Ripped off, World of Warcraft HELP!!!!!!

[janitorC7]

ok, So I went out a bought WoW, Installed it only for their online account thing to say that my activation Code was invalid and had already been taken (yes, the one in the ****ing box). I finally got a hold of sombody at Blizzard that told me that this happens a lot due to the fact that there is some coded pattern that people on the internet found out and that they had created activation key generators that were creating other peoples activation keys...


So, if anybody out there has a unused activation Key I could use I would be excedingly greatfull. I already even also bought a time card and stuff like that.... and in return if there is any favor I can do for you, ASK, I'm not sure how much there is I can do that does not exceed the price of WoW, but if you can think of anything..... ??

So, if anybody has any pitty on my ripped off soul, PLEASE PM me a Activation Code. And if so, you rock

[Allotriophagy]

This might not be what you are looking for but...would you like my account?

I played on a US server for a bit but really should not be playing at all!

Highest char is only a 24 hunter.

There is about 100 gold and various nice items, spread over the chars.

[Dagless]

Same thing happened with my Doom 3. Had to play them at their own game and use a keygen myself :(

[mkrishnan]

Erm... without downplaying Allotriophagy's generosity at all... if you purchased a copy and have proof of purchase, we need you to make Blizzard give you access or your money back. They need to take responsibility for this. You don't need to be getting account codes from people on the net....

[crazycat]

I have a level 60 warlock with full teir 2.5 (AQ40 gear), best 1 hand sword from naxx which puts him at around +600 spell damage. You can use him if you want?

Just joking.

Your best bet is to contact the retail store you bought it from they might replace it.

[Allotriophagy]

Erm... without downplaying Allotriophagy's generosity at all... if you purchased a copy and have proof of purchase, we need you to make Blizzard give you access or your money back. They need to take responsibility for this. You don't need to be getting account codes from people on the net....

Yes, try and get your money back and take this godforsaken account off me. Please!

[mkrishnan]

Yes, try and get your money back and take this godforsaken account off me. Please!

:D

Everything I hear tells me this game is like crack cocaine... :eek:

[janitorC7]

This might not be what you are looking for but...would you like my account?

I played on a US server for a bit but really should not be playing at all!

Highest char is only a 24 hunter.

There is about 100 gold and various nice items, spread over the chars.


That works Perfectly

[Allotriophagy]

:D

Everything I hear tells me this game is like crack cocaine... :eek:

Well, something like that!

I played ages ago and got bored and got rid of the account. But then I got a 14 day US trial and played in a Mac guild for a bit. Upgraded to the full version for $40, bought some gold from Chinese farmers (yes, terrible I know but 300 gold for $20 is a bargain), pimped out my hunter and then...got bored. It is not as much fun without your friends.

I'm perfectly ready to write off the $60 (which is only about £30 anyway) and spend my time crapping myself every time I go up a staircaise in F.E.A.R.

[janitorC7]

Erm... without downplaying Allotriophagy's generosity at all... if you purchased a copy and have proof of purchase, we need you to make Blizzard give you access or your money back. They need to take responsibility for this. You don't need to be getting account codes from people on the net....

Yea, I wish. Blizzard basicly just told me to suck it and its not their fault that another person was able to "Guess" their Activation Codes. The Game aint exactly cheep either

[FleurDuMal]

Yes, try and get your money back and take this godforsaken account off me. Please!

Is it really that addictive? I've never played it as I doubt my Macbook would be up to it :confused: :(

[QCassidy352]

Yea, I wish. Blizzard basicly just told me to suck it and its not their fault that another person was able to "Guess" their Activation Codes. The Game aint exactly cheep either

Try again. It IS their fault because they could have made key codes that were harder to "guess." You paid, and they owe you a code that works.

[Allotriophagy]

Is it really that addictive? I've never played it as I doubt my Macbook would be up to it :confused: :(

Truthfully, I just feel a bit stupid about trying to get back into it. I enjoyed playing my priest in the EU, with my long-time guild with whom I had played other games with. I feel a bit lonely on the US servers, due to the time difference. Not even my vast piles of gold helped. I would log in, run around for a bit, get fed up, log out. Then do it again an hour or a day later.

