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Loviatar · Mar 22, 2005, 10:06 PM // 22:06

there is a collectors item as well but i forget what it is

you will not be left out itemwise but who knows if it will be useful to you (or me)

CheopisIV · Mar 22, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07

Again, the weapon/item may be a useless trinket that shows prestige (beta CoH people were actually "shiny") but I'd like to know if its going to be a "pick a character to have the thingie" or if all 4 chars get one? More than likely the pick-a-char route.

Aria · Mar 22, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07

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Originally Posted by Chev of Hardass

That may be the coolest/worst thing I have heard all day. I am getting the Collectors Edition purely for the headset and cloth map, I thought I would not loose the Shield (not that I anticipated using it with my new main character, Mo/R). I guess I had gotten the impression that I would get both. Oh well, I would rather have the Aura anyway. I will pick up one of them fancy atribute gaining shields later on in the game when I need it anyway.

Um.. you DO get both.

That is, of course, assuming that you put your CE code into the same account that you put your preorder code in.

Gaile has confirmed this also.

Don't worry..

And yes, all characters get it. Even if you delete the character later, the new character you create will also have it. The items are connected to the account, not the characters.

Chev of Hardass · Mar 22, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

there is a collectors item as well but i forget what it is

you will not be left out itemwise but who knows if it will be useful to you (or me)

Wouldn't it be cool if the Collectors item was a Tommy Gun, or Bazooka that could only attack people in town. Imagine the chaos

.

Those of us with real weapons would just force the respawn of innocent people trying to have naked dance parties.

Alas,

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Originally Posted by Joysze

* North America Collector's:Aura

Loviatar · Mar 22, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

oh well it is good for any profession i start so nothing is lost

thank you again

Curlyfry · Mar 22, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28

ya. I know that the aura is different according to professions, and that you only get it when the weapon is equipted, but will each different character get a different weapon/item, or will everyone get a sword, or will each profession get a different weapon?!

ps: I hope that each character gets a different aura item, that way, everyone gets a unique weapon.

Aria · Mar 22, 2005, 11:26 PM // 23:26

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Originally Posted by Curlyfry

ya. I know that the aura is different according to professions, and that you only get it when the weapon is equipted, but will each different character get a different weapon/item, or will everyone get a sword, or will each profession get a different weapon?!

ps: I hope that each character gets a different aura item, that way, everyone gets a unique weapon.

Um.. I don't see what you're trying to ask. >.<

The aura isn't a "weapon." It should just be another piece of equipment that can be worn, or taken off. And since you know that the aura is different according to professions.. that would also imply that if you have all four characters with four different primary professions, then each character will have a different aura based on the profession.

And.. there's nothing about "weapons" connected with the aura. A few of the preorder items, on the other hand, are weapons. The preorder items are different depending on where you preorder. However, if you preorder from EBgames, for example, and buy the CE, then ALL of your characters will have the bow. The aura will change depending on the character.

Loviatar · Mar 22, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29

FROM GW

Exclusive In-game Item, the ???Divine Aura???
Only an elite few gain the attention and favor of the gods, but those who do receive a celestial gift???a Divine Aura, a glowing visible token of their god???s blessing. When players purchase the Collector???s Edition of Guild Wars, each of their characters will receive this unique in-game item. Characters who equip the item are surrounded by a unique aura determined by the god who has bestowed it, and the item itself has a shape and color distinctive to that specific god. Once blessed by the gods, Divine Aura stays with a character; it cannot be traded or given to others.

Curlyfry · Mar 23, 2005, 02:38 AM // 02:38

ya, umm, what exactly does divine aura do? Is it just there to make you look cooler than others? Does it amplify your classes skills (example-rangers get +5 on marksmanship)? Or does it constantly heal you or boost damage or something?

Loviatar · Mar 23, 2005, 02:41 AM // 02:41

it looks cool

5 to marksmanship when a top rune only gives 3

give me a break

Aria · Mar 23, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42

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Originally Posted by Curlyfry

ya, umm, what exactly does divine aura do? Is it just htere to make you look cooler than other Does it amplify your classes skills (example-rangers get =5 on marksmanship)? Or does it constantly heal you or boost damage or something?

There has been no official announcement on whether or not the aura will have any benefits. At the moment, it seems like it's just a purely aesthetic item. However, Gaile has said that if it does have any sort of benefit, it won't be earthshattering, or anything grand. Balance goes before everything, and it won't be anything that unbalances the game.

So, I wouldn't expect too much. I'm happy just with glowing. It's less a benefit, and more of a "this is my sign that I support ANet avidly" for me.

And yes, I -am- an avid fan.

EDIT: And yes, all of the benefits you listed are.. well, highly implausible, I'm sorry.

There's no way that ANet would even think about adding most of those, since even I can see that it'll cause a huge balance issue.

Curlyfry · Mar 23, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52

o man, i was hoping for a little boost above other non-special edition buyers!!! will i glow a color, and can i see w/ it better in like a crypt or other dark area?

Aria · Mar 23, 2005, 03:00 AM // 03:00

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Originally Posted by Curlyfry

o man, i was hoping for a little boost above other non-special edition buyers!!! will i glow a color, and can i see w/ it better in like a crypt or other dark area?

You'll glow. That's a nice bragging thing if you want. Isn't that enough?

