GW:EN Prerelease Bonus Pack
Raiin Maker
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Originally Posted by 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. Same, i want to buy it from the store but its not there. Weird!
Hope its here by early tomorrow otherwise i won't be able to get it.
No use trying to promote the store if you don't get products in there on release day. Same, i want to buy it from the store but its not there. Weird!
Hope its here by early tomorrow otherwise i won't be able to get it.
Lyssa Rowan Tree
Personally I dont want it from the online store.
Im just amazed that all of the major online retail chains make no mention of the pre-release bonus back, even on the day of its release.
Why do Amazon and GAME appear to have no idea that this exists when they are GW retail partners?
Im just amazed that all of the major online retail chains make no mention of the pre-release bonus back, even on the day of its release.
Why do Amazon and GAME appear to have no idea that this exists when they are GW retail partners?
Miral
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Originally Posted by cyberjanet
You will only get the weapons when you enter the code for GW:EN apparently.
so if thats true you basically get nothing when you buy the prerelease now? just a promise that in 5 weeks you'll get the items added and get to play a couple days early? that sounds.... very wrong...
why even have a pre-release pack online? why not just put the game in the store a couple days before the preview weekend and go from there >.<
why even have a pre-release pack online? why not just put the game in the store a couple days before the preview weekend and go from there >.<
kradens
i dont get how this pre-release package works.
it says it's selling for £3.49 at plaync.com
does buying the pre-release package automatically make me buy the retail version of gwen online?
or is this pre-release thing sold as a seperate item, a one time payment?
it says it's selling for £3.49 at plaync.com
does buying the pre-release package automatically make me buy the retail version of gwen online?
or is this pre-release thing sold as a seperate item, a one time payment?
Lyssa Rowan Tree
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Originally Posted by kradens
i dont get how this pre-release package works.
it says it's selling for £3.49 at plaync.com
does buying the pre-release package automatically make me buy the retail version of gwen online?
or is this pre-release thing sold as a seperate item, a one time payment? Its seperate.
They have stated however that if you buy the pre-release pack from them they will deduct its cost from the cost of GW:EN itself if you also buy that from them.
You could also just buy the pre-release pack from them and buy GW:EN anywhere else you like.
it says it's selling for £3.49 at plaync.com
does buying the pre-release package automatically make me buy the retail version of gwen online?
or is this pre-release thing sold as a seperate item, a one time payment? Its seperate.
They have stated however that if you buy the pre-release pack from them they will deduct its cost from the cost of GW:EN itself if you also buy that from them.
You could also just buy the pre-release pack from them and buy GW:EN anywhere else you like.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Miral
so if thats true you basically get nothing when you buy the prerelease now? just a promise that in 5 weeks you'll get the items added and get to play a couple days early? that sounds.... very wrong...
why even have a pre-release pack online? why not just put the game in the store a couple days before the preview weekend and go from there >.< Before the weapons were available before the official release of the game, but not immediately after the pre-release. Patience, people.
As for the pre-release... it's called a pre-release for a reason. It comes before the official release. It gets people excited about the release, and gets people to reserve copies of the game.
That's the purpose.
why even have a pre-release pack online? why not just put the game in the store a couple days before the preview weekend and go from there >.< Before the weapons were available before the official release of the game, but not immediately after the pre-release. Patience, people.
As for the pre-release... it's called a pre-release for a reason. It comes before the official release. It gets people excited about the release, and gets people to reserve copies of the game.
That's the purpose.
captain_carter
so does anyone actually have the pre release pack yet? I was under the impression that if I walked down to my hypothetical local store I would be able to pick one off the shelf.
Raiin Maker
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Originally Posted by captain_carter
so does anyone actually have the pre release pack yet? I was under the impression that if I walked down to my hypothetical local store I would be able to pick one off the shelf.
No idea, because its not even in the ONLINE store yet, which makes absolutely no sense.
MirageMaster
if its not in store after the date has past, its called false advertasing.
Mordakai
Some people here say they got the pre-release in the mail.
I know Gamestop and EB Games know nothing about it, but I'm planning to buy from the online store anyway (as soon as it's available).
I know Gamestop and EB Games know nothing about it, but I'm planning to buy from the online store anyway (as soon as it's available).
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by MirageMaster
Because Anet has no control over retail stores.
However, it needs to be in their online store at least - I thought that was the whole point!
EDIT: Is IS available at https://secure.plaync.com/cgi-bin/St...egory=4#group4
MirageMaster
i was talking only about online game store.
Exoudeous
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Originally Posted by Mordakai
??? You should be able to enter the code now.
