[EU] Standard Edition PreOrder available

[Avien]

Now, we normally wouldn't post another news for this, but the list of retailers providing Open Beta access along with the PreOrder is bound to be important to many folks. Keep in mind that as long as the european website doesn't show it as news, the list is probably not complete yet.

Aside from the contents of the normal EU box game (2 DVDs, 30 free game days, 3 original postcards and a 60 page (plus/minus three apges depending on your language) manual, the Standard Edition PreOrder programm for Europe will give you access to the following boni:

- Live Game Head Start
- Bonus Ingame Items (Rittenbach's Camp and Champion's Sapphire Band)

In addition, the premium partner stores will allow you guaranteed access to Open Beta.
Keep in mind that only those retailers and merchants with a "Premium" behind their names in the following list offer Open Beta access along with PreOrdering!

Source (http://www.war-europe.com/#/edition/?lang=en&name=standard)

Note: As per 8 pm GMT +2, 20th August of 2008, negotiations with retailers have not been completed. This means that some shops might yet be upgraded to premium status.

Direct Download:

[Global] Direct2Drive (Premium)
[UK] EA Store (Premium)
[Finland] EA Store (Premium)
[Sweden] EA Store (Premium)
[Denmark] EA Store (Premium)
[Norway] EA Store (Premium)
[Poland] EA Store (Premium)
[Portugal] EA Store (Premium)
[Ireland] EA Store (Premium)
[Germany] EA Store (Premium)
[France] EA Store (Premium)
[Spain] EA Store (Premium)
[Italy] EA Store (Premium)

Retailers:

[Nordic] EB Game/Gamestop, Game
[Finland] Verkkokauppa
[Denmark]EB Game
[Germany] Gamestop, Media Markt, Saturn
[France] Fnac
[Italy] Fnac

E-Merchants

[Finland] VPD, Discshop.fi, Tilt, CDON, Puolenkuunpelit

[Sweden] Game, Discshop.se, Webhallen

[Denmark] CDON

[Norway] CDON

[Hungary] CD Galaxis, PC Dome

[Poland] Empik, Ultima, Gram

[Czech Republic] Gamexpress, X-zone

[Germany] Amazon, Squoops, Weltbild, Playcom, Vitrex, Flashpoint, Ingrammicro, Gross Electronic

[France] Cdiscount, Rue Du Commerce, Alapage, Amazon

[Spain] [Espana] Game

[Italy] Blockbuster, Feltrinelli

Note: As per 8 pm GMT +2, 20th August of 2008, negotiations with retailers have not been completed. This means that some shops might yet be upgraded to premium status.

[Thehivetyran]

that should hopefully make many people happy campers!

[Amaya]

Odd that their is only one UK retailer, and the list isn't the website also.

[Airin]

the link provided does not work.

[Swiftblades]

Happy to see that GOA yet again forgot the Netherlands. Got my CE preorder tho.

[grindae]

What about direct2drive ? Is their offer of open beta / head start valid ?

[chninkel]

Didn't think it would be possible, but GOA managed to even bork something simple like this up

D2D isn't mentioned in the list
What about Belgium / Netherlands ???

[smoke2000]

yea d2d was mentioned by goa representatives as a premium partner , but it's not in the list....

[Aenigma]

Happy to see that GOA yet again forgot the Netherlands. Got my CE preorder tho.

Yeah, the low countries seem to be forgotten again. Although they are selling it in the German Media Markt and Saturn, so I would guess they have them in their Dutch and Belgian stores too.

[indelible]

These guys seriously need to sort their act out. They have previously stated that D2DUK is a Partner and yet they haven't listed them here. Furthermore, Play.com are advertising their own pre-order offer and yet again, you haven't listed them which implies almost total ignorance on the part of GOA.

The list isn't complete and yet you make no mention of the store (D2D) that was previously stated as a partner.

Well done. Brilliant job. Really shows us that we can trust in their abilities to run a game launch and game.

It's pathetic. These guys couldn't organise a drunken party in a brewery.

[Whisler]

seems only ea stores have editions with open beta account:confused:

[Avien]

I can only list those that the list on the website mentions, folks. If I would add some store now and it would turn out they weren't a partner later, you'd be madder at me than if I missed some now.

[LordTatami]

The link just takes me to the war-europe homepage, but there is nothing there about the SE pre-order :confused:

[da ricksta]

What about direct2drive ? Is their offer of open beta / head start valid ?

I pre-ordered from D2D since they said EA store and DIRECT2DRIVE were confirmed as being premium/preferred partners for open beta... I don't see it on that list :confused:

I hope they update that list with D2D as one of the premiums, as I'm worried it's not on there, ugh. This is so typical.

EDIT: ok go to the link it says it at the top but was not included in the list which made me panic at first. They should still put it on the list to reduce confusion.

EDIT: thanks for adding it to the list.

[grindae]

Bit of a joke all round. No one seems to know their from their elbow.

[smoke2000]

a limited premium pre-order is available through premium partners like ea store , direct2drive , it says on their site at the top. above the list.

[Euphie]

meh only one UK store... and its the EA store great..

[Gozu]

Only EA store listed as premium? No actual stores for the UK either?
Why is play.com not listed and still advertising:

(javascript:void(0);)"Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning (with Early Game Access & 2 In-Game Item Unlocks) (PC Games)"

:confused:

[Klesp]

Indeed, would be nice to get a confirmation ASAP because I have my pre-order in with Play.com for the headstart + in-game items.

[grindae]

a limited premium pre-order is available through premium partners like ea store , direct2drive , it says on their site at the top. above the list.

Their site ? Whos ? www.war-europe.com ? Doesnt show any list or anything about this for me. :(

[Tealdragon]

How did you find out about the page?
The website does not have a link to it yet...

[Hellsend]

Play.com has also advertised preorder bonuses (head start and items), but they're not on the list. Any idea if they are actually providing these? Because if not I'd like to cancel my order pronto and find somewhere that does

[Xennith]

Only EA store listed as premium? No actual stores for the UK either?
Why is play.com not listed and still advertising:

(http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)"Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning (with Early Game Access & 2 In-Game Item Unlocks) (PC Games)"

:confused:

that looks like they're advertising the headstart, not the open beta access, only doing it on the sly to make it seem as if you get open beta.

[Avien]

Folks, it says Direct2Drive in that little text bit between the big picture and the list of retailers ;)
So D2D is a confirmed premium partner.

How did you find out about the page?
The website does not have a link to it yet...

I'm just that good ;)

[smoke2000]

Their site ? Whos ? www.war-europe.com (http://www.war-europe.com) ? Doesnt show any list or anything about this for me. :(

yes war-europe , right under "our pre-orders campaign" on the source link in the start post of this thread.

[indelible]

Why put D2D at the top, in its own little section when it is an e-tailer? Surely it would be less confusing to place it under the e-tailer list with the pre-fix "[Global]. Jesus christ...

[grindae]

yes war-europe , right under "our pre-orders campaign" on the source link in the start post of this thread.

I guess im suffering some odd cache issue (despite clearing it) as the link doesnt show any such thing for me.

[Lament]

So no holland and belgium huh?

*no more complementry pot for GoA it is then*:roll:

[Avien]

Why put D2D at the top, in its own little section when it is an e-tailer? Surely it would be less confusing to place it under the e-tailer list with the pre-fix "[Global]. Jesus christ...

Because D2D is available everywhere and not all online shops ship everywhere?
Also because it's a Direct Download service and thus differs from the rest.

[Faya]

Arf Head Explodes!

oh and btw +3 postcards.

Faya

[Xennith]

Why put D2D at the top, in its own little section when it is an e-tailer? Surely it would be less confusing to place it under the e-tailer list with the pre-fix "[Global]. Jesus christ...

take your logic and begone.

[Tyn]

Piss up ->brewery .... i dont download computer games... but if i dont i can't preorder... are these people actually taking some medication?

[Arnafein]

I wouldn't be too sure about the Finnish retailers coming up with the goods, when I asked PuolenkuunPelit about this particular pre-order campaign a while back, they didn't even know about it.

I guess I'll have to check on my order there again, in case they know about this now...

[Klesp]

The link in the first post is broken for me, but http://www.war-europe.com/#/edition/?lang=en&name=standard works.

[indelible]

Because D2D is available everywhere and not all online shops ship everywhere?

An e-tailer is a retailer that primarily uses the Internet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet) as a medium for customers to shop for the goods or services provided.

I'm pretty sure that defines Direct2Drive. I can see what you mean by placing the Global part at the start but putting the name of the store ABOVE standard retaielrs and NOT under the e-tailer section, like you have done with specifc countries is silly.

What I am saying is move it ABOVE [UK] EA Store in the e-tailer section of the list as [Global] D2D. Yes?

Also, the part about it being Direct Download is rubbish as you've listed EA Storeunder e-tailer...

[smoke2000]

the important thing is , we can rest easy , it'll be alright , if direct2drive ever decides to send the keys ;)

[Avien]

I'm pretty sure that defines Direct2Drive. I can see what you mean by placing the Global part at the start but putting the name of the store ABOVE standard retaielrs and NOT under the e-tailer section, like you have done with specifc countries is silly.