As for seeing better in crypts.. um.. everyone sees pretty well in dark caves already. The released version doesn't have many indoor/cavern areas (most notable being the ice caves in the Shiverpeaks and the catacombs in pre-searing).. and the devs have said that they're saving most "dungeon"-like areas for a later expansion.

So no, you really don't need to be a walking lamp-post. And honestly, do you really want to have a glowing radius reminiscent of some huge firefly?

A lot of people are afraid of the very opposite -- that it'll look tacky. (I personally can't wait to see it..) But on a purely rational level.. just think of that effect in Tombs. Hey! Target the glow-guy! KILL!!

Loviatar · Mar 23, 2005, 03:01 AM // 03:01

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Originally Posted by Curlyfry

o man, i was hoping for a little boost above other non-special edition buyers!!! will i glow a color, and can i see w/ it better in like a crypt or other dark area?

if you can see it depends on the quality of your video card

and the boosts you mentioned were not small by any stretch of the imagination

they were more size

Dave III · Mar 23, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58

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Originally Posted by Aria

You'll glow. That's a nice bragging thing if you want. Isn't that enough?

I'm hoping there's lots of "bragging rights" items about. Things you have to earn (rather then pay for... that's not entirely fair for everyone) by going through the missions and solving them in challenging or creative ways.

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Originally Posted by Aria

But on a purely rational level.. just think of that effect in Tombs. Hey! Target the glow-guy! KILL!!

Snerk. ^_^
Or conversely, one's party members might have to tell him, "Hey, Glow-Boy. Ya wanna tone it down before you aggro every monster in the dungeon?" ^_^

Dave III

Joysze · Mar 23, 2005, 04:27 AM // 04:27

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Originally Posted by Striker Shardale

Oddly enough. I got the preorder and it did not show in the beta as I was doing it. Is it not supposed to show up on my characters till the actual game comes out?

You'll only get your item upon game release.

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Originally Posted by bouncingsoulx

so i take it if i were to preorder from amazon i'd get a Censor's Icon

Yuppers. ^.^

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Originally Posted by Aria

<snip> ... just think of that effect in Tombs. Hey! Target the glow-guy! KILL!!

ROFL! Although you could be lucky enough to be in a team of glowers. That'll confuse them!!!

Aria · Mar 23, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35

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Originally Posted by Joysze

ROFL! Although you could be lucky enough to be in a team of glowers. That'll confuse them!!!

Oh geez.. just imagine that..

"We have come to bring thee light, all ye blasphemers of the Tombs!!"

"Hey look at glow-boy over there.."

"Wow.. pretty colors.."

"BLASPHEMER! These mantles of light have been bestowed by the gods themselves! Prepare for thy absolute destruction as the rays of our glorious ---"

...

"Wow.. even their corpses glow.."

Disclaimer: I am in no way trying to convince others not to get the aura. I, in fact, will be glowing with the rest of the glow-boys/girls. And no, I don't talk like that normally.. geez..

And to bring a semblence of staying on topic.. I know that people were discussing PvE rewards.. especially aesthetic awards.. and with the WoW (Worlds at War, not War of Warcraft!) concept, with that special area that can be opened by the team hold HoH, I'm suspecting that we might get quite a few bragging rights.

Well.. at least at first..

Lews · Mar 23, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45

So basically if you get the special one you glow? Heh.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:06 PM // 22:06	#21
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	there is a collectors item as well but i forget what it is you will not be left out itemwise but who knows if it will be useful to you (or me)

Mar 22, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#22
CheopisIV Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, AB	Again, the weapon/item may be a useless trinket that shows prestige (beta CoH people were actually "shiny") but I'd like to know if its going to be a "pick a character to have the thingie" or if all 4 chars get one? More than likely the pick-a-char route.

Mar 22, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#25
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	oh well it is good for any profession i start so nothing is lost thank you again

Mar 22, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28	#26
Curlyfry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City	ya. I know that the aura is different according to professions, and that you only get it when the weapon is equipted, but will each different character get a different weapon/item, or will everyone get a sword, or will each profession get a different weapon?! ps: I hope that each character gets a different aura item, that way, everyone gets a unique weapon.

Mar 22, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#28
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	FROM GW Exclusive In-game Item, the ???Divine Aura??? Only an elite few gain the attention and favor of the gods, but those who do receive a celestial gift???a Divine Aura, a glowing visible token of their god???s blessing. When players purchase the Collector???s Edition of Guild Wars, each of their characters will receive this unique in-game item. Characters who equip the item are surrounded by a unique aura determined by the god who has bestowed it, and the item itself has a shape and color distinctive to that specific god. Once blessed by the gods, Divine Aura stays with a character; it cannot be traded or given to others.

Mar 23, 2005, 02:38 AM // 02:38	#29
Curlyfry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City	ya, umm, what exactly does divine aura do? Is it just there to make you look cooler than others? Does it amplify your classes skills (example-rangers get +5 on marksmanship)? Or does it constantly heal you or boost damage or something?

Mar 23, 2005, 02:41 AM // 02:41	#30
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	it looks cool 5 to marksmanship when a top rune only gives 3 give me a break

Mar 23, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52	#32
Curlyfry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City	o man, i was hoping for a little boost above other non-special edition buyers!!! will i glow a color, and can i see w/ it better in like a crypt or other dark area?

Mar 23, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45	#38
Lews Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington Profession: R/E	So basically if you get the special one you glow? Heh.