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#1
AuricRAvenhelm
Sep 27, 2008 23:56:19 I was wondering how long it takes to receive pads of membership cards for signing up new members. I have a group that I would like to start running games, but I haven't received the cards I requested yet.

Any help would be appreciated.
#2
saint_matthew
Sep 28, 2008 2:45:59 Same boat, over here. I must have put in a request 2 weeks ago. still haven't recieved them yet
#3
WolfStar76
Sep 28, 2008 7:45:15 Good news is - you no long *need* the pads. You can now register new users and get them numbers on the Wizards Play Network.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/wpn
#4
dathalas
Sep 28, 2008 14:57:57 Hey, Wolfstar ... Is that link for individuals to sign up for the RPGA/DCI/WPN? If you don't put in a DCI # (which it says is optional), do you get assigned one and is it sent to you via email?

I'm planning on running some LFR adventures at our local gaming store. They have a computer, so would this let me sign new players up the day of the event at the store?
#5
klutch
Sep 28, 2008 15:43:44 I passed the Herald DM exam about 3 weeks ago and requested some membership cards which I still haven't received.

I am glad to see there is a way to get a DCI number online but I am a little confused as to how it works.

Do I need to fill out that form and then I will be given a way to sign up new players or do each of the players need to fill out that form? It says WPN stuff has to be played in a public location, can I still use this form to register players if I am running private home games?

Thanks
#6
WolfStar76
Sep 28, 2008 17:49:35
Hey, Wolfstar ... Is that link for individuals to sign up for the RPGA/DCI/WPN? If you don't put in a DCI # (which it says is optional), do you get assigned one and is it sent to you via email?

I'm planning on running some LFR adventures at our local gaming store. They have a computer, so would this let me sign new players up the day of the event at the store?

I haven't test it myself yet, but from Chris' instructions linked above (in Dragon Magazine) yes, it seems this gives you a new number.
#7
AuricRAvenhelm
Sep 29, 2008 18:00:23 Looking at the link, it appears to me that that is used for joining the WPN for running games, not as a player. I'm afraid of doing the wrong thing and signing up potential players that just want to play and not run games themselves.

I want to do it the old-fashioned way.
#8
WolfStar76
Sep 29, 2008 19:24:08
Looking at the link, it appears to me that that is used for joining the WPN for running games, not as a player. I'm afraid of doing the wrong thing and signing up potential players that just want to play and not run games themselves.

I want to do it the old-fashioned way.

Look at it this way. You can't be an organiser without being a member.

Ergo, if that makes you an organiser, it has to make you a member first
#9
AuricRAvenhelm
Sep 29, 2008 21:45:47 I already am an organizer, but I want to get numbers for my players who don't want to be organizers. How do I do that?
#10
WolfStar76
Sep 30, 2008 6:17:11
I already am an organizer, but I want to get numbers for my players who don't want to be organizers. How do I do that?

Send an e-mail to the Wizards Play Network (dci@wizards.com). Give them your WPN number, let them know you want a pad of numbers for new players.

This takes 2-3 weeks.
#11
dathalas
Sep 30, 2008 23:14:28
I haven't test it myself yet, but from Chris' instructions linked above (in Dragon Magazine) yes, it seems this gives you a new number.

I filled out that form 4 days ago and still haven't heard anything, so I'm not sure if the form isn't working or what. I finally gave up today and just got the DCI membership card with the scratch-off activation code from my FLGS today.

If you're trying to get a RPGA/DCI number, the membership card with the scratch-off activation code is the way to go. It's quick, easy, and it works.
#12
siliconrose
Oct 01, 2008 17:27:28 Maybe I ought to try to score a DCI card and just play a different character under that account until my other account clears and I can try to merge them.

I tried WPN, but same here -- no answer so far.

Edit:
Well, WPN got back to me... but I still don't appear to have an account. Sigh.
#13
cincinnatus
Oct 04, 2008 9:32:19 I have put in requests over and over to get new membership cards, and I haven't received so much as the courtesy of an email back yet. I wouldn't hold your breath, guys.
#14
capt_obvious
Oct 07, 2008 8:41:29 I actually got a pretty timely reply from the WPN regarding my request for new RPGA cards. In that reply, I was told that new cards would be shipped in 5 - 10 days. That was two weeks ago, and still haven't seen the cards in the mail. However, I am still holding out hope that cards will arrive before my scheduled game on Saturday. If not, I'm not sure how I will proceed, since only one of my players has an RPGA/DCI number (and it took him a couple of weeks to get via the WPN registration process).
#15
dathalas
Oct 07, 2008 10:48:52 Hey, CAPT_Obvious ... if you have a FLGS near you, stop by and see if they have any of the DCI cards with the scratch-off activation codes. I'm sure most stores would let you have enough to sign up your new players.
#16
capt_obvious
Oct 08, 2008 9:05:51 Thanks for the suggestion, Dathalas. I tried two FLGS, but both were out of cards. They were also waiting for card shipments.
#17
belgaren
Oct 08, 2008 13:50:14 I sent in my first request for a pad cards on Sept. 9.

