What happens if someone gets an already used minipet key? - Guild Wars Forums

Retribution X · Sep 22, 2007, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Hi all,

Due to some oversight, PC Gamer decided not to seal the magazines, which contain the new destroyer minipet code.

The question is this, what happens if someone gets a magazine, and someone else had already activated the key? Will ANet remove the key from the account that doesn't have proof of purchase? Or will they do absolutely nothing?

I (And a few guildies) wish to get the magazine, but if the code might already have been used, that rather deters us from purchasing the magazine.

Has anyone had this problem yet? If so, what action did support take, and who did you contact?

Thanks all,

~ReT~

Mournblade · Sep 22, 2007, 10:31 PM // 22:31

ANet won't do anything. Typically if you have a bad or used code, you contact the magazine and they replace it for you.

holababe · Sep 22, 2007, 10:45 PM // 22:45

I hope they do what they did last time:
Put new codes in the next magazine! I got two grey giants

knoll · Sep 22, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Underneath the code in the magazine it says "Bought this issue but your code isn't working? No problem! Email us at [email protected] and we'll get your sorted at." Probably would have to put the serial code and stuff.

Bryant Again · Sep 22, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40

What Knoll said. Stupid that they didn't think of this before.

Can't say I myself am worried, because 1. I already bought it and have it, and 2. I think only like three people play Guild Wars in Michigan, myself included. It's very unpopular here.

VitisVinifera · Sep 23, 2007, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoll

Underneath the code in the magazine it says "Bought this issue but your code isn't working? No problem! Email us at [email protected] and we'll get your sorted at." Probably would have to put the serial code and stuff.

that's good news. glad their f-up was anticipated. I haven't found one yet (the right issue) so I've been getting a bit worried that by the time I do, it's code will be entered

Retribution X · Sep 23, 2007, 12:27 AM // 00:27

hmm. that's not so bad.

But shouldn't the people that are stealing the codes, be banned from the game? It'd not comforting to know I'm playing with thieves.

BLOODGOAT · Sep 23, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retribution X

hmm. that's not so bad.

But shouldn't the people that are stealing the codes, be banned from the game? It'd not comforting to know I'm playing with thieves.

Because, y'know... A.Net is just going to know who went down to a local EB Games, flipped through a few pages of PC Gamer, jotted down the code and left.
Yeah. They're really that dedicated.

And if you don't find it comforting to know you play with thieves, what has been keeping you alive for the duration of your life? There are thieves all around you. You probably associated with them and didn't even realize it. Did it hurt you? Well obviously not, you most likely aren't even aware.

HayesA · Sep 23, 2007, 12:40 AM // 00:40

Just pick one from the back of the magazine rack. I mean, do that anyway so that the x-people who came before and got their grubby hands all over the one in the front. But just pick one from the very back of the magazine rack.

DarkFlame · Sep 23, 2007, 12:41 AM // 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retribution X

Due to some oversight, PC Gamer decided not to seal the magazines, which contain the new destroyer minipet code.

Huh? When did that happen?

Shadowfox1125 · Sep 23, 2007, 12:41 AM // 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retribution X

hmm. that's not so bad.

But shouldn't the people that are stealing the codes, be banned from the game? It'd not comforting to know I'm playing with thieves.

Because Anet never intended you to buy the magazine for the minipet. It's just a little thank you for buying the magazine..

In addition, they don't really care..

Dante the Warlord · Sep 23, 2007, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Speaking of Destroyers, did anyone get a destroyer of flesh instead of a destroyer of sinew? I got a destroyer of flesh

TheMosesPHD · Sep 23, 2007, 04:24 PM // 16:24

I thought the Destroyer of Flesh and the Destroyer of Sinew had the same model.

Commander Ryker · Sep 23, 2007, 04:26 PM // 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by HayesA

Just pick one from the back of the magazine rack. I mean, do that anyway so that the x-people who came before and got their grubby hands all over the one in the front. But just pick one from the very back of the magazine rack.

I do that all the time for those very same reasons. Glad I'm not the only one.

Dante the Warlord · Sep 24, 2007, 12:59 AM // 00:59

well actually i think the middle would be the safest... ppl who get the codes generally want to get the code entered the fastest without anyone getting it entered before them so they take the back ones, the front ones are for the kids who get the codes...hehe little noobs. Anyways i got mine in the middle cause i think its the safest.

