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Network · Oct 02, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Like, on the www.guildwars.com site (dont remember wich part) they said that when you buy Chapter 2 people can mingle in *common-spots* where chapter 1 is? Does this mean that when you buy Chapter 2 you can go back to Augory and farm? Or to the trolls and farm there? Or do thunderhead again? Just *mingle* with other players an sit around and talk in common spots than going outside with chapter 1's???

Fenix Swiftblade · Oct 02, 2005, 07:21 PM // 19:21

I'm guessing it'll work like this:

If you own chapter one only, you'll be able to gon anywhere in the current world.

If you own chapter 2 only, you'll be able to go to tombs, and maybe team arenas, and everywhere in the new world.

If you own both, you can go anywhere with any char.
They have been saying consistently that the new skills and new professions will be completely balanced (or as balanced as possible) a la Magic: The Gathering (new cards give new options not necessarily better options), so I would be surprised if you couldn't go back and do old missions with the new skills and professions.

NekoZ · Oct 02, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

That sounds cool. Can also sell new weapons to Chpt 1 people lol. They just better have more player slots..

roalgumo7 · Oct 03, 2005, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by Fenix

I'm guessing it'll work like this:

If you own chapter one only, you'll be able to gon anywhere in the current world.

If you own chapter 2 only, you'll be able to go to tombs, and maybe team arenas, and everywhere in the new world.

If you own both, you can go anywhere with any char.
They have been saying consistently that the new skills and new professions will be completely balanced (or as balanced as possible) a la Magic: The Gathering (new cards give new options not necessarily better options), so I would be surprised if you couldn't go back and do old missions with the new skills and professions.

So you are telling me they are going to make a new cd??? You won't be able to just download the update like all updates?? If you do need new cd, man, that *bad word here*........

Kakumei · Oct 03, 2005, 02:50 AM // 02:50

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Originally Posted by roalgumo7

So you are telling me they are going to make a new cd??? You won't be able to just download the update like all updates?? If you do need new cd, man, that *bad word here*........

you can download the entire game as-is, and buy an account online with no need to leave your house at all

i'm reasonably confident that it'll be the same thing for chapter two: release a new box, but also allow it to be downloaded and purchased online

KvanCetre · Oct 03, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02

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Originally Posted by roalgumo7

So you are telling me they are going to make a new cd??? You won't be able to just download the update like all updates?? If you do need new cd, man, that *bad word here*........

Perhaps you haven't been paying attention to all the reports over the last few months where they have said that it won't be free.

But you won't need a CD... you don't need a CD for Guild Wars. You can download it right off the main site.

Lag Hell · Oct 03, 2005, 03:12 AM // 03:12

U download chapter 2? YAY, now i wont be 5 months behind in getting the game cos i live in NZ....

KvanCetre · Oct 03, 2005, 03:12 AM // 03:12

You could download Chapter 1....

Chance Folly · Oct 03, 2005, 03:22 AM // 03:22

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Originally Posted by Lag Hell

U download chapter 2? YAY, now i wont be 5 months behind in getting the game cos i live in NZ....

You can download it here: http://guildwars.com/products/chapter1.html

Heh. You still need to pay for an account, but you don't have to actually go pick up the game from a store.

KvanCetre · Oct 03, 2005, 03:30 AM // 03:30

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Originally Posted by Chance Folly

You can download it here: http://guildwars.com/products/chapter1.html

Heh. You still need to pay for an account, but you don't have to actually go pick up the game from a store.

Technically what you need to pay for is the CD-key. You can purchase these from NCsoft through email directly... but you're more likely to find a deal with the CD at Best Buy or an online store than buying the CD key.

-Loki- · Oct 03, 2005, 10:32 AM // 10:32

From what I have gothered, you will still need to own chapter 1 (initial release), but chapter 2 (and 3,4,5,etc) will be optional.

EternalTempest · Oct 03, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59

They indicated that "ascension" is the key access point to get the new material in eariler questions / answers. So once you ascend you will get access to it from what I've been reading.

Cjlr · Oct 03, 2005, 08:05 PM // 20:05

If you do need chapter 1 to access chapter 2, they'll either include it in all purchases of chapter 2 free or for a small extra charge. I'm pretty sure you won't have to pay full price for buying both, if you want to when the time comes.

Tactical-Dillusions · Oct 03, 2005, 08:29 PM // 20:29

If ascension is "key" does that mean we'll be teleporting from the top of the Mesa to the planet of the Seer, light years away?
Anyway, i will be buying a CD but i will be downloading it while on my way to buy it. Why? So i can play it as soon as i get home with my CD key and i can also read the manual on the bus home

Those extra minutes are crucial!

I was kinda thinking of camping outside the game shop so i can hassle the manager to open up quicker.
Knowing my luck, i would get arrested by the police for loitering and have to spend a few hours down the station.

ange1 · Oct 21, 2005, 11:32 PM // 23:32

haha we'd be on planet seer with new ugly seer heros

St0rM · Oct 22, 2005, 10:19 AM // 10:19

lol i would camp outside my shop aswell but i wouldnt get caught by the police and be taken down the station i would probably be harassed by some tramp or something,anyways i cant wait for the new chapter to come out i might just go buy the actual game box cause i like reading manuals

Old Dood · Oct 22, 2005, 11:43 AM // 11:43

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Originally Posted by roalgumo7

So you are telling me they are going to make a new cd??? You won't be able to just download the update like all updates?? If you do need new cd, man, that *bad word here*........

Personally I like owning the CDs of any program I have. It is easier to reinstall. I want that for all software I have. Norton, Windows, Movie & MP3 players,Games, etc.

I will purchase the new game 2 of Guild Wars in disk form.

DreamCatcher · Oct 22, 2005, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Ok, so suppose it's somewhere in 2006 and chapter 2 just came out and I go buy it in the shop, take it home, open the package and now I have the chapter 2 key right in front of me.
I happen to have 2 accounts of chapter 1 (so I have 4 x 2 toons).

Now do I add the chapter 2 key to 1 of my accounts (and will I have to buy chapter 2 twice to gain access to the new content for both my accounts) or do I kinda make a new account (or whatever)?

Will I have to buy chapter 2 twice if I want the chapter 2 content for all my characters?

nimloth32 · Oct 22, 2005, 02:33 PM // 14:33

i suppose so

Alex Weekes · Oct 22, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46

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Originally Posted by Lag Hell

U download chapter 2? YAY, now i wont be 5 months behind in getting the game cos i live in NZ....

Maybe you missed it, but Guild Wars was released in Australia/New Zealand on the same date as Europe and America. Note that I said same date ... due to timezones, a lot of downunder GW players had their copy before the game was officially released in Europe/America.

We're committed to duplicating the same-date release for the next installment of Guild Wars as well.