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Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

16 Jan 2008 at 19:02 - 721

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Loviatar: I understand that NCSoft owns Anet. But do you really believe Anet has absolutely no say in how their games are marketed? The lines from Gaile suggest that Anet has it's own marketing department, and they are at least somewhat responsible for planning promotions.

Or do you think that every single mini-pet that gets released as a "bonus" comes under orders of NcSoft directors?

hi

NCsoft is not just the publisher of Anets game. they own GW as well as ANET outright.

NCsoft owens them completely right down to the financial statement and all GW rights/income/etc.

there is no independent Anet it is a department of NCsoft and NCsoft has the online store as well as the ingame store is a gateway to the NCsoft store (permalink reminder)

Keithark

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Be Aggressive B E Aggressive [AGRO]

E/Me

16 Jan 2008 at 19:03 - 722

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcsumo

Originally Posted by www.guildwars.com
For a limited time, when you spend $29 USD (€26/£17) or more in the Guild Wars In-Game Store or through the PlayNC Store, you will get a Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack for free!
The Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack will allow you to play through four pivotal moments in Guild Wars history. Earn unique rewards as you go face-to-face with Palawa Joko and his undead army as one of the key figures in the Battle of Jahai. Experience part of Cantha’s turbulent past as you witness the violent Tengu Wars. Learn firsthand how the White Mantle rose to power in Kryta. And, finally, discover what became of Gwen after the Charr invaded her home and the Searing destroyed everything she’d ever known.
Spend a total of 26€ ($29/£17) or more in the Guild Wars In-Game Store or purchase and activate any product worth 26€ ($29/£17) through the PlayNC online store, between 20:00 BST July 5, 2007 and 19:00 BST October 31, 2007.
You can spend the required amount all at once, or over time; your purchases will be tracked and once you meet the requirement, you will qualify to receive the Bonus Mission Pack!
The Bonus Mission Pack will release in November. This promotion is non-transferable and is limited to one per account. The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store.

This information wasn't very clear to MANY players. So some of us looked around for confirmation as to future availability. Some asked questions directly.

I can't even find the stuff I read on wiki talks back then, but......

The Bonus Mission Pack is a four mission collection we're giving away as a thank you to players who've spent at least $29 (€26/£17) or purchased Guild Wars: Eye of the North during our in-game store and PlayNC promotion (note: this promotion ends October 31, 2007).

This quote came from an 'interview' here http://www.guildwars.com/events/pres...017-colinj.php

Interesting words from Gaile here.

http://guildwars.incgamers.com/forum...78#post4972978

Another very interesting line taken from here

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...light=petition

and each subverts the very promotional intention of BMP's creation

Although admittedly that was after the promotion period, it still does clearly confirm that the impression we got before making our purchases was the correct one.

A few random threads to show that so few people believed it was a one off!!! /endsarcasm
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...mission+ pack
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...mission+ pack
And freeked obviously believed all along it was going to be released seperately
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...m ission+pack

No whining at all there

At the end of the day, Anet made the BMP purely as a reward for using the online store. Many MANY people believed Anet about the fact that they would HAVE to spend money in the store or not get the BMP at all. Anet knew this and encouraged that view, even when people were openly stating that the only thing they could buy was 3 character slots, purely so they could get the BMP. Anet told us we would get a special reward unavailable through any other method by spending £18 at their store. We didn't we got screwed.
Lies, lies lies, lies, lies.

Still saying that we were never told that it wouldn't be offered in the future? "the BMP will ONLY be available to those that meet the criteria" sounds to me like saying it is the ONLY way to get it..not that you can just wait and guy it seperate later

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

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16 Jan 2008 at 20:07 - 723

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

hi

NCsoft is not just the publisher of Anets game. they own GW as well as ANET outright.

NCsoft owens them completely right down to the financial statement and all GW rights/income/etc.

there is no independent Anet it is a department of NCsoft and NCsoft has the online store as well as the ingame store is a gateway to the NCsoft store (permalink reminder)

I understand that.

But just because you own a company, doesn't mean that company has no voice in how their game is marketed. After all, GW makes alot of money for NCSoft, if they see NCSoft his hurting their customer relations, you don't think they have any say in how their game is marketed?

