OP Online Stores do not charge you for pre ordering a game via the internet, they do not charge you until the game ships. Its part of every online store's pre order policy. If your not able to get one online via amazon or instore via gamestop look at Best Buy (if they got their crap working) or Walmart, there's also 2 other retailers listed on the main warhammeronline site. Walmart is NOT listed on Warhammeronline.com's website but they are selling the CE and sometime by May you get the Rave Card. Essentially walmart pre orders are eastore.com pre orders. If you really want the collector's edition don't poke around hoping they get you your keys and call Gamestop on your own alot because THEY screwed up. You can't fault mythic for this one Mark Jacobs has expressed his dismay over this several times and has been looking into things since it started happening. Every Collector's edition is supposed to get the codes. Only 60k codes in the exist in the US. Gamestop fucked themselves by giving out bunches and bunches of those codes several days early to people pre ordering the Normal Edition.
The only thing I blame mythic for, and honestly I usually dont bother with pre orders or CE's so this may be the norm but giving the early access/IG items through codes is just asking for trouble. With only 60k coppies it couldnt be that hard to gives thoes special keys (which I am assuming they do anyway) on the jewlcase and sending the CE buyers there coppies a week or 2 early to allow the early access. The beta code I understand, I cant think of any better way to do it and trust me I dont blame them for Gamestops screwup on that one.
Luckily (alhtough my origional post was somewhat invalidated) our store manager, while not the brightest person in the world does try to make things right. He called the corperate office and got me a code. Thanks to you guys I got it entered.
If you pre-ordered the CE from EB/Gamestop online good luck getting your codes. When the store manager talked to whoever it was in Corperate they really dont have any coodes left except for the few they are keeping for themself or there friends. I got really lucky in getting mine.
Also elven, TY for the info on how online store buying works. I generally have not bought things online and never pre-ordered anything online so I wasnt sure how it worked but since I do I can stop giving gamestop my money.
my gamestop has a crap load of codes in they actully have there stuff together there they said my metal gear solid 4 online pre order stuff will be in this weeks today or within afew days.
btw when does open beta start? havent recieved email for it yet
btw when does open beta start? havent recieved email for it yet
Most likely not for another 5-6 months, unless they're planning a longer one. Usually though they only last about 1 month for basic mass-stress testing, and finding lots of small bugs really fast!
Kemih ~ 13 Red Mage | Currently playing FFXI & LOTRO, awaiting Warhammer Online & Aion...
my gamestop has a crap load of codes in they actully have there stuff together there they said my metal gear solid 4 online pre order stuff will be in this weeks today or within afew days.
btw when does open beta start? havent recieved email for it yet
That makes me want to give gamestop my money even less. All it shows me is how much they really dont have there crap togeather. One store has a ton of codes while another store is calling the main offices and being told they arent getting any codes? For thoes stores with the codes great, but as an overall busness for a chain store that shows really bad managment. I understand larger cities get more codes but to completely cut off other stores...well........ Yea my friends and I will no longer be shopping at Gamestop. I will get my CE from them only because there arent really anymore options but after that I'm done with them. I know my and my few friends wont make a dent in there overall sales and they really wont care, but thats still 50-100 a month from me alone they wont be getting. I was constantly trading in ps2 and 360 games for ones I havent beaten/played or wanted to play again. Now I will just hold onto what I have and be picky about my purchases and get them at best buy or amazon.
"If you pre-ordered the CE from EB/Gamestop online good luck getting your codes. When the store manager talked to whoever it was in Corperate they really dont have any coodes left except for the few they are keeping for themself or there friends. I got really lucky in getting mine."
Or just check your email as both mine just came in this afternoon from gamestop for my online orders from there - also tons others got theirs this afternoon in email - no luck involved
I found it quite strange that when I went there to upgrade my pre order of AoC, they just handed me a slip for WAR with the 3 codes (OB, Head Start and In game Items), specially since my pre orders for WAR were made through Amazon on March 26th. I also warn people to keep an eye out for Amazon since I get a feeling that A LOT of pre orders are going to get canned. Even if you did get your pre order code from Amazon they might cancel your pre order since they might have exceeded their allotted amount of Collectors Editions. Of course I'm speculating regarding Amazon, but its just a strange feeling I'm getting, its not the first time that they've cancelled a pre-order.
