Reichenberg Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I had the same problem for approx. 8-10 times...... and then it worked all of a sudden. Keep trying ! Uwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Originally posted by franz: with the pre-order offer, you get the hard copy version and the download version. Is this in effect two games with two seperate unlock keys ? ...or do both versions share the same unlock key therefore making it only one single copy that you are purchasing ? Its the same key, allowing for two activations (installs) at once. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 I am not sure why a few people are getting that random ID error, thats never occured before in such amounts with any previous release. I have emailed the developer of our order system and asked them if there is anything that can be done on either your end or mine to make that not occur. You could try cleaning our your cache in your browser and make sure that cookies are enabled. We are getting plenty of orders incoming so I know its working for most people. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay, I just made the cart ID # randomness 10 to the 4th power MORE random, so that SHOULD do the trick. Let me know if you still encounter that Random ID error. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Originally posted by Madmatt: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tankibanki: I don't have a credit card I was under the impression that PayPal would be accepted as payment method as well. Sorry, but that impression was incorrect. There are technical issues between our current order and accounting system and PayPal which makes its implementation not something we can do, at least in the near future. Madmatt </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iplaygames2 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I exited the browser, logged back in and the preorder worked fine. Count me as one of the orders on the books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Originally posted by Kes: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Madmatt: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tankibanki: I don't have a credit card I was under the impression that PayPal would be accepted as payment method as well. Sorry, but that impression was incorrect. There are technical issues between our current order and accounting system and PayPal which makes its implementation not something we can do, at least in the near future. Madmatt </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtoes Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I just left it alone for a few minutes...then it worked for me. WooHoo! Thanks to the 1C and Battlefront team for letting this game see the light of day! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonm Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Well I’ve pre-ordered without difficulty. Not sure why I bought it (as I’m not a RTS / FPS fan and suspect I wont play it) but more as a guesture of support to Battlefront and thanks for CMBO, CMBB and CMAK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatEtr Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Apparently mostly everybody is getting the error. I got it a few times myself and then got through eventually(4th try). Simply put, just keep trying, you'll get in. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Sorry Matt, I'm not having a pop at you personally, just really ****ed off that I can't order this. The bit about Learning another language was poor sarcasm, just hope your technical issues with PayPal (or allowing orders from Europe with Maestro) are sorted before CM:SF comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Originally posted by MeatEtr: Apparently mostly everybody is getting the error. I got it a few times myself and then got through eventually(4th try). Simply put, just keep trying, you'll get in. Not a big deal. Weird as I have submitted multiple orders to check and I never once got the error. I am currently working with the developer of our order system to make the randomness ever MORE random than I just did. How big of a number is 16 digits? Is that a googleplex yet? Well whatever it is, thats how random the new ID's will be shortly and that should do the trick. The problem you guys are encountering is that as you add items to your order, the system generates a special and supposedly unique random number to differentiate your shopping cart from anyone elses currenty using the system. Well apparently they werent being random enough and when the system detects two identical ID's it gives you that error as a security measure to keep two peoples orders from getting mixed up. What I am doing now is increasing how many digits will be in the random number ID that is created for each order. Sorry for the headache. Madmatt [ March 22, 2007, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: Madmatt ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinatvs Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Got My Pre-ORDER !!!! Only some weeks to wait for the download and I will rush foward the Foe !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Originally posted by Kes: Sorry Matt, I'm not having a pop at you personally, just really ****ed off that I can't order this. The bit about Learning another language was poor sarcasm, just hope your technical issues with PayPal (or allowing orders from Europe with Maestro) are sorted before CM:SF comes out Actually it's not just "our" technical issues with PayPal, but issues with Paypal in general that others are having, too. Maestro is a debit card accepted in Europe but mainly used to withdraw money from your bank and less often for payments, unless you have a store with direct access to Maestro. Maestro is not accepted in the US, however. http://www.maestrocard.com/ Sorry. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I got my order, now I sit and waite staring intensly at the download button for the ultimate day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I've tried preordering more than twenty times now, getting 'The QuikStore script could not obtain a Random Cart ID Number. Please hit your reload/refresh to try again' every time. I'm so reloaded and refreshed now I'm probably a danger to humanity, but I still can't place my order. This is from the UK (don't know if that makes any diff). Preordering is good; not being able to preorder when you want to is BAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay, it should be fine now. If ANYONE else gets that Random ID error, please email at once at matt@battlefront.com Thanks for your patience. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avwriter Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Back to my question. If you can give me an answer, you will have my order tonight. Could you give us at least a ballpark idea of how much earlier preorder customers will get to download the product? I understand that you cannot set it in stone at this point, but I just want to know if you generaly expect it to be a. several hours early b. a few days early c. more than a week early To me personally this information is tied directly to the value of preordering, and I would like to know before I plunk down my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This is so typical! As soon as I'd submitted my previous post (above) I went back and tried one more time, and Lo! My order's gone through! Not that I'm complaining. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkde Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Pre-order submitted. I still can't believe the game is almost here. I've been waiting five years for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbore Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Pre-ordered without a single error. Jesus must love me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Avwriter, we are still trying to determine just how early pre-order downloads will be activated but its safe to say it will be "days", not weeks and obviously not hours as that wouldn't benefit anyone. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Longbore, it might be Jesus, but my money's on Madmatt and his amazing random digits. [ March 23, 2007, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: handihoc ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh well Good luck with the game anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbore Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Then let the digits come without a hitch for my fellow grogs, for there is war to be waged! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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