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Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

R/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:10 - 1

From GuildWars.com:

Quote:

Bonus Mission Pack: Available January 28, 2008

The Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack will go on sale for the first time at the end of this month! Starting on January 28, Guild Wars fans who did not obtain the Bonus Mission Pack during our recent promotion will be able to purchase it from the Guild Wars Online Store, the PlayNC Store, and a variety of retail partners located throughout North America and Europe.

Looks like some people will be happy after all.

Link: http://www.guildwars.com/products/ex...ck/default.php

Quote:

Estimated Retail Price:
$9.99 / €8.99 / £5.99

Release Date:
January 28, 2008

Reler

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

The Resurrected Lions [TRL]

Mo/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:12 - 2

So it won't be special anymore... What is the bonus now?

JASON626

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2006

Mo/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:15 - 3

I think they just need to give the original BMP players an extra character slot now... make us feel special sorta :S

evilseabass

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2007

10 Jan 2008 at 19:16 - 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASON626

I think they just need to give the original BMP players an extra character slot now... make us feel special sorta :S

I already feel special...remember, we got it for free.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:16 - 5

Now i want my GW:EN Packaging.

Or a char spot.
Let's hope it'll be played and not become a Weapons Pack though.
Here ya go.

onerabbit

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Thanks to all the guru [mods]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:20 - 6

ok, i want a refund for GWEN, i only bought it becuase i thought BMP was ganna be a one off, special/limmited edition thing.

thats bs.

jackie

/retired

Join Date: Dec 2005

On the Beach

10 Jan 2008 at 19:20 - 7

Lol at the price tag. Quite steep from such a small content pack, but a true HC fan does not care!

Dr Strangelove

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2005

Wasting away again in Margaritaville

[HOTR]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:21 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by onerabbit

ok, i want a refund for GWEN, i only bought it becuase i thought BMP was ganna be a one off, special/limmited edition thing.

thats bs.

So because everyone else is getting it, it's no longer cool?

Right.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:22 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by onerabbit

ok, i want a refund for GWEN, i only bought it becuase i thought BMP was ganna be a one off, special/limmited edition thing.

thats bs.

GW:EN was quite overpriced imo, still.

However, this thread WILL end up in a flame-fest.
I sense it's coming....

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:23 - 10

Nah, because everybody else is getting it for a 3rd of the price.... its no longer cool.

Rift

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2007

Canada

Virtual Love [kiSu]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:23 - 11

Oh come on guys. We got it for free, and before everyone else. Asking for anything more is just being greedy.

I think it's great news that more people will be able to get their hands on this wonderful addition.

I also hope that this precedent set by Anet propagates to other small account additions that could be distributed by micro-transactions (like upgrading to a collector's edition for 5 bucks

)

Stolen Souls

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:24 - 12

Wait! Dont anybody else post until I go get some popcorn!! I wanna see this!

EDIT:

All I know is that I won't be in any rush to take part in an Anet "limited offer"...knowing it'll be available for sale later, anyway.

onerabbit

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Thanks to all the guru [mods]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:26 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rift

Oh come on guys. We got it for free, and before everyone else. Asking for anything more is just being greedy.

I think it's great news that more people will be able to get their hands on this wonderful addition.

I also hope that this precedent set by Anet propagates to other small account additions that could be distributed by micro-transactions (like upgrading to a collector's edition for 5 bucks

)

we didnt get it free.. i could have bought GWEN at my local games shop for £12.99, but no, i payed £21 in the store, just so i can get the BMP.. so i feel i did pay for it.

fowlero

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

England, UK

We Are The One And Only [rR]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:27 - 14

Nice gesture/horrible failure on anets part depending which way you look at it.

I'll second the popcorn, this may be interesting.

My heroes'll actually look semidecent soon then =)

upier

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Done.

[JUNK]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:28 - 15

Now this is the interesting part:

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Net

Starting on January 28, Guild Wars fans who did not obtain the Bonus Mission Pack during our recent promotion will be able to purchase it from the Guild Wars Online Store, the PlayNC Store, and a variety of retail partners located throughout North America and Europe.

Do I smell a box?!?!?
I doubt I'll get it though. I don't even have GWEN so ...