Well i hope they didnt take more then they had i just got a pre-order in. Ill proly just drop $5 at gamestop just incase. They said they would call me when the codes came in.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day. And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
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I found it quite strange that when I went there to upgrade my pre order of AoC, they just handed me a slip for WAR with the 3 codes (OB, Head Start and In game Items), specially since my pre orders for WAR were made through Amazon on March 26th. I also warn people to keep an eye out for Amazon since I get a feeling that A LOT of pre orders are going to get canned. Even if you did get your pre order code from Amazon they might cancel your pre order since they might have exceeded their allotted amount of Collectors Editions. Of course I'm speculating regarding Amazon, but its just a strange feeling I'm getting, its not the first time that they've cancelled a pre-order.
There's only 60,000 Codes Available and Amazon gives you your codes Immediately (Mark Jacobs on Warhammer Alliance stated there's only 60k copies of the CE and only 60 codes, which means if anyone gets screwed over they're getting screwed by Gamestop who's employees have haphazardly been giving theirs out)
Not that its possible someone won't order and get No codes then later be told sorry you were to late..but anyone who's already recieved their amazon codes will get a CE.
Please Refer to Doom Cat with all conspiracies & evil corporation complaints. He'll give you the simple explination of..WE"RE ALL DOOMED!
I just bought a copy from Amazon about 30 minutes ago. The code works fine and they were in stock when I ordered. Thanks for telling me about Gamestops problem and I was able to cancel my pre-order in time from them.
I just bought a copy from Amazon about 30 minutes ago. The code works fine and they were in stock when I ordered. Thanks for telling me about Gamestops problem and I was able to cancel my pre-order in time from them.
dam i pre-ordered mine a little before you and havent gotten codes yet.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day. And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
AMD 4800 2.4ghz-3GB RAM 533mhz-EVGA 9500GT 512mb-320gb HD
It's on a digital media page. Look at your order and it will tell you how to access the codes. You get them as soon as you order.
Oh and the third code is the Beta. I put the first one in by mistake, I should learn to read everything before I act, and it said invalid. Then I read it was for the head start not the beta.
It's on a digital media page. Look at your order and it will tell you how to access the codes. You get them as soon as you order. Oh and the third code is the Beta. I put the first one in by mistake, I should learn to read everything before I act, and it said invalid. Then I read it was for the head start not the beta.
i looked at my order and couldnt find where it said to get codes.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day. And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
AMD 4800 2.4ghz-3GB RAM 533mhz-EVGA 9500GT 512mb-320gb HD
To find your Beta codes open your recently placed orders.
Now click on the link that displays the game.
It should say: Items ordered then on the next line 1 of: Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Collectors Edition [DVD-ROM]
Click on the link.
When the page opens it will show a picture of the box. And there will the name of the game with the price under it. Under that you will see a box that says Pre-Order and Get Three Bonus Codes. In that box it has a link to Amazon's Media Library. In that library there is a download section. in that section you'll find the codes.
Order from EB/Gamestop online. I got my codes today and if my past experience is any indication the game will arrive at my house the day of the games release (or pre-release in the case of CE folks). Get it from amazon.com and you'll see it when you see it and you'll be darn lucky if that's anywhere near the release date.
Order from EB/Gamestop online. I got my codes today and if my past experience is any indication the game will arrive at my house the day of the games release (or pre-release in the case of CE folks). Get it from amazon.com and you'll see it when you see it and you'll be darn lucky if that's anywhere near the release date.
Not too worried if the early access doesn't let me play a day or 2 after retail starts awaiting my order! I'll have my chars created and names reserved rdy to go...not the end of the world if I don't get to play for 1-2 days!