I'm not saying NCSoft is blameless, obviously they are in charge. But just because Anet is owned by NCSoft doesn't excuse Anet's customer relations.

Anywho, Anet does have Marketing Manager, although I'm not sure how much power they have when it comes to setting price points or things of that nature... but do you think NCSoft told Anet to release a BMP, or that Anet pitched the idea to NCSoft?

Quote:

Michael Gills, Marketing Manager, has worked in the gaming industry since 1999. As a Program Designer at Wizards of the Coast, Mike created retail and community programs for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and several Avalon Hill board games. In addition he worked several years in game retail management, software multimedia production, QA, game support, and even worked for 3 years at Disney World in Florida. Mike handles ArenaNet's licensing and partnership relationships as well as managing its Organized Play and Trade Show programs.

http://www.arena.net/team.php

The question is, how much freedom is Anet given under NCsoft? I can't imagine NCSoft telling Anet how to do every little thing. There probably is some separation of powers, with the final decisions always being approved by NCSoft.

Remember: Vivendi Universal owns Blizzard/Activison. But you can bet your ass, Vivendi doesn't tell their cash cow how or when to release their games!

http://blizzard.com/press/activision-faq.shtml

jezz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

R/

16 Jan 2008 at 20:17 - 724

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithark

Still saying that we were never told that it wouldn't be offered in the future? "the BMP will ONLY be available to those that meet the criteria" sounds to me like saying it is the ONLY way to get it..not that you can just wait and guy it seperate later

IMHO i can not see the logic in saying that...during that exclusive and limited time promotion (purchase in the online store, in time frame and get BMP free) that the BMP would for sale in online store a few months after promotion ended.

the promotion would of failed..

nobody would of bothered with the promotion...

Keithark

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Be Aggressive B E Aggressive [AGRO]

E/Me

16 Jan 2008 at 20:23 - 725

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezz

IMHO i can not see the logic in saying that...during that exclusive and limited time promotion (purchase in the online store, in time frame and get BMP free) that the BMP would for sale in online store a few months after promotion ended.

the promotion would of failed..

nobody would of bothered with the promotion...

thats the point they said it wwould NOT be offered if you didnt get it during promo by saying it was ONLY way to get it

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

16 Jan 2008 at 20:27 - 726

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezz

nobody would of bothered with the promotion...

So, you agree Anet mislead its customer base then?

mrvrod

Guest01

Join Date: Jul 2006

16 Jan 2008 at 23:42 - 727

Quote:

Originally Posted by pamelf

It's not about scoring points, it's just about opinion. We have a right to talk about this, since it's something that has made a quite big difference in how we are viewing this game, whether for better or worse. This discussion isn't about resolution but about discussion, and as so shouldn't be closed.

I think you missed my point. I'm not about stifling free speech. I'm ex Navy, I joined because I believe in freedom. I continually talk my wife into voting with me every year even though she usually votes opposite of me, because I think it's great that everyone has a chance to voice their opinion with a ballot.

But all debates eventually end. I see the same "I didn't know" "well you should have" arguments rehashed, hence the ball bouncing back and forth. I just don't see anything new being added, and I sincerely doubt anything productive will come out of this, unless it's just a cathardic outlet of emotions.

And my opinion that it was time to close the thread was just that, an opinion. Others have the final say on that.

Reptile

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2006

Vanguard of the Forsaken

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17 Jan 2008 at 00:14 - 728

“I'm ex Navy, I joined because I believe in freedom.”
“I continually talk my wife into voting with me every year”..
Anyone else see a problem with these two lines together? Lol
Anyhow.. on topic..

The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store.

We took the risk.. not knowing what it was, but putting our faith into Anet that it would be worth it. Now I’m happy for some, they missed out coz they though it might be crap.. But that was their choice…
If this continues.. can I buy Devine Aura. You see.. I saw the Collectors edition, but didn’t know there was more to it the big box… follows that I should be able to look back and buy it now….. right?

