GW:EN Prerelease Bonus Pack
Knightsaber Sith
^You don't get the gear 'til you get the actual game I believe.
Dr Imperial
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Originally Posted by ZenRgy
Glacial sword looks small, hopefully they make it bigger, looks like I'm using conjure frost. :V
How do you know what it looks like?
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
^You don't get the gear 'til you get the actual game I believe.
That's not how it's worked in the past, Sith.
Bonus items usually are available before the game.
I remember using the Nightfall weapons in the "preview" last year, and pictures of them were posted from in-game even before that!
Bonus items usually are available before the game.
I remember using the Nightfall weapons in the "preview" last year, and pictures of them were posted from in-game even before that!
Raziel665
True, with the previous packs weapons were available as soon as you got the pre-order kit and added the key, which could be up to 3 or 4 weeks before release. So I expected it to be the same this time.
Would be nice if we could get some info on where/when/how we get them, cause apart from the 3 weapons and the preview acces, the kit holds little else.
Would be nice if we could get some info on where/when/how we get them, cause apart from the 3 weapons and the preview acces, the kit holds little else.
AfroThunder396
So can we still get this? Or is it only avaliable to those who have already pre-ordered?
If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire?
If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire?
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by AfroThunder396
So can we still get this? Or is it only avaliable to those who have already pre-ordered?
If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire? It's not in stores yet. Some people who pre-ordered online have gotten it, but the weapons are not yet available.
It should be in-stores after July 20, and will be available on the online store at that time, I expect.
As long as you get the Key of the pre-release before August 24-26 weekend, you'll be able to access the event (if that's what you mean).
Raziel665, I agree the retail box seems to hold nothing of interest. Might as well buy on the online store, and get credit for the Bonus Missions.
If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire? It's not in stores yet. Some people who pre-ordered online have gotten it, but the weapons are not yet available.
It should be in-stores after July 20, and will be available on the online store at that time, I expect.
As long as you get the Key of the pre-release before August 24-26 weekend, you'll be able to access the event (if that's what you mean).
Raziel665, I agree the retail box seems to hold nothing of interest. Might as well buy on the online store, and get credit for the Bonus Missions.
Clord
Finnish online store http://www.puolenkuunpelit.com/kauppa/
In there, getting pre-order pack is easy, I just pre-order game and they send me my pre-order package automatically, naturally I pay from game when I pre-order it. If your online store can't handle it, I recommend to find better one.
In there, getting pre-order pack is easy, I just pre-order game and they send me my pre-order package automatically, naturally I pay from game when I pre-order it. If your online store can't handle it, I recommend to find better one.
MirageMaster
i rather be getting preorder in game shop so i get bonus mission pack as well later on.
ShadowbaneX
If I buy the preorder and the game from the online store, how do I get all those fun little extras? Will A.Net snail-mail them to me?
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by ShadowbaneX
If I buy the preorder and the game from the online store, how do I get all those fun little extras? Will A.Net snail-mail them to me?
what fun extras?
from the ingame store you have the preorder code, the game code and the bonus pack code added to your account, and THATS it
you get nothing physical at all
from the ingame store you have the preorder code, the game code and the bonus pack code added to your account, and THATS it
you get nothing physical at all
Nevin
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Originally Posted by Miral
the prerelease pack costs $5. you buy that when its available, and the store will put you in their system. they then hold a copy of the game for you when it is released, and you then buy the full game for $30 or whatever the price is. depending on where you buy it, it may or may not deduct the $5 off of the sale price. If you buy it in the GW Online Store, it will put $5 towards your purchase of GWEN, and you will get no physical items.
But you still get the special weapons, right?
sellars
Again, someone from anet or ncsoft should know which stores the pre-release dvd was shipped to. Can you please provide a list of stores for each country, specifically for Canada?!
I saw it at amazon.com for $1, contacted amazon.ca via email and got a standard " we don't know, just check back" reply.
Checked Best Buy and Futureshop, nothing.
Called EB Games in Burnaby, they don't know anything either and do not have it in store.
I would be thankful for any information. Thank you!
I saw it at amazon.com for $1, contacted amazon.ca via email and got a standard " we don't know, just check back" reply.
Checked Best Buy and Futureshop, nothing.
