/begin the ncsoft flame
/begin the a net thanks
MERGED: Factions Collector's Edition Comments and Questions
Prefectus
Mister_Smiley
i think that they are jokeing, because it wouldn't take them that long to put out more copys.
Mako
"In your face!"
Thats what I would say if I were one of the pour souls who recieve countless emails from people complaining that NCsoft isnt perfect and incapable of making mistakes. Seriously, you people neeeeed to lighten up, its a game, you chose to pre-order it, thus putting money down to reserve your copy WHEN IT ARRIVES.
Thats what I would say if I were one of the pour souls who recieve countless emails from people complaining that NCsoft isnt perfect and incapable of making mistakes. Seriously, you people neeeeed to lighten up, its a game, you chose to pre-order it, thus putting money down to reserve your copy WHEN IT ARRIVES.
Prefectus
Factions to Offer Special Extended Head Start Event 26 April 2006
As a special surprise "thank you" gift to Guild Wars fans for their support of the Guild Wars Factions Pre-order, we offer an opportunity to play Factions during a new Extended Head Start Event! This event will be open to those who already have enabled a Factions Pre-order access key, and those who do so before the planned end of the Head Start Event (11:59 p.m. PDT on April 28th or 6:59 GMT on April 29th). The Extended Head Start Event will pick up where the initial event ends, and will run for an additional three days. The Extended Head Start Event will end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 1 (6:59 GMT May 2).
thank you? damn cant they say hell we screwed our CE people so were going to try to soffen the blow
As a special surprise "thank you" gift to Guild Wars fans for their support of the Guild Wars Factions Pre-order, we offer an opportunity to play Factions during a new Extended Head Start Event! This event will be open to those who already have enabled a Factions Pre-order access key, and those who do so before the planned end of the Head Start Event (11:59 p.m. PDT on April 28th or 6:59 GMT on April 29th). The Extended Head Start Event will pick up where the initial event ends, and will run for an additional three days. The Extended Head Start Event will end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 1 (6:59 GMT May 2).
thank you? damn cant they say hell we screwed our CE people so were going to try to soffen the blow
Jas D
Not everyone is perfect. People DO make mistakes. Stop bitching about not getting your CE, I'm with Mako on this one. It IS a game, you guys take everything seriously. From bots to nerfs.. whooptiedoo. Just play the game and be patient.
Cygnus_Zero
Actually it would take that long. I work in the design field, and producing a package like that is not the easiest thing in the world. Im positive they want to produce a certain amount before they go ahead and ship, rather than doing it in piecemeal. Also, it's very expensive for them to print all this. So they may actually want to wait until the cash rolls in from the standard version sales before they dump a ton of money into more CE's.
It looks like only a select few people are actually going to get their hands on CE by Friday. They should consider themselves very lucky.
It looks like only a select few people are actually going to get their hands on CE by Friday. They should consider themselves very lucky.
Jas D
I'd like to know why there are around 30 threads over the CE, when there's only the need for one.
Cygnus_Zero
Is the Tengu event extended as well?
Markaedw
if thats the case then to retailers should be saying "due to limited availability, we will be unable to fulfill you CE request, do you wish to change your order to the standard addition instead" because I just cancelled, my order because my online retailer said I had to do it by 6 pm CST, because as far as they were concerned it was a no go.
Mako
I have 2 gw accounts so I pre-ordered the regular one first, but I will probably get the CE sooner or later for my second account. Seem's though I made a good decision here because of this delay, however even if I did pre-order the CE this news wouldnt bother me at all.
Fates
LOL, June 30th? WTF are they manufacturing that takes 2 months? Too funny. Like anyone is going to wait for that. At the very least, just let me buy it thought NCSoft now, give me the key, and send me the box when it's ready please.
On a small positive note, they have extended the free preview 3 days to at least get people through the weekend.
And for those of you that can't find the North American CE page on Guildwars.com, here it is. http://www.guildwars.com/support/whe...rthamerica.php It appears all pages on their site linking to that page have been changed so you cant get to it.
On a small positive note, they have extended the free preview 3 days to at least get people through the weekend.