//RogueNine

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Rogue Squadron

E/Me

10 Jan 2008 at 19:29 - 16

Wow, they actually caved to all the whining. What a shame. As someone who went out and bought 3 slots to get the pack, I think I will not be so hesitant to get in on 'limited opportunities' from ANet in the future.

DOCB22

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

[SGC]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:29 - 17

WTF?!!! I bought 3 char slots just to get the damn BMP. this F'N SUCKS! I didn't see an option for KY with my order

-Sonata-

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2007

Pretty Hate Machines [NIN]

Me/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:29 - 18

Damned if you do..
Damned if you don't.

I MP I

Hustler

Join Date: Nov 2006

in between GW2 servers

Mo/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:30 - 19

People didn't see this coming?? You're shitting me right? Thx Anet! Now I have a reason to play this game again. I'll be looking forward to purchasing this.

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

10 Jan 2008 at 19:31 - 20

I'll buy it anyway, I complained enough (28th seems too long

)

Qual

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Denmark, Karup.

[PuG]

W/E

10 Jan 2008 at 19:31 - 21

9,99$ Hmm... That's quite expensive...

Vinraith

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:32 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Sonata-

Damned if you do..
Damned if you don't.

Heh, amen to that. This really is one of the whiniest, most petulant user bases I've ever seen for a game. Thank goodness GW has heroes and henchmen so I don't have to play with any of them.

shrouded^god

IGN: J C A C H E

Join Date: Sep 2006

843

[Liar]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:32 - 23

Thank god....and ill be sure to buy it via the online store...incase they give a promotion with it ^^

Zaris

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2007

The Netherlands

10 Jan 2008 at 19:33 - 24

they should rename it to mission pack since the bonus is gone now

Bubba

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

Netherlands

port sledge snow cones [COLD]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:33 - 25

Good, it's the only logical step. Good going Anet

the Puppeteer

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2007

10 Jan 2008 at 19:34 - 26

well I guess now the ppl who didn't get it can't complain now...

Rift

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2007

Canada

Virtual Love [kiSu]

10 Jan 2008 at 19:34 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by onerabbit

we didnt get it free.. i could have bought GWEN at my local games shop for £12.99, but no, i payed £21 in the store, just so i can get the BMP.. so i feel i did pay for it.

On the day it came out? Sure there have been sales around Christmas time lowering the price, but then you wouldn't have had the game for the past month.

In my case at least (Canada), the online price was the same as the store price on the day it came out.

Navaros

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Mo/Me

10 Jan 2008 at 19:35 - 28

Now people who absolutely refuse to use the online store for various very good reasons can actually buy the BMP. That's great. Too bad they didn't do that right off the bat, too. But at least it's being done now. Thumbs up on that.

Sub Frost

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Portugal

R/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:36 - 29

Not quite the approach i would have used, but at least it will be available to all that want to enjoy it.

Jongo River

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:37 - 30

It's a bit cheaper than the difference I paid getting GW:EN from the online store, but people who wait usually get stuff cheaper anyway. No big deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trobinson97

Whining ftw. The system works apparently.

This was always going to happen, and in any case, ANet clearly ignored the whining last month, when Gaile questioned the belief it had been an exclusive offer, so how can this be argued to be a response to whining?

Squishy ftw

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2007

Your backline

W/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:38 - 31

Didn't see that one comming..

Drop of Fear

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

W/

10 Jan 2008 at 19:38 - 32

a.net, i love this game, but u're deeply mistaken if u count on having my money for any collectors edition and me taking part in any other promotion from now on .

not bitching, just posting the consequences this move has on me.
should i play gw2 i'll always go for the regular editions. don't count on milking a single additional non-mandatory cent from me

a very angry customer

Brianna

Insane & Inhumane

Join Date: Feb 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:39 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by //RogueNine

Sorry, but Ive read a number of your arrogant posts since Ive been here. It wasnt a matter of expecting, it was WRITTEN that the only way to acquire it was through that promotion. No expecting or predicting, that was the way they advertised the promotion. QQ here because now I feel ripped off. Paying $30 for something that I could have waited and payed $10 for is a waste of money. I already had 13 slots and didnt need 3 more.