Called EB Games in Burnaby, they don't know anything either and do not have it in store.
I would be thankful for any information. Thank you!
Starsky-sama
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Again, someone from anet or ncsoft should know which stores the pre-release dvd was shipped to. Can you please provide a list of stores for each country, specifically for Canada?!I saw it at amazon.com for $1, contacted amazon.ca via email and got a standard " we don't know, just check back" reply.
Checked Best Buy and Futureshop, nothing.
Called EB Games in Burnaby, they don't know anything either and do not have it in store.
I would be thankful for any information. Thank you!
In the past, Ive always checked the canadian online retailers for any new GW products (before I went to find out about it instores) and again Ive been checking futureshop/Bestbuy/amazon.ca since I first saw GWEN pre-order sales @ ebgames.com and amazon.com.
To no surprise, canadian retailers have not (and never) caught up to info and availability somehow.
In my experience canadian retailers would either get a hold of their stock later that day of a release date or that week of a release date for something GW.
For prerelease packs and such, it was never available online nor on time. Ebgames instore would be the best bet for them (but again, you called Ebgames already...)
So, basically Im going to get it in the ingame store this time to avoid all the mess (and if there isnt this time, good for you.
*Side note: Just to show how ridiculous(annoying) it is sometimes over here w/ GW products. An Example: Futureshop/Bestbuy.ca has their own Pre-Order/Coming Soon section. They have games spanning release dates from Aug to Nov and even TBA (To be announced), yet they can never keep up-to-date w/ putting out anything GW info...I dont see GWEN (or prerelease)...my guess is someone at these companies'(retailers) end arent doing their job...lol.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Nevin
But you still get the special weapons, right?
Yes. Buying the pre-release from the online store will net you the 3 bonus items + the "sneak peak" August 24 - 26. It's possible they'll email you the Trial code, too.
The only thing you're missing out on is a DVD with Nightfall videos.
BTW, the full retail release of GWEN only comes with a 16-page mini-manual and map. IMO, not as good as the Bonus Missions.
So, it's pretty much an easy decision for me: Buy online and get the Bonus Missions. I don't need another box or manual (although the map would be nice, I might pick up the official strategy guide assuming they make one).
The only thing you're missing out on is a DVD with Nightfall videos.
BTW, the full retail release of GWEN only comes with a 16-page mini-manual and map. IMO, not as good as the Bonus Missions.
So, it's pretty much an easy decision for me: Buy online and get the Bonus Missions. I don't need another box or manual (although the map would be nice, I might pick up the official strategy guide assuming they make one).
Well99
I wished the sneak peek was sooner.I am really interested in seeing the new areas.Should be intersting as well as the new heroes.
Lady Lozza
Hmm, I think we go through this everytime, is EB in Australia getting the pre-release?
Raziel665
So, cause I really wanted my weapons with the pack, I asked Support about it. Here's what I got:
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Thank you very much for contacting the Guild Wars Customer Support Team. Items such as this can be collected through the /bonus command, in-game. When running this command, please make sure that...Quote:
1.) Make sure you are in an outpost or city (a non-instanced area)
2.) Make sure you have enough free space in your inventory for all items you expect to receive (an empty inventory would be ideal)
If you do not receive the Guild Wars: Eye of the North bonus items when running this command, they may not yet be available. However, the latest date that these weapons will be available to players with the pre-order pack will be the day of GW:EN's release.
If you should encounter any further problems, please let us know and we will do our best to help you out.
Guild Wars Customer Support
NCsoft Europe
http://www.guildwars.com Guess we'll have to wait a bit longer on that. Would be nice if they let us know when they become available, either trough Gaile or some sort of semi-official message.
I know I'll be doing /bonus when I log on each day...
roninrbl
It is in the stores now. At least in middle Europe. I ordered it yesterday and they delivered it today. However I cant use it till aug 24.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by roninrbl
It is in the stores now. At least in middle Europe. I ordered it yesterday and they delivered it today. However I cant use it till aug 24.
??? You should be able to enter the code now.
The weapons should be available before Aug. 24th, if past experience is any quide.
The weapons should be available before Aug. 24th, if past experience is any quide.
roninrbl
The weapons are not available yet.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Raziel665
Guess we'll have to wait a bit longer on that. Would be nice if they let us know when they become available, either trough Gaile or some sort of semi-official message.