I received my first reply, requesting additional information, Sept. 17.

I received a second email on the 20th saying that they had been sent.

Overall the email exchanges were quick once they hit a real person and that person did a great job signing me up for everything that I had missed and making sure everything was ready.

I want to say "Thank you" to the person behind the DCI mailer who did that little extra.

My only problem is that 13 business days later, I'm still without cards and I have had to cancel an event. However, player interest is still there and I'm constantly being asked if the cards have arrived. As long as they don't take another month to arrive all should be happy.

I'll keep everyone posted.

Bel
#18
capt_obvious
Oct 08, 2008 15:36:40 This doesn't bode well for my home game this weekend. I guess I'll have to try a few more FLGS locations and see if they have DCI cards, but I'm starting to run out of options. If individual players register for the WPN, what is the typical turn around time to get numbers emailed out? I hate to make my group go through the hassle, since they have no intention of being organizers, but I might not have a choice.
#19
coustain
Oct 08, 2008 19:10:57 I am in a similar boat, I ordered the cards, but I have not recieved an E-mail or anything and are on the verge of having to cancel an event as well.
#20
zape
Oct 09, 2008 8:20:13 I've been trying to get cards for well over a month now. (September 3rd). I am really worried that I will have to cancel the Weekend in the Realms event. If anyone reading this has the power to rush some my way PM me, please!
#21
capt_obvious
Oct 09, 2008 8:45:47
I've been trying to get cards for well over a month now. (September 3rd). I am really worried that I will have to cancel the Weekend in the Realms event. If anyone reading this has the power to rush some my way PM me, please!

Being in a similar situation, I will second that call for help. Anyone in the Baltimore area who has unused cards and is willing to part with them, please PM me.
#22
cincinnatus
Oct 09, 2008 14:39:43 Take heart, everyone. I had a pad of DCI cards arrive in the mail today. Perhaps yours will arrive soon as well.
#23
SYB
Oct 10, 2008 12:08:56 Anybody know the answer to this?

I have a bunch of RPGA membership cards laying on my table. I received them a few months ago. They have 10 digit numbers on them. Are they good?

-SYB
#24
RangerRob
Oct 10, 2008 12:18:33 I just got a pad of DCI membership cards in the mail yesterday as well. Looks like perhaps they are sending them now?
#25
WolfStar76
Oct 10, 2008 12:39:10
Anybody know the answer to this?

I have a bunch of RPGA membership cards laying on my table. I received them a few months ago. They have 10 digit numbers on them. Are they good?

-SYB

10 digit cards are still good.
#26
capt_obvious
Oct 10, 2008 14:34:46 Well, no cards in the mail today. So barring any last minute attempts to get cards from a FLGS this evening, I'm out of luck and will have to cancel my event tomorrow. This is disappointing for me as a DM, but it also means I will have a harder time convincing my players to give the RPGA a try next time.
#27
RangerRob
Oct 10, 2008 14:36:26 You shouldn't need to cancel the event, you can still schedule it in the system and then just put in the #'s at a later time when you go to "Report the Results" I've got several events I held weeks ago that I was still waiting on my DCI cards for. Now that I have them, I just need to enter the numbers and submit the report for the event.
#28
capt_obvious
Oct 10, 2008 14:48:54 Didn't realize that was kosher. Thanks for the advice. How long can I go without reporting before I get pestered?
#29
WolfStar76
Oct 10, 2008 14:53:59
Didn't realize that was kosher. Thanks for the advice. How long can I go without reporting before I get pestered?

You have 8 days to report an event without any problems.
#30
capt_obvious
Oct 10, 2008 15:02:38 Can I cancel after the event date passes without any problem? I mean if it looks like the cards won't make it to me in the 8 days. Because right now I have no clue when they will show.
#31
pedr
Oct 10, 2008 15:08:55 I think so - there's a difference between 'cancelled' and 'did not occur' depending on whether you cancel the event before or after the date, but whether those are tracked separately, I don't know.

