Preordering Guild Wars... - Guild Wars Forums

crashxdjp · Apr 09, 2005, 06:40 PM // 18:40

If I pre-order Guild Wars now, can I play the Beta today?

Can I play the beta untill release?

Just wondering because I want to try the game now.

Auh · Apr 09, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42

You will only be able to play Next weekend, I think the dates are 15-17(Fri-Sun), and on the 27. The game releases on the 28th.

crashxdjp · Apr 09, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44

whats the point of pre-ordering then?

because people who dont pre-order can play on the 15-17 right?

Loviatar · Apr 09, 2005, 06:48 PM // 18:48

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Originally Posted by crashxdjp

whats the point of pre-ordering then?

because people who dont pre-order can play on the 15-17 right?

no they cant

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and they start play on the 28th instead of the 27th for the preorders

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 06:49 PM // 18:49

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Originally Posted by crashxdjp

whats the point of pre-ordering then?

because people who dont pre-order can play on the 15-17 right?

uh no... you have to pre-order to get a beta key, which lets you play next weekend. it also lets you play a day early on the 27th. that's the point, and also the normal point of pre-ordering, to get the game on time.

Auh · Apr 09, 2005, 06:49 PM // 18:49

No. Only pre-orderers can. Preordering also gives you an item upon release, And it most stores the money you put on a preorder discounts it when you actually buy the game, so there is no extra cost whatsoever to pre-order it.

crashxdjp · Apr 09, 2005, 06:49 PM // 18:49

ok thanks guys for clearing this up for me

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53

no prob. if you're going to pre-order, make sure you do soon because I know at certain places you can't pre-order too early to the beta weekend. at Gameplay (UK) you have to pre-order before the 13th to be eligable for the beta weekend. I don't know what this is like for other retailers though.

Wrath of m0o · Apr 09, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

And dont pre-order online if you want to have the game for this BWE . I ordered mine online only to find out i could Not pick it up in the store, i had to wait for it to come in the mail. So if you are pre-ordering online, i suggest you make sure you can pick it up in-store, or will be shipped to you for Fri,sat and sun to take part in the BWE for April.

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 07:26 PM // 19:26

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Originally Posted by Wrath of m0o

And dont pre-order online if you want to have the game for this BWE . I ordered mine online only to find out i could Not pick it up in the store, i had to wait for it to come in the mail. So if you are pre-ordering online, i suggest you make sure you can pick it up in-store, or will be shipped to you for Fri,sat and sun to take part in the BWE for April.

eh? I thought you downloaded the client off the website for the BWE?

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From http://guildwars.com/downloads/clientdownload.html
The Guild Wars Game Client is for use during our Beta Weekend Events.

This game client will function only with a key code. You will obtain a key code in your Guild Wars Preorder Package.

Please download this client only if you have a Guild Wars Beta Weekend Key Code. The client is the same as that used during the World Preview Event, so if you still have Guild Wars on your computer, you do not need to download again.

Gameplay said they'll email me my beta weekend key on the 14th.

Cyris · Apr 09, 2005, 07:29 PM // 19:29

Yeah u do use the client for bwe because i am getting my key through e-mail too so i couldnt use the actual game!

vai demine · Apr 09, 2005, 07:30 PM // 19:30

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Originally Posted by Diabolus

eh? I thought you downloaded the client off the website for the BWE?

You can download the client, but that's not the point. You have to have the beta key once it is downloaded, and that only comes with the pre-order kit. I believe that only European retailers are emailing the beta keys. North American retailers only send them out in the kits. So if you ordered online and have to wait for them to mail it, you may miss the BWE if you don't leave sufficient time for shipping...

Vai

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

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Originally Posted by vai demine

You can download the client, but that's not the point. You have to have the beta key once it is downloaded, and that only comes with the pre-order kit. I believe that only European retailers are emailing the beta keys. North American retailers only send them out in the kits. So if you ordered online and have to wait for them to mail it, you may miss the BWE if you don't leave sufficient time for shipping...

Vai

oh i see. I didn't realise it was different for anywhere else! Thank you

Merged: i'm wondering how i'm going to be able to play on the 27th because my game isn't going to be delivered until the 28th, and that client download isn't going to cater for the 27th is it? i might be wrong but from what I read on the pre-order site, it looked as though i don't get the game on the 27th

Cyris · Apr 09, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

i think the client does as it might be small and u wouldnt think it was the whole game but actually most of the info is sever side so u could actualy play the whole game. i think anyway

vai demine · Apr 09, 2005, 07:33 PM // 19:33

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Originally Posted by Diabolus

i'm wondering how i'm going to be able to play on the 27th because my game isn't going to be delivered until the 28th, and that client download isn't going to cater for the 27th is it? i might be wrong but from what I read on the pre-order site, it looked as though i don't get the game on the 27th

Read this. An interview given by Gaile during fansite friday #39 where she explains using the betas keys and what they are for. Good link.