Actually it lacks the part about not only shopping through the internet but also getting the game through the internet.
Hence it's under the Direct Download section.

[Klesp]

the important thing is , we can rest easy , it'll be alright , if direct2drive ever decides to send the keys ;)

Well, you can, I'm waiting to hear what's happening with play.com as they aren't on the list yet are advertising in-game items and the headstart access :)

[Hellsend]

Hmm I'm guessing we should just give it till the end of the day - they said it would all be announced on the 28th, and it's only 3.30 here in the UK so plenty of the afternoon left. Just going to have to be patient... or pass out till the head start goes live... *reaches for hammer*

[indelible]

Actually it lacks the part about not only shopping through the internet but also getting the game through the internet.
Hence it's under the Direct Download section.

Move EA stores then...

Seriously... If you are going to defend you position, at least use sound logic and reason :-(

[Euphie]

yeh im just waiting play.com not too bothered about OB but i wannt the headstart etc

[abigsmurf]

All D2D buyers can mellow out now, They're confirmed as premium on the site so we'll get open beta access.

[Draig]

Even though I have also linked it in the FAQ, I don't really think we should be reading it yet.

It looks half done to me, so maybe wait a while and try again later before everyone starts the huge flames against GOA :-D

[Avien]

Move EA stores then...

Seriously... If you are going to defend you position, at least use sound logic and reason :-(

Yeah, someone should've told me EA Store is a DD service I guess :D

[chninkel]

All D2D buyers can mellow out now, They're confirmed as premium on the site so we'll get open beta access.

we're not really worried, since GOA confirmed them in this forum earlier.
But one might think they would pay more attention to their announcement given the earlier confusion

[indelible]

Yeah, someone should've told me EA Store is a DD service I guess :D

You see now? This is what you get for debating with someone who knows useless information like that :-P

[Zaggy One-Eye]

Never bought or ordered anything from EA Store before, but when it asks for Delivery options, it only lets me select Digital. Does that mean like D2D it's a download game only? I don't get hardcopy etc? My net tends to be somewhat sucky at times you see and I share my connection so downloading like 9gig+ would 1: Take me a long time and B: Annoy everyone I share my connection with.

Thanks for anyone who answers this newb question.

[Arrandor]

Guess the news item has been temporarily pulled or FF is doing something strange because all of the links take me to the stanadard news page.

Still good find, cheers Avien! :)

[Draig]

Never bought or ordered anything from EA Store before, but when it asks for Delivery options, it only lets me select Digital. Does that mean like D2D it's a download game only? I don't get hardcopy etc? My net tends to be somewhat sucky at times you see and I share my connection so downloading like 9gig+ would 1: Take me a long time and B: Annoy everyone I share my connection with.

Thanks for anyone who answers this newb question.

Check the FAQ :cool:

[indelible]

Never bought or ordered anything from EA Store before, but when it asks for Delivery options, it only lets me select Digital. Does that mean like D2D it's a download game only? I don't get hardcopy etc? My net tends to be somewhat sucky at times you see and I share my connection so downloading like 9gig+ would 1: Take me a long time and B: Annoy everyone I share my connection with.

Thanks for anyone who answers this newb question.

No - You won't get a hardcopy with either EA Stores or D2D as both are Direct Download options.

Consider yourself denewbified :-P

[Faya]

BOSS AVIAN!! AND 3 ORIGINAL POSTCARDS!!

thx :)

Faya

[Toodlepips]

[Ireland] EA Store (Premium)



I see what you did there :)

[Scardydog]

I've had problems with EA store before, I can't get the damn EA download manager to work on my computer, I have no idea why. It won't even install, it just starts then stops.:mad:

[danteire]

Never bought or ordered anything from EA Store before, but when it asks for Delivery options, it only lets me select Digital. Does that mean like D2D it's a download game only? I don't get hardcopy etc? My net tends to be somewhat sucky at times you see and I share my connection so downloading like 9gig+ would 1: Take me a long time and B: Annoy everyone I share my connection with.

Thanks for anyone who answers this newb question.

Yeah it is a digital only service. Best try to hunt down a retaile/ e-tailer which can give ya a hardcopy.

[Klesp]

Or just burn what you downloaded to disc :)

[Scardydog]

Is there no actual retail store for the UK?

[apo]

Never bought or ordered anything from EA Store before, but when it asks for Delivery options, it only lets me select Digital. Does that mean like D2D it's a download game only? I don't get hardcopy etc? My net tends to be somewhat sucky at times you see and I share my connection so downloading like 9gig+ would 1: Take me a long time and B: Annoy everyone I share my connection with.

Thanks for anyone who answers this newb question.
D2D = Digital, 0 presents from postmen :)

[ElPopo]

IMO it sucks big balls that only EA Store and D2D are premium and thus the only way to get into Open Beta.

Nonetheless, I see a UK pre-order link on direct2drive. Is that the EU version including all other supported languages? (e.g. german)

[Swiftblades]

I'm curious how long GOA Needs for another 'It's alright, in a few days'-post. Without giving exact data.

[Avien]

BOSS AVIAN!! AND 3 ORIGINAL POSTCARDS!!

thx :)

Faya

Yeah, but technically, those come with the regulax EU box ;) I worked it in anyway.

I see what you did there :)

Hehe.

[Faya]

If you looking for german, do amazon. Fast service , got the 3 codes for the CE after 2 days.
Even by now i think its kind of a EU overall version, just different install options to choose from.

Faya

[Vesk]

IMO it sucks big balls that only EA Store and D2D are premium and thus the only way to get into Open Beta.

Nonetheless, I see a UK pre-order link on direct2drive. Is that the EU version including all other supported languages? (e.g. german)
bla bla bla.. what other shop can provide you digital download ? hm ? There is no point to give open beta access to people who won't download it. In USA/Ocenic they used Fileplanet thats why they have it for everyone.

PS. They said somewhere that EU version is for all countires and you will be able to download german language.

[Paragonn]

you don't need to download the language. all the languages come with the box and you choose which one to install :)

it's just the printed media :p

[Maazzoc]

Only EA store listed as premium? No actual stores for the UK either?
Why is play.com not listed and still advertising:

(javascript:void(0);)"Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning (with Early Game Access & 2 In-Game Item Unlocks) (PC Games)"

:confused:

Play.com are not a UK based website

[apo]

Is that end of GOA news?!? I thought that I'll hear the date that I can download the game from D2D or EA Store. When register the key. Etc. :[

[Tyn]

I don't want a digital download..but if i don't i cant get into open beta, headstart or items... besides, i am totally not paying 40.00pound for something can't touch or see for another 2-3 weeks, so unless D2D and EA only require the usual 5-10pound up front or none until release, i won't be doing it, especially not with just how hard it is to get a solid bloody answer from GOA on most things.

[Paragonn]

@apo: Iain said the first week of September and they'll have multiple places to D/L from :)

[Avien]

I don't want a digital download..but if i don't i cant get into open beta, headstart or items... besides, i am totally not paying 40.00pound for something can't touch or see for another 2-3 weeks, so unless D2D and EA only require the usual 5-10pound up front or none until release, i won't be doing it, especially not with just how hard it is to get a solid bloody answer from GOA on most things.

Headstart and Bonus Items are supplied with any of the retailers and shops listed. Just Open Beta is exclusive to Premium.

[Klesp]

Headstart and Bonus Items are supplied with any of the retailers and shops listed. Just Open Beta is exclusive to Premium.

Well that explains a lot :) Thanks!

ps. that sounded sarcastic but it wasn't

[Maazzoc]

Headstart and Bonus Items are supplied with any of the retailers and shops listed. Just Open Beta is exclusive to Premium.

Just couple of questions you can re assure people with, just like to make it offical.

1) We download client from the 1st September?

2) Can you change your avatar, cause its kinda freeking me out that bird. :(

[Tyn]

Headstart and Bonus Items are supplied with any of the retailers and shops listed. Just Open Beta is exclusive to Premium.

Well, according to the info they posted, you can only pre-order the download version not go and buy it, correct me if i am wrong obviously. GOA has once more however kicked some of us in the low hangers... and i broke a nail getting really annoyed at the war-europe POS website so hit the F5 to hard.. *sighs*

[Avien]

Just couple of questions you can re assure people with, just like to make it offical.

1) We download client from the 1st September?

2) Can you change your avatar, cause its kinda freeking me out that bird. :(

1) I don't know, I don't work for GOA (or Mythic, for that matter) ;)

2) No, I love it. :D

[apo]

First week... cool... Very precised 0.o I love GOA diplomatic answers :confused:

[indelible]

Play.com are not a UK based website

They are a Jersey based online reatialer that targets the UK market. It may well not be a UK based retailer but if it is targetting the UK consumer base (thus selling UK products) it will be listed as a UK partner :-)

[Caethaz]

As I wrote in the other thread, you are screwing over the other retailers.
People are desperate to try out WAR (just judgeing by these threads) which is a good thing, :D but...

