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Rebirther · Mar 29, 2006, 02:08 AM // 02:08

one thing im thinking about is will the additional slots open up? (with the pre-order key)
im guessing that they dont and you only get the +2 slots when youve added either actual SE or CE key.....
anyone actually know the answer to this??

Jas D · Mar 29, 2006, 02:22 AM // 02:22

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

if best buy did not send you a preorder package check to see if they will.

if they are not participating your preorder is simply a reservation of a retail copy when it comes out.

Yep, that's exactly what will happen. I wasted my time trying to get a direct answer our of the idiots, I had to ask the same question 3 times and didn't get an answer untill 3 days each time I sent an email. I told them the things I was supposed to get, and then I told them to cancel my order. Which.. got canceled.

So then afterwards, I went to amazon.com and ordered the preorder and the game. Good stuff.

Sereng Amaranth · Mar 29, 2006, 03:35 AM // 03:35

I'm wondering about my Amazon order. The preorder box should be here this week, but the actual game will be shipped on 4/28 when they get it. Probably 5 days after that I will receive it. Will my preorder code work until I get the retail? Or are they disabled on the 28th?

If they are disabled, then I'm taking off work on the 27th/28th and gonna play my arse off for 24 hours, then take a 5 day break, lol.

Isil`Zha · Mar 29, 2006, 06:24 AM // 06:24

Wait... so best buy labels it as pre-order but doesn't actually participate? I mean, you get the key with the game... that doesn't ship til the release date? :wtf: hmm, but Amazon.com is actualy participating and mailing the key as soon as you order? If so, I need to go cancel my Best Buy order to get it from Amazon.

Gaile Gray · Mar 29, 2006, 06:38 AM // 06:38

Here's a little more info on the whole preorder thing:

If you're going to link your accounts, and I strongly encourage you to do so, then yes, if you get the preorder package, or a preorder key, you can add it at any time up to and including April 27th, and you will gain access to the Head Start that begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT (7:01 GMT) on April 27th.
Your preorder items should appear on that date, as well.
The Head Start will end at 11:59 p.m. PDT (6:59 GMT) on April 28th. We're very sorry, but extending the Head Start while you await receipt of the retail copy is simply not possible, with our regrets.
A deposit on the game is expected to be applied to the retail purchase price of the game. That is, if you put down $10 on Factions, and get the free preorder package, when you purchase Factions you should have a $10 credit.
If you preordered from a store that didn't appear to understand that, I checked today, and we have a lot of retailer agreements and it may be simply a matter of showing you receipt (for the preorder) in order to receive the credit. I worried that some stores were using a faulty process, but what we think has happened in a few instances where it appeared the deposit wasn't applied to the purchase price was that the store employee simply didn't understand the process. So if you put a deposit down on the game, keep your receipt and show it when your pick up your retail copy of the game. If there is a question about getting credit for the preorder you may wish to speak with the store manager, as he is she is likely a little better informed about the preorder process.
Your character slots -- either the 2 slots that give you access to all content in both games, or the 4 with access only to Factions content -- will be obtained through the retail access key, not the Head Start.

Hope this is helpful info, and thanks for the good questions.

brokenkey · Mar 29, 2006, 11:02 AM // 11:02

Gaile, just to clarify that last point.

You are effectively saying that Head Start is only available to people who already have prophecies, and also, that in order to take advantage of Head Start these people must use on of their 4 Prophecies slots.

Anyone who has the pre-order key without already having Prophecies won't be able to do take advantage of Head Start.

edited last sentance for clarity

TAZTG · Mar 29, 2006, 11:29 AM // 11:29

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Originally Posted by brokenkey

Gaile, just to clarify that last point.

You are effectively saying that Head Start is only available to people who already have prophecies, and also, that in order to take advantage of Head Start these people must use on of their 4 Prophecies slots.

Anyone who pre-orders without already having Prophecies won't be able to do take advantage of Head Start.

Yes, I was wondering the same thing. I have all 4 slots in Prophecies already full with 3 level 20's and a new Ne/Me.. In order to take advantage of the Head Start (only 24hrs) I have to delete one. You don't get the two new slots with Head Start you actually get them when you purchase the retail version with its new KEY.. If this is TRUE then looks like I will wait for the Retail Version to start Factions.. Is this True??

Snowman · Mar 29, 2006, 11:57 AM // 11:57

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

[*]The Head Start will end at 11:59 p.m. PDT (6:59 GMT) on April 28th.

And it says on www.guildwars.com that the servers will be open to players on April 28th 12:01 p.m PST (7:01 GMT) on April the 28th.

What am I meant to do for two minutes??

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 03:12 PM // 15:12

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

[*]Your character slots -- either the 2 slots that give you access to all content in both games, or the 4 with access only to Factions content -- will be obtained through the retail access key, not the Head Start. Hope this is helpful info, and thanks for the good questions.

Well, for those with 4 slots already maxed, I guess the only recourse is to play Cantha with one of your level 20 characters, which may not be a bad idea anyway. You get first crack at access to new weapons, armor, pets, etc. Try to look at the bright side...

I have an empty slot, and I'm planning on entering Cantha with a level 20 character first. I want some of those new weapons!!!

Isil`Zha · Mar 29, 2006, 03:54 PM // 15:54

Well what I want to know is... who is not actually sending the pre-order package? I went to Best Buy and bought it via "Pre-Order" but it doesn't say anything about sending a pre-order package, just that it'll be *shipped* on the 28th, which is the normal release date.

