Curse

unienaule · Sep 02, 2006, 09:17 PM // 21:17

In the latest issue of PC Gamer, on the very last page, down at the bottom, in the tiny green box, they have a teaser for what is coming in the next issue (November), wherein they say that there will be some information on the next chapter of Guild Wars, along with an "Exclusive mini-pet only for PC Gamer." Is there anything else known about this, and how does everyone think this will impact the community?

EDIT FOR INFO: Apparently, the code is printed inside each magazine, so that means I get one for free from my library, assuming I'm the first one to get to the PC Gamer magazine.

FURTHER EDIT: This magazine is at least 2 weeks old. Why hasn't this been picked up on here before, or am I just dense and missed it in my search?

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 02, 2006, 09:20 PM // 21:20

It's in the November issue

http://www.pcgamer.com/forum/viewtop...ars+mini+pe t

Retribution X · Sep 02, 2006, 09:21 PM // 21:21

Other than I want one, no.

Zinger314 · Sep 02, 2006, 09:21 PM // 21:21

Additional information said by Gaile Grey, ripped blatantly from GWO:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Grey

No mini-pets have been customized, ever. Not the Kuunivang, not the birthday gifts, right? So why would we customize these mini-pets?" That is nearly a direct quote from one of the chief designers of the game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Grey (questioned about previous comment)

I already have expressed the concerns that have been shared with me; I did and do understand the concern about this on many levels, yes.

I do not foresee that this decision will change, but I will be happy to relay comments, as always.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Grey

don't see any UA prohibition against selling items for in-game money. It's done every hour of every day. And how that seller originally obtained the item isn't relevant in this case, although I do appreciate that others feel differently. If you consider that those who purchased the CE were spending real world money to, in part, acquire the Kuunie, they were certainly not prohibited by the UA or anything else from selling for in-game gold. (Obviously selling for real world cash is prohibited!) While I know some can make a distinction between buying the game and buying a magazine--a degree of separation, if you will--I believe that the designers don't agree that there is a reason to customize the pets.

Let me add to that to say that if someone makes a bunch of in-game gold and then sells the gold for real-world money, he would be breaking the UA. But that would seem really circular to me: Buy a magazine to get an item to sell for gold to then sell the gold for money.

That last comment kinda concerns me. A tad too calavier.

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 02, 2006, 09:30 PM // 21:30

Some people think these will be worth a lot to sell. But considering that once everyone starts showing them off everyone will just go out and buy the magazine themselves, I doubt it will be worth much here. The market for this pet will be on the international stage. This promo is for America/Canada. PC Gamer mentioned that the magazine may be sold in other contries but I doubt the serial key will work for them. Someone once told me they bought a Prophecies CE from Germany but he couldn't apply the key to his account since his Factions key was American. Given this knowledge, I assume that accounts with serial keys from other regions wont be able to get the promo pet so that is who you can sell to (Maybe auction online and then meet in one of the intl districts). Also, I'm pretty sure you'll only be able to apply one of these keys to your account so keep that in mind concerning whether or not you want to sell it.

Venice Queen · Sep 02, 2006, 09:31 PM // 21:31

old news

AceeBlueEagle · Sep 02, 2006, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Yeppers... I posted it as soon as I got my copy in the mail to alert everyone back on Aug. 13th.

Here is the thread:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10024373

Knightsaber Sith · Sep 02, 2006, 09:48 PM // 21:48

It's a Nightfall monster called a "Grey Giant" and the magazine hits newstands September 19 (sooner if you have a subscription)

Tachyon · Sep 03, 2006, 01:57 AM // 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

It's a Nightfall monster called a "Grey Giant" and the magazine hits newstands September 19 (sooner if you have a subscription)

Apparently not if you live England though! Like me!

RuPee · Sep 03, 2006, 08:14 AM // 08:14

thats cool, i might have to actually stop by the magazine stand this time. gawd it must have been years since i bought a magazine offthe stand (i usually have them delivered).

gamecube187 · Sep 03, 2006, 03:22 PM // 15:22

When does this magazine with the code for the minipet come out in stores?

I'm thinking of going to the store to get one. Or has it already come out?

JC68 · Sep 03, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

is there also electronic version of this magazine or only paper version you can buy at kiosk? cause, there is no way how to get it here, so i would like to buy ".pdf" version if it exists... anyone know something about it?