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Varuuth · Apr 25, 2005, 01:01 AM // 01:01

best buy had better have my copy ready on the 28th when i go to get it.... or i might just go home mad *heh* cause there won't be much else i can do..

Tredo · Apr 25, 2005, 03:04 AM // 03:04

"How does Early Access work? How do I change my account from a preorder to a retail account?

If you have already activated your preorder account, you will find that you are able to enter the game using that account on April 27th. If you have recently acquired a Guild Wars preorder, you can simply input the key into your account page and you will then gain Early Access when it begins. You will convert your existing account from preorder to retail on April 28th, when the retail version of Guild Wars goes live. To do that, simply access your account page, enter your retail key and enter (or re-enter) the game.
You need to be sure that your retail account is tied to your existing preorder account in order to derive the benefits of preordering. If you did not preorder, but have character names reserved from participation in our Beta Weekend Events, you will likewise want to use your existing pre-release Guild Wars account. Once the retail version is launched, open the account page, input the retail key, and you're off to the Kingdom of Ascalon. And if at any time you want to change the user name/email address to which your account is connected, you will have that option on your account page."

So what I am taking from this if you have a Pre-Order box that CD Key will work on the 27th, but you have to have your retail CD key uploaded to your account before 12:00 midnight PST on the 28th.

Hope this helps.

Tredo

supersnake5 · Apr 25, 2005, 04:53 PM // 16:53

2 questions.

1. Where is the account page? is it in game or on the site?

2. When i try to put in my pre-order key, it says my account already has acces to what this key provides. I have never put it in before!!! It just comes up with the screen that asks for my pre-order key. and stays on it. I got it from simply games and im in UK i tried to enter this 25 april. Do i need to put it in on 27th? im confuseeeeed!!! help me please they sent me the key in email. ERR=105

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 25, 2005, 05:24 PM // 17:24

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Originally Posted by supersnake5

2 questions.

2. When i try to put in my pre-order key, it says my account already has acces to what this key provides. I have never put it in before!!! It just comes up with the screen that asks for my pre-order key. and stays on it. I got it from simply games and im in UK i tried to enter this 25 april. Do i need to put it in on 27th? im confuseeeeed!!! help me please they sent me the key in email. ERR=105

A lot of people are getting the same error. Not official answer, but I would have to say that this is in prep for the release.
The beta key will work on the 27th.

Bgnome · Apr 25, 2005, 05:36 PM // 17:36

try following the Error 105 for updates on that particular situation.

ObsidianJoy · Apr 25, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39

Now I'm confused. When I go pick-up my game tommorow(26th) I will get two boxes one with the Pre-order key and the other with the Retail key?

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 25, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53

Not sure why you would be picking it up tomorrow, but:

if you look back my previous posts above...

the small yellow and white box is the pre-order box with the beta key.

The larger box with the necro lady(I think there may be other characters on the retail box) on it will be the retail box will have the retail key.

YOu should be only getting one box, not two.

Vampyre · Apr 25, 2005, 06:57 PM // 18:57

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Originally Posted by ObsidianJoy

Now I'm confused. When I go pick-up my game tommorow(26th) I will get two boxes one with the Pre-order key and the other with the Retail key?

Most stores do not have any more of the Pre Order *yellow tag at top* boxes.. so you will just be getting your Reatil Version....

ObsidianJoy · Apr 25, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59

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Originally Posted by Jaythen Tyradel

Not sure why you would be picking it up tomorrow, but:

if you look back my previous posts above...

the small yellow and white box is the pre-order box with the beta key.

The larger box with the necro lady(I think there may be other characters on the retail box) on it will be the retail box will have the retail key.

YOu should be only getting one box, not two.

I know that but what I mean is since I pre-ordered it then shouldnt I get the pre-order box? And if I do then I get to play for about 2 days then I need the retail key so shouldnt I get the retail box for the retail key?

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 25, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

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Originally Posted by ObsidianJoy

I know that but what I mean is since I pre-ordered it then shouldnt I get the pre-order box? And if I do then I get to play for about 2 days then I need the retail key so shouldnt I get the retail box for the retail key?

Correct.

If you are picking it up tomorrow, you will (and should) be getting the pre-order box with the beta key that allows you to play from the 27th till the 28th.
On the 28th, pick up the regular retail edition and that will have your key for you to continue playing.

ObsidianJoy · Apr 25, 2005, 07:08 PM // 19:08

Oh, so I have to go to EB twice. Annoying but I can handle it lol

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 25, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

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Originally Posted by ObsidianJoy

Oh, so I have to go to EB twice. Annoying but I can handle it lol

pretty much, but either way..you get to play.

Deathta Yu · Apr 25, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Sence I am actualy holding the Collectors Edition in my hand at the moment I wonder if I can put its key in for the 27 or will have to play on beta account til the 28?

fawgre · Apr 25, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Only way to know is to try it.

Bgnome · Apr 25, 2005, 08:35 PM // 20:35

you cannot access the game with a retail key until the 28th.

http://www.guildwars.com/community/f...-friday42.html

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The servers will open for retail access keys at 12:01 am PDT (8:01 am GMT) on Thursday, April 28th. While you may have a copy before that time, that is the official "go" time, and that is when all retail keys will be activated in order for you to play.

Orbit · Apr 25, 2005, 08:36 PM // 20:36

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Originally Posted by Deathta Yu

Sence I am actualy holding the Collectors Edition in my hand at the moment I wonder if I can put its key in for the 27 or will have to play on beta account til the 28?