Maybe just give those who took the BMP chance Devine Aura to make up for it….

lol I know I’m in dream land.. but can you make the leap of faith, lack of GWEN box etc worth it now?

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

17 Jan 2008 at 01:02 - 729

To piss the complainers even more, anet decides to give this:

BMP Wallpaper

I'll translate it: "In your face!!!"

Thanks anet!

mrvrod

Guest01

Join Date: Jul 2006

17 Jan 2008 at 01:10 - 730

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reptile

“I'm ex Navy, I joined because I believe in freedom.”
“I continually talk my wife into voting with me every year”..
Anyone else see a problem with these two lines together? Lol

Talk is different than force last time I checked. It seems you can't post in any thread without someone flaming you.

jezz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

R/

17 Jan 2008 at 01:11 - 731

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

So, you agree Anet mislead its customer base then?

yeah i agree it was misleading deliberate or not...i did at the time think this was my only opportunity..and i purchased 3 char slots...(preordered GW:EN)
it was a tough choice..and i made it on the last day of promotion.

but at the end of the day..Anet can actually do whatever they want..it is there product and they can distribute it how they choose. i doubt they planned on this..they just decided some missed out on BMP due to lack of purchase options in some parts of the world anyway.

if the BMP hadnt been successful it probably would never be given the option to purchase in online store.

cheers
jezz

Sirius-NZ

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

Bellevue, WA (I know ... but I moved out of NZ)

Xen of Onslaught

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17 Jan 2008 at 01:54 - 732

I suppose it would be nice to hand out e.g. some mini as a "thank you" for getting in on the promotion (though the BMP was supposed to be that of itself, so not really likely), but I can see all the people decrying it as an insult then.

You can't win.

Pro-Monk

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

17 Jan 2008 at 02:21 - 733

After reading the numerous posts from disgruntled customers there's no doubt that Anet will see reduced interest in special promotions in the future. I'll add myself to that list as well, no more on-line store usage or attempting to do ANYTHING that will differeniate me as a long time customer, etc. Expect the same treatment if you're planning on buying GW2.

Apparently Anet does deliver cheese to their whiners.

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

17 Jan 2008 at 03:59 - 734

Quote:

Originally Posted by freekedoutfish

Lonesamurair and Pumpkin pie, you have nothing to complain about then. You bought GWEN and got the BMP free right?

Correct, i am not complaining, I am here because this is a very interesting thread, and saying what I feel

hehehe, you get "insights" into what consumers/players/human think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcsumo

Originally Posted by www.guildwars.com
For a limited time, when you spend $29 USD (€26/£17) or more in the Guild Wars In-Game Store or through the PlayNC Store, you will get a Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack for free!
The Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack will allow you to play through four pivotal moments in Guild Wars history. Earn unique rewards as you go face-to-face with Palawa Joko and his undead army as one of the key figures in the Battle of Jahai. Experience part of Cantha’s turbulent past as you witness the violent Tengu Wars. Learn firsthand how the White Mantle rose to power in Kryta. And, finally, discover what became of Gwen after the Charr invaded her home and the Searing destroyed everything she’d ever known.
Spend a total of 26€ ($29/£17) or more in the Guild Wars In-Game Store or purchase and activate any product worth 26€ ($29/£17) through the PlayNC online store, between 20:00 BST July 5, 2007 and 19:00 BST October 31, 2007.
You can spend the required amount all at once, or over time; your purchases will be tracked and once you meet the requirement, you will qualify to receive the Bonus Mission Pack!
The Bonus Mission Pack will release in November. This promotion is non-transferable and is limited to one per account. The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store.

This information wasn't very clear to MANY players. So some of us looked around for confirmation as to future availability. Some asked questions directly.

I can't even find the stuff I read on wiki talks back then, but......

The Bonus Mission Pack is a four mission collection we're giving away as a thank you to players who've spent at least $29 (€26/£17) or purchased Guild Wars: Eye of the North during our in-game store and PlayNC promotion (note: this promotion ends October 31, 2007).

