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Captain Arne Is PRO

Banned

Join Date: Jun 2005

22 Oct 2007 at 03:03 - 1

Quote from Guild Wars Newsletter:

Quote:

The Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack promotion ends October 31 2007! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get it for free*!

After reading this, does anyone else get the idea that the bonus mission pack will become available in the in-game store/retail eventually?

Zinger314

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

22 Oct 2007 at 03:18 - 2

You see that asterik? Might want to look into that.

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

22 Oct 2007 at 03:18 - 3

I have little doubt they'll offer the pack on its own either at release or a bit after--they'd be foolish not to, really, though I can only imagine the outcry on the forums after such.

"omg i bougt threee char slots for nothing!!!!! anet u ripped me offf!!!"

Government Flu

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Paradoxa Zoloft Asylum [PXZ]

W/R

22 Oct 2007 at 03:19 - 4

Most likely, but bundled with the expansion or some kind of Blizzard-esque "Battle Chest." I don't see why they would package something shorter than an expansion by itself though. Furthermore, the Mission Pack isn't free since you need to spend 30 bucks online to attain it.

arcady

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

San Francisco native

Mo/P

22 Oct 2007 at 03:22 - 5

I dunno.

I bought 3 character slots. So even if they sell it later I still get the pack and the slots.

Its not free like they claim, but it's better than paying the price and only getting one of those two.

Midnight Harmony

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2006

South East England

Everlasting Sacred Path [ESP]

E/Me

22 Oct 2007 at 03:24 - 6

I've spent over £100 purchasing the four Guild Wars games, so I should be entitled to this pack for free no? It's crazy to charge for something so miniscule.

Rhedd

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

You ever have to clean up after a Moa bird?

True Solunastra [SLA] Profession: Moa Wrangler

22 Oct 2007 at 03:43 - 7

I bought GW:EN from the online store. It was as easy as a transaction could possibly be. My bonus pack was, therefore, 100%, totally free.

Nifty, huh?

EDIT: Actually, having thought about it, I suppose the bonus pack cost me a cardboard box and a boring paper manual.

Guess which I'd rather have. ^_^

EDIT #2: But I saved money on gas.

Zinger314

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

22 Oct 2007 at 03:57 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhedd

I bought GW:EN from the online store. It was as easy as a transaction could possibly be. My bonus pack was, therefore, 100%, totally free.

Theoetically free is not the same as actually free. Hence the asterik and disclaimer.

trielementz

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Spectra Sg [SpcA]

W/Mo

22 Oct 2007 at 03:58 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Government Flu

Most likely, but bundled with the expansion or some kind of Blizzard-esque "Battle Chest." I don't see why they would package something shorter than an expansion by itself though. Furthermore, the Mission Pack isn't free since you need to spend 30 bucks online to attain it.

um. it *is* free of charge. free of charge doesn't automatically mean free of conditions. spending 30 bucks online is a condition. doesn't change the fact that the mish pack is free of charge.

and it'd be in anet's interest to sell it via the store. maybe at 3.99 a pop or something.

Onarik Amrak

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2007

Astral Revenants

P/W

22 Oct 2007 at 03:58 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhedd

I bought GW:EN from the online store. It was as easy as a transaction could possibly be. My bonus pack was, therefore, 100%, totally free.

Nifty, huh?

EDIT: Actually, having thought about it, I suppose the bonus pack cost me a cardboard box and a boring paper manual.

Guess which I'd rather have. ^_^

EDIT #2: But I saved money on gas.

Saving the world from global warming one boxed game at a time.

MMSDome

Raged Out

Join Date: Sep 2005

22 Oct 2007 at 04:00 - 11

ill be truly pissed off if they make the bonus pack buyable after the 31st.

Feminist Terrorist

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Oh Noes! The 'burbs!

22 Oct 2007 at 04:01 - 12

If it weren't for the bonus pack being dangled so temptingly, I would have bought the expansion for less at Fry's.

IMO, they had plans all along to offer it for sale, but kept those plans from the players so we'd buy from the online store.

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

22 Oct 2007 at 04:43 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakumei

I have little doubt they'll offer the pack on its own either at release or a bit after--they'd be foolish not to, really, though I can only imagine the outcry on the forums after such.

"omg i bougt threee char slots for nothing!!!!! anet u ripped me offf!!!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSDome

ill be truly pissed off if they make the bonus pack buyable after the 31st.