I should have just stayed away from it, really. I have to concentrate on uni. It can be extremely addictive if you enjoy your character, have people to say hi to you when you log in, have people to chat to whilst you grind. But generally it does feel like you are throwing time into a hole if you do not have the "social" side of it to distract you.

Anyway, he has taken the account details from me on AIM and will change the pass. And I can uninstall it from my computer. Woohoo! I AM FREEEEE.

[mrgreen4242]

Try again. It IS their fault because they could have made key codes that were harder to "guess." You paid, and they owe you a code that works.

Exactly. Call again, make it clear you have the original key on the CD/certificate/wherever they put it and tell them you would like it replaced. They can deactivate keys, and issue new ones, so demand they invalidate the one that was in your box and issue a new one. It's a zero sum game for them, and you get what you paid for, while some scammer gets what he deserves: nothing.

Offer to fax or scan and email in a copy of your key certificate/cd back or where the key is printed, along with your reciept if you still have it. If they still say no, threaten to call the BBB, your state's AG, or your lawyer.

[Josh]

Try again. It IS their fault because they could have made key codes that were harder to "guess." You paid, and they owe you a code that works.

right on.

You are a valid paying customer, and deserve a working game.

If that is not possible due to access code theft, that is Blizzard's responsibility to fix or work around - not yours.

Don't do their work for them. Tell them you have a proof of purchase, the box, everything, and would be cooperative in proving that in return that THEY make your game work.

The customer shouldn't have to jump through hoops and get on the net in search of work-arounds due to corporate incompetency.

[lmalave]

Is it really that addictive? I've never played it as I doubt my Macbook would be up to it :confused: :(

I have a MacBook, it plays fine. Get about 15 fps outdoors and 30 fps indoors. And yes, it is that addictive, at least for a while. I usually start getting bored after a few weeks though (I've played a night elf druid to level 24, an orc warlock to level 37, and a gnome rogue to level 27).

[lmalave]

Well, something like that!

I played ages ago and got bored and got rid of the account. But then I got a 14 day US trial and played in a Mac guild for a bit. Upgraded to the full version for $40, bought some gold from Chinese farmers (yes, terrible I know but 300 gold for $20 is a bargain), pimped out my hunter and then...got bored. It is not as much fun without your friends.

I'm perfectly ready to write off the $60 (which is only about £30 anyway) and spend my time crapping myself every time I go up a staircaise in F.E.A.R.

Where did you find a Mac guild?

[gloss]

I have a MacBook, it plays fine. Get about 15 fps outdoors and 30 fps indoors. And yes, it is that addictive, at least for a while. I usually start getting bored after a few weeks though (I've played a night elf druid to level 24, an orc warlock to level 37, and a gnome rogue to level 27).

The game begins at 60.

[Josh]

The game begins at 60.

Or ends at 60, depending on what you like.

I've got a 60 rogue, 40 warlock, 29 hunter, 28 shaman, and 14 mage.

I prefer leveling and pre-raid instances to the raid content.

At 60, all there is left to do is raid or PvP - both of which will put the "grind" you think leveling is to shame.

I'd rather invest 4 hours into leveling, getting new gear, spells, abilities, and new content than spend 4 hours in the time-sink of raiding for the *chance* to get a new item :)

[kildjean]

This is BS.

Janitor, I work at EBGames/Gamestop as a manager. If you bought it there or at best buy or any other store, Simply return the game, bring your receit and they they will give you a new one.

i think you might have bought the game from someone else but they didnt gave u the account. if that is so, you were ripped off.

And for all of you, World of Warcraft is only $19.99

Kil

[kildjean]

I have a 60 shammy and a 60 pali in malganis and crushridge respectively... i think the real game begins at 60, but it depends if you have a cool guild to hang with, and that sometimes is not the case.

My guild made sure everyone that is an officer in the game got thir noxramas tiered armor... (tier 3). and now we are helping others get their respective armors.

But the most important part of the game which has become lost in all the leveling is the story behind it. So I have started doing the story line quests and pretty much look forward to the Buring Crusade Expansion to finish the story line, and then I will go into pvp and what not.

