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Heoki · Apr 26, 2005, 12:56 PM // 12:56

Please someone help, I preordered from gamestop.com april 14th, 2005 and have yet to hear even a small detail on the preorder key so I can play in the early access on the 27th. I would really like to be able to play in this early access. Can anyone help inform me how I can get my preorder key.

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 01:01 PM // 13:01

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Originally Posted by Heoki

Please someone help, I preordered from gamestop.com april 14th, 2005 and have yet to hear even a small detail on the preorder key so I can play in the early access on the 27th. I would really like to be able to play in this early access. Can anyone help inform me how I can get my preorder key.

If you ordered online, you will have to wait for the pre-order box to come in to get the key.
Some people have mentioned that thier beta key was emailed to them, but this does not happen for all stores.
Best bet, either be patient and wait for the game to come in or go to a store that has a pre-order box left and buy it.

Previous posters have found the pre-order box being sold for as little as $.01 to $1.00.

S31Apocalypse · Apr 26, 2005, 01:17 PM // 13:17

i got my preprder from EB for free.. I always go to the store, because i have had online orders arrive after game date..

I didnt even have to give them money for my preorder.... just gave me a box wehn i asked..

Tetsuro · Apr 26, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56

I just preordered the game a few days ago after BWE so I didn't get to play that. If I wanna play on 4/27 (Wed), all I need is the stuff that installed from my CD? It's only like 10 mb so I'm not sure if that's all I need to run this game. Do I have to download the client from somewhere? Thank you in advance.

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 04:32 PM // 16:32

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Originally Posted by Tetsuro

I just preordered the game a few days ago after BWE so I didn't get to play that. If I wanna play on 4/27 (Wed), all I need is the stuff that installed from my CD? It's only like 10 mb so I'm not sure if that's all I need to run this game. Do I have to download the client from somewhere? Thank you in advance.

The info on the CD is the client. WHen you connect for the first time, it will download all the updated info you need to play on the 27th. You can do this now if you want to save time for playing more tomorrow.

When you pick up the full game on the 28th, I am understanding that it is recommended that you install the info off the CD to save on download time later on in the game.

S31Apocalypse · Apr 26, 2005, 04:36 PM // 16:36

does it start at 12:00 est or pst?? Im eastern, so 3 or 4 in the morning is late

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 04:41 PM // 16:41

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Originally Posted by S31Apocalypse

does it start at 12:00 est or pst?? Im eastern, so 3 or 4 in the morning is late

Sorry, but it is starting 12midnight PST (3am EST). Gotta be up early or go to bed late to play.

S31Apocalypse · Apr 26, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48

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Originally Posted by Jaythen Tyradel

Sorry, but it is starting 12midnight PST (3am EST). Gotta be up early or go to bed late to play.

cya guys tomorrow then..

corax5 · Apr 26, 2005, 06:07 PM // 18:07

Is it possible for someone using a previously unused buddy key to access the early access period that starts on the 27th?

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 06:15 PM // 18:15

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Originally Posted by corax5

Is it possible for someone using a previously unused buddy key to access the early access period that starts on the 27th?

Good question.
From reading, the friend key is only good for the BWE events. So it would be safe to say that the freinds key would not work.

Zorque · Apr 26, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23

So does anyone have anymore information on how CompUSA is doing things? I walked into the store, picked up the pre-order box, paid $10 for it and walked out... does that mean they have one reserved for me? Will they deduct my $10? And does anyone know when they'll let me pick it up? I called them got transfered twice and listened to a ring tone for 5 mins before hanging up. I'll try again when I get home.

Dred Skullord · Apr 26, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58

CompUSA told me that the game will be sold at 10:00 am on the 28th. However, my local store could not verify whether they had the game in stock to be sold on the 28th.

tiddles_liddles · Apr 26, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

I pre-ordered my game through one of the retailers way back over the summer. Then we moved and i lost the receipt fo rmy pre-order. It didn't really matter to me then, because i already had a beta log-in and password. So i just ate my ten dollars and re-preordered thru ebgames. To make a long story short..got my full version today from ebgames and it had an additional beta pre-order kit. I don't need it because, as mentioned, i already have beta access. So if someone wants to private message me, i can help out!

Enix · Apr 26, 2005, 07:18 PM // 19:18

The Ad I got with the Sunday paper says available Wednesday, April 27th. I just hope they don't sell out of CE's, because a lot of people want them. 0_o

Shadeau · Apr 26, 2005, 07:20 PM // 19:20

Quick question, Can you make a new character with your preorder version or only use the name you had? Also if you can make a new one, can you delete your character and reuse the name again or do you have to wait for release?

Thank you

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 07:27 PM // 19:27

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Originally Posted by Shadeau

Quick question, Can you make a new character with your preorder version or only use the name you had? Also if you can make a new one, can you delete your character and reuse the name again or do you have to wait for release?

Thank you

you should be able to create a pre-order character and carry over to the retail.

From my experience from the beta, your name is put on hold for you for a period of time. So if you build a charcter then want to delete and start over, you can keep your name from that previous character as long as you create the new character soon thereafter.

MoMan · Apr 26, 2005, 07:27 PM // 19:27

Im sure this has been asked (and answered) a million times over:

I bought my preorder box from best buy for $10 a few weeks ago and participated in the last beta weekend event. What should I do to get into the game on the 27th? Do I need to go to best buy on the 27th (tommorow) and buy the full client (hopefully with my $10 discounted though best buy does not have the greatest customer service) or do I need to sign up somewhere or can I just log on using my existing account tommorow. After that do I need to do anything else (eg. at what point do I actually go out and buy the game).