Oh well? It's not like you can do anything about it now.. so in the end, why complain? Just shrug it off. And really if you don't like me then ignore me via the User CP, not like I'm here to please or piss people off, just saying.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:39 - 34

I'm only bummed because I had to buy GW:EN in the online store. I could've gotten it for $30 at EB, and with it's box.

Shyft the Pyro

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

NYC, USA

E/Mo

10 Jan 2008 at 19:40 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rift

Oh come on guys. We got it for free, and before everyone else. Asking for anything more is just being greedy.

The economists speak of "opportunity costs" - costs incurred in the process of doing something due to actions not taken. The BMP was only "free" if you already intended to purchase GWEN online, or were going to purchase 3 character slots (or whatever else took you to a $30 total). Even ignoring the "I did not want to buy GWEN at all" situation, the opportunity cost for most who originally got the BMP is the loss of the physical GWEN box, and its contents. As I did not actually need any character slots, the cost of the BMP to me was whatever else I could have spent my $30 on. Yes, I was not actually buying the BMP, and in that sense the BMP was "free;" no, the way the BMP was offered did not truly make it "free."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rift

I think it's great news that more people will be able to get their hands on this wonderful addition.

I agree that this is a wonderful thing. Everyone who's been crying about missing out will finally get access, and ANet will be able to generate a bit more revenue without producing any content.

(I'm still debating whether I'm earnest or bitter as I say the above.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rift

I also hope that this precedent set by Anet propagates to other small account additions that could be distributed by micro-transactions (like upgrading to a collector's edition for 5 bucks

)

Yes, let us all have all the things we've been asking for! Why not? It's not like ANet has promised to "hold the value" of past promotions... or wants to project an image of being consistent... or has ever gone back on that word with the festival hats...

Pyro maniac

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:40 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by //RogueNine

Sorry, but Ive read a number of your arrogant posts since Ive been here. It wasnt a matter of expecting, it was WRITTEN that the only way to acquire it was through that promotion. No expecting or predicting, that was the way they advertised the promotion. QQ here because now I feel ripped off. Paying $30 for something that I could have waited and payed $10 for is a waste of money. I already had 13 slots and didnt need 3 more.

I paid 30 dollars for a shirt 2 weeks ago
Now it's in the same shop for sale for 10 dollars

QQ

Stolen Souls

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:41 - 37

Would be interesting if they gave the PMP (purchased mission pack) different weapon skins or something than the BMP (bonus mission pack). Not saying they would. Just saying it'd be interesting. We need more complaints here. ^^

Faer

La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo

Join Date: Feb 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:42 - 38

I believe that it would be in ArenaNet's best interest to, in the future, if they plan to offer something like the BMP for a $30 price tag (all of those people who spent $20-$30 more than they should have for content from the in-game store will understand this better than those who did not) and then a $10 price tag later, they should make their plans known to those that might have some crazy need to save money while still getting a gaming fix.

If, as some might counter, they were not originally planning for this, then perhaps next time around, they should. The way they did it, both sides will complain. If they were to say "from Date A to Date B, we're giving this to people who spend $X in the online store, and they'll have Y months of access to it before we sell it for $Z separately later on", I think it would work out much more in their favor. There are plenty of people who will pay for first access (lolpreorders), so why not just make all future promotions that are doomed to go the way of the BMP work in such a way?

Either way, I don't care much about what happens to the BMP. I got my playtime, and I got my weapons. Beyond that, it's not really my issue, other than to be slightly disappointed at the way the marketing was handled (which, as a customer, even without a subscription, I have a slight right to be disappointed at).

Kula

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

West Coast, USA

Mo/E

10 Jan 2008 at 19:42 - 39

Let this be a lesson to all of you to carefully read the wording next time. And ask in the future if it's the bonus product itself or just the promotion that will be exclusive.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

10 Jan 2008 at 19:45 - 40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kula

And ask in the future if it's either the bonus item itself or just the promotion that will be exclusive.

Please remove the "Bonus" and "Promotion" from the entire wording of BMP now...please...
IMO they should of removed the weapons, still....