Nightfall Prerelease Bonus Pack Details
Chilly Ress
Most likely, as we did to the Factions ones.
Knightsaber Sith
Gaile has stated she hasn't heard any info on any early access event yet. But it might still be comming.
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
Gaile has stated she hasn't heard any info on any early access event yet. But it might still be comming.
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they might also have a preorder box free shortly before release but i doubt that due to simple confusion.
we have only the PRE RELEASE box now and look at the confusion.
guild boy
i just read all the details and it didn't say the actual guild wars nightfall game will be in it. will someon clearly tell me what's the pre-release bonus pack is about?
Knightsaber Sith
It's about cool extra bonus crap.
DigitalForm
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Originally Posted by LestatBlooddrinker
I bought the pre-release pack for factions and got the weps and the pre-play but i only ended up with 2 extra slots after adding factions basically getting jipped out of the extra char slot from the pre-release... Im no longer buying the pre-releases and if they keep up the PvE content I will no longer buy the new chaptershttp://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif
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* Had Prophecies = 4 Character slots
* Got a Factions pre-order code (+2 slots and weapons) = 4 + 2 before Factions came out, for the Beta event.
* Bought full version of Factions (+2 if you link to Prophecies) = What do you know I only have 6 slots.
What happened to the two bonus slots from the preorder?? I should have 8 slots. They were only good till the game came out? I don't remember EVER reading that somewhere.
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Options are good since I think PUGs are annoying and it is a waste of time getting them together.
Knightsaber Sith
DigitalForm:
Those two slots from the preorder were in fact the same two slots for the full retail version of the game; after the preview they were locked until you added the Factions retail key.
LestatBlooddrinker:
the Factions preorder didn't come with a character slot
stop acting like you guys got ripped off; that's exactly what they described it was all along.
Those two slots from the preorder were in fact the same two slots for the full retail version of the game; after the preview they were locked until you added the Factions retail key.
LestatBlooddrinker:
the Factions preorder didn't come with a character slot
stop acting like you guys got ripped off; that's exactly what they described it was all along.
DigitalForm
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
DigitalForm:
Those two slots from the preorder were in fact the same two slots for the full retail version of the game; after the preview they were locked until you added the Factions retail key. LestatBlooddrinker: the Factions preorder didn't come with a character slot stop acting like you guys got ripped off; that's exactly what they described it was all along. |
Silver_Fang
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Originally Posted by DigitalForm
Was never informed that the slots were the same. If you could show me an example of the wording I must have misread, I will believe you. I can't find the email since my Hotmail switched over to Live Mail. Still iffy about getting the Nightfall Bonus pack since I would like an extra slot including the two I would get from linking Nightfall.
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Knightsaber Sith
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Originally Posted by DigitalForm
Was never informed that the slots were the same. If you could show me an example of the wording I must have misread, I will believe you. I can't find the email since my Hotmail switched over to Live Mail. Still iffy about getting the Nightfall Bonus pack since I would like an extra slot including the two I would get from linking Nightfall.
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If you think I'm going to comb through the news archive from nearly six months ago just to satisfy your curiosity; you're bloody daft my friend.
Gert Butterfing
The link:
http://eu.guildwars.com/news/article...d_start_event/
That's perfectly clear to me...
http://eu.guildwars.com/news/article...d_start_event/
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| We’re happy to let you know that if you own Prophecies and have activated a Factions Pre-order on your account, you will be able to access your two new character slots during the Factions Head Start Event. The slots will become available and will have access to Cantha from 12:01 a.m. PDT (7:01 GMT) on Thursday, April 27th through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 28th (6:59 GMT on April 29th). After the close of the Head Start Event, Canthan characters and Factions content will not be accessible until a retail key is activated on the account. The character slots will enjoy a “grace period” of ten days, to allow you to enter your retail access key and make them permanent. |
Pepsi Jedi
Yeah, I've read a few of the posts where people are acting like they were ripped off.
You wern't.
Factions Pre stuff never promised an extra slot. It just let you access your two a bit earily.
It's totally different from the NF stuff.
Now that the GW people are selling extra slots, they're "Giving one away" With the bonous pack. It's a gimmic, a gift, a freebie (( well $5.))
It was never nor ment to be ever a part of the Factions stuff.
Really people. This concept isn't all that hard. If you can't understand it.. maybe Pong is more your speed. The stuff's in black and white. It's been explained in this thread for pages and pages.
You wern't.
Factions Pre stuff never promised an extra slot. It just let you access your two a bit earily.
It's totally different from the NF stuff.
Now that the GW people are selling extra slots, they're "Giving one away" With the bonous pack. It's a gimmic, a gift, a freebie (( well $5.))
It was never nor ment to be ever a part of the Factions stuff.