Now people will start cancelling their preorders at any retailers not on the premium list only to order from those that are. Now I suspect the premium retailers only have a certain number of codes available if that is the case then alot of people will in afew days get reallly disapointed when they recieves an email from EA or whatever saying that, sorry our OB codes are out. You are just going to make people angry.

Why not give everyone with a headstart code the chance of being in the OB too, you are stress testing the servers then stress test them. Its not like there will be less people wanting to play one week later around the 15th. This way you can really stress test your servers and have a week in which you if needed get more servers or whatnot.

Hell hath no fury as a gamer scorned ;)

Just look at AoC and Funcom.

[Gozu]

Play.com are not a UK based website


They have US and UK sides to the site. Play.com itself is the british side with the warehouse in britain, so it can be listed under UK...

Like amazon is listed for germany but not for other countries?

[Skyldig]

Does anyone know how the "digital download" works. I tried reading about it on Direct2drive.co.uk, but i didn't feel the information was sufficient.

I pay now, and then i get access to the game at some point in the future, probably around the 15th?
When i have downloaded the game, can the downloaded files be stored on a harddrive or burned out on DVDs with no problem, or does it have to run through the "download client" to work properly?

Anyone having experiences with D2D? For some reason I'm worried about this, although I'm usually all for digitalizing everything...

... thanks

EDIT: Also, I live in Denmark. Do i just buy the game at direct2drive.co.uk or do i need to find a site for my country?

[Avien]

They have US and UK sides to the site. Play.com itself is the british side with the warehouse in britain, so it can be listed under UK...

Like amazon is listed for germany but not for other countries?

It's listed for France ;)

[tooly]

Headstart and Bonus Items are supplied with any of the retailers and shops listed. Just Open Beta is exclusive to Premium.

The only UK distribution listed there is the EA Store...

So either Play.com are lying, or GOA have fluffed it again.

[Hanso]

What's the difference between
PSEA0M and
PSEA01 codes?

[Maazzoc]

Catheaz,

if the gaming community really wants to play this game and not just try freebie hand outs then they will pay to play.

Once they have their mitts on the open servers, word of mouth will spread and more will join WAR.

[Abedeus]

One thing - for Polish retailers, you can add Empik - you can buy at their store pre-order AND through the Net.

Oh - and you can't buy from EA in Poland, because apparently all pre-orders have been sold in 3rd week of March.

[Paragonn]

First week... cool... Very precised 0.o I love GOA diplomatic answers :confused:

Indeed...

well it's thursday the 28th, so we'll either get news tomorrow or more likely on monday teusday next week. I just hope and pray they give more than 3 days to download 12gigs...

12gigs ain't easy...

[Gozu]

It's listed for France ;)

Why not other countries they operate in then? Any particlar reason for this?

[Avien]

One thing - for Polish retailers, you can add Empik - you can buy at their store pre-order AND through the Net.

Sorry, but I won't add any that are not on GOA's list. If it turns out they are not partners at all, you'll be mad at me, so I have to play it safe :/

Why not other countries they operate in then? Any particlar reason for this?

None that I could think off. You'd have to ask a GOA employee.

[da ricksta]

They are a Jersey based online reatialer that targets the UK market. It may well not be a UK based retailer but if it is targetting the UK consumer base (thus selling UK products) it will be listed as a UK partner :-)

Yep, all their prices are in Pound Sterling by default and their website is even hosted on a British server. Their contact numbers are also UK 0845 numbers and warehouse in England. I think it should be listed as a UK partner.

[Yarth]

Just out of curiosity; is there a way to see how many copies of the game has been preordered?

[Maazzoc]

Does anyone know how the "digital download" works. I tried reading about it on Direct2drive.co.uk, but i didn't feel the information was sufficient.

I pay now, and then i get access to the game at some point in the future, probably around the 15th?
When i have downloaded the game, can the downloaded files be stored on a harddrive or burned out on DVDs with no problem, or does it have to run through the "download client" to work properly?

Anyone having experiences with D2D? For some reason I'm worried about this, although I'm usually all for digitalizing everything...

... thanks

EDIT: Also, I live in Denmark. Do i just buy the game at direct2drive.co.uk or do i need to find a site for my country?

You pay up front, the whole schebang, of 32.95. They will then give you an option in your account folder to download the client from their own servers.

You will be given codes on the same account page. The only worry we all had with D2D was when they advertised before it was confirmed by IainC that they were indeed partners. Most gamers read GOA notes, saying there was no open beta for EU players, we all panicked.

So dont worry about ordering from Direct2Drive

[Swiftblades]

Avien, are you the EU representative kinda thing in the Staff team? It's cool, sometimes I feel most of the Staff don't give that much about EU news actually.

[Avien]

Avien, are you the EU representative kinda thing in the Staff team? It's cool, sometimes I feel most of the Staff don't give that much about EU news actually.

We don't have a position like that, but I'm european myself so I take an interest in these matters. I'm not the only EU mod by far, though :)

[indelible]

Why not other countries they operate in then? Any particlar reason for this?

No online retailer opperates a gigantic, multi-national front like that. Amazon is no different. They opperate several different eStores for each territory. So, they have Amazon.com for NA, Amazon.co.uk for UK, Amazon..fr for France, Amazon.de for Germany. In each of these markets, they have to compete with other retailers for partner status as they are all different entities. So, just because they secure the parntership and "premium" status in one territory or more territories - such as France and Germany - does not mean they will get it for another - such as the UK.

I'm unsure how the parnters and premiums are chosen but I know that each Amazon.XX will have applied/been considered for premium status individually. At least, that is how the ball should role legally :-P

[Abedeus]

I WON'T FORGIVE!

Meh, no blaming. Usually non-Polish developers don't ask ours about stuff. That's why we have to pay more if we want to play on EU servers...

15 USD = 30 PLN
13 GBP = 42 PLN
12 EUR = 48 PLN

:/ And 60 day pre-paid cards costs 120 PLN = 60 USD for 2 months, so $30 for a month...

Yaay?

[Martie]

So when do ea codes get sent out? I ordered my game yesterday.

[indelible]

So when do ea codes get sent out? I ordered my game yesterday.

Ah now you see, this is why GOA are only giving us half a bone here ;-) They are letting us know WHO we can get this stuff off but not WHEN we will get this stuff so those of us wanting to know WHEN will have to wait, "a few days."

[Paragonn]

All I can say is smile and be grateful :p

in south africa we:

-can't do open beta because it would take 5 days to download 12gigs (if the connection doesnt reset).
-will be lucky if we see headstart
-will be playing on 400-500 latency
-and have to pay in euros...1 euro is about 12 rand which means we're not only paying a hell of a lot more just so we can have internet but it's crap internet with crap latency to the server and we have to pay alot because our currency is worth nothing :p


Just smile and be grateful :D

[Gozu]

£34 if I order from EA store for Poland, and £40 from the UK... I love these price games.

[Skyldig]

You pay up front, the whole schebang, of 32.95. They will then give you an option in your account folder to download the client from their own servers.

You will be given codes on the same account page. The only worry we all had with D2D was when they advertised before it was confirmed by IainC that they were indeed partners. Most gamers read GOA notes, saying there was no open beta for EU players, we all panicked.

So dont worry about ordering from Direct2Drive

Nevermind. Answered in one of the next posts.

[EzTarget]

...
Anyone having experiences with D2D? For some reason I'm worried about this, although I'm usually all for digitalizing everything...
...

I've purchased a few games from D2D in the past, including COD4 and the Hitman series, so I've got some experience.

What you get will be a file, or in the case of WAR multiple files, that you download to your computer and these are your install media. Once the files(s) are downloaded you can burn them off onto CD/DVD at any time, install the game on upto 5 different PC's at the same time (I've installed some of those games on the same PC multiple times, so don't worry that you'll only have 5 installs). Once the game is installed you then start the game at which point it goes away and activates with the D2D servers, this is just to confirm that you have purchased the game, once thats done you are free to play the game without internet connection or any download manager installed (unlike EA Store which insisted that the EADM software be running on my PC and it does not like Vista 64).

Only thing I've not ordered from them before is an MMO, so it might use a different activation system to the ones for the other games I've ordered.

[Sheva]

Great just leave out Holland, we don't matter much.

Btw the EA Store did mention guarenteed OB acces on their (Dutch!) part of the website, is it still being arranged or is it no chance in hell ill be getting in? Because if so i'd rather wait for a proper pre-order, and cancel my order right now.

[tooly]

Just ordered from the EA Store and recieved this information:

Product Name: Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™ (Pre-Ordered)
pre-ordered release date: Sat Sep 06 17:00:00 CDT 2008


Looks like they will be releasing details to us on saturday 6th sept.

[Rathman]

why would you pay 40 quid from EA when D2D sells it for 32 pounds. whats the difference in the 8 quid

[danteire]

Thanks. There is still one thing I'm worried about. What do I do when i want to install the game in 4 years? Can i save the downloaded files on a harddrive and install it from there or how does this work?