The weapons should be available before Aug. 24th, if past experience is any quide. actually in the past the /preorder items arent available till its added in an update to have access to them
The weapons should be available before Aug. 24th, if past experience is any quide. actually in the past the /preorder items arent available till its added in an update to have access to them
Arctic Wind
The prerelease is available in some game stores here, its available in the playNC store...but for some reason its not yet available in the ingame store? whats up with that?
kalebmordannon
I ordered my pre-release pack and added the key to my account. I assume the weapons will be accessed through the /bonus command, but, they aren't there yet.
Smoke & Pancake
Walked into GAME today and they had loads on the shelf £1.99 
No weapons yet have to wait for an update or something......
No weapons yet have to wait for an update or something......
MirageMaster
lol who bought it not from ingame store,wasted their chance to get bonus mission pack for free, i can only feel sorry for you...LOL maybe not.
Drop of Fear
same here ^ just bought the preorder pack cdkey from plaync.com , no new weapons when i do /bonus.
Lonesamurai
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Originally Posted by MirageMaster
lol who bought it not from ingame store,wasted their chance to get bonus mission pack for free, i can only feel sorry for you...LOL maybe not.
please stop with these falsehoods... the bonus mission pack is NOT tied to buying gW:EN, you get it as long as you spend over £17/$29 in the ingame store, no matter what you spend your money on...
hell, you could buy three character slots, or a PvP unlock pack or two and still get it
Anyway, on topic, yeah, just ran into GAME here in chaltenham, £1.99 on he shelf and they aren't counted towards the preorder... thats stupid, that means buying from these stores the cost of the game just went up by £2
hell, you could buy three character slots, or a PvP unlock pack or two and still get it
Anyway, on topic, yeah, just ran into GAME here in chaltenham, £1.99 on he shelf and they aren't counted towards the preorder... thats stupid, that means buying from these stores the cost of the game just went up by £2
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Exoudeous
actually in the past the /preorder items arent available till its added in an update to have access to them
Right. An update that should arrive before the official release date of the game.
GranDeWun
BTW, the bonus weapons are shown here:
http://www.guildwars.com/images/prod...er/weapons.jpg
http://www.guildwars.com/images/prod...er/weapons.jpg
Miral
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Originally Posted by Mordakai
Before the weapons were available before the official release of the game, but not immediately after the pre-release. Patience, people.
As for the pre-release... it's called a pre-release for a reason. It comes before the official release. It gets people excited about the release, and gets people to reserve copies of the game.
That's the purpose. my question was why have an ONLINE pre-release pack.... obviously the in-store ones have the purpose of reserving the game, but that isn't a factor in the online store...
As for the pre-release... it's called a pre-release for a reason. It comes before the official release. It gets people excited about the release, and gets people to reserve copies of the game.
That's the purpose. my question was why have an ONLINE pre-release pack.... obviously the in-store ones have the purpose of reserving the game, but that isn't a factor in the online store...
kalebmordannon
Hey Gaile, if you're out there, can we get some info on when we'll actually have access to our pre-release bonus items.
Cormac
i got the pre release pack in hmv today and they gave it to me for free
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Originally Posted by Miral
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my question was why have an ONLINE pre-release pack.... obviously the in-store ones have the purpose of reserving the game, but that isn't a factor in the online store...
its for people who can't get the pre release pack in a store
Miral
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Originally Posted by Cormac
i got the pre release pack in hmv today and they gave it to me for free
its for people who can't get the pre release pack in a store yeah but why have one now when the weapons arent available? i think thats why its not in the in-game store yet.
its for people who can't get the pre release pack in a store yeah but why have one now when the weapons arent available? i think thats why its not in the in-game store yet.
greendc27
I'm guessing it will be in the online store at noon pacific. That seems to be when they like to do stuff.
kalebmordannon
From the official wiki:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/GW:EN...ase_Bonus_Pack
Won't get bonus weapons until we add GW:EN access key. : (
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/GW:EN...ase_Bonus_Pack
Won't get bonus weapons until we add GW:EN access key. : (
Kelsey Cain
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Originally Posted by greendc27
I'm guessing it will be in the online store at noon pacific. That seems to be when they like to do stuff.
How about just once, for a double weekend, holiday event or release - the timings are done in GMT so things start at midnight U.K time on a given day?
Kind of as a little thank you for inventing longitude for you guys out there in the rest of the world
Kind of as a little thank you for inventing longitude for you guys out there in the rest of the world
Miral
yeah i guess theres absolutely no reason to buy the online prerelease until just before GWEN comes out :\
Boris De Pig
Well,
it appears that I've just spent money in the online store that *won't* be counted towards my bonus mission pack...
