关于MF公测与订购的一些FAQ的翻译 - 玩家一起上（wj173.com）

What is a Pre-order? A: A pre-order allows you to reserve your own copy of LOTRO and secures your status as a LOTRO Founder. As a Founder, you get access to an exclusive package of benefits including special pricing, open beta privileges and unique in-game items (see specifics below). Players can become a Founder by pre-ordering the title at www.lotro.com/preorder or at retail and online stores nationwide.

How much does a Pre-order cost? A: That depends on the retailer you are buying from. Some will ask for you to make a small down payment (e.g., $10) towards the final purchase while others will ask for the whole payment upfront. When LOTRO ships, you will need to return to the retail or online store that you pre-ordered from to purchase the full launch version of game.

What does a Pre-order customer receive that a Retail software customer does not? A: Participation in the Pre-order Program grants access to the exclusive Founder’s offer which includes a package of benefits including special pricing, open beta privileges and unique in-game items. Highlights of the Founder’s offer include:
Special Membership Pricing:

$9.99 Monthly OR
$199 Lifetime

Open Beta Privileges:

Early access - Be among the first to play in the Open Beta
Keep your character after commercial launch

Unique In-game Items:

Enchanted Cloak of Regeneration
Ring of Agility

See terms and conditions at www.lotro.com/founder.

Will I be able to receive the Founder’s benefits if I do not Pre-order? A: No. Only Pre-order customers are entitled to the Founder’s offer as a reward for their early reservation of the game. See www.lotro.com/founder for more detail.
If I am already in the Closed Beta, do I need to purchase the Pre-order to receive the Founder benefits? A: Yes! The Pre-order Program is the ONLY way to gain guaranteed access to the Open Beta, the Pre-order in-game items, the special Founder’s pricing offer, and Open Beta character roll-over to the live service after launch. See www.lotro.com/founder for more detail.
If I have to buy the Pre-order and the full retail version, aren’t you charging me twice? A: : No, since most retailers will give you a full credit against the Pre-order box when you make your final purchase. Please inquire with your retailer for specific details.
Can I pay up front for a further discount? A: Yes. We do allow players to purchase multi-month packages. Currently, we offer 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year packages. However, if you are considering signing up for a year or more of service we recommend the Lifetime Membership option which is a one-time payment. See www.lotro.com/founder for restrictions.
If I cancel a Lifetime Membership, will I be able to reactivate it at a later time? A: Once it has been paid, you may cancel, but cannot receive a refund for a Lifetime Membership. Lifetime Memberships for active accounts (accounts that have not been canceled) are good for the product’s lifetime. Lifetime Memberships may not be transferred or assigned. Lifetime Memberships that have been previously canceled can not be reactivated.
If I cancel the $9.99 monthly subscription, will I be able to reactivate at the same price? A: No. The Founder’s offer of $9.99 monthly subscription price is a limited-time offer. If you cancel your subscription and decide to reactivate later, your subsequent billings will be at the regular subscription price versus the special Founder’s pricing. The currently anticipated regular monthly subscription price is $14.99.
When does the Open Beta start? A: The Open Beta head start for Founders is currently planned to begin on March 30th. We expect to permit the general public access to the Open Beta starting April 6th.
Will I be able to keep my Open Beta characters for release? A: Yes, if you Pre-order, as a Founder you will be allowed to continue playing with your Open Beta characters once the game is live.
What are the min/recommended requirements to play LOTRO? A: Please see the system requirements page for this information.

