So in the tradition of using ill-defined periods of time ("summer" "later this year"), Anet said they were willing to sell additional character slots to people who wanted them. Personally I think it's a lovely idea. I will be buying 3 of them so I have 8 PvE and one PvP (this is assuming the error 007 issue gets fixed).
Does anyone actually know or has heard anything about how this will be done or when?
And out of curiousity, will you be buying them, how many?
Character slots for sale... when?
Sofia Sofia Sofia
Guinevere Ac
gaile said "june"... guess we're near
dargon
In the immortal words of John Carmack "When it's done and not a moment before", or would you like to buy a character slot and have it wipe out your storage?
Kook~NBK~
"Soon" from the POV of a business looking to increase it's bottom line is as soon as they get it developed with all the bugs worked out so that the character buying option doens't screw up its customers' account.
Be patient, having 6 slots should keep you entertained while you're waiting. If not, then those new slots you buy won't keep you entertained long enough to make them worth buying in the first place.
Be patient, having 6 slots should keep you entertained while you're waiting. If not, then those new slots you buy won't keep you entertained long enough to make them worth buying in the first place.
lyra_song
It better be here by july ~_~
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Guinevere Ac
gaile said "june"... guess we're near
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lets have a linkie to that june for proof please
Bane of Worlds
I would love to safely buy the same chapter to the same account instead just that $10 options
I'm been dying to add a CE key :lol:
what's the point really?
IMHO
it's not wise to add another key just for some features like backup dancers or the divine aura since that's just throwing away cash
what you like paying $70 for just a divine aura or backup dancers and some stage lights?
I'm been dying to add a CE key :lol:
what's the point really?
IMHO
it's not wise to add another key just for some features like backup dancers or the divine aura since that's just throwing away cash
what you like paying $70 for just a divine aura or backup dancers and some stage lights?
Loviatar
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I would love to safely buy the same chapter to the same account instead just that $10 options
I'm been dying to add a CE key :lol: |
if you really want the backup dancers you can buy a CE and add the key.you will not get any more slots but you will get the backup dancers as it will simply overwrite the regular key to a CE key.
officially confirmed by Anet
Matsumi
I really hope they hurry up with this, I don't want to delete another character, and would like an additional 2 slots to my account.
Bane of Worlds
I would really like another option then just that $10 per characters slots
for example, you buy the same exact chapter you already own and add that key to your existing account will yield extra character slots
why? you can finally buy a CE and add that key to your existing account without just those features
who wouldn't want that?
same goes for the SE keys being added to accounts which also yield slots
Disclaimer:This is not confirmed by Anet but a good option
for example, you buy the same exact chapter you already own and add that key to your existing account will yield extra character slots
why? you can finally buy a CE and add that key to your existing account without just those features
who wouldn't want that?
same goes for the SE keys being added to accounts which also yield slots
Disclaimer:This is not confirmed by Anet but a good option
Gaile Gray
Hey, guys,
I don't recall every saying a specific month for the Character Slot availability. I'm pretty sure that I did not, 'cause I don't have that detail quite yet!
This is rather a significant undertaking, and I don't have a precise timeline on availability. As I recall when we first mentioned it, it wasn't going to be a distant offering, but I honestly don't know if it's this month, next month, or later in the summer. I will ask the designers and programmers and see if someone has a little more information on this, with apologies for the current vague answer.
I don't recall every saying a specific month for the Character Slot availability. I'm pretty sure that I did not, 'cause I don't have that detail quite yet!
This is rather a significant undertaking, and I don't have a precise timeline on availability. As I recall when we first mentioned it, it wasn't going to be a distant offering, but I honestly don't know if it's this month, next month, or later in the summer. I will ask the designers and programmers and see if someone has a little more information on this, with apologies for the current vague answer.
Killmur
[In desperate like voice]Must...have...extra...slots...now...!
Lately I have been redoing characters slightly out of boredom. Actually I plan on keeping my characters as is for good. Getting tired of of redoing characters. I wanna turn my account into hopefully a 12 slotter. Can't wait for the official official word on when the program will be released.
Lately I have been redoing characters slightly out of boredom. Actually I plan on keeping my characters as is for good. Getting tired of of redoing characters. I wanna turn my account into hopefully a 12 slotter. Can't wait for the official official word on when the program will be released.
Mtank325
Does that mean we should take to the streets?
Killmur
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Does that mean we should take to the streets?
