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Mesmerized · Nov 18, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Kind of odd, but a buddy of mine had TWO account keys in his GW box when he bought it, and gave one to his friend. Anyone hear of this?

dargon · Nov 18, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokin

At the end of the day, when you lose intrest in a game you have bought and dont intend to play it again, they more or less telling you to throw ??25 in the bin, would you??????

Given that I myself have played for around 1000 hours since the game was released, yes, i'd put it on a shelf and not worry about it till the expansion is released next year, if I was bored with it. People need to stop going "oooooo shiny" and buying every new game they see. There's plenty of reviews out there with regards to just about every game imaginable. In this day and age, there is ZERO excuse for someone to say "I got this game and didn't know I'd hate it".

I bought HL2 shortly after it was released, since GW was released I might have played it and CS Source, maybe 5 times. It's another one of those non-transferable type things due to steam. I'll probably go back to it at some point and play a bit, but I'm not upset that I can't sell it. For the amount of entertainment value it and GW have given me for my $100, I simply can't beat it. $100 dollars = 1 good night of drinking or 6+ months of CS and GW, I'll take the 6+ months thank you.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 18, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36

also, where I am in the US, Pennsylvania to be exact, the game retails for ~45. And you can buy an account from http://www.PlayNC.com <--Add an account to a "master account" from starting one there. It works well if you are limited in where you can purchase the game, also if you want it, download the client from http://www.Guildwars.com and DL the client.

Hope this helped.

--The Shim

Mordakai · Nov 18, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44

Just wait until next year when the Expansion Comes out, it will probably come with additional character slots... (i hope anyway!)

If not, alot of us will be out there buying new versions of the game so we can play the new professions!

Shmash Witdaclub · Nov 18, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

come christmas gw and other games will be pretty cheap in more than likely one add or another. if you are planning to buy - do it then

Bastard Son · Nov 18, 2005, 07:51 PM // 19:51

I keep seeing strange and conflicting numbers and currencies that I don't know the exchange rate to, so here's what I've seen (in US dollars):

Target: $39.99
Wal Mart: $39.82
Electronics Boutique: $39.99
Best Buy: $49.99

Those are prices for both in-store (as of last night 11/17/2005) as well as online.

If you download the client and purchase an access key from PlayNC (http://support.guildwars.com/cgi-bin...p?p_faqid=3159 also look here if interested http://www.plaync.com/store/gw_purchase.html) it costs $49.99

I was looking for a cheaper method (as well as legal... nothing off eBay and nothing from the Used Bins) for a friend of mine, but going to EB or Walmart or Target seems to be the best (and easiest) choice.

Mister Overhill · Nov 18, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51

I've seen it as low as $29.95 (Best Buy or CompUSA), but not lately. The holidays are coming up and the retailers are running scared with the U.S. economy the way it is. Keep your eyes open.

Pandora's box · Nov 18, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I think there's a flaw in the EULA rules because buying a 2nd hand game whereever you do is completely legit. There's nothing wrong with buying a 2nd hand game. The flaw is that it should be possible to de-activate the existing account and start a new one.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 12:16 AM // 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Just wait until next year when the Expansion Comes out, it will probably come with additional character slots... (i hope anyway!)

If not, alot of us will be out there buying new versions of the game so we can play the new professions!

They've already stated, along with two new professions, we're getting two new slots. Bop into the riverside inn; it happens to have a great deal of info on this.

--The Shim

melbo · Nov 20, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

I *just* bought myself a second copy of the game & my boyfriend his own copy at EBGames. They marked GW down to $40 in the store like 2 days ago.

I think buying just the code was actually more expensive than getting the whole box from EB...I was actually complaining to someone about the code being more expensive than the entire thing, when they don't have materials or supplies to worry about.
And I'm scared to death to buy an account/code off ebay because if you get screwed over (which you have a pretty good chance of) ANet isn't going to help you, you don't know the previous acct history (bannings, etc.), and if they find out they could easily just ban the whole account.

Monseir · Nov 20, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35

You can buy a second account from anet for $15.

darkMishkin · Nov 20, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10

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Originally Posted by Monseir

You can buy a second account from anet for $15.

how? how?

Cruiser · Nov 20, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13

the way they nerf every thing i would not buy any of there games they put a patch out it hurt the game and have not fixed it . lol take the money but a game the ywont change for the worst . then change the game . most of our clan wont play it for now its messed up.

darkMishkin · Nov 21, 2005, 12:58 AM // 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruiser

the way they nerf every thing i would not buy any of there games they put a patch out it hurt the game and have not fixed it .

Consider using two sentances instead of one.
'Everything' is one word, 'I' is always capital, use 'their' instead of 'there' to imply ownership.
Several commas are missing.
Instead of "and have not fixed it", consider "and they have not fixed it".

Quote:

lol take the money but a game the ywont change for the worst .

Consider " lol, take your money and buy a game that will not be changed for the worse".

