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sushee · Jun 05, 2008, 06:22 AM // 06:22

So I have a simple question:

If I buy a new chapter and register it,
can I still put the disk in to install the new chapter instead of waiting a long time to download each individual map when I get there?

Keep in mind that I'm going to buy the box version.

Gift3d · Jun 05, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39

Yes. That IS what the disc is for...

malko050987 · Jun 05, 2008, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Don't you already have all the game data? If you've been playing, I thought that no matter what campaigns you own, you download them all.

FengShuiDove · Jun 05, 2008, 07:19 AM // 07:19

Depends on your former status. The general answer to your question is that the Access Key gives you access to all content of the chapter you buy and the disc gives you the content without having to download. Therefore, if you already *have* the chapter downloaded on another account, a key will allow you a new account without the disc.

If you're buying GW for the first time, get the disc though. It does indeed save a lot of time. Hope that answers your question.

GaaaaaH · Jun 05, 2008, 07:25 AM // 07:25

Installing off a disk stops you from having to download most files. if you want EVERY file then use the -image command.

ignore malko

Icy The Mage · Jun 05, 2008, 07:27 AM // 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaaaaaH

Installing off a disk stops you from having to download most files. if you want EVERY file then use the -image command.

ignore malko

To clarify...
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/-image#-image

"Guild Wars client is designed to download the streaming updates in the background or when needed, in a way that will not much interfere with the user. This, however means that when a large-scale update is released, users may be required to wait while necessary files are downloaded and decompressed upon entering a new zone. With this switch, you can force the client to download and decompress all the pending updates on start up so you will not have to wait while entering a new area or mission.

Image:Quest.png The client, when started with this switch, will exit immediately after it is finished with the download and decompression. Do not use this switch in your regular game shortcut. Either use this switch from a command prompt when necessary or make a new shortcut and name it something like "Update Game".

"C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\gw.exe" -image

Check online forums for the common current size of a gw.dat file, and if yours is much larger, you might want to delete your gw.dat file and then run gw.exe with the -image command. This will usually result in the smallest possible file size for a complete install. The download plus decompression time can take anywhere from 1 hour on a fast system with broad band internet access to several hours. This approach is NOT recommended for dial-up users."

Hope I helped!

Funk ee Monk ee · Jun 05, 2008, 02:51 PM // 14:51

-image is very helpful if you ever lose a hard drive due to a crash or install GW on a laptop computer or different desktop.

sushee · Jun 05, 2008, 07:16 PM // 19:16

well I greatly appreciate ur guys' answers
they all helped

DarkFlame · Jun 06, 2008, 01:40 AM // 01:40

Files still need to be decompressed after they are downloaded, so you'll still have to wait a bit to load into new areas. -image helps with that too.

Jun 05, 2008, 06:22 AM // 06:22	#1
sushee Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2008	Buying a new title... So I have a simple question: If I buy a new chapter and register it, can I still put the disk in to install the new chapter instead of waiting a long time to download each individual map when I get there? Keep in mind that I'm going to buy the box version.

Jun 05, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39	#2
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	Yes. That IS what the disc is for...

Jun 05, 2008, 07:13 AM // 07:13	#3
malko050987 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arad, Romania Guild: The Arctic Marauders [TAM] - now recruiting! Profession: R/	Don't you already have all the game data? If you've been playing, I thought that no matter what campaigns you own, you download them all.

Jun 05, 2008, 07:19 AM // 07:19	#4
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Depends on your former status. The general answer to your question is that the Access Key gives you access to all content of the chapter you buy and the disc gives you the content without having to download. Therefore, if you already have the chapter downloaded on another account, a key will allow you a new account without the disc. If you're buying GW for the first time, get the disc though. It does indeed save a lot of time. Hope that answers your question.

Jun 05, 2008, 07:25 AM // 07:25	#5
GaaaaaH Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: W/	Installing off a disk stops you from having to download most files. if you want EVERY file then use the -image command. ignore malko

Jun 05, 2008, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#7
Funk ee Monk ee Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Legendary Adventurers Guild [LAG]	-image is very helpful if you ever lose a hard drive due to a crash or install GW on a laptop computer or different desktop.

Jun 05, 2008, 07:16 PM // 19:16	#8
sushee Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2008	well I greatly appreciate ur guys' answers they all helped

Jun 06, 2008, 01:40 AM // 01:40	#9
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	Files still need to be decompressed after they are downloaded, so you'll still have to wait a bit to load into new areas. -image helps with that too.