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Pipahh · Apr 27, 2005, 12:05 AM // 00:05

did you order the pre-order over the internet? maybe thats the problem? I went into the store to get my pre-order. Both FutureShop and EB Games had the same pre-order package.

nitrixx · Apr 27, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

Is the game really that tiny? I just bought the pre-order pack today and I downloaded the client off the guildwars website but it only installed a whopping 20mb or so?? Will it not download the full game until you are officially able to login and get started playing? Thanks.

Pipahh · Apr 27, 2005, 12:22 AM // 00:22

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Originally Posted by nitrixx

Is the game really that tiny? I just bought the pre-order pack today and I downloaded the client off the guildwars website but it only installed a whopping 20mb or so?? Will it not download the full game until you are officially able to login and get started playing? Thanks.

The game specs say you need 2 GB Available HDD Space.

If I'm looking in the right place right now the properties for the game file is 1.51GB (1,632,590,682 bytes) at the moment.

compwiz7195 · Apr 27, 2005, 01:40 AM // 01:40

I'm only using 915M right now, but I'm thinking that's because I haven't actually played yet so I haven't gotten any of the in-game content downloaded yet.

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 27, 2005, 01:42 AM // 01:42

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Originally Posted by compwiz7195

I'm only using 915M right now, but I'm thinking that's because I haven't actually played yet so I haven't gotten any of the in-game content downloaded yet.

Correct. It will increase dramatically when you start playing. On a related note, it is recommened that you install the CD from the retail box to load all the content onto your computer in order to save time downloading it all while playing.

vai demine · Apr 27, 2005, 04:25 AM // 04:25

So when I log in right now, I go to my character screen, select a character and hit the "play" button. It then takes me to this page. All fine and dandy, but the only option I get from there is to add another access key, which takes me here. Now I happen to have two Beta Keys, and they obviously are running my first one (the one I used during all the Beta Weekends) since they have given me the Kanthan Targe item (on the first screenshot). Since they have that code, why do I have to enter another one? And if I enter the second code here (still only a beta key) I get the second screenshot error.

What I'm getting at is this: will I be able to play tonight without the retail key? I know I'm supposed to be able to, and hopefully the little screen will go away once the servers go live, but does anyone happen to know for sure? (Gaile...) Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks,

Vai

snoleopard · Apr 27, 2005, 04:36 AM // 04:36

vai demine, I'm having the same problem, although the only second pass code I have is the one that came for me to give a friend. It won't let me play either. Any help here? Ideas? Sorry if I sound short tempered, but I've been waiting all day to play this, and now it won't let me, though I've got the pre-ordered code, and already have the account set up...

Edit to add, just looked at the sign in page again, and the page it tells you to enter your code has a message saying 'enter a new code here'. What new code, the main code is the one I got when I started the pre-release code?

Vampyre · Apr 27, 2005, 04:49 AM // 04:49

That's an easy one.. The Servers are not up for Play.... early access starts at 12:01 PST

and as far as the other key.. if you have another Pre Order box code you can enter to get the other items... I have 3 of them on my account....

bloodblaze · Apr 27, 2005, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Before I am ostracized for not searching through these forums, I did search pretty thoroughly for an answer, but I must succumb to asking the public.

I pre-ordered Guild Wars about a month ago, and got my package with my pre-order key. I have never used this key, not even for beta. So I picked up the game today, and entered the RETAIL key first as my registration. I tried to add my pre-order account key, and it said it was already in use...? I am wondering if it mattered that I registered under the retail and not the pre-order key? Also, when I try to even register a new account, or add it to my existing account under the pre-order key it says its in use. Might anyone be able to help me out here? Is there something I am overlooking?

Thanks in advance.

-Blaze

DarkSchnider · Apr 27, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

If anyone has a key where I can get on now I would apreciate the pass to get on. e-mail [email protected]. Im a med student and got lil time to waiting for some offcial release.

compwiz7195 · Apr 27, 2005, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodblaze

Before I am ostracized for not searching through these forums, I did search pretty thoroughly for an answer, but I must succumb to asking the public.

I pre-ordered Guild Wars about a month ago, and got my package with my pre-order key. I have never used this key, not even for beta. So I picked up the game today, and entered the RETAIL key first as my registration. I tried to add my pre-order account key, and it said it was already in use...? I am wondering if it mattered that I registered under the retail and not the pre-order key? Also, when I try to even register a new account, or add it to my existing account under the pre-order key it says its in use. Might anyone be able to help me out here? Is there something I am overlooking?

Thanks in advance.

-Blaze

I entered my retail key first then went back later and added my preorder code fine. I'm not sure what is up with the people getting the error about them already being in use. Did everyone who gets that error order from the same location?