Kemih ~ 13 Red Mage | Currently playing FFXI & LOTRO, awaiting Warhammer Online & Aion...
Order from EB/Gamestop online. I got my codes today and if my past experience is any indication the game will arrive at my house the day of the games release (or pre-release in the case of CE folks). Get it from amazon.com and you'll see it when you see it and you'll be darn lucky if that's anywhere near the release date.
did you recieve your key via snail-mail?
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Order from EB/Gamestop online. I got my codes today and if my past experience is any indication the game will arrive at my house the day of the games release (or pre-release in the case of CE folks). Get it from amazon.com and you'll see it when you see it and you'll be darn lucky if that's anywhere near the release date.
I've never had any problems with preorders form Amazon in the past. If I don't get something release day then its usually the next day at the latest.
I've been ordering from amazon for years and I've never had a problem getting my preorders on time. If you put in the cheap shipping it will take a while to get there unless they're doing a special pre order deal like with the Harry Potter books.
I've got mine on order for over night so i'll get my package on time :P I've had more problems with Gamestop than with any other store the business course most of that is just bad corporate handling on their part and not necessarily the store's fault.
Please Refer to Doom Cat with all conspiracies & evil corporation complaints. He'll give you the simple explination of..WE"RE ALL DOOMED!
I pre-order my copy the day it was release from in-store at GameStop, When I ordered I asked if they got in codes in, guy looked at me as if I was messed up in the head and gave a no effort look around the cash register. Than asked for my email and say yeah,yeah we will email them to you. I didn't believe him for a second so I left, came back the next day asked the manager again he did a little bit better search and still didn't have a clue what I was talking about and asked for my phone number and promised me he get me a copy of the codes be this WEEK (he ended up never calling me). So then I call corp to see whats going on with this store, spoke to one of there spokes person who still didn't have a clue what I was talking about so he put me on hold to find out. Then said yeah, yeah codes are still in the mail for some stores and that I should hear back from my store once they got the codes. So after hearing this I called my store the next day to see if they got them in. I talked to the manager again asking about the codes he told me he would call around and call me back in 15mins so I was like finally someone was actually doing something. I waited for a hour the guy never called me back. So I called a different store in my area. Asked if they had the codes and wouldn't you know they do, So I tell him my story and the guy tells me to come in and pick of the codes.
I'm done with gamestop this was to much of a hassle
I pre-order my copy the day it was release from in-store at GameStop, When I ordered I asked if they got in codes in, guy looked at me as if I was messed up in the head and gave a no effort look around the cash register. Than asked for my email and say yeah,yeah we will email them to you. I didn't believe him for a second so I left, came back the next day asked the manager again he did a little bit better search and still didn't have a clue what I was talking about and asked for my phone number and promised me he get me a copy of the codes be this WEEK (he ended up never calling me). So then I call corp to see whats going on with this store, spoke to one of there spokes person who still didn't have a clue what I was talking about so he put me on hold to find out. Then said yeah, yeah codes are still in the mail for some stores and that I should hear back from my store once they got the codes. So after hearing this I called my store the next day to see if they got them in. I talked to the manager again asking about the codes he told me he would call around and call me back in 15mins so I was like finally someone was actually doing something. I waited for a hour the guy never called me back. So I called a different store in my area. Asked if they had the codes and wouldn't you know they do, So I tell him my story and the guy tells me to come in and pick of the codes. I'm done with gamestop this was to much of a hassle
Yup. The one thing I will admit is the store manager from my area is a pretty good guy. If it wasnt for him I wouldnt have gotten my codes. IMO Gamestop/EB needs to get there crap togeather. They are starting to become to the game selling world what EA became in the game creators world.....A joke. EA is trying to get there reputation back as good game makers but getting your reputation back in the positive is alot harder than getting it in the negative.
It sounds like thoes that pre-ordered online from GS or EB arent having many problems but it seems thoes of us that went into the store are having problems. Thats even worse IMO than them just screwing everything up.
