Silly’s Ultimate Question & Answer GW:EN Thread!
Silly’s Ultimate Q&A EotN Thread! (Now outdated!)
Silly Warrior
In Guru’s ongoing effort to make the forums easier to read and understand, I present to you a very large, organized set of information and typical questions that are asked here daily in the GW:EN forum. This thread will do the following:
Allow anyone to check this BEFORE asking questions or speculating. Doing this allows us Mod’s to not have to constantly close and delete threads because of the same questions asked over and over again. Keep all of the typical questions in a easy to read format, no more searching for questions! A nice, Q&A that have been asked over the past week or so, it WILL be updated. I will start out assuming you own Guild Wars, and are interested in what GW:EN is. I will also assume you’ve been living in a hole for 5 months, and have NO idea what any of this is. With that said, here we go.
Contents:
Basic Information Pre-release Bonus Pack Information New Heroes in GW:EN Who is Gwen? Bridging the Divide - The Hall of Monuments New Skills in Guild Wars- Eye of the North New Condition: Cracked Armor Other Races Other Cool Content Currently Around Gaile/Frog Talk Information Tip: If you don’t want to read all of the areas, press Ctrl-F and type in what section you want.
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1. Basic Information:
Q: What is Guild Wars: Eye of the North?
A: Quote:
Eye of the North will require at least one of the Guild Wars campaigns to play, and focuses on high-level content for existing characters.
The campaign's name refers to the Eye of the North, a tower in the Far Shiverpeaks, which shows visions and will play a significant role in the plot of the expansion.
A: Quote: Originally Posted by GuildWiki The following is subject to change:40 new armor styles (4 per profession) 100 new profession-specific skills 50 new PvE-only skills (none of which are profession-specific) 10 new heroes (one of every profession) New mini-games Dwarven boxing Polymock The Norn Fighting Tournament New titles, including four titles corresponding to reputation with the Asura, Deldrimor, Norn and Ebon Vanguard. Q: What kind of storyline can I expect?
A: Quote: Originally Posted by GuildWiki Eye of the North's story is divided into three sections:
The first takes place in the Depths of Tyria (which are revealed when earthquakes rip through the 3 continents), which contains 18 dungeons and involves helping the Dwarves fight against the Great Destroyer.
The second will involve three separate arcs involving the Asura on the Tarnished Coast near the Maguuma Jungle, the Norns in the Far Shiverpeaks and the Charr homeland north of Ascalon.
The third will involve fighting the Great Destroyer. Q:I heard there is an offical trailer for download. Where can I get this?
A:The offical trailer can be simply downloaded at Guildwars.com in the video section, the dungeon video for GW:EN is also there.
Q: When will this game be released?
A: According to the official Press Release GW:EN will be released to the public on August 31, 2007.
The expansion will be released for "an expected price" of $39.99 in North America, £24.99 in Britain and €34.99 in Europe.
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2. Pre-release Bonus Pack Information:
Q: I hear there is a Prerelease bonus pack. What does this do for me, and where can I get it?
A: Quote: Originally Posted by GuildWiki The prerelease bonus pack for Guild Wars: Eye of the NorthTM is set to arrive on retailer's shelves on July 20 and will include a host of compelling features, including exclusive in-game items and access to the Guild Wars: Eye of the North Sneak Peek Weekend set for later this summer.
Players who pre-order Guild Wars: Eye of the North will gain access to the Sneak Peek Weekend, August 24–26, 2007
The Guild Wars: Eye of the North Prerelease Bonus Pack also comes with exclusive weapons, including the Glacial Blade, the Hourglass Staff, and the Darksteel Longbow.
In addition, the prerelease bonus pack includes a Guild Wars Trilogy Trial DVD that provides access to all three of the Guild Wars campaigns for a special trial promotion lasting 10 hours or 14 days, whichever comes first. As it is, currently NOT all stores have the Pre-release pack, although the ones that say they will, most likely WILL have it by the time of Sneak Preview weekend, which will be held on the weekend of August 24-27 2007.
GLITCH! People have been having problems when inserting the Prerelease key. This glitch makes the game say it is expiring in 30 minutes when in reality it is simply the Guild Wars Trilogy Trial DVD trial promotion that is expiring. This is a totally harmless glitch, don’t be alarmed.
For item stats, see here. http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Guild_W...ase_Bonus_Pack
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3. Heroes in GW:EN
Q: I am buying GW:EN not only for the gameplay, but for the new heroes that I will be able to get, what/who are they?
