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CK0

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

04 May 2006 at 20:14 - 201

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viruzzz

ok. it says something different on the site i visited.

just so you know. there is a deadline!

Good catch. This means all those planning to buy the June 30th shipment won't get this CE pet.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

04 May 2006 at 20:19 - 202

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viruzzz

ok. it says something different on the site i visited.

just so you know. there is a deadline!

WRONG SO FAR.

the GW site says every CE gets it.

where did that come from and give a link please

EDIT

Quote:

You will find your gift on the first character you bring into the game after we are able to implement this feature. We anticipate we will have these gifts ready within the next 10 days. And don't worry – all who purchase a Collector's Edition will receive a Thank You Gift!

koneko

Site Contributor

Join Date: Sep 2005

38??16′ N 140??52′ E

Mo/Me

04 May 2006 at 20:24 - 203

I don't see what Viruzzz said at all...

From guildwars.com:

Quote:

Factions CE buyers, we have great news! To show our appreciation for your support and patience as you wait for your CE to arrive, we decided yesterday afternoon to create a special Collector's Edition Thank You Gift. When you activate your Factions Collector's Edition access key, you will receive an in-game gift box containing a miniature of the dragon Kuunavang! Double click the box to reveal your miniature dragon. The gift will be one per account and will function like a Birthday Miniature. That is, they will be tradable, sellable (for in-game currency only!), or exchangeable between your characters. You will find your gift on the first character you bring into the game after we are able to implement this feature. We anticipate we will have these gifts ready within the next 10 days. And don't worry – all who purchase a Collector's Edition will receive a Thank You Gift!

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 20:24 - 204

not to be greedy, but i kinda hope there is a deadline. then there would be less of theese things floating around. makes it a little more special for the ones that actually did have to wait, not just to any mofo who jumped on the bandwaggon when they heard the ce was comming with this.

koneko

Site Contributor

Join Date: Sep 2005

38??16′ N 140??52′ E

Mo/Me

04 May 2006 at 20:27 - 205

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaya

not to be greedy, but i kinda hope there is a deadline. then there would be less of theese things floating around. makes it a little more special for the ones that actually did have to wait, not just to any mofo who jumped on the bandwaggon when they heard the ce was comming with this.

And what would happen to those of us that have been waiting patiently for the CE that will undoubtedly have to wait even longer until June 30 for the next batch if that were the case? Hm?

I put in a pre-order for the CE, and I'm willing to bet that I will have to wait that long to play because my retailer is incompetent.

I don't see it on the main site, so it should not be taken seriously until a valid link is provided.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

04 May 2006 at 20:27 - 206

A deadline would be so wrong.

The first batch of CEs are already sold out in some areas, some people wil have to wait until June 30 for the second batch!

Two months without Factions?!? They deserve TWO Dragons!

Tiny Spirit

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Swift Assassins

N/

04 May 2006 at 20:36 - 207

Glad I waited for CE.. ahh patience is a virtue

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 20:43 - 208

Quote:

Originally Posted by koneko

And what would happen to those of us that have been waiting patiently for the CE that will undoubtedly have to wait even longer until June 30 for the next batch if that were the case? Hm?

I put in a pre-order for the CE, and I'm willing to bet that I will have to wait that long to play because my retailer is incompetent.

I don't see it on the main site, so it should not be taken seriously until a valid link is provided.

all i was really getting at was it would be nice if they could somehow manage who gets a dragon, so not everyone and their dog have them. as long as they sell CE's with dragons, from now on 95% of the people that buy factions will buy the CE. ya, the dragon is cool, but we all know that the biggest reason its cool is cause it's limited. if everyone in the game had one, then it would be the most gay mini in the game. Then what kind of gift would that be to the ones like us that had to wait?
but of course, they're not gonna limit theese until everyone has had a fair chance at getting a CE & a dragon. But if they let it go too long, then you can say goodbye to your special dragon, cause it'll be as cool as poop

Xaniera

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

The U.S. of A.