Really people. This concept isn't all that hard. If you can't understand it.. maybe Pong is more your speed. The stuff's in black and white. It's been explained in this thread for pages and pages.
Kais Unduli
Weapons look cool, definitely worth picking up. Added character slot is something I expected Anet would throw in, which is a nice little bonus as well.
Pepsi Jedi
I must admit. I love the look of the blue can opener of death.
Knightsaber Sith
Why does everyone keep saying can opener? It slightly ressembles a bottle opener; but doesn't look anything like a can opener.
Pepsi Jedi
lol Whichever. Can opener, bottel opener. Some of the old can openers did look like that. They cauzed jagged cuts and what not. You can see them on some old Disney cartoons and stuff.
Most of us are just used to the clamp and twist can openers
Most of us are just used to the clamp and twist can openers
EtherealByte
Hi,
pardon me if this has been asked already but i did a basic search and couldn't find any information on this.
Is there actually going to be a preorder set of goodies for those that just preorder without the prerelease bonus? e.g. factions dragon fangs and ritualist staff e.t.c. free guildwars factions tshirt with the game once it comes out if you've preordered. If there is does that mean there will be 4 weapons for those that preorder and buy the bonus? Or did they just changethere preorder policy of the free tshirt (or character slot), DVD with art, wallpapers and the weapons and now we pay 5$ more for it. It's not that it'll stop me from buying pre release bonus and preorder the collectors edition, but it still makes me wonder about anet's strategy. If factions preorder = nightfalls prerelease bonus... then i wonder what theyre going to think of next... chapter 4 buy the game (with no char slots) and then buy extra char slots...? Enuf whining from my end. Although i disapprove of Anet's emptyin our pockets scheme (if my above rant is indeed the truth) and will complain everytime they do something like it, i'll still be amongst the first to buy new chapters. I just hope they make nightfall worth it.
pardon me if this has been asked already but i did a basic search and couldn't find any information on this.
Is there actually going to be a preorder set of goodies for those that just preorder without the prerelease bonus? e.g. factions dragon fangs and ritualist staff e.t.c. free guildwars factions tshirt with the game once it comes out if you've preordered. If there is does that mean there will be 4 weapons for those that preorder and buy the bonus? Or did they just changethere preorder policy of the free tshirt (or character slot), DVD with art, wallpapers and the weapons and now we pay 5$ more for it. It's not that it'll stop me from buying pre release bonus and preorder the collectors edition, but it still makes me wonder about anet's strategy. If factions preorder = nightfalls prerelease bonus... then i wonder what theyre going to think of next... chapter 4 buy the game (with no char slots) and then buy extra char slots...? Enuf whining from my end. Although i disapprove of Anet's emptyin our pockets scheme (if my above rant is indeed the truth) and will complain everytime they do something like it, i'll still be amongst the first to buy new chapters. I just hope they make nightfall worth it.
vinegrower
The free t-shirt was a Best Buy only thing, not every retailer offered them. So if that is to happen again, it would be up to Best Buy. Also remember that this pre-order pack includes a character slot worth $10, so paying $5 is a bargain.
EtherealByte
i got my Tshirt from EB Games though 
my question was not about the 10$ character slot. That is a bonus and i am happy with it. I wanna know if they removed all teh preorder goodies though. I'd still like 2 more weaps for preordering :P
my question was not about the 10$ character slot. That is a bonus and i am happy with it. I wanna know if they removed all teh preorder goodies though. I'd still like 2 more weaps for preordering :P
Tetris L
I'm getting the Pre-release Bonus Pack for 2 (TWO!) Euro.
A very agreeable price for a character slot plus a few goodies, I must say.
A very agreeable price for a character slot plus a few goodies, I must say.
Knightsaber Sith
I'm getting from Bestbuy; and hoping for Nightfall t-shirt!
Mordakai
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Hi,
pardon me if this has been asked already but i did a basic search and couldn't find any information on this. Is there actually going to be a preorder set of goodies for those that just preorder without the prerelease bonus? |
The reason I put a (?) after the $5 price tag, is because I've heard rumors some stores wil give it out as bonus for reserving a copy. I'm not sure if that's true, but if it is, those stores will be posted on this forum, and will get lots of business (hint, hint; wink, wink; nudge, nudge).