Currently, most of the heros are unknown. This will change obviously as time progresses, for the timebeing (this will be updated) the following are confirmed as Heroes:
Jora - Hero Warrior (Norn)
Ogden Stonehealer- Hero Monk (Dwarf)
Pyre Fierceshot - Hero Ranger (Charr)
Vekk - Hero Elementalist (Asura)
Gwen - Hero Mesmer (Confirmed Human Hero)
Currently the rest are unconfirmed, although we know there will be more!
Gwen has been confirmed to be the Mesmer hero for the new expansion. All of the other new Heros have been announced, and I will add this as soon as possible.
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4. Who is Gwen?
Q: Who is this Gwen girl, and why do I care?
A: For those who played Prophecies, you would have met Gwen as a child, before the Searing. In GW:EN, Gwen will play an important role joining and leading the Ebon Vanguard (a faction in the upcoming expansion).
Many people speculate that Gwen will be a hero, and be a Mesmer hero. Since no other Mesmer heros have been confirmed, it is safe to say that Gwen may very well be the Mesmer hero that we will get in the next expansion.
There is a lot of debating going on with if Gwen will indeed be a hero or just be a side-ally, like Kormir.
For more discussion on Gwen and her role in GW:EN (lmao) visit this thread. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10179100
For more typical information on Gwen visit the Wiki page-http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Gwen
"Mommy always said not to play with fire. But Mommy's dead."
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5. Bridging the Divide - The Hall of Monuments
Q: What is the Hall of Monuments, and what is its purpose in GW:EN?
A: Long answer for such a small question!
Quote: Originally Posted by GuildWiki The Hall of Monuments will be a feature of Guild Wars Eye of the North, as well as Guild Wars 2 and will be used to help tie the games together. Certain achievements will add monuments, and each monument will unlock something, such as an exclusive item or title, for a character on a linked Guild Wars 2 account. Confirmed Guild Wars 2 unlocks:
Titles (PvE and PvP) Companions (Heroes and Pets) Weapons Armour Miniatures It is STILL speculation if HoM will be totally tied to your characters only, or half tied, or to what degree the tied-ness will be.
Also, the question arises how exactly things will be “scanned” into HoM. Will they be taken, or simply scanned in and turned into a Trophy or reward?
Discussion on this topic is going on here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10180142
More information will be added to this section as it turns up!
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6. New Skills in Guild Wars: Eye of the North
Q. What new skills are available in GW:EN?
A. With all new major expansions to Guild Wars comes new skills. GW:EN is no exception, and with that said, heres the list of the 100 new PvE/PvP skills:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...e_North_skills
Q. Are there any new Elite skills?
A. No new Elite skills will be added with the release of GW:EN.
Discussion for release of these skills has been started by Arcanemacabre here-http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10179713
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7. New Condition: Cracked Armor
Q: What is cracked armor, is this a new condition?
A: Yes, it is a new condition, and we knew about it months before the list of skills were given to us.
For all the info that’s around for this condition, go here: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Cracked_Armor
A discussion by Vilaptca the Moderator has started here http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10180332
It is also known in a GuildWiki discussion that Izzy will be doing the following. Izzy is Anet’s skill guy
.I'll be changing Weaken Armor, and Shadow Burden to apply cracked armor instead of -20 armor so they don't stack- Izzy
Link: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Talk:Cracked_Armor
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8. Other Races
Q: Will be able to be new races in GW:EN?
A: No characters can be created in GW:EN, since its an expansion, not a chapter, and thus no character creation. However new races will be introduces in GW:EN and will give us a peek into what to expect when Guild Wars 2 finally arrives.
Q: Cool, what races will be introduced?
A: As currently known, the Asura, Sylvari, Norn and Charr will be the new introduced. Although we already knew the Charr from Prophecies.
New Groups from GW:EN, or returning ones.
Human Groups:
Ebon Vanguard: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Ebon_Vanguard
All the other groups (weridos :P):
Norn- http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Norn
Dwarf- http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Deldrimor
Asura- http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Asura
Sylvari- http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Sylvari
Charr- http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Charr
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9. Other Cool Content Currently Around
Q: I like the sound of this upcoming expansion, any chance I can see some screen-shots, or maybe the map?
A: NEVER! I mean yeah of course, here’s a list of links that have content you can look at without violating copyright laws! (yay)
Map of GW:EN, currently what Tyria now looks like in-game: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10177061
Armor, Hero’s and Monsters from GW:EN-http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10179129
Skill Information (Not confirmed by Anet)-http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10178712
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10. Gaile/Frog Talk
Any information given by Gaile concerning GW:EN will be placed here, in no specific order, although in order of date given to me.