Not too sure on D2D policy, but if its anything like Steam, once you buy a game it is flagged on your account as "bought" or such and you can then download it from that account indefinately. I don't think it is a "1 pay, 1 play" system, if it was there would be so much nerd-rage directed at them the service would never be used.


why would you pay 40 quid from EA when D2D sells it for 32 pounds. whats the difference in the 8 quid

Since D2D is a 3rd party company, they can advertise many different companies games and gain extra revenue to drive down prices, whereas EA won't get advertising fees as they are a 1st party company and only show off their own games.

Just a thought.

[Tyn]

Not too sure on D2D policy, but if its anything like Steam, once you buy a game it is flagged on your account as "bought" or such and you can then download it from that account indefinately. I don't think it is a "1 pay, 1 play" system, if it was there would be so much nerd-rage directed at them the service would never be used.

EA lets you download it for 6months, or you pay another £3 for an extra 2 years onto the download time, after that your screwed.

So lets see...

EA is the most expensive, the least amount of time to keep the download only 1/2 places youi can apparenty pre-order the game. GOA you just keep getting better, i applaud you...


*Tumbleweed*

[Yarth]

EA is the most expensive, the least amount of time to keep the download only 1/2 places youi can apparenty pre-order the game. GOA you just keep getting better, i applaud you...

Not exactly GOA that decided EA was going to be Mythics publisher.....

[EzTarget]

Also forgot about the D2D system.

You can re-download the files from them at any time after your purchase. all you need to do is log onto your account, and then you can see a list of games that you have purchased as well as your activation codes.

I've used steam, D2D, HitPoints (D2D freebies for FilePlanet members) and EA Store to purchase games, Steam and D2D/Hitpoints are the two best direct download systems I've come across as they work out of the box, EA Stores EADM application is, or was, a hassle to get to run and even bug reporting to EA Store is a joke - "I'm sorry but the game you purchased is not tested to run on Vista 64" was the reponse I got to "EADM is not connecting on my PC after working fine for 1 week, if I uninstall it and re-install it it will work for 20 minutes before going pop"..

[Vesk]

I WON'T FORGIVE!

Meh, no blaming. Usually non-Polish developers don't ask ours about stuff. That's why we have to pay more if we want to play on EU servers...

15 USD = 30 PLN
13 GBP = 42 PLN
12 EUR = 48 PLN

:/ And 60 day pre-paid cards costs 120 PLN = 60 USD for 2 months, so $30 for a month...

Yaay?

Acutally subscriptions in UK cost only 9 GBP = 37 PLN YEY! ...

[danteire]

Not exactly GOA that decided EA was going to be Mythics publisher.....

.....but probably gonna still get the blame. Weird how logic works :confused:

[Sheva]

So if you live in holland there is no way into open beta?

[EzTarget]

EA lets you download it for 6months, or you pay another £3 for an extra 2 years onto the download time, after that your screwed.

Interesting, I've just re-downloaded CnC3 about 2 weeks ago, and I purchased it before it was released, hell I even waited up until 3 in the morning to play the dam thing :D. I never paid for the extended download service from them, so I wonder if they've borked up my account or if that's something they changed after I purchased CnC3. I also have CnC3 Kanes Wrath, BF2142: Northern Strike on the EA Store and I just re-downloaded all of them after I re-built my pc a couple of weeks ago...

[lmok]

hey,

I don't live in any of the countries above, which means I can choose any e-retailer I want?

which leads me to the next question: I have exactly 63$ on my paypal account. that's about 34 British-Pounds, meaning I can't order from the EA-UK site.

BUT!, I can order from the Polish-EA store (139ZL = ~62$). will I get the game, in english, if I order from there? what will be the difference?

please clarify this, it's important :(

note: I live in Israel.

[Chaos jacob]

I've pre-ordered from a EA store, and do I only get to download the game and not get it on the 2 dvd's?

And if yes, then what about the cards and manual?

[Paragonn]

The game itself comes with all the languages...

so you can install it in whatever language you want.

the only downside, is all the booklets and stuff will be in polish

[Abedeus]

Acutally subscriptions in UK cost only 9 GBP = 37 PLN YEY! ...

Will cost in future. Right now, at release, it will cost 13 GBP. And even 9 GBP is more expensive then 15 USD...

Lol. Dollar costs twice as much as one pound. What an age we live in...

[Cleofis]

hey,

I don't live in any of the countries above, which means I can choose any e-retailer I want?

which leads me to the next question: I have exactly 63$ on my paypal account. that's about 34 British-Pounds, meaning I can't order from the EA-UK site.

BUT!, I can order from the Polish-EA store (139ZL = ~62$). will I get the game, in english, if I order from there? what will be the difference?

please clarify this, it's important :(

note: I live in Israel.

You'll be able to play the game in English no matter what client you buy (EU), your install might be in Polish and your manual more than likely will be. Polish isn't a supported client language as far as I know.

[Lament]

So if you live in holland there is no way into open beta?


*looks at his pre-order Ce box with codes :rolleyes:

[danteire]

hey,

I don't live in any of the countries above, which means I can choose any e-retailer I want?

which leads me to the next question: I have exactly 63$ on my paypal account. that's about 34 British-Pounds, meaning I can't order from the EA-UK site.

BUT!, I can order from the Polish-EA store (139ZL = ~62$). will I get the game, in english, if I order from there? what will be the difference?

please clarify this, it's important :(

note: I live in Israel.

If you download the game (which I think EA Store is offering), it will include the 5 languages supported (Italian, French, German,Spanish and English) and you can choose which to install whichever you want.

Any boxed game will be the same but the manuals and any box writing will be in the language bought (not sure on if GOA are making a multi-format box/ manual, some publishers do and some don't)

[Firebirth]

Firstly i'd recommend anyone planning on pre-order from Direct2Drive and not EA Store. The reasons being, its cheaper, D2D has a more proven download system and EA will not guarantee download after 2 year.

As for play.com

Their warehouse is based in Jersey, that's why all their envelopes have an import sticker on them

[lmok]

thanks for the replies :)
I'll give it a go!

cheers

[adrianemery]

Play.com is based in Jersey so it is part of the UK but not part of the EU.

[Mourne]

Will cost in future. Right now, at release, it will cost 13 GBP. And even 9 GBP is more expensive then 15 USD...

Lol. Dollar costs twice as much as one pound. What an age we live in...


where did you get 13 GBP from? It's 12.99 EUROS, which equates to £10.31 apparently.

[indelible]

Play.com is based in Jersey so it is part of the UK but not part of the EU.

Jersey isn't part of the UK. It is a crown dependancy that relies on the UK for military defence and limited International reprisentation, which is very different. It has its own tax laws, foreign policy, trade agreements and Government.

The reason Play.com operate from Jersey - and only ship to the UK - is due to the fact that VAT does not exist in Jersey, meaning they can charge less for their products than companies based in mainland UK.

[lordbachus]

Sadly no word about this on the GOA website....

They really need to start using their own websites news section for important things like this <sighs>


Thats even bothering me more then the fact that there are no dutch resellers on that list8)

[Gozu]

And everything else ^^


But when will we be getting the final sub costs, I can't imagine it being more expensive than WoW tbh, bad business sense imo.

[Avien]

And everything else ^^


But when will we be getting the final sub costs, I can't imagine it being more expensive than WoW tbh, bad business sense imo.

We already have those. They are:

1 month for 12.99€ (£10.31), 3 months for 35.97€ (£28.55), 6 months for 65.94€ (£52.34).

[Abedeus]

Guess I confused GBP with EUR ;p

Yeah, 13 EUR, 10 GBP and 15 USD. And USD is still the cheapest. By at least 7 PLN...

About that Polish-EA store - manual is in Polish, but game is in English + other languages supported.

But just because it's not supported now, doesn't mean it won't be at all - Guild Wars implemented Polish language after Nightfall's (3rd chapter) release. So there is a chance there will be my language (not that I will use it - only Diablo 2, Baldur's Gate 2 and Neverwinter Nights were as good as English counterparts) in-game after first or second expansion.

[Dina]

If you buy at D2D or EA Store, will they let you download the entire thing beforehand, and a simple unlock file on the day of release, or will you have to wait until the day of release until you can download it all?

[Avien]

If you buy at D2D or EA Store, will they let you download the entire thing beforehand, and a simple unlock file on the day of release, or will you have to wait until the day of release until you can download it all?

You'll be able to donwload before release/Open Beta as they are premium partners and offer Open beta access along with PreOrdering. Also, no unlock file is necessary because without an account or servers, you won't be able to login and play anyway ;)

[Jimmeh]

I've already pre-ordered my copy of the collector's edition from play.com, and have received my codes so I'm very happy about that. However after looking through the EA site today to provide my friends with a pre-order link, I have to say I'm disgusted with EA's pricing scheme. Stay with me for a moment.

UK EA Store



£39.99 (+£2.99 if you want to be able to download the game for up to a maximum of 2 years after purchase)
No DVD Media, box, or printed material.


Play.com



£29.99
Free Delivery
Full retail box.


Quite how EA are allowed to bend customers over a barrel like this is beyond me, but I urge you to vote with your wallets and refuse to pay their hideous mark-ups.