And for those of you that can't find the North American CE page on Guildwars.com, here it is. http://www.guildwars.com/support/whe...rthamerica.php It appears all pages on their site linking to that page have been changed so you cant get to it.
viper008
News on Collector's Edition 26 April 2006
We have great news about availability of the Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition! As you may know, some stores are reporting a shortage of the Collector's Edition. In truth, it appears that we underestimated the demand and manufactured too few copies. In order to correct this shortage, we are currently producing additional copies of the CE. These copies have an anticipated ship date of June 30th. We sincerely thank the Guild Wars community for its incredible support of Factions, and look forward to seeing you in the game soon!
http://www.guildwars.com/
We have great news about availability of the Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition! As you may know, some stores are reporting a shortage of the Collector's Edition. In truth, it appears that we underestimated the demand and manufactured too few copies. In order to correct this shortage, we are currently producing additional copies of the CE. These copies have an anticipated ship date of June 30th. We sincerely thank the Guild Wars community for its incredible support of Factions, and look forward to seeing you in the game soon!
http://www.guildwars.com/
Mattman288
Wow... Bad call by NCsoft... Really crappy planning they had. Seriously though, June 30?!?! thats 2 months after the planned release. What BS
LifeInfusion
Um...wth...
They took this long to make a public announcement...and it is JUNE 30th... which is like in TWO MONTHS
I could understand if the anticipated delay is 2 days or even two weeks they wouldn't make an announcement sooner...but TWO MONTHS?
I will check the store for the CE I preordered and if they don't have it I am just getting standard.
They took this long to make a public announcement...and it is JUNE 30th... which is like in TWO MONTHS
I could understand if the anticipated delay is 2 days or even two weeks they wouldn't make an announcement sooner...but TWO MONTHS?
I will check the store for the CE I preordered and if they don't have it I am just getting standard.
Mr_T_bot
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On a small positive note, they have extended the free preview 3 days to at least get people through the weekend.
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Do they honestly expect people to buy it when it comes out in June? The stuff that came with it was trinkets, and even more so when compared to the fact you got a headset with the original CE.
Barhydt
lol..
But hey, at least they gave us an extra three days with the early access key!
lol..
But hey, at least they gave us an extra three days with the early access key!
lol..
Sir Skullcrasher
hmmmm.. this is like xbox360 storage that we got after the launch and peoples couldn't get one till 6 month after. I bet PS3 will be hit with the same problem. Wonder if future expansion for Guild Wars will have this type of issue again and imagine how many angry customer who either cancel their preorder or drop out of guild wars and play something else for good? 
Sir Skullcrasher
ouch.. guess the only way i can wait out the Collector Edition is to have a empty slot for faction. Time for me to kill of my storage ele and make my sexy assassin! 
Cygnus_Zero
I think it's pretty safe to say that they understand something went majorly wrong, and they will need to accept their losses on this one. Not too many people will be getting CE in June. Maybe some people who have not yet purchased the game, but I would imagine that number is probably pretty small.
It's kind of funn how they describe this as "great news". Yeah, im sure the people that preordered CE expecting to get it on Friday will be completely thrilled that they now have to wait 2 months. That sounds like awesome news to me. Lol
It's kind of funn how they describe this as "great news". Yeah, im sure the people that preordered CE expecting to get it on Friday will be completely thrilled that they now have to wait 2 months. That sounds like awesome news to me. Lol
Thallandor
I am sorry to say waiting until June 30th to pay more money to the game company(ANET) i wish to support then get told that i should buy a normal ed to secure my 2 slots i make in the headstart +10 days grace and buy collectors ed again just to add key to get special dance emote is total BS.
NCsoft get a freaking clue. Please this is a PR disaster no matter how you look at this.
I was serious about buying CE but now i am seriously having second thoughs with all this BS floating around.
NCsoft get a freaking clue. Please this is a PR disaster no matter how you look at this.
I was serious about buying CE but now i am seriously having second thoughs with all this BS floating around.
cosyfiep
I got that email about the delayed date too............we pre-ordered (I did so in January) you'd think they would have SOME idea with the orders at that time how many people wanted the collectors edition!
and for those of you berating the people who are complaining------pretend you are a bride and you are getting married this weekend, you dress is supposed to be here tomorrow----BUT your dressmaker calls you up and says that it wont be ready for at least another week (at the earliest).........how would you feel?