This quote came from an 'interview' here http://www.guildwars.com/events/pres...017-colinj.php

Interesting words from Gaile here.

http://guildwars.incgamers.com/forum...78#post4972978

Another very interesting line taken from here

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...light=petition

and each subverts the very promotional intention of BMP's creation

Although admittedly that was after the promotion period, it still does clearly confirm that the impression we got before making our purchases was the correct one.

A few random threads to show that so few people believed it was a one off!!! /endsarcasm
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...mission+ pack
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...mission+ pack
And freeked obviously believed all along it was going to be released seperately
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...m ission+pack

No whining at all there

At the end of the day, Anet made the BMP purely as a reward for using the online store. Many MANY people believed Anet about the fact that they would HAVE to spend money in the store or not get the BMP at all. Anet knew this and encouraged that view, even when people were openly stating that the only thing they could buy was 3 character slots, purely so they could get the BMP. Anet told us we would get a special reward unavailable through any other method by spending £18 at their store. We didn't we got screwed.

Lies, lies lies, lies, lies.

Read the first line of your post, from: Originally Posted by www.guildwars.com
what part of for free for a limited time only as a bonus do you not understand, The bonus mission pack it now and "forever"* will be a merchandise and not free anymore.

*if they give it out as a free bonus again, then I'll have a big problem

strcpy

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2005

One of Many [ONE]

17 Jan 2008 at 04:32 - 735

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpkin pie

Read the first line of your post, from: Originally Posted by www.guildwars.com
what part of for free for a limited time only as a bonus do you not understand, The bonus mission pack it now and "forever"* will be a merchandise and not free anymore.

*if they give it out as a free bonus again, then I'll have a big problem

I suppose no more trouble than they are currently in for not folowing through with "any NCSoft purchase" which was in all those releases and no way to wiggle out of.

Well, other than just ignoring it - I'm sure their response would be something along the lines of it was obvious they actually meant GW purchases - yet they do not want to "obvious" to count in the first part. Hey, at least those of us that thought the BMP was the promotion got a nice response calling us stupid!

If Anet wants to be that exact with their wording there are MANY they ripped off (quite a few posts about it, though no one seems to care about those people), if they want to go with what was obvious then they ripped a great deal off too. As is they are doing what they want and rationalizing the press releases claim by claim in different ways.

Nomme Moon

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

17 Jan 2008 at 04:55 - 736

I don't want to read through 37 pages so I'll just ask - has ANet clarified at all how the sale through retail outlets is going to work? It's less than two weeks away and nobody I ask has any idea what I'm talking about.

pamelf

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Australia

Lost Templars [LoTe]

Me/Mo

17 Jan 2008 at 05:32 - 737

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ork Pride

Customers have a problem with everything...

Fixed it for you.

And it's our right as consumers to agree or disagree with the decisions of the product's creators. They only exist because their customers are happy, they cease to exist when a majority of customers become unhappy. This is the world of production and marketing, not an isolated GW incident.

And at Nomme Moon: This particluar thread has had no response from Gaile, or anyone else from Anet. They are staying suspiciously silent. If they had said anything on any other boards about this incident and retail promotions I'm sure someone would have posted a link by now.

enmitee

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2007

[Liar]

Rt/R

17 Jan 2008 at 09:41 - 738

[QUOTE=tyla salanari

"You whiners"...I remember a time when people like you were doing the exact same thing.
Being lied to by a buisness company you trust is incredibly....BAD.[/QUOTE]

bet your still gona play gw2 one way or the other.

strcpy

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2005

One of Many [ONE]

17 Jan 2008 at 10:24 - 739

Quote:

Originally Posted by enmitee

bet your still gona play gw2 one way or the other.

I am (I purchase games, and things like the BMP because I like them), though I will no longer do something just because Anet asks me to (and I have more than once in the past due to them living up to their end). Had I not been trusting I would have done like others and purchased the game cheaper and assumed that if it was worth getting it would be available later. For us it is the total and complete breaking of said trust that angers us and nothing else (along with calling us stupid for not realizing that is what they were doing - just some icing on the cake I guess).

So far, from forum posts here and elsewhere there are VERY few people who have done as I have (trust them) who will do so in the future - the rest didn't trust them and they acted just as expected. The next time they ask us to trust them it will be interesting to see how it goes and which side is correct. I will, as they are obviously now doing, only be out for myself with respect to them - I rather suspect they lost a HUGE amount of trusting individuals with this and it will not end up as a long term profit maker.

