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Manic Smile · Jan 18, 2006, 03:35 AM // 03:35

neither of those things were preorder...if they bought the game they got the item

Xenrath · Jan 18, 2006, 10:33 AM // 10:33

Can someone tell me what the difference is between pre-order, collector's edition and deluxe edition? If I order that one from play.com which one would I get?

The version that people purchased to get glowing hands and bow etc, which one was that for chapter 1?

BellyFlop · Jan 18, 2006, 11:24 AM // 11:24

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Can someone tell me what the difference is between pre-order

Ok if memory doest fails me Pre-order last year was, you Pre-order the game and they send you a Serial Key (cd key) by email, and you can play the game with this key 2 days or so before the game is official released once you game arrives (that should be the say that was released) you take it from there.

But i think that last year only gameplay.co.uk was offering pre-order CD keys, not sure whats A.net plans this year.

Again i may be wrong so correct me if i am wrong.

Taken from Play.com

Guild Wars: Collectors Edition our price: £39.99 Delivered

Special Features

Guild Wars - Collectors Edition includes:
Guild Wars - The Game
Guild Wars Music Sound Track
Guild Wars Full Color Art Book
Headset
EXCLUSIVE in Game Item "Divine Aura"

Guild Wars: Special Edition our price: £24.99 Delivered

Special Features

In addition to an exclusive brand-new exquisite 72-page book filled with never-before-seen artwork, a map of the game world, combined manual and story book, and 30 minutes of new music written exclusively for this release, the Guild Wars Special Edition will also include a key that provides the player with a limited number of skill and item unlocks, which can be applied to an existing account or act as a fast-start package for a beginner.

Guild Wars our price: £17.99 Delivered

If I remember correct you get the manual and a story book

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If I order that one from play.com which one would I get?

If I was you I would not pre-order yet, first they don’t know the date yet and we can be 4-5 months still away from game release date.

In regards to extras by using pre-order it’s all to do with A.net and it has nothing to do to the stores or Online’s Stores unless they can request for this type of gifts.

I am not sure you would get any extra gifts on play.com the charge £17.99 were other charge £24.99 and shops £34.99 so I think you are more likely to get freebies from stores, after all there charge more than most online stores.

Plus Play.com don’t charge P&P and 17.99 it’s a great price for a new game so I don’t think they would want to pay more P&P them self by offering, Mouse mats, T-shirts and so on.

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If I order that one from play.com which one would I get?

At that price standard, but remember prices can change coz they dont know them selfs whats the deal yet, but for £17.99 you would get a normal bundle.

But again what do I know.

All I know is still need to find out a few more things before making my decision in regards to get or not the game.

Xenrath · Jan 18, 2006, 12:25 PM // 12:25

Thanks for the info! I'm not too fussed about getting extra things in the box (mouse mat etc.) but I am interested in which version gives extra goodies in-game. It sounds like Special/Collectors Edition is the one to get then for ingame stuff? I hope someone from Anet can clarify a bit more, this is confusing

brokenkey · Jan 18, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Its worth noting that play.com do have pre-order packs available for other games, so it is possible that they will have a pre-order pack for GWF

lofblad · Jan 18, 2006, 03:51 PM // 15:51

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Originally Posted by BellyFlop

Was that a pre-order? i hear it was a promo that Coke was doing in Korea only.
Maybe something like collect tokens or bottle tops etc..

No it wasn't a pre-order, but I mean it was a unique item, much like the pre-order items for GW in Europe and America.

Those things were useless, but if GW follows the trend, the pre-order items for Factions should also be useful, like the ones of late being given to other game worlds.

BellyFlop · Jan 18, 2006, 04:44 PM // 16:44

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It sounds like Special/Collectors Edition is the one to get then for ingame stuff? I hope someone from Anet can clarify a bit more, this is confusing

Yes only SE/CE will have in game items, thats is if A.net will use the same marketing tactic.

