BMP for sale
Elisa
Frikkin' lame. I bought GW:EN through the online store so I would get the BMP. I usually collect the game boxes, but decided not to do so this time. I won't trust ANET "online store" promotions from now on and will no longer purchase from the online store in the future. I'll just wait like everybody else, save a healthy buck AND get a cool box set.
Swift Thief
Don't complain, those who already got it for free. The rest have to pay 10 bucks. And no, it's not bad marketing. If you got GWEN at the online store you paid $40, as well as free BMP. If you got GWEN at a retail store, you also got it at $40, but to get BMP, you pay another $10. Those who did the promotion did not ripped off.
Drop of Fear
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Originally Posted by Swift Thief
Don't complain, those who already got it for free. The rest have to pay 10 bucks.
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Mulkor
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Originally Posted by Elisa
Frikkin' lame. I bought GW:EN through the online store so I would get the BMP. I usually collect the game boxes, but decided not to do so this time. I won't trust ANET "online store" promotions from now on and will no longer purchase from the online store in the future. I'll just wait like everybody else, save a healthy buck AND get a cool box set.
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You completely threw outthe window all the confidence I had in you regarding any kind of promotions. And I want my GWEN box.
quickmonty
I knew this was going to happen.
ANET offers BMP to all those who QQ'ed that they couldn't get it
and now more QQ because it is being offered.
Give up ANET. No matter what you do people are going to complain.
ANET offers BMP to all those who QQ'ed that they couldn't get it
and now more QQ because it is being offered.
Give up ANET. No matter what you do people are going to complain.
Omega X
I saw this coming before they even released the BMP.
I'm glad that everyone else can enjoy it now.
I'm glad that everyone else can enjoy it now.
Eugaet
Well, crap. Guess that's great for those who didn't get it during the promotion. I now wish I was one of those people.
I only ordered GWEN online because of the promo. I really wanted the physical box and contents to display next to all the CE boxes. My sister-in-law bought a physical copy for my birthday and I returned it because I eventually decided that getting the BMP was better than getting the physical box w/ no BMP.
I now see I was wrong.
Don't get me wrong, I like the BMP. A lot. But I would have easily paid $40 for a physical copy of GWEN plus another $10 for the BMP at a later date instead of $40 for a GWEN key plus what amounted to early access to the BMP.
Hindsight = 20/20.
Not that losing one player matters, but I'll really have to think about whether or not I'll be getting GW2. I'll still probably get it, but I may stay away from the online store or any more CEs.
Ah, that reminds me. I was going to order all 5 of the skill unlock packs before the end of the 1/2-price promo.
Here's something that'll make things right (w/ me anyhow). Sell me the physical GWEN box and all the original contents (minus an access key, of course) for $10. If that was available right now, I'd be placing an order for that plus all the unlock packs before you could utter the word 'exclusive'. (Yes, yes, I've seen your exclusive vs. promotion definitions, don't bother.)
Actually...anyone want to sell their pristine CIB copy of GWEN sans the game key? I'll be right back, I'm off to eBay...
I only ordered GWEN online because of the promo. I really wanted the physical box and contents to display next to all the CE boxes. My sister-in-law bought a physical copy for my birthday and I returned it because I eventually decided that getting the BMP was better than getting the physical box w/ no BMP.
I now see I was wrong.
Don't get me wrong, I like the BMP. A lot. But I would have easily paid $40 for a physical copy of GWEN plus another $10 for the BMP at a later date instead of $40 for a GWEN key plus what amounted to early access to the BMP.
Hindsight = 20/20.
Not that losing one player matters, but I'll really have to think about whether or not I'll be getting GW2. I'll still probably get it, but I may stay away from the online store or any more CEs.
Ah, that reminds me. I was going to order all 5 of the skill unlock packs before the end of the 1/2-price promo.
Here's something that'll make things right (w/ me anyhow). Sell me the physical GWEN box and all the original contents (minus an access key, of course) for $10. If that was available right now, I'd be placing an order for that plus all the unlock packs before you could utter the word 'exclusive'. (Yes, yes, I've seen your exclusive vs. promotion definitions, don't bother.)
Actually...anyone want to sell their pristine CIB copy of GWEN sans the game key? I'll be right back, I'm off to eBay...
trobinson97
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Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit
I'll chalk this up as a lesson learned...
I won't be participating in anymore limited, exclusive offers from A-Net. I'll just wait for all the epic whining to finish and buy the thing later for 20 bucks cheaper... |
WinterSnowblind
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Originally Posted by Longasc
JUST AS MANY PEOPLE PREDICTED!
