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Viruzzz

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

11 May 2006 at 05:20 - 1

ok, i think i posted in another thread about a limit on the CE minipet offer, people didn't believe me, its understandable, i didn't have anything to back it up with, wasn't sure myself at the time.

anyway, on this online stores site it says the offer is limited to people who activate their account before may 31st
http://www.boxgame.net/product.asp?P_ID=132787
you can go there if you want, but theres no need says the same as my quote below, also, if you do, don't bother with the danish text on the site, all the important stuff is in english

Quote:

Factions Collector’s Edition Gift

Factions CE buyers, we have great news! Yesterday afternoon, to show our appreciation for your support and patience as you wait for your CE to arrive, we decided to create a special Collector's Edition Thank You Gift. If you purchase the CE and activate your access key prior to 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 31st, 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 implement this feature. We anticipate we will have these gifts ready within the next 10 days. And don't worry – all who activate a CE before the May 31st deadline will receive a Thank You Gift!

when i was told this was not true in the other thread i went researching a bit, and it does indeed not mention anything about a deadline on www.guildwars.com
i proceeded to send an e-mail to the store, asking where they got that information from, and wether it was a scam or not to make people buy it sooner or something.

i got a reply back (in danish though cause its a danish store)
i won't quote it cause theres no need, it quite simply says that
We have recieved this E-mail directly from NCSoft, sp i do believe the information is true
I couldn't get her to forward the e-mail they recieved, so i still don't have anything to prove it right or wrong.
I myself could care less, but i bet there are people still considering getting the CE
have anyone else seen this on some other site? i can't seem to find another site that mentions a deadline, maybe it is just a scam afterall?

also please note, i'm not trying to tell you what is right, i am trying to figure out myself.
Opinions are welcome, but facts are better

EndoftheSyringe

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Apathetic Eaters of Babies

W/Mo

11 May 2006 at 05:36 - 2

arggg

what if no stores around you even get the CE until after that

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

11 May 2006 at 05:38 - 3

Ouch... they need to update there website stuff to inform there is no deadline or put this info in or at least get Gaile or Alex to comment on this.

hmm It's also from NCSoft.. not Anet.

I was under the impression that there for all CE users which does have fixed number of those.

nugzta

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

11 May 2006 at 05:49 - 4

And thats why im not selling mine its gonna be the rarest mini

Jack Black Mack

Banned

Join Date: May 2006

Edge of Extinction [EOE]

N/Mo

11 May 2006 at 05:53 - 5

Too bad it's flooding the market right now and every page of the High-End forum has like 9/10 of it filled by "WTS MINI KUUNVAANG RAREST MINI!!!"...Trust me, the amount of people who are selling it is very high. Demand is average and supply is high, so rare may not be the word...

Viruzzz

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

11 May 2006 at 05:56 - 6

i am not sure if this is right, mind you. i am trying to find out!

Jack Black Mack

Banned

Join Date: May 2006

Edge of Extinction [EOE]

N/Mo

11 May 2006 at 05:57 - 7

I hope it is, because then people will just buy accounts w/ it and use Kuuvangang or w/e the hell his name is to get in-game money w/o going all out Ebay.

SAQ

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Melbourne/Taipei

Radicals Against Tyrants

N/

11 May 2006 at 06:04 - 8

I guess it's reasonable, the date 31st of May are there to give appreciation for those people who had to wait and had preorder CE before the game was even released on April 28th!

So whoever bought/registered CE after 31st of May will probably not be those people who had been waiting for CE since the release of Faction.

So I think it's reasonable.

Jack Black Mack

Banned

Join Date: May 2006

Edge of Extinction [EOE]

N/Mo

11 May 2006 at 06:06 - 9

Well, yeah, the point was a tribute to the patient people. They prob. don't want people just jumping on the bandwagon. Good idea IMO, but bad if some people live far away or actually HAVE been waiting but won't get it until after.

Navaros

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Mo/Me

11 May 2006 at 07:19 - 10

I thought Anet said a second batch of CE's would be shipping in June. If they ship with no CE mini pet for those customers, there's gonna be a lot of mighty peeved off people who bought the CE soley because they thought they'd be getting the CE mini pet. Only to be shocked and horrified to find out they won't after the fact.