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The only thing I blame mythic for, and honestly I usually dont bother with pre orders or CE's so this may be the norm but giving the early access/IG items through codes is just asking for trouble. With only 60k coppies it couldnt be that hard to gives thoes special keys (which I am assuming they do anyway) on the jewlcase and sending the CE buyers there coppies a week or 2 early to allow the early access. The beta code I understand, I cant think of any better way to do it and trust me I dont blame them for Gamestops screwup on that one.
Luckily (alhtough my origional post was somewhat invalidated) our store manager, while not the brightest person in the world does try to make things right. He called the corperate office and got me a code. Thanks to you guys I got it entered.
If you pre-ordered the CE from EB/Gamestop online good luck getting your codes. When the store manager talked to whoever it was in Corperate they really dont have any coodes left except for the few they are keeping for themself or there friends. I got really lucky in getting mine.
Also elven, TY for the info on how online store buying works. I generally have not bought things online and never pre-ordered anything online so I wasnt sure how it worked but since I do I can stop giving gamestop my money.
my gamestop has a crap load of codes in they actully have there stuff together there they said my metal gear solid 4 online pre order stuff will be in this weeks today or within afew days.
btw when does open beta start? havent recieved email for it yet
Most likely not for another 5-6 months, unless they're planning a longer one. Usually though they only last about 1 month for basic mass-stress testing, and finding lots of small bugs really fast!
Kemih ~ 13 Red Mage | Currently playing FFXI & LOTRO, awaiting Warhammer Online & Aion...
yea probly right just thats a long itme to hold onto a pre order...
That makes me want to give gamestop my money even less. All it shows me is how much they really dont have there crap togeather. One store has a ton of codes while another store is calling the main offices and being told they arent getting any codes? For thoes stores with the codes great, but as an overall busness for a chain store that shows really bad managment. I understand larger cities get more codes but to completely cut off other stores...well........ Yea my friends and I will no longer be shopping at Gamestop. I will get my CE from them only because there arent really anymore options but after that I'm done with them. I know my and my few friends wont make a dent in there overall sales and they really wont care, but thats still 50-100 a month from me alone they wont be getting. I was constantly trading in ps2 and 360 games for ones I havent beaten/played or wanted to play again. Now I will just hold onto what I have and be picky about my purchases and get them at best buy or amazon.
they have codes because only a few people have pre order here ... thats the only reason there getting my metalg ear solid stuff here soon 2
"If you pre-ordered the CE from EB/Gamestop online good luck getting your codes. When the store manager talked to whoever it was in Corperate they really dont have any coodes left except for the few they are keeping for themself or there friends. I got really lucky in getting mine."
Or just check your email as both mine just came in this afternoon from gamestop for my online orders from there - also tons others got theirs this afternoon in email - no luck involved
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I found it quite strange that when I went there to upgrade my pre order of AoC, they just handed me a slip for WAR with the 3 codes (OB, Head Start and In game Items), specially since my pre orders for WAR were made through Amazon on March 26th.
I also warn people to keep an eye out for Amazon since I get a feeling that A LOT of pre orders are going to get canned. Even if you did get your pre order code from Amazon they might cancel your pre order since they might have exceeded their allotted amount of Collectors Editions.
Of course I'm speculating regarding Amazon, but its just a strange feeling I'm getting, its not the first time that they've cancelled a pre-order.
Well i hope they didnt take more then they had i just got a pre-order in. Ill proly just drop $5 at gamestop just incase. They said they would call me when the codes came in.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day.
And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
AMD 4800 2.4ghz-3GB RAM 533mhz-EVGA 9500GT 512mb-320gb HD
Not that its possible someone won't order and get No codes then later be told sorry you were to late..but anyone who's already recieved their amazon codes will get a CE.
Please Refer to Doom Cat with all conspiracies & evil corporation complaints. He'll give you the simple explination of..WE"RE ALL DOOMED!
I just bought a copy from Amazon about 30 minutes ago. The code works fine and they were in stock when I ordered. Thanks for telling me about Gamestops problem and I was able to cancel my pre-order in time from them.
dam i pre-ordered mine a little before you and havent gotten codes yet.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day.