NuDE

Me/

04 May 2006 at 21:15 - 209

Hey guys, there's a new post on the Guild Wars Website! They have a screenshot of the new dragons!
Kuunavang Screenshot
Awesome to every last detail!

Edit: Did the link wrong

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

04 May 2006 at 21:24 - 210

wow so the dragon do hover or fly around! I'm going to get collector edition right away!

SilentAssassin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

Remnants of Ascalon, KT alliance

R/N

04 May 2006 at 21:32 - 211

I am really looking forward to this,

ty A.net, hehe

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

04 May 2006 at 21:35 - 212

will the big minipets be a help or an hindrence?

for one thing you could accidentally think the dragon were the ranger's phoenix pet and attack it in the HEAT of the battle, and get the smack down a second before you realize your mistake, that you can't attack that dragon

anyway, interesting

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 21:36 - 213

wow, that looks tight. :O

vinegrower

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Song of the Forsaken

E/

04 May 2006 at 21:52 - 214

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xaniera

Hey guys, there's a new post on the Guild Wars Website! They have a screenshot of the new dragons!
Kuunavang Screenshot
Awesome to every last detail!

Edit: Did the link wrong

that is probably the coolest looking one so far.

I'm still going to sell mine though. If anyone wants to reserve it, let me know.

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 21:59 - 215

/reserved for kaya's guild mate. let me know what price you'll want for it once you get it.

828168

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

04 May 2006 at 21:59 - 216

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighwyn

I don't think anyone is arguing about fairness, they all don't mind them getting the item. Some just feel they should be able to sell it to others, and some feel they shouldnt o_0. And as an FYI, I don't think any mini-pet should be sellable.

Finally a fair and reasonable argument being presented... But unfortunately, if the first batches of mini-pets are sellable, then any mini-pets regardless of circumstances needs to be sellable. What do you think is better? People spending extra money on CE to support the developers of the game and in return get items that may be worth a good sum in game, or people using that extra money and use fleabay or other sources to buy gold? We all know it's against the policy, but does it stop everyone from doing so? Just like we all know what the speed limit is when we're driving, but are we all going to be doing that? And stop saying you get those extra junk with the boxes. I can bet you those extra junk doesn't cost anywhere near $20-30 for those items. Stickers, book, cd, etc... figure out the costs of those items and you'll be surprise those extra items only costs $2 or so to make. I'm sure the marketing for the game costs way more.

Xaniera

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

The U.S. of A.

NuDE

Me/

04 May 2006 at 22:01 - 217

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwh6913

will the big minipets be a help or an hindrence?

for one thing you could accidentally think the dragon were the ranger's phoenix pet and attack it in the HEAT of the battle, and get the smack down a second before you realize your mistake, that you can't attack that dragon

anyway, interesting

It shouldn't be too much of a problem, seeing as how it's a lot smaller than the real thing, and it doesn't attack anything anyways so you wouldn't find it much of a threat. In PvP I generally try to take out the owner of the pet first anyways, he/she usually does more damage. I'd guess the dragon would dissapear after the owner died, if you can even take those out in PvP.

Dr Strangelove

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2005

Wasting away again in Margaritaville

[HOTR]

04 May 2006 at 22:03 - 218

Yknow, it's a minor difficulty in a great game guys....

sic6669er

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: May 2006

Dark Lord Of Carnage

A/R

04 May 2006 at 22:22 - 219

i am still waiting on mine to arrive...

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 22:22 - 220

Quote:

Originally Posted by 828168

Finally a fair and reasonable argument being presented... But unfortunately, if the first batches of mini-pets are sellable, then any mini-pets regardless of circumstances needs to be sellable. What do you think is better? People spending extra money on CE to support the developers of the game and in return get items that may be worth a good sum in game, or people using that extra money and use fleabay or other sources to buy gold? We all know it's against the policy, but does it stop everyone from doing so? Just like we all know what the speed limit is when we're driving, but are we all going to be doing that? And stop saying you get those extra junk with the boxes. I can bet you those extra junk doesn't cost anywhere near $20-30 for those items. Stickers, book, cd, etc... figure out the costs of those items and you'll be surprise those extra items only costs $2 or so to make. I'm sure the marketing for the game costs way more.

