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Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Oct 2006 at 03:41 - 1

Just a word to those interested in the PvP Editions of Guild Wars: A large number of players have been asking about the PvP Edition of Guild Wars Nightfall, especially with this week's release of the PvP Editions of Guild Wars Prophecies and Factions. And based on your input and suggestions, we can see that players have a really good point about wanting to purchase the PvP Edition either in lieu of the full retail version, or in addition to it.

Therefore, the Guild Wars Nightfall PvP Edition will be available in the Official Guild Wars Store on Friday, October 27th. I don't have an exact hour for the release of the Nightfal PvP Edition, but I would estimate it will be very close to the 12:01 a.m. release of Nightfall itself.

Hope this is helpful, and see you in the game.

Lord Palidore

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

25 Oct 2006 at 03:49 - 2

Gaile, ArenaNet.

I love you

Thank you for the news!

Sentao Nugra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Grenths Rejects [GR]

25 Oct 2006 at 03:49 - 3

THANK YOU GAILE, you just saved me a bunch of hassle trying to get my mesmer through the whole game to unlock skills with hench. (Even though i doubt it would be that bad anymore since we have heros.)

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Oct 2006 at 03:50 - 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sentao Nugra

THANK YOU GAILE, you just saved me a bunch of hassle trying to get my mesmer through the whole game to unlock skills with hench. (Even though i doubt it would be that bad anymore since we have heros.)

I got news for you, Sentao. Once you hear about the story, you're gonna want to run through the game.

Sentao Nugra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Grenths Rejects [GR]

25 Oct 2006 at 03:55 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I got news for you, Sentao. Once you hear about the story, you're gonna want to run through the game.

but... but... but... i have three new character slots to mess with first (pre-order pack + CE FTWW!), then the namesake monk... oh noes whatever will i do :O

Red Locust

Site Contributor

Join Date: May 2005

25 Oct 2006 at 06:24 - 6

Two words:

Freakin Sweet

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

25 Oct 2006 at 06:39 - 7

Kind of glad Anet changed their stance on this one. Its actually for the better. Unlike most of the other times they have done something opposite what they said they would.

JR

Re:tired

Join Date: Nov 2005

W/

25 Oct 2006 at 07:21 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Just a word to those interested in the PvP Editions of Guild Wars: A large number of players have been asking about the PvP Edition of Guild Wars Nightfall, especially with this week's release of the PvP Editions of Guild Wars Prophecies and Factions. And based on your input and suggestions, we can see that players have a really good point about wanting to purchase the PvP Edition either in lieu of the full retail version, or in addition to it.

Therefore, the Guild Wars Nightfall PvP Edition will be available in the Official Guild Wars Store on Friday, October 27th. I don't have an exact hour for the release of the Nightfal PvP Edition, but I would estimate it will be very close to the 12:01 a.m. release of Nightfall itself.

Hope this is helpful, and see you in the game.

I have now been sat here for about five minutes trying to find words to fully express my reaction to this change. Unable to; I have decided to fall back on the old 'a picture says a thousand words' mantra, and so I give you the following:

Beqxter

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Berkeley, CA

25 Oct 2006 at 07:40 - 9

Brilliant and eminently sensible. Will be getting the regular ol' NF myself, but I have many friends who will dearly love this, and I'm happy on their behalf. Two thumbs up!

Arya Nibelrund

McLovin!!!

Join Date: Aug 2005

Farming Zaishen [keYs]

Mo/

25 Oct 2006 at 08:13 - 10

Sincerely, I didn't think it would be out at the same time of the 'full' edition.
Well done, I will buy the regular edition though, I have an insane addiction for titles

And unlocking all the skills will be quite fast considering the amount of pvp I do lately

Makkert

Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

25 Oct 2006 at 09:34 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Just a word to those interested in the PvP Editions of Guild Wars: A large number of players have been asking about the PvP Edition of Guild Wars Nightfall, especially with this week's release of the PvP Editions of Guild Wars Prophecies and Factions. And based on your input and suggestions, we can see that players have a really good point about wanting to purchase the PvP Edition either in lieu of the full retail version, or in addition to it.