I suggest you use the beta key first get your pre-order item and then use your retail key.

Grinler · Apr 25, 2005, 09:04 PM // 21:04

I am a little confused as to how this is going to work. From what I understand if I preorder the game, like buy it today, I will get a bonus cd and a key that I can use to reserve a name etc and will give me a extra item. I will also have the ability to play the game 48 hours before hand.

My question is how do you play the game before the launch date if the games are not available then to install? Would you install the client off over the internet?

Weezer_Blue · Apr 25, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05

Go to the official site ( http://guildwars.com/ ) and click on that sign that says "download the client". It's a small zipped file.

You get to play on the 27th. Which is 24 hours before everyone else gets to join in. But you can continue playing through the 28th. On the 29th you get cut off. There will be no whipe for the Early Access period. It's the actual game.

Ander Deathblade · Apr 25, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05

the client is like a 72 (?) kB (yes, kiloByte) download from guildwars.com . You will never need a cd to play. What you are paying that money for, is just the code, which will enable you to play. All that the cd offers is eyecandy, music, info and stuff.

EDIT: rats, weezer beat me to it.

Raumoheru · Apr 25, 2005, 09:07 PM // 21:07

yes you have to download the client from here

Apr 25, 2005, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#142
Tredo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri	From the new 12 question added to the FAQ. "How does Early Access work? How do I change my account from a preorder to a retail account? If you have already activated your preorder account, you will find that you are able to enter the game using that account on April 27th. If you have recently acquired a Guild Wars preorder, you can simply input the key into your account page and you will then gain Early Access when it begins. You will convert your existing account from preorder to retail on April 28th, when the retail version of Guild Wars goes live. To do that, simply access your account page, enter your retail key and enter (or re-enter) the game. You need to be sure that your retail account is tied to your existing preorder account in order to derive the benefits of preordering. If you did not preorder, but have character names reserved from participation in our Beta Weekend Events, you will likewise want to use your existing pre-release Guild Wars account. Once the retail version is launched, open the account page, input the retail key, and you're off to the Kingdom of Ascalon. And if at any time you want to change the user name/email address to which your account is connected, you will have that option on your account page." So what I am taking from this if you have a Pre-Order box that CD Key will work on the 27th, but you have to have your retail CD key uploaded to your account before 12:00 midnight PST on the 28th. Hope this helps. Tredo

Apr 25, 2005, 04:53 PM // 16:53	#143
supersnake5 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	2 questions. 1. Where is the account page? is it in game or on the site? 2. When i try to put in my pre-order key, it says my account already has acces to what this key provides. I have never put it in before!!! It just comes up with the screen that asks for my pre-order key. and stays on it. I got it from simply games and im in UK i tried to enter this 25 april. Do i need to put it in on 27th? im confuseeeeed!!! help me please they sent me the key in email. ERR=105 Last edited by supersnake5; Apr 25, 2005 at 05:00 PM // 17:00..

Apr 25, 2005, 05:36 PM // 17:36	#145
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	try following the Error 105 for updates on that particular situation. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 25, 2005, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#157
Grinler Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Preorders and playing before you get the game I am a little confused as to how this is going to work. From what I understand if I preorder the game, like buy it today, I will get a bonus cd and a key that I can use to reserve a name etc and will give me a extra item. I will also have the ability to play the game 48 hours before hand. My question is how do you play the game before the launch date if the games are not available then to install? Would you install the client off over the internet?

Apr 25, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05	#158
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	Go to the official site ( http://guildwars.com/ ) and click on that sign that says "download the client". It's a small zipped file. You get to play on the 27th. Which is 24 hours before everyone else gets to join in. But you can continue playing through the 28th. On the 29th you get cut off. There will be no whipe for the Early Access period. It's the actual game. __________________

Apr 25, 2005, 01:01 AM // 01:01	#141
Varuuth Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005	best buy had better have my copy ready on the 28th when i go to get it.... or i might just go home mad heh cause there won't be much else i can do..

Apr 25, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39	#146
ObsidianJoy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/W	Now I'm confused. When I go pick-up my game tommorow(26th) I will get two boxes one with the Pre-order key and the other with the Retail key?

Apr 25, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#147
Jaythen Tyradel Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005	Not sure why you would be picking it up tomorrow, but: if you look back my previous posts above... the small yellow and white box is the pre-order box with the beta key. The larger box with the necro lady(I think there may be other characters on the retail box) on it will be the retail box will have the retail key. YOu should be only getting one box, not two.

Apr 25, 2005, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#151
ObsidianJoy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/W	Oh, so I have to go to EB twice. Annoying but I can handle it lol

Apr 25, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#153
Deathta Yu Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: on a Hurricane ravaged sand bar south of Ga.	Sence I am actualy holding the Collectors Edition in my hand at the moment I wonder if I can put its key in for the 27 or will have to play on beta account til the 28?

Apr 25, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#154
fawgre Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Guild: Storm Haven Profession: N/	Only way to know is to try it.

Apr 25, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05	#159
Ander Deathblade Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	the client is like a 72 (?) kB (yes, kiloByte) download from guildwars.com . You will never need a cd to play. What you are paying that money for, is just the code, which will enable you to play. All that the cd offers is eyecandy, music, info and stuff. EDIT: rats, weezer beat me to it. Last edited by Ander Deathblade; Apr 25, 2005 at 09:08 PM // 21:08..

Apr 25, 2005, 09:07 PM // 21:07	#160
Raumoheru Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	yes you have to download the client from here