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Da Deathblade

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13 Mar 2006 at 21:49 - 41

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

but is it the biggest waste of money ever as the OP says?

Yup biggest waste of money ever ^ ^. Just like the 360 was a few months ago as someone else said. I would rather spend the extra $20 on gw money than the expansion crap. Don't listen to me though its just my opinion

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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13 Mar 2006 at 22:00 - 42

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Originally Posted by Da Deathblade

Yup biggest waste of money ever ^ ^. Just like the 360 was a few months ago as someone else said. I would rather spend the extra $20 on gw money than the expansion crap. Don't listen to me though its just my opinion

Careful, buying Gold or Items on Ebay is against the EULA and is a bannable offense.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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13 Mar 2006 at 22:04 - 43

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Originally Posted by CKaz

I'll additionally never stop arguing that forcing some of us into character binds certainly effects how we'll enjoy that game and what it's worth to us. Particularly when forcing some hard decisions.

Although I think they're getting into milking it territory, I'd support buying extra slots. That's at least been my biggest issue - there was no real good option here. Unlinked bites (IMO), and you couldnt even throw money at linked slots to resolve any walls you ran into.

CKaz

I think we agree, here. Sorry if I came off rude on the "Bitchin' about 2 slots" thread

Vilaptca

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Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

13 Mar 2006 at 23:39 - 44

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Originally Posted by Brother Doug

The only thing I wouldn't like is if A-net's "exclusive" /dance for Ritualist and Assassin was the only way for them to dance differently than the Ranger. Not that this is a big thing, I just like the different dances of the professions.

There is a thread out there in this subforum that shows the dance for the male assassin and the female ritualist. They only had the Ranger emotes because it was a placeholder for the PvP event, meaning that they didn't have the actual emotes finished yet.

My Sweet Revenga

Krytan Explorer

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14 Mar 2006 at 00:58 - 45

You know. I'd bet NOBODY would be complaining if the mouse pad that came with the CE was a ritualist mousepad that looked like these ones

yangster

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Asian Syndicate

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14 Mar 2006 at 01:28 - 46

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

i'm so glad i didnt wait for the CE and miss out on my chance to get the preorder box.

If it was like last year, pre-order boxes aren't going to be limited, so you wouldn't miss out on anything when pre-ordering. Unless it was said that it will be.

I'm getting it because I can use another mousepad, a nice artbook to look at, I need an '06 calender, and I'm Korean and I like the music so the soundtrack is nice and my parents like that type of music. I don't really care that much about the "special" emote since the only time I have my char. dance is with friends or guildmates. So I THINK its worth it, and like anime, I like to support the company.

Da Deathblade

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14 Mar 2006 at 02:32 - 47

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Careful, buying Gold or Items on Ebay is against the EULA and is a bannable offense.

I didn't say I would. I just said I would RATHER, buy gw money than the expansion stuff.

The Great Al

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

ALOA

E/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 03:02 - 48

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Originally Posted by Mavrik

For those who say "Oh thats to expensive... CE for what you get."

I got a show for you. Its called X-Play. Wait for their segment on "Games for CHEAP ba$tards" because thats what you are.

Come on your getting an awsome free no monthly payment game. I know I already pre-ordered the regular edition but I'm also pre-ordering the CE now that its available to be. I could care less about the extra couple dollors. Hook me up Anet!

ok, so i'm cheap because i don't want to give anet more money that i need to give them in order to play the game? Hell, I'm sure A-net could always use some money, howbout I just MAIL them some!! First of all, it's by no means a 'free' game. If two expansions come out a year, that's 100 bucks I'm shelling over to them. Is that free? Not wanting to spend another 30 or so bucks on a collectors edition, wtih absolutely nothing that appeals to me? If that's being cheap, then yes, I am cheap.

I shouldn't have labelled this thread what i did. IMO, the CE is a ripoff, but i guess that's because that extra video game and anime stuff doesnt appeal to me; i play the game, but that's where i draw the line. if you think the stuff is worth it, go right ahead, but i fail to see how i'm cheap. i'm sure they anet employers wont have any trouble getting their kids through college whether i fork over extra money to them or not.

Divinus Stella

Desert Nomad

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Wales

Steel Phoenix

14 Mar 2006 at 03:24 - 49

I'd buy the collectors edition if they gave decent extras, but tbh i'd pay NOT to have shiny hands and backup dancers, the extra music is something id be interested in, i paid for both of the battle pack upgrades and they proved to be well worth the cash.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 04:13 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Al

I shouldn't have labelled this thread what i did. IMO, the CE is a ripoff, but i guess that's because that extra video game and anime stuff doesnt appeal to me; i play the game, but that's where i draw the line. if you think the stuff is worth it, go right ahead, but i fail to see how i'm cheap. i'm sure they anet employers wont have any trouble getting their kids through college whether i fork over extra money to them or not.