Therefore, the Guild Wars Nightfall PvP Edition will be available in the Official Guild Wars Store on Friday, October 27th. I don't have an exact hour for the release of the Nightfal PvP Edition, but I would estimate it will be very close to the 12:01 a.m. release of Nightfall itself.

Hope this is helpful, and see you in the game.

No more whining on forums about 'uax edition'. it's here.
And all was peace and quiet at GWG lala land.... for a week...

Faer

La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo

Join Date: Feb 2006

25 Oct 2006 at 10:38 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makkert

No more whining on forums about 'uax edition'. it's here.
And all was peace and quiet at GWG lala land.... for a week...

A week, Makky? I give it a day, possibly two, but no more.

I'm really just starting to get heavily into PvP, but this is excellent news. I may put off buying the full version of Nightfall for a bit longer, knowing that I can get the unlock pack so very soon... Though I still have to find the funds for my beloved PvE addiction.

Awesome news, Gaile. Thanks for sharing.

fallot

I'm the king

Join Date: Nov 2005

Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore

25 Oct 2006 at 11:10 - 13

Do we get slots with the PvP edition ?

DreamWind

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2006

E/Mo

25 Oct 2006 at 11:44 - 14

I can't find my negative self finding anything negative (yet lol) about this for either players or company. Great job Anet. Seriously!

immortius

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Black Cats

E/Mo

25 Oct 2006 at 12:02 - 15

I have a friend who is interesting in having both full unlocks and PvE content and is wondering is some sort of combination edition may be a possibility in the future - say, for US$70, or something like that.

Oh, and will Heroes' Arena be available to PvP edition owners?

Wtf Its A Monk

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Michigan

A/

25 Oct 2006 at 13:11 - 16

great news for you PvPers out there :P. I'm glad Anet auctually listens to the community

yazaga

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

Me/N

25 Oct 2006 at 13:56 - 17

Man, considering how important is this announcement, pretty meager reaction from the board. From day 1 so many people have moaned about " UAX ", GW tournament edition and so on. Could it be that the people that wanted this in the first place have left the game already ? Anet need to do a major ad campaign to get all those people back, me thinks. Otherwise great decision.

immortius

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Black Cats

E/Mo

25 Oct 2006 at 14:37 - 18

The PvPers are having a party on another forum.

yazaga

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

Me/N

25 Oct 2006 at 14:41 - 19

Yes just saw

. By the way it would be nice if Gaile tells us this : if somebody decides to go for the PVP pack, would they miss out on some PVP feature which are coming with Nightfall ? I am not talking for hero battles here. Things like better party grouping and the ability to observe your own guild in Ob mode ?

Sanji

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

Mo/

25 Oct 2006 at 14:55 - 20

Well, in a way I think it's a good thing there isn't a big fuss over this.

Last thing we need is:

(PvPer) All right, UAX! In your face you stupid carebears!
(PvEer) This is an outrage! Anet obviously favors PvP.
(PvPer) That's bullcrap! This game has always catered to grinders.
(PvEer) Why don't you play a FPS if you like PvP and being a dumb doodie head on the internet so much.
(PvPer) Why don't you play WoW since you like dressing up in costumes and grinding the same stupid AI over and over.
(PvEer) Why you...
(PvPer) I hads all I can stands and I can stands no more...
(Mod) Shut up, both of you. *threadlock*

Pkest

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

Hooded Reavers of Eternal Life(Ankh)

R/

25 Oct 2006 at 15:52 - 21

I think this will backfire on the next chapter since the distribution network will likely see this as Anet undercutting them and that will greatly reduce retail orders for the next chapter. Just my 2cents. Hope I'm wrong.

yazaga

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

Me/N

25 Oct 2006 at 16:58 - 22

Yes certainly a risk for them, which would explain why they waited with those skill packs for so long. But that makes their decision even more admirable. Nice to see they cater to the players and not the distributors.

bamm bamm bamm

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

25 Oct 2006 at 18:57 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pkest

I think this will backfire on the next chapter since the distribution network will likely see this as Anet undercutting them and that will greatly reduce retail orders for the next chapter. Just my 2cents. Hope I'm wrong.