Can I activate my Pre-order Product Key at a later time? You must activate your Pre-order Product Key before applying your Launch Product Key, otherwise you will not receive any of the special Pre-order benefits. Since your Open Beta slot is also tied to your Pre-order Product Key, it would be wise to redeem it as soon as possible at https://myaccount.turbine.com/ to confirm your Open Beta access.
Will my Founder status carry over to all my current Turbine subscriptions? A: No. Your Founder status is limited to The Lord of the Rings Online&S482;: Shadows of Angmar&S482;.
Where do I enter my Pre-order Product Key? A: Please visit https://myaccount.turbine.com/ and follow the instructions on that page.
Can I install this software on a second computer? A: Yes. You can install the software on a second machine, but only one machine may be logged into your account at any given time.
Can I use my Closed Beta characters at release? A: No. Only characters created as part of the Open Beta by Pre-order customers will be eligible for play in the live release.
Where are the LOTRO forums located? A: http://www.lotro.com/forums/

Can I get a CD for installation instead of DVD? A: : Not at this time, however, purchases through authorized online stores may include an option to download the game client as an alternative to DVD installation.
Can I Pre-order online (Digitally)? A: Yes. Click the icons for either Electronics Boutique or Gamestop (or other select retailers as they are added) on this page. Those links will let you place an electronic order. Please note that digital orders do NOT include any of the physical components.
The DVD I purchased is not working, what should I do? A: Please return your Pre-order package to the retailer where you purchased it for an exchange.
What is included with my Pre-order purchase? A: Digital Pre-order customers get all of the benefits of the Founder’s program without having to go to the store to buy a box. Retail Pre-order customers get all the great offers and items plus a Beta installation DVD and other in-box items.
How does the Enchanted Cloak of Regeneration work? A: is an item that may be equipped by your character in-game and provides improved healing rates.
What does the Ring of Agility do? A: This ring may be equipped in-game and grants your character a boost in agility when it is worn.
I am outside of North America. Can I be a Founder? A: This offer is only open to residents of U.S. and Canada, their territories, and military bases with APO/FPO service. Please visit our friends at Please visit our friends at Codemasters for details on the EU launch.
When does the Pre-order Program end? A: The Pre-order Program officially ends when the retail product is launched on April 24th, 2007. You may continue to apply your Pre-order Product Key for up to 30 days post-launch so long as you apply it before you enter your Retail Product Key and before your first subscription billing date.
Can I give my Founders Program pricing to my buddy? A: No. Founder’s Program subscriptions, like all Turbine subscriptions, are non-transferable. Any attempt to transfer the account may result in termination of the account.
Is the Lifetime Membership transferable to my buddy? A: No. Founder’s Program accounts, like all Turbine accounts, are non-transferable. Any attempt to transfer the account may result in termination of the account.

以上为官方网站原文，翻译如下：

什么是预订？回答：预订是指您可以预订LOTRO（魔戒Online）的游戏副本，同时您将成为LOTRO游戏的会员。作为会员，您将得到特别的受益，比如特价、公测特权以及独占游戏装备（详细请看下面所列的“独占装备”）。要成为LOTRO会员，玩家可以在www.lotro.com/preorder网站，或各国的零售商及网上店铺订购LOTRO。订购价格是多少？回答：这取决于您的零售商所提供的价格。一些零售商会要求您在最终购买到前预先支付一定金额（比如10美元）。LOTRO正式发售后，您应该返回您订购商品的零售商或者网上店铺以购买游戏的最终版本。预订用户相对于零售软件用户，会得到怎样的额外奖励？回答：参加预订活动的用户会得到一系列的独占受益，包括特价、公测特权及独占游戏装备。会员特供包括：