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

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Originally Posted by Isil`Zha

Well what I want to know is... who is not actually sending the pre-order package? I went to Best Buy and bought it via "Pre-Order" but it doesn't say anything about sending a pre-order package, just that it'll be *shipped* on the 28th, which is the normal release date.

I wouldn't have pre-ordered unless I found a physical box, but that's just me.

How much money did you put down? Can you get it back?

Loviatar · Mar 29, 2006, 04:40 PM // 16:40

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Originally Posted by Isil`Zha

Well what I want to know is... who is not actually sending the pre-order package? I went to Best Buy and bought it via "Pre-Order" but it doesn't say anything about sending a pre-order package, just that it'll be *shipped* on the 28th, which is the normal release date.

see post number 22 above.

Best Buy is not participating in th preorder.

what you have done is reserve a retail copy.

i have used Gamestop and the 2nd day shipping and they have sent the items out 2 days BEFORE the 27th to be sure i could use them/

see the above post mentioned as you may wish to cancel and buy elsewhere

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Well, Best Buy was selling the pre-order box, that's where I got mine after I tired of waiting for EB games (of course, they got theirs the next week. Doh!)

Loviatar · Mar 29, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

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Originally Posted by brokenkey

Gaile, just to clarify that last point.

You are effectively saying that Head Start is only available to people who already have prophecies, and also, that in order to take advantage of Head Start these people must use on of their 4 Prophecies slots.

Anyone who pre-orders without already having Prophecies won't be able to do take advantage of Head Start.

you are wrong.

you need to have the PREORDER TO GET THE EARLY ACCESS.

that is the special preorder package which has NOTHING TO DO WITH SIMPLY PREORDERING THE GAME.

2 SEPARATE PURCHASES

2 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS

2 DIFFERENT RESULTS

having Prophecies will not give early access

EDIT

SINCE FACTIONS IS A STAND ALONE GAME YOU CAN PREORDER (with the preorder kit) AND GET EARLY ACCESS WITHOUT HAVING CHAPTER 1 AT ALL

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50

I think you missed the point, Loviatar. Gaile says specifically that you will not get any slots from the pre-order Head Start.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

[*]Your character slots -- either the 2 slots that give you access to all content in both games, or the 4 with access only to Factions content -- will be obtained through the retail access key, not the Head Start.

So

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenkey

Gaile, just to clarify that last point.

You are effectively saying that Head Start is only available to people who already have prophecies, and also, that in order to take advantage of Head Start these people must use on of their 4 Prophecies slots.

Anyone who pre-orders without already having Prophecies won't be able to do take advantage of Head Start.

Is correct in his question. You must already have Prophecy to be able to participate in the head start, otherwise you won't have access to any slots?

That makes no sense, so maybe Gaile is wrong?!?

Loviatar · Mar 29, 2006, 05:00 PM // 17:00

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Is correct in his question. You must already have Prophecy to be able to participate in the head start, otherwise you won't have access to any slots?

That makes no sense, so maybe Gaile is wrong?!?

HI

HERE IT TIS........drumroll please........thank you

if you dont have chapter 1 you are preordering (preorder package) Factions the stand alone game which comes with.........4 slots of its own

cheers

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

HI

HERE IT TIS........drumroll please........thank you

if you dont have chapter 1 you are preordering (preorder package) Factions the stand alone game which comes with.........4 slots of its own

cheers

Errr, you totally ignored the question!

We're talking about the Head Start, the 24 early access available from pre-orders. From Gaile's quote (above), it sounds like it won't be available to new players. You can disagree (I too, think that's wrong), but you can't argue that's not what Gaile said.

I would like some clarification.

Loviatar · Mar 29, 2006, 05:09 PM // 17:09

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Errr, you totally ignored the question!

We're talking about the Head Start, the 24 early access available from pre-orders. From Gaile's quote (above), it sounds like it won't be available to new players. You can disagree (I too, think that's wrong), but you can't argue that's not what Gaile said.

I would like some clarification.

HI AGAIN

a new buyer who does not have chapter 1 can purchase the preorder box off the shelf same as you.

in that box is the following from the official GW site

Quote:

A key that provides access to the Factions Preview Event on March 24th
Access to Guild Wars Factions twenty-four hours before the official release date
Exclusive in-game items—one unique item for each of the two new professions
A "friend" key that gives one of your friends access to the Factions Preview Event on March 24th
A 14-day, 10-hour trial of Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign)
A tactical guide
A quick-reference card
A CD that includes concept art, wallpapers, and in-game trailers

Mordakai · Mar 29, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

So, what the heck is Gaile talking about here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

[*]Your character slots -- either the 2 slots that give you access to all content in both games, or the 4 with access only to Factions content -- will be obtained through the retail access key, not the Head Start.

Specifically, will players who already own Prophecy get 2 additional slots for the Head Start? (I know we'll get two slots when we merge Factions with the retail key).

And those who don't have Prophecy, how will they be able to play the Head Start with no slots?

What does Gaile mean with "the 2 slots that give you access to all content in both games, or the 4 with access only to Factions content -- will be obtained through the retail access key, not the Head Start."

Loviatar · Mar 29, 2006, 05:14 PM // 17:14

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

So, what the heck is Gaile talking about here:

that is back (again) to the merged retail copies.

please bury that horse

EDIT TO YOUR EDIT

Factions is a stand alone game.

people without chapter 1 are buying Factions which comes with 4 slots of its own.

when they use the special 24 hour key they are accessing Factions the stand alone game same as a non merged account and have 4 slots.