Miss Puddles

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

Shiverpeaks Search And Rescue [Lost]

Me/

17 Jan 2008 at 15:24 - 740

i got the bmp from buyin gwen in the online store. now since i don't care about the box (as there was no collector's edition and nothing very shiny inside it otherwise) i don't feel like i've missed out on or lost anything. i think this was the effect they were going for, but obviously a lot of people wanted a shiny box but bought gwen in the online store or bought extra character slots they didn't even need and are now unhappy.
people whined that they didn't get the bmp and now we have 37 pages of whining that ppl ARE getting it! people are just impossible to please.

3Tripnip

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2006

Rt/

17 Jan 2008 at 16:29 - 741

I'm just happy I'm able to get it now... extremely happy actually.

allience

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

Mo/Me

17 Jan 2008 at 19:21 - 742

i don't get it, will the BMP be only available in gw online store or can i buy it in a shop?

Pan Head

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

W/R

17 Jan 2008 at 20:01 - 743

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomme Moon

I don't want to read through 37 pages so I'll just ask - has ANet clarified at all how the sale through retail outlets is going to work? It's less than two weeks away and nobody I ask has any idea what I'm talking about.

I agree i am at work and do not have time to read 30 some odd pages. and i do not care to flame if it is right or wrong what is happening. But does anyone have any idea what retail outlets will be offering it and when they will be getting it?

Coast

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

Belgium

Whats Going On [sup]

Mo/

17 Jan 2008 at 20:12 - 744

get over it...
Same for real life: prices change

Dev121

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2005

17 Jan 2008 at 20:15 - 745

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coast

WOW, RETARDS STOP CRYING, IN REAL LIFE STUFF GETS CHEAPER TOO WITH TIME, WHEN THE PRICE OF BREAD INCREASES EVERY YEAR OR SO, THEN YOU WON'T BUY IT ANYMORE SO YOU CAN DIE ON STREET?

wtb permanent ban on guru!

I'd buy wholemeal bread instead. SNAP

Gli

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

17 Jan 2008 at 21:36 - 746

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coast

get over it...
Same for real life: prices change

Are you suggesting that spending money on a computer game isn't real-life? That's just weird...

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

17 Jan 2008 at 22:48 - 747

Yes, prices change.

But that bypasses the whole issue. It wasn't like Anet offered the BMP for $30, and then dropped it to $10.

Anet framed the whole BMP in ambiguous terms, to make it sound like it would only be available for a limited time. I think most sane people recognize this.

That is the core issue here: some people feel, rightly or wrongly, misled. That PR harm will cost more than $20 to repair.

Miss Puddles

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

Shiverpeaks Search And Rescue [Lost]

Me/

17 Jan 2008 at 23:46 - 748

the terms weren't ambiguous at all. it clearly said for a limited time and only via this method.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

18 Jan 2008 at 00:06 - 749

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Puddles

the terms weren't ambiguous at all. it clearly said for a limited time and only via this method.

correct and i might also add this.

quote from the promotion and please note that they state the BMP without any qualifying terms such as *free BMP*

it is a simple flat statement that this is how you get it no other options

Quote:

The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store .

[QUOTE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Anet framed the whole BMP in ambiguous terms, to make it sound like it would only be available for a limited time. I think most sane people recognize this.

That is the core issue here: some people feel, rightly or wrongly, misled. That PR harm will cost more than $20 to repair.

i think PR damage has occurred.

remember there are the majority of the players who saw nothing bit the login screen offer who will be slapped in the face when they look later in the store and see it cheap.

those players never visit fansites so we will not hear what they say

NCsoft has set a very strong precident by doing this that whatever the next promotion it if you wait a short time it will be in the store much cheaper.

aside fron the GW2 CE i will pass on any and all future GW1 promotions.

got me once NCsoft and you had your one bite

GODh

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2005

The Netherlands

BFTW and DLRR

18 Jan 2008 at 00:38 - 750

realy shameful. this just proves you cant trust anet anymore... f**k the whiners, f**k the next promotion

Mortal Amongst Mere Gods

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Riding the spiral

W/

18 Jan 2008 at 00:56 - 751

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crom The Pale

Technically it was free for those of us that purchased something via the online store to qualify. For me it was GWEN.

