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phoenixar

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30 Nov 2007 at 08:56 - 322

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

Hmm, I must have missed something. Correct me if I'm wrong, (which I'm not) but did you all not have the same exact opportunities as every one else to have the bonus? ANET made it very clear on both the login screen, the wiki and the website exactly what was needed to acquire this. So, all I hear you saying is that you didn't take advantage and now you regret it, so you're pointing fingers at ANET?

How is spending +25% (GWEN £18 @ amazon £25 @ online store) in their store an advantage?

They should of just sold the bonus mission pack in their little store if they wanted people to buy from it.

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:01 - 323

Annnd the thread degrades to whining. Is anyone working on a single screenshot collection of all the weapons, for wiki or something?

Ancient Menace

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:03 - 324

You misunderstand the meaning of "take advantage of". I'm highlighting the fact that for quite a while there was literature documenting the requirements to play the bonus pack. You had access to them, especially if you're as "loyal" a customer as you say. You chose to ignore them, but *now* that you see the sweet skins, well, that changes everything, now doesn't it. "Oh ANET, why have you forsaken me." I understand that everyone doesn't have access to a CC, but for the rest of you... Shut up and get over it. You had your chance and blew it.

Lord Natural

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:04 - 325

Nice update. The weapon skins are great, better than most of the GWEN skins actually. The difficulty of the quests seems well balanced. Not much replay value, but given that it's free and an easy source of nice looking weapons, I have no complaints.

I've pretty much had my fill of pve, but I found stepping into another character to be interesting. It's too bad this idea wasn't elaborated on for a previous chapter, maybe even on a team scale.

NeHoMaR

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:04 - 326

Hi ArenaNet, I paid 40$ for this game too (boxed version). Where are my new weapon skins?

Tiny Killer

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2006

Oshkosh, WI USA

Exile Champions of Heroic Order [ECHO]

30 Nov 2007 at 09:06 - 327

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeHoMaR

Hi ArenaNet, I paid 40$ for this game too (boxed version). Where are my new weapon skins?

They are located in the Bonus Mission Pack that you chose not to acquire.

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:06 - 328

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

I understand that everyone doesn't have access to a CC, but for the rest of you... Shut up and get over it. You had your chance and blew it.

Debit cards worked too. If you don't have a debit card, you are probably living in the 19th century.

JoeKnowMo

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Oct 2005

Wessst Siiide, USA

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:09 - 329

I'm with CHunterX, it would be great to have all the images of the new weapons consolidated into a single post.

Thanks to all who posted pics so far.

I'm looking for more scepter and offhand pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixar

How is spending +25% (GWEN £18 @ amazon £25 @ online store) in their store an advantage?

They should of just sold the bonus mission pack in their little store if they wanted people to buy from it.

You didn't think the BMP was worth 7 pounds before and that's why you didn't buy it. Enjoy your copy from amazon and learn to live with your choices.

Frigus X

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2006

Ceasars I X Legion [CIXL]

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:11 - 330

God, I'm drooling over all these screenies now - can't wait to get back from work. Thank you ANet - you've done a great job, didn't expect so many goodies from the BMP

sindex

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

California

Swords of Night & Day [SWRD]

30 Nov 2007 at 09:11 - 331

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

It's really nice to see all the positive comments. Thanks a lot -- I'll be sure to head the team over to this thread.

Yeah it’s the best experience I have had in a long time in Guild Wars. Something different and the best rewards yet. I guess the beauty is in the detail. Well done A-team, I am impressed.

Darksun

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

USA

Karr's Castle

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:18 - 332

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny Killer

They are located in the Bonus Mission Pack that you chose not to acquire.

ROFLOLOL! It's funny cuz it's true.

Anet made it insanely clear how to get it, and pretty damn easy too. They gave multiple payment methods & purchase places. Some people chose the box over the BMP. bad choice? Maybe. At least they can brag about having the case & instruction booklet.

Venom_395

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2006

Calgary, Canada

Take a Ride on My Leet Train [Choo]

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:19 - 333

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

You misunderstand the meaning of "take advantage of". I'm highlighting the fact that for quite a while there was literature documenting the requirements to play the bonus pack. You had access to them, especially if you're as "loyal" a customer as you say. You chose to ignore them, but *now* that you see the sweet skins, well, that changes everything, now doesn't it. "Oh ANET, why have you forsaken me." I understand that everyone doesn't have access to a CC, but for the rest of you... Shut up and get over it. You had your chance and blew it.

how is buying there game from a retail store ignoring them?

and people who didnt buy there stuff online blew it?
some people actually wanted a hard copy of there game and the rest of the stuff isnt worth spending money on.