People are complaining because we paid money for a product and service that were to be supplied at a certain time....now the company is renegining on that deal. Yes, we are understandable upset and it has nothing to do with the game itself, but the bad business practices of the company(s) associated with its release/sales.
Yes I am pissed off too.
Mako
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I got that email about the delayed date too............we pre-ordered (I did so in January) you'd think they would have SOME idea with the orders at that time how many people wanted the collectors edition! and for those of you berating the people who are complaining------pretend you are a bride and you are getting married this weekend, you dress is supposed to be here tomorrow----BUT your dressmaker calls you up and says that it wont be ready for at least another week (at the earliest).........how would you feel? People are complaining because we paid money for a product and service that were to be supplied at a certain time....now the company is renegining on that deal. Yes, we are understandable upset and it has nothing to do with the game itself, but the bad business practices of the company(s) associated with its release/sales. Yes I am pissed off too. |
Mr_T_bot
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Originally Posted by Mako
That gives no argument to the fact that people are not perfect, and make mistakes. And comparing the purchase of a PC game to a wedding? Come on, thats just tells me how serious you take a game.
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MMSDome
wtf... does this mean if ordered the CE online i cant get it till June 30th, if so NCSOFT YOU GUYS SUCK, i shall never buy a game after factions from them again.
luckily i just emailed them to exchange my copy for the regular one, just an hour and a half away from not being able to...
luckily i just emailed them to exchange my copy for the regular one, just an hour and a half away from not being able to...
dsd
dude i am getting same prob with best buy it is so gay i want to kill them right now lol man i am pissed 2
Starsky-sama
Ive been reading the latest announcement about the CE over and over.
It isnt very clear if they are talking about the "new copies" being June30th. or being the entire shipment of CEs...
Will there be copies of CE for some customers who pre-ordered?(like a cut-off list?) or are they stating that "All CE copies will be released June30th"...
/sorry but it's not very clear.
added: from guildwars.com: "In order to correct this shortage, we are currently producing additional copies of the CE. These copies have an anticipated ship date of June 30th."
/doesnt that imply there will be copies available way b4 June...may it be release date or (the delay) 1st week of May...
It isnt very clear if they are talking about the "new copies" being June30th. or being the entire shipment of CEs...
Will there be copies of CE for some customers who pre-ordered?(like a cut-off list?) or are they stating that "All CE copies will be released June30th"...
/sorry but it's not very clear.
added: from guildwars.com: "In order to correct this shortage, we are currently producing additional copies of the CE. These copies have an anticipated ship date of June 30th."
/doesnt that imply there will be copies available way b4 June...may it be release date or (the delay) 1st week of May...
Laibeus Lord
Now that's really sad.
I hope I won't be included in that erk...
never mind.
no GW for 2 full months then.
I hope I won't be included in that erk...
never mind.
no GW for 2 full months then.
TB_
By that time people will be saving up for preorder of the next chapter
Starsky-sama
[I apologize for quoting myself (kinda like double posting)]
^This is what I said from a similar thread (started before this of course. merge would be good.)
The announcement really sounds so vague still....Are they only referring the June30th date to the "shortage copies of the CE" or the entire/existing shipment of CEs...
I think customers who pre-ordered at a certain cut-off point should still be getting it on release or a delay of 1 week...???
/I myself isnt 100% certain and this is soo open to interpretation.
/We really need a clearer/official answer. Oy...this boggles the mind atm...
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Ive been reading the latest announcement about the CE over and over.
It isnt very clear if they are talking about the "new copies" being June30th. or being the entire shipment of CEs... Will there be copies of CE for some customers who pre-ordered?(like a cut-off list?) or are they stating that "All CE copies will be released June30th"... /sorry but it's not very clear. added: from guildwars.com: "In order to correct this shortage, we are currently producing additional copies of the CE. These copies have an anticipated ship date of June 30th." /doesnt that imply there will be copies available way b4 June...may it be release date or (the delay) 1st week of May... |
The announcement really sounds so vague still....Are they only referring the June30th date to the "shortage copies of the CE" or the entire/existing shipment of CEs...
