In the latest issue of PC Gamer, on the very last page, down at the bottom, in the tiny green box, they have a teaser for what is coming in the next issue (November), wherein they say that there will be some information on the next chapter of Guild Wars, along with an "Exclusive mini-pet only for PC Gamer." Is there anything else known about this, and how does everyone think this will impact the community?
EDIT FOR INFO: Apparently, the code is printed inside each magazine, so that means I get one for free from my library, assuming I'm the first one to get to the PC Gamer magazine.
FURTHER EDIT: This magazine is at least 2 weeks old. Why hasn't this been picked up on here before, or am I just dense and missed it in my search?
Mini-Pet exclusively for PC Gamer
unienaule
Knightsaber Sith
Retribution X
Other than I want one, no.
Zinger314
Additional information said by Gaile Grey, ripped blatantly from GWO:
That last comment kinda concerns me. A tad too calavier.
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No mini-pets have been customized, ever. Not the Kuunivang, not the birthday gifts, right? So why would we customize these mini-pets?" That is nearly a direct quote from one of the chief designers of the game.
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Originally Posted by Gaile Grey (questioned about previous comment)
I already have expressed the concerns that have been shared with me; I did and do understand the concern about this on many levels, yes.
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Originally Posted by Gaile Grey
don't see any UA prohibition against selling items for in-game money. It's done every hour of every day. And how that seller originally obtained the item isn't relevant in this case, although I do appreciate that others feel differently. If you consider that those who purchased the CE were spending real world money to, in part, acquire the Kuunie, they were certainly not prohibited by the UA or anything else from selling for in-game gold. (Obviously selling for real world cash is prohibited!) While I know some can make a distinction between buying the game and buying a magazine--a degree of separation, if you will--I believe that the designers don't agree that there is a reason to customize the pets.
Let me add to that to say that if someone makes a bunch of in-game gold and then sells the gold for real-world money, he would be breaking the UA. But that would seem really circular to me: Buy a magazine to get an item to sell for gold to then sell the gold for money. |
Knightsaber Sith
Some people think these will be worth a lot to sell. But considering that once everyone starts showing them off everyone will just go out and buy the magazine themselves, I doubt it will be worth much here. The market for this pet will be on the international stage. This promo is for America/Canada. PC Gamer mentioned that the magazine may be sold in other contries but I doubt the serial key will work for them. Someone once told me they bought a Prophecies CE from Germany but he couldn't apply the key to his account since his Factions key was American. Given this knowledge, I assume that accounts with serial keys from other regions wont be able to get the promo pet so that is who you can sell to (Maybe auction online and then meet in one of the intl districts). Also, I'm pretty sure you'll only be able to apply one of these keys to your account so keep that in mind concerning whether or not you want to sell it.
Venice Queen
old news
AceeBlueEagle
Yeppers... I posted it as soon as I got my copy in the mail to alert everyone back on Aug. 13th.
Here is the thread:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10024373
Here is the thread:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10024373
Knightsaber Sith
It's a Nightfall monster called a "Grey Giant" and the magazine hits newstands September 19 (sooner if you have a subscription)
Tachyon
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
It's a Nightfall monster called a "Grey Giant" and the magazine hits newstands September 19 (sooner if you have a subscription)
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RuPee
thats cool, i might have to actually stop by the magazine stand this time. gawd it must have been years since i bought a magazine offthe stand (i usually have them delivered).
gamecube187
When does this magazine with the code for the minipet come out in stores? I'm thinking of going to the store to get one. Or has it already come out?
JC68
is there also electronic version of this magazine or only paper version you can buy at kiosk? cause, there is no way how to get it here, so i would like to buy ".pdf" version if it exists... anyone know something about it?
Knightsaber Sith
only paper version
-September 19
-September 19
Gaile Gray
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only paper version
-September 19 |
Mr_T_bot
I wonder how much money is being exchanged over this because this is going to obviously be a noticeable boost in sales for PC Gamer.
lyra_song
Does it make noises?
Yanman.be
I hate how they affect the economy by adding something I cannot get.