LadyXealia · Sep 26, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06

hi all

what is the issue date of pc gamer to get this new mini?

thx

ladyX

quickmonty · Sep 26, 2007, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyXealia

hi all

what is the issue date of pc gamer to get this new mini?

thx

ladyX

It's a Special Guild Wars Issue: Ultimate Guild Wars Guide

note: There were only two issues on the rack when I got mine. Grabbed the one in the back. It worked.

Loki Seiguro · Sep 26, 2007, 10:25 PM // 22:25

<bought 1 ussue and friends bought 2 others but gave me the key since they dont haev gw yet XD

now to fine a thread about more then 1 key on an account

New Buddha · Sep 26, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24

so what happens to the code that got stolen and used?
now any dick /jane can buy the mag use the code then say it didnt work and get another to sell.

Reaper · Sep 27, 2007, 02:41 PM // 14:41

I had this happen with the last PC Gamer minipet (Asura I believe). Emailed the address provided, and they did fix it ... eventually. Took a few emails and about 3 weeks of waiting though. Not the end of the world, but they could've done better.

Sep 22, 2007, 10:27 PM // 22:27	#1
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	What happens if someone gets an already used minipet key? Hi all, Due to some oversight, PC Gamer decided not to seal the magazines, which contain the new destroyer minipet code. The question is this, what happens if someone gets a magazine, and someone else had already activated the key? Will ANet remove the key from the account that doesn't have proof of purchase? Or will they do absolutely nothing? I (And a few guildies) wish to get the magazine, but if the code might already have been used, that rather deters us from purchasing the magazine. Has anyone had this problem yet? If so, what action did support take, and who did you contact? Thanks all, ~ReT~

Sep 22, 2007, 10:31 PM // 22:31	#2
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	ANet won't do anything. Typically if you have a bad or used code, you contact the magazine and they replace it for you.

Sep 22, 2007, 10:45 PM // 22:45	#3
holababe Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Goon Squad [LLJK] Profession: Mo/	I hope they do what they did last time: Put new codes in the next magazine! I got two grey giants

Sep 22, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#4
knoll Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington State. Guild: [ToA] Profession: W/	Underneath the code in the magazine it says "Bought this issue but your code isn't working? No problem! Email us at [email protected] and we'll get your sorted at." Probably would have to put the serial code and stuff.

Sep 22, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40	#5
Bryant Again Hall Hero Join Date: Feb 2006	What Knoll said. Stupid that they didn't think of this before. Can't say I myself am worried, because 1. I already bought it and have it, and 2. I think only like three people play Guild Wars in Michigan, myself included. It's very unpopular here.

Sep 23, 2007, 12:27 AM // 00:27	#7
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	hmm. that's not so bad. But shouldn't the people that are stealing the codes, be banned from the game? It'd not comforting to know I'm playing with thieves.

Sep 23, 2007, 12:40 AM // 00:40	#9
HayesA Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Profession: E/	Just pick one from the back of the magazine rack. I mean, do that anyway so that the x-people who came before and got their grubby hands all over the one in the front. But just pick one from the very back of the magazine rack.

Sep 23, 2007, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#12
Dante the Warlord Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/R	Speaking of Destroyers, did anyone get a destroyer of flesh instead of a destroyer of sinew? I got a destroyer of flesh

Sep 23, 2007, 04:24 PM // 16:24	#13
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	I thought the Destroyer of Flesh and the Destroyer of Sinew had the same model.

Sep 24, 2007, 12:59 AM // 00:59	#15
Dante the Warlord Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/R	well actually i think the middle would be the safest... ppl who get the codes generally want to get the code entered the fastest without anyone getting it entered before them so they take the back ones, the front ones are for the kids who get the codes...hehe little noobs. Anyways i got mine in the middle cause i think its the safest.

Sep 26, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#16
LadyXealia Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: dark faith Profession: E/Me	hi all what is the issue date of pc gamer to get this new mini? thx ladyX

Sep 26, 2007, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#18
Loki Seiguro Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IGN: Scarlet Test Ace Guild: We play Isketch in [HoH] Profession: E/	<bought 1 ussue and friends bought 2 others but gave me the key since they dont haev gw yet XD now to fine a thread about more then 1 key on an account

Sep 26, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#19
New Buddha Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005	so what happens to the code that got stolen and used? now any dick /jane can buy the mag use the code then say it didnt work and get another to sell.

Sep 27, 2007, 02:41 PM // 14:41	#20
Reaper Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: We Drink Tequila Profession: Mo/N	I had this happen with the last PC Gamer minipet (Asura I believe). Emailed the address provided, and they did fix it ... eventually. Took a few emails and about 3 weeks of waiting though. Not the end of the world, but they could've done better.