New update: Shop's Back - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

titan0987

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

Houston, TX

Siege Turtles

26 Jul 2006 at 23:37 - 161

I just purchased an extra slot, even though I said i wouldnt.. but ya.

Currently, there are only 3 things available for purchase. Guild Wars: Phrophecies,Guild Wars: Factions, (both at $49.99), and an extra character slot for $9.99 You can create a PlayNC account from within the game. It has it's own username/password, NOT connected to GuildWars, BUT whatever account you logged in with to access the store, is given the things that you bought from the store.

Also, it seems that you can only buy these things with a credit/debit card. I saw nothing about paypal/money orders. Hopefully that part will change in the near future, and im willing to bet Nightfall will be added to the store

Naomi Heartily

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

The Benecia Renovation [RenO]

Mo/Me

26 Jul 2006 at 23:38 - 162

Quote:

Originally Posted by titan0987

I just purchased an extra slot, even though I said i wouldnt.. buy ya.

Currently, there are only 3 things available for purchase. Guild Wars: Phrophecies,Guild Wars: Factions, (both at $49.99), and an extra character slot for $9.99 You can create a PlayNC account from within the game. It has it's own username/password, NOT connected to GuildWars, BUT whatever account you logged in with to access the store, is given the things that you bought from the store.

Also, it seems that you can only buy these things with a credit/debit card. I saw nothing about paypal/money orders.

The store is up for you?

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

26 Jul 2006 at 23:42 - 163

Its not for me.......u really can get them?

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

26 Jul 2006 at 23:44 - 164

It is just prolly offers more slots to players that have the game already im guessing.

CHUIU

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

Team Legacy

N/

26 Jul 2006 at 23:45 - 165

So that you could access 2 games (soon 3) with your new 1 slot.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

26 Jul 2006 at 23:45 - 166

Quote:

Originally Posted by wongerhere

factions cost $40 and you get 4 slots.
why would you pay $40 for 4 slots with no game?!

that $40 isnt a linked account, meaning it will only have access to 1 chapter.

that $40 doesnt have all my unlocked items

that $40 requires someone to hold my stuff when i want to transfer between accounts.

and factions isnt $40, its $50.

Digital Bath

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Lords of Blood

W/Mo

26 Jul 2006 at 23:46 - 167

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

Do you really think it WOULD happen?Hmmm ectos would be 100g each at trader...while people selling them for 50g.

Honestly, yes I can see this happening. Decrease the drop rate for ectos and shards dramatically and watch the cash roll in. It is possible, although not as probable; however, the chance of it happening is out there. The amount that I listed was just thrown out there, and actual prices would no doubtly be much higher.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

26 Jul 2006 at 23:52 - 168

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Bath

Honestly, yes I can see this happening. Decrease the drop rate for ectos and shards dramatically and watch the cash roll in. It is possible, although not as probable; however, the chance of it happening is out there. The amount that I listed was just thrown out there, and actual prices would no doubtly be much higher.

I wouldnt be surprised if they offered UAX for older chapters.

So new players can get competitive in PvP quickly (without having to play 1-2 chapters just to catch up)

Izzy mentioned in the WOC interview how new players 3-4 chapters down the line would be at a severe disadvantage with the large number of skills and the fact that they have to go back and get older chapters.

So ya..."Unlock all Core Skills/runes/weapon mods" would be good.

vinegrower

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Song of the Forsaken

E/

26 Jul 2006 at 23:52 - 169

Quote:

Originally Posted by wongerhere

factions cost $40 and you get 4 slots.
why would you pay $40 for 4 slots with no game?!

because if I have factions with everything unlocked, then the 4 extra slots can share in that. If I buy a seperate game, then those 4 characters have to start from scratch. And since most people have both factions and Prophecies linked, the 4 new characters will instantly have access to both worlds. If I buy a seperate game, they will only have access to 1 world. Buying more slots makes more sense then buying a new game.

ducktape

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/R

26 Jul 2006 at 23:57 - 170

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile

Will we offer unlock packs, as were available in the European 2006 version of Prophecies? That, too, is possible. Such things may be driven by player request or desire.

What are 'unlock packs'? Sounds promising

Crimson Ashwood

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Australia

Angels of Cthulhu

N/

27 Jul 2006 at 00:01 - 171

AWESOME! YAY! Can't wait... lovin' it.

... been trying to tell people they've been busy up there... but, whatever...

YAY!

Digital Bath

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Lords of Blood

W/Mo

27 Jul 2006 at 00:02 - 172

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducktape

What are 'unlock packs'? Sounds promising

Unlock the entire map for $20.00 (USD)? That would elimintate runners too.

Lyonette

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Australia

[PiG]

E/

27 Jul 2006 at 00:05 - 173

i for one am very happy about this upgrade and also happy to patiently wait untill it is available and i am also very happy to "buy my fun" as someone so eloquently put it... you buy all your other "fun", what makes this any different? gw is an awesome game and i'm quite happy to contribute to the continued success of anet and gw... other people just take any excuse they can to whine just becuase they can which in turn drowns out the people that are actually happy and content with the game.