I know I'll be doing /bonus when I log on each day... I suspect as soon as they are availble, we'll quickly see posts of in-game shots!
I know I'll be doing /bonus when I log on each day... I suspect as soon as they are availble, we'll quickly see posts of in-game shots!
Vilaptca
http://de.guildwars.com/support/arti...se_bonus_pack/
German official site with pics of the pre-order weapons.
German official site with pics of the pre-order weapons.
Mordakai
They're up on http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Category:Future_feature too.
EDIT: So, were these winning designs not posted, or what?
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...signaweapon07/
EDIT: So, were these winning designs not posted, or what?
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...signaweapon07/
Traveller
The sword is the winning entry of Andre Roux. Oddly enough, the concept art for the Hourglass staff didn't win, but it was posted on GWO, IIRC. I guess A-Net decided that it would be added anyway?
Ninna
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If you order from the ingame store the prerelease will be auto added to your account
http://guildwars.incgamers.com/forum...79#post4990079
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Let me clarify: You do not automatically get a copy of the preorder/prerelease bonus pack when your purchase GW:EN in the in-game store.
You need to purchase the prerelease bonus pack in the in-game store, and then when you purchase GW:EN in the in-game store, the cost of the PBP will be applied to the cost of the game.
You need to purchase the prerelease bonus pack in the in-game store, and then when you purchase GW:EN in the in-game store, the cost of the PBP will be applied to the cost of the game.
Ninna
English site has a page now
http://www.guildwars.com/products/ey.../bonuspack.php
http://www.guildwars.com/products/ey.../bonuspack.php
WinterSnowblind
Ninna
PreRelease pack (PRB) and GWEN are *separate* purchases from GW Online store
can mix and match, buy the PRB from GW Store and get boxed copy of GW:EN elsewhere
can mix and match, buy the PRB from GW Store and get boxed copy of GW:EN elsewhere
dead man ivan
I dont know whether to post this here or not but was hoping someone could answer this. On wiki it says that with the pre release pack we get access to the Tabula Rasa beta.My question is will I get it if I buy it online?
Fox Reeveheart
every warrior/wammo and anyone with a warrior secondary will be using that sweet sword, I know I will!
Seems like with the ice damage and 15% while enchanted would be good for a W/D or D/W build... hmmm... obviously a W/E build would be nice or E/W
Seems like with the ice damage and 15% while enchanted would be good for a W/D or D/W build... hmmm... obviously a W/E build would be nice or E/W
StueyG
I was really hoping it was not that sword from the contest as it was one of the best designs and now you have to get the pre-order and also are stuck with lousy stats. It has use but would much rather have a fully customizable one. They have never been fully customizable, which is really lame. 15% Enchant and Icy, and 15 -5 and 20/20 Sundering on a bow. Boo.
Staff can be functional for a monk or ele, but as much for a mesmer or rit. Ah well.... more weapons to look at but never really use. I think the NF set I let my heros use until I could find better ones, but after that not much use.
Staff can be functional for a monk or ele, but as much for a mesmer or rit. Ah well.... more weapons to look at but never really use. I think the NF set I let my heros use until I could find better ones, but after that not much use.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by dead man ivan
I dont know whether to post this here or not but was hoping someone could answer this. On wiki it says that with the pre release pack we get access to the Tabula Rasa beta.My question is will I get it if I buy it online?
That's a damn good question.
Gaile?
Gaile?
Buster
Gamestop better have my pre-release pack. Last time I called them they were clueless on even the exactly release of GW:EN which was a few days ago telling me the release date was Sept 1, I laughed but then sighed lol.
Anyway, as long as I get my copy before the event weekend I'll be a happy camper.
Anyway, as long as I get my copy before the event weekend I'll be a happy camper.
kirby2096
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Originally Posted by WinterSnowblind
Someone care to clarify that clarification? It only confused me more.
Am I right in thinking that we need to purchase the pre-release pack from the online store, and that will reduce the cost of buying GW:EN? In which case, could we buy the pre-release pack from the Online store, but not bother actually buying GW:EN?
