Gotta be kidding me.... - Guild Wars Forums

Thomas901 · Nov 30, 2008, 04:15 AM // 04:15

This is the first thing I ever bought a game like this. It was at Fry's yesterday, and I saw the Guild Wars Trilogy for $50, and if you combine the other prices, I thought it was a pretty good deal. I got it because I read the box and it said no subscription at all, and I read the entire box before I bought it. Then, I went to the Guild Wars website, and they said that they have the Trilogy Trial, so far only available at Fry's Electronics. Please don't tell me I got a trail version for $50...

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http://www.guildwars.com/products/ex...al/default.php

I read the entire box, it says nothing like this! It doesn't say it's a trail, it only says "No Subscription fees - buy the game and play online with no monthly fees.*"
and on the bottom....
"*Requires product purchase and access to internet. Player is responsible for all applicable Internet fees."

I assume the part I underlined means that you need to buy it from the store because I think the other games says exactly the same thing.

Can anyone find out if I bought the Trial version? I can't return it...

. Only 10 hours of game play for $50?! T_T

Edit: http://shop3.frys.com/product/573321...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
This doesn't say it at all either..... I really want to believe that I don't have a trail, but if the Official Guild Wars website says there's no full version of Trilogy...... Isn't there a rule about how much time you get? The WoW even says that the game only comes with 1 month of gameplay...

FlamingMetroid · Nov 30, 2008, 04:27 AM // 04:27

the $50 GW Trilogy is the full game, the demo disk Trilogy is only 10 hours

If you were sold the demo disk for $50 you should go back to Fry's and have them correct the mistake.

mist12 · Nov 30, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30

Does the copy you got say anything about it being a trail? If it doesn't then I would believe that it is the full version and you have nothing to worry about.

Tom Swift · Nov 30, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30

Looks like the full game

The guild wars official site is always way behind real time.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Nov 30, 2008, 04:31 AM // 04:31

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Originally Posted by FlamingMetroid

the $50 GW Trilogy is the full game, the demo disk Trilogy is only 10 hours

If you were sold the demo disk for $50 you should go back to Fry's and have them correct the mistake.

This is true

Thomas901 · Nov 30, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36

Wow.... Response is so quick

. Thanks you guys. The reason that I'm freaked out about this is because I also got a copy for my friend.... I think I will love this site and Guild Wars.

dilan155 · Nov 30, 2008, 04:54 AM // 04:54

loving the site, GL with that, loving GW, you probably will love it at first. welcome to the game.

Konig Des Todes · Nov 30, 2008, 06:43 AM // 06:43

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Originally Posted by Thomas901

I think I will love this site

You will love this site for say 4 days. Then you will be sick of the trolls, idiots, rude people, and flamers. I try to stay in Q&A, Druid's, Community News, Contests and Events, Lyssa's Fiction, and Nolani's. Those are the best places in this forum. But my interest in discussion draws me to Sardelac and Riverside x.x

Craywulf · Nov 30, 2008, 08:04 AM // 08:04

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Originally Posted by Azazel The Assassin

You will love this site for say 4 days. Then you will be sick of the trolls, idiots, rude people, and flamers. I try to stay in Q&A, Druid's, Community News, Contests and Events, Lyssa's Fiction, and Nolani's. Those are the best places in this forum. But my interest in discussion draws me to Sardelac and Riverside x.x

I think most people are aware there is bad that comes along with the good, So we don't need to be reminded of the negatives. But you are absolutely right about the positives.

Thomas, welcome you and your friend to the world of Guild Wars. Be patient with the game as there is ALOT more to it than meets the eye. I mean that in most positive way. Enjoy the adventure and we look forward to hearing your fantastic tales.

Codin The Great · Nov 30, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29

u most definetly got the full game becuase the trials cost about 10 bucks when i've seen them at gamestop. If u did get the trial, then u should go back to FRY's and get the game u deserve and payed for.

Quaker · Nov 30, 2008, 04:56 PM // 16:56

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Originally Posted by Thomas901

Wow.... Response is so quick

. Thanks you guys. The reason that I'm freaked out about this is because I also got a copy for my friend.... I think I will love this site and Guild Wars.

It boils down to this - you should have gotten the full version for $50. If it doesn't say "trial" on it in big letters anywhere, you have the full version.

If it does say "trial" on it, you should take it back to Fry's - they probably have some policy about returning software, but that shouldn't apply if they sold you the wrong one.

PS - in spite of what some may say, there are actually fewer trolls and flamers on here than some forums I know of. Idiots, rude people, and illiterates can be found everywhere - real life or forums, so "Welcome to life!"

Fishdert · Nov 30, 2008, 08:44 PM // 20:44

Like Quaker said, it would say "Trial" somewhere, so you most likely got the full product. Also, "purchase of product" means that you have to input an access code, you can't just get away with having some free account or something and play for free.

Also, I would also say that this is a "tame" forum compared to what I've encountered in the past. If you want something bad, go for NG forums (don't ask me what the abbreviation means...) or something like that, but people here seem to know what they are talking about.

