As I was browsing through the play.com site in search of a NF copy I stumbled upon the Guild Wars Ultimate Edition.
It features some new stuff, like pins, artbook and the like.
This is what will be in the box (more or less TBA):
* Please Note: *Package artwork subject to change, box dimensions 240mm x 275mm x 100mm
* Certificate of Authenticity - numbered certificate
* GW Branded USB key 2GB (USB 2.0)
* Skill Pin set (8 pins)
* Box to hold 8 pins & the USB key
* GW Ultimate Artbook - hard cover - 225mm x 225mm x 20mm - Case bound cover
* Map (A0 size) Eng - 130gsm - silk machine seal
* Poster (A1 size)
* Game DVD
* Steel Book DVD case
* Buddy trials key sheet (GW triple trials)
* GW Ultimate CE Security card
* Backing sheet for Key card
* Ultimate Quick Reference
* PlayNC catalogue
* New in-game miniature!
While I was planning to buy a NF standalone copy, I decided to wait till this box will be released. Also, I was wondering if there will be more versions from NF or Fac. like the SE and 2k6 edition of Prophecies. Are there any Arenanet ppl who can confirm or say anything about it?
Oh, forgot to mention the source
Guild Wars Ultimate Edition?
Vortex Elegy
TiNkLeR
Awesome! When is this going to be selled?
Scutilla
Well, you know what they say- if it hasn't been announced by ANet, it's not official. Still sounds interesting, though- even more goodies than the CEs, with the exception of an in-game aura.
Out of curiosity, what does it mean by "A0/A1 size" for the posters?
Out of curiosity, what does it mean by "A0/A1 size" for the posters?
Neo Nugget
Wow if thats real thats pretty cool.
availability: Due for release on 25/06/2007
RRP: £99.99 You save: £10.00 (10%)
there are some countries that put their dates like that right?
availability: Due for release on 25/06/2007
RRP: £99.99 You save: £10.00 (10%)
there are some countries that put their dates like that right?
darkesteyes
A0/A1 is like paper size...For example A4 paper.
A0 largest - A6 smallest
A0 largest - A6 smallest
Medion
It's the size of the poster Scutilla. A0 = 1 squared meter I think and for every additional number it's halfed. A1 = half squared meter and A2 is 1/4th squared meter.
Vortex Elegy
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Well, you know what they say- if it hasn't been announced by ANet, it's not official. Still sounds interesting, though- even more goodies than the CEs, with the exception of an in-game aura.
Out of curiosity, what does it mean by "A0/A1 size" for the posters? |
It says the following:
* A1 - Approximately 23x33 inches, the standard size for German posters though smaller do exist (A2, A3, etc.) Avaliable both folded and rolled.
* Türplakat (Doorpanel) - Varies in length and width, though usually just a bit longer than the A1.
* A0 - 33x46 inches, either vertical or horizontal.
* A00 - 46x65 inches, either vertical or horizontal. A large poster, produced in two pieces, folded.
Which makes a pretty huge poster
Here's a table I've found somewhere else:
Iso A0: 84.09 x 118.92cm and 33.11 x 46.82 inches
Iso A1: 59.46 x 84.09cm and 23.41 x 33.11 inches
Priest Of Sin
FoxBat
I hope by USB key they don't mean "copy protection dongle"... that would seem fairly pointless for GW anyway. Just what is that item?
Aerian_Skybane
A USB "key" is a flash storage device. 2 GB worth. Thats actually pretty cool, might look into that when/if it comes to the states.
KiyaKoreena
*drool*
I hope that "GW Ultimate CE Security card" has the ingame CE parts on a seperate code, so that you can put it on your current account to get the emotes and give the main game code to a friend. Wishful thinking on my part....
I hope that "GW Ultimate CE Security card" has the ingame CE parts on a seperate code, so that you can put it on your current account to get the emotes and give the main game code to a friend. Wishful thinking on my part....
Mister_Smiley
"GW Ultimate CE Security card" worrys me becuase i own all 3 game CE and if it gives them all 3 of them, it basicly means i'm mad. Hopefull it addes a new type instead. Anywho very nice, i might just have to get it for the hell of it.
Former Ruling
I will only even think of buying if:
1) I have the funds at the time of release (I'm going through hard times now)
2) The Extra game codes are on a SEPERATE Accesskey than the games, so I can add the extras to my main account and make another account with the game keys - not waste them.
1) I have the funds at the time of release (I'm going through hard times now)
2) The Extra game codes are on a SEPERATE Accesskey than the games, so I can add the extras to my main account and make another account with the game keys - not waste them.