Goodness, such hostility!

Why do you hate Anet so much

Just kidding, but if you're finding the responses not to your liking, then don't post such provocative threads....

linh

Wilds Pathfinder

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14 Mar 2006 at 14:43 - 51

I like CE, but its price is too high for me.

The Great Al

Forge Runner

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ALOA

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14 Mar 2006 at 17:58 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Goodness, such hostility!

Why do you hate Anet so much

Just kidding, but if you're finding the responses not to your liking, then don't post such provocative threads....

the only post i didnt like was when i was called a 'cheap bastard', i respect everyone else's opinion and im glad that it is open for debate. i don't hate anet, but again just to 'support anet' and give them more money than necessary for a CE that i'd never use? nope, sorry...i like anet, just not that much

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:15 - 53

OK, let's take your points one by one:

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

i wouldnt pay an extra 5 bucks for the stuff that comes with the collectors edition.

You wouldn't pay $5 for a mouse pad, art book, and music CD? You are a cheap bastard.

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

unless you're one of those people that listens to video game music and has like anime posters on their wall, what is the point of this?

This is just insulting. And not necessary.

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

if you really want to see characters dance, get britney spears' dance beat or something like that.

Because the graphics in Guild Wars are better... plus, does Britney kill you then dance on your corpse?

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

i'm so glad i didnt wait for the CE and miss out on my chance to get the preorder box

This has already been refuted, but it bears repeating: Ordering the pre-order package in no way keeps you from applying the "deposit" to Factions CE.

junit

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:25 - 54

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Al

i wouldnt pay an extra 5 bucks for the stuff that comes with the collectors edition.

IMO you cant afford 5$

JOKES al

rollntider

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anarchy

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:28 - 55

why are people complaining about something they wont purcahse? if you dont like it, don't buy it. I pre ordered the CE and got my pre order items also. Simple as pie...For those of you that dont want it, don't buy it and don't complaign that I did.

The Great Al

Forge Runner

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ALOA

E/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 18:36 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

OK, let's take your points one by one:

You wouldn't pay $5 for a mouse pad, art book, and music CD? You are a cheap bastard.

This is just insulting. And not necessary.

Because the graphics in Guild Wars are better... plus, does Britney kill you then dance on your corpse?

This has already been refuted, but it bears repeating: Ordering the pre-order package in no way keeps you from applying the "deposit" to Factions CE.

1. I like my mouse pad, its one of those gel pads and i wouldnt use the gw pad.
2. art book? ermm..no
3. its bad enough listening to one of my suitemates blasting final fantasy music all day. i'll stick to my metallica

dancing in gw? to each his own

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:38 - 57

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Originally Posted by The Great Al

dancing in gw? to each his own

Let me guess... you have a Male Ele, right? I understand.

rollntider

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anarchy

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:52 - 58

to refute anyone saying you cant get the preorder with the CE mines already shipped

Eugaet

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14 Mar 2006 at 18:59 - 59

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Al

I like my mouse pad, its one of those gel pads and i wouldnt use the gw pad.

Oh, I'm not planning on using the GW:FCE (acronyms FTW!) mouse pad...that would scuff it up!

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 19:02 - 60

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Originally Posted by Eugaet

Oh, I'm not planning on using the GW:FCE (acronyms FTW!) mouse pad...that would scuff it up!

LOL. Awesome, Eugaet. I think I'll order two GW:FCEs - one to play, and one to keep sealed for eternity!

The Great Al

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14 Mar 2006 at 19:49 - 61

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugaet

Oh, I'm not planning on using the GW:FCE (acronyms FTW!) mouse pad...that would scuff it up!

hahahah

The Great Al

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14 Mar 2006 at 19:51 - 62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Let me guess... you have a Male Ele, right? I understand.

i have a male ele, male warrior, and male monk, but i dont understand what your point is ?

Markaedw

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14 Mar 2006 at 19:54 - 63

Many people consider the Male Ele dance to be the worst in the game.

Kybos

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AZ

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14 Mar 2006 at 20:00 - 64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markaedw

Many people consider the Male Ele dance to be the worst in the game.

It is the worst dance in the game!