[Avien]

Sadly no word about this on the GOA website....

They really need to start using their own websites news section for important things like this <sighs>


Thats even bothering me more then the fact that there are no dutch resellers on that list8)

For everyone not being able to find it on the official website, just click here:

http://s6.directupload.net/images/080828/3zihieab.jpg

[grindae]

For everyone not being able to find it on the official website, just click here:

http://s6.directupload.net/images/080828/3zihieab.jpg

Doesnt show at all when using a Gentoo based system with Firefox v3.
The page half shows using Safari.

Seems to only work properly using IE (on a linux based machine, id assume windoze would work correctly)

[Avien]

Doesnt show at all when using a Gentoo based system with Firefox v3.
The page half shows using Safari.

Seems to only work properly using IE (on a linux based machine, id assume windoze would work correctly)

Works with Opera, too.

[Dina]

You'll be able to donwload before release/Open Beta as they are premium partners and offer Open beta access along with PreOrdering. Also, no unlock file is necessary because without an account or servers, you won't be able to login and play anyway ;)

But you are talking about the beta, right? What about the release of the full game on the 18th? I don't suppose the open beta and the full game are the same version.

[Avien]

But you are talking about the beta, right? What about the release of the full game on the 18th? I don't suppose the open beta and the full game are the same version.

They almost are. From what we've heard, you'll be able to patch your Open Beta client to release status.

[Meyithi]

I've already pre-ordered my copy of the collector's edition from play.com, and have received my codes so I'm very happy about that. However after looking through the EA site today to provide my friends with a pre-order link, I have to say I'm disgusted with EA's pricing scheme. Stay with me for a moment.

UK EA Store



£39.99 (+£2.99 if you want to be able to download the game for up to a maximum of 2 years after purchase)
No DVD Media, box, or printed material.


Play.com



£29.99
Free Delivery
Full retail box.


Quite how EA are allowed to bend customers over a barrel like this is beyond me, but I urge you to vote with your wallets and refuse to pay their hideous mark-ups.

£26.99 at game.co.uk, very disappointed greedy GOA have "selected" partners and only one in the UK which costs £13 more than from game.

[Wice]

Weird, http://war-europe.com/ bugs but atleast shows SE version in the news, but if I use
http://www.war-europe.com/ it shows the old basic with no updates. Yes I did clear my cache.

[grindae]

Weird, http://war-europe.com/ bugs but atleast shows SE version in the news, but if I use
http://www.war-europe.com/ it shows the old basic with no updates. Yes I did clear my cache.

Try a different browser mate. 1 out of 4 working properly for me so far :)

[Wice]

http://war-europe.com/#/edition/?lang=en link works for me when using FF3.

[Chaos jacob]

I've pre-ordered from a EA store, and do I only get to download the game and not get it on the 2 dvd's?

And if yes, then what about the cards, codes and manual?

[Avien]

I've pre-ordered from a EA store, and do I only get to download the game and not get it on the 2 dvd's?

And if yes, then what about the cards and manual?

None of that. You only get the client data.

[dogmanstar]

So let me get this straight.

The UK is the biggest gaming market (financially) outside of Japan and the US. Yet there is no bloody UK internet retailer, or high street store offering the open beta? This makes no sense.

If this list is correct, GG GOA on discriminating an entire nation from the beta. I'm looking forward to the reasoning behind this one.

[Reaperman]

Is it just me or are their no Uk retailers or E Merchants.

[dogmanstar]

Is it just me or are their no Uk retailers or E Merchants.

There are none.

[Meyithi]

Is it just me or are their no Uk retailers or E Merchants.

Only the EA store which costs £10 more than anywhere else and £13 more than game.co.uk.

I'm very close to ridding myself of GOA altogether and ordering the US box.

[grindae]

Only the EA store which costs £10 more than anywhere else and £13 more than game.co.uk.

I'm very close to ridding myself of GOA altogether and ordering the US box.

Direct2drive server the UK market, and are cheaper than EA Store.

[lmok]

okay, I've ordered the game from the Polish-EA store using paypal. I got confirmation about the transaction (from paypal) but no codes so far. is that normal? they weren't sent yet, right?

[Skyldig]

I just ordered from D2D. Does anyone know anything about when we'll be getting codes 'n stuff, other than the ordenary confirmation e-mails?

[Euphie]

i want a box copy in my hands incase i need to re-install it or something... so digital is not a option...

[indelible]

All I get from the current list on the Official EU Site is:

1) GOA do not understand the gaming market enough to realise that the UK is a benchmark gaming market. By not offering Premium status to at least one high street retailer in the UK, GOA have solidifed their ignorance. That is not a criticism of any individual. It is a criticism of the general attitude of the comapny as an entirety.

2) GOA have weak to no relations with major eTailers and retailers due to the fact that certain entities have begun advertising pre-order benefits, such as head start yet they are not listed here. The official list doesn't even contain D2D as a premium retailer and yet this has been stated in the past.

I am very sorry GOA but your company policy and direction HAS to change if you want to leave a positive impression on your future community. You are angering thousands of people right now and that is something you want to avoid like the plaque if you are to have an ongoing relationship with us. This isn't a moan or QQ. This is a realistic assesment of your current situation.

[grindae]

I just ordered from D2D. Does anyone know anything about when we'll be getting codes 'n stuff, other than the ordenary confirmation e-mails?

Soon :) Thats all ive heard from d2d.

[Draig]

Only the EA store which costs £10 more than anywhere else and £13 more than game.co.uk.

I'm very close to ridding myself of GOA altogether and ordering the US box.

:roll:

Can you explain to me what the price EA charge for the game, which is the RRP - i.e the "proper" price for it has to do with GOA? At all?

Just get it cheaper elsewhere if your not bothered about Open Beta access and want a box etc. You can get it cheaper for the same stuff on D2D as well.

I am getting a headache from banging my head on the keyboard so much today.

[grindae]

All I get from the current list on the Official EU Site is:

. The official list doesn't even contain D2D as a premium retailer and yet this has been stated in the past.

.

Yes it does.

It says " A limited Premium Pre-Order offer is available through some partners (EA Store, Direct2Drive ....."

[Draig]

i want a box copy in my hands incase i need to re-install it or something... so digital is not a option...


Download it save it to DVD. Having a box won't help you re-install it, having it on a DVD will.

[Namix]

Where the **** are UK retailers with preorder bonus offer other than EA store? game.co.uk , play.com , hmv.co.uk? GOA, wake up? :mad:

[dogmanstar]

All I get from the current list on the Official EU Site is:

1) GOA do not understand the gaming market enough to realise that the UK is a benchmark gaming market. By not offering Premium status to at least one high street retailer in the UK, GOA have solidifed their ignorance. That is not a criticism of any individual. It is a criticism of the general attitude of the comapny as an entirety.


Lets face it one of the key markets for mythic is the UK, more so than territories in Europe which have multiple pre-order options. I'm sorry if this come across as a bit xenophobic, but its all to do with the size and capital worth of the gaming market here. Yet GOA have failed to tap it, and alienate the territoriy where the lion share of their european gamer base will come from.

[indelible]

Yes it does.

It says " A limited Premium Pre-Order offer is available through some partners (EA Store, Direct2Drive ....."

If you go back in the history of the thread, you'll see that I've already made my point as to why I'm ignoring this statement in the release :-P Basically, I can see NO reason why D2D should not be listed as an eTailer due to the fact that EA Stores is and both are Direct Download. It makes no sense what-so-ever :-P

[grindae]

If you go back in the history of the thread, you'll see that I've already made my point as to why I'm ignoring this statement in the release :-P Basically, I can see NO reason why D2D should not be listed as an eTailer due to the fact that EA Stores is and both are Direct Download. It makes no sense what-so-ever :-P

So your just splitting hairs then.

Ok so war-europe site is crap, information flow has been crap, and the lack of uk specifc preorder options is crap, but still, a bit pointless to split hairs. D2D is listed, in one way or another. Surely thats the main thing ?

[Arrandor]

For everyone not being able to find it on the official website, just click here:

http://s6.directupload.net/images/080828/3zihieab.jpg

Nice piccie, unfortunately I've not got the same view as you (I am running FF).

Assuming you are looking at http://www.war-europe.com/ I have New Trailer, WAR at GC, Win a WAR PC, Collectors Edition and Orcanizer, but no Standard Edition :(

Edit: Just noticed someone else earlier had the same and dropped the www. I GIVE UP WITH THAT WEB SITE!!!!! How many people that aren't reading these forums will come up against this and not realise there is new news.

[Meyithi]

I am getting a headache from banging my head on the keyboard so much today.

Pleased to be of service :)

It must just be a coincidence that the "selected partners" are more expensive than anywhere else then, sorry about that.

[Namix]

Nice piccie, unfortunately I've not got the same view as you (I am running FF).

Assuming you are looking at http://www.war-europe.com/ I have New Trailer, WAR at GC, Win a WAR PC, Collectors Edition and Orcanizer, but no Standard Edition :(

I had the same problem. It seems to work with Internet Explorer, not FireFox.

