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I GOT THE NOVEMBER 2006 ISSUE IN MAIL TODAY!!!
Well, here is how it works (paraphrased from pg. 96)
1) They provide you a code/access key imprinted within the magazine, unique to the mag. (I get sealed version with cd, not sure if it is present in non cd-version)
2) Go to Login page and enter access key
3) During preview event, head to Kamadan (port city in Nightfall)
4) type /bonusitems. This will put a 'broken toy' in your inventory
5) Accept the quest "Toy's Story"
6) Complete the quest to receive the mini-pet
7) If ya did it in preview and you want it back for full retail, repeat steps above
It sounds from step 7 that you will lose the pet at the end of the preview if you access it before retail version released.
So much for the get rich quick schemes :P
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Original post below:
At back of my PC Gamer mag I got in the mail today (October 2006), it mentions that in the November issue they will divulge some info on a PC Gamer Exclusive minipet for Guildwars and more info on the upcoming chapter.
It reads "... details on the next Guild Wars game... and for the exclusive Guild Wars mini pet you can only get from us..."
Any ideas???
Update: They are calling it "Grey Giant"!! The artwork suggests a warrior looking figure (torso shot) that is half human/half skull huge tusk) that is colored gold and grey.
PC Gamer Exclusive GWars Mini Pet?
AceeBlueEagle
Neo Nugget
Wow really?thats pretty awsome.Do you have a pic of what the cover for the mag is?thanks.I hope its true.
AceeBlueEagle
Well, it shows a covershot of Company of Heroes artwork.
It also has a 2 page blurb on how to capture elite skills in Gwars... (like anyone needed that info)
I checked their website and they still have up the September information.
It also has a 2 page blurb on how to capture elite skills in Gwars... (like anyone needed that info)
I checked their website and they still have up the September information.
Malice Black
these will fetch good money if its true and if the pet isnt customized to the owner
edit: thinking about it maybe not because ppl could just go buy the mag..
edit: thinking about it maybe not because ppl could just go buy the mag..
Thallandor
/Runs off to check the website and tell everyone i know....
Skids
They wouldnt allow this for one mag only. it'll eventually be in others too.
Ranger Rog
Which version of the magazine was it in? I read the UK version which is a different magazine to the US, and I think there may be others too.
madman420
Haha, watch the money grubbers freak out. OMG AN EXCLUSIVE MINIPET?! I CAN MAKE SO MUCH MONEY OFF OF THIS!!!
sky the unstopable
maybe this will be the day they come out with the fanboy mini?
AceeBlueEagle
It's the U.S. version of the mag. Here are the specifics of the issue:
Issue #153, October 2006, Volume 13, Number 10
I would take a screencap of the blurb but I know the copyright police frown on that sort of thing.
Anyways, perhaps PC Gamer paid advertising fees to ANet to develop such a deal? Or it may just be a way for ANet and PCGamer to create a win/win through publicity/attention.
Issue #153, October 2006, Volume 13, Number 10
I would take a screencap of the blurb but I know the copyright police frown on that sort of thing.
Anyways, perhaps PC Gamer paid advertising fees to ANet to develop such a deal? Or it may just be a way for ANet and PCGamer to create a win/win through publicity/attention.
Big_Iron
Waaaa! 
I haven't gotten my copy of PC Gamer in the mail yet!
I haven't gotten my copy of PC Gamer in the mail yet!
Skawtt
Skawtt is using Charge!...to the store.
Venice Queen
Tundra Giant?
Zephyr Jackson
Maybe Like the Stone Judge?
Loviatar
it is a mini GWEN who burns anybody using bad language.
burning incapacates the victem for 10 minutes while a sign over their heads tells people to laugh/applaud as desired
burning incapacates the victem for 10 minutes while a sign over their heads tells people to laugh/applaud as desired
Tachyon
So this is only a US thing then? Or do we over the pond also have the chance to grab one?