会员特价：每月9.99美元或终身价199美元。
公测特权：提前登录－成为公测的第一批玩家；正式版发布后，保留您的角色。
独占游戏装备：复活魔法斗篷；敏捷指环。

查看更多协议和条件，请登录www.lotro.com/founder。

如果我不预订，能否得到会员特权？回答：否。做为提早订购游戏的奖励，只有预订用户才可拥有会员特权。请登录www.lotro.com/founder查看详细内容。
如果我必须购买预订和最终零售版本，是不是相当于向我收取了两次费用？回答：否，因为在您购买最终版时，大部分的零售商会向您提供不同于预售版的完整授权。请向您的零售商获取相关信息。
预先支付多个月，是否会有折扣？回答：是。我们的确是向玩家提供多月折扣。目前，我们提供3个月、6个月和一年的折扣包。但是，如果您希望注册一年及以上的服务，我们建议您选择终身会员价选项，这只需要您一次性支付。查看www.lotro.com/founder以获得约束条款。
如果我取消了终身制会员身份，我可以在将来再次激活吗？回答：一旦您已经支付，那么，您可以取消，但我们不返还相应的款项。正常状态的终身制会员（即未被做取消的会员）可以正常游戏。终身制会员不能转让或者指派该身份给其他人。如果之前已做了取消操作，则无法再次重新激活。
如果我不再选择每月支付9.99美元，日后可否再以相同价格激活账户？回答：否。每月9.99美元的会员价是一项限时优惠。如果您已选择取消，并打算日后重新激活，则您将只能选择普通价格，而不能以会员价购买。目前预期普通价为14.99美元。
公测何时开始？回答：针对会员的公测时间目前计划是3月30日。对外公开的公测时间是4月6日。
正式版发售后，我能否保留公测期间的账户？回答：是的，如果您预订了，做为会员，您可以在游戏正式公开后继续使用公测期间的帐号。
LOTRO游戏的最低/推荐配置要求是什么？回答：请查看系统配置要求页面。
我是否可以在迟些时间激活我的预订产品序列号？回答：您必须在使用您的运行帐号前激活您的预订产品序列号，否则您将无法获得相应的受益。由于公测通行证是和预订产品序列号捆绑的，因此，为了验证您的公测权限，建议您尽快登录http://myaccount.turbine.com/来获取公测通行证。
我的会员身份可否延伸至我当前所有的Turbine服务？回答：否。您的会员身份仅限于魔戒Online：安格马之影。
我在何处输入我的预订产品序列号？回答：请登录http://myaccount.turbine.com/，并按该页指示操作。
我能否在另一台计算机安装该软件？回答：是。您可以在其他计算机上安装该软件，但在同一时间您只能在一台计算机上使用您的帐号登录。
我能否在正式版发售后使用我在内测期间使用的帐号？回答：否。只有通过预订的公测用户才可以在正式发售后继续使用账户。
LOTRO论坛地址是多少？回答：http://www.lotro.com/forums/
我能否要CD安装光盘而不是DVD介质的？回答：目前不行，但是，授权的网上店铺除了提供DVD安装光盘，可能会同时提供下载游戏客户端服务。
我能在线预订吗？回答：是的，请在该页单击任何一个电子商店或游戏店图标。这些连接会帮助您进行在线订购。请注意，在线订购不需要任何实物成分。
订购的DVD光盘无法使用，请问我应该怎么做？回答：请联系您的零售商以获取一张新的DVD光盘。
预订的产品还会包含哪些东西？回答：在线订购的用户会得到会员活动的所有相关受益，而不需去实体店购买游戏包装。在零售商购买的预订用户除了会得到所有相关受益，还会得到一张测试DVD光盘和其他东西。
复活魔法斗篷有什么用途？回答：它是游戏中给您的角色提供的一项装备，可以帮助增加您的生命恢复指数。
敏捷戒指有什么用途？回答：它是游戏中给您的角色提供的一项装备，佩戴后，可以增加角色的敏捷度。
我不是北美用户，可否成为会员？回答：公测目前只针对美国和加拿大用户，包括两国版图以及拥有陆军邮局和战地邮局服务的军事地区。请访问Codemasters获取欧服的详细内容。
预订活动何时结束？回答：预订活动会在2007年4月24日游戏正式发售后结束。订购成功后，在您输入您的零售产品序列号前，您必须使用您的预订产品序列号，以便您可以再延长30天，再登录帐号开始游戏。
我能否把会员活动特价转让给我的朋友？回答：否。会员订购活动，例如所有的Turbine订购活动，都是不可转让的。任何尝试转让账户的行为都可能造成该账户的停用。
终身制会员是可转让的吗？回答：否。会员活动账户，例如所有的Turbine账户，都是不可转让的。任何尝试转让账户的行为都可能造成该账户的停用。