Permasiel

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2005

Frozen Flame [ICE]

E/Mo

11 May 2006 at 09:25 - 11

That pet is annoying as hell with the flapping wings' sound 24/24. It's great for screenshots, but you just want to smash it when there's one in your party.

Viruzzz

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

11 May 2006 at 10:36 - 12

i like it. only pet that makes sounds when its idle.

Vahn Roi

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

[HiDE]

11 May 2006 at 11:01 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by nugzta

And thats why im not selling mine its gonna be the rarest mini

yeah, you and 100000 other people ;P

ThePadawan

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Augury Rock

Xen of the Pacific [XoO]

W/

11 May 2006 at 11:14 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viruzzz

i like it. only pet that makes sounds when its idle.

I find it quite annoying. I regularly farm UW with a Monk whose got one, and it resembles a dying nightmare imo... and a constant groaning becomes a pain too. :/

brokenkey

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

N/Me

11 May 2006 at 11:48 - 15

Since we've already been told that the second shipment of CE won't complete shipping until June, I think a May cut-off is very unlikely.

TruePlayer

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

11 May 2006 at 12:51 - 16

well... after more than one year with guildwars and arenanet-policy, i am very sure they won't tell us, before they abolish kuunavang for new ce-users...

DevilStick

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

East Coast US

11 May 2006 at 13:10 - 17

I'd be Ok with a May 31 deadline, I can understand why. I just wish we had official confirmation/denial of the date.

That way people can plan accordingly.

english storm

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/Mo

11 May 2006 at 13:39 - 18

it better not be! I ordered my CE before the release date and i am STILL waiting

If they don't let me have a mini pet because THEY can't supply me with a CE box set (due to their mess up) how is that fair???

boxterduke

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Walking the ruins of Ascalon

DVDF

Me/

11 May 2006 at 14:23 - 19

If this is true then it makes sense.
Kunnie was a thank you gift for people who waited a long time to get the CE in the first place.
People who already preordered the CE but did not get it on time.

If you buy CE a year from now then there is no reason for you to have Kunnie.

Alex Weekes

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2005

Brighton, UK

11 May 2006 at 14:39 - 20

I get bored of needing to say this, but ... trust the official source first

. Our news from May 4th quite clearly states that "... all who purchase a Collector’s Edition will receive a Thank You Gift!" There's no expiry date in that sentence. That's all there is to it.

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

11 May 2006 at 16:24 - 21

Ah Alex you have been a busy man this morning - thanks for the confirmation.... Trust most stores to not have the correct info >_<

kaya

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

NBK

11 May 2006 at 18:26 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Weekes

I get bored of needing to say this, but ... trust the official source first

. Our news from May 4th quite clearly states that "... all who purchase a Collector’s Edition will receive a Thank You Gift!" There's no expiry date in that sentence. That's all there is to it.

lol, i would have though you'd be used to it by now.

Gonzo

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

Netherlands

Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB]

W/

12 May 2006 at 12:04 - 23

Well Alex, at least you know the CE pet is much apreciated as people are concerned they might miss theirs

Leon_Ux-ixen

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

America, how I dispise it...

Order Of The Mystic Phoenix

R/Mo

12 May 2006 at 15:08 - 24

Yeah I can't wait to get CE of faction. I mean if I have Phoenix and a mini dragon flapping around I think I'll look dangerous enough not to be attacked whiling doing my Ranger runs lol Seriosly what montser in thier right mind is going to attack someone with two of Asia's most deadlest creatures backing him up?

Kool Pajamas

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2005

Maryland

Mage Elites [MAGE]

12 May 2006 at 16:19 - 25

On the Guild wars website it says you can only show one at a time.

Fractal Star

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

United Kingdom

None - i'm free lance at the mo'

E/

12 May 2006 at 16:22 - 26

Only one mini, yes. Phoenix isnt a mini

Kool Pajamas

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2005

Maryland

Mage Elites [MAGE]

12 May 2006 at 16:28 - 27

Oh didnt notice that. Was thinking phoenix was another type of mini.