WoW is an awesome game there is stuff for everyone to do, that is why it has become so successfull.

Kil

[ijimk]

does anyone here play on Icecrown? I have a Lvl 60 undead Warrior named Gwindor.

[MacRumorUser]

bought some gold from Chinese farmers (yes, terrible I know but 300 gold for $20 is a bargain)

A bargain. You do know your paying for somthing that doesnt exist right ;) :D

[Allotriophagy]

A bargain. You do know your paying for somthing that doesnt exist right ;) :D

My free time exists. And it is finite. As far as I am concerned, I didn't pay for "something that doesn't exist" but for some other person or people to sit and click buttons on my behalf and transfer the benefit to me.

As for Mac guilds - www.clan-mac.com I think is the website.

[n8236]

U're the worst liar i've come across. And here's why;

1) Given the key generator is real, you mention of no solution that the rep should of given you regarding the issue.

2) Your forum status stirs suspicion.

3) I feel/see no genuine sincerity in your post because you sound like u're just begging.

4) Stop being a n00b/troll and go away.

No one is gonna give you a free WOW key. As a matter of fact, I have never heard of any such thing of a serial generator in wow yet, so ya.

[QCassidy352]

The game begins at 60.

Nah, I got damn bored after a little while at 60. Running the same instances over and over with the same people looking for a few high powered items that might not even drop, and that I might not get even if they do drop, is not a good use of 4 of my free hours. The inherent tediousness at 60 is one reason that I quit the game.

[AoWolf]

Hmm something fishy about this heres why:

Key's are generated via mathematical formula that could in theory have millions of outputs. But game designers only take as many as needed for retail the other millions are not used. So a key generator works for a non online / patched game because the list of keys is not checked but a game like wow (one that comes with $15 of game time) has a listed of keys that are used. The chances of finding one are very very low.

[eyup]

U're the worst liar i've come across. And here's why;

1) Given the key generator is real, you mention of no solution that the rep should of given you regarding the issue.

2) Your forum status stirs suspicion.

3) I feel/see no genuine sincerity in your post because you sound like u're just begging.

4) Stop being a n00b/troll and go away.

No one is gonna give you a free WOW key. As a matter of fact, I have never heard of any such thing of a serial generator in wow yet, so ya.


i concur dudes - this chap's pullin your twonkers

[Allotriophagy]

i concur dudes - this chap's pullin your twonkers

A few years ago, I got Warcraft 3 from Game. When I got back home, I found there was no sticker inside the case, on the CD or in the manual with the CD Key on it. This meant I could not install the game.

Calls to Game and a trip back in to the store resulted in them, essentially, calling me a liar and implying that I had removed the sticker in the hope of getting extra CD keys. In the end, I had to use a key I found through Google which meant I could not play online.

If this guy wants a WoW account so bad, he is more than welcome to mine. And he has it now, which is the end of it.

[n8236]

A few years ago, I got Warcraft 3 from Game. When I got back home, I found there was no sticker inside the case, on the CD or in the manual with the CD Key on it. This meant I could not install the game.

Calls to Game and a trip back in to the store resulted in them, essentially, calling me a liar and implying that I had removed the sticker in the hope of getting extra CD keys. In the end, I had to use a key I found through Google which meant I could not play online.

If this guy wants a WoW account so bad, he is more than welcome to mine. And he has it now, which is the end of it.

Well, u're a nice guy for doing what you intend on doing. Too bad the guy had to make up so many lies about it to get his way, and for that I wouldn't give it to him for the way he did. But it's ur key :D

[janitorC7]

Well, u're a nice guy for doing what you intend on doing. Too bad the guy had to make up so many lies about it to get his way, and for that I wouldn't give it to him for the way he did. But it's ur key :D

Dont Beleave me? KeyGen's Exist. The Guy at Blizzard said that they saw this happen alot. and that guy from earlier was rite, I proably could have taken it back to the store, but I dont have a car and its like 10 miles away and I have no plans to bus into that part of town anytime soon. as for the KeyGens just google seach it, you can find out all about them. and if I didnt really buy a CD, and wanted to steal one then why wouldnt I have Just used one of thoes KeyGens? Because I didnt want to rip off another person like I got ripped off. But Beleave me or not, I dont care. Oh and sombody mentioned somthing about my fourm status, what did you mean?????

but anyway Thank you so much to the guy that game me the CD Key errr Activation Code, Whatever they call it. YOU ROCK!!!!!!

