Special pet for CE owners

Thallandor

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

The future of this thread and the other one about the CE Delays are likely to soon both degenerate into:

ZOMG ANET why you didnt mention CE will get special CE only MINI PETS B4 i buy your SE to play GWF NOW!!111. I HATE JOO.

I personally am getting my copy of the CE tomorrow from EB and am looking forward to the mini coming soon

Snowman

Snowman

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Wales, UK

Devils Scorpions

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eviance
We burned ourselves out to get the CE it was my special gift from my husband for my anniversary
awwwwww bless

mega_jamie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

UK

Warlords of Ruin

A/Mo

I was never that bothered about the mass CE delay, hey if it was delayed until June I may pass my exams, no chance now though, shame really, resit year here I come.

Persoanlly I got CE for 3 reasons....
1) because I could afford it
2) Show appreciation to the entire team for what is essential a killer game
3) because I have seen that buffy episode "Once more with Feeling" far too many times, and wanted backing dancers

The fact that I got a mousemat (which i wasnt expecting), the cloth thing, the soundtrack (not expecting) and that lovely art book (im from North East England and even i can appreciate this art) is all a bonus.

The fact that they are now planning on giving me a bonus mini-pet makes me feel all warm and squishy on the inside, it's nice that a company with so many customers shows it's appreciation to some of them (admitidly the ones who spend most money, but hey)

I dont need the mini-dragon, he'll i'll probably forget about it in my storage, like the snowman summoner sitting there, but it's a nice gesture.

OK I see the argument, i really really do, that for some people this is pretty much giving them a mill straight out. Hell any person could make some REAL money off this using that site im not going to say or my post will be deleted. Infact once CE is in proper production, if they jump on it early they could make alot of money. And thats unfair to other players and agasint the ELULA etc, and it will, unfortunatly, probably happen.

But you shouldn't be bitter and say give it to nobody because a few people will spoil it. Otherwise you may as well go and complain about similar situations in real life that are a bit more important, at the end of the day, its a game.

I'm not going to sell it or anything, It's going to sit in my inventory, and proably only show its face in the guild hall. And I agree that perhaps you should block the trad eof them, but then you should block the trade of all the other mini-pets also, chances are I'll still like the Seige turtle more than my dragon, and from the sounds of it, poeple are making alot of money off of them.

Xeeron

Xeeron

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Strike Force

I have to bow my hat to ANet for this: They did screw up (by not properly controlling their manufacturers), but when they saw how angry their fans where they acted extremely fast and gave CE buyers another bonus in reward for their longer wait. That kind of fast response to users demands is unique among most software firms and makes me nearly forget all the anger about not being able to play.

- Xeeron

Mindcrime

Mindcrime

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Sweden

[Dark]

W/Mo

I've no idea why some of you complains about this. I would rather play factions than sit down here and wait for my CE. I'll show appreciation though, for ANET offering this and I'll accept it. Hopefully, I can play factions before this weekend. That's important not the reward.

agentnull

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Michigan

Renegades Causing Havoc

W/

To chris_bernal FTW and Leighwyn, thank you

Mordakai

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

Well, I'm still pissed. (at myself, not Anet)

I thought that I would get over this, but I haven't. The sad thing is, I debated on Sunday when I bought the reg. ed., "You know, I bet Anet will give away something cool. Oh, well, nothing worth $20 extra dollars..."

Well, this Dragon is worth $20, but not another $70 (buying a whole new game).

If we got to keep our bonus slots (ie, I would get 4 slots, dances, and Kuunivang for $70), that might be more tempting.

My only hope is that the Dragon will be a future "Green" Birthday present.

Would that piss the CE people off? I don't see why... they got a Green for $20. But as it stands now, these are going to be worth zillions of Gold. The fact there is only a limited amount, and, as of now, no more being introduced into the market...