Seeing as how the birthday mini's are random and how one person might want a turtle while the other wants a hydra, but they both get something different, I think it's totally acceptable that they're tradeable. Might as well give us the oppertunity to get what we want, instead of being stuck with a bone when we want crackers. And, because of suppy and demand they're gonna cost a ton, but after 1 year, they'll be as cheap as dirt. Every fad comes and goes just like the last one. This too will pass. But i agree with anet on their decision to make mini's tradeable. Analogy: Why trap us in a mud hole when they dont know if we like being dirty or not?

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

04 May 2006 at 22:28 - 221

Here the pic so people can see this cute dragon so people can see it in the forum

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 22:37 - 222

when looking at it with the ranger sitting next to it, it still looks pretty big. I wonder if they scaled it down the same as they did the other mini's. cause that would still make it pretty big. But anywho the size looks good.

Angel Develin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Lions Arch

Minions of Kronos

N/Me

04 May 2006 at 22:52 - 223

OMG I can't sleep now :S
Can't wait for this and my birthday gift both allmost at the same time.
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

zerohaste

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

04 May 2006 at 22:53 - 224

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viruzzz

ok. it says something different on the site i visited.

just so you know. there is a deadline!

I'm not sure where you got that, but the official Guild Wars US Website says nothing of a deadline, therefore I'd say your source is wrong.

Rex the Unloving

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

California, U.S

N/

04 May 2006 at 22:55 - 225

from the official guild wars website.

Willy Rockwell

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

04 May 2006 at 22:57 - 226

Can I get her to follow me around?

Xaniera

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

The U.S. of A.

NuDE

Me/

04 May 2006 at 23:04 - 227

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willy Rockwell

Can I get her to follow me around?

If you mean the dragon, yes, it will follow you around and do its best at taunting non-CE players.
If you mean the ranger, you'll have to ask her.

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

04 May 2006 at 23:04 - 228

i already got dibs on the ranger. /too bad 4 u

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

04 May 2006 at 23:06 - 229

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex the Unloving

from the official guild wars website.

I was trying to prevent the bottom scroll bar to kick in from the size of thie image but people do need to see the ranger for size comparison.

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Land of the Z Chest \o/

[NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil.

W/

04 May 2006 at 23:09 - 230

if I remember correctly(from Gaile chat ingame)...that is Gaile's Ranger?

to Xaniera: Yup. I think you are mentioning her Tyrian charac. but she has a faction ranger.

Xaniera

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

The U.S. of A.

NuDE

Me/

04 May 2006 at 23:12 - 231

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

if I remember correctly(from Gaile chat ingame)...that is Gaile's Ranger?

Maybe, if she got new armor. Gaile had starter (pre-searing) ranger armor last time I checked.

Still can't believe I'll be getting such a bonus in a couple days, I'll go do a dance with my backups whilst a dragon flaps 'round my head when it arrives.

h4mx0r

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2006

Asian Fanatics [AF]

A/Mo

04 May 2006 at 23:12 - 232

ha, I went to ebgames today, and lo! they are indeed recieving some CE copies tomorrow, and I was among the first the pre-order :O booyeah!

this CE dragon pwns that lame jade armor I got.

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

04 May 2006 at 23:53 - 233

I want Gaile as my pet too!

Queen Undertaker

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

Sim Techs

R/N

04 May 2006 at 23:55 - 234

hehe funny BOB, baby steps BOB. or in this case with wings, fly low BOB.

yes I will have to get the ce now, was goign to be a week before i get game, tight on money but now have to fork over a tad more for the dragon. When they asked what new pets the ranger should get, I asked for the dragon seeing they doing heavy asian theme, and I had one already in EQ2.

later and enjoy him, BOB that is.