[indelible]

So your just splitting hairs then.

Ok so war-europe site is crap, information flow has been crap, and the lack of uk specifc preorder options is crap, but still, a bit pointless to split hairs. D2D is listed, in one way or another. Surely thats the main thing ?

I'm not drawing attention to the lack of listing. I'm drawing attention to the ongoing half-arsed attitude that GOA are portraying when it comes to information concerning WAR. You know, if I did this at work when writing advertising material for a company that is MUCH smaller than EA and Mythic, I'd be fired without question.

[EzTarget]

Nice piccie, unfortunately I've not got the same view as you (I am running FF).

Assuming you are looking at http://www.war-europe.com/ I have New Trailer, WAR at GC, Win a WAR PC, Collectors Edition and Orcanizer, but no Standard Edition :(

I'm using FF3 on a PC and I get the exact same view as the image posted...

I'm not even going into the KISS stuff since I'm at work tonight and will have to re-iterate the same thing about 50+ times to some dingbat overseas who barely understands English without a strong accent.

[grindae]

I'm using FF3 on a PC and I get the exact same view as the image posted...

I'm not even going into the KISS stuff since I'm at work tonight and will have to re-iterate the same thing about 50+ times to some dingbat overseas who barely understands English without a strong accent.

Grats !

Shame the same cant be said for everyone running firefox on a pc eh :) Definately does NOT working with firefox 3 on a gentoo box (gentoo being.. not windows). How on earth they have managed to knacker a flash site so badly is beyond me.

[Wice]

You have to remember EA is still in charge of distribution in Europe, so you can't blame everything on GOA.

http://forums.freddyshouse.com/warhammer-308/230555-important-information-q-7.html#post3401821

[Arrandor]

If I drop the www it works, if I leave it in, it doesn't.

There is either two web site views, which is possible or something is caching it in-between my eyes and the web site.

[EzTarget]

Grats !

Shame the same cant be said for everyone running firefox on a pc eh :) Definately does NOT working with firefox 3 on a gentoo box (gentoo being.. not windows). How on earth they have managed to knacker a flash site so badly is beyond me.

Could it be your ISP caching sites? I know some ISP's have their own cache for sites that are visited frequently.

[Meyithi]

You have to remember EA is still in charge of distribution in Europe, so you can't blame everything on GOA.

http://forums.freddyshouse.com/warhammer-308/230555-important-information-q-7.html#post3401821

"This is not to say they are to blame - it takes two to tango. They, just as we, are involved in this and we need to find a solution to this mess. GOA seniors have engaged in dialogue with EA and we are all eagerly awaiting the result of this."

Ok, I'll blame half of it on GOA.

[Draig]

Pleased to be of service :)

It must just be a coincidence that the "selected partners" are more expensive than anywhere else then, sorry about that.

EA is sure. They charge normal price for their own game you see. They always do. Nothing to do with GOA.

Everywhere else tries to do it cheaper. Nothing to do with GOA.

If you want guaranteed Open Beta access you have two choices, EA or D2D. One is cheaper than the other. Nothing to do with GOA.

Other places sell it even cheaper because they cannot offer guaranteed Open Beta. THAT is why they are cheaper. It's called "competition". Nothing to do with GOA.

It's your choice what to do, it's an open market. Of course if someone has an exclusive deal or a really good deal, they will make most they think they can out of it. On the other hand you don't get a box manual or DVD's. Nothing to do with GOA.

GOA has nothing to do with any of the prices, the shops charge what they want.

I hope that helps you.

Later all!
I am going for a coffee, my headache gets worse the more I read. Have fun dissing GOA and bring up old quotes that have no relevance between yourselves for a bit 8)

[Arrandor]

Could it be your ISP caching sites? I know some ISP's have their own cache for sites that are visited frequently.

Could be.

Just noticed that the http://war-europe.com/ is only half-baked, I haven't got a login or anything in the space underneath the Standard Edition, New Trailer, etc. icons, no matter how much I refresh.... something odd going on here.

[Meyithi]

GOA has nothing to do with any of the prices, the shops charge what they want.

I hope that helps you.

So what's the selected for in selected partners? How were they selected? The only thing I can think of is that they are more expensive, oh yeah and you don't get any physical media which means that it should really be cheaper.

[evoga]

GOA are totally useless, I wish EA could just buy them out of the old contract. The communication within the company really needs to be looked at.

I am dreading playing on the EU servers and wish I hadn't been so hasty ordering the 2 x CE when it was released and instead purchased a US version.

[Arrandor]

Just tried it using IE to http://www.war-europe.com/ and it displays just fine.

Edit for FF: closed the page, cleared my cache, and reopened and it opened correctly so it was a local caching issue.

[Scardydog]

I'm running firefox and I've just got it working. I had to run CCleaner though before it would, the new ss in the news section are nice, but its still not the announcement I'm sure we were all hoping for.

[EzTarget]

Just tried it using IE to http://www.war-europe.com/ and it displays just fine, so it is not a caching issue (I cleared my FF cache to make sure it is not that).

Seems FF just doesn't like the site.

If that's FF on Linux then I've read that even though it's a standards compliant browser the difference between the Windows and Linux rendering engines is enough to stop some javascript frameworks from working...

Which is a shame, but as they say, you get what you pay for...

Plus it looks like that's a flash iframe, so god only knows whats going on there...

[Xanthian]

Nice that EA are disregarding probably 50%? of their EU player base by not offering any UK retailers/e-tailers.

Offering a direct download only option is just not acceptable especially for a country that are way behind the rest of Europe when it comes to internet connections.
I am paying £25 a month for 2mb with a 20GB limit, yes I know there are cheaper packages with faster speeds and no limit, but the support is shite so don't tell me to change ;).
But to expect me to spend 45% of my monthly limit downloading this game (at the speed I have) isn't really acceptable.


After saying that I ordered mine from Play.com 3 days ago they state they will give the headstart/early access, whatever with the pre ordered SE, and they should be emailing me today with more details on this (still waiting)
Is this Play.com bullshitting me or have EA made a mistake in their lists?

[Arrandor]

I am running FF3.01 on Windows Vista x64.

A small point but it would be useful if the site had a home page button.

And the ability to press home and end to go to the top and bottom of the page would be welcomed.

[Zaphira]

Yeah, someone should've told me EA Store is a DD service I guess :D


Although EA deal wiht D2d you can also order a had copy of some products. so its more of an E-talier that pure D2D.. I think thats where the distiction is.

[Gozu]

Anyone else think games workshop should have been part of the distribution of this game?

[Pica]

Err, so what about us pesky dutchmen?

[Zaphira]

Anyone else think games workshop should have been part of the distribution of this game?

I did wonder why they aren't, maybe they washed their hands of it lol, can't blame them for not wanting to get involved in a messy release hehe.

[Sheva]

Err, so what about us pesky dutchmen?

Alot of Americans still think Amsterdam is a country, so I'm not surprised we didn't get any SE support.

[Avien]

I did wonder why they aren't, maybe they washed their hands of it lol, can't blame them for not wanting to get involved in a messy release hehe.

Hm...where they part of any other release such as Mark of Chaos or Dawn of War? :confused:

[Gozu]

Nope but my store (cardiff) had some promo stuff at least, aint seen anything in the store about warhammer online last time i went, shame really.

New thing I noticed on play.com though:

Pre-Order Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning from Play.com and receive early access to the game and 2 in-game item unlocks. Instructions on how to claim this pre-order offer will be emailed on Thursday 28th August 2008.

Lets hope :D

[Zaagazug]

GOA are totally useless, I wish EA could just buy them out of the old contract. The communication within the company really needs to be looked at.

I am dreading playing on the EU servers and wish I hadn't been so hasty ordering the 2 x CE when it was released and instead purchased a US version.

Guys.

EA is Distributing this game. Not GOA. 100% of the physical and digital distribution is EA.

The community, servers and accounts are managed by GOA.

So apart from timing (where GOA held their promise - today the 28th) - the content of the message is only coming from EA.

[Swiftblades]

Please clarify why then, I can quote Magnusk, Community Manager, saying they (I supose GOA) are typing the news. Right here:

We are writing the news as we speak, while making sure everything is in-synch. I'll get back with any updates on this, or you'll find the news on our website soon enough. Patience, young padawan.


-Magnus

[Kazad Karazin]

All I can say is smile and be grateful :p

in south africa we:

-can't do open beta because it would take 5 days to download 12gigs (if the connection doesnt reset).
-will be lucky if we see headstart
-will be playing on 400-500 latency
-and have to pay in euros...1 euro is about 12 rand which means we're not only paying a hell of a lot more just so we can have internet but it's crap internet with crap latency to the server and we have to pay alot because our currency is worth nothing :p


Just smile and be grateful :D

Same here... Mauritius Indian Ocean
Latency 350-400 (thank you Orange/wannadoo) Mauritius/Orange telecom do traffic shaping during business hours...now you understand why I don`t trust GOA(same company)
downloading the game will take 4-5 days(connection reset after 8 hours)
1 euro = 42 rupees 1 pound = 53 rupees
if I play on US the game is cheaper for me (+ 8-9 GMT)

yep I'll just smile and be grateful :grin:

[Arrandor]

So apart from timing (where GOA held their promise - today the 28th) - the content of the message is only coming from EA.