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

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Originally Posted by MoMan

Im sure this has been asked (and answered) a million times over:

I bought my preorder box from best buy for $10 a few weeks ago and participated in the last beta weekend event. What should I do to get into the game on the 27th? Do I need to go to best buy on the 27th (tommorow) and buy the full client (hopefully with my $10 discounted though best buy does not have the greatest customer service) or do I need to sign up somewhere or can I just log on using my existing account tommorow. After that do I need to do anything else (eg. at what point do I actually go out and buy the game).

Your beta key will allow you to get early accsess and that is it. After the 28th, you must have purchased the full retail version and enter in the retail key in order to keep playing.

Scaper-X · Apr 26, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

So I strolled into my neighborhood CompUSA fully expecting to walk out with the collector's edition of Guild Wars in hand. How wrong was I. Apparently, even though the store annouced that prebook copies would be available for purchase on the 26th (today), they've been informed they'll be sued if they do so. So, instead of 24 hours of "preorder only" Guild Wars, it'll be 24 hours minus however long it takes people to go get the box early Wednesday morning.

I suppose this brings up the question, "sued by whom?".
-- Scaper-X

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 26, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

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Originally Posted by Scaper-X

So I strolled into my neighborhood CompUSA fully expecting to walk out with the collector's edition of Guild Wars in hand. How wrong was I. Apparently, even though the store annouced that prebook copies would be available for purchase on the 26th (today), they've been informed they'll be sued if they do so. So, instead of 24 hours of "preorder only" Guild Wars, it'll be 24 hours minus however long it takes people to go get the box early Wednesday morning.

I suppose this brings up the question, "sued by whom?".
-- Scaper-X

The publisher of the game. All retail stores are held to a contract not to release games/movies/cd's before the release date. "Breaking" the release date can get that store or company fined or they can lose the ability to sell that product in the store.

Apr 26, 2005, 07:20 PM // 19:20	#195
Shadeau Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Names Quick question, Can you make a new character with your preorder version or only use the name you had? Also if you can make a new one, can you delete your character and reuse the name again or do you have to wait for release? Thank you

Apr 26, 2005, 07:27 PM // 19:27	#197
MoMan Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Preorder Im sure this has been asked (and answered) a million times over: I bought my preorder box from best buy for $10 a few weeks ago and participated in the last beta weekend event. What should I do to get into the game on the 27th? Do I need to go to best buy on the 27th (tommorow) and buy the full client (hopefully with my $10 discounted though best buy does not have the greatest customer service) or do I need to sign up somewhere or can I just log on using my existing account tommorow. After that do I need to do anything else (eg. at what point do I actually go out and buy the game).

Apr 26, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#199
Scaper-X Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Custom Title: Ninja Filmmaker Guild: Agony Guild [Agny] Profession: W/Mo	Purchasing Guild Wars: The Drama So I strolled into my neighborhood CompUSA fully expecting to walk out with the collector's edition of Guild Wars in hand. How wrong was I. Apparently, even though the store annouced that prebook copies would be available for purchase on the 26th (today), they've been informed they'll be sued if they do so. So, instead of 24 hours of "preorder only" Guild Wars, it'll be 24 hours minus however long it takes people to go get the box early Wednesday morning. I suppose this brings up the question, "sued by whom?". -- Scaper-X

Apr 26, 2005, 12:56 PM // 12:56	#181
Heoki Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Priori Legends Of Tyria Profession: W/Me	Please someone help, I preordered from gamestop.com april 14th, 2005 and have yet to hear even a small detail on the preorder key so I can play in the early access on the 27th. I would really like to be able to play in this early access. Can anyone help inform me how I can get my preorder key.

Apr 26, 2005, 01:17 PM // 13:17	#183
S31Apocalypse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	i got my preprder from EB for free.. I always go to the store, because i have had online orders arrive after game date.. I didnt even have to give them money for my preorder.... just gave me a box wehn i asked..

Apr 26, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#184
Tetsuro Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I just preordered the game a few days ago after BWE so I didn't get to play that. If I wanna play on 4/27 (Wed), all I need is the stuff that installed from my CD? It's only like 10 mb so I'm not sure if that's all I need to run this game. Do I have to download the client from somewhere? Thank you in advance.

Apr 26, 2005, 04:36 PM // 16:36	#186
S31Apocalypse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	does it start at 12:00 est or pst?? Im eastern, so 3 or 4 in the morning is late

Apr 26, 2005, 06:07 PM // 18:07	#189
corax5 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ye olde England.	Is it possible for someone using a previously unused buddy key to access the early access period that starts on the 27th?

Apr 26, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23	#191
Zorque Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	So does anyone have anymore information on how CompUSA is doing things? I walked into the store, picked up the pre-order box, paid $10 for it and walked out... does that mean they have one reserved for me? Will they deduct my $10? And does anyone know when they'll let me pick it up? I called them got transfered twice and listened to a ring tone for 5 mins before hanging up. I'll try again when I get home.

Apr 26, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#192
Dred Skullord Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Neverland Ranch Guild: [GBV] www.GuidedByVoices.net Profession: R/Mo	CompUSA told me that the game will be sold at 10:00 am on the 28th. However, my local store could not verify whether they had the game in stock to be sold on the 28th.

Apr 26, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#193
tiddles_liddles Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I pre-ordered my game through one of the retailers way back over the summer. Then we moved and i lost the receipt fo rmy pre-order. It didn't really matter to me then, because i already had a beta log-in and password. So i just ate my ten dollars and re-preordered thru ebgames. To make a long story short..got my full version today from ebgames and it had an additional beta pre-order kit. I don't need it because, as mentioned, i already have beta access. So if someone wants to private message me, i can help out!

Apr 26, 2005, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#194
Enix Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I am in a transitional period. Guild: GRE	The Ad I got with the Sunday paper says available Wednesday, April 27th. I just hope they don't sell out of CE's, because a lot of people want them. 0_o