How do access keys work? - Guild Wars Forums

Morgan19 · May 04, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26

I have the regular versions of Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall, and EotN installed on my account. From what I gather, there've been some "special edition" versions of the game(s) that, when installed, give you bonus items like weapons or items. If I were to purchase the special edition of the base game, for example, can I add its access key to my account and gain the bonus stuff, even though I already have the "regular" version attached to my account?

Does that make sense?

m19

Zebideedee · May 04, 2008, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Hopefully a new key will just attatch itself to your account, it'll probably just unlock all the extras. I bought Factions from the online store, it never seemed to install anything, just opened up more areas etc. it'll probably be the same idea as that

ogre_jd · May 04, 2008, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Yes, you can. Not really worth it, though.

dargon · May 04, 2008, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Yes, you can, however, don't expect to get the original key back, cause you won't, once used it's gone.

Morgan19 · May 04, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by dargon

Yes, you can, however, don't expect to get the original key back, cause you won't, once used it's gone.

You mean the key from the install I have now? Wasn't planning on "getting it back", so that's not really a concern.

m19

Icy The Mage · May 04, 2008, 10:36 PM // 22:36

You'll be able to put it onto your account, just put it this way, you have no limitations on to how many keys you want to add to your account.

Morgan19 · May 04, 2008, 10:41 PM // 22:41

Works for me. Thanks for the clarification, everyone.

m19

dargon · May 05, 2008, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgan19

You mean the key from the install I have now? Wasn't planning on "getting it back", so that's not really a concern.

m19

No problem, just making certain you were aware, some people think that if they add a new key it'll free up the old one so they can sell / give it away.

May 04, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#1
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	How do access keys work? I have the regular versions of Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall, and EotN installed on my account. From what I gather, there've been some "special edition" versions of the game(s) that, when installed, give you bonus items like weapons or items. If I were to purchase the special edition of the base game, for example, can I add its access key to my account and gain the bonus stuff, even though I already have the "regular" version attached to my account? Does that make sense? m19

May 04, 2008, 09:38 PM // 21:38	#2
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	Hopefully a new key will just attatch itself to your account, it'll probably just unlock all the extras. I bought Factions from the online store, it never seemed to install anything, just opened up more areas etc. it'll probably be the same idea as that

May 04, 2008, 09:38 PM // 21:38	#3
ogre_jd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canadia Profession: W/	Yes, you can. Not really worth it, though.

May 04, 2008, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#4
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	Yes, you can, however, don't expect to get the original key back, cause you won't, once used it's gone.

May 04, 2008, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#6
Icy The Mage Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Profession: E/	You'll be able to put it onto your account, just put it this way, you have no limitations on to how many keys you want to add to your account.

May 04, 2008, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#7
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	Works for me. Thanks for the clarification, everyone. m19