Good news for European gamers, though I now want to cry as the first link on the press release has a UK site selling a copy of (the non-import) GW for £15 cheaper than what I payed for.
European Pre-Order Press Release
HotSnack
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Good news for European gamers, though I now want to cry as the first link on the press release has a UK site selling a copy of (the non-import) GW for £15 cheaper than what I payed for.
Good news for European gamers, though I now want to cry as the first link on the press release has a UK site selling a copy of (the non-import) GW for £15 cheaper than what I payed for.
Devil's Dictionary
Bloody hell! 15 pounds difference? I feel your pain, Snack. Can you cancel your order or is it too late?
HotSnack
No, it's non-refundable once you get the pre-order package (the price you pay for being a GW addict I guess).
Whosa Skylore
how much is 15 pounds to american dollers?? and does this mean no european gamers could play these recent BWE?? well this is good knows, even tho im american 
well this is surly good knews and i hope well see more european gamers next BWE 
well this is surly good knews and i hope well see more european gamers next BWE 
Liquid
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[SIZE=2]Thank you for your order.[/SIZE]
Devil's Dictionary
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how much is 15 pounds to american dollers??
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.Congrats, Liquid.
HotSnack
Argh! why must you rub salt into my wounds Liquid!? 
(I get the Censor's Icon, fortunately I do play monk, unfortunately I will hardly ever use the Smite line... as with most monks I'd imagine.)
Ahem. Anyways Death has already got the money conversion, as for what most European's have been doing to keep participating in the BWEs, it was either try and enter into as many pass code competitions/giveaways as possible, or live off friend's passes from guild mates.
Well, hopefully these pre-order gifts are nothing more than trophy items anyway, that only give you a slight edge while in pre-searing.
(I get the Censor's Icon, fortunately I do play monk, unfortunately I will hardly ever use the Smite line... as with most monks I'd imagine.)Ahem. Anyways Death has already got the money conversion, as for what most European's have been doing to keep participating in the BWEs, it was either try and enter into as many pass code competitions/giveaways as possible, or live off friend's passes from guild mates.
Well, hopefully these pre-order gifts are nothing more than trophy items anyway, that only give you a slight edge while in pre-searing.
Mumblyfish
Haha. I get the game two weeks late, I pay ten quid more for the privilege, and I get the Censor's Worthless Sodding Trinket, to boot. Hahahahahahahahahaha[SIZE=3]gagaghagagurgle[/SIZE]. That out of the way, it's nice us Europeans aren't actually being treated like damp arse. Our pre-order item just might be useful to non-Warriors/Rangers.
Devil's Dictionary
Honestly, I believe Arenanet should've done that prior. Nobody's a winner in this situation because imagine the number of cancellations US stores will now get.
At least you guys have a unique item.
At least you guys have a unique item.
Gaile Gray
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Honestly, I believe Arenanet should've done that prior.
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Haha. I get the game two weeks late, I pay ten quid more for the privilege, and I get the Censor's Worthless Sodding Trinket, to boot. Hahahahahahahahahaha[SIZE=3]gagaghagagurgle[/SIZE]. That out of the way, it's nice us Europeans aren't actually being treated like damp arse. Our pre-order item just might be useful to non-Warriors/Rangers.
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I think this is one of the most exciting bits of news we've put out. More Europeans in Guild Wars! Yaaay!!!
rvr279
So, maybe this is a silly question, but I'm asking anyways. 
I’ve been looking over the various pre-order items and frankly the Chimeric Prism seems the most tantalizing, if solely because it seems to be a more versatile item — being able to boost primary stats for any character type.
However, I'm in the US. Though, I have been contemplating preordering a European GW copy for the Prism (there is little difference in price it would appear). However, I'm a little unsure if this is a good idea. My biggest concern is on the network side of things... would a European edition connect solely to European servers, or even just to European master servers?
While I certainly wouldn't mind playing with all the great people on the other side of the pond, I do have local friends here in the US I'd like to play with, and I'd be concerned for what connecting to Europe might do to with my ping (assuming I have no choice given the nature of the box).
Are the actual games in the box identical between US and European? Does Guild Wars offer an ability to choose location or primary servers?
Thanks!
I’ve been looking over the various pre-order items and frankly the Chimeric Prism seems the most tantalizing, if solely because it seems to be a more versatile item — being able to boost primary stats for any character type.
However, I'm in the US. Though, I have been contemplating preordering a European GW copy for the Prism (there is little difference in price it would appear). However, I'm a little unsure if this is a good idea. My biggest concern is on the network side of things... would a European edition connect solely to European servers, or even just to European master servers?
While I certainly wouldn't mind playing with all the great people on the other side of the pond, I do have local friends here in the US I'd like to play with, and I'd be concerned for what connecting to Europe might do to with my ping (assuming I have no choice given the nature of the box).
Are the actual games in the box identical between US and European? Does Guild Wars offer an ability to choose location or primary servers?
Thanks!
thaumaturge
Now it's time for Guild Wars in Australia, haven't seen it anwhere apart from a few online stores that would be no doubt ordering it from overseas. Retailers don't know about this game
Gaile Gray
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Now it's time for Guild Wars in Australia, haven't seen it anwhere apart from a few online stores that would be no doubt ordering it from overseas. Retailers don't know about this game
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Also, keep in mind that, while it doesn't address the preorder situation, Guild Wars will be available as a download from the PlayNC website when the game is released. There are certainly multiple advantages to preordering, but you will have several options for getting the retail version.
thaumaturge
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Soon... very very soon.
Also, keep in mind that, while it doesn't address the preorder situation, Guild Wars will be available as a download from the PlayNC website when the game is released. There are certainly multiple advantages to preordering, but you will have several options for getting the retail version. |
Thanks for the info
Alex Weekes
A deal to have Guild Wars retailed in Australia through EB Games has been confirmed now. I do not (yet) know the exact release date - at the latest, it will be the end of May however last I heard we were still pushing for it to be as close to April 28th as possible.
Those who buy from EB Games will be getting the European box with the Euro box contents; so everything will have the correct spelling.
Preorder and CE negotiations are still in progress.
Those who buy from EB Games will be getting the European box with the Euro box contents; so everything will have the correct spelling
.Preorder and CE negotiations are still in progress.
LoneDust
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Those who buy from EB Games will be getting the European box with the Euro box contents; so everything will have the correct spelling
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spiritofcat
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Originally Posted by Alex Weekes
A deal to have Guild Wars retailed in Australia through EB Games has been confirmed now. I do not (yet) know the exact release date - at the latest, it will be the end of May however last I heard we were still pushing for it to be as close to April 28th as possible.
Those who buy from EB Games will be getting the European box with the Euro box contents; so everything will have the correct spelling .Preorder and CE negotiations are still in progress. |
I'm glad I preordered mine through an online store that has imported it from somewhere. This way I get to play from the 27th
Alex Weekes
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If that's one of the reasons for Euro version in Au, than are the Canadian release also the European version?
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DarkWasp
Howcome America always gets these kind of things first?
Dreamsmith
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Howcome America always gets these kind of things first? |
IceD'Bear
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Howcome America always gets these kind of things first? |
(The german version was released months before the english one.)
US mostly gets games etc. first because the majority of games are made there, simple as that.
thaumaturge
US gamers also get games first because they represent the largest chunk in the market.