I'm psychic.

wu is me

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

22 Oct 2007 at 05:23 - 14

well if you get the bonus pack by purchasing EN from play nc, its not entirely free... since many other websites offer it for cheaper than the RRP, and hence the difference is really the cost of the bonus mission pack

But then i got my preorder already, so im definetly getting it from Play NC =P

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

22 Oct 2007 at 06:17 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by trielementz

and it'd be in anet's interest to sell it via the store. maybe at 3.99 a pop or something.

You wish. Its gonna cost nearly the same as the amount to get it from the promotion as the same package. Bonus Mission Pack.

Darkobra

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Scotland

Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot

E/Me

22 Oct 2007 at 08:13 - 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSDome

ill be truly pissed off if they make the bonus pack buyable after the 31st.

Don't worry. They're not going to make it buyable. What they ARE going to do is get a bunch of planes and banners and lob the things all over the world for whoever can pick them up fastest.

~ Dan ~

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2006

D/

22 Oct 2007 at 10:11 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkobra

Don't worry. They're not going to make it buyable. What they ARE going to do is get a bunch of planes and banners and lob the things all over the world for whoever can pick them up fastest.

What of the ones that land in the sea?

Tab

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Oct 2006

Under a bridge

Team Quitter [QQ]

Mo/

22 Oct 2007 at 10:27 - 18

Fish are more intelligent than most GW players tbh.

Gun Pierson

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Belgium

PIMP

Mo/

22 Oct 2007 at 10:28 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feminist Terrorist

IMO, they had plans all along to offer it for sale, but kept those plans from the players so we'd buy from the online store.

Indeed, they also kept it a secret the bonus mission pack will be a solo experience and with pre-set characters. I walked right into their trap.

Mac Sidewinder

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2007

22 Oct 2007 at 23:09 - 20

You will hear alot of people cryin if they sell the BMP later. Think about it. If you thought (or was lead to believe) that the only way to get it was to buy from the online store (at a higher price) instead of a discount store and then Anet sells it later...... All the people who wanted a real box and disc but instead bought it through the store to get it will really be miffed. All of the people who could have bought EOTN for 10 to 15 dollars cheaper but instead bought it through the store for the BMP will be mad.

If I remember correctly it was stated officially by Anet that the ONLY way to get the BMP was to spend 29.99 in the online store. Gail and Anet were repeatedly asked if it was going to be available after the deadline for sale and they avoided answering that question.

I don't really see an easy way for Anet to offer it seperately without pissing off alot of customers......but has that really been a concern of theirs in the past anyway.

Dante the Warlord

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

W/R

22 Oct 2007 at 23:17 - 21

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSDome

ill be truly pissed off if they make the bonus pack buyable after the 31st.

Im pretty sure that they will since we get "unique drops" and that would cause an imbalance in trade economy. But if they don't? /dance /jump! That would mean no little brats to deal with in at least one part of the game, since kids can't own a credit card!

MMSDome

Raged Out

Join Date: Sep 2005

22 Oct 2007 at 23:23 - 22

normally brats are the spoiled ones that get whatever they want from Mommy and Daddy so I wont be surprised to see little piss-ants in the bonus missions as well.

Molock

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Qu??bec

Legacy of Angels [Halo]

E/

22 Oct 2007 at 23:31 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante the Warlord

Im pretty sure that they will since we get "unique drops" and that would cause an imbalance in trade economy. But if they don't? /dance /jump! That would mean no little brats to deal with in at least one part of the game, since kids can't own a credit card!

Its solo so its not like that matters...

Captain Arne Is PRO

Banned

Join Date: Jun 2005

23 Oct 2007 at 01:08 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

You see that asterik? Might want to look into that.

You impress me every single time I read a post of yours.

It doesn't matter if it's actually free or theoretically free, either way, it will never be available "for free" ever again, suggesting it may be available "for charge" afterwards.

Goddess Elaine

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2007

California, USA

Blood Gods Wrath [BGW]

Mo/E

23 Oct 2007 at 01:12 - 25

Hmm, I'm pretty sure I'll get it since I recently bought guild wars factions off the
plaync store... When are they going to send a notice whether you'll get it or not
anyway?

Inger

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

R/Rt

23 Oct 2007 at 01:16 - 26

I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they made it available for purchase after the "free" promotion ends. I certainly wouldn't be happy about it, but I would not be surprised.

I can understand why anet would later sell the BMP on its own but like i said before I wouldn't be happy about it.

I'm one of the gamers that likes to have all his games in his physical possession, I like having the boxes, the cds and the manuals. For GWEN I let that go with the idea that the BMP would be worth it. If they made it available as a purchase on its own later, it would mean I could have gotten a physical copy of GWEN.

Overall tho I can understand why anet would release it as a product on its own, I just wouldn't be happy about it.