Quote:

then change the game . most of our clan wont play it for now its messed up.

Sorry I do not understand this first sentance, though it has no capital letter and you have for the third time placed a 'space' before a full stop. Consider your intended meaning in this sentance and start again.
Mark omissions with an apostrophe, or simply use the full wording.
When you refer to "our clan", you are bringing another party into the conversation without introduction. Consider using 'my clan'.

Probably more important than Grammer and Spelling is that you consider the aim of your message before you begin to construct it. In this case you should have been answering a question. Do you think you have achieved this?

apologies, msihkin

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 21, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkMishkin

Consider using two sentances instead of one.
'Everything' is one word, 'I' is always capital, use 'their' instead of 'there' to imply ownership.
Several commas are missing.
Instead of "and have not fixed it", consider "and they have not fixed it".

Consider " lol, take your money and buy a game that will not be changed for the worse".

Sorry I do not understand this first sentance, though it has no capital letter and you have for the third time placed a 'space' before a full stop. Consider your intended meaning in this sentance and start again.
Mark omissions with an apostrophe, or simply use the full wording.
When you refer to "our clan", you are bringing another party into the conversation without introduction. Consider using 'my clan'.

Probably more important than Grammer and Spelling is that you consider the aim of your message before you begin to construct it. In this case you should have been answering a question. Do you think you have achieved this?

apologies, msihkin <You spelled your name wrong? On purpose? =)

I almost laughed when I saw you correcting him. So many reminders of 11th Grade English class.

--The Shim

Nov 18, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#21
Mesmerized Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Order of the Temple [Temp] Profession: Mo/	Kind of odd, but a buddy of mine had TWO account keys in his GW box when he bought it, and gave one to his friend. Anyone hear of this?

Nov 18, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#23
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	also, where I am in the US, Pennsylvania to be exact, the game retails for ~45. And you can buy an account from http://www.PlayNC.com <--Add an account to a "master account" from starting one there. It works well if you are limited in where you can purchase the game, also if you want it, download the client from http://www.Guildwars.com and DL the client. Hope this helped. --The Shim

Nov 18, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#24
Mordakai Grotto Attendant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kyhlo Profession: W/	Just wait until next year when the Expansion Comes out, it will probably come with additional character slots... (i hope anyway!) If not, alot of us will be out there buying new versions of the game so we can play the new professions!

Nov 18, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#25
Shmash Witdaclub Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Profession: W/E	come christmas gw and other games will be pretty cheap in more than likely one add or another. if you are planning to buy - do it then

Nov 18, 2005, 07:51 PM // 19:51	#26
Bastard Son Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Guild: Bastahd Sons of Zeus	I keep seeing strange and conflicting numbers and currencies that I don't know the exchange rate to, so here's what I've seen (in US dollars): Target: $39.99 Wal Mart: $39.82 Electronics Boutique: $39.99 Best Buy: $49.99 Those are prices for both in-store (as of last night 11/17/2005) as well as online. If you download the client and purchase an access key from PlayNC (http://support.guildwars.com/cgi-bin...p?p_faqid=3159 also look here if interested http://www.plaync.com/store/gw_purchase.html) it costs $49.99 I was looking for a cheaper method (as well as legal... nothing off eBay and nothing from the Used Bins) for a friend of mine, but going to EB or Walmart or Target seems to be the best (and easiest) choice.

Nov 18, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#27
Mister Overhill Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Guild: Sticks and Stones Profession: R/Rt	I've seen it as low as $29.95 (Best Buy or CompUSA), but not lately. The holidays are coming up and the retailers are running scared with the U.S. economy the way it is. Keep your eyes open.

Nov 18, 2005, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#28
Pandora's box Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/W	I think there's a flaw in the EULA rules because buying a 2nd hand game whereever you do is completely legit. There's nothing wrong with buying a 2nd hand game. The flaw is that it should be possible to de-activate the existing account and start a new one.

Nov 20, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#30
melbo Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Profession: E/Mo	I just bought myself a second copy of the game & my boyfriend his own copy at EBGames. They marked GW down to $40 in the store like 2 days ago. I think buying just the code was actually more expensive than getting the whole box from EB...I was actually complaining to someone about the code being more expensive than the entire thing, when they don't have materials or supplies to worry about. And I'm scared to death to buy an account/code off ebay because if you get screwed over (which you have a pretty good chance of) ANet isn't going to help you, you don't know the previous acct history (bannings, etc.), and if they find out they could easily just ban the whole account.

Nov 20, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#31
Monseir Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: IM da shiznit Guild: The Shiznitz Profession: W/Mo	You can buy a second account from anet for $15.

Nov 20, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#33
Cruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Cruiser Profession: R/E	the way they nerf every thing i would not buy any of there games they put a patch out it hurt the game and have not fixed it . lol take the money but a game the ywont change for the worst . then change the game . most of our clan wont play it for now its messed up.