malle · Apr 29, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29

just spent two hours looking to buy this game and everywhere is sold out

but my mate just installed his copy and it gave him the option of buying a key online, so can i install his copy then buy a key online??

Toast · Apr 29, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

It wouldn't hurt to try. The software itself isn't tied to any individual key, so you can freely get it at http://www.guildwars.com/downloads/clientdownload.html (ignore all the beta weekend stuff, it's not relevant anymore). When you create an account it may very well be possible to buy a cd-key online.

I'm sorry I can't offer you a real answer regarding this. It never hurts to explore, and you're not doing anything bad by downloading the software.

Let us know what you find out

The IOU · Apr 29, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43

I was wondering about that myself. Although I just went and spent the money at a local compUSA and did it that way. But my understanding is yeah, you can just buy a key for 50 bucks with his install.

Basically what you are buying is an account with a scratch off CD key. But I could be wrong.

maedrarle · Apr 29, 2005, 05:45 PM // 17:45

try plaync.com

they do that kinda thing.

*edit*

yup

http://www.plaync.com/store/gw_purchase.html

malle · Apr 29, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

borrowed my mates copy installed it, clicked the option to buy a key online and it takes you to the plaync store but seems its not up for purchase online yet or they changed there minds as the link to buy a key takes you to a dead end.
oh well just have to order a copy online and wait.

David Offbeat · Apr 29, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21

GAH i wish i wouldve known about that later...

i got to lvl 17 with my pre-release 48 hour trial, but now im stuck waiting for best buy to deliver my game.

now everyones gonna catch up to me. doh!

malle · Apr 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

done it to purchase a guild wars key online you have to be logged in with a plaync account

christy2703 · Apr 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

how much are they? i cant seem to find the price.

malle · Apr 29, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36

well uk price 29.99

christy2703 · Apr 29, 2005, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by malle

well uk price 29.99

hmm so prob like 15.00?

GryphonHawk · Apr 29, 2005, 07:08 PM // 19:08

Nope more like $50 for 30 British Pounds, depending on which exchange rate is given.

The IOU · Apr 29, 2005, 08:24 PM // 20:24

15 bucks lol

Man, what kind of business do you think they are running there.

Apr 29, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#1
malle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	can you buy a key online? just spent two hours looking to buy this game and everywhere is sold out but my mate just installed his copy and it gave him the option of buying a key online, so can i install his copy then buy a key online??

Apr 29, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#2
Toast Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	It wouldn't hurt to try. The software itself isn't tied to any individual key, so you can freely get it at http://www.guildwars.com/downloads/clientdownload.html (ignore all the beta weekend stuff, it's not relevant anymore). When you create an account it may very well be possible to buy a cd-key online. I'm sorry I can't offer you a real answer regarding this. It never hurts to explore, and you're not doing anything bad by downloading the software. Let us know what you find out

Apr 29, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#3
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	I was wondering about that myself. Although I just went and spent the money at a local compUSA and did it that way. But my understanding is yeah, you can just buy a key for 50 bucks with his install. Basically what you are buying is an account with a scratch off CD key. But I could be wrong.

Apr 29, 2005, 05:45 PM // 17:45	#4
maedrarle Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Deicidal Tendencies Profession: W/	try plaync.com they do that kinda thing. edit yup http://www.plaync.com/store/gw_purchase.html

Apr 29, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#5
malle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	borrowed my mates copy installed it, clicked the option to buy a key online and it takes you to the plaync store but seems its not up for purchase online yet or they changed there minds as the link to buy a key takes you to a dead end. oh well just have to order a copy online and wait.

Apr 29, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#6
David Offbeat Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005	GAH i wish i wouldve known about that later... i got to lvl 17 with my pre-release 48 hour trial, but now im stuck waiting for best buy to deliver my game. now everyones gonna catch up to me. doh!

Apr 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#7
malle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	done it to purchase a guild wars key online you have to be logged in with a plaync account

Apr 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#8
christy2703 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	how much are they? i cant seem to find the price.

Apr 29, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#9
malle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	well uk price 29.99

Apr 29, 2005, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#11
GryphonHawk Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland	Nope more like $50 for 30 British Pounds, depending on which exchange rate is given.

Apr 29, 2005, 08:24 PM // 20:24	#12
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	15 bucks lol Man, what kind of business do you think they are running there.