Oh, is that the big message they were going to anounce today, 'news of the SE'? I have been clicking on my refresh button (pressing F5 doesn't work on that site) waiting for something exciting to appear in the News section.

I guess the real biggie, is the open beta client download annoucement.

[Ajantis]

I live in the Netherlands and I would like to play the game as soon as possible. So tell me, how can I get the game (boxed) with the head start?

I will pre order the game and pay the same as everyone, so why am I not allowed to play from day 1? I can cancel my preorder and order the game somewhere else if needed, but just tell me! Where!!!

Thanks in advance

[Paragonn]

I guess the real biggie, is the open beta client download annoucement.

Yup, that's going to be the big one :)

can't wait till they let us know :D

[Bonafide]

sorry to ask but ive skimmed 13 pages here and im sure someone can answer me. Where is the download page after buying the pre order from EA store? Or the beta codes etc... All I have is a confirmation email about the purchase :confused:

[string]

sorry to ask but ive skimmed 13 pages here and im sure someone can answer me. Where is the download page after buying the pre order from EA store? Or the beta codes etc... All I have is a confirmation email about the purchase :confused:


You have to download the EA download manager and when its available you will be able to download it. And it will more than likely be in time for the open beta. The beta codes will be sent before the open beta also

[Paragonn]

Cant download yet. We'll only be able to download in the first week of september.

[danteire]

sorry to ask but ive skimmed 13 pages here and im sure someone can answer me. Where is the download page after buying the pre order from EA store? Or the beta codes etc... All I have is a confirmation email about the purchase :confused:

The download isn't available yet.

Your codes should be sent along shortly (though no idea how long shortly is). That's all we know at present.

*EDIT* Also news topic gone up on www.war-europe.com about the Pre-order

[Bonafide]

You have to download the EA download manager and when its available you will be able to download it. And it will more than likely be in time for the open beta. The beta codes will be sent before the open beta also


where is the ea download manager?

[grindae]

where is the ea download manager?

I have a sneaky feeling you would get this from the EA Store.

[string]

where is the ea download manager?

There is a link on the main help page. Click on customer support that is near the top of the page next to "log in".

The ea store layout and info is terrible and I dont know why they didnt make things much more clear with the obvious increase in pre orders since the ob confirmation for SE.

[Avien]

Oh, is that the big message they were going to anounce today, 'news of the SE'? I have been clicking on my refresh button (pressing F5 doesn't work on that site) waiting for something exciting to appear in the News section.

I guess the real biggie, is the open beta client download annoucement.

They never promised more. All Iain said would be revealed today was the list of partners. No more, no less.

[Bonafide]

Ok cool I found it. I got a question though. I got an email saying my "EA master account is ready" - the email address is EA-ctg0iecaaaabynea6d4pavelnyf4aa2q@email.ea.com.

As you can understand this concerns me. I get many pishing scams from ebay con artists with similar lengthy adresses, even with ."something.ebay.com" etc

[Klepa]

is Gamespot a partner in Finland? The list states Nordic (where gamespot is a partner), but below that, there's Finland separately, where gamespot isn't mentioned. Is Finland included in the nordic countries? I know it should be, but the rest of the world isn't so.. Finland-aware.

Just want to know if I should cancel my preorder.

[ela]

http://www.war-europe.com/ it shows the old basic with no updates. Yes I did clear my cache.


This works for me I can see an announcement too

HEY i can download the client?

http://www.war-europe.com/#/clientdl/?lang=enl

[Alfred]

Tnx for the info Avien, just browsed in here and noticed your thread and boy i was happy, have now canceled my normal preorder with headstart and instead i bought the EA download thingy. Yay Open beta for me :D

Some here is yelling about the price, dunno really all stores i have checked in sweden seam to have the same price as EA store.

Tnx!!!

[Bluefish]

They never promised more. All Iain said would be revealed today was the list of partners. No more, no less.

Drip-feed info FTW!

[Bonafide]

so will the client automatically just show up one day soon in the EA download manager ready to download or do I need to do something more specific than just log into the download manager?

[Foul Being]

Happy to see that GOA yet again forgot the Netherlands. Got my CE preorder tho.
Yeah, exactly what i was thinking !
I mean... so many different countries in that list except Holland ?

[Zaagazug]

Please clarify why then, I can quote Magnusk, Community Manager, saying they (I supose GOA) are typing the news. Right here:

GOA is responsible for communicating with us which they are doing. The distribution network, pricing in that network and the partners of that network (and the physical or digital shipping) is 100% EA though. So what Magnus is refering to is that he was waiting for the information from EA so he could give it to us.

[stefanw1337]

EA Store says:
"Status: Pre-Release Open beta: 06/09/08
Full Release: 18/09/08;"

I thought OB was 7th september :O
One day head start on the OB as well :P

[Dyonisis]

Oh well, cancelled my Play.com order and ordered from D2D. I have a had a CE on pre-order from HMV.COM for months only to find out today that its only instore you actually get the pre-order bonuses. So although its extra im going for D2D for OB and EA, and HMV for the cool CE, I really want the CE.

As a lad I used to LOVE Warhammer lead figures, never played the game but bought and painted the figues from GW with the proper paints, Citadel? And love the art in White Dwarf mag. Im still into my fantasy books and art so TBH the CE was a nobrainer.

Dyonisis

[EzTarget]

This works for me I can see an announcement too

HEY i can download the client?

http://www.war-europe.com/#/clientdl/?lang=enl


Hmmm, I wonder if I can use that client download with the key I get from D2D when they finally send out the info...

[ela]

downloading speed is very high, I need an hour to download the client :D


Yes you can use your keys from D2D or anywhere doesn't have to do from where you will download it.

[Arrandor]

I knew it, there was more, and just the news we wanted, well done GOA! :D

"At long last, the 12GB Open Beta client is now available for download through our website. This download is open for anyone who is logged in at our website, but only Open Beta testers will be able to run the client. Open Beta testers include all current beta testers, Collector's Edition pre-order customers as well as customers who bought a Standard Edition pre-order via one of our premium partners. To download the client without Open Beta access will only slow the download for other users so we kindly ask you to respect this.

Please note: current beta testers will be able to patch their clients; no new download is needed if you already have one."

[Masteen]

downloading speed is very high, I need an hour to download the client :D


Yes you can use your keys from D2D or anywhere doesn't have to do from where you will download it.


Hmmm... I'm trying to download client, but download/upload speed is 0 kb/s :/

Any ideas?

[Nates]

No UK retail partner at present. Disapointing, had hoped not to have to purchase a direct download version (really wanted a boxed copy).

Fingers crossed a UK and Netherlands retailler will be agreed in the coming days.

[Xanthian]

how come play are offering a headstart code if they aren't a partner

[Brimweave]

No UK E-retailer or Store? That is very stupid. I and like many people like to have a box and disc for the game. I know with downloads you can make a DVD copy but its not the same as getting the box.

It not the fact really that that I cannot buy a hard copy of the preorder that is the issue but its the fact nearly every other country in the EU has a retailer or e-store to buy a hard copy from except the UK.

It going to put alot of people off buying the preorder as well.

[Rendrag]

I have looked but can't see if this has been answered, but has anybody already received their D2D keys yet in the UK, as I am still waiting.

[phoenix360]

funny how EAs the only premium lol, i'm waiting till they let a retailer with a box go on the ob preorder list

[Arcantir]

how come play are offering a headstart code if they aren't a partner

Premium means access to open beta, all pre-orders give head start :) (as far as I am aware)

[Ajantis]

Premium means access to open beta, all pre-orders give head start :) (as far as I am aware)

i did pre order the game, but becouse its not a pre order kit im not allowed to play from day 1 on.... realy stupid!

pre order kit(boxed) are not avalible in netherlands

[Dyonisis]

i did pre order the game, but becouse its not a pre order kit im not allowed to play from day 1 on.... realy stupid!

pre order kit(boxed) are not availble in netherlands

Agree, I pre-ordered the CE from HMV months ago, only to find out today that you only get the OB/EA if you actually pre-order in store. No where on the WAR EU, or HMV site did it state this, I have now ordered a D2D copy to get those benefits(Kept CE pre order cos I want it :)).

[Draig]

No UK E-retailer or Store? That is very stupid. I and like many people like to have a box and disc for the game. I know with downloads you can make a DVD copy but its not the same as getting the box.

It not the fact really that that I cannot buy a hard copy of the preorder that is the issue but its the fact nearly every other country in the EU has a retailer or e-store to buy a hard copy from except the UK.

It going to put alot of people off buying the preorder as well.

Which retailers have you looked at that told you, you cannot get the game from them in a box in time for release?

Have you tried GAME? Or Amazon? Or Play? Or HMV? Or...many others I am sure...a quick look around will give some rewards I am sure.