Plus, how many people will actually sell theirs?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mindcrime
I've no idea why some of you complains about this. I would rather play factions than sit down here and wait for my CE. I'll show appreciation though, for ANET offering this and I'll accept it. Hopefully, I can play factions before this weekend. That's important not the reward.
Meh, I could wait a few days for a dragon. I wish I could trade you my key for yours!

Taliman

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/Mo

For those you who missed being killed by Kuunavang

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

isn't that picture a tad small all i can see is an goldish blob in the middle of the pic

MasterThrawn

MasterThrawn

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Gryffindor

Well - I too wanted to get CE but did not wait to buy the regular edition because honestly the dancing thing meant nothing to me. So since no CE's were available I purchased the regular edition - no this makes me wish I waited - feels like a slap in the face. Maybe they should have told people this sooner.... oh well. Glad those who were "patient" got something out of it. I did go out and buy their game, and it was not cheap or anything, but I did learn a lesson.

RTSFirebat

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

I understand people are upset, but remember the CE pet is nothing but Pixels in a game. While its a shame to have to miss out on it, try not to let it bother you too much.

I'm sure people will be selling them left right and centre in due course anyhow.

Darksun

Darksun

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

USA

Karr's Castle

W/E

Schweeeet! Thaks Anet!

Count Feanor

Count Feanor

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Hellsing Organization or... RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!

The Royal Priesthood

N/W

How can we tell how old our character's are? I think it's about time for some B-Day presents for me.

Oh, and I think it's wonderful to have something else that's fun to trade like these minipets. If people are willing to buy/trade for them, I'm willing too.

EF2NYD

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

Why can't we get something cool, like a Kirin?

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

[QUOTE=Count Feanor]How can we tell how old our character's are? I think it's about time for some B-Day presents for me.

QUOTE]

/ age

Mordakai

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by RTSFirebat
I understand people are upset, but remember the CE pet is nothing but Pixels in a game. While its a shame to have to miss out on it, try not to let it bother you too much.

I'm sure people will be selling them left right and centre in due course anyhow.
Exactly. They are "just pixels in a game" that are going to be sold for incredible amounts of coinage.

They are limited to the number of people buying CEs, and there's no evidence Kuunavang will ever be available anywhere else.

Basically, you're paying $20 for a chance to be super rich. It's like legal Ebay!

Again, I'm super glad Anet did this. I'm just super pissed I wasn't patient enough to wait.
Quote:
Originally Posted by EF2DNY
Why can't we get something cool, like a Kirin?
I sure as hell hope you're joking.

If not, I'll be glad to trade you for a Kirin. PM me in game.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mordakai

Again, I'm super glad Anet did this. I'm just super pissed I wasn't patient enough to wait.
basically that is what every complaint boils down to.

*i had to play it now and what was offered in the CE was not worth playing chapter 1 for a few days longer when i could get the Factions NOW*

there was a large extra loyal number of players who paid extra to stand by and watch the cheaper people play the game they wanted to play but couldnt.

Anet /NCSoft had a public relations disaster on their hands and gave the very unhappy customers a nice bonus to say *i am sorry and to show that we mean it here is a real treat to sweeten the deal*

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Fred Kiwi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

[cola]

Quote:
Originally Posted by RTSFirebat
I'm sure people will be selling them left right and centre in due course anyhow.
foooooooooooooooooooooooooooools

CyberNigma

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2006

San Antonio, TX

W/R

Quote:
Originally Posted by agentnull
My point is completely lost, apparently. You can't compare the Halloween or Wintersday items to these new pets, because everybody who had the game at that time had the opportunity to get them. Here it goes, one more time. The problem I have is not that people who waited for the CE are getting rewarded for their patience. It is that they are getting rewarded with something they can sell in game.
Of course you could also say that it (birthday pets) rewarded those players that took a risk in the game succeeding from that early point. In this case, it is rewarding those people that took a risk in waiting for the CE (the risk that they wouldn't be the first ones to get say the new greens and make a million there). :-) Also, the difference is a person does not have the opportunity now to go back and buy the game last year to get a birthday pet now (when they are expensive). They have to wait a year from now (or whenever they bought it) in which case it won't be worth nearly as much by the time they get it. Everyone still has the opportunity to buy the CE :-) I don't mind either of them.

