Clarifying something on play.com's collectors ed. of factions
Premium Unleaded
(It's not to do with the preoder, btw)
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=880026
On their description, it says that included is "1 Extra Character Slot Code". I'm a bit confused as to what is meant by that, whether buying the collector's edition means an EXTRA character slot in-addition to the 2/4, or does it just mean the 2/4 extra ones from purchasing factions?
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=880026
On their description, it says that included is "1 Extra Character Slot Code". I'm a bit confused as to what is meant by that, whether buying the collector's edition means an EXTRA character slot in-addition to the 2/4, or does it just mean the 2/4 extra ones from purchasing factions?
jmj102
There is no extra slot, No matter what version of factions you get and merge with, you will get a total of 6 slots.
Mordakai
Arghh. Ok, do NOT trust descriptions of the CE on any other site but the official GW site, which explains that the CE has the same slots as the Regular edition. (4 stand alone, 2 merged).
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Premium Unleaded
(It's not to do with the preoder, btw)
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=880026 On their description, it says that included is "1 Extra Character Slot Code". ? |

there is no extra slot as mentiond by the reps, GW site itself,
and many, many threads here and other sites.
RTSFirebat
What about this on the Factions CE then?
availability: Due for release on 05/05/2006
er...? I want to pre-order it from Play since I know theyare good company, but that release date is confusing.
availability: Due for release on 05/05/2006
er...? I want to pre-order it from Play since I know theyare good company, but that release date is confusing.
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by RTSFirebat
What about this on the Factions CE then?
availability: Due for release on 05/05/2006 er...? I want to pre-order it from Play since I know theyare good company, but that release date is confusing. |
there has been no official note on the GW site of a CE delay
EDIT
if there is a delay i am up a creek myself
Snowman
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![]() there is no extra slot as mentiond by the reps, GW site itself, |
A governmental department who protects the public from false advertising.
This clearly falls under a false 'trade descriptions act'
Its not good saying "oh they've just not checked" they have a legal obligation to ensure their advert is correct, other wise they are breaking the law.
you wouldnt be very happy if you bought something and didnt get what was advertised.
remember not everyone who plays guildwars reads forums
Mordakai
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remember not everyone who plays guildwars reads forums
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Not saying these advertisers are right in what they are doing, they're not.
rollntider
actually they are shorting their description
* The Collector's Edition includes the following:
* 2 CDs
* PlayNC catalogue
* Guild Wars: Factions Manual
* Guild Wars: Factions Quick Ref Guide
* Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card
* Ritualist Cloth Picture
* Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar
* Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat
* Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set
* Guild Wars: Factions Artbook
* 7 Day Friends Trial Code
* 1 Extra Character Slot Code
If you merge accounts you get 2 slots not one. They may be going off the old CGW preview where they said you get 1 extra slot. Literally if you merge they are saying you get less than what is advertised, not more.
They dont mention the 2 extra character slots by merging, or the extra emote/dances, they clearly have a case of needing to update to some info newer than feburary.
* The Collector's Edition includes the following:
* 2 CDs
* PlayNC catalogue
* Guild Wars: Factions Manual
* Guild Wars: Factions Quick Ref Guide
* Plastic Collectable Security/Activation Card
* Ritualist Cloth Picture
* Guild Wars: Factions Desk Calendar
* Guild Wars: Factions Mouse Mat
* Guild Wars: Factions Sticker Set
* Guild Wars: Factions Artbook
* 7 Day Friends Trial Code
* 1 Extra Character Slot Code
If you merge accounts you get 2 slots not one. They may be going off the old CGW preview where they said you get 1 extra slot. Literally if you merge they are saying you get less than what is advertised, not more.
They dont mention the 2 extra character slots by merging, or the extra emote/dances, they clearly have a case of needing to update to some info newer than feburary.
rollntider
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=677220
also notice they make no mention of merging with the regular edition, i believe this is a case of they need to update their info, no mention of merging accounts or getting extra charaters are mentioned in the regular edition. So if anything They are guilty for having old info up.
also notice they make no mention of merging with the regular edition, i believe this is a case of they need to update their info, no mention of merging accounts or getting extra charaters are mentioned in the regular edition. So if anything They are guilty for having old info up.
brokenkey
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What about this on the Factions CE then?
availability: Due for release on 05/05/2006 er...? I want to pre-order it from Play since I know theyare good company, but that release date is confusing. |
RTSFirebat
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Originally Posted by brokenkey
The pricing is unusually high for Play. I wonder in NCsoft are refusing to supply them, so they are buying them in from another retailer (ie the one selling the standard edition for £17.99 and the CE for £37.99) and selling them on. That would explain why they are more expensive thatn usual and a week later.
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pfb
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Where have you seen CE for £37.99???
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RTSFirebat
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I'm getting it from there.
Now if I can just find Guild Wars: CE (Not Factions) for cheap so I can get the collectors goodies from there

Loviatar
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Holy crap... only £30 for collectors? Has anyone got items from Tescos before? That's £15 saving on gameplay.co.uk.
I'm getting it from there. Now if I can just find Guild Wars: CE (Not Factions) for cheap so I can get the collectors goodies from there ![]() |

just note that Reseller Ratings have no record of them and if it seems to good to be true it probably is.
good luck
da_king
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pfb
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
![]() just note that Reseller Ratings have no record of them and if it seems to good to be true it probably is. good luck |
I'm sure they would honour the price though...
Thanks to a guildie who pointed me in the direction of this - another guildie bought it and used some Clubcard vouchers and got the CE for £25...
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by pfb
Not sure Tescos would be on Reseller Ratings...unless RR does supermarkets.
I'm sure they would honour the price though... Thanks to a guildie who pointed me in the direction of this - another guildie bought it and used some Clubcard vouchers and got the CE for £25... |
brokenkey
its about $43.5