Knightsaber Sith
Hey; Bestbuy, where I'm getting the prerelease pack, has the bonus pack listed now. They list the contents in far greater detail then everyone else; check it out:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1156607201137
What has me worried is they have the release date listed as 9/24; I'm going to kick the sales clerk in the shin if they don't have it in stock on Friday >_<
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Features Pre-order Guild Wars Nightfall and receive an exclusive bonus package Five pieces of concept game art feature characters, monsters, weapons and environments Three wallpaper images are yours to adorn your desktop with 15 exclusive screenshots give you a preview of the game 90-second original music score of the Nightfall theme by award-winning composer Jeremy Soule Quick reference TENT card and 16-page mini hint guide provide extra info Register your account before the game launches and reserve your character's name before anyone else snaps it up Receive one additional character slot Wield two exclusive in-game items: the Fiery Sunspear of Shelter and the Icy Soulbreaker of Enchanting Explore links to more than 15 Guild Wars sites, including official fan sites, elite fan sites and partner sites Try your hand at Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Prophecies with trial codes Enjoy a 15-day trial of Lineage II, City of Heroes and City of Villains |
What has me worried is they have the release date listed as 9/24; I'm going to kick the sales clerk in the shin if they don't have it in stock on Friday >_<
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
What has me worried is they have the release date listed as 9/24; I'm going to kick the sales clerk in the shin if they don't have it in stock on Friday >_<
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Just kidding. I know I'll be calling places on Friday to see who has it.
Hey, I just noticed, it says "Pre-order Guild Wars Nightfall and receive an exclusive bonus package".
Does that mean it doesn't cost extra at Best Buy?
vinegrower
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Pepsi Jedi
You don't have Google? *Grins and ducks*
Loviatar
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ElinoraNeSangre
Gah, I've called my local EB AND my local Gamestop and they both have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about in regards to the prerelease pack. Guess I'm going to have to sit around and wait and see if I'm getting the damned things or not (I need 3 of them).
Waah. :P
Waah. :P
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by ElinoraNeSangre
Gah, I've called my local EB AND my local Gamestop and they both have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about in regards to the prerelease pack. Guess I'm going to have to sit around and wait and see if I'm getting the damned things or not (I need 3 of them).
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therefore to them it does not exist
Cherno
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Originally Posted by Horseman Of War
i hope they just forgot to put the type of +15% bonus on the sunspear.
otherwise itll be about as cool as my War Pick. Looks neat, but useless in endgame/pvp. |
Cherno
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Why does everyone keep saying can opener? It slightly ressembles a bottle opener; but doesn't look anything like a can opener.
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much moreso than what is typically used as a bottle opener or it's counterpart, the chruch key
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_key
vinegrower
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
since it is part of a package they have no listing in their computer for that item
therefore to them it does not exist |
ElinoraNeSangre
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
since it is part of a package they have no listing in their computer for that item
therefore to them it does not exist |
It's kind of more their general "uh... no we don't know what that is, and we don't think we're getting any" reply that had me worried. :P
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Originally Posted by vinegrower
When I talked to my local Gamestop last week, they said they had the SE, CE and the Pre-release in their computer, but no package deals. The guy didn't know what the pre-release was and thought it was the extras you get with the CE.
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Pepsi Jedi
At least you guys HAVE stores.
We have a Walmart and a Target. That's it. I live in upper MI. The closest game store to us is over 300 miles away. I have to get all my good stuff Online.
We have a Walmart and a Target. That's it. I live in upper MI. The closest game store to us is over 300 miles away. I have to get all my good stuff Online.
Knightsaber Sith
In case anyone is interested, Bestbuy is doing the same deal they always do. Pay $10 for the prerelease pack and then they give 10 bucks off when you buy the full game. So you don't pay extra for the bonus pack.
(you have to go in person though, not online)
(you have to go in person though, not online)
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
In case anyone is interested, Bestbuy is doing the same deal they always do. Pay $10 for the prerelease pack and then they give 10 bucks off when you buy the full game. So you don't pay extra for the bonus pack.
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Now if EB games and Gamestop are doing the same (in person), we're in business.
Sorry for those who ordered online!
Knightsaber Sith
This really has nothing to do with the prerelease pack but anyway;
I got bored and was poking around at Bestbuy some more.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1156607201199
So apparently you not only pick their skills; but also their armor to a certain extent. I know a couple people were asking about that a while back.
I got bored and was poking around at Bestbuy some more.
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So apparently you not only pick their skills; but also their armor to a certain extent. I know a couple people were asking about that a while back.
Ryo Azuro
Great info Knightsaber Sith. I sure hope my local EB Games has the pre-release or i'll cry. 
- Ryo
- Ryo
Loviatar
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So apparently you not only pick their skills; but also their armor to a certain extent. I know a couple people were asking about that a while back.
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ANET has a massive gold sink here.
imagine starting and picking up 3 heros who you have to share exp points with to level up and the cost of equiping them.
remember they start out levels 1 and level up with you and have level appropriate armor as well.
who will be the first to equip their heroes in 15 k armor?
Big_Iron
Well, this sucks. I just checked my order status on Amazon and now it's saying, "Delivery estimate: September 22, 2006 - September 29, 2006." I'm hoping 9/29 is worse case.