If I were you, I'd play, see if cards arrive within 7 days, and if they don't, mark the event as did not occur (you have to do that by clicking the box in the My Events list, I think), then re-order and report once the cards do. Of course this means getting contact details for your players so you can give them their cards when you get them!
#32
WolfStar76
Oct 10, 2008 16:06:57
Can I cancel after the event date passes without any problem? I mean if it looks like the cards won't make it to me in the 8 days. Because right now I have no clue when they will show.

You can, and then you could re-schedule it in the system for reporting after the cards arrive.
#33
_Mithreinmaethor_
Oct 11, 2008 14:56:34 Any idea how to get if fixed if players you issued the new cards to will not still show up when you are trying to report? I have 2 that I am still having to type their names in every time.
#34
pedr
Oct 11, 2008 15:53:26 You will have to type their names in every time until the cards get to WotC and are manually entered into the database, I think, or until the players log in and provide their details, or a combination of both, or until the stars are correctly aligned. The system is very poorly at the moment, it seems!
#35
_Mithreinmaethor_
Oct 11, 2008 18:17:18 A) I dont think they mailed the cards in.

B) They are both already signed up for rewards points and will be getting some cards in the next mailing

Hmmm what to do what to do
#36
pedr
Oct 11, 2008 19:42:17 Technically it is the Senior GM of their first event's job to get the membership application forms to WotC, I think.

They may have some luck contacting customer services (http://wizards.custhelp.com) and explaining the problem. It's clear that there's a systematic problem, though.
#37
milander
Apr 11, 2009 18:35:27 Ok just checking some stuff here...as it took 3 months to finally get my cards...and I got sent DCI ones...So I take it that by sending me these there is no difference anymore or what?

I ask this because I have one or two pen and paper old school people who want nothing to do with 'card flippin' heh

So do I use the DCI cards or do I have to wait another 3 months for RPGA ones? Or can I just use some web based page to set them up?
#38
telvin3d
Apr 11, 2009 18:48:37 There is no difference. There i now one player number for RPGA/DCI. Old RPGA will still work, but for new players DCI is what you get.
Also, the scratch-off DCI cards are the easiest way to get signed up.
#39
syrinx_dm
Apr 13, 2009 14:39:01
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Also, the scratch-off DCI cards are the easiest way to get signed up.

