus Varrus · Apr 26, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22

When you input the preorder key earlier did you get a message about your acount being registered or activated or something?
If so then you should be ok as my understanding of how the account information is complied as long as the intial registration occured under a preorder key inpoutting the release key early will not screw up you access.

blazmir · Apr 26, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10

great, I installed the game that I received today and entered the CD key NOT the preorder key. Now it seems that I'm screwed as far as getting a sneak peak. Does anyone know if sneak peak key can be entered AFTER entering a CD key??

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 26, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

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Originally Posted by blazmir

great, I installed the game that I received today and entered the CD key NOT the preorder key. Now it seems that I'm screwed as far as getting a sneak peak. Does anyone know if sneak peak key can be entered AFTER entering a CD key??

Sure.
Launch GW.
Go in "Edit Account", then "Menage Access Keys" then "Next" and "Next" again.

demonx5584 · Apr 26, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14

This is dumb, but how do I enter the pre-order key into my account? Do I have to wait until the 27th before it asks because when I log in, it gives me the option for RP or PvP character and when I click one it says "you're ready but there is no event going on right now" or something similar.

Thanks.

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 26, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Follow the same instructions I posted above.
If you have pre-ordered the game and already entered the key to play the beta, you are certainly having the key already entered.

demonx5584 · Apr 26, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20

The instructions you posted above don't work for me because there is no Manage Account for me. I never played any of the beta's, either.

Zai · Apr 26, 2005, 10:26 PM // 22:26

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Originally Posted by DEATH AT THE DOOR

Sure.
Launch GW.
Go in "Edit Account", then "Menage Access Keys" then "Next" and "Next" again.

Wont work. You can't get to the char select screen unless you already have a character. So you can't add a key until after you can make a new character which wont be until the 28th which means no early play tonight. I did the same thing, I sent support a message a few hours ago, hoping for a response soon, maybe they can manually add my key or something..

demonx5584 · Apr 26, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28

Hmmm, well, I don't think that's the case because it said if you pre-order it you can play the 27th. I'm sure there were quite a few people who pre-ordered AFTER the last beta event (I'm one of them).

I personally think on the 27th, it'll ask for a key again if you never played it.

*crosses fingers*

Zai · Apr 26, 2005, 10:32 PM // 22:32

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Originally Posted by demonx5584

Hmmm, well, I don't think that's the case because it said if you pre-order it you can play the 27th. I'm sure there were quite a few people who pre-ordered AFTER the last beta event (I'm one of them).

I personally think on the 27th, it'll ask for a key again if you never played it.

*crosses fingers*

The support page says:

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For instance, if you preordered the game, you will enter that preorder access key in order to: (1) unlock the Beta Weekend Events, (2) assure that you have access to the Early Access period on April 27th and (3) prepare your account to have the special in-game item upon release of Guild Wars. Then, when you pick up your retail copy of Guild Wars, you will input the retail access key to enter the game on April 28th. If you should later upgrade to the Collector's Edition, or if you decide to have more than one in-game item by picking up an additional preorder package, you simply open your account information page and add the additional access keys in order to acquire the benefits of those additional products. In the future, you will use the account information page to add access keys for the new chapters, if you should decide to purchase them.

I'm hoping there is a way to add my key tonight as well. But I'm not holding my breath.

oskor · Apr 26, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36

I have the exact same problem. Just picked up my preorder 3 hrs ago and when I enter my key it tells me that I'm all set but their is no event going on now.

If you find out anything new please let me know.

Thanks,

oskor · Apr 26, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Something changed... now when I select RP or PvP it shows me that I have early access and the preorder bow then it asks for my cd key.

Horray!

Zai · Apr 26, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

YAY!

New patch, now it let me add my preorder key.

demonx5584 · Apr 26, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49

Same. Aren't you excited!??!!??

*DANCE DANCE*

PUT THE LIME IN DA COKE, YOU NUT

blazmir · Apr 27, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45

great. the new patch resolved the issue. Does anyone know whether the sneak peak characters will be reset on April 28th???

Zai · Apr 27, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48

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Originally Posted by blazmir

great. the new patch resolved the issue. Does anyone know whether the sneak peak characters will be reset on April 28th???

It's not a sneak peek. It's early access. So no they wont be wiping them.

Edit: If you mean the betas, then yes those will be wiped, if they haven't already.

