WotC just mailed out VILLAGE OF HOMMLET 4E..got mine

[ki11erDM]

So just went and put my DCI info in and did the D&D rewards... that all i need for them to send that out to me?

 

[pedr]

Dykstrav, here is the link for how to get your RPGA number again.

Also, because there appear to have been some problems with a number of people's WotC website accounts accessing the customer service email system, here's a link to the thread on the WotC boards where customer service people are helping anyone for whom the 'Email Us' tab in the WotC help system doesn't work: Trouble Accessing our Help System? Post here. - Wizards Community

 

[Ed_Laprade]

Sigh. So, ah, why not sign up for the RPGA and the DM's Rewards Program for FREE!?!?!?! You don't have to buy it!

Or, you could wait until some dubious fellow puts it up on eBay for an outrageous opening bid . . .

Funny, it never occured to me to do that, because it would be, I dunno... cheating? However, after being told that it was just fine to do so I went to the linked sight... and got nowhere. Everything I did landed me back at the FAQ site. There is, as far as I can tell, no way to get a DCI number. Or join the RPGA. (No, going to a game day is not an option.)

 

[vagabundo]

Funny, it never occured to me to do that, because it would be, I dunno... cheating? However, after being told that it was just fine to do so I went to the linked sight... and got nowhere. Everything I did landed me back at the FAQ site. There is, as far as I can tell, no way to get a DCI number. Or join the RPGA. (No, going to a game day is not an option.)

Website is a bit of a mess, read through the posts in this thread. I'm a new member, so it Shroomy... Pssst, you need to email WotC customer services through their website.

 

[Verys Arkon]

Could this be a hint that the 2010 campaign setting is indeed Greyhawk?

Also, people complaining that WotC is sending out a free adventure for its RPGA members boggles the mind - just another example of how the internet can never be satisfied.

 

[pedr]

Funny, it never occured to me to do that, because it would be, I dunno... cheating? However, after being told that it was just fine to do so I went to the linked sight... and got nowhere. Everything I did landed me back at the FAQ site. There is, as far as I can tell, no way to get a DCI number. Or join the RPGA. (No, going to a game day is not an option.)

1) Go here

2) Copy the list of bits of information you need to provide to a text editor/Word/somewhere. Fill in the list with the information.

3) On the Customer Service website, click the 'Email Us' tab.

4) Log into your WotC website account, or create one if you do not have one. See my post above if there is a problem here.

5) Select 'RPGA' from the first drop-down menu

6) Select 'Membership request' from the second drop-down menu

7) Ignore the space for your RPGA number

8) Give the email a subject, and write a message asking to be given an RPGA number. Copy the information you've got in your text editor into the email.

9) Click 'Continue'.

10) [I'm working from memory here now] You'll probably get an auto-generated screen trying to provide a solution from the knowledge base rather than sending an email. If so, go to the bottom of the screen and click the button which indicates that you actually want to send an email. I can't recall how it's labelled, but it should be obvious.

11) Turn-around time targets are something like 3 days, though evidence from this thread suggests it is taking considerably less time.

12) Once you receive emails from WotC with your number and password, re-read the earlier part of this thread for directions on how to get fully signed up for the DM Rewards program.

If for some reason this doesn't work, you do not need to go to a game day, as such: if you can find a store which has a supply of DCI cards, if you get one from them you can sign-up on the website with the activation code on the card.

It's not easy but it it isn't very difficult either. And as the primary role of the RPGA (and DCI) is to track and reward play of WotC games, I think it makes sense that the primary joining method is to be involved with some WotC organised play. This method is a secondary one, but does work, as can be seen in this thread! (Besides, you're getting a free product in exchange for less than 30 minutes work over a couple of days - bargain, I say!)

 

[Hellzon]

Also, people complaining that WotC is sending out a free adventure for its RPGA members boggles the mind - just another example of how the internet can never be satisfied.

Some dude on Gleemax* complained mightily when they released KOTS for free. People will indeed complain about anything.

Also, customer service is really hit or miss, is it? I've always gotten prompt responses from them (this time, and when I cancelled auto-renew of subscriptions, both took about an hour), but we hear a lot about people who get their accounts cancelled or get 404 pages when trying to even follow links. Guess I'm lucky.

 

[JeffB]

*MY* complaint was Not that RPGA members got a freebie- so cut that line of ridiculous crap out if you are referring to me. I have no issue with DMs getting rewarded if they spend alot of time promoting the game.

My compaint was that this particular product was not available to everyone considering what it is (i.e. a re-make of a classic 1E product that I'm sure ALOT of D&D fans would like to have access to). This is not "The Fright at Tristor" or any number of homebrew adventures adapted to official RPGA play, then made into a professional product and sent to members as a "reward".

There is a big difference between the two, at least AFAIC. YMMV.

 

[Mark]

It's not easy (. . .)

Sure it is. Particularly with your helpful guide. Well done! XP for you!

 

[Mark]

(. . .)

I have no issue with DMs getting rewarded if they spend alot of time promoting the game.

My compaint was that this particular product was not available to everyone (. . .)

There is a big difference between the two, at least AFAIC. YMMV.

There is a big difference. The first is not what is actually happening and the second is what is actually happening. Anyone can apparently sign up and get this for free. I have done so and I suggest you do so. If you and I do not actually receive it, we will start a new thread and complain together.