BlackRecluse

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

[Dark]

W/

27 Jul 2006 at 00:07 - 174

what the hell? people actually got into the store

Venomios

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

Guilds are like underwear. Change often or it gets stale fast.

N/Mo

27 Jul 2006 at 00:11 - 175

Originally Posted by ducktape

What are 'unlock packs'? Sounds promising

They give you a set of runes and items that complement each other to help get you started. For instance, 7 ranger skills, a ranger elite, and a decent bow. Sort of like a pre-order pack. That way, when you start PVP, you have a slight advantage of being able to jump right in without the "tedious" journey thru PvE.

Angel of Cthulhu

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

N/Me

27 Jul 2006 at 00:12 - 176

I doubt they'll sell ecto's or shards or anything like that, because Anet is always trying to neutralise the in game economy rather than blow it out completely. I bet its stuff like those preorder only dances and little glowing thingies.

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

27 Jul 2006 at 00:13 - 177

Quote:

Originally Posted by titan0987

I just purchased an extra slot, even though I said i wouldnt.. but ya.

Currently, there are only 3 things available for purchase. Guild Wars: Phrophecies,Guild Wars: Factions, (both at $49.99), and an extra character slot for $9.99 You can create a PlayNC account from within the game. It has it's own username/password, NOT connected to GuildWars, BUT whatever account you logged in with to access the store, is given the things that you bought from the store.

Also, it seems that you can only buy these things with a credit/debit card. I saw nothing about paypal/money orders. Hopefully that part will change in the near future, and im willing to bet Nightfall will be added to the store

Sorry, but just how did you manage that when the store option still isn't available again? Would you care to let the rest of us know how so we can go and get one or two ourselves?

Sarevok Thordin

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

Scotland

W/N

27 Jul 2006 at 00:17 - 178

Thanks for the update Gaile.

I hope you guys get the store out asap (preferably a few days or so) cos I want my primary ranger slot at last =D

Swinging Fists

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/Mo

27 Jul 2006 at 00:22 - 179

Quote:

Originally Posted by titan0987

I just purchased an extra slot, even though I said i wouldnt.. but ya.

Currently, there are only 3 things available for purchase. Guild Wars: Phrophecies,Guild Wars: Factions, (both at $49.99), and an extra character slot for $9.99 You can create a PlayNC account from within the game. It has it's own username/password, NOT connected to GuildWars, BUT whatever account you logged in with to access the store, is given the things that you bought from the store.

Also, it seems that you can only buy these things with a credit/debit card. I saw nothing about paypal/money orders. Hopefully that part will change in the near future, and im willing to bet Nightfall will be added to the store

Could you please post a screenshot of your character selection screen ? Also, could you confirm that I will be able to login using my non-PlayNC email account, and purchase a character slot using a separate PlayNC ID, and the character slot will be added to my non-PlayNC email GW account ? I believe that's what you said, but I want to confirm.

G-SAS

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Oct 2005

27 Jul 2006 at 00:39 - 180

If unlock packs occure in the game, I will stop playing it. That's just as evil as making Ebay Gold legal.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

27 Jul 2006 at 00:41 - 181

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swinging Fists

Could you please post a screenshot of your character selection screen ? Also, could you confirm that I will be able to login using my non-PlayNC email account, and purchase a character slot using a separate PlayNC ID, and the character slot will be added to my non-PlayNC email GW account ? I believe that's what you said, but I want to confirm.

go to post number 3 this thread and read the bottom of the screenie

thecyberninja

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2006

27 Jul 2006 at 00:56 - 182

i wish i could access the store but my menu doesnt have the option

(

J snukka

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

New York

27 Jul 2006 at 01:11 - 183

seriously anet you guys are the best. I'm looking forward for chapter 3. The soon to come profits, from the slots, will help you guys make super awesome future chapter campaigns. dont let us down.

Kali Magdalene

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Washington

N/

27 Jul 2006 at 01:23 - 184

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

go to post number 3 this thread and read the bottom of the screenie

Swinging Fists wants a much more recent poster to confirm that he actually purchased a character slot, as it seems no one else can access the store at this time.

impuls3d

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

front line guardians

W/Mo

27 Jul 2006 at 01:29 - 185

20/20 sunderings for $20.00 each? maybe!

Swinging Fists

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/Mo

27 Jul 2006 at 01:31 - 186

The post above me already addressed this, but I had already seen that screenshot, and I took another look at it at Loviatar's suggestion. But, that screen shot does not tell me that the account shown was not a PlayNC account. That is why I asked for confirmation of my specific question.

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

27 Jul 2006 at 01:34 - 187

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-SAS

If unlock packs occure in the game, I will stop playing it. That's just as evil as making Ebay Gold legal.

And you thought that corporations were good?

They are all out to make money no matter what. The End.

I have a bad feeling about this "Guild Wars store".

CHUIU

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

Team Legacy

N/

27 Jul 2006 at 01:45 - 188

Quote:

Originally Posted by impuls3d

20/20 sunderings for $20.00 each? maybe!

Lol. You could buy enough gold to get 10 20/20's for $20.