Claymore · Apr 27, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54

I have the pre-order box purchased AFTER the last Beta event. Tonight I login to see if anyupdates download, I get to choose between a "Roleplaying" and "PVP" character screen. Now I have a screen titled "View Content Rights" Which says I have early access rights and a "Extra Feature" called a Kanthan Targe (best Buy). Now I click Next and get "Type in new access key into boxes below", does this mean I have to wait until I get my retial version to enter the Cd-Key, or will this clear and let me in when the servers open?

Oh and what is a Kanthan Targe???

Zai · Apr 27, 2005, 01:06 AM // 01:06

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Originally Posted by Claymore

will this clear and let me in when the servers open?

Ya.

I have no idea what that targe is. Some sort of shield.

Claymore · Apr 27, 2005, 01:11 AM // 01:11

Thanks Zai, was a little worried I had missed something. So when the servers open and I login I will be able to create my character without getting prompted for another key?

Zai · Apr 27, 2005, 01:12 AM // 01:12

Yep. Everyone is getting that prompt at the moment.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 PM // 21:12	#1
itachi Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	CD-Key Prob... sorry has been answered. thanks Last edited by itachi; Apr 26, 2005 at 09:15 PM // 21:15..

Apr 27, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54	#17
Claymore Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Profession: A/W	Ok Confused??? I have the pre-order box purchased AFTER the last Beta event. Tonight I login to see if anyupdates download, I get to choose between a "Roleplaying" and "PVP" character screen. Now I have a screen titled "View Content Rights" Which says I have early access rights and a "Extra Feature" called a Kanthan Targe (best Buy). Now I click Next and get "Type in new access key into boxes below", does this mean I have to wait until I get my retial version to enter the Cd-Key, or will this clear and let me in when the servers open? Oh and what is a Kanthan Targe???

Apr 26, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#2
Marus Varrus Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Alabama USA Guild: Force of Arms Profession: W/R	When you input the preorder key earlier did you get a message about your acount being registered or activated or something? If so then you should be ok as my understanding of how the account information is complied as long as the intial registration occured under a preorder key inpoutting the release key early will not screw up you access.

Apr 26, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#3
blazmir Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	great, I installed the game that I received today and entered the CD key NOT the preorder key. Now it seems that I'm screwed as far as getting a sneak peak. Does anyone know if sneak peak key can be entered AFTER entering a CD key??

Apr 26, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#5
demonx5584 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	This is dumb, but how do I enter the pre-order key into my account? Do I have to wait until the 27th before it asks because when I log in, it gives me the option for RP or PvP character and when I click one it says "you're ready but there is no event going on right now" or something similar. Thanks.

Apr 26, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#6
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Follow the same instructions I posted above. If you have pre-ordered the game and already entered the key to play the beta, you are certainly having the key already entered.

Apr 26, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#7
demonx5584 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	The instructions you posted above don't work for me because there is no Manage Account for me. I never played any of the beta's, either.

Apr 26, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28	#9
demonx5584 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Hmmm, well, I don't think that's the case because it said if you pre-order it you can play the 27th. I'm sure there were quite a few people who pre-ordered AFTER the last beta event (I'm one of them). I personally think on the 27th, it'll ask for a key again if you never played it. crosses fingers

Apr 26, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#11
oskor Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I have the exact same problem. Just picked up my preorder 3 hrs ago and when I enter my key it tells me that I'm all set but their is no event going on now. If you find out anything new please let me know. Thanks,

Apr 26, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38	#12
oskor Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Something changed... now when I select RP or PvP it shows me that I have early access and the preorder bow then it asks for my cd key. Horray!

Apr 26, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#13
Zai Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	YAY! New patch, now it let me add my preorder key.

Apr 26, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#14
demonx5584 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Same. Aren't you excited!??!!?? DANCE DANCE PUT THE LIME IN DA COKE, YOU NUT

Apr 27, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45	#15
blazmir Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	great. the new patch resolved the issue. Does anyone know whether the sneak peak characters will be reset on April 28th???

Apr 27, 2005, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#19
Claymore Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Profession: A/W	Thanks Zai, was a little worried I had missed something. So when the servers open and I login I will be able to create my character without getting prompted for another key?

Apr 27, 2005, 01:12 AM // 01:12	#20
Zai Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	Yep. Everyone is getting that prompt at the moment.