Ardrid

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

Richmond, VA

Dragon Mares [DM]

E/Me

05 May 2006 at 00:08 - 235

Quote:

Originally Posted by 828168

Finally a fair and reasonable argument being presented... But unfortunately, if the first batches of mini-pets are sellable, then any mini-pets regardless of circumstances needs to be sellable. What do you think is better? People spending extra money on CE to support the developers of the game and in return get items that may be worth a good sum in game, or people using that extra money and use fleabay or other sources to buy gold? We all know it's against the policy, but does it stop everyone from doing so? Just like we all know what the speed limit is when we're driving, but are we all going to be doing that? And stop saying you get those extra junk with the boxes. I can bet you those extra junk doesn't cost anywhere near $20-30 for those items. Stickers, book, cd, etc... figure out the costs of those items and you'll be surprise those extra items only costs $2 or so to make. I'm sure the marketing for the game costs way more.

I don't know, I'd have to say the extras do account for about $20. If you buy the soundtrack separately, it'll cost you $10. Yeah, you can make the argument that the stuff probably cost $2 to make, but you can make that argument for a lot of things you buy. You think the t-shirts and jeans you buy really cost $20-30 to make? Hell, the USB cables you can buy from BB cost $5 to make and they sell them for $25. In either case, I'm happy about the dragon (I worked out a way to have my cake and eat it too) and I look forward to checking it out next week. Will I sell? I guess that depends on much someone wants to give me. As it stands right now, based on the screenshots, it looks way too cool to sell.

Cygnus_Zero

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

N/Me

05 May 2006 at 01:10 - 236

Am I the only one not excited about this? I freaked when I 1st found out about the mini pets, got myself a shiro and bone dragon, and honestly am very dissapointed. You can't use them in towns. They dont do anything aside from hang around. Usually when I am outside im busy fighting and noone cares about this little thing moving around. I actually got yelled at in a group the other day because my bone dragon makes noise. So I dont use it anymore. If you could use them in towns, that would completely change their lack of appeal for me.

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

05 May 2006 at 01:27 - 237

These mini pets are the same as the mini pets in WoW, they've always been neutral and just hung around. Although if they can appear in town, it would be kick ass, but I'm sure there's legit reasons why they cannot appear in town.

Cygnus_Zero

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

N/Me

05 May 2006 at 01:31 - 238

Yeah im sure they have a reason. But because of that, I completely lost interest in them. They were cool for about 2 days. I think the Kuunavang is a nice thank you gift, but I cant get over the fact that you can't use them in towns.

Ardrid

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

Richmond, VA

Dragon Mares [DM]

E/Me

05 May 2006 at 02:49 - 239

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

Am I the only one not excited about this? I freaked when I 1st found out about the mini pets, got myself a shiro and bone dragon, and honestly am very dissapointed. You can't use them in towns. They dont do anything aside from hang around. Usually when I am outside im busy fighting and noone cares about this little thing moving around. I actually got yelled at in a group the other day because my bone dragon makes noise. So I dont use it anymore. If you could use them in towns, that would completely change their lack of appeal for me.

Unless you rolled them, part of the reason you might not be excited now, and disappointed, is because you spent money on them.

Siren

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

05 May 2006 at 03:33 - 240

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_bernal FTW

THIS is the goddamn reason these things don't need to be tradeable....
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3025711

gganetkkthxbye

P.S. I bet b/o will be 1 Mil+

But think about the market. The money is merely being exchanged, correct? Meaning it's just one high-ender transfering his money to a new high-ender. It's nothing to be worried about. Even if it happens many, many times. It'll have an impact on the game just like greens did. Or just like any other brand-spanking new "rare" item did. And that impact was what? A sudden burst of high prices, then a major drop-off.

It's nothing to fret over, it's the way things work with everything in this game, and it's not a valid reason to make anything non-transferable.