KamikazeChicken
I just hope it looks better IG than that picture above suggests. o.O
SirJackassIII
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I hate how they affect the economy by adding something I cannot get.
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Could you guys at Anet add this to PC Gameplay for the Belgians/Dutch?
Me wantee
Charqus
Edit: Stupid Comment, forgot about I-Districts....
Obsidian Stealth
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I hate how they affect the economy by adding something I cannot get.
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One thing I don't understand is why magazines are all 1 month infront...
Subscribers get the November Issue on September 3rd. Why is it not the September Edition?
JC68
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Indeed...
Could you guys at Anet add this to PC Gameplay for the Belgians/Dutch? Me wantee |
(it shouldn´t be problem, because in two-months old Level was trial key for GW... )
pokerface
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Yes, and the subscribers will start receiving their copies sometime this week (week of September 3rd, that is).
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P.S. Unless its customised, then i retract all my word, besides the fact that i would like one myself.
Count to Potato
Grey Giant will look cooll in-game
Mr. G
so let me get this right...we non yanks are screwed?
JMFD
pretty much. Fortunately our only American guildy (who works nights so is in an otherwise euro guild) is picking up a stack for the guild =)
Mr. G
lol i should get some of my yanky guildies to do that i suppose
Knightsaber Sith
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Originally Posted by pokerface
I know its not your call for this kind of stuff, Gaile. But still i find it a but stupid and lame of you guys (meaning Anet) to publish something that is inaccessible (for free, besides the cost of the magazine) for most GW players.
P.S. Unless its customised, then i retract all my word, besides the fact that i would like one myself. |
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Coke_Item
BlackRecluse
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Me too.
One thing I don't understand is why magazines are all 1 month infront... Subscribers get the November Issue on September 3rd. Why is it not the September Edition? |
led-zep
after seeing the picture im not so annoyed that this is america only, looks crap
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by led-zep
after seeing the picture im not so annoyed that this is america only, looks crap
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i posted more than 2 weeks ago that it looks just plain butt ugly
Curse You
Ok, simple questions about the magazine.
Where is it availible?
How much does it cost?
I'm asking because I live in Toronto, Canada (very close to the border).
Where is it availible?
How much does it cost?
I'm asking because I live in Toronto, Canada (very close to the border).
Lord Aro
Any magazine store, local groceries store, chapters/indigo, etc. will cary it. Last price I've seen was under 10 bucks, prob 7.
Now I just wonder if we can use multiple keys and get more than one.
Now I just wonder if we can use multiple keys and get more than one.
lyra_song
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
for once i agree with you.
i posted more than 2 weeks ago that it looks just plain butt ugly |
Apocrypha
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I was gonna run out and buy one but then I saw how ugly it looked, I'll stick with my kuunavang and wait for the price to drop below whiptail devourer
snikerz
ahh nasty looking giant, i can imagine how hard this thing is gonna hit us for, probably equal to that of a Aataxe
Mpidemie
gaile, do you think, there will something for europe like this
please look if its possible, maybe with another pet
please look if its possible, maybe with another pet
Xavier Lightstone
Ok, so why hasn't PCGUK got in on this? They are flooding the game anyway, so why does Europe (and everywhere else) have to scratch around in the dirt
Want one, but then get rid of it after showing off for 5 minutes.
Want one, but then get rid of it after showing off for 5 minutes.
Yanman.be
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
You must never have heard of the Korean coke promo, they could unlock special ingame weapons just from buying cans of coke (or something like that....). Anyway, they announced that they would do region specific promotions. I'm sure whatever region you're in will get some kind of promotion eventually.
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Coke_Item |
Who cares about coke items? They're customized, they're useless..can't sell them.
Now, I'll see many players buying 10+ magazines, selling each pet for 100k+, buy fow, and say: HAH! I'm better than you! You noob!. And all they did, is ask mother for some money to buy some magazines. ( But son! Don't buy Plabyboy! It's devil's literature! )
TiNkLeR
No images ingame yet? :P