I think this goes with the idea that some thing are out of control of ANet (NCSoft's decisions), but the in-game stuff is where ANet can really make a decision like this to show their appreciation/thanks.

EDIT: I think that people should be more concerned about the loot that's going to be sold by the two alliances that have access to the Elite Missions. That's where the money is and I think it'll dwarf anything the dragon can get. In fact, seeing as how entrance was cleared up in another thread, charging for entrance to the Elite Missions may be the money-maker..

Mordakai

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberNigma
Of course you could also say that it (birthday pets) rewarded those players that took a risk in the game succeeding from that early point. In this case, it is rewarding those people that took a risk in waiting for the CE (the risk that they wouldn't be the first ones to get say the new greens and make a million there). :-)
That's a good point. I bet you're happy you waited, eh, Cyber?

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

I'll buy one for 100+ and some ectos and shards .

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by agentnull

Here it goes, one more time. The problem I have is not that people who waited for the CE are getting rewarded for their patience. It is that they are getting rewarded with something they can sell in game.
did you see the sale of the person getting 1.2 MILLION for 4 stacks of (250) candy canes?

1k-1.2k is common so what is your real beef except that you didnt get one and are wanting to spoil it for the ones that waited?

agentnull

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Michigan

Renegades Causing Havoc

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberNigma
Of course you could also say that it (birthday pets) rewarded those players that took a risk in the game succeeding from that early point.
They paid $50 to play a game for as long as it lasted without paying any extra money (monthly fees). A regular video game costs the same amount of money. Please, tell me, what exactly was the risk, that the game might fail so fast they wouldn't have been able to play it through?

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberNigma
EDIT: I think that people should be more concerned about the loot that's going to be sold by the two alliances that have access to the Elite Missions. That's where the money is and I think it'll dwarf anything the dragon can get. In fact, seeing as how entrance was cleared up in another thread, charging for entrance to the Elite Missions may be the money-maker..
Neither this thread nor this argument is about the Elite Missions, and you're sidestepping the issue by saying that.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

Ya im still lost on the risk part.

Lord Cooper

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Black Death Knights

E/

when do we get our dragons?
i just logged in and no present... tried creating a new charater.. no present..


and yes i do have CE

agentnull

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Michigan

Renegades Causing Havoc

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Loviatar
Quote:
Originally Posted by agentnull
Here it goes, one more time. The problem I have is not that people who waited for the CE are getting rewarded for their patience. It is that they are getting rewarded with something they can sell in game.
did you see the sale of the person getting 1.2 MILLION for 4 stacks of (250) candy canes?

1k-1.2k is common so what is your real beef except that you didnt get one and are wanting to spoil it for the ones that waited?
Now, you're just being absurd. What does the price of candy canes have anything to do with what I'm talking about? And I don't want to spoil anything for the ones that waited. Please, read my posts before you say something stupid like that.

Queto

Queto

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Belgium

Dynasty Warriors [DW]

A/W

Yay, I got the CE too and it didn't have delay in my shop I'm still doubting though, sell it to buy 15k for my 6 chars, or keep it and show off...

Mordakai

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Cooper
when do we get our dragons?
i just logged in and no present... tried creating a new charater.. no present..


and yes i do have CE
According to latest chat log from Gaile, 10 days.

(read you the first time)

Lord Cooper

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Black Death Knights

E/

when do we get our dragons?
i just logged in and no present... tried creating a new charater.. no present..


and yes i do have CE

Sir Skullcrasher

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

whats more scary, this dragon that nuked eveyone in the beta event or evil Gwen with her endless supply of firestorm? As for this mini pet idea, would we get more different pets on different birthday?

As for this collector edition, i can't wait till i get mine and get the mini dragon!