Lord-UWR
I'll try buying it if it is released in north america, since the hard cover art book, and the usb dongle just makes up for the price, not to mention all the other extras like pins. And the possibility of a new mini (not interested) and a special CE effect is jus too cool. I wonder if Anet will make it so we can add it to our current accound and get like 6-8 character slots, and all the ingame extras added to our current account.
Silly Warrior
I wonder what the new miniature its talking about will be?
Presearing noob mini
Presearing noob mini
Saphatorael
Gah, looks like I'll get myself a secondary account.
Knightsaber Sith
It even comes with the PlayNC catalogue!
Seriously, definitely getting it. I'll be super pissed if this is some kind of EU only release...
oooo, it says the game manuals are preloaded on the flash drive. Fancy.
If it comes with a numbered certificate, I wonder just how many units are being produced. I hope it's at least slightly more than the last CE since more people would want this than a standard CE.
Seriously, definitely getting it. I'll be super pissed if this is some kind of EU only release...
oooo, it says the game manuals are preloaded on the flash drive. Fancy.
If it comes with a numbered certificate, I wonder just how many units are being produced. I hope it's at least slightly more than the last CE since more people would want this than a standard CE.
makosi
Its just what I want but its released too far in to the future. I really want the skill pins and I'm curious as to what the pet will be.
Bryant Again
THE ULTIMATE EDITION!!!
I dunno, I'd be spending an awfully lot of money on stuff I mostly have (if it's true), stuff I have meaning the games. But oh man, look at that list of awesome.
I dunno, I'd be spending an awfully lot of money on stuff I mostly have (if it's true), stuff I have meaning the games. But oh man, look at that list of awesome.
Havre Fras
At that price it wouldn't suprise me if the minipet stayed at 100k+ (if tradeable, of course).
jimmy_logic
Awesome... still peeved at the not being able to get a Prophecies CE as I got into GW a little late and the prices of those went up through the roof.
Peter Panic
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Presearing noob mini
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Lord-UWR
But I am still hoping the codes for specials and the unicode for all chapters is separate, so i can add the specials to my account...I wonder if it has 10 character slots instead of 8.
Knightsaber Sith
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*drool*
I hope that "GW Ultimate CE Security card" has the ingame CE parts on a seperate code, so that you can put it on your current account to get the emotes and give the main game code to a friend. Wishful thinking on my part.... |
EternalTempest
I wonder if they jumped the gun and posted this or they were able to due to the magazine being officially out for magazine subscribers.
I wonder if the "ultimate" edition will contain Chapter 4. If they do I can see a lot of us buying this edition (new chapter + extras). If it only covers Chapters 1-3 not sure if I will pick this up just for 1 mini-pet.
I wonder if the "ultimate" edition will contain Chapter 4. If they do I can see a lot of us buying this edition (new chapter + extras). If it only covers Chapters 1-3 not sure if I will pick this up just for 1 mini-pet.
Lord-UWR
No...it's not about the mini pet, its about the other extras, like the art book, or the usb key, and the maps and posters and skill pins...just hope they do release it in america.
Jeff Highwind
Skill Pins:
Power Attack
Power Shot
Distortion
Mending
Vampiric Gaze
Fire Storm
Hamstring
You know where I am going with this.
But seriously though, the USB Stick and Art Book would be nice if it comes out in America.
Power Attack
Power Shot
Distortion
Mending
Vampiric Gaze
Fire Storm
Hamstring
You know where I am going with this.
But seriously though, the USB Stick and Art Book would be nice if it comes out in America.
kitsune23
Also of note is the games are not listed as the CE versions, just the normal ones excpet Prophecies which is the '06 edition (same as GOTY in the US).
Still, new Mini, thumb drive and the Art book would kick ass!
Still, new Mini, thumb drive and the Art book would kick ass!
savage vapor 33
So now GW is considered a trilogy i guess. Thats kinda cool.
GourangaPizza
In-fact I do think Anet should released a Guild Wars Trilogy Edition which comprises the original GW and all of its expansions. This saves all the trouble of finding a particular expansion or something.
Longasc
Reminds me of other "BEST OF" and "ULTIMATE" or "GOLD" editions, e.g. Ultima Online or Dark Age of Camelot. They usually contain all the goodies you had before plus a lot of extras
They usually get released after a game is in aging, in decline or a successor has been advertised. In music business after a band has dissolved. So I am not too excited, because it shows that GW is basically done, hello GW2!
New customers might now be able to get Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall for the price of one.
The kingsize map poster (For all that do not know what A0 is: If you fold A4, you get A5. If you fold A5, you get A6. If you double A4, you get A3. Double A3, and you get A2...)
NOW this could be the WORLD MAP of GW, uniting all three previous GW maps in one big world map. And we finally get to know where the battle isles are and where Cantha is located in relation to Elona/Tyria.