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Shadowfox1125
Grr.. must have more characters named ______ Evelgest... >_>
Cash
yeah im hoping for sooner rather than later. i scrubbed my ranger and necro on my first acct (have warrior and mule as 3rd and 4th) so i can hold more stuff. planning on buying 3 slots (have W, Mo, Ele, Sin, Rit, Mes on main acct now) and remaking ranger and necro and having a PvP full time slot. definately not buying 2 copies of any expansion when i can just spend 30bucks to have it all on one account and have my other acct just be 4 mules.
Guinevere Ac
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
lets have a linkie to that june for proof please |
Does-it-Matter
You know, I had June stuck in my head too for some reason, I could have sworn it was because someone offical said so...
Though, this is the official statement from GuildWars.com
Soon is a funny word.
Though, this is the official statement from GuildWars.com
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Character Slots Offered 20 April 2006 We are happy to announce that you will be able purchase additional character slots for your Guild Wars account beginning this summer for $9.99 U.S. (or equivalent). Each new slot will enable you to add a new character to your account with full access to all of the content your current characters enjoy. We'll have more details to share soon! |
Jiao Yang
I think I will only be buying one, so I can have to pvp slots A second one may come in handy someday..
A second one may come in handy someday..
Andy_M
Did they mention which year ?
Snowman
Simply look at the official announcment on the mainwebsite...
http://www.guildwars.com/newsarchive/2006-04.php
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Character Slots Offered 20 April 2006
We are happy to announce that you will be able purchase additional character slots for your Guild Wars account beginning this summer for $9.99 U.S. (or equivalent). Each new slot will enable you to add a new character to your account with full access to all of the content your current characters enjoy. We'll have more details to share soon!
It just says "this summer"... Anyone remember that the Sorrows Furnace update was in "summer".. and it was released in the final hours in the very last possible day of "summer"...
Thing to remember with ANET's time estimations is to never get your hopes up!
Gaile said that Improved storage would be released at Factions, if not, "very soon after".... its coming up to two months later, so that gives you an idea of what "very soon" means to ANET.
http://www.guildwars.com/newsarchive/2006-04.php
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Character Slots Offered 20 April 2006
We are happy to announce that you will be able purchase additional character slots for your Guild Wars account beginning this summer for $9.99 U.S. (or equivalent). Each new slot will enable you to add a new character to your account with full access to all of the content your current characters enjoy. We'll have more details to share soon!
It just says "this summer"... Anyone remember that the Sorrows Furnace update was in "summer".. and it was released in the final hours in the very last possible day of "summer"...
Thing to remember with ANET's time estimations is to never get your hopes up!
Gaile said that Improved storage would be released at Factions, if not, "very soon after".... its coming up to two months later, so that gives you an idea of what "very soon" means to ANET.
Fitz Rinley
I figure the only improved storage is going to be purchaseable at $9.99 for USD for 40 slots and an option to add one belt pouch, two bags, and two runes of holding for an additional in game gold sink. The benefits are:
1. GW develops a new gold sink in minor items.
2. $9.99 gets 45 of the approx. 200 needed additional slots per account, or $49.95 USD per account just for storage.
3. Each additional character above that is another $9.99 and need for more storage.
1. GW develops a new gold sink in minor items.
2. $9.99 gets 45 of the approx. 200 needed additional slots per account, or $49.95 USD per account just for storage.
3. Each additional character above that is another $9.99 and need for more storage.
yesitsrob
Hm, on the subject of updates that we are wanting... My boots still only give +10 vs physical 
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I'm looking forward to more character slots too, I could do with the storage and extra slots for convenience because i can get horribly lazy
.I'm looking forward to more character slots too, I could do with the storage and extra slots for convenience because i can get horribly lazy
Dj Tano
im afraid of buying 2-3 and then getting 2 free slots with the next gw anyway...
Ninna
no offense but "soon" for ANET means 6 to 12+ months
took ANET 5 months to release Sorrows Furnace (after it was mentioned)
took ANET 9 months to release ObserverMode (after it was mentioned)
took ANET 5 months to release Sorrows Furnace (after it was mentioned)
took ANET 9 months to release ObserverMode (after it was mentioned)
linh
This summer, summer in Australia or summer in Europe ?
ducktape
It is kinda mean to finally confirm they will let us purchase additional slots and then say "soon!" and "this summer!" and then leave us writhing in agony for almost two months, wondering how much longer we have to wait to buy it. I hope the long wait is due to them exploring how many (tons) of slots we can buy on our accounts. It would be nice to at least get a more specific release date estimate on the slot purchases from them. 