[n8236]

Heheheh, well, you just self-incriminated yourself. It sounds like you know enough to find these keygens that can generate you a working key, so why beg for one here? You seem fully capable of doing this on your own. :confused:

[jdechko]

Heheheh, well, you just self-incriminated yourself. It sounds like you know enough to find these keygens that can generate you a working key, so why beg for one here? You seem fully capable of doing this on your own. :confused:

He didn't incriminate himself, and if he did legally buy the game and just got a keygen then the OP would perpetuate the cycle.

Lazy Moocher DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
Actual Purchaser buys product but realizes that his key has been used by Moocher, so he DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
Actual Purchaser buys product but realizes that his key has been used by other purchaser who got screwed (essentially) by moocher, so he DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
And so on.

Look, if someone here with an actual key (not one "stolen" from the pool of good keys) wants to (voluntarily, I might add) give up his account to someone else, then so be it. But please don't judge others.

[n8236]

He didn't incriminate himself, and if he did legally buy the game and just got a keygen then the OP would perpetuate the cycle.

Lazy Moocher DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
Actual Purchaser buys product but realizes that his key has been used by Moocher, so he DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
Actual Purchaser buys product but realizes that his key has been used by other purchaser who got screwed (essentially) by moocher, so he DL's keygen from internet... gets actual key.
And so on.

Look, if someone here with an actual key (not one "stolen" from the pool of good keys) wants to (voluntarily, I might add) give up his account to someone else, then so be it. But please don't judge others.

You seemed to of missed my point. If you look again, I have no problems of the nice guy giving him a free key. It's his key and he can do whatever he wants for all I care. I did no form of judging. These sorts of posts usually envoke speculation and I'm just trying to shed some objective pov to protect those who aren't aware.

There are tons of serials and keys for all sorts of apps and games, and seldomly do you see posts of this sort. Just looking out for scammers.

[MacRumorUser]

Actually its all a load of bull. I bought a copy of World of Warcraft ages ago and when I got home the serial was missing. I rang the blizzard helpline and a quick email of the reciept, they emailed me back a new serial code. Took 5-10 minutes tops.

And there is no way in hell the Blizzard help crew are going to be mentioning key generators, that would be them acknowledging they exist :rolleyes:

[janitorC7]

Actually its all a load of bull. I bought a copy of World of Warcraft ages ago and when I got home the serial was missing. I rang the blizzard helpline and a quick email of the reciept, they emailed me back a new serial code. Took 5-10 minutes tops.

And there is no way in hell the Blizzard help crew are going to be mentioning key generators, that would be them acknowledging they exist :rolleyes:


Well then you onbiosly got a nicer or better support agent than I did. and 10-15 minites top. It took me like going htough like 10 departments before I found out that it was not their fault that sombody had used my key. I'm not denying that its proably not Blizzards policy to go arround talking about KeyGens, but ultimatly nothing is stopping a support agent from telling me about somthing that he personally knows to be a proablem. As for them giving you a new key, that if you ask me certainly seems bad business, anybody could call up and say that their CD did not come with a Key.

As for the person who said that I "self-incriminated" myself because I know about KeyGens. The only reason I know about what they are is that I looked it up after the support agent mentioned it. and again, If I was interested in stealing WoW, I WOULD HAVE USED A KEYGEN....... however I actually bought the game, and had a used Authorization key, so inorder to not perpetualte the circle of KeyGeneration, thought it would be nicer if I asked my good friends at MacRumors for some help........ and for thoes of you that are being nice about this. THANK YOU!!!!

Thoes of you who accuse me a being a liar, What possible reason would I have????? why would you think that, I dont see a reason why you guys are so critical of me asking for some help

Peace
Cooper

[ReanimationLP]

Umm, there is WoW keygens running around online. >.>'

Dont believe me, then go to a torrent site, type in wow keygen, and look how many results you get!