They usually get released after a game is in aging, in decline or a successor has been advertised. In music business after a band has dissolved. So I am not too excited, because it shows that GW is basically done, hello GW2!
New customers might now be able to get Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall for the price of one.
The kingsize map poster (For all that do not know what A0 is: If you fold A4, you get A5. If you fold A5, you get A6. If you double A4, you get A3. Double A3, and you get A2...)
NOW this could be the WORLD MAP of GW, uniting all three previous GW maps in one big world map. And we finally get to know where the battle isles are and where Cantha is located in relation to Elona/Tyria.
lucifer_uk
Woooop looks like something i'm gonna have to buy.
Booo to having a 3rd account tho
Booo to having a 3rd account tho
KiyaKoreena
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It doesn't say anything about emotes. So far, the only ingame item this package comes with is a minipet. It doesn't seem to come with any of the previous collector's edition bonuses, it's a new (ultimate)CE with its own bonuses. This is in fact more in line with the technical definition of what a CE is since it comes with a numbered certificate. Anywho, it refers to an "Ultimate CE security card" 'cause this is the ultimate edition released in limited quantities (making it a CE), not because it come with the past CE ingame bonuses from all three games.
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You know its the Guild Wars die hards who already have all 3 that will want this set, not the people trying GW out for the first time. And its pretty fair to say the people that have been playing for two years (give or take some time) wont want to start a new account for the goodies, we would want it on the one all our work has been put into. If it is a single code it will feel like a huge rip off not getting the 8 char slots that would be lost (seeing how adding codes works right now). If the codes are split, one for the goodies one for the campaigns, it will make spending the large amount of money for this bundle easier. Could also be appeased if adding the main code adds the character slots....
FoxBat
I'm sure they have no qualms taking your money, and you might persuade them to serve you better in that respect, but you hardcore posters on guru are such an insigificant portion of the market. This is to swallow up newbies just as it has been in every other re-release + xpacks for every other game. It isn't the die-hards that are keeping Diablo battlechest on the store shelves all these years.
Das Hip
Sounds pretty cool but yes, a new option for the hardcores regarding the character-slots would be appreciated....
Futureshop here in Canada (either there or BestBuy) is selling all three in one package at the present for I think around $120 CDN... Nothing special about the packaging though, just 3 regular editions shrink-wrapped together. Not a bad price ($40 each), but not outstanding either...
Futureshop here in Canada (either there or BestBuy) is selling all three in one package at the present for I think around $120 CDN... Nothing special about the packaging though, just 3 regular editions shrink-wrapped together. Not a bad price ($40 each), but not outstanding either...
Knightsaber Sith
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As the previous three CE versions have had emotes/bonuses/whatever you want to call them then there is no reason for us to think that this which is labelled as CE would NOT have them. It may have a new one, it may lump all three of the previous ones in. As is NO ONE KNOWS and we are just hazarding our guesses and hopes here.
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KiyaKoreena
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
I'm just saying it will not have the existing ones that came with the original three CE's. It even labels the Prophecies it comes with as the GOTY/'06 edition and since it just says Factions and Nightfall- you can infer they're the standard editions. It may have some new kind of emote though. The rest of your post has nothing to do with my comment.
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Knightsaber Sith
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Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena
One could infer that since there is no mention of this new supposed ultimate edition on the GW site or elsewhere that I have seen yet that they haven't just posted the descriptions of the seperate ones they sell. So its your belief that it wont have the old CE items, others like me can believe that it might. Guess what, the world doesnt revolve around you nor did the rest of my post (see the new paragraph back there? That means a change in direction.) Don't assume I was talking to you.
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And I didn't say the other paragraph was directed to me.
Lord-UWR
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Originally Posted by Longasc
Reminds me of other "BEST OF" and "ULTIMATE" or "GOLD" editions, e.g. Ultima Online or Dark Age of Camelot. They usually contain all the goodies you had before plus a lot of extras
They usually get released after a game is in aging, in decline or a successor has been advertised. In music business after a band has dissolved. So I am not too excited, because it shows that GW is basically done, hello GW2! New customers might now be able to get Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall for the price of one. The kingsize map poster (For all that do not know what A0 is: If you fold A4, you get A5. If you fold A5, you get A6. If you double A4, you get A3. Double A3, and you get A2...) NOW this could be the WORLD MAP of GW, uniting all three previous GW maps in one big world map. And we finally get to know where the battle isles are and where Cantha is located in relation to Elona/Tyria. |
I never noticed this before, but the A-series papers put together in that picture represents the GOLDEN RATIO. WOOT!!! Wiki it, you'll know what it is.
Captain Sarcastic
I doubt i'll consider buying anymore GW 1 stuff 'til I know the true story behind the GW 2 rumor. Honestly, I can't see putting anymore money into a game with a known limited play time.