Next prediction(s): 1.) We will see this kind of "packs" in GW2 as well 2.) Maybe also one more in GW1? If each of this packs is going to cost 10 bucks and offer this or that special, be prepared for a nasty future. Other games cover their content upgrades with the monthly fee - see EVE, doing the most massive content upgrades of them all for free. WoW has a fee and charges for new expansions almost full price, dropping later to less than half of a normal full price game. 1.) Guild Wars had full-price stand-alone chapters. 2.) GW:EN was salvaged content for almost full price. 3.) The BMP costs 10 bucks for 4 missions and a weapon skin collection plus video sequences. 4.) GW2 ...? I see it coming! And they can say WE ASKED FOR IT. Funny...^^ |
As for this ruining all promotions, I hardly see why. It's been said before, but I'll say it again. This isn't like one time mini-pets are bonus content you get for pre-ordering, these are new missions with decent rewards that are taking up space in the major outpost. I'll still buy collectors editions and what naught, to gain access to the exclusive content, but I can't honestly believe that anyone thought content like this was going to remain as a one time thing, which is exactly why I didn't bother paying for un-needed character slots at the time. If you want to miss out on future content because your "trust is shattered" or whatever, then that's your loss.
I for one am glad that they decided to put this up for sale, thanks a lot.
IslandHermet
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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms
Nah, because everybody else is getting it for a 3rd of the price.... its no longer cool.
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I knew this would happen which is why I bought my GW:EN at best buy (Box FTW)
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Anyone want to dig up Gailes old post where she specifically said they would not be reselling the BMP? 
SirJackassIII
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
Anyone want to dig up Gailes old post where she specifically said they would not be reselling the BMP?
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Inde
There's not one. I do believe the other BMP thread thoroughly went over every quote and in game chat.
Elisa
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Originally Posted by quickmonty
I knew this was going to happen.
ANET offers BMP to all those who QQ'ed that they couldn't get it and now more QQ because it is being offered. Give up ANET. No matter what you do people are going to complain. |
Others were going "LOLOL ROTFL U GUYZ SUX TEH BMP WIL BE TEH [email protected] LOL", until they saw they actually got cool looking weapons. Then they whine and cry and get what they want. It's not that they get to enjoy cool stuff that bothers me, the more people that can enjoy new things, after all, the merrier. It's just that I feel more or less "cheated" by a corporation I put my trust into is what bothers me.
Well, as I said, this certainly has been an eye-opener for me. Call me QQ'er if you will. I'll just wait like the others from now on. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
Diddy bow
You complain about people whinning about a-net not selling the BMP and now you whine when they do sell it? Its not like a huge loss for those who got ripped off for GW:EN. You get GW:EN for an incresed price and this comes with it, now you can pay for it without GW:EN. Like everything its a little more expensive when its new, thats life.
Face it, a-net will never make anyone happy, this way makes them hella richer though, so theres your answer why. =D
Ill get this, probs
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Face it, a-net will never make anyone happy, this way makes them hella richer though, so theres your answer why. =D
Ill get this, probs
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Redvex
I'll buy one empty slot + bmp 
pygar
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
Anyone want to dig up Gailes old post where she specifically said they would not be reselling the BMP?
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Maybe taking everything Gaile Grey as written in stone is a mistake, as great as Gaille is for putting up with all our crap, she is a liason for GW- not entirely in charge of all their decisions, and not even entirely informed of all their decisions.
And please, all the people who feel "cheated" now- you paid 40 bucks to get EOTN (or whatever) plus BMP for free...everybody else paid 40 bucks for EOTN and have to pay 10 bucks to get BMP. You can complain if u wish, but at least be honest with yourself- your anger is about jealousy and not money. (Maybe you can formulate some kind of conspiracy theory that supposes A-net did this just to make you angry, if it makes you feel better...but i doubt it will.)
SirJackassIII
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Originally Posted by Icey
WOW! many jealous, selfish and greedy people! You guys already had an opportunity to play it alot sooner and probably made alot of money by selling those exclusive items...sheesh!
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Tyla
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Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets
i didnt even know there was an online store until the day after the BMP came out. that kindof screwed me over... dont ya think?
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You know it stares you right in your face on your character screen...?
Infact - i believe that instead of the crappy idea of selling it as a 'bonus' and 'promotion', then putting it on the online store, they should of just...put it on the online store instead of the way they have done it.
Less problematic, and it can let people still have casing for GW:EN.
Mulkor
They should have done this from the very beginning. They just had no idea people would be willing to pay money for the BMP. Now, with this decision, anything you do, you make someone angry. Like me for instance. (I want my GWEN BOX)
WinterSnowblind
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Originally Posted by Eugaet
Yeah, I know. The pathetic thing, though, is I probably will still buy a GW2 CE. I'm such a tool.
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Where as more content like this won't, even if it's done in another special promotion. C'mon guys, wisen up.
IlikeGW
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Originally Posted by pygar
No. Them not selling the BMP was a mistake.....offering the BMP as something you can just go buy is a very good correction to said mistake.
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Buster
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Originally Posted by quickmonty
I knew this was going to happen.
ANET offers BMP to all those who QQ'ed that they couldn't get it and now more QQ because it is being offered. Give up ANET. No matter what you do people are going to complain. |
Tyla
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Originally Posted by Swift Thief
But you did.
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It was cheaper on retail than on the online store from what i seen.
Eugaet
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Originally Posted by IlikeGW
Yeah so decent of them to rake in $10 a pop for a mistake. Just like skill packs.