Again i am sure very soon they will announce whats in what, but dont go and pre-order something until your hear from A.net.like like i said we are still a few months away from the release date.

Jaythen Tyradel · Jan 18, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

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Originally Posted by BellyFlop

Yes only SE/CE will have in game items, thats is if A.net will use the same marketing tactic.

Again i am sure very soon they will announce whats in what, but dont go and pre-order something until your hear from A.net.like like i said we are still a few months away from the release date.

Second this statement.
Dont go getting a pre-order until you find out what benefits the pre-order will give you. Like the pre-orders last year, depending on where you pre-ordered, you got a specific in-game item customized to you. Dont know what they will be or if they will be any good; just have to wait and see.

Also, pre-ordering online or in stores can be tricky or risky. SOme have had problems trying to get preorder discounts to go through or get what they thought they were paying for. waiting closer to release date MIGHT save you some of that hassle.

Crystal Of Winter · Jan 18, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25

and if you pre-order from amazon you will recieve the game 2 weeks after release date...or a few days on any other site.
for me, im just going to pre-order from the shops and then go down and get it, because tbh I dont care what extras it comes with, the game is good enough for me...

gerardus · Jan 18, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

does anyone know about a dutch preordersite ??

Hailfall · Jan 18, 2006, 08:15 PM // 20:15

I emailed the Free Record Shop today to ask if they will get Pre-order for Guildwars

So I will let you know when I hear something from them.

temp · Jan 19, 2006, 10:03 AM // 10:03

im sure details about Chapter 2 pre-order's will be up soon =D

gerardus · Jan 27, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00

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Originally Posted by Hailfall

I emailed the Free Record Shop today to ask if they will get Pre-order for Guildwars

So I will let you know when I hear something from them.

if it was 4 me thank u cause we have free record shops in holland to btw someone mail me if u know bout dutch preorder thx alot!

Jiao Yang · Jan 27, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

www.game.net

im pretty certain u can pre-order from there now... im not quite sure if i will yet since i dont intierly know what will be inluded. If its a whole new storyline then i definatly will but i cant find much info about it.

EDIT: go on to the pc section and search for it... its not displayed on the main page.

SylverDragon · Jan 29, 2006, 12:26 AM // 00:26

I pre-ordered from Play.com last weekend and it's still on my account, but Play are no longer listing it.

Hailfall · Jan 30, 2006, 07:13 PM // 19:13

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Originally Posted by gerardus

if it was 4 me thank u cause we have free record shops in holland to btw someone mail me if u know bout dutch preorder thx alot!

Hi,

Yes it was for you..

Only downside.. FRS hasnt emailed me back yet.. *mumble* so far for their 3 day reply....

Anyhow.. gonna try and email them again.. xD

(I am dutch myself as well so thats why I wanted to know)

gerardus · Jan 30, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

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Originally Posted by Hailfall

Hi,

Yes it was for you..

Only downside.. FRS hasnt emailed me back yet.. *mumble* so far for their 3 day reply....

Anyhow.. gonna try and email them again.. xD

(I am dutch myself as well so thats why I wanted to know)

lol ok well thanks to return the favor i'll mail some shops later check this article soon cause i'll be getting back to who i mailed and who reallly replied

but i hope that someone will reply

junit · Jan 31, 2006, 05:37 AM // 05:37

hey ... ebgames has it

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/260828.asp

i pre ordered the origanal from there for 5$ canadian it came with irthas bow and a beta pass

Hailfall · Feb 01, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

This the reply I got from the FRS

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Beste Dewi,

Zodra het product op de site verschijnt kun je het ook bij ons pre-orderen.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Free Record Shop

edit: so basically check back on the website...

EternalTempest · Feb 01, 2006, 03:21 PM // 15:21

Gale (w/ Frog) mentioned there are going to be CE version of Factions as well but have yet to find any pre-orders for it.

It's always cheaper to pre-order and pay over time

if you have a tight wallet.