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yangster · Mar 20, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuuTip

Sorry if this question has been asked a lot of times before, but everything is very confusing and I can't really get an answer to this.

I want to have my GWF copy right from the start, if possible, I would like to have that "pre-order headstart". I don't need the Collector's Edition and no Ritualist/Assassin special weapons either.

Will it be enough to wait until March 31st and buy the THE EUROPEAN BOXED PRE-ORDER PACK as stated on GW website?

Or is getting THE EUROPEAN ONLINE PRE-ORDER a necessity to get the headstart?

Also, will the THE EUROPEAN BOXED PRE-ORDER PACK be available in stores or online stores? Or both?

Another, slightly OT question: I assume that all European version are the same. I have a UK version of GWP installed and want to buy the German GWF version now. Will I run into any trouble or are all European versions compatible?

If you want to get the 24-hour head start before the release date then you have to buy the pre-order/pre-order pack. The release date is on April 28th, and pre-order is released on March 31st, so I don't see why it's confusing. You'll still have time to get it.

Yes, the pre-order is available online and in-store. It just depends. Look at the top of this forum or somewhere around here about European stores/online stores.

I hope this helps.

{integral} · Mar 20, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14

If I were to order the European preorder online from GAME, would my card be charged and I then be asked to download a file? I'm exceedingly confused, as ever.

Jakerius · Mar 21, 2006, 12:10 AM // 00:10

Okay, I live in Australia. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels so DAMN confused by the whole situation.
Now, I think to simplify matters, I'll just ask this question. I have concluded (from reading and such) that there are three packages.
1: The "pre-order" package, which includes special items etc.
2: The "collectors" edition which includes a bonus CD and other things
3: Just plain old Guild Wars: Factions, which you can buy/pre-order. No bonus material.

Is this correct?

If it is, then the "pre-order" package (which is a confusing title in itself, seeing as you can actually pre-order all of the packages) isn't coming to Australia, but the Collector's and normal edition are.

If it isn't, then can someone please fill me in? Preferably an Australian/Person who knows about the Australian situation regarding Factions.

Exoudeous · Mar 21, 2006, 12:12 AM // 00:12

you dont buy the pre-order package, you just hand your money over to pre-order either version of factions (normal or CE), and the store gives you the special pre order pack.

Loviatar · Mar 21, 2006, 12:16 AM // 00:16

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Originally Posted by Jakerius

Is this correct?

If it is, then the "pre-order" package (which is a confusing title in itself, seeing as you can actually pre-order all of the packages) isn't coming to Australia, but the Collector's and normal edition are.

If it isn't, then can someone please fill me in? Preferably an Australian/Person who knows about the Australian situation regarding Factions.

not australia but there are the 3 packages.

the preorder gives the ass/rit new professions a nice little item and has a few other things in it.

the cost of the preorder box is deducted from the retail box you also preordered if that makes sense

SylverDragon · Mar 21, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakerius

If it is, then the "pre-order" package (which is a confusing title in itself, seeing as you can actually pre-order all of the packages) isn't coming to Australia, but the Collector's and normal edition are.

The latest info I've read is that the preorder pack is now available in some parts of Australia, but I can't now find the thread that the details are posted on.

ElinoraNeSangre · Mar 21, 2006, 01:20 AM // 01:20

Try this one: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=137991

It's the store report thread.

Selerious · Mar 21, 2006, 03:35 AM // 03:35

It was in the store thread.

The places that people got them in AUs was Townsville, some place in SA, Brisbane and the sunshine coast (mine). Dont know about other places though, i though i read that Sydney didn't have any or someting of that quality.

Anyway hope that helps.

TheYellowKid · Mar 21, 2006, 01:35 PM // 13:35

I'm thinking of ordering the CE off Simply Games or Gameseek because they are both under £40, but i was wondering has anyone used them before? or ordered factions from either already. i usually use play but they dont have factions up yet and never heard of either of these sites before

Thanx

Buzz Hunter · Mar 21, 2006, 03:34 PM // 15:34

In reading the guildwars.com website, it seems as if anyone with an active guildwars account can access the preview weekend, whether u have pre-ordered factions or not....correct? I was under the impression that you had to preorder factions, but I get from the below excerpt that if u already have the game u get it too.....