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Originally Posted by tyla salanari
But we didn't.
It was cheaper on retail than on the online store from what i seen. |
pygar
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Originally Posted by Eugaet
I think you just helped me make up my mind about the skill packs.
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In fact they should put the other special content from the past up (the limited edition auras and minipets) there too, they would make good cash from the online store like that.
Sol Rael
Just take this as a learning experience. If Anet offers something as an "exclusive promotion" outside of a magazine, you'll be able to get it if you wait a few months, and save yourself a bit of coin.
Cynical? Hell yes, but it's proven true at the moment.
Cynical? Hell yes, but it's proven true at the moment.
Icey
So why exactly are those upset, upset about? Because other people can buy the BMP now right? How is that not selfish again?
Aerian_Skybane
ANet just made ten dollars off of me. That and the Ice Crown being improved makes me a happy customer today .
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Icey
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Originally Posted by tyla salanari
But we didn't.
It was cheaper on retail than on the online store from what i seen. |
Tyla
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Originally Posted by Icey
So why exactly are those upset, upset about? Because other people can buy the BMP now right? How is that not selfish again?
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That we missed out on the box and we wasted money on it.
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Originally Posted by Icey
it seems you should of bought the game at the store then, and bought something else from Anets online store. It's actually your fault, not Anets.
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I couldn't predict the future.
It was all a guessing game.
EPO Bot
Nice. And in stores even. I never imagined it would come to stores.
Eugaet
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Originally Posted by Icey
So why exactly are those upset, upset about? Because other people can buy the BMP now right? How is that not selfish again?
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So I've saved $10, but I have no box. That's what I'm upset about.
Elisa
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Originally Posted by Icey
So why exactly are those upset, upset about? Because other people can buy the BMP now right? How is that not selfish again?
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Originally Posted by Elisa
[...] It's not that they get to enjoy cool stuff that bothers me, the more people that can enjoy new things, after all, the merrier. It's just that I feel more or less "cheated" by a corporation I put my trust into is what bothers me.
Well, as I said, this certainly has been an eye-opener for me. Call me QQ'er if you will. I'll just wait like the others from now on. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. |
Dark-NighT
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Originally Posted by EinherjarMx
So, you got your divine aura, and I'm cool with that because it is supposed to be special, and anet took that feeling from the people who got BMP first
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Now look i understand that some people might be a little pissed or dissapointed because the BMP is coming retail now and their uniqueness is gone with it, but look at how many people will be delighted because now they can get it without hassle in online stores or credit cards.
Though there is a lot of QQ threads and posts now about how people want divine aura, pre order and hats to but thats just utterly stupid and pointless, i cant seem to grasp why people even bother but thats just me, YES i know i made a thread when BMP came out and i really felt pissed why anet failed to deliver the bmp properly, as in more payment options would have been better, more people would buy stuff online if they had the option, but we didnt get the options and we felt left out, i expressed that, i wanted to discuss it but before i knew the thread was closed and regarded as a QQ thread, though my intention was to discuss how anet failed at that point.
To be quite honest i didnt expect that the BMP would go retail ever, but it does now and the news really made my day partly because i was feeling left out.
Eugaet
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Originally Posted by Icey
it seems you should of bought the game at the store then, and bought something else from Anets online store. It's actually your fault, not Anets.
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Now why didn't I think of that.
Turtle222
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Originally Posted by Miss Presler
I know, But Anet failed to deliver the BMP properly at first, it was also free in the sense of when you buy other stuff and come up about 30 dollars you will get the bmp, NO ONE ever paid for the BMP officially, and you cant deny that because it was a free offer when you spend more then 30 dollars in the store, the people who do claim they paid for it are nuts, because they just wanted the bmp and had to buy things they possibly didnt need or thought it would be a good time to purchase something usefull, like char slots and get the free offer as well.
Now look i understand that some people might be a little pissed or dissapointed because the BMP is coming retail now and their uniqueness is gone with it, but look at how many people will be delighted because now they can get it without hassle in online stores or credit cards. Though there is a lot of QQ threads and posts now about how people want divine aura, pre order and hats to but thats just utterly stupid and pointless, i cant seem to grasp why people even bother but thats just me, YES i know i made a thread when BMP came out and i really felt pissed why anet failed to deliver the bmp properly, as in more payment options would have been better, more people would buy stuff online if they had the option, but we didnt get the options and we felt left out, i expressed that, i wanted to discuss it but before i knew the thread was closed and regarded as a QQ thread, though my intention was to discuss how anet failed at that point. To be quite honest i didnt expect that the BMP would go retail ever, but it does now and the news really made my day partly because i was feeling left out. |
pygar
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Originally Posted by tyla salanari
You seem to be avoiding the main argument.
That we missed out on the box and we wasted money on it. |
Snow Bunny
It's truly pathetic that ANet caved in.
Eugaet
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Originally Posted by pygar
lol.....the box, you can have mine.....amazingly i still have it even though i usually throw them away. (I'm a slob when I have a good game to play)
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