Vai

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

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Originally Posted by Cyris

i think the client does as it might be small and u wouldnt think it was the whole game but actually most of the info is sever side so u could actualy play the whole game. i think anyway

i'm beginning to wonder what exactly comes in the box... you're only paying for the key really, i'm guessing. and to have a lovely cd and manual

p0t4T0 · Apr 09, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

Gameplay.co.uk

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Pre Order Guild Wars and receive the following special features:

* An exclusive access key which allows you to attend Guild Wars Beta Weekend Events (18-20 March and 15-17 April). You will have the unique opportunity to play Guild Wars as it progresses through the beta development process and to enjoy new experiences in the Guild Wars world

* A one-use Beta Weekend Event Friends Access Key that allows you to invite a friend to join you in any one of the Beta Weekend Events

* The ability to reserve your characters name

* Sneak-preview access to Guild Wars prior to its official launch

The special item for European preorders will be the Chimeric Prism, a focus item that grants different bonuses based upon the primary attribute of your character's first profession.

Collectors Edition Features:

* Guild Wars - The Game

* Guild Wars Music Sound Track

* Guild Wars Full Color Art Book

* Speakeasy; Teamspeak - 3 month FREE service

* Logitech Headset

* EXCLUSIVE in Game Item Divine Aura

Divine Aura

Only an elite few gain the attention and favor of the gods, but those who do receive a celestial gift-a Divine Aura, a glowing visible token of their god's blessing.

When players purchase the Collector's Edition of Guild Wars, each of their characters will receive this unique in-game item. Characters who have the item equipped are surrounded by a unique aura determined by the god who has bestowed it, and the item itself has a shape and color distinctive to that specific god. Once blessed by the gods, Divine Aura stays with a character; it cannot be traded or given to others, making it a truly unique item.

-p0t4T0

Diabolus · Apr 09, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38

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To play in the Early Access period, you won't need the physical CD on which Guild Wars will be shipped because you can acquire the game assets – all the maps, characters, monsters, and spell effects – via our streaming technology.

Thank you vai!

vai demine · Apr 09, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53

No worries Diabolus. And as far as what comes in the box, I got a CD (with a link to download the client, some wallpapers and other art, some music by Jeremy Soule, etc) a poster, a Prima Tournament Strategy guide, and the beta keys (one for me, one for a friend). Everything there is available from the website except the strategy--but that's what the forums are for.

So basically you are paying for the beta keys (well worth it in my view seeing as it ends up being free since you get your money back when you get a discount on the retail version of the game).

Vai

Apr 09, 2005, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#1
crashxdjp Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Preordering Guild Wars... If I pre-order Guild Wars now, can I play the Beta today? Can I play the beta untill release? Just wondering because I want to try the game now.

Apr 09, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#2
Auh Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	You will only be able to play Next weekend, I think the dates are 15-17(Fri-Sun), and on the 27. The game releases on the 28th.

Apr 09, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#3
crashxdjp Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	whats the point of pre-ordering then? because people who dont pre-order can play on the 15-17 right?

Apr 09, 2005, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#6
Auh Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	No. Only pre-orderers can. Preordering also gives you an item upon release, And it most stores the money you put on a preorder discounts it when you actually buy the game, so there is no extra cost whatsoever to pre-order it.

Apr 09, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#8
Diabolus Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom, England	no prob. if you're going to pre-order, make sure you do soon because I know at certain places you can't pre-order too early to the beta weekend. at Gameplay (UK) you have to pre-order before the 13th to be eligable for the beta weekend. I don't know what this is like for other retailers though.

Apr 09, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#9
Wrath of m0o Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Ma. Guild: Is That Your Build[HaHa] Profession: P/W	And dont pre-order online if you want to have the game for this BWE . I ordered mine online only to find out i could Not pick it up in the store, i had to wait for it to come in the mail. So if you are pre-ordering online, i suggest you make sure you can pick it up in-store, or will be shipped to you for Fri,sat and sun to take part in the BWE for April.

Apr 09, 2005, 07:29 PM // 19:29	#11
Cyris Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK	Yeah u do use the client for bwe because i am getting my key through e-mail too so i couldnt use the actual game!

Apr 09, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#14
Cyris Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK	i think the client does as it might be small and u wouldnt think it was the whole game but actually most of the info is sever side so u could actualy play the whole game. i think anyway

Apr 09, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53	#19
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	No worries Diabolus. And as far as what comes in the box, I got a CD (with a link to download the client, some wallpapers and other art, some music by Jeremy Soule, etc) a poster, a Prima Tournament Strategy guide, and the beta keys (one for me, one for a friend). Everything there is available from the website except the strategy--but that's what the forums are for. So basically you are paying for the beta keys (well worth it in my view seeing as it ends up being free since you get your money back when you get a discount on the retail version of the game). Vai