And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
AMD 4800 2.4ghz-3GB RAM 533mhz-EVGA 9500GT 512mb-320gb HD
It's on a digital media page. Look at your order and it will tell you how to access the codes. You get them as soon as you order.
Oh and the third code is the Beta. I put the first one in by mistake, I should learn to read everything before I act, and it said invalid. Then I read it was for the head start not the beta.
i looked at my order and couldnt find where it said to get codes.
Hold on Snow Leopard, imma let you finish, but Windows had one of the best operating systems of all time.
If the Powerball lottery was like Lotro, nobody would win for 2 years, and then everyone in Nebraska would win on the same day.
And then Nebraska would get nerfed.-pinkwood lotro fourms
AMD 4800 2.4ghz-3GB RAM 533mhz-EVGA 9500GT 512mb-320gb HD
To find your Beta codes open your recently placed orders.
Now click on the link that displays the game.
It should say: Items ordered then on the next line 1 of: Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Collectors Edition [DVD-ROM]
Click on the link.
When the page opens it will show a picture of the box. And there will the name of the game with the price under it. Under that you will see a box that says Pre-Order and Get Three Bonus Codes. In that box it has a link to Amazon's Media Library. In that library there is a download section. in that section you'll find the codes.
Order from EB/Gamestop online. I got my codes today and if my past experience is any indication the game will arrive at my house the day of the games release (or pre-release in the case of CE folks). Get it from amazon.com and you'll see it when you see it and you'll be darn lucky if that's anywhere near the release date.
http://www.greycouncil.org/
Not too worried if the early access doesn't let me play a day or 2 after retail starts awaiting my order! I'll have my chars created and names reserved rdy to go...not the end of the world if I don't get to play for 1-2 days!
Kemih ~ 13 Red Mage | Currently playing FFXI & LOTRO, awaiting Warhammer Online & Aion...
did you recieve your key via snail-mail?
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot foot stomping on a human face -- forever."
I've never had any problems with preorders form Amazon in the past. If I don't get something release day then its usually the next day at the latest.
Games I've Played: WoW, FFXI, SWG, CoH, EVE Online
Games I'm Waiting for: WAR, Stargate Worlds
I've been ordering from amazon for years and I've never had a problem getting my preorders on time. If you put in the cheap shipping it will take a while to get there unless they're doing a special pre order deal like with the Harry Potter books.
I've got mine on order for over night so i'll get my package on time :P I've had more problems with Gamestop than with any other store the business course most of that is just bad corporate handling on their part and not necessarily the store's fault.
Please Refer to Doom Cat with all conspiracies & evil corporation complaints. He'll give you the simple explination of..WE"RE ALL DOOMED!
I pre-order my copy the day it was release from in-store at GameStop, When I ordered I asked if they got in codes in, guy looked at me as if I was messed up in the head and gave a no effort look around the cash register. Than asked for my email and say yeah,yeah we will email them to you. I didn't believe him for a second so I left, came back the next day asked the manager again he did a little bit better search and still didn't have a clue what I was talking about and asked for my phone number and promised me he get me a copy of the codes be this WEEK (he ended up never calling me). So then I call corp to see whats going on with this store, spoke to one of there spokes person who still didn't have a clue what I was talking about so he put me on hold to find out. Then said yeah, yeah codes are still in the mail for some stores and that I should hear back from my store once they got the codes. So after hearing this I called my store the next day to see if they got them in. I talked to the manager again asking about the codes he told me he would call around and call me back in 15mins so I was like finally someone was actually doing something. I waited for a hour the guy never called me back. So I called a different store in my area. Asked if they had the codes and wouldn't you know they do, So I tell him my story and the guy tells me to come in and pick of the codes.
I'm done with gamestop this was to much of a hassle
It sounds like thoes that pre-ordered online from GS or EB arent having many problems but it seems thoes of us that went into the store are having problems. Thats even worse IMO than them just screwing everything up.