...see foolishly I bought the pre-order from the playNC store (as I was told to do by the guildwars website) since it's NOT available in the online store that you get to from the character selection screen (despite the fact that this is clearly stated several places)
Then, after MUCH hunting I finally discover that 'qualifying purchases MUST be made through the Guildwars online store (the character selection screen one), items bought through the PlayNC store (the only online store that actually HAS the prerelease pack) will not qualify...
Basically if you want credits for your promo missions DON'T buy through the PlayNC store since they won't count...
Looks like I pay the price for my impatience...
BdP
it appears that I've just spent money in the online store that *won't* be counted towards my bonus mission pack...
...see foolishly I bought the pre-order from the playNC store (as I was told to do by the guildwars website) since it's NOT available in the online store that you get to from the character selection screen (despite the fact that this is clearly stated several places)
Then, after MUCH hunting I finally discover that 'qualifying purchases MUST be made through the Guildwars online store (the character selection screen one), items bought through the PlayNC store (the only online store that actually HAS the prerelease pack) will not qualify...
Basically if you want credits for your promo missions DON'T buy through the PlayNC store since they won't count...
Looks like I pay the price for my impatience...
BdP
J.Kougar
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Originally Posted by Boris De Pig
Edit: I also checked all the local retailers in the area, the ones listed on the main GW site as having them for purchase today... and not a one of them has even heard of them. They'll let me reserve the game, sure, but they know nothing about a preorder pack.
Looks like I'm in the same boat as you Boris De Pig, if I want it at all I'll have to get it from the PlayNC store and get no extra credit for it.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Miral
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Originally Posted by Boris de Pig
Basically if you want credits for your promo missions DON'T buy through the PlayNC store since they won't count...
Argh. Good point, I wish I had thought of that when I posted the link.
Man, how can Anet screw up their own online store? Note to everyone else: No reason to buy it now. Wait until Aug 23.
Buster
As I guessed, The store I pre-ordered from has no clue about the pre-order package and does not have it yet. Can someone shed some light on this ? Should stores already have the pre-release box or are they getting it a little later. Any info would be great if anyone knows.
Arctic Wind
some stores simply dont have the prerelease bonus package, as i noticed trying to order from Play.com (not playNC for those who wonder). but since its possible to buy the preorder package separate i didnt see it as a major problem tho. my plan is simply to get the preorder package from guildwars online store, and wait for play.com to send me my GW:EN box...as i am weak for physical material like boxes, maps, instruction books with pieces of lore to read and so on :P *droooooool*
MirageMaster
lol only fools who are ignorant about bonus mission pack are gonna use retail stores and not buy it in game.They gonna cry big time after they see they wont get that mission pack lol.
kirby2096
If anyone in the UK wants to know where and how they can be guaranteed to get the boxed prerelease bonus (for free, not the £2 con GAME are doing) plus the GW:EN expansion from an online retailer pm me.
They only have about twelve prereleases in so it's first come first serve, and the total cost is much less than the RRP/In-Game Online Store too. This would probably only be good for people who want the actual boxes/cases, but don't want the Bonus Missions or will be buying other stuff in the in-game store anyway. I'm the latter type, which means I'll be spending CE-esque money on Guild Wars again.. Wydras
I just bought it at Gamestop and they didn't have the preorder bonus pack in yet. But I paid for the game fully. They just told me to call them tomorrow and see if they have it in.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Wydras
I just bought it at Gamestop and they didn't have the preorder bonus pack in yet. But I paid for the game fully. They just told me to call them tomorrow and see if they have it in.
Wait, you basically just gave a store money in the hopes they'll eventually have your product?
Fox Reeveheart
Well this is just getting stupid.
Where is that customer relations gaile chick at anyways to clear this up? Perhaps having it on the plaync store instead of the guildwars store makes it just so you have less towards the bonus mission packs thus having to give them MORE money. But yes... it just makes SENSE to put a pre-release pack of guild wars on the guilds wars store! thats just a given! Who was the idiot that has made this not happen or delay it?! Boris De Pig
the other delightful thing I got when I entered my code (obtained from the PlayNC store) was a 14 day/10 hour trial of all the guild wars games.
Since this appears to have been merged into my main account (that already *has* all 3 campaigns) I'm not too sure what I can do about it. Ideally I'd like to have given those codes to guildies so they can try the other games and see if they want to buy them, but it appears that's not an option. And the best part about all of this? the disclaimer on the bottom of the e-mail: Quote:
Online game codes are non-returnable, non-refundable and can only be used to create/upgrade one game account.
so I can't even get my money back from the Play NC store so that *should* it become available in the Guildwars store I can get it from there instead and have it count towards my bonus missions. | BdP |