That reminds me, I was basically 4-for-one scammed. I bought two unlock packs back when they were $30 and EotN (which completely sucked and disappointed me) for the BMP, which was lame. The unlocks became available later for $10 ($5 when the price was lowered) and, as stated, EotN was a scam in and of itself. Oh, and of course, the BMP was later made available for a mere $10. I think I failed there.

But whatever, Anet successfully scammed me, but I don't really have any regrets about it.

Sleeper Service

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

CULT

18 Jan 2008 at 00:57 - 752

"...The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store ."

You are choosing to interpret this as "we will never ever sell this separately in the future" but its NOT SAYING THAT.

its just giving the requirements people need in order to qualify for the "bonus" extra addition.

the only thing that was perhaps misleading about their promotion was the carefree use of the word "free". It was NOT free, people had to buy stuff to get it, but thats OT.

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

18 Jan 2008 at 02:53 - 753

I wonder if we can get it sooner, I can't wait... too many exam/quizzes on the week of 28th...

VanDamselx

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Buffalo, NY

[TTBH]

18 Jan 2008 at 03:14 - 754

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeper Service

"...The Bonus Pack will only be available to the exact account that fulfills this promotion in the in-game store or the exact account on which a qualifying Guild Wars product is activated that has been purchased in the PlayNC store ."

You are choosing to interpret this as "we will never ever sell this separately in the future" but its NOT SAYING THAT.

its just giving the requirements people need in order to qualify for the "bonus" extra addition.

the only thing that was perhaps misleading about their promotion was the carefree use of the word "free". It was NOT free, people had to buy stuff to get it, but thats OT.

It's not the interpretation of the actual message, it mostly had to do with what Gaile was saying. She basically said it could never go on sale in the stores, saying how could that possibly making it a fair price with having to pack, ship, produce, give cuts to the retailers, etc. There was no guarantee that the BMP was going to come out again, and if it did, there was DEFINITELY no indication that it would be standalone. I have no problem with it being re-released, and I even thought I would be; with another promotion.

Jaher Dal

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

Santa Clara, Ca

Cobra Island

D/E

18 Jan 2008 at 03:35 - 755

So, I am guessing that no one has any info on how to acquire this BMP through a retail store?

MaDDoG1221

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Perth, Australia

DOTR

D/

18 Jan 2008 at 03:40 - 756

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaher Dal

So, I am guessing that no one has any info on how to acquire this BMP through a retail store?

No not yet.
.

Pan Head

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

W/R

18 Jan 2008 at 03:41 - 757

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaher Dal

So, I am guessing that no one has any info on how to acquire this BMP through a retail store?

Does not look like it. It has been asked many times but no one seems to be able to come up with the answer.

I MP I

Hustler

Join Date: Nov 2006

in between GW2 servers

Mo/

18 Jan 2008 at 03:50 - 758

Quote:

Originally Posted by allience

i don't get it, will the BMP be only available in gw online store or can i buy it in a shop?

Thats what I want to know. Where's Gaile Gray with the official response????

VanDamselx

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Buffalo, NY

[TTBH]

18 Jan 2008 at 04:30 - 759

Quote:

Originally Posted by I MP I

Thats what I want to know. Where's Gaile Gray with the official response????

I think Gaile is a bit scared to get involved in this mess

jezz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

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18 Jan 2008 at 05:01 - 760

Quote:

Originally Posted by booooYA

I think Gaile is a bit scared to get involved in this mess

rofl..i dont think Gaile is scared at all...some of her post lately, she isnt taking crap from anyone..if anything she is probably sick of repeating herself.

as gaile has said..they never said they would never release BMP in another form after Promotion ended.
the exclusive and limited time thing applies to the promotion not the BMP...that is the way it is.
it was a successful product..why not offer it to the greater GW community.

jezz