TestGun · Apr 27, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Ok, i must be missing something, i went to EB games yesterday and got my PRE-ORDERED game, sweet, i have it! but.. i guess i'm missing the pre-order key? it comes with two keys? i only see the one key (the retail one i supopse) on the back of the CD cover.. wheres the pre-order key? When i load guild wars, it says i am only authorized to play on the release date? why is that? i pre ordered it!

blitzRASENGAN · Apr 27, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48

it says im only allowed to play these following releases of guild wars: Guild Wars Release 12:01 Am PST. does that mean i can only start playing at midnight? and i already created an account using the code they gave me in the cd case so does that mean i dont have to enter a new key?

shiftdelete · Apr 27, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09

I would like to trade pre-order keys for any other item - Ithas Bow, Shield, Club, anything you have. I have a pre-order key from Target that includes the Censor's Icon (Monk).

Please email me at: [email protected]

VinUnleaded · Apr 27, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Guys, I found out the hard way the only "true" Pre-Order to qualify for early access is the pre-order box.
The retail box, regardless of whether you "pre-ordered" it like I did from GameStop...because they advertised "pre-order" means NOTHING other than you get the full retail version, and you cannot use it until the 28, as opposed to the "pre-order" box ($10) which allowed the early access.
All I can say to you is... if you "pre-ordered" and paid for shipping to get it early, like I did (thinking you had "officially" pre-ordered)as opposed to the free shipping offered....ask for your shipping to be refunded to you...I feel GameSpot was deceptive in listing it as "Pre-Order" under the circumstances of the actual release.
I asked for the shipping refund and got it.

naglfar · Apr 28, 2005, 07:39 PM // 19:39

When i preordered from EB, and the prerelease went live, it showed me as getting the Censors Icon, rather than the Ithas Bow, which i really need and wanted from the start.

You guys know any way of changing items? I already phoned EB, no preorder packs left.

I have already been through GW Support for a different issue and it takes freakin' forever, I hope I will not have to do so again.

If anybody has had this same problem, just post what you did about it.

Snowtiger · Apr 28, 2005, 09:09 PM // 21:09

I got the pre-order but it arrived today, after the go-live. I installed from the jewel case CD, but don't see the bonus bow? Was I supposed to use the other CD (from the paper envelope) 1st? There were no instructions on which CD to use. Am I hosed now and must re-install?

Thanks!

Tig

Bgnome · Apr 28, 2005, 09:33 PM // 21:33

the preorder only comes with 1 disc. there is not all that much on that disc.
what you need to do is add the BWE Invitation code to your account. you will find this in a small white envelope and you can add it through your account info page.

Pyro_Elementalist · Apr 29, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

I wasted money buying Guild Wars. I can still play on the BWE client. I didn't even have to put in a new code to play it. What the hell is up with this?

Nevermind, i'm stupid. I didn't go beyond the select a character part.

amustrami · Apr 29, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

Searched but did not find my answer. i ordered the boxed retail pre-order for GW from Best Buy and played for several betas. I now have ordered the collection edition. All of my chaarcters have a Canthan Targe shield. Is this the "Exclusive" in-game weapon? I have heard of bows, swords, etc? Are the items, do EB buyers get different items than Best Buy buyers?

Confused

Apr 27, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#222
nitrixx Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Game client is tiny? (20mb roughly) Is the game really that tiny? I just bought the pre-order pack today and I downloaded the client off the guildwars website but it only installed a whopping 20mb or so?? Will it not download the full game until you are officially able to login and get started playing? Thanks.

Apr 27, 2005, 04:25 AM // 04:25	#226
vai demine Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/R	Key Question So when I log in right now, I go to my character screen, select a character and hit the "play" button. It then takes me to this page. All fine and dandy, but the only option I get from there is to add another access key, which takes me here. Now I happen to have two Beta Keys, and they obviously are running my first one (the one I used during all the Beta Weekends) since they have given me the Kanthan Targe item (on the first screenshot). Since they have that code, why do I have to enter another one? And if I enter the second code here (still only a beta key) I get the second screenshot error. What I'm getting at is this: will I be able to play tonight without the retail key? I know I'm supposed to be able to, and hopefully the little screen will go away once the servers go live, but does anyone happen to know for sure? (Gaile...) Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Vai

Apr 27, 2005, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#227
snoleopard Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	vai demine, I'm having the same problem, although the only second pass code I have is the one that came for me to give a friend. It won't let me play either. Any help here? Ideas? Sorry if I sound short tempered, but I've been waiting all day to play this, and now it won't let me, though I've got the pre-ordered code, and already have the account set up... Edit to add, just looked at the sign in page again, and the page it tells you to enter your code has a message saying 'enter a new code here'. What new code, the main code is the one I got when I started the pre-release code? Last edited by snoleopard; Apr 27, 2005 at 04:49 AM // 04:49..

Apr 27, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#230
DarkSchnider Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Key If anyone has a key where I can get on now I would apreciate the pass to get on. e-mail [email protected]. Im a med student and got lil time to waiting for some offcial release.