Shuuda

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

Guildless

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:20 - 334

Spectral Agony on your bar > All else.

nuff said, this wins.

NeHoMaR

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:25 - 335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny Killer

They are located in the Bonus Mission Pack that you chose not to acquire.

Yes, I instead chose to support retailers, and buy a better version of the game. That was supposedly to be the best option in the past, now the "best" is to buy it online so ArenaNet get the full money? interesting, I see all retailers removing all Guild Wars games of their stores very soon, let see if they will be happy to sell GW2 with ArenaNet promoting not to buy in retail stores.

Ancient Menace

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:25 - 336

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_395

how is buying there game from a retail store ignoring them?

and people who didnt buy there stuff online blew it?
some people actually wanted a hard copy of there game and the rest of the stuff isnt worth spending money on.

And some people like buying online. The ones that like buying online get the BMP. The ones that like buying a hard copy don't. What part of this is hard for you to understand?

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:26 - 337

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_395

some people actually wanted a hard copy of there game and the rest of the stuff isnt worth spending money on.

And some people wanted the BMP. Can't people see that this was basically a trade, package for content?

Venom_395

Academy Page

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Calgary, Canada

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:27 - 338

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

And some people like buying online. The ones that like buying online get the BMP. The ones that like buying a hard copy don't. What part of this is hard for you to understand?

none of it is hard to understand... its clear as ever
but why not give people who bought the EXACT same game, the same chances in the game

just does not make sence

phoenixar

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:28 - 339

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

You misunderstand the meaning of "take advantage of". I'm highlighting the fact that for quite a while there was literature documenting the requirements to play the bonus pack. You had access to them, especially if you're as "loyal" a customer as you say. You chose to ignore them, but *now* that you see the sweet skins, well, that changes everything, now doesn't it. "Oh ANET, why have you forsaken me." I understand that everyone doesn't have access to a CC, but for the rest of you... Shut up and get over it. You had your chance and blew it.

Playing GW for nearly 2.5 years and owning every expansion is loyal.

Only mugs would buy from the on-line store.. there is just nothing of worth in it other than the campaigns which are much cheaper elsewhere.

I am annoyed.. and I am whining.. because I feel hard done by, as I'm sure every other normal person who didn't waste money in their store is.

Ancient Menace

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:31 - 340

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixar

Playing GW for nearly 2.5 years and owning every expansion is loyal.

Only mugs would buy from the on-line store.. there is just nothing of worth in it other than the campaigns which are much cheaper elsewhere.

Well, this "mug" (?) is going to go play with his new Tengu, Undead, Mursaat and Char weaponry. Have fun saving money!

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:32 - 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixar

Only mugs would buy from the on-line store.. there is just nothing of worth in it other than the campaigns which are much cheaper elsewhere.

I am annoyed.. and I am whining.. because I feel hard done by, as I'm sure every other normal person who didn't waste money in their store is.

QQ harder. Its no ones fault but your own that you didn't buy EotN from the in-game store. Now, everyone shut the hell up about it, this isn't another "WAHH I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE SIX-MONTH PROMOTION PERIOD!" thread, this is a thread to talk about the BMP itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

Well, this "mug" (?) is going to go play with his new Tengu, Undead, Mursaat and Char weaponry. Have fun saving money!

RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing seconded.

Venom_395

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:32 - 342

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixar

Playing GW for nearly 2.5 years and owning every expansion is loyal.

Only mugs would buy from the on-line store.. there is just nothing of worth in it other than the campaigns which are much cheaper elsewhere.

I am annoyed.. and I am whining.. because I feel hard done by, as I'm sure every other normal person who didn't waste money in their store is.

agreed

personally i doubt none of us would be complaining if they were to realease the bonus pack on the online store, and hey we still have to spend more money then we should have had to, but lets face it people would buy it, and they would make more money

which is all anet wants anyways at this stage of the game.