Because you do not have to mail them in. You can finish the registration process online with these cards!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 AuricRAvenhelm Sep 27, 2008 23:56:19	I was wondering how long it takes to receive pads of membership cards for signing up new members. I have a group that I would like to start running games, but I haven't received the cards I requested yet. Any help would be appreciated.
#2 saint_matthew Sep 28, 2008 2:45:59	Same boat, over here. I must have put in a request 2 weeks ago. still haven't recieved them yet
#3 WolfStar76 Sep 28, 2008 7:45:15	Good news is - you no long need the pads. You can now register new users and get them numbers on the Wizards Play Network. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/wpn
#4 dathalas Sep 28, 2008 14:57:57	Hey, Wolfstar ... Is that link for individuals to sign up for the RPGA/DCI/WPN? If you don't put in a DCI # (which it says is optional), do you get assigned one and is it sent to you via email? I'm planning on running some LFR adventures at our local gaming store. They have a computer, so would this let me sign new players up the day of the event at the store?
#5 klutch Sep 28, 2008 15:43:44	I passed the Herald DM exam about 3 weeks ago and requested some membership cards which I still haven't received. I am glad to see there is a way to get a DCI number online but I am a little confused as to how it works. Do I need to fill out that form and then I will be given a way to sign up new players or do each of the players need to fill out that form? It says WPN stuff has to be played in a public location, can I still use this form to register players if I am running private home games? Thanks
#6 WolfStar76 Sep 28, 2008 17:49:35	Hey, Wolfstar ... Is that link for individuals to sign up for the RPGA/DCI/WPN? If you don't put in a DCI # (which it says is optional), do you get assigned one and is it sent to you via email? I'm planning on running some LFR adventures at our local gaming store. They have a computer, so would this let me sign new players up the day of the event at the store? I haven't test it myself yet, but from Chris' instructions linked above (in Dragon Magazine) yes, it seems this gives you a new number.
#7 AuricRAvenhelm Sep 29, 2008 18:00:23	Looking at the link, it appears to me that that is used for joining the WPN for running games, not as a player. I'm afraid of doing the wrong thing and signing up potential players that just want to play and not run games themselves. I want to do it the old-fashioned way.
#8 WolfStar76 Sep 29, 2008 19:24:08	Looking at the link, it appears to me that that is used for joining the WPN for running games, not as a player. I'm afraid of doing the wrong thing and signing up potential players that just want to play and not run games themselves. I want to do it the old-fashioned way. Look at it this way. You can't be an organiser without being a member. Ergo, if that makes you an organiser, it has to make you a member first
#9 AuricRAvenhelm Sep 29, 2008 21:45:47	I already am an organizer, but I want to get numbers for my players who don't want to be organizers. How do I do that?
#10 WolfStar76 Sep 30, 2008 6:17:11	I already am an organizer, but I want to get numbers for my players who don't want to be organizers. How do I do that? Send an e-mail to the Wizards Play Network (dci@wizards.com). Give them your WPN number, let them know you want a pad of numbers for new players. This takes 2-3 weeks.
#11 dathalas Sep 30, 2008 23:14:28	I haven't test it myself yet, but from Chris' instructions linked above (in Dragon Magazine) yes, it seems this gives you a new number. I filled out that form 4 days ago and still haven't heard anything, so I'm not sure if the form isn't working or what. I finally gave up today and just got the DCI membership card with the scratch-off activation code from my FLGS today. If you're trying to get a RPGA/DCI number, the membership card with the scratch-off activation code is the way to go. It's quick, easy, and it works.
#12 siliconrose Oct 01, 2008 17:27:28	Maybe I ought to try to score a DCI card and just play a different character under that account until my other account clears and I can try to merge them. I tried WPN, but same here -- no answer so far. Edit: Well, WPN got back to me... but I still don't appear to have an account. Sigh.
#13 cincinnatus Oct 04, 2008 9:32:19	I have put in requests over and over to get new membership cards, and I haven't received so much as the courtesy of an email back yet. I wouldn't hold your breath, guys.
#14 capt_obvious Oct 07, 2008 8:41:29	I actually got a pretty timely reply from the WPN regarding my request for new RPGA cards. In that reply, I was told that new cards would be shipped in 5 - 10 days. That was two weeks ago, and still haven't seen the cards in the mail. However, I am still holding out hope that cards will arrive before my scheduled game on Saturday. If not, I'm not sure how I will proceed, since only one of my players has an RPGA/DCI number (and it took him a couple of weeks to get via the WPN registration process).
#15 dathalas Oct 07, 2008 10:48:52	Hey, CAPT_Obvious ... if you have a FLGS near you, stop by and see if they have any of the DCI cards with the scratch-off activation codes. I'm sure most stores would let you have enough to sign up your new players.
#16 capt_obvious Oct 08, 2008 9:05:51	Thanks for the suggestion, Dathalas. I tried two FLGS, but both were out of cards. They were also waiting for card shipments.
#17 belgaren Oct 08, 2008 13:50:14	I sent in my first request for a pad cards on Sept. 9. I received my first reply, requesting additional information, Sept. 17. I received a second email on the 20th saying that they had been sent. Overall the email exchanges were quick once they hit a real person and that person did a great job signing me up for everything that I had missed and making sure everything was ready. I want to say "Thank you" to the person behind the DCI mailer who did that little extra. My only problem is that 13 business days later, I'm still without cards and I have had to cancel an event. However, player interest is still there and I'm constantly being asked if the cards have arrived. As long as they don't take another month to arrive all should be happy. I'll keep everyone posted. Bel