I really want the pre-release pack, but absolutely no where in the UK has even heard of it, and I'd much prefer a boxed copy of GW:EN. I know a place that sells the boxed prerelease pack online along with the GW:EN expansion, but I've been sworn to secrecy
You have to email around to see which retailers have the pack in-stock, and if they'll send it to you before the GW:EN release date.
So far, only Gameseek have the prerelease info listed; but from the customer reviews I don't trust that they'll be able to get the game to me by the day of release, and the fact they charge your card immediately even for preordering (which they say deters thieves, but I think they're the ones robbing people).
Am I right in thinking that we need to purchase the pre-release pack from the online store, and that will reduce the cost of buying GW:EN? In which case, could we buy the pre-release pack from the Online store, but not bother actually buying GW:EN?
I really want the pre-release pack, but absolutely no where in the UK has even heard of it, and I'd much prefer a boxed copy of GW:EN. I know a place that sells the boxed prerelease pack online along with the GW:EN expansion, but I've been sworn to secrecy
You have to email around to see which retailers have the pack in-stock, and if they'll send it to you before the GW:EN release date.
So far, only Gameseek have the prerelease info listed; but from the customer reviews I don't trust that they'll be able to get the game to me by the day of release, and the fact they charge your card immediately even for preordering (which they say deters thieves, but I think they're the ones robbing people).
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by dead man ivan
I dont know whether to post this here or not but was hoping someone could answer this. On wiki it says that with the pre release pack we get access to the Tabula Rasa beta.My question is will I get it if I buy it online?
Either a, you will be emailed the code, or b, it will be added to your paync master account for you to then log in and use when your ready to
Ninna
Amazon has the presale listed for 1.00
http://www.amazon.com/Guild-Wars-Nor.../dp/B000TMHDX6
and they dont bill you until they ship
Regarding Tabula Rasa,
I think Dungeon Runners had similar offer
when I go my PlayNC account,
http://www.plaync.com/us/
it told me I was eligible to APPLY for beta
but it was not a guarantee of getting in
http://www.amazon.com/Guild-Wars-Nor.../dp/B000TMHDX6
and they dont bill you until they ship
Regarding Tabula Rasa,
I think Dungeon Runners had similar offer
when I go my PlayNC account,
http://www.plaync.com/us/
it told me I was eligible to APPLY for beta
but it was not a guarantee of getting in
cyberjanet
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Originally Posted by meneer123
I just got the pre-order kit by mail today, I can enter the key, but it doesn't gave me the weapons yet. I ordered it at a Dutch store: Dynabyte.
You will only get the weapons when you enter the code for GW:EN apparently.
Just what are you going to do with a sundering longbow of negative energy?
I'm scratching my head on that one.
You will only get the weapons when you enter the code for GW:EN apparently.
Just what are you going to do with a sundering longbow of negative energy?
I'm scratching my head on that one.
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by cyberjanet
You will only get the weapons when you enter the code for GW:EN apparently.
Yeah, I'm checking into this as i and a lot of guildies remember having access to the preorder weapons early for both Factions and Nightfall
Apparenlty that wasnt the case, but i distinctly remember having them and using them on my presear warrior and also during the preview events for both chapters...
If however this is correct, we won't even have them for the sneakpeak event on the 24th August
Apparenlty that wasnt the case, but i distinctly remember having them and using them on my presear warrior and also during the preview events for both chapters...
If however this is correct, we won't even have them for the sneakpeak event on the 24th August
Lyssa Rowan Tree
Why is there still no mention of the pre-release bonus pack on the main online retailers websites?
Nothing on Amazon.co.uk
Nothing on Play.com
Nothing on GAME
Nothing on Gameplay.com
etc
Amazon and GAME are even linked from the Guild Wars homepage in the pre-release bonus pack article, and yet they seem to know nothing about it.
I want the pre-release bonus pack but not from the GW store.
How do I get it?
Where?
bleh ...
Nothing on Amazon.co.uk
Nothing on Play.com
Nothing on GAME
Nothing on Gameplay.com
etc
Amazon and GAME are even linked from the Guild Wars homepage in the pre-release bonus pack article, and yet they seem to know nothing about it.
I want the pre-release bonus pack but not from the GW store.
How do I get it?
Where?
bleh ...
Kelsey Cain
Not in the online store yet?
No use trying to promote the store if you don't get products in there on release day.
No use trying to promote the store if you don't get products in there on release day.