No new Elite skills in GW:EN Data Center has been fully recovered Dungeons are set to a party Size of 8. A new "Platinum Edition" Guild Wars will be released in Europe around the beginning of September, and in North American sometime in October, available on the Online Store and PlayNC on August 31st. The new Platinum Edition includes Prophecies and GW:EN New Wallpaper will be offered soon. Guild Wars 2 may have day and night cycles. With the Data Center failure, some data may have been lost. A rollback would not be possible as the failure did not directly affect everyone. No extra storage pages with GW:EN GW:EN does not offer more character slots AB servers might not be working right Characters in GW:EN don't need to be ascended Brand the Boss winners should hear from ANet soon Return to Tyria Sweepstakes for both North America and Europe will be announced this Friday No news on a "ranged"-pet for GW:EN No known plans for a Guild Wars Movie. No plans for a Dutch district ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This thread will be updated DAILY if the community wants it to. Please give me feedback, correct me if I am wrong (please!) and comment on things you want put in. I WILL listen and with the community’s help I can make this an even better Guide.
And yes, there will be typos…I’m only human.
Thanks!
Keep in MIND: Guildwiki is your best resource for Raw information. I will try to update this as much as possible, but this thread exists for use by Guru users, and to provide easy access to links.
- Silly Warrior (Moderator)
Malice Black
Bit bunched together ;-) otherwise looking good
Clord
Great, keep up the good work. 
Thunder79
I was going to ask you how you know Gwen will be joining and leading the Ebon Vanguard....then I went to check the wiki...there have been updates there since I last visited. Those sound files clear that point up.
Silly Warrior
I know it will be a tad cluttered, but pressing Ctrl-F REALLY helps with this, just look on Index and type in the keywords, bam done .
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guildwars101
i wnat the ele armor for GWEN
Technicolour
Thanks for that It certainly makes it easier
sindex
Good Job with the Q&A. I think the only question I have left is about the missions. However I think I have to wait till the preview event or when it's offcially annouced by A-net HQ.
Ace2001
Just wanted to point out a typo. ^_^;;
"III. Heros in GW:EN
Q: I am buying GW:EN not only for the gameplay, but for the new heros that I will be able to get, what/who are they?
Currently, most of the heros are unknown. This will change obviously as time progresses, for the timebeing (this will be updated) the following are confirmed as Heros."
I believe you forgot the "A:" part of the answer to seperate it from the question. ^_^;; Great Faq, though!
"III. Heros in GW:EN
Q: I am buying GW:EN not only for the gameplay, but for the new heros that I will be able to get, what/who are they?
Currently, most of the heros are unknown. This will change obviously as time progresses, for the timebeing (this will be updated) the following are confirmed as Heros."
I believe you forgot the "A:" part of the answer to seperate it from the question. ^_^;; Great Faq, though!
thedeadwalk!
Maybe remove your speculation on how the Hall of Monuments will be implemented, otherwise, good guide.
thezed
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Originally Posted by thedeadwalk!
Maybe remove your speculation on how the Hall of Monuments will be implemented, otherwise, good guide.
I agree. Your speculation is a good one, but I don't think it is something that belongs in a FAQ.
Silly Warrior
Alright thanks guys. Every suggestion will make it just a bit better.
I suppose if Guru didn't lag on me I'd edit it right now.
I suppose if Guru didn't lag on me I'd edit it right now
Brandon1107
how did evryone see the armors already because it would not let me access that armor "preview" people are talking about. does anyone have a different link?
sykoone
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Originally Posted by Brandon1107
how did evryone see the armors already because it would not let me access that armor "preview" people are talking about. does anyone have a different link?
Those pics have been removed multiple times from multiple forums. If anyone does post a link, I suspect it would be removed fairly quickly.
Silly Warrior
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Originally Posted by sykoone
Those pics have been removed multiple times from multiple forums. If anyone does post a link, I suspect it would be removed fairly quickly.
Yes, those armor pictures are NOT supposed to be shown on the forums, and they go against copywrite laws. So don't ask for them...we will get them when we're allowed...meethinks.
KIDGOOCH
WooHoo, level up all the heroes in Sahlahja, and get this going!!! Too bad no new Elites.
Mordakai
Meh, we don't need new Elites.
Plus, it would screw up the Elite Title they just fixed.
Plus, it would screw up the Elite Title they just fixed.
Lourens
hehe just cap more and more :P
otherwise nice thread
otherwise nice thread
thedeadwalk!
As for the Hall of Monuments: The new video from IGN mentions "each player" gets their own HoM, so that says to me it is account based (thank God).
Silly Warrior
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Originally Posted by thedeadwalk!
