Fansite Friday #39
Spooky
Check the news post, or .. you know, don't, and just go here instead: http://gwnorden.no-ip.org/gwn/index.php?tfs=33
baranovan
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| How will the 27th of April work? Do we need both the full game and Beta key to play that day? If we need the game when will the game be sent to those that pre-ordered? Will they get it in time for the 27th? |
Synthos
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Originally Posted by baranovan
Doesn't seem like the last part of the question was answered.
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Harley
This from the Bonus Question
"We have been hoping to offer a wallpaper these last two weeks, but several of us have been involved in another major project whose outcome should be apparent tomorrow." ...Gaile Gray
Any Ideas to what this may be?
"We have been hoping to offer a wallpaper these last two weeks, but several of us have been involved in another major project whose outcome should be apparent tomorrow." ...Gaile Gray
Any Ideas to what this may be?
Dreamsmith
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Originally Posted by Harley
Any Ideas to what this may be?
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Aria
Kittun invasion? Who wouldn't want Nash's dream and Scapes' nightmare to come true?!
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
baranovan
I was talking about answers to this:
Which I believe is a question about retailers and their shipping dates/plans.
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| If we need the game when will the game be sent to those that pre-ordered? |
Aria
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Originally Posted by baranovan
Which I believe is a question about retailers and their shipping dates/plans.
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However.. the thing is, ANet does give preorder customers a sort of "grace period" of 48 hours, starting as the clock stricks midnight and the pacific coast of the US enters the 27th of April.
Of course, Cinderella goes home on midnight (12:01am, the 29th). But, hopefully, this bracket of time will accomodate any discrepancies in shipping, and if it doesn't, at least it might alleviate the anxiety of waiting for at least two days.
Cpt Teancum
Regarding the availability of the game to those who ordered on-line...
Usually on-line retailers (and retailers in general) have access to the actual product a day or two before the release date. (I'm speaking from US retail experience here). This allows them time to merchandise the product, get displays set up, etc for retailers, and allows on-line retailers time to get the product shipped out.
For those customers who select a next-day shipping method, the goal is usually that the end user have the product on the same day that it would be available in the store.
Of course, all of this is dependent upon ANet following normal distribution channels and timelines (and we have no reason to suspect that they are not).
Ciao,
CT
Usually on-line retailers (and retailers in general) have access to the actual product a day or two before the release date. (I'm speaking from US retail experience here). This allows them time to merchandise the product, get displays set up, etc for retailers, and allows on-line retailers time to get the product shipped out.
For those customers who select a next-day shipping method, the goal is usually that the end user have the product on the same day that it would be available in the store.
Of course, all of this is dependent upon ANet following normal distribution channels and timelines (and we have no reason to suspect that they are not).
Ciao,
CT
baranovan
Thanks for the information. Now I know there is a reasonable chance of getting the game delivered by the 28th.
Nudge
I really hope we get to see this "Big Project" ASAP... if it's so big that the wallpaper designers had to stop making wallpapers to do it, everyone at Anet must be in on this business.
*waits impatiently*
*waits impatiently*
Gaile Gray
*sigh*
I'm really sorry, but the Big Project™ was delayed.
We'll definitely have something to show next week, perhaps as early as Monday. But there's nothing to see here... move along, move along.
I'm really sorry, but the Big Project™ was delayed.
We'll definitely have something to show next week, perhaps as early as Monday. But there's nothing to see here... move along, move along.
Ren Falconhand
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Originally Posted by Cpt Teancum
(I'm speaking from US retail experience here). CT |
a little off topic but,
Cpt Teacum I work in Retail to so my Condolences any you might understand this... What's a weekend/Holiday...
Ren
Nudge
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
*sigh*
I'm really sorry, but the Big Project™ was delayed. We'll definitely have something to show next week, perhaps as early as Monday. But there's nothing to see here... move along, move along. |
I was screaming at my computer this morning, because the power went out and I wanted to see the Big Surprise!!! Whatever it is, it's taking at least 3 weeks, and it obviously takes you guys that much time or less to revamp an area, so it MUST be BIG. I'll be waiting all spring break for your surprise!
Thanks for the update Gaile, rather than leaving us in the dark!