Fate

Elite Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

New England, USA

Shadow Knights [SK]

Mo/Me

27 Jul 2006 at 02:02 - 189

Dear ArenaNet/NCSoft,

For the past two years I have thoroughly enjoyed Guild Wars. From my experiences as a Co-Guild Leader, to a rank 55 GvG team, to a member of the alliance controlling House zu Heltzer, to doing all of these simultaneously in addition to the daily joys of green farming, mission completion and character advancement, this game continues to surprise and fufill. Unexpected surprised await me nearly every day between the holiday events, skill balances, and bug fixes.

However a recent dilemma has arisen that I feel requires remedy. I have money and I want to give it to your companies. It sits there in my checking account, taunting me daily, reminding me that it has not been spent. I am further reminded when I log on to the game to see my sad, lonely 6 characters and now I must endure the bitter reminder of "6/6 character slots in use"!

Help me Anet! Help me PlayNC! Help me to remedy this problem! Give me character slots or give me death!

Respectfully,
A player in need

Correction Edit: First public beta in Oct 2004 ( 1 & 3/4 years)

Vladigar Ironfist

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

[FCNL]

27 Jul 2006 at 02:13 - 190

Two years? >.>

Is this turning into one of those things where speculation ruins the excitement?

posmo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

Florida

Celestial League of Ascalon War

N/

27 Jul 2006 at 02:18 - 191

well, surely anet will get this sorted out, i'm just worried about what will be offered in the store... skill pins and t-shirts, or account titles and game currency

MadOnion

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

27 Jul 2006 at 03:16 - 192

I think it'd be neat to offer the obvious character slots and hopefully Guild Wars merchandise, but please no in game items. Even though you said it won't be "needed" I find would find it more than a little annoying if you charged players for a new feature that though not required, would be extremely helpful to a player. For example, if you charged a fee to use an auction house. I will be extremely upset if something like this happens.

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

27 Jul 2006 at 03:36 - 193

Full list of what i want

-Mini pets(customized)
-Guild wars coffee mugs w/ character of choice
-New creation options
-Aution house(in a FREE global update)
-Purchasable dyes(to be bought at trader)

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

27 Jul 2006 at 03:42 - 194

lol, Fate.

I too suffer a similar plight. Arenanet, please help me, I have TOO MUCH MONEY! I need to give them to you guys, quick! There's just oodles of cash flowing everywhere, under my bed, in my fridge, and even in my toilet! I need to get rid of them now... in exchange for some character slots would be nice though.

Crimson Ashwood

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Australia

Angels of Cthulhu

N/

27 Jul 2006 at 03:50 - 195

Is it just me, or... ummm... character slots are already an item held within the Guild Wars Store (as it is). So what this is for, is suggestions for other things besides that... ya sillies. Read a thread! :P hehe

Eragon Dragonslayer

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Right Behind You

The Raven Evolution [wvw]

A/

27 Jul 2006 at 04:07 - 196

i dont even see it...

Horseman Of War

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

The Cult of Doom

P/

27 Jul 2006 at 04:21 - 197

man, so much for my "just wait 3 hours" theory... that was 8 hours ago :P I keep logging off and relogging in vain hope :P

*******EDIT - to save PostCount

Another Suggestion:

Friend Chat- viewable/recievable by any mutual friend (this might be easy or hard.. im not good at coding messaging stuff)

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

27 Jul 2006 at 04:24 - 198

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson Ashwood

Is it just me, or... ummm... character slots are already an item held within the Guild Wars Store (as it is). So what this is for, is suggestions for other things besides that... ya sillies. Read a thread! :P hehe

Perhaps I might suggest that you read the thread!

The one for suggestions as to what wares the store will stock is here :-

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10011797

Angel of Cthulhu

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

N/Me

27 Jul 2006 at 05:25 - 199

I dont understand why everyone is so indignant about this... how is GW supposed to sustain itself without monthly fees? If you love the game so much, and clearly we all do, why are we so against supporting it? Seems to me some have us have been playing for so long we think we're ENTITLED to it...

Ellipson

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Hic Sunt Leones [HiC]

Me/

27 Jul 2006 at 06:07 - 200

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel of Cthulhu

I dont understand why everyone is so indignant about this... how is GW supposed to sustain itself without monthly fees? If you love the game so much, and clearly we all do, why are we so against supporting it? Seems to me some have us have been playing for so long we think we're ENTITLED to it...

The store isn't going to force people to stop playing the game to buy it. People who are mad that they're selling stuff are... mad. Who cares. I'm just not going to buy anything. I don't need more character slots or anything like that.

As far as entitlement and whether we should have to pay more to "support the product," well, I dug out my Factions box for kicks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Factions Box

Free Online Play!
No subscription fees to pay! Buy the game. Get an Internet connection. Done.

Thats on the inside of the Assassin side of the cover. And then again on both covers, it says:

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Box. Again.

Free Online Play
(Internet Connection Required)

So yes, I am entitled to play the game without a monthly fee. Which this store has nothing to do with. It's not about supporting, its about making sure features like an auction house and other game-changing devices don't have to be purchased.