The adding of an account - Guild Wars Forums

SkaterScream · Oct 14, 2008, 03:45 PM // 15:45

Hello Everyone ^^

Throughout a period of about 2 years I have bought all 4 Guild Wars (counting EotN)

But back then I didn't know it was possible to link accounts, and now I would really like to.

Is there a way to link an existing account to another existing account?

Please let me know,
-Skaterscream

imnotyourmother · Oct 14, 2008, 03:47 PM // 15:47

I am not sure about that but my initial thought is no. Once it is set up it is set up.

Zan Usi Quan · Oct 14, 2008, 03:52 PM // 15:52

nope, that's not possible... however my friend had the same problem, and he sent a request to Anet, asking if they could merge his accounts... so they did, but he lost all his characters...

SkaterScream · Oct 14, 2008, 06:37 PM // 18:37

with loosing all your chars do you mean all the accounts that were added to the main acc or also the chars of the main account?

*Darcy* · Oct 14, 2008, 07:02 PM // 19:02

I believe that it goes this way:

1. you select one account to be your ONLY account.

2. ArenaNet then issues/adds new codes for the other campaigns/expansions/add-ons you own to that account.

3. ArenaNet then blocks access to all other accounts. You cannot access those characters, items, etc. ever again.

The end result is one account with its four characters intact and the rest of the characters slots (from the new keys) are empty.

SkaterScream · Oct 14, 2008, 08:26 PM // 20:26

Wow, that sounds exactly like what I want

Well, keeping chars would be better but hey, ya can't have everythin

If I would like to do this, how could I best contact ArenA net?

dilan155 · Oct 14, 2008, 08:27 PM // 20:27

i think thw way they merge is the way darcy said, this does mean you would loose a)the chars on the other account and B) lose the character slots.

sykoone · Oct 14, 2008, 09:30 PM // 21:30

Assuming it's three accounts, each with 4 slots, then the final merged account would have only 8 slots, which is standard for a fully upgraded account. 9 if the nightfall pre-order is included. Only the characters on the main account would be kept. The other accounts would be, in essence, perma-banned, and new keys issued. This is, of course, if support decides to do it. From my understanding, it's on a case by case basis only, and you more than likely will need to send them copies of the cd-keys to prove it's really your account.

*Darcy* · Oct 14, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

You contact Support and I would assume that it's on the PlayNC website. You can get there direct or through guildwars.com support.

As sykoone said, Support will decide on a case-by-case basis. While they have been known to do it for accidental multi-account creation, I don't know how they would react to such a request after a long ownership period.

You can only ask and see what happens. And, again as sykoone stated, be prepared to provide concrete proof of ownership. They don't merge hacked or second-hand accounts.

SkaterScream · Oct 15, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43

Proving ownership won't be a problem, thank you all for your help, I'll go see what the people at ArenAnet decide

Thanks a lot,
SkaterScream

tmakinen · Oct 15, 2008, 10:16 AM // 10:16

Just my 2 (euro)cents ...

If I was in the situation that you describe I would probably buy one of those new 4-in-1 offers that contain all the three campaigns + EotN and add that to my primary account. I wouldn't delete characters on secondary accounts but demote them to mules, providing much needed storage. That would also keep birthday presents dropping on schedule instead of resetting them. Small investment, lots of convenience.

Oct 14, 2008, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#1
SkaterScream Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008	The adding of an account Hello Everyone ^^ Throughout a period of about 2 years I have bought all 4 Guild Wars (counting EotN) But back then I didn't know it was possible to link accounts, and now I would really like to. Is there a way to link an existing account to another existing account? Please let me know, -Skaterscream

Oct 14, 2008, 07:02 PM // 19:02	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I believe that it goes this way: 1. you select one account to be your ONLY account. 2. ArenaNet then issues/adds new codes for the other campaigns/expansions/add-ons you own to that account. 3. ArenaNet then blocks access to all other accounts. You cannot access those characters, items, etc. ever again. The end result is one account with its four characters intact and the rest of the characters slots (from the new keys) are empty. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 14, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	You contact Support and I would assume that it's on the PlayNC website. You can get there direct or through guildwars.com support. As sykoone said, Support will decide on a case-by-case basis. While they have been known to do it for accidental multi-account creation, I don't know how they would react to such a request after a long ownership period. You can only ask and see what happens. And, again as sykoone stated, be prepared to provide concrete proof of ownership. They don't merge hacked or second-hand accounts. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 14, 2008, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#2
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	I am not sure about that but my initial thought is no. Once it is set up it is set up.

Oct 14, 2008, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#3
Zan Usi Quan Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brussels - Belgium Guild: Temple of Love Profession: R/	nope, that's not possible... however my friend had the same problem, and he sent a request to Anet, asking if they could merge his accounts... so they did, but he lost all his characters...

Oct 14, 2008, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#4
SkaterScream Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008	with loosing all your chars do you mean all the accounts that were added to the main acc or also the chars of the main account?

Oct 14, 2008, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#6
SkaterScream Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008	Wow, that sounds exactly like what I want Well, keeping chars would be better but hey, ya can't have everythin If I would like to do this, how could I best contact ArenA net?

Oct 14, 2008, 08:27 PM // 20:27	#7
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	i think thw way they merge is the way darcy said, this does mean you would loose a)the chars on the other account and B) lose the character slots.

Oct 14, 2008, 09:30 PM // 21:30	#8
sykoone Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Mystical Chaos Profession: E/	Assuming it's three accounts, each with 4 slots, then the final merged account would have only 8 slots, which is standard for a fully upgraded account. 9 if the nightfall pre-order is included. Only the characters on the main account would be kept. The other accounts would be, in essence, perma-banned, and new keys issued. This is, of course, if support decides to do it. From my understanding, it's on a case by case basis only, and you more than likely will need to send them copies of the cd-keys to prove it's really your account.

Oct 15, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43	#10
SkaterScream Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008	Proving ownership won't be a problem, thank you all for your help, I'll go see what the people at ArenAnet decide Thanks a lot, SkaterScream

Oct 15, 2008, 10:16 AM // 10:16	#11
tmakinen Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: www.mybearfriend.net Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: E/	Just my 2 (euro)cents ... If I was in the situation that you describe I would probably buy one of those new 4-in-1 offers that contain all the three campaigns + EotN and add that to my primary account. I wouldn't delete characters on secondary accounts but demote them to mules, providing much needed storage. That would also keep birthday presents dropping on schedule instead of resetting them. Small investment, lots of convenience.