Venom_395

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:33 - 343

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHunterX

QQ harder. Its no ones fault but your own that you didn't buy EotN from the in-game store. Now, everyone shut the hell up about it, this isn't another "WAHH I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE SIX-MONTH PROMOTION PERIOD!" thread, this is a thread to talk about the BMP itself.

RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing seconded.

wow overreact much?

Kyarl Deathaxe

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2006

England UK

Currently looking for one!

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:35 - 344

Ok this is all well & good for the people who purchased from the online store & qualified to use the BMP on there accounts, but what about the people who havent? wheres that leave us...

I personly have heard nothing about this until today when browsing the forums, the weapon skins look great i have to say, alot better than EOTN weps inc destroyer weapons, ive heard the quest/mission gameplay is good also...

Only question i really have is, will this be availible to purchase from the online store at some point? seems pointless brining out all these awesome looking weapons that cannot be sold, are only usable & customized to the account holder, i for one would really like to see this as a permanent feature for all players...

Nick

Tiny Killer

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2006

Oshkosh, WI USA

Exile Champions of Heroic Order [ECHO]

30 Nov 2007 at 09:37 - 345

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_395

none of it is hard to understand... its clear as ever
but why not give people who bought the EXACT same game, the same chances in the game

just does not make sence

Perhaps an example will help you a bit.

Store A and store B are both selling item X. Store A is selling item X for $5 and store B is selling the same item X for $5 also, but store B has decided that it will include item Z with the purchase of item X.

Now you, the consumer, decide to go shopping for item X. You must choose between store A and store B. If you chose to go with store A you will received item X and that is it. Had you wished to have item Z you should have chosen to purchase item X through store B.

Ancient Menace

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:38 - 346

I personally think it's a *great* way to reward the "loyal" players who didn't try to save a measly 5 bux by buying through Amazon. I, however, am half torn between seeing all you whiners have to fork over $30 for what I got for free.

frojack

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

London, UK

Rite Of Passage [RP]

E/Mo

30 Nov 2007 at 09:38 - 347

These are quite possibly the most well designed weapons of the entire Guild Wars series. Fantastic work guys

Craywulf

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2007

Righteous and Honorable (RAH)

N/Me

30 Nov 2007 at 09:40 - 348

I can understand it if your not legal age to open a checking account (to use a debt card). But if you're an legal adult without checking account then you have no excuse for whining about not being able to purchase the BMP.

As for minors who play GW, I have to ask, who bought GWs for you? Why can't you ask a known adult to use their card, provided that you give them the cash for it.

rohara

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:41 - 349

wow...

BMP KICKS ASS! thank you, anet! moar stuff like this in GW2 please

the ending of the turai ossa mission is EPIC. love it! great job on the new weapon skins too!

my only gripe is that more people can't have it. i know several people who prefer to buy their games in retail stores so they have the cd and packaging, and it sucks to see them miss out just because they wouldn't give that up for a virtual purchase.

malko050987

Wilds Pathfinder

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Arad, Romania

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:41 - 350

It's funny, because all the qq-ers will probably get the Mission PAck in the stores, at about $30 or so. Then all that "saving money" thing that kept them from getting it in the first place will bite them in the ass.

Does anyone have the Tengu bows? Undead Recurve is awesome. I don't think much of the Charr ones, too undead-ish for the way I see my chars, but Olias, Livia and MoW will be getting undead stuff. xD

So.. bow pics anyone? Tengu, that is. And Mursaat

blue.rellik

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2007

Melbourne, Australia

None

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:42 - 351

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohara

my only gripe is that more people can't have it. i know several people who prefer to buy their games in retail stores so they have the cd and packaging, and it sucks to see them miss out just because they wouldn't give that up for a virtual purchase.

Yeah I bought my copy from the store because I'm old-school and I like the box. Oh well, I'm not complaining. Just seeing Turai pwn Palawa made my day

ReiNaruto

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2007

Valencia, Spain

Green Arse Team

30 Nov 2007 at 09:43 - 352

Gayle... Just want to say one thing.

OMG!! This stuff is hot! I love it!

Venom_395

Academy Page

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Calgary, Canada

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:44 - 353

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny Killer

Perhaps an example will help you a bit.

Store A and store B are both selling item X. Store A is selling item X for $5 and store B is selling the same item X for $5 also, but store B has decided that it will include item Z with the purchase of item X.