RinkXing
Damn you UK issue of PC Gamer, you better have a Mini Pet for us, otherwise... I will have to throw a spoon at you.
Loviatar
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no good as he has *spoonguard*
http://www.rathergood.com/spoonguard/
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http://www.rathergood.com/spoonguard/
Ranger Rog
It's worth mentioning that in the UK some larger shops such as the bigger branches of WH Smith often carry the US version of PC gamer too 
TheMosesPHD
Why do you get the "October" issue of a magazine in the middle of August? That's sort of strange.
Anyway, the update on your OP said the mini-pet was a grey humanoid looking figure? Mayhaps an Oni?
Anyway, the update on your OP said the mini-pet was a grey humanoid looking figure? Mayhaps an Oni?
Count to Potato
I think your forgetting nightfall units mini pets will be extended with NIghtfall
TheMosesPHD
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Stockholm
I want an "official" a-net statement on this, seams like a "buy our magasin" scam to me.
Haha, it's a paper "mini pet" poster
Haha, it's a paper "mini pet" poster
TheMosesPHD
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I want an "official" a-net statement on this, seams like a "buy our magasin" scam to me.
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AceeBlueEagle
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I want an "official" a-net statement on this, seams like a "buy our magasin" scam to me.
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I do know that they have done things with WoW minis before so ya never know.
I would think it would be a great idea for publicity for both organizations if they did do something like this. More magazine sales to non-subscribers and perhaps interest in the game for the magazine subscriber base that doesn't currently play GWars.
Sentao Nugra
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Anyways... can't wait to see it!
Don Zardeone
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I want an "official" a-net statement on this, seams like a "buy our magasin" scam to me.
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I'd buy that X.x
Feminist Terrorist
Or, a coupon you can fill out to send away for a die cast mini of whatever. Like you used to/can do with cereal. The mag never said it was an ingame mini, did they?
Doomlord_Slayermann
Wouldn't be supprised if this was in there somewhere...
Disclaimer: This "mini-pet" is not an ingame item. Rather, it is a theoretical entity that does not actually exist, which technically is the same as all that crap you pay many thousands of gold that similarly does not actually exist for. However, many poor saps will now buy our magazine. Muah hah hah.
Welcom to capitalism.
Disclaimer: This "mini-pet" is not an ingame item. Rather, it is a theoretical entity that does not actually exist, which technically is the same as all that crap you pay many thousands of gold that similarly does not actually exist for. However, many poor saps will now buy our magazine. Muah hah hah.
Welcom to capitalism.
cjb909
The date on a magazine refers to when its supposed to stop being on sale. Lets the newstand know that if its October, there should be no October magazines on the stand. So the October issue is the one avaliable in September. And subscribers will be getting that even earlier, so some time in the next week or two.
BlackRecluse
woah, never knew that..i always thought that they got ahead in producing them ;x
Cuthroat Dibbler
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Damn you UK issue of PC Gamer, you better have a Mini Pet for us, otherwise... I will have to throw a spoon at you.
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-Loki-
I take it Australia misses out on this?
majoho
I have 4 mini pets and I never even tried any of them once, I guess I should sell rurik before he loses his value.
Thallandor
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I take it Australia misses out on this?
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Marth Reynolds
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RinkXing
It could be possible that it's a worldwide PC Gamer thing, and be featured in every issue across the world on the disk that usually comes with it.
Also, as said earlier, it's probably best to look out on GuildWars.com for an offical statement, as they usually say something about a feature in a magazine.
Also, as said earlier, it's probably best to look out on GuildWars.com for an offical statement, as they usually say something about a feature in a magazine.
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It could be possible that it's a worldwide PC Gamer thing, and be featured in every issue across the world on the disk that usually comes with it.
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Big_Iron
I hope it's not the Coconut Monkey. Subscribers to PC Gamer will know what I mean.
Stupid Shizno
could you imagine if it was on the magainze how many people would try to rip it out of the magazine. ((remebers back to the half life 1 craze for counter-strike and stealing cd keys from retail stores.))