DarkFlame · Nov 30, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19

The trilogy trial comes in a flat paper/cardboard cd jacket, iirc. The GW trilogy however comes in a real box, with other stuff inside in addition to the disks and access codes. Worry if you got the former rather then the latter.

As for the forums, it is what it is. Just come on with some thick skin.

pamelf · Dec 01, 2008, 08:25 AM // 08:25

Does the trilogy come with a trial key inside and you maybe just added the wrong key? I have no idea if it does, but I'm just raising it as an alternative possibility... I know there were some game versions that did come with a free game trial a while back.

Mantra Kase · Dec 01, 2008, 09:40 AM // 09:40

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Originally Posted by pamelf

I know there were some game versions that did come with a free game trial a while back.

This is true, I bought the European Million Collectors Edition which came with a trial key for prophecies!

Shemsu Anpw · Dec 01, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14

All three of my campaigns had a trial key in them as well as the full Game key. If it came in a real box as mentioned previously make sure about the key.

Commander Ryker · Dec 01, 2008, 07:56 PM // 19:56

You get the trial key in case a friend wants to try the game. That way, you aren't handing out your login info.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:15 AM // 04:15	#1
Thomas901 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2008 Profession: E/Mo	Gotta be kidding me.... This is the first thing I ever bought a game like this. It was at Fry's yesterday, and I saw the Guild Wars Trilogy for $50, and if you combine the other prices, I thought it was a pretty good deal. I got it because I read the box and it said no subscription at all, and I read the entire box before I bought it. Then, I went to the Guild Wars website, and they said that they have the Trilogy Trial, so far only available at Fry's Electronics. Please don't tell me I got a trail version for $50... . http://www.guildwars.com/products/ex...al/default.php I read the entire box, it says nothing like this! It doesn't say it's a trail, it only says "No Subscription fees - buy the game and play online with no monthly fees." and on the bottom.... "Requires product purchase and access to internet. Player is responsible for all applicable Internet fees." I assume the part I underlined means that you need to buy it from the store because I think the other games says exactly the same thing. Can anyone find out if I bought the Trial version? I can't return it... . Only 10 hours of game play for $50?! T_T Edit: http://shop3.frys.com/product/573321...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG This doesn't say it at all either..... I really want to believe that I don't have a trail, but if the Official Guild Wars website says there's no full version of Trilogy...... Isn't there a rule about how much time you get? The WoW even says that the game only comes with 1 month of gameplay... Last edited by Thomas901; Nov 30, 2008 at 04:38 AM // 04:38.. Reason: Don't need to post anymore (resolved), unless you have evidence that would disprove everyone else.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#6
Thomas901 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2008 Profession: E/Mo	Thanks Wow.... Response is so quick . Thanks you guys. The reason that I'm freaked out about this is because I also got a copy for my friend.... I think I will love this site and Guild Wars.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:27 AM // 04:27	#2
FlamingMetroid Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: standing on your last control point, while the rest of your team is to busy killing mine Guild: The Luminaries [Lumi] Profession: A/	the $50 GW Trilogy is the full game, the demo disk Trilogy is only 10 hours If you were sold the demo disk for $50 you should go back to Fry's and have them correct the mistake.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#3
mist12 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Profession: E/	Does the copy you got say anything about it being a trail? If it doesn't then I would believe that it is the full version and you have nothing to worry about.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#4
Tom Swift Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2007	Looks like the full game The guild wars official site is always way behind real time.

Nov 30, 2008, 04:54 AM // 04:54	#7
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	loving the site, GL with that, loving GW, you probably will love it at first. welcome to the game.

Nov 30, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29	#10
Codin The Great Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: You will never know!!!! Guild: Guardians of Hades [GoH] Profession: W/E	u most definetly got the full game becuase the trials cost about 10 bucks when i've seen them at gamestop. If u did get the trial, then u should go back to FRY's and get the game u deserve and payed for.

Nov 30, 2008, 08:44 PM // 20:44	#12
Fishdert Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Profession: R/Me	Like Quaker said, it would say "Trial" somewhere, so you most likely got the full product. Also, "purchase of product" means that you have to input an access code, you can't just get away with having some free account or something and play for free. Also, I would also say that this is a "tame" forum compared to what I've encountered in the past. If you want something bad, go for NG forums (don't ask me what the abbreviation means...) or something like that, but people here seem to know what they are talking about.

Nov 30, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#13
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	The trilogy trial comes in a flat paper/cardboard cd jacket, iirc. The GW trilogy however comes in a real box, with other stuff inside in addition to the disks and access codes. Worry if you got the former rather then the latter. As for the forums, it is what it is. Just come on with some thick skin.

Dec 01, 2008, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#14
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	Does the trilogy come with a trial key inside and you maybe just added the wrong key? I have no idea if it does, but I'm just raising it as an alternative possibility... I know there were some game versions that did come with a free game trial a while back.

Dec 01, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#16
Shemsu Anpw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sephirot - Keter	All three of my campaigns had a trial key in them as well as the full Game key. If it came in a real box as mentioned previously make sure about the key.

Dec 01, 2008, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#17
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	You get the trial key in case a friend wants to try the game. That way, you aren't handing out your login info.