Gaile Gray
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Originally Posted by Nudge
*Cries*
I was screaming at my computer this morning, because the power went out and I wanted to see the Big Surprise!!! Whatever it is, it's taking at least 3 weeks, and it obviously takes you guys that much time or less to revamp an area, so it MUST be BIG. I'll be waiting all spring break for your surprise! Thanks for the update Gaile, rather than leaving us in the dark! |
I guess we'll take our chances on Monday (almost certainly) and let you decide if it's worth even mentioning. :-/
Caelib
I'm guessing that it's a new web site design, a revamp of the existing site, or the "online manual" for the game ... just a guess.
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Takkun[CRNR]
im hoping its a Guild Wars candy bar.... MmMm...Charrcholate with almonds..
DarkWasp
Maybe one of the devs got a really cool hair cut, but they cut it to short so they need to wait till moday for the hair to grow a little longer
DarkWasp
Well... its monday, think we might see the surprize soon?
bobert
hope so 
Nyx
Rawr!!!
What is it?!?!
What is it?!?!
Inde
I feel so empty inside!
[pile on Gaile!]
[pile on Gaile!]
DarkWasp
Im going to die from impateintness.I must burn up time.
Nyx
Ooo Ooo!
Maybe the big surprise is that there is a specail beta this weekend.
I can dream can't I?
Maybe the big surprise is that there is a specail beta this weekend.
I can dream can't I?
DarkWasp
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Originally Posted by Nyx
Ooo Ooo!
Maybe the big surprise is that there is a specail beta this weekend. I can dream can't I? |
Or maybe the login screen shows more areas?
Dreamsmith
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
I guess we'll take our chances on Monday (almost certainly) and let you decide if it's worth even mentioning. :-/
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THX
I think I will call upon one of the most influential sayings of modern times, "When it's done"
Gaile Gray
*grumbles*
*kicks stuff*
/pouts
Yeah, well, the best laid plans...
I'm pretty done with trying to predict things. From power failures (no lie!) to sick people to other matters that defy description, the hoped-for thingie of last week is now the delayed whatchmacallit of this week. I fear it may be Summer before we can move forward on this. Summer of 2006.
Ah well, as Scarlett said, "Tomorrah is anothah day."
*kicks stuff*
/pouts
Yeah, well, the best laid plans...
I'm pretty done with trying to predict things. From power failures (no lie!) to sick people to other matters that defy description, the hoped-for thingie of last week is now the delayed whatchmacallit of this week. I fear it may be Summer before we can move forward on this. Summer of 2006.
Ah well, as Scarlett said, "Tomorrah is anothah day."
Davion
ummm Gaille? if it isn't THAT important (meaning ..will impede the progression of the game) I don't think you need to kick anything. Not like there is much for anybody to complain about when you think about the progress all of you HAVE made. 
About the only thing worth kicking is the competition to let them know you passed them.
Elonis
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
*grumbles*
*kicks stuff* /pouts Yeah, well, the best laid plans... I'm pretty done with trying to predict things. From power failures (no lie!) to sick people to other matters that defy description, the hoped-for thingie of last week is now the delayed whatchmacallit of this week. I fear it may be Summer before we can move forward on this. Summer of 2006. Ah well, as Scarlett said, "Tomorrah is anothah day." |
im sure you will get it done sooner then you think and as patient as we have been for BWE and the release all should be well.
cpukilla
Its ok Gaile, polish the game up for release and it will be just fine. But now I'm even more curious, what is it that we won't see until later? Can you tell us now since we won't get a glimpse for a bit?
DarkWasp
Sets Patient mode one ArenaNet.
Sets ImPatient mode one Valve.
Alright the weight is off you guys.
Now i shall go yell at Valve.
*DarkWasp walks into the other room
*You listen and hear muffled screaming in the other room
*DarkWasp returns
Good. Now i will go play checkers or something.
Sets ImPatient mode one Valve.
Alright the weight is off you guys.
Now i shall go yell at Valve.
*DarkWasp walks into the other room
*You listen and hear muffled screaming in the other room
*DarkWasp returns
Good. Now i will go play checkers or something.
Dreamsmith
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
*kicks stuff*
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Caelib
I was right