I think customers who pre-ordered at a certain cut-off point should still be getting it on release or a delay of 1 week...???
/I myself isnt 100% certain and this is soo open to interpretation.
/We really need a clearer/official answer. Oy...this boggles the mind atm...
Vermilion Okeanos
Huh? What is this refering to?
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Ah, nevermind... the other post said it all.
What is with the duplicate thread?
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Ah, nevermind... the other post said it all.
What is with the duplicate thread?
shadowfell
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Please keep in mind that you are able to "stack" a Collector's Edition Access Key on an account that already has a Standard Edition Access Key registered. You can, of course, register a Standard Edition key to your account in order to ensure continued access to the Factions game content and the extra character slots while you are waiting on the arrival of your Collector's Edition game box.
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This has to be quoted again for stupidity..I cannot believe that after this huge f-up on their part, they actually think people will go out and buy the se as well as the ce? I mean, yah there are people who will because they are that obsessed.. This is just blatant milking of gamer by the company. They know they screwed up, and right there in that paragraph.. They are telling you all, that they just don't care.. Buy another and give us more money. Pay us again for this huge stupid mistake we made. I am so sickened I could vomit. I hate this corporate bull shit.
Vermilion Okeanos
It should be a first come first serve. So, if you order CE really really late... you got the right to be worried.
I think it is that, with all the pre-order, some minority might have been left out of CE and leave no left over for shelves. Now they are producing more, so they can put some on the shelves, and MAYBE fill the minority.
The post on official site seem positive, so I assume that they were able to meet all CE preorder demand; while the problem is that, they got none left for the shelf.
I think it is that, with all the pre-order, some minority might have been left out of CE and leave no left over for shelves. Now they are producing more, so they can put some on the shelves, and MAYBE fill the minority.
The post on official site seem positive, so I assume that they were able to meet all CE preorder demand; while the problem is that, they got none left for the shelf.
Starsky-sama
K got my answer:
From Gaile (at guild-hall.net forum)
"Yes, guys, these are extra copies for those who wish to have them. The first are already in shipping and more will continue to be made over time."
/aahhh...relaxes now....
added: to Juguard(poster below) that would still be distributor's alley...latest delay probably be the 1st week of May. (like said before.) /not 100% of course. sry.
From Gaile (at guild-hall.net forum)
"Yes, guys, these are extra copies for those who wish to have them. The first are already in shipping and more will continue to be made over time."
/aahhh...relaxes now....
added: to Juguard(poster below) that would still be distributor's alley...latest delay probably be the 1st week of May. (like said before.) /not 100% of course. sry.
Juguard
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K got my answer:
From Gaile (at guild-hall.net forum) "Yes, guys, these are extra copies for those who wish to have them. The first are already in shipping and more will continue to be made over time." /aahhh...relaxes now.... |
Rex the Unloving
this just means that there was really no malfunction or anything, and no delay, and stores are bound to have CE, just a limited ammount... so my gamestop is holding a copy for me... muaha... eat that!
Sir Skullcrasher
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this just means that there was really no malfunction or anything, and no delay, and stores are bound to have CE, just a limited ammount... so my gamestop is holding a copy for me... muaha... eat that!
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Feminist Terrorist
I pre-ordered my CE over a month ago, but given this situation, I'm going to try to get my hands on a regular edition and cancel my CE. No way is it worth this trouble, let alone possibly waiting until the end of June. ANet and NCSoft screwed the pooch on this one. IMO, it's been a disaster from the beginning when correct info wasn't presented about which stores had which editions. I'm really disappointed.
Juguard
so stores should have it available tomorrow? Isnt that the release date for stores?
Rex the Unloving
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Your in California, guess i'll be going to your gamestop to jack your copy!
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NO ONE TOUCHES MY COPY!
wait ill just go in the store and get it before you take that muahah.
Vermilion Okeanos
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ill be on the roof with a sniper rifle >.> im gonna be camo'd with the gray tile setting so dont mind me lol.
NO ONE TOUCHES MY COPY! wait ill just go in the store and get it before you take that muahah. |
I will be wearing a stealth suit, and no one will ever detect me
