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Skawtt

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Oregon

W/N

14 Aug 2006 at 13:49 - 41

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodyDotNet

I hope it's not the Coconut Monkey. Subscribers to PC Gamer will know what I mean.

Or a Vede mini

Big_Iron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Edge

Tormented Weapons [emo]

14 Aug 2006 at 17:09 - 42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skawtt

Or a Vede mini

That might be pretty funny. I could picture a mini-Vede following me around making rude noises.

ZsasZ

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

in the wired

Perplexian Argonauts

N/Mo

14 Aug 2006 at 18:02 - 43

Couple points:

a) Does it mention anywhere if this is just for subscribers, or can anyone bebop on down to thier local book merchant and grab one?

2) If it's the latter option in the former point, it most likely will be on a separate card, so everyone who does take advantage of this would do well to make sure the plastic bag/ wrapper thingy hasn't been tampered with!

042

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2006

14 Aug 2006 at 20:04 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZsasZ

Couple points:

a) Does it mention anywhere if this is just for subscribers, or can anyone bebop on down to thier local book merchant and grab one?

2) If it's the latter option in the former point, it most likely will be on a separate card, so everyone who does take advantage of this would do well to make sure the plastic bag/ wrapper thingy hasn't been tampered with!

Also, would the code, if it is a code, be generic or specific for each issue? If generic, then someone will post it and we'll all get it.

Its a mini Shiro that just keeps trying to kill you- lol.

tommarrow

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Shyft Machine [MYTH]

E/

14 Aug 2006 at 21:14 - 45

^ a mini Shiro already exists.

This is how the US gets something to make up for the Coke promo items other countries got.

Lord Aro

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2006

/wiki user:aro

DBU

E/

14 Aug 2006 at 22:10 - 46

Also something to note, many magazines that have offered something 'special' in a game have all used the same access key (per game that is) to obtain it.

lofblad

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Rise of the Forsaken

W/R

15 Aug 2006 at 02:08 - 47

Confirmation from PC Gamer:
http://www.pcgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=290787
It is a unique pet, every magazine will have its' own code, and it will be in the US version of PC Gamer, both the subscriber and newsstand magazines.

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

15 Aug 2006 at 03:49 - 48

wow.............just..........wow.........

I guess the only thing left is to know what date this issue hits the stands

darrylhaines

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Freedom Of Midnight

E/

15 Aug 2006 at 07:18 - 49

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofblad

Confirmation from PC Gamer:
http://www.pcgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=290787
It is a unique pet, every magazine will have its' own code, and it will be in the US version of PC Gamer, both the subscriber and newsstand magazines.

And us in Europe get's screwed yet again......

Caelus The Fallen

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Glasgow

Voice of the Darkness

E/Mo

15 Aug 2006 at 13:30 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofblad

Confirmation from PC Gamer:
http://www.pcgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=290787
It is a unique pet, every magazine will have its' own code, and it will be in the US version of PC Gamer, both the subscriber and newsstand magazines.

Is there anything else of interest on that link?
I cant view it becasue I am "Banned from this forum" 0_o
Never ever been to that site before... but oooo...kkkk......
Must be some sort of mass IP ban or somesuch.

Clone

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

15 Aug 2006 at 14:51 - 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceeBlueEagle

At back of my PC Gamer mag I got in the mail today (October 2006), it mentions that in the November

Did I fall asleep for a month? Last I knew it was the middle of August. I could understand getting the September issue a bit early, but October? At any rate, I might want to pick one of these up. Can we expect the November issue to hit newstands in mid-September then?

Tetris L

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Germany

Servants of Fortuna

15 Aug 2006 at 15:44 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

these will fetch good money if its true and if the pet isnt customized to the owner

Which is precisely why I'm 100% sure that it will be customized, just like ANet did it with all promotional items in the past.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skids

They wouldnt allow this for one mag only. it'll eventually be in others too.

Coca Cola got the "Coke Items". Pepsi got none. 'Nuf said.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

15 Aug 2006 at 15:44 - 53

Unique code = Only as many mini-pets as there are magazines printed.

Think they'll qualify as rare?

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

15 Aug 2006 at 16:03 - 54

wow, guess i'll buy the November issue of PC Gamer to see what mini pet it is!

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

15 Aug 2006 at 16:08 - 55

So we players in England, and elsewhere, get nothing at all? That's fair isn't it?

Skawtt

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Oregon

W/N

15 Aug 2006 at 16:19 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSecorsky

Unique code = Only as many mini-pets as there are magazines printed.

Think they'll qualify as rare?

Its a question on how many Guild Wars players pick up the issue.

Rare when they come out? No. Rare six months from now? Maybe.

Carinae

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Inside

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

15 Aug 2006 at 16:24 - 57

I want a Gwen minipet. I don't care what it costs, I want it!

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

15 Aug 2006 at 17:40 - 58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carinae Dragonblood

I want a Gwen minipet. I don't care what it costs, I want it!

sell you one for 100K + 100 ectos

Bane of Worlds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Meadow

Rt/

15 Aug 2006 at 18:11 - 59

hey skulk just sell it for 250 ectos

man I need a copy of that mag...

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

15 Aug 2006 at 18:30 - 60

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eve The Sorceress

hey skulk just sell it for 250 ectos

man I need a copy of that mag...

250 ectos ok? I wonder how many mini pet can you get from the magazine? one per account or one per issue?

ZsasZ

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

in the wired

Perplexian Argonauts

N/Mo

15 Aug 2006 at 19:14 - 61

Is there a shelf date for this issue yet?

Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

15 Aug 2006 at 19:43 - 62

it could be a way for them to make up to the US for not giveing everything that the US got in CE of factions, but i could be wrong. But i will try and get it when comes out, so when will it be on shelfs?

KANE OG

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

Ogmios Graybeards

W/

16 Aug 2006 at 00:05 - 63

I imagine if everyone from outside The States were to bitch at PC Gamer instead of us here in the forums, something might be done. Sheesh! It's months away people, give it a break. There could be more announcements in the future.

BTW, If allowed, I'll sell one of mine to you for a crapload of money!

Stockholm

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Censored

R/

16 Aug 2006 at 00:09 - 64

I'll even buy a couple of magazines and sell the code

-Loki-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

16 Aug 2006 at 00:43 - 65

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrylhaines

And us in Europe get's screwed yet again......

And Australia.

Stockholm

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Censored

R/

16 Aug 2006 at 00:46 - 66

Guy's
you can buy magazines online

Blame the publisher not A-Net

Warrior1986

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2006

Brotherhood of Kain

04 Sep 2006 at 21:11 - 67

So this issue of PC Gamer magazine should be on shelfs in Borders and such in about a week or so?

Knightsaber Sith

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Aug 2006

Few Fallen Heroes [FFH]

W/E

04 Sep 2006 at 21:35 - 68

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZsasZ

Is there a shelf date for this issue yet?

For probablly the forth or fifth time; September 19! >_<

Edit* didn't realize this was a seperate thread about the same thing, so I'll stick this in here too:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

only paper version
-September 19

also,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetris L

Which is precisely why I'm 100% sure that it will be customized, just like ANet did it with all promotional items in the past.

it's been confirmed that they will not be customized. It's also been quoted from the devs that no minipet has been customized and it's unlikely any ever will be.

they call me joker

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

WA

Aero Snakes

A/R

04 Sep 2006 at 22:49 - 69

hey, is it true that you get a free mini-pet after one year of play?

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

04 Sep 2006 at 23:12 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by they call me joker

hey, is it true that you get a free mini-pet after one year of play?

when the CHARACTER is one year old.

/age ....to find out how old the character is.

on its birthday a present will appear in its inventory

Curse You

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

South Pole

The Magus Order

N/Mo

05 Sep 2006 at 01:17 - 71

Does anyone know if they sell the US issues in Canada? I've known magazines to do that in the past, so I'm curious about this one.

TheProject

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2006

In a box

The Living Hell Pheonix

Mo/Me

05 Sep 2006 at 02:21 - 72

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

So we players in England, and elsewhere, get nothing at all? That's fair isn't it?

Neither is the Heroes Ascent American Districts full of (W/Mo lfg mission only) while we americans, australians or canadians wonder why we never have favor during the day.

Alex Weekes

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2005

Brighton, UK

05 Sep 2006 at 14:52 - 73

There will be mini-pets offered in European magazines as well. I'll let you all know the details as soon as I have them available.

Tetris L

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Germany

Servants of Fortuna

05 Sep 2006 at 15:10 - 74

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

it's been confirmed that they will not be customized. It's also been quoted from the devs that no minipet has been customized and it's unlikely any ever will be.

Yeah, I saw that, too, and my jaw hit the keyboard. I'm stunned. That's so lame, I don't know what to say. How can ANet ban people for selling GW gold for real life money when they do (essentially) the same? Buy a magazine (for real life money), get the pet, sell it for ingame money. In this auction the Grey Giant is sold for 100k+. On Ebay 100k GW gold is about 5$. Nuff said.

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

05 Sep 2006 at 15:12 - 75

yeah it's stupid. Mainly because anyone can go to a store and just copy down the codes then the people who buy the mag and try to use it will be ticked off.. i can see that happening to me ><

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

05 Sep 2006 at 15:19 - 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetris L

Yeah, I saw that, too, and my jaw hit the keyboard. I'm stunned. That's so lame, I don't know what to say. :

then how about saying nothing.

when it is customized it is customized to a character you may delete later.

ive been a subscriber for years so i get it for FREE as i get the magazine anyway.

OMG HE IS EVEN WORSE AS HE DIDNT PAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR IT

Tetris L

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Germany

Servants of Fortuna

05 Sep 2006 at 15:30 - 77

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

when it is customized it is customized to a character you may delete later.

Sorry, that's no explanation, let alone excuse. Technically ANet could easily handle it the same way they handle pre-order items or other promotional items: Once you've entered the key you may summon the item for any character of your account by entering a special slash command, for example "/cokeplay" for the (in)famous Coca Cola items.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

ive been a subscriber for years so i get it for FREE as i get the magazine anyway.
OMG HE IS EVEN WORSE AS HE DIDNT PAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR IT

There is absolutely nothing wrong with you getting a free minipet for being such a loyal subscriber. But it is very wrong that you may sell it ingame for a small fortune.

TiNkLeR

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2006

Portugal

05 Sep 2006 at 15:45 - 78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Weekes

There will be mini-pets offered in European magazines as well. I'll let you all know the details as soon as I have them available.

Glad to hear that

Crush

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2005

W/E

05 Sep 2006 at 16:01 - 79

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Weekes

There will be mini-pets offered in European magazines as well. I'll let you all know the details as soon as I have them available.

that's a good news!! hope there will be an Italian magazine that does that too...

(we're too often the last carriage wheel)

pcredsox99

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

Mostly Kryta but Fissure of Woe on the weekends

Knights of the Dragon Pyre [DRGN]

W/Mo

05 Sep 2006 at 16:10 - 80

I was wondering if anet would do somthing to stop ppl from stealing codes and then getting more then one of these?

To simplify will there be a one per account limit