Dr Ripley

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Seattle

Force of Arms [FoA]

14 Mar 2006 at 20:15 - 65

I keep hearing info about 'backup' dancers. Can someone post a link for more info on this? Just trying to determine what the difference is between a 'alternate' dance, and 'backup' dancers...

M I D G E T S

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

14 Mar 2006 at 20:17 - 66

I would have only bought the CE if it had skills that you could unlock and the aura, like GW Prophecies.

Juguard

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

The Last Empire [TEvL]

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14 Mar 2006 at 21:39 - 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKaz

the 2 extra linked slots that should have came with the regular box.

When you link, you only get 2 extra slots, doesnt matter if you have CE or Regular. It woudl be way unfair for those who do not want a collectors edition, or cant afford it, or wont be able to purchase it down the road when they will all be gone.

GW + GW:F = 6 slots linked
GW + GW:F CE = 6 slots linked

BellyFlop

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

14 Mar 2006 at 21:49 - 68

Quote:

Dr Ripley
I keep hearing info about 'backup' dancers. Can someone post a link for more info on this? Just trying to determine what the difference is between a 'alternate' dance, and 'backup' dancers...

Not sure if is this what you asking for but here it goes

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The Collector's Edition includes the following:
Guild Wars Factions Game
Guild Wars Factions Premium Art Book (Concept and In Game Art)
Guild Wars Factions Desk Calendar
Guild Wars Factions Mouse Mat
Guild Wars Factions “Cantha” Poster
Guild Wars Factions Sticker Set
Guild Wars Factions Sound Track CD from Jeremy Soule
TWO additional character slots – when added to existing Guild Wars accounts
Exclusive in game CE items –Signature Emotes for Ritualist and Assassin professions in Factions
Special ‘emotes’ useable exclusively by players who purchase the Guild Wars Factions CE.
Customers with a CE access key on their account will be able to trigger special dances for Ritualist and Assassin characters. These will be augmented versions of the standard dance, with special effects, and when the dance begins several backup dancers will appear behind the character to augment his dance moves with custom backup dances. For the Ritualist, these will be dancing spirits, similar to the spirits that he summons on the battlefield. For the Assassin, these will be shadowy assassins who do "ninja-style" moves synchronized with the character's dance.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/261176.asp

and when they say

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TWO additional character slots – when added to existing Guild Wars accounts

we all now know what it means.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 21:51 - 69

Quote:

Originally Posted by M I D G E T S

I would have only bought the CE if it had skills that you could unlock and the aura, like GW Prophecies.

I'm pretty sure the original CE didn't have unlocked skills.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Ripley

I keep hearing info about 'backup' dancers. Can someone post a link for more info on this? Just trying to determine what the difference is between a 'alternate' dance, and 'backup' dancers...

Found this on the CE thread:

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if you go to the gamestop page and look it up here's the info on ce edition:

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?...%5Fid=B646557A

The Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition contains:
- Guild Wars Factions Game
- Guild Wars Factions Premium Art Book (Concept and In Game Art)
- Guild Wars Factions Desk Calendar
- Guild Wars Factions Mouse Matt
- Guild Wars Factions “Cantha” Poster
- Guild Wars Factions Sticker Set
- Guild Wars Factions Sound Track CD from Jeremy Soule
- TWO additional character slots – when added to existing Guild Wars accounts
- Exclusive in game CE items –Signature Emotes for Ritualist and Assassin professions in Factions. Special ‘emotes’ useable exclusively by players who purchase the Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition. Customers with a CE access key on their account will be able to trigger special dances for Ritualist and Assassin characters. These will be augmented versions of the standard dance, with special effects, and when the dance begins several backup dancers will appear behind the character to augment his dance moves with custom backup dances. For the Ritualist, these will be dancing spirits, similar to the spirits that he summons on the battlefield. For the Assassin, these will be shadowy assassins who do "ninja-style" moves synchronized with the character's dance.

Forgot about the Desk Calendar. Another bonus!

EDIT: Doh, BellyFlop FTW!

rollntider

Lion's Arch Merchant

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anarchy

Me/Rt

14 Mar 2006 at 21:55 - 70

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=646403

Prophecies CE did not have skill unlocks , but the special edition did have unlock skills

* Special Edition includes:
- 1 DVD ROM
- The Art of Guild Wars – Book 2
- May of Tyria
- CD of Bonus Material
- Code of unlocking Skills PLUS Weapon or Armor upgrades

I believe that was the European version of the collectors edition. Unless I am mistaken the Europeans did not have a CE only a SE?