As for the Hall of Monuments: The new video from IGN mentions "each player" gets their own HoM, so that says to me it is account based (thank God).
Yes, this has been confirmed, so today or tomorrow I WILL be changing this to make it alot more useful, as things have changed!
Just bought a new computer and setting it up, so I haven't been on much, but I look foward to making this Guide alot better.
Everyones input is very helpful, thanks!
Just bought a new computer and setting it up, so I haven't been on much, but I look foward to making this Guide alot better.
Everyones input is very helpful, thanks!
Commander Ryker
Any chance that you could add all the links of the different magazines that have articles about GWEN? I've been seeing a lot of references to dozens (or so it seems) magazine articles.
Commander Ryker
Any chance that you could add all the links of the different magazines that have articles about GWEN? I've been seeing a lot of references to dozens (or so it seems) magazine articles.
Silly Warrior
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Originally Posted by Commander Ryker
Any chance that you could add all the links of the different magazines that have articles about GWEN? I've been seeing a lot of references to dozens (or so it seems) magazine articles.
Definatly. I've been really busy lately, so if a get an extra few minutes I'll do it.
If YOU or anyone else can compile a list for me, it could save me time and I'd mention you name in the Guide. It would make it a bit easier for me, but I plan on doing it tonight.
Thanks!
If YOU or anyone else can compile a list for me, it could save me time and I'd mention you name in the Guide. It would make it a bit easier for me, but I plan on doing it tonight.
Thanks!
RachaelH
A titles segment could be good
Silly Warrior
As soon as we have a definite on the titles, I will add them.
The new images that were (not quite so legally) found have ALOT of information...yay!
The new images that were (not quite so legally) found have ALOT of information...yay!
Serafita Kayin
I can confirm, though I am unable to name my source, that Gwen IS the mesmer hero. Also, wait for the Golems and the Krait, both should be awesome. If I am doubted, as proof I submit that in the manual the Assassin hero is listed as Ascalonian. When it hits, please, attempt to disprove me.
Let it just be said I work VERY close to where the game is being packaged, but I will not violate Anet's secrecy by scanning pics I have no right to.
Let it just be said I work VERY close to where the game is being packaged, but I will not violate Anet's secrecy by scanning pics I have no right to.
Sparks Dawnbringer
Is there going to be a collectors edition and if so what will it contain?
Will it be available at the online store in both editions? And will they actually send it to you by post or ups. I certainly would miss getting the books of artwork. I was hoping to use GWEN to get my mission pack, but if I cannot I will just buy character slots.
Will it be available at the online store in both editions? And will they actually send it to you by post or ups. I certainly would miss getting the books of artwork. I was hoping to use GWEN to get my mission pack, but if I cannot I will just buy character slots.
Jongo River
There's no collector's edition - this has been stated many times.
I would like to know when GW:EN is going to be added to the online store (for real, rather than just the pre-release pack) and exactly what the situation is for those of us who bought the pre-release pack from there. I don't expect to be automatically charged for the full game, but the wording in the store is a little odd - refering to it as pre-ordering GW:EN, then taking you to a page to buy the pre-release pack and only authorising payment for that. I'd like to see that clarified and the actual full GW:EN product added or some indication of when it will be added.
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OK - questions answered in a dev update, here's the relevant parts:
"# Purchase of the Prerelease Bonus Pack is separate from the purchase of GW:EN. You may purchase either or both through the in-game store, and purchase of the Prerelease Bonus Pack does not obligate you to purchase the expansion pack through the in-game store.
# You may purchase Guild Wars: Eye of the North as of August 31, 2007 through the In-Game Store or your favorite retail store. "
From: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gaile...oposed_Changes
I would like to know when GW:EN is going to be added to the online store (for real, rather than just the pre-release pack) and exactly what the situation is for those of us who bought the pre-release pack from there. I don't expect to be automatically charged for the full game, but the wording in the store is a little odd - refering to it as pre-ordering GW:EN, then taking you to a page to buy the pre-release pack and only authorising payment for that. I'd like to see that clarified and the actual full GW:EN product added or some indication of when it will be added.
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OK - questions answered in a dev update, here's the relevant parts:
"# Purchase of the Prerelease Bonus Pack is separate from the purchase of GW:EN. You may purchase either or both through the in-game store, and purchase of the Prerelease Bonus Pack does not obligate you to purchase the expansion pack through the in-game store.
# You may purchase Guild Wars: Eye of the North as of August 31, 2007 through the In-Game Store or your favorite retail store. "
From: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gaile...oposed_Changes
Feminist Terrorist
I'd like to know how much the game will be from the online store. I want to be able to shop around to get the most from my money. It's called being on a budget and trying to spend your money as wisely as you can. I would hope that ArenaNet, as working adults, could appreciate that. If the price has been listed somewhere, I'd appreciate a link to it. Thanks.