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by ducktape
I hope the long wait is due to them exploring how many (tons) of slots we can buy on our accounts. It would be nice to at least get a more specific release date estimate on the slot purchases from them.
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i can see it now.3 rows of 6 slots.............
naaa............lets not be pikers...........4 rows of 8 slots
SilentAssassin
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Originally Posted by Ninna
no offense but "soon" for ANET means 6 to 12+ months
took ANET 5 months to release Sorrows Furnace (after it was mentioned) took ANET 9 months to release ObserverMode (after it was mentioned) |
Why can't you be happy that they give you these updates, that they will give you the possibility of buying new slots...
It's not that when they say something that they just can put their whole team on an update like that. Chapter 3 and many other more important stuff have to get rdy and I am rly happy that they descided to sell us slots, that means they do listen to the community.
Markaedw
I hope it is soon, I have so much stuff for my sin just waiting for him to claim it.
Sofia Sofia Sofia
Well, this is not really like the "Summer Update" thing cause that would not have made them more money.
The new slots thing is easy, they have to change a few technical things and then just start raking in the cash. I'm sure the motivation factor on the extra slots deal is far greater than the one for Sorrow's Furnace.
The new slots thing is easy, they have to change a few technical things and then just start raking in the cash. I'm sure the motivation factor on the extra slots deal is far greater than the one for Sorrow's Furnace.
generik
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Originally Posted by SilentAssassin
Chapter 3 and many other more important stuff have to get rdy and I am rly happy that they descided to sell us slots, that means they do listen to the community.
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Besides people have already paid for their 2nd/3rd accounts, hmm, let's foist them again by touting the advantages of "not having to unlock your pvp skills over and over" and sell slots back to them instead!
I wouldn't be surprised if they've already planned this from day 1 really.
Cjlr
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Originally Posted by linhlh
This summer, summer in Australia or summer in Europe ?
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Although actually they do have summer in those places. I should know, I live in one of them. But if you ever try asking Joe American about Canadian summers, you'd be convinced there was no such thing. At which point you'd probably point out that Windsor is farther south than Seattle, and probably cough something about Alaska under your breath.
Bane of Worlds
lil vague on which part of the world summer she may have talked about but at least we'll get more info when she visits again
draxynnic
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Originally Posted by Cjlr
A scary thought. A scary thought indeed. But why not take it further? How about a summer that never happens? Summer in Canada! Summer in Siberia!
Although actually they do have summer in those places. I should know, I live in one of them. But if you ever try asking Joe American about Canadian summers, you'd be convinced there was no such thing. At which point you'd probably point out that Windsor is farther south than Seattle, and probably cough something about Alaska under your breath. |
Actually, I think the poles are where the changes due to season are the largest in terms of degrees (although don't go quoting me on that). It's just that from the viewpoint of someone closer to the equator, it's always freezing.
And just to poke fun... I predict the Australian summer of '08. ANet was founded by ex-Blizzard people, after all...
Skawtt
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
Hey, guys,
I don't recall every saying a specific month for the Character Slot availability. I'm pretty sure that I did not, 'cause I don't have that detail quite yet! This is rather a significant undertaking, and I don't have a precise timeline on availability. As I recall when we first mentioned it, it wasn't going to be a distant offering, but I honestly don't know if it's this month, next month, or later in the summer. I will ask the designers and programmers and see if someone has a little more information on this, with apologies for the current vague answer. |
Slainster
well thats why I have 2 accounts... it would be nice to have them merged into one, but having 2 does give you a few options (like running yourself for free, having storage characters etc etc). Originally I had used all 4 slots, with 2 extra from factions, Ive made a Ritualist, and am trying my hardest to keep one slot free for PVP.. Extra slots would be nice.. but i dont think i will be to fussed
PsychoX
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Originally Posted by Eve The Sorceress
lil vague on which part of the world summer she may have talked about but at least we'll get more info when she visits again
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Rangerdav
Wow i really need these slots soon. I hope by summer they mean June 21st, but i highly doubt it.
Im about to delete my decked out lvl20 ranger just so i can try out an ele... and what about PvP... oooo please hurry anet, there is a world in need of your aid.
Im about to delete my decked out lvl20 ranger just so i can try out an ele... and what about PvP... oooo please hurry anet, there is a world in need of your aid.
Markaedw
You forgot the added bonus of not having to beg for 50g to open storage.