That list I am convinced is not completed yet. So if you really want to wait until some retailer is on the list, give it a day or two would be my advice.

Personally I would just go order it from somewhere and ignore the list <shrug>

I agree that the list on the website is bad and SHOULD be more complete already. Then again that is why we have a really awsome FAQ (see sig). Thus far I am not impressed by the EU website. To say the least. So, we do our best to work around it.

Umm. The fact I done it has no bearing on my view it is an awsome FAQ, of course :grin:

[Tyn]

I am going to wait until tomorrow afternoon/evening to see if Magnus/Iain give us anymore details on different Pre-order (hopefully retail and preimum) allies before i decide what to do i think.

But atleast things are starting to shape up into a not so Doooooooooooom!!!! situation.

I guess now is the time i turn around, bend over and allow folks to kick me for being such a drama queen / panic sheep for these last few weeks.

Don't get me wrong, GOA/EA/Mythic could have handled the EU much, much, MUCH better, but they are apparently going to be ready for launch after all, so kick away!

[Vladdax]

Premium means access to open beta, all pre-orders give head start :) (as far as I am aware)

Only stores in that list get the headstart. But other stores not on the list don't seem to get anything.

Although people like play.com are not on the lsit and advertising headstart so who knows...

[Draig]

Only stores in that list get the headstart. But other stores not on the list don't seem to get anything.

Although people like play.com are not on the lsit and advertising headstart so who knows...

The list isn't completed yet.

If Play.com are advertising the headstart there is a 99% chance that they already have it, but if you wait I am sure GOA will add to the list and confirm some more stuff shortly.

[Skyldig]

I have a question about the D2D pre-order.

I don't live in UK (I live in Denmark), but since we don't have a national D2D-site, I guess it's fine to buy it at www.direct2drive.co.uk (http://www.direct2drive.co.uk). Am I wrong?

[Yves]

Where do I pre-order the game with premium features if I am from Austria :confused:

Is it possible to order the game through the German EA Store?

Thank you in advance for your help!

[Draig]

I have a question about the D2D pre-order.

I don't live in UK (I live in Denmark), but since we don't have a national D2D-site, I guess it's fine to buy it at www.direct2drive.co.uk (http://www.direct2drive.co.uk). Am I wrong?

Where do I pre-order the game with premium features if I am from Austria :confused:

Is it possible to order the game through the German EA Store?

Thank you in advance for your help!

For both of these sort of questions the answer is usually yes.

HOWEVER

PLEASE check directly with the stores themselves first!

[Skyldig]

For both of these sort of questions the answer is usually yes.

HOWEVER

PLEASE check directly with the stores themselves first!

Hehe. Tank you.

I've actually already pre-ordered at D2D, and I was able to select my country and use a Danish credit card. I just wanted to hear if anyone else have pre-ordered from direct2drive.co.uk, who is not form the UK.

[Otani]

I'll just ask it here, since I probably did something wrong.

I pre-ordered WH from Ea-store, but is it the box with game or just the direct download that I ordered for?

(I'm from the Netherlands btw, and had no idea where to order it anywhere else)

[Draig]

I'll just ask it here, since I probably did something wrong.

I pre-ordered WH from Ea-store, but is it the box with game or just the direct download that I ordered for?

(I'm from the Netherlands btw, and had no idea where to order it anywhere else)


EA Store is direct download only. Some details in the FAQ. (see sig)

[DeafJimmy]

Hehe. Tank you.

I've actually already pre-ordered at D2D, and I was able to select my country and use a Danish credit card. I just wanted to hear if anyone else have pre-ordered from direct2drive.co.uk, who is not form the UK.
Yep i ordered from D2D and I´m from spain and didnt give me any problems. EA store on the other hand didn´t work I dont´t know why I did everything right but just wouldn´t let me download. And yes i was downloading from the spanish ea store not american.

[Otani]

EA Store is direct download only. Some details in the FAQ. (see sig)

Thought so, thanks. =)

Well, guess I'll just stick with it. Wont make too much of a difference.

[Puchu]

Hehe. Tank you.

I've actually already pre-ordered at D2D, and I was able to select my country and use a Danish credit card. I just wanted to hear if anyone else have pre-ordered from direct2drive.co.uk, who is not form the UK.

Iam from the Netherlands and preordered from direct2drive.co.uk to, no problems at all, ordered from D2D before. There are no premium boxes in the Netherland so far i know, only standard se box, and release date isnt accurate to.

[tooly]

Has ANYONE who ordered from EA got their beta key yet?

[Cadros]

No, i certainly haven't. Not heard of any others either.

Of course every other site gets them first, well done EA! Even GOA has surpassed you now :-D

[CGAriddles]

Got my open beta key from D2D this morning :)

[Akabane_K]

Has anybody had any reply yet on whether Play do actually offer Premium yet, whether that reply came from Play themselves or GOA.

Cheers.

[Reksaw]

If I order from D2D will I have to download the open beta client from http://www.war-europe.com/#/clientdl/?lang=enl

or will they supply me with a link of their own?

[Duffmaister]

If I order from D2D will I have to download the open beta client from http://www.war-europe.com/#/clientdl/?lang=enl

or will they supply me with a link of their own?
I assume it's available in their download manager program but the one from War-europe should work also (I downloaded through war-europe).

[Reksaw]

I assume it's available in their download manager program but the one from GOA:s site should work also (I downloaded through war-europe). The open beta key from D2D should work on any open beta client.

Just bought it from D2D and I just get the a key to OB. They probably put up the fullversion the 14th (or 13th 23:59:59)

[BlowFish]

If you want guaranteed Open Beta access you have two choices, EA or D2D. One is cheaper than the other. Nothing to do with GOA.


You have two choices currently.

. Negotiations with other European retailers are being finalized, so we expect other retailers to be upgraded to 'premium' status, also offering Open Beta access with their pre-order.


Please get a move on it seems pretty late in the day to still be negotiatiating this!

[BlowFish]

GOA are totally useless, I wish EA could just buy them out of the old contract. The communication within the company really needs to be looked at.

I am dreading playing on the EU servers and wish I hadn't been so hasty ordering the 2 x CE when it was released and instead purchased a US version.

It's not too late to cancel and do just that.

[BlowFish]

Same here... Mauritius Indian Ocean
Latency 350-400 (thank you Orange/wannadoo) Mauritius/Orange telecom do traffic shaping during business hours...now you understand why I don`t trust GOA(same company)
downloading the game will take 4-5 days(connection reset after 8 hours)
1 euro = 42 rupees 1 pound = 53 rupees
if I play on US the game is cheaper for me (+ 8-9 GMT)

yep I'll just smile and be grateful :grin:

At least you where good for Dark & Light hehe (actually that was hosted in Paris but the devs where your neighbours).

Seriously it is kind of bad when you think its France telecom's network end to end.

[Masterian]

I preordered my copies on EA Store. Digital is the only option if you want it in the UK apparently. What happened to game boxes i dont see why i should pay £39.99 and still have to download the client. the game is amazing GOA is really screwing up though. wake up.

[grindae]

I preordered my copies on EA Store. Digital is the only option if you want it in the UK apparently. What happened to game boxes i dont see why i should pay £39.99 and still have to download the client. the game is amazing GOA is really screwing up though. wake up.

EA handled distribution of the game copies and such not GOA. GAO are running the servers / account management etc etc.

[Masterian]

EA handled distribution of the game copies and such not GOA. GAO are running the servers / account management etc etc.


Why is it £7.00 more on EA than D2D ? i am sure this has been covered in the 200 replies that past.

[grindae]

Why is it £7.00 more on EA than D2D ? i am sure this has been covered in the 200 replies that past.

Retailers are free to charge what they want. There is an RRP but its not a legal requirement that all outlets sell at this recommended price, thats why its recommended.

[Masterian]

i demand i get £7.00 worth of goodies in my first chars bags ! I said it first !

D2D wasnt listed at the time anyhow.

[dieter]

It is quite obvious that we have to download it if we want to play Open Beta or participate in Headstart.

All the DVDs would be ready somewhere about 18th and that would be a little to late. ;)

[Masterian]

bah to hell with it .. digital download or not this game is going to be awesome ! good luck to everyone :)

[Otani]

Well, my download's done and it's uploading now for the people who are still downloading. x)

[Nhindael]

hello everyone
Have some doubts about the CE nd its available status.Don't know if anyone have already asked this , if yes i'm sorry for doublepost.

Well the CE situation ( Pre -order kit, CE box etc) is very confused.
Many e-store like gamestop nd many retailer like mediaword (and many more) still sell a pre-order kit, but if buyer ask about date of release , price of CE nd if they can get a refund in order of the pre-order kit price, or if can take really a CE box or if they pay only for this kit,
they dont received a clarify answers nd this get into confusion.

However , No info received from retailer nd e-store. They still sell a pre-order kit , but buyer don't know if he can take a CE box.
In war-europe on CE page is write all CE to all partner are sold out.
How is possible that some shop still sell a CE pre-order?
Why GOA don't say nothing about this situation?

tks
regard