Smudged access key - Guild Wars Forums

hellboy909 · Feb 15, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

So I tried scratching the stuff off the access key but it didn't seem to be working, so I stupidly tried peeling the plastic off. Now large sections of the access key are unreadable. Am I hosed?

Loviatar · Feb 15, 2006, 01:33 AM // 01:33

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Originally Posted by hellboy909

So I tried scratching the stuff off the access key but it didn't seem to be working, so I stupidly tried peeling the plastic off. Now large sections of the access key are unreadable. Am I hosed?

contact customer support and you might have a chance.

it might require sending it physically in to them.

good luck.

the first response is usually automated so a follow up email is usually needed to get a person or it will be closed

Destruction Exile · Feb 15, 2006, 01:37 AM // 01:37

um..u ripped it?? couldnt u read the ripped part of the key??
If they find out your cheating on them.....mayb jail time?

Manic Smile · Feb 15, 2006, 01:38 AM // 01:38

ouch man...that sucks

mostly a condolences post

hellboy909 · Feb 15, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it.

My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? The box is sealed, the cardboard insert is wrapped in labelled cellophane and the cd case itself is also wrapped. The fourth layer of security on the key just seems silly. Are they afraid someone's going to try to stick the box in an x-ray machine or something?

I'm glad I got it to work, though. I thought I was going to cry

chris_nin00 · Feb 15, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15

Cause I like to stratch and sniff.

End of Story

Congrats on the key

Loviatar · Feb 15, 2006, 02:16 AM // 02:16

[QUOTE=hellboy909]Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it.

My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? QUOTE]

for your protection.

now that it works are you not glad that there is very little chance someone else got a peek at it?

JediKnight · Feb 15, 2006, 11:13 AM // 11:13

I think the reason for all the security is thus:

I bought my copy from Game(UK) and they take the contents out of the boxes to save on display and storage space.

Therefore by securing the key card so well Anet make sure that someone cant just peek at a card and get a second account for free.

sledgeunderhill · Feb 15, 2006, 04:41 PM // 16:41

Everytime I purchase a game, I always check the seals for any evidence of tampering. Too many times I've seen boxes on the shelves with peel marks or razor cuts.

I'm glad that ANet went through the effort to secure the number.

Ondo · Feb 15, 2006, 06:37 PM // 18:37

My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....

Pevil Lihatuh · Feb 15, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54

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Originally Posted by JediKnight

I think the reason for all the security is thus:

I bought my copy from Game(UK) and they take the contents out of the boxes to save on display and storage space.

Therefore by securing the key card so well Anet make sure that someone cant just peek at a card and get a second account for free.

This is true, but I work at GAME and oddly, a normal edition you are not allowed to take out of the packaging (makes it void or something) but a special edition is fine. Should say on the front of a normal box that its not to be opened until you plan to use it.

Linsys · Feb 15, 2006, 07:50 PM // 19:50

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Originally Posted by Ondo

My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....

You don't need the key anymore once you create an account, just make sure to remember the email address you used and the password.

I reloaded windows, and redownloaded the client, and then punched in my email address and password, BOOM, GW is back in action.

Feminist Terrorist · Feb 15, 2006, 07:53 PM // 19:53

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Originally Posted by Ondo

My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....

Funny, I was going to mention that too.

Feb 15, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#1
hellboy909 Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006	Smudged access key So I tried scratching the stuff off the access key but it didn't seem to be working, so I stupidly tried peeling the plastic off. Now large sections of the access key are unreadable. Am I hosed?

Feb 15, 2006, 01:37 AM // 01:37	#3
Destruction Exile Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA Guild: Heavens Death Knights Profession: W/E	um..u ripped it?? couldnt u read the ripped part of the key?? If they find out your cheating on them.....mayb jail time?

Feb 15, 2006, 01:38 AM // 01:38	#4
Manic Smile Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: ----- 15^50[Rare] ---- Alliance: ----- [SMS] -----	ouch man...that sucks mostly a condolences post

Feb 15, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#5
hellboy909 Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006	Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it. My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? The box is sealed, the cardboard insert is wrapped in labelled cellophane and the cd case itself is also wrapped. The fourth layer of security on the key just seems silly. Are they afraid someone's going to try to stick the box in an x-ray machine or something? I'm glad I got it to work, though. I thought I was going to cry

Feb 15, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#6
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	Cause I like to stratch and sniff. End of Story Congrats on the key

Feb 15, 2006, 02:16 AM // 02:16	#7
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	[QUOTE=hellboy909]Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it. My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? QUOTE] for your protection. now that it works are you not glad that there is very little chance someone else got a peek at it?

Feb 15, 2006, 11:13 AM // 11:13	#8
JediKnight Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away Profession: W/R	I think the reason for all the security is thus: I bought my copy from Game(UK) and they take the contents out of the boxes to save on display and storage space. Therefore by securing the key card so well Anet make sure that someone cant just peek at a card and get a second account for free.

Feb 15, 2006, 04:41 PM // 16:41	#9
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	Everytime I purchase a game, I always check the seals for any evidence of tampering. Too many times I've seen boxes on the shelves with peel marks or razor cuts. I'm glad that ANet went through the effort to secure the number.

Feb 15, 2006, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#10
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....