The thing about selling this pet is that only ONE is per account meaning you can make all 4 pve characters but only the main one that you created will get it. So selling it would be up to the players that owned the account. Since there is only 1, people might not be willing to risk a rare mini for 100K + tons of ectos for it. Than again, golds are useful now in factions for those who is collecting armors such as 15k armors type.

Maxiemonster

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

I hope it doesn't look too good, I'm already kinda broke, and I don't feel like getting intrested in the CE, since I can't afford it xD

Nah.. Nice you're getting something, you diserve this, after long waiting. I know how you guys feel without Factions, and it sucks.

rollntider

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2005

anarchy

Me/Rt

all I know is I havent recieved the CE yet I preordered. Quit complaining, I dont have the game.

Lord Cooper

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Black Death Knights

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mordakai
According to latest chat log from Gaile, 10 days.

(read you the first time)
cheers

CyberNigma

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2006

San Antonio, TX

W/R

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mordakai
That's a good point. I bet you're happy you waited, eh, Cyber?
Well, I guess we can consider it an Alliance mascot. Chuck is still the guild mascot lol.. For those that don't know, I have a level 20 pig (warthog) that I capped in pre-searing named Chuck Norris. He used to be called Worf, but I renamed him. And yes, he has done the Drok's run with me a few times, much to the dissatisfaction of friends trying to run with me (he would block them at choke points causing them to die before he continued running with me lol). In fact those very friends have gone of specific warthog hunts in the jungle just because of him lol...

EDIT: In regards to the posts above talking about their pets, my characters have 1) Hearty Warthog - Chuck Norris, 2) Hearty Strider - Tiamat, 3) Hearty Dune Lizard - Charizard, 4) Elder Black Widow - Capn Stabbin.. :-)

Xaniera

Xaniera

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

The U.S. of A.

NuDE

Me/

This is pretty cool, I really hope the mini version flies around. For those of you who think that now the collector's edition is merely extra money to get a game with an item you can sell for 100K + more ectos than you can count, consider this: Who in the game would be stupid enough to sell it? I mean, it doesn't do much, but now you can brag about your patience in waiting for a CE in outposts while dancing AND in explorable areas with a dragon in a holding pattern above your head.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghull Ka

Me = Dragon.

You = Pwned.
^^ I think that sums it up quite nicely.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

Ok now im so lost, why do we have to know about your guilds mascot?

I would buy one just for having, gold is nothing to me but an item that I like is worth more.

agentnull

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Michigan

Renegades Causing Havoc

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Xaniera
For those of you who think that now the collector's edition is merely extra money to get a game with an item you can sell for 100K + more ectos than you can count, consider this: Who in the game would be stupid enough to sell it?
That (the part I bolded) is laugh-at-loud funny. Do you really, seriously want to get into a discussion about how smart/stupid the players of the game can be?


Quote:
Originally Posted by Xaniera
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghull Ka

Me = Dragon.

You = Pwned.
^^ I think that sums it up quite nicely.
It sums up your combined assumptions, maybe, but if you had actually read what I've been saying, you know I don't give a rat's ass about not getting the dragon. If I did, I'd buy the CE.

Sir Skullcrasher

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

ummm. there is not real confirmation on this pet being able to fly around.

Dart

Dart

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cantha

Prior Planning Prevents P*ss Poor Performance

R/Me

I was just about to say screw it and get the regular edition...if my other chars weren't going to benefit from the CE upgrade I was about to say forget it cuz who wants to wait till June to make their RT or Sin? Then shell out $60 so they have a cool dance? Not me :S

Way to go ArenaNet - I haven't been convinced as a PvE player that I like Factions that much...between the confusing streets and closed portals and THEN the elite missions exclusions...I have to say responding quickly to your annoyed vip CE customers was a very good move.

Dragon mini pet FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Count Feanor

Count Feanor

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Hellsing Organization or... RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!

The Royal Priesthood

N/W

[QUOTE=Loviatar]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Count Feanor
How can we tell how old our character's are? I think it's about time for some B-Day presents for me.

QUOTE]

/ age
Thanks!