#18 capt_obvious Oct 08, 2008 15:36:40	This doesn't bode well for my home game this weekend. I guess I'll have to try a few more FLGS locations and see if they have DCI cards, but I'm starting to run out of options. If individual players register for the WPN, what is the typical turn around time to get numbers emailed out? I hate to make my group go through the hassle, since they have no intention of being organizers, but I might not have a choice.
#19 coustain Oct 08, 2008 19:10:57	I am in a similar boat, I ordered the cards, but I have not recieved an E-mail or anything and are on the verge of having to cancel an event as well.
#20 zape Oct 09, 2008 8:20:13	I've been trying to get cards for well over a month now. (September 3rd). I am really worried that I will have to cancel the Weekend in the Realms event. If anyone reading this has the power to rush some my way PM me, please!
#21 capt_obvious Oct 09, 2008 8:45:47	I've been trying to get cards for well over a month now. (September 3rd). I am really worried that I will have to cancel the Weekend in the Realms event. If anyone reading this has the power to rush some my way PM me, please! Being in a similar situation, I will second that call for help. Anyone in the Baltimore area who has unused cards and is willing to part with them, please PM me.
#22 cincinnatus Oct 09, 2008 14:39:43	Take heart, everyone. I had a pad of DCI cards arrive in the mail today. Perhaps yours will arrive soon as well.
#23 SYB Oct 10, 2008 12:08:56	Anybody know the answer to this? I have a bunch of RPGA membership cards laying on my table. I received them a few months ago. They have 10 digit numbers on them. Are they good? -SYB
#24 RangerRob Oct 10, 2008 12:18:33	I just got a pad of DCI membership cards in the mail yesterday as well. Looks like perhaps they are sending them now?
#25 WolfStar76 Oct 10, 2008 12:39:10	Anybody know the answer to this? I have a bunch of RPGA membership cards laying on my table. I received them a few months ago. They have 10 digit numbers on them. Are they good? -SYB 10 digit cards are still good.
#26 capt_obvious Oct 10, 2008 14:34:46	Well, no cards in the mail today. So barring any last minute attempts to get cards from a FLGS this evening, I'm out of luck and will have to cancel my event tomorrow. This is disappointing for me as a DM, but it also means I will have a harder time convincing my players to give the RPGA a try next time.
#27 RangerRob Oct 10, 2008 14:36:26	You shouldn't need to cancel the event, you can still schedule it in the system and then just put in the #'s at a later time when you go to "Report the Results" I've got several events I held weeks ago that I was still waiting on my DCI cards for. Now that I have them, I just need to enter the numbers and submit the report for the event.
#28 capt_obvious Oct 10, 2008 14:48:54	Didn't realize that was kosher. Thanks for the advice. How long can I go without reporting before I get pestered?
#29 WolfStar76 Oct 10, 2008 14:53:59	Didn't realize that was kosher. Thanks for the advice. How long can I go without reporting before I get pestered? You have 8 days to report an event without any problems.
#30 capt_obvious Oct 10, 2008 15:02:38	Can I cancel after the event date passes without any problem? I mean if it looks like the cards won't make it to me in the 8 days. Because right now I have no clue when they will show.
#31 pedr Oct 10, 2008 15:08:55	I think so - there's a difference between 'cancelled' and 'did not occur' depending on whether you cancel the event before or after the date, but whether those are tracked separately, I don't know. If I were you, I'd play, see if cards arrive within 7 days, and if they don't, mark the event as did not occur (you have to do that by clicking the box in the My Events list, I think), then re-order and report once the cards do. Of course this means getting contact details for your players so you can give them their cards when you get them!
#32 WolfStar76 Oct 10, 2008 16:06:57	Can I cancel after the event date passes without any problem? I mean if it looks like the cards won't make it to me in the 8 days. Because right now I have no clue when they will show. You can, and then you could re-schedule it in the system for reporting after the cards arrive.
#33 _Mithreinmaethor_ Oct 11, 2008 14:56:34	Any idea how to get if fixed if players you issued the new cards to will not still show up when you are trying to report? I have 2 that I am still having to type their names in every time.
#34 pedr Oct 11, 2008 15:53:26	You will have to type their names in every time until the cards get to WotC and are manually entered into the database, I think, or until the players log in and provide their details, or a combination of both, or until the stars are correctly aligned. The system is very poorly at the moment, it seems!
#35 _Mithreinmaethor_ Oct 11, 2008 18:17:18	A) I dont think they mailed the cards in. B) They are both already signed up for rewards points and will be getting some cards in the next mailing Hmmm what to do what to do
#36 pedr Oct 11, 2008 19:42:17	Technically it is the Senior GM of their first event's job to get the membership application forms to WotC, I think. They may have some luck contacting customer services (http://wizards.custhelp.com) and explaining the problem. It's clear that there's a systematic problem, though.
#37 milander Apr 11, 2009 18:35:27	Ok just checking some stuff here...as it took 3 months to finally get my cards...and I got sent DCI ones...So I take it that by sending me these there is no difference anymore or what? I ask this because I have one or two pen and paper old school people who want nothing to do with 'card flippin' heh So do I use the DCI cards or do I have to wait another 3 months for RPGA ones? Or can I just use some web based page to set them up?
#38 telvin3d Apr 11, 2009 18:48:37	There is no difference. There i now one player number for RPGA/DCI. Old RPGA will still work, but for new players DCI is what you get. Also, the scratch-off DCI cards are the easiest way to get signed up.
#39 syrinx_dm Apr 13, 2009 14:39:01	... Also, the scratch-off DCI cards are the easiest way to get signed up. Because you do not have to mail them in. You can finish the registration process online with these cards!