Apr 27, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#232
TestGun Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola Florida	Ok, i must be missing something, i went to EB games yesterday and got my PRE-ORDERED game, sweet, i have it! but.. i guess i'm missing the pre-order key? it comes with two keys? i only see the one key (the retail one i supopse) on the back of the CD cover.. wheres the pre-order key? When i load guild wars, it says i am only authorized to play on the release date? why is that? i pre ordered it! Last edited by TestGun; Apr 27, 2005 at 09:35 PM // 21:35..

Apr 27, 2005, 12:05 AM // 00:05	#221
Pipahh Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal	did you order the pre-order over the internet? maybe thats the problem? I went into the store to get my pre-order. Both FutureShop and EB Games had the same pre-order package.

Apr 27, 2005, 01:40 AM // 01:40	#224
compwiz7195 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I'm only using 915M right now, but I'm thinking that's because I haven't actually played yet so I haven't gotten any of the in-game content downloaded yet.

Apr 27, 2005, 04:49 AM // 04:49	#228
Vampyre Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Guild: Carpathian Mists Profession: R/Rt	That's an easy one.. The Servers are not up for Play.... early access starts at 12:01 PST and as far as the other key.. if you have another Pre Order box code you can enter to get the other items... I have 3 of them on my account....

Apr 27, 2005, 04:38 PM // 16:38	#229
bloodblaze Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Before I am ostracized for not searching through these forums, I did search pretty thoroughly for an answer, but I must succumb to asking the public. I pre-ordered Guild Wars about a month ago, and got my package with my pre-order key. I have never used this key, not even for beta. So I picked up the game today, and entered the RETAIL key first as my registration. I tried to add my pre-order account key, and it said it was already in use...? I am wondering if it mattered that I registered under the retail and not the pre-order key? Also, when I try to even register a new account, or add it to my existing account under the pre-order key it says its in use. Might anyone be able to help me out here? Is there something I am overlooking? Thanks in advance. -Blaze

Apr 27, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48	#233
blitzRASENGAN Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	it says im only allowed to play these following releases of guild wars: Guild Wars Release 12:01 Am PST. does that mean i can only start playing at midnight? and i already created an account using the code they gave me in the cd case so does that mean i dont have to enter a new key?

Apr 27, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#234
shiftdelete Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	trade beta keys I would like to trade pre-order keys for any other item - Ithas Bow, Shield, Club, anything you have. I have a pre-order key from Target that includes the Censor's Icon (Monk). Please email me at: [email protected] Last edited by shiftdelete; Apr 27, 2005 at 10:21 PM // 22:21..

Apr 27, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#235
VinUnleaded Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Guys, I found out the hard way the only "true" Pre-Order to qualify for early access is the pre-order box. The retail box, regardless of whether you "pre-ordered" it like I did from GameStop...because they advertised "pre-order" means NOTHING other than you get the full retail version, and you cannot use it until the 28, as opposed to the "pre-order" box ($10) which allowed the early access. All I can say to you is... if you "pre-ordered" and paid for shipping to get it early, like I did (thinking you had "officially" pre-ordered)as opposed to the free shipping offered....ask for your shipping to be refunded to you...I feel GameSpot was deceptive in listing it as "Pre-Order" under the circumstances of the actual release. I asked for the shipping refund and got it.

Apr 28, 2005, 07:39 PM // 19:39	#236
naglfar Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I was given the wrong item. When i preordered from EB, and the prerelease went live, it showed me as getting the Censors Icon, rather than the Ithas Bow, which i really need and wanted from the start. You guys know any way of changing items? I already phoned EB, no preorder packs left. I have already been through GW Support for a different issue and it takes freakin' forever, I hope I will not have to do so again. If anybody has had this same problem, just post what you did about it.

Apr 28, 2005, 09:09 PM // 21:09	#237
Snowtiger Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	did I install it wrong? I got the pre-order but it arrived today, after the go-live. I installed from the jewel case CD, but don't see the bonus bow? Was I supposed to use the other CD (from the paper envelope) 1st? There were no instructions on which CD to use. Am I hosed now and must re-install? Thanks! Tig

Apr 28, 2005, 09:33 PM // 21:33	#238
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	the preorder only comes with 1 disc. there is not all that much on that disc. what you need to do is add the BWE Invitation code to your account. you will find this in a small white envelope and you can add it through your account info page. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 29, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#239
Pyro_Elementalist Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	I wasted money buying Guild Wars. I can still play on the BWE client. I didn't even have to put in a new code to play it. What the hell is up with this? Nevermind, i'm stupid. I didn't go beyond the select a character part.

Apr 29, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#240
amustrami Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	No in-game item? Searched but did not find my answer. i ordered the boxed retail pre-order for GW from Best Buy and played for several betas. I now have ordered the collection edition. All of my chaarcters have a Canthan Targe shield. Is this the "Exclusive" in-game weapon? I have heard of bows, swords, etc? Are the items, do EB buyers get different items than Best Buy buyers? Confused