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Verkivious · Apr 09, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

I am planning on buying the game for a friend from another country. Anyone know if he will be able to use the downloadable client with the new cd-key and be able to play? I am hoping so, so then I don't have to send the copy by mail and wait for it to arrive there.

Thanks
Verkivious.

Loviatar · Apr 09, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48

if you send him the retail key from the box you purchase the game will play

all it knows is that it received a valid key

enjoy

Marksmann · Apr 09, 2005, 05:30 PM // 17:30

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

if you send him the retail key from the box you purchase the game will play

all it knows is that it received a valid key

enjoy

Will there be ANY data from the cd that will be needed for the final release version of the game, Loviatar, that might necesitate having the cd to insert, or is the downloaded client that we all have on our pc's, all that will be needed? If the cd & beta clients are identical, then the key would be all that is needed, to be typed in when starting the the final version of GW for the first time.

Loviatar · Apr 09, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

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Originally Posted by Marksmann

Will there be ANY data from the cd that will be needed for the final release version of the game, Loviatar, that might necesitate having the cd to insert, or is the downloaded client that we all have on our pc's, all that will be needed? If the cd & beta clients are identical, then the key would be all that is needed, to be typed in when starting the the final version of GW for the first time.

i do not know

it simply says that at 11:59 pm on the 28th you will need to insert the retail key to continue playing

Kaiwyn · Apr 09, 2005, 05:34 PM // 17:34

That's what I was wondering...will we be able to just use the new key, or have to uninstall the client and install the new CD version...or load the new CD on top of the existing client?

Loviatar · Apr 09, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38

there was no mention of any uninstall or reinstall of the game just the retail key

i am guessing no for the simple reason that whenever they stamped the cd it would not have all the latest data you have already gotten if you are playing

however i expect it to contain every basic thing already downloaded so first time players on dial up dont have to download it

also all the main maps and items we havent seen yet should be there to spare us downloading them

Marksmann · Apr 09, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46

I guess we'll find out when we go to start up the full game. As was said in a movie between characters played by Jackie Gleason & Steve McQueen..."...Until that time, Eustas;....until that time."

ratatass · Apr 09, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52

I can confirm that this works. I sent an email to Gaile Gray before I pre ordered and she said that I just had to email the keys.

The Beta Event, came, I sent the keys by email to my friends and we played. We are actually still playing with these keys. None of them had the Disks, they just downloaded the Client.

So, since Gaile confirmed this in a personal email to me and I have tried it - Yes I can guarantee it works.

The only thing that changes with retail, is the new key. So I believe it will work.

Check out FAQ or send an email to Gaile Gray at www.guildwars.com if you still are unsure.

Bgnome · Apr 09, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53

the clients are identical. the client itself is tiny, (90kb or so?). all the other stuff on the cd are resources that you automatically download if you don't have them. so you will never need the cd, having it only helps if you haven't downloaded most of the resources, ie. you are a new player on dialup.
NCsoft will most likely offer the retail package here: https://store.plaync.com/home.php once the game goes retail. All it will be is an email with a retail key, a link to the client, and perhaps a pdf scan of the manual, judging by how they do the other games. you will not need more than that to play.

Apr 09, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#1
Verkivious Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Sorry if already asked but... I am planning on buying the game for a friend from another country. Anyone know if he will be able to use the downloadable client with the new cd-key and be able to play? I am hoping so, so then I don't have to send the copy by mail and wait for it to arrive there. Thanks Verkivious.

Apr 09, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#9
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	the clients are identical. the client itself is tiny, (90kb or so?). all the other stuff on the cd are resources that you automatically download if you don't have them. so you will never need the cd, having it only helps if you haven't downloaded most of the resources, ie. you are a new player on dialup. NCsoft will most likely offer the retail package here: https://store.plaync.com/home.php once the game goes retail. All it will be is an email with a retail key, a link to the client, and perhaps a pdf scan of the manual, judging by how they do the other games. you will not need more than that to play. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 09, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48	#2
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	if you send him the retail key from the box you purchase the game will play all it knows is that it received a valid key enjoy

Apr 09, 2005, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#5
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	That's what I was wondering...will we be able to just use the new key, or have to uninstall the client and install the new CD version...or load the new CD on top of the existing client?

Apr 09, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38	#6
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	there was no mention of any uninstall or reinstall of the game just the retail key i am guessing no for the simple reason that whenever they stamped the cd it would not have all the latest data you have already gotten if you are playing however i expect it to contain every basic thing already downloaded so first time players on dial up dont have to download it also all the main maps and items we havent seen yet should be there to spare us downloading them

Apr 09, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#7
Marksmann Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my house in America Guild: Knights of the Fell Republic, (KOFR) Profession: E/Mo	I guess we'll find out when we go to start up the full game. As was said in a movie between characters played by Jackie Gleason & Steve McQueen..."...Until that time, Eustas;....until that time."

Apr 09, 2005, 05:52 PM // 17:52	#8
ratatass Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Mexico	I can confirm that this works. I sent an email to Gaile Gray before I pre ordered and she said that I just had to email the keys. The Beta Event, came, I sent the keys by email to my friends and we played. We are actually still playing with these keys. None of them had the Disks, they just downloaded the Client. So, since Gaile confirmed this in a personal email to me and I have tried it - Yes I can guarantee it works. The only thing that changes with retail, is the new key. So I believe it will work. Check out FAQ or send an email to Gaile Gray at www.guildwars.com if you still are unsure.