Cebe
Perhaps you could include a section for things which GW:EotN will not include, or will not change, to try to quench the number of questions such as:
"ZOMG, r ther ne characta slotz!"
"ZOMG, i hav tyria cratogrifer...will i not hav 100% ne more?!?!"
"ZOMG, wher r teh elite skillz????"
sorry, I know I shouldn't have included the comma after "ZOMG"...I had to leave in a little grammar.
People asking those questions over and over are getting on my nerves.
"ZOMG, r ther ne characta slotz!"
"ZOMG, i hav tyria cratogrifer...will i not hav 100% ne more?!?!"
"ZOMG, wher r teh elite skillz????"
sorry, I know I shouldn't have included the comma after "ZOMG"...I had to leave in a little grammar.
People asking those questions over and over are getting on my nerves.
Mordakai
This should be copied and pasted into the front page:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gaile/Frog_Talk
Summary
No new Elite skills in GW:EN
Data Center has been fully recovered
Dungeons are set to a party Size of 8.
A new "Platinum Edition" Guild Wars will be released in Europe around the beginning of September, and in North American sometime in October, available on the Online Store and PlayNC on August 31st.
The new Platinum Edition includes Prophecies and GW:EN
New Wallpaper will be offered soon.
Guild Wars 2 may have day and night cycles.
With the Data Center failure, some data may have been lost. A rollback would not be possible as the failure did not directly affect everyone.
No extra storage pages with GW:EN
GW:EN does not offer more character slots
AB servers might not be working right
Characters in GW:EN don't need to be ascended
Brand the Boss winners should hear from ANet soon
Return to Tyria Sweepstakes for both North America and Europe will be announced this Friday
No news on a "ranged"-pet for GW:EN
No known plans for a Guild Wars Movie.
No plans for a Dutch district
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gaile/Frog_Talk
Summary
No new Elite skills in GW:EN
Data Center has been fully recovered
Dungeons are set to a party Size of 8.
A new "Platinum Edition" Guild Wars will be released in Europe around the beginning of September, and in North American sometime in October, available on the Online Store and PlayNC on August 31st.
The new Platinum Edition includes Prophecies and GW:EN
New Wallpaper will be offered soon.
Guild Wars 2 may have day and night cycles.
With the Data Center failure, some data may have been lost. A rollback would not be possible as the failure did not directly affect everyone.
No extra storage pages with GW:EN
GW:EN does not offer more character slots
AB servers might not be working right
Characters in GW:EN don't need to be ascended
Brand the Boss winners should hear from ANet soon
Return to Tyria Sweepstakes for both North America and Europe will be announced this Friday
No news on a "ranged"-pet for GW:EN
No known plans for a Guild Wars Movie.
No plans for a Dutch district
Sparks Dawnbringer
Does any know what the addition of GW:EN to the Tyria map will do to the title of Cartographer and Legendary Cartographer?
Silly Warrior
Not 100% at this moment OP.
AngeloM3
Ok so its confirmed that whatever you make a monument for (weapons, minis etc...) they become CUSTOMIZED to that character.
That sucks IMO... but thats another thread...
Is there any word if we are able to "un-do" a monument once we made one?
That sucks IMO... but thats another thread...
Is there any word if we are able to "un-do" a monument once we made one?
henrys back
some on answer please...
what the hells with these?
what the hells with these?
wakimon
will there be a weaponsmith that will put inscriptions on non-incriptons weapons and will remove weapons custimization mod?
sindex
Do we really have to grind are way for those titles to get armor? I kind of find that discouraging.
JeniM
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Originally Posted by Mordakai
No new Elite skills in GW:EN
Thats not actually true, when you unlock the blessings (animal aspects) they count as elite skills
eg Ursan Blessing takes 1/1 Elite space and 1/3 PvE skill spaces
I posted a pic of where to find the quest giver as i bet people will think "LIAR the blessings are only in missions", the pic's are in the other sticky
eg Ursan Blessing takes 1/1 Elite space and 1/3 PvE skill spaces
I posted a pic of where to find the quest giver as i bet people will think "LIAR the blessings are only in missions", the pic's are in the other sticky
RobDog1183
Is their a way to drop the bonus items? cause the game wont seem to let me...
T1Cybernetic
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Originally Posted by RobDog1183
Is their a way to drop the bonus items? cause the game wont seem to let me...
No you have to delete them every time you wish to get rid of them slow and boring when you do alot of /bonus on each of your characters