Curse

Sagaris · Apr 20, 2006, 04:09 PM // 16:09

Ok, if I'm not getting the pre-order by mail tomorrow I'm ringing them up. And I'll ask them about the delay, I know the answer already, but who cares.

Mordakai · Apr 20, 2006, 04:12 PM // 16:12

Yah, the pre-order keys are enough.

Basically, you download the content online instead of installing with a disk.

In fact, if you've played GW in the last month, you probably already have a lot of Factions on your computer!

fiery · Apr 20, 2006, 04:15 PM // 16:15

Ick Factions cilent

, but hey still a day ahead

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SylverDragon · Apr 20, 2006, 04:16 PM // 16:16

Good luck

tuperwho · Apr 20, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Well, since the countdown is officially on, time to start wondering and worrying. I pre-orderred from Amazon.com, and my order status says March 10 for shipping (this was obviously wrong, and was in reference to the preview package). Since this was not updated, I e-mailed them to ask about an update on the date. The only useful part of their response was:

"I expect that it will be released on April 28th and it
will ship as soon as we recieve it in the fullfillment center."

So I guess that means we won't get it until May 3 or something. This could be even worse if there's the same delays and misscommunication as with the preview release date.

This was my first ever pre-order, and I was of the opinion that doing so meant that it was in your hands the second it was available. Otherwise, what would be the advantage of pre-ordering, when you can just go to a store and pick it up sooner. Was I just wrong here? Is there no chance that they ship to amazon this week, so that they can be sent to us to arrive on the 28th? It is just gonna really suck to get the day early entry, then have to wait days to a week before being able to continue my process.

Rebirther · Apr 20, 2006, 05:03 PM // 17:03

from experience, when pre-ordering its best to do with either inside your local store or with a well known local company within the country.
I've known amazon and play to heavily delay shipping on pre-ordered items (happened in the past).

but normally with pre-orders, companies should ship it out the day before so you get it on the actual day of release, but of course this can be negated depending on postal service. The only real benefit of getting it online through internet is that the prices are cheaper than in store retail prices.

Rhuobhe · Apr 20, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

I have much concern about the day-early Factions pre-order bonus.

As I understand it, we will not be given the extra 2 slots until we add the retail key. I have no problem with this.

If we already have 4 PvE characters with no intention of deleting one to create a Cantha character, Will we be able to bring our Prophecies characters to Cantha on April 27th? Or will that continent be "locked" and only available to new Cantha-born characters until the retail key is added?

(sadly enough?) The answer to this question will dictate my sleeping patterns on April 26th/27th. If I can bring my existing characters to Cantha on April 27th at 12:01 AM Pacific time, I will make sleeping adjustments to be awake for it before work. If not, I will just go about my normal business until I get the retail key added.

If you have the answer to this, and have word from Gaile or one of the other PR people, please provide a link

Thank you!

Loviatar · Apr 20, 2006, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuperwho

This was my first ever pre-order, and I was of the opinion that doing so meant that it was in your hands the second it was available. .

available to the company to ship.

method of shipping you chose.

i use Gamestop.

last year for GW using 2nd day delivery i had it on the 26th a day ahead of the early and 2 days in advance of when needed.

Loviatar · Apr 20, 2006, 05:16 PM // 17:16

go to lions arch
jump on boat
go to Cantha
PLAY YOUR BRAINS OUT.

it is only the 2 extra slots that wont be activated until retail

Mai · Apr 20, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21

As stated above ^^

At 12:01 "hopefully" the content will be unlocked but if i remember correctly when prophecies was released there was a little delay in them unlocking it for retail. After it's unlocked you have 24 hrs to play in cantha to put in a retail key before the content is locked again. (So hopefully if you ordered online, it comes to you by then)

Bwsk8 · Apr 20, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46

Its a gamble, sometimes you will recieve it a few days before the release date, and sometimes youll get a few days after.

Starsky-sama · Apr 20, 2006, 05:47 PM // 17:47

dont know if there is any difference w/ amazon.com and the .ca, but in all their invoices. They usually put a "Shipping date" and a "Delivery time date". (it also says something like give it 1-3 days. which is their "estimate" etc.etc.)

this is basically normal with buying anything from amazon.

refused · Apr 20, 2006, 06:11 PM // 18:11

It all depends on what shipping you chose. If you pre-ordered and had it delivered to a store like Game Stop or EBGames, they can give you it a day before the actual game release because the shipment came in and you were on the pre-order, but that only works if you ordered it through them. So keep in mind of that info for future times. I would have done that, but I got ahold of a coupon for free overnight, so I did that instead. Millions of people go through amazon and probably was not a good choice on ordering through them for such a high-priority item, so you kind of set yourself up for that one.

Nate66 · Apr 20, 2006, 07:13 PM // 19:13

1. when exatly will the 24 hour head start, start.

2. how will it work. will i just put in my pre order disk. start up GW go make a new char, click on factions campagin and they will ask for my pre order key or what?

i was just wondering anyone that could help thank you.

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 20, 2006, 07:19 PM // 19:19

1.http://www.guildwars.com/ They have a count down timer going.

2. Load the client, open it and add your pre-order key, when the timer runs out open it again and there will be a short down load and off you go. So you can load the client and put your key in it now just to be ready.

Nate66 · Apr 20, 2006, 07:22 PM // 19:22

were would i find the client, i have the orignal gw game if that makes a diff.

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 20, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Then all you have to do is enter your pre-order key. Most of it has already been streamed to your PC.

Nate66 · Apr 20, 2006, 07:35 PM // 19:35

ok thanks for ur help and all, but were do i enter the cd key? sry if i sound dumb lol

MSecorsky · Apr 20, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate66

ok thanks for ur help and all, but were do i enter the cd key? sry if i sound dumb lol

There's a link right on the login screen for the game, where you enter your password.

tuperwho · Apr 20, 2006, 08:31 PM // 20:31

I think I did the 3-5 day (I'm broke), which I unerstand is my choice/fault/problem. That's not what worries me, though. What does worry me is that they sorta indicate that they won't have it 'till the 28th (or later), and will then ship it. Even if you had done overnight, that would mean that you don't get it until a day late.

I guess I learned my lesson about amazon.com, but my only local store is EBgames, and they were more than clueless about the pre-order and package. Oh well, guess it was lose-lose :/