In this case Anet are a part of NCsoft Corporation, so I imagine all profits go to them regardless. I don't think this is the same as the Valve/Steam/Sierra debacle, if that's what you're thinking of.

cointerm

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/Me

25 Oct 2006 at 19:42 - 24

Here's a small problem I've noticed. To buy the pvp-edition, you need access to the Guild Wars Online Store. And to have access to the store, you need a GW account. So people that want to start out with pvp-edition can't. They need at least one full-version GW.

Was this overlooked, or working as intended?

Xenrath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

W/Me

25 Oct 2006 at 19:45 - 25

It's very unlikely the prices undercut anyone as that would surely damage their retail sales. PvP edition is not the same as boxed/PvE/regular campaign edition, and those are in the online store for more than most retail outlets sell for (hence no undercut going on).

If there ever is a retail PvP edition (with box etc.) I'd guess it would sell in the shops for even cheaper than the online store cost. Same as it currently is for the regular edition.

cointerm: presumably you can get initial access using a Trial Key

http://www.guildwars.com/support/gwtrial.php

Then that could give access to the online store to buy full campaign/PvP pack. Just guessing there, haven't tried it. I'm not sure where to get trial keys from either.

Horseman Of War

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

The Cult of Doom

P/

25 Oct 2006 at 19:55 - 26

i think since you can just download the client whenever, if you dont have an account the client will basically just be the store itself.

as far as pvp packs- gg anet

, Im a CE fan myself, and cant think of buying gw without a story, but to a lot of people this is going to be a great option to have. personally im balanced with pvp and pve, but I know that there are some people who exlusively play pvp, just like there are pvers out there who have never touched pvp.

Chris Blackstar

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2005

United States

25 Oct 2006 at 20:11 - 27

Oh well, PvEers are better at skill usage then PvPers anyway, let them have the skills. The time it will take them to figure out what skills are useful, and what skills are not, I will have all the skills I need to whip their butts anyway, so HA!!!

Clamatius

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

XoO

Me/E

25 Oct 2006 at 21:02 - 28

I think Gaile just wants more flowers from JR.

Seriously though, great stuff. I'm actually tempted. Once through the PvE and then I'll see whether I can bear to do it again. Ironically, this means that if ArenaNet did a worse job they get more money from me (in the short term). :P

Makkert

Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

25 Oct 2006 at 21:48 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by fallot

Do we get slots with the PvP edition ?

Doesn't seem like it, reading the product page...

Greedy Gus

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

Striking Distance

25 Oct 2006 at 21:52 - 30

I'll be buying the regular edition because I've already got most of the runes and useful skills unlocked from the preview events, but this is fantastic news for the PvP community and the game's future as a competitive e-sport.

Phoenix Arrows

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

With many other ugly people

We Are All Pretty [ugly]

R/

26 Oct 2006 at 02:47 - 31

This is pretty nice for people who like to PvP and might not have enough time to bother with the PvE parts. Two people come to mind: my guild leader and my cousin. I'm pretty sure they will both be pretty happy about this. GJ Anet.

audioaxes

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

26 Oct 2006 at 03:16 - 32

hmm so how much will this be?
i wish they made like an expansion pack for no more than $30, i can easily unlock the skills i need with faction, i havent even got my pve 1/3 through factions pve and am totally uninterested in any future gw pve stuff

gasmaskman

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2006

None, I don't play anymore.

Mo/W

26 Oct 2006 at 04:46 - 33

This just made my day.

Thank you Gaile.

Xenrath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

W/Me

26 Oct 2006 at 11:07 - 34

You can now sign up for a key and buy from the Online Store if you're a new user and just want the PvP Edition etc. (go through the "create a new account" screen, you get the option to do so there)

Marc0

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2006

Kings Army of Surmia

W/Mo

26 Oct 2006 at 17:03 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by audioaxes

hmm so how much will this be?
i wish they made like an expansion pack for no more than $30, i can easily unlock the skills i need with faction, i havent even got my pve 1/3 through factions pve and am totally uninterested in any future gw pve stuff

Am I wrong or can't you just PvP, earn faction & unlock stuff?