[n8236]

Umm, there is WoW keygens running around online. >.>'

Dont believe me, then go to a torrent site, type in wow keygen, and look how many results you get!

No one is suggesting the keygens don't exist :rolleyes:

But what i do like to know is how those other customers who got their new keys stolen by these key gens handle the situation. If the problem is as wide spread as some of you claim, why have I heard nothing of this from Blizzard.

[MacRumorUser]

Thoes of you who accuse me a being a liar, What possible reason would I have????? why would you think that, I dont see a reason why you guys are so critical of me asking for some help

Peace
Cooper

OK your right. I'm sorry if my post indicated you may be lieing. That wasnt fair, everyone should have the benefit of doubt...


But what i do like to know is how those other customers who got their new keys stolen by these key gens handle the situation. If the problem is as wide spread as some of you claim, why have I heard nothing of this from Blizzard.


The guy on the helpline just said to me 'oh ok, it happens'... 'email me your reciept and we'll email you a new activation code'....

Which I and they both did. No trouble, after all it's still a game where if you want to play - you have to pony up the money each month to play. There is no way to get the game 'free' regardless.

[eyup]

Thoes of you who accuse me a being a liar, What possible reason would I have????? why would you think that, I dont see a reason why you guys are so critical of me asking for some help

Peace
Cooper

You're right - I apologise too - you may not be pullin peoples twonkers after all - wot larks eh !

It would be interesting to see if you could get a replacement key off Blizard tho like that other bloke did - go on, give it another bash - go on, go on...

[janitorC7]

Thanks Guys!!!! sorry if I came on a little strong....
Hehe, Twonkers, good word:)

For the fun of it maby I'll try them again and see if another support agent is a lil more helpful, I'll report back to your guys when its over.

If they give it to me, PM me if you want it seeing as though that Awesomely Cool guy already gave me one. I have no need for another one. So PM me and I'll PM it to you, If I get one.

Peace

Edit: Damn, you guys were rite, This game is kinda addictive. I've never really gamed much Befoe, mayjor wake up call

[Krevnik]

Hmm something fishy about this heres why:

Key's are generated via mathematical formula that could in theory have millions of outputs. But game designers only take as many as needed for retail the other millions are not used. So a key generator works for a non online / patched game because the list of keys is not checked but a game like wow (one that comes with $15 of game time) has a listed of keys that are used. The chances of finding one are very very low.


Yes, millions... just like the millions of active WoW accounts. If we assume there are about 24 million 'viable' keys, users have already ground through about a third of that. The chances of collision in such a scenario become 1 in 3. Granted, finding one that hasn't been issued yet is trickier, but someone with enough patience is bound to strike gold sometime.

[harveypooka]

Erm... without downplaying Allotriophagy's generosity at all... if you purchased a copy and have proof of purchase, we need you to make Blizzard give you access or your money back. They need to take responsibility for this. You don't need to be getting account codes from people on the net....

Yeah, get back on the phone to Blizzard. They sold you the product - they must provide!

[janitorC7]

well for thoes of you following the story.........

I called Blizzard again. They gave me a lot of not responsible crap, then after I threatened to take them to the BBB they decided to tell me that they would have a supervisor call me back. of course if they are anything like cingular then I will never hear from them again, but who knows, we'll see

Cooper

[markjones05]

A litlle off topic but if you had an account and were paying monthly or whatever could you stop it and then later start it up again saving the character you had previously created?

[mufflon]

A litlle off topic but if you had an account and were paying monthly or whatever could you stop it and then later start it up again saving the character you had previously created?


yeah there's no issues as far as that is concerned. Blizzard usually keeps your account ready and primed for playing for a period of 6 months without payment - you can return to the game any time you want during that period given a new game card / monthly debit thingy.

After that i believe it'll either be scrapped or kept in some remote database (in which case it'll take longer for your characters to be playable after you returned to the game)

[Josh]

Umm, there is WoW keygens running around online. >.>'

Dont believe me, then go to a torrent site, type in wow keygen, and look how many results you get!

Just because some spyware/virus is named "WoW Keygen" to trick n00bs into downloading and installing it does not mean it is a real, functional, working keygen.

Search for "Solitaire keygen" and I bet you'd find one too ;)