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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14 Mar 2006 at 21:56 - 71

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Originally Posted by rollntider

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=646403

Prophecies CE did not have skill unlocks , but the special edition did have unlock skills

You mean the pre-order of Prophecy?

rollntider

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anarchy

Me/Rt

14 Mar 2006 at 21:58 - 72

no, there was a special edition and a collectors edition. The preorder only gave you an in game item depending on where you purchased it.

dreamhunk

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:P

E/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 21:59 - 73

I am getting the CE, but I know alot of people who wanted divine Aura instead.I wish anet would a quest just CE players. Like earn you divine aura. Meet one of the gods.

BellyFlop

Krytan Explorer

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14 Mar 2006 at 22:04 - 74

MY POST IS ABOUT GUILD WARS AND NOTHING TO DO WITH GUILD WARS FACTIONS.

Quote:

I believe that was the European version of the collectors edition. Unless I am mistaken the Europeans did not have a CE only a SE?

Guild Wars: Collectors Edition.

Special Features
Guild Wars - Collectors Edition includes:
Guild Wars - The Game
Guild Wars Music Sound Track
Guild Wars Full Color Art Book
Headset
EXCLUSIVE in Game Item "Divine Aura"

Guild Wars: Special Edition

Special Features
In addition to an exclusive brand-new exquisite 72-page book filled with never-before-seen artwork, a map of the game world, combined manual and story book, and 30 minutes of new music written exclusively for this release, the Guild Wars Special Edition will also include a key that provides the player with a limited number of skill and item unlocks, which can be applied to an existing account or act as a fast-start package for a beginner.

This was the European Copy's.

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

shadowfell

hamonite anur ruk

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Echovald Forest

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14 Mar 2006 at 22:15 - 75

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Sweet Revenga

You know. I'd bet NOBODY would be complaining if the mouse pad that came with the CE was a ritualist mousepad that looked like these ones

No wonder the asians all play so well...

rollntider

Lion's Arch Merchant

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anarchy

Me/Rt

14 Mar 2006 at 22:30 - 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellyFlop

MY POST IS ABOUT GUILD WARS AND NOTHING TO DO WITH GUILD WARS FACTIONS.

Guild Wars: Collectors Edition.

Special Features
Guild Wars - Collectors Edition includes:
Guild Wars - The Game
Guild Wars Music Sound Track
Guild Wars Full Color Art Book
Headset
EXCLUSIVE in Game Item "Divine Aura"

Guild Wars: Special Edition

Special Features
In addition to an exclusive brand-new exquisite 72-page book filled with never-before-seen artwork, a map of the game world, combined manual and story book, and 30 minutes of new music written exclusively for this release, the Guild Wars Special Edition will also include a key that provides the player with a limited number of skill and item unlocks, which can be applied to an existing account or act as a fast-start package for a beginner.

This was the European Copy's.

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

I believe thats what I said....Europeans had a SE, Americans had a CE. Although now the European SE s are popping up over here...

Grimm

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N/

14 Mar 2006 at 22:40 - 77

Why do you think it's called a "Collector's Edition"?

=HT=Ingram

Forge Runner

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R/W

14 Mar 2006 at 22:44 - 78

The map is what I want. period. I have the large poster from the Strat guide and love it. Its nice to just look up at the wall to see a Tyrian map on for a quick looksee where I am... I also add in printscreen updates to it on occassion. Like for Battle Ilse and Gren Footprint area... Its not as cool as the MOOMANiBE map, but how many people can print a huge poster size map of this kind? not many... And places like kinkos and copycat will not do it as its Anet Copyright material... So the simple inclusion of that poster map of cantha was all I needed to encourage me to get CE for this edition.

Sjekster

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Mo/Me

15 Mar 2006 at 10:17 - 79

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollntider

I believe thats what I said....Europeans had a SE, Americans had a CE. Although now the European SE s are popping up over here...

We Europeans had a CE too, albeit a little different than the American one. I think the contents were the same, but you got a hardcover book, instead of the softcover we had? On top of that, the SE came out after Sorrow's Furnace update. The skills and unlocks are nothing special, just regular skills you get at the beginning of the game. Nothing new.

I really hated that they released this version, with the artbook: book II. Luckily, a friend gave me the booklet, as he didn't need it

.

Eugaet

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15 Mar 2006 at 17:20 - 80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakumei

More like OCR. >: |

OK, I've been listening for a couple days now. Consider me converted from the VGamp camp.

I heard some Jeremy Soule in the mix. That pretty much sealed it. Aside from all the other cool music.