Thanks in advance.

"How can I get access to the FPE?

All existing Guild Wars retail accounts in good standing will automatically be able to access the Factions beta content during the weekend of the FPE.

If you haven't purchased Guild Wars yet but you'd like to try the FPE, you can gain access in one of the following ways.

For customers in America:

* You can preorder Guild Wars Factions at your local retail store, and use the access key provided in the preorder box to make an account for FPE.

* You can ask a friend who owns Guild Wars to invite you into the FPE, in which case you will be emailed an access key that you can use to make an account for FPE."

TRUEgamer · Mar 21, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40

Correct. All Prophecies-enabled accounts have access to the preview weekend.

All accounts also have 3 access keys for friends to access the preview weekend if they do not have Prophecies or a preorder key.

Medion · Mar 21, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40

As owner of a GuildWars account, you can get into the event as well.

Loviatar · Mar 21, 2006, 03:42 PM // 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz Hunter

In reading the guildwars.com website, it seems as if anyone with an active guildwars account can access the preview weekend, whether u have pre-ordered factions or not....correct? I was under the impression that you had to preorder factions, but I get from the below excerpt that if u already have the game u get it too.....

Thanks in advance.

"How can I get access to the FPE?

All existing Guild Wars retail accounts in good standing will automatically be able to access the Factions beta content during the weekend of the FPE.

* You can ask a friend who owns Guild Wars to invite you into the FPE, in which case you will be emailed an access key that you can use to make an account for FPE."

if you have a free slot to use on your account you are home free already.

if your slots are full send yourself (different email ) and use that to set uo a temp event account

Rayea · Mar 21, 2006, 03:44 PM // 15:44

yep, mostly...

however, unless you wanne wipe a character, you need a free unused slot to use it...(the 'i have guildwars, i can play already?' question)

and for those who pre-order in the uk....get the friend invite key..otherwise, yer stuffed, since the not online order package gets to us on the 31st of this month...way past the time we need any extra keys that they might or might not have included....

also, its possible that, if you used one of the froob PvP weekend preview keys last moth, thsoe accounts might become active again on the day of the PvE preview....so if your full slots, try logging in with the one you used for the PvP day, it might work hehe

BellyFlop · Mar 21, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=136688

Check this, and from i just found out from simplysames.com it all depends what you looking for.

Quote:

On 3/20/06, Customer Support - SG <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Sir / Madam

Thanks for your email. I am afraid we are not taking part in the beta test or Pre-order packets

Regards

Customer Support

TheYellowKid · Mar 21, 2006, 06:50 PM // 18:50

thanx a lot thats a big help

zaza · Mar 22, 2006, 12:19 AM // 00:19

Who is the best person to buy the pre-order from right now? I have heard that EB is horrible...O I am in TN, USA so if you guys know the best place that would help a bunch

shinrinningu · Mar 22, 2006, 08:51 PM // 20:51

Best retailer for preorders would be Best Buy, IMO. I just went down there today to pickup another preorder since Gamestop ran out of the packages. They had a whole shelf of them, none missing. The only negative side to BB is that they charge $10 instead of $5. Also, they don't really put down your personal information or put you in an order log. You just pick up the case and go to checkout. Makes me wonder if it is really a preorder instead of a $10 disc.

Edit: Also, if you have a Fry's Electronics around your area, they have the preorders as well.

Count to Potato · Mar 22, 2006, 08:58 PM // 20:58

27TH comes out for preorders

and collectors edition even better!

zaza · Mar 22, 2006, 10:21 PM // 22:21

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Originally Posted by shinrinningu

Edit: Also, if you have a Fry's Electronics around your area, they have the preorders as well.

Do you mean Fye's instead of fry's?