Now you, the consumer, decide to go shopping for item X. You must choose between store A and store B. If you chose to go with store A you will received item X and that is it. Had you wished to have item Z you should have chosen to purchase item X through store B.

good example and all, but the prices weren't the same

but i will admit i did not read up enough on it, i thought that you could buy this pack after OR get this deal by spending 30$ at the online store, which in turn would save you money, not cost more money

also say someone takes a 2 month break, and misses all this excitement about the pack, they go out and buy gwen to get caught up, but there is no chance for them to have any crack at the BMP.

i see your logics, it just dont seem it a fair thing for anet to do.

also anyone that doesnt have a credit card cannot get it that also seems very unfair. though i thought i read something about using a debit card?
is this true, i was under the impression that you could only use a credit card?

Venom_395

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:47 - 354

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Menace

I personally think it's a *great* way to reward the "loyal" players who didn't try to save a measly 5 bux by buying through Amazon. I, however, am half torn between seeing all you whiners have to fork over $30 for what I got for free.

i disagree, most people who bought the game from the retail stores just wanted a hard copy of the game. not to save 5 dollars

Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:47 - 355

Definately worth the waiting. New scenery, new music, new skills, new weapons... arghh so much to do..so little time...

phoenixar

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

RA Lobby

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:48 - 356

It's not fair.

Tell me to "QQ more", like a nerd from the WoW forums, but it really is not fair and I hope ANET knows how a lot of us feel about this.

[edit]

and the prices were not just a little bit cheaper elsewhere.. were talking 25%. Difference of £7 from Amazon UK and ANET's store, that's $14.

malko050987

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Arad, Romania

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:48 - 357

A debit card works just fine. It's what I use in the in-game store.

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:48 - 358

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_395

wow overreact much?

No. I'm sick of the pissing and moaning about the same thing in every thread all over GWG.
Poster 1: Guys, how much is this Chaos Axe worth?
Poster 2: OMFG I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR BMP
Poster 1: That sucks, but can you tell me how much this Chaos Axe is worth?
Poster 3: OMFG UR RITE I DIDN'T EATHER THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!
Poster 1: Whatever guys... I'll just ask in-game

Later.....
Poster 1 (in Lions Arch): PC on X Chaos Axe!
Whisper to Poster 1: OMFG GUY I CAN'T GET THE BMP WEPONS!

Ancient Menace

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Nov 2007 at 09:48 - 359

Let me further put this into reference: ANET is having a holiday promotion where you buy one campaign, you get a second one half off. Do you expect that you can go buy EoTN at BestBuy and still get another campaign half-off online?

Pretty sure these have been shown already, but here's a Tengu Recurve as promsied

NelZelpheer

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

New Zealand

Krytan Fried Chicken [KFC]

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30 Nov 2007 at 09:49 - 360

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny Killer

Store A and store B are both selling item X. Store A is selling item X for $5 and store B is selling the same item X for $5 also, but store B has decided that it will include item Z with the purchase of item X.

Now you, the consumer, decide to go shopping for item X. You must choose between store A and store B. If you chose to go with store A you will received item X and that is it. Had you wished to have item Z you should have chosen to purchase item X through store B.

Why didn't they just have a collectors ed. of GWEN?

This sucks for those on dial up/No Credit/Debit Card, and would be far easier to just pay $30 more in a retail store for all the benfits, hell I would have paid an extra $50 to get the BMP with my copy of GWEN, I pre-ordered before the BMP was annouced.

Sometimes it's not as easy as 'Logging into store B and gettting that free X'

Flame away I guess.

CHunterX

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Washington

W/E

30 Nov 2007 at 09:57 - 361

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_395

also anyone that doesnt have a credit card cannot get it that also seems very unfair. though i thought i read something about using a debit card?
is this true, i was under the impression that you could only use a credit card?

Yes, you can use a debit card. The age requirement to get a debit card is ridiculously low in the US, I have no idea about elsewhere. And if you don't meet that age requirement, your parents are probably buying you Guild Wars anyway, and this brings me back to the fact that if your parents refused to buy it for you, its not Areanets problem. Suck up to your parents, don't whine. Whining is probably why your parents refused to buy it for you in the first place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NelZelpheer

This sucks for those on dial up

Dial-up isn't an argument.