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Knightsaber Sith · Jul 18, 2007, 04:10 PM // 16:10

^You don't get the gear 'til you get the actual game I believe.

Dr Imperial · Jul 18, 2007, 05:41 PM // 17:41

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Originally Posted by ZenRgy

Glacial sword looks small, hopefully they make it bigger, looks like I'm using conjure frost. :V

How do you know what it looks like?

Mordakai · Jul 18, 2007, 06:37 PM // 18:37

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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

^You don't get the gear 'til you get the actual game I believe.

That's not how it's worked in the past, Sith.

Bonus items usually are available before the game.

I remember using the Nightfall weapons in the "preview" last year, and pictures of them were posted from in-game even before that!

Raziel665 · Jul 18, 2007, 06:58 PM // 18:58

True, with the previous packs weapons were available as soon as you got the pre-order kit and added the key, which could be up to 3 or 4 weeks before release. So I expected it to be the same this time.
Would be nice if we could get some info on where/when/how we get them, cause apart from the 3 weapons and the preview acces, the kit holds little else.

AfroThunder396 · Jul 18, 2007, 07:05 PM // 19:05

So can we still get this? Or is it only avaliable to those who have already pre-ordered?

If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire?

Mordakai · Jul 18, 2007, 07:36 PM // 19:36

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Originally Posted by AfroThunder396

So can we still get this? Or is it only avaliable to those who have already pre-ordered?

If it is still avaliable, when will the promotion expire?

It's not in stores yet. Some people who pre-ordered online have gotten it, but the weapons are not yet available.

It should be in-stores after July 20, and will be available on the online store at that time, I expect.

As long as you get the Key of the pre-release before August 24-26 weekend, you'll be able to access the event (if that's what you mean).

Raziel665, I agree the retail box seems to hold nothing of interest. Might as well buy on the online store, and get credit for the Bonus Missions.

Clord · Jul 18, 2007, 08:23 PM // 20:23

Finnish online store http://www.puolenkuunpelit.com/kauppa/

In there, getting pre-order pack is easy, I just pre-order game and they send me my pre-order package automatically, naturally I pay from game when I pre-order it. If your online store can't handle it, I recommend to find better one.

MirageMaster · Jul 18, 2007, 08:36 PM // 20:36

i rather be getting preorder in game shop so i get bonus mission pack as well later on.

ShadowbaneX · Jul 18, 2007, 08:51 PM // 20:51

If I buy the preorder and the game from the online store, how do I get all those fun little extras? Will A.Net snail-mail them to me?

Lonesamurai · Jul 18, 2007, 09:30 PM // 21:30

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Originally Posted by ShadowbaneX

If I buy the preorder and the game from the online store, how do I get all those fun little extras? Will A.Net snail-mail them to me?

what fun extras?

from the ingame store you have the preorder code, the game code and the bonus pack code added to your account, and THATS it

you get nothing physical at all

Nevin · Jul 18, 2007, 10:43 PM // 22:43

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Originally Posted by Miral

the prerelease pack costs $5. you buy that when its available, and the store will put you in their system. they then hold a copy of the game for you when it is released, and you then buy the full game for $30 or whatever the price is. depending on where you buy it, it may or may not deduct the $5 off of the sale price. If you buy it in the GW Online Store, it will put $5 towards your purchase of GWEN, and you will get no physical items.

But you still get the special weapons, right?

sellars · Jul 18, 2007, 10:59 PM // 22:59

Again, someone from anet or ncsoft should know which stores the pre-release dvd was shipped to. Can you please provide a list of stores for each country, specifically for Canada?!
I saw it at amazon.com for $1, contacted amazon.ca via email and got a standard " we don't know, just check back" reply.
Checked Best Buy and Futureshop, nothing.
Called EB Games in Burnaby, they don't know anything either and do not have it in store.
I would be thankful for any information. Thank you!

Starsky-sama · Jul 19, 2007, 01:09 AM // 01:09

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Again, someone from anet or ncsoft should know which stores the pre-release dvd was shipped to. Can you please provide a list of stores for each country, specifically for Canada?!
I saw it at amazon.com for $1, contacted amazon.ca via email and got a standard " we don't know, just check back" reply.
Checked Best Buy and Futureshop, nothing.
Called EB Games in Burnaby, they don't know anything either and do not have it in store.
I would be thankful for any information. Thank you!

Ive probably asked the same thing from Anet reps since the mess w/ Factions and into Nightfall. Only to know that they dont/cant control this...

In the past, Ive always checked the canadian online retailers for any new GW products (before I went to find out about it instores) and again Ive been checking futureshop/Bestbuy/amazon.ca since I first saw GWEN pre-order sales @ ebgames.com and amazon.com.

To no surprise, canadian retailers have not (and never) caught up to info and availability somehow.

In my experience canadian retailers would either get a hold of their stock later that day of a release date or that week of a release date for something GW.

For prerelease packs and such, it was never available online nor on time. Ebgames instore would be the best bet for them (but again, you called Ebgames already...)

So, basically Im going to get it in the ingame store this time to avoid all the mess (and if there isnt this time, good for you.

)

*Side note: Just to show how ridiculous(annoying) it is sometimes over here w/ GW products. An Example: Futureshop/Bestbuy.ca has their own Pre-Order/Coming Soon section. They have games spanning release dates from Aug to Nov and even TBA (To be announced), yet they can never keep up-to-date w/ putting out anything GW info...I dont see GWEN (or prerelease)...my guess is someone at these companies'(retailers) end arent doing their job...lol.

Mordakai · Jul 19, 2007, 01:50 AM // 01:50

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Originally Posted by Nevin

But you still get the special weapons, right?

Yes. Buying the pre-release from the online store will net you the 3 bonus items + the "sneak peak" August 24 - 26. It's possible they'll email you the Trial code, too.

The only thing you're missing out on is a DVD with Nightfall videos.

BTW, the full retail release of GWEN only comes with a 16-page mini-manual and map. IMO, not as good as the Bonus Missions.

So, it's pretty much an easy decision for me: Buy online and get the Bonus Missions. I don't need another box or manual (although the map would be nice, I might pick up the official strategy guide assuming they make one).

Well99 · Jul 19, 2007, 08:08 AM // 08:08

I wished the sneak peek was sooner.I am really interested in seeing the new areas.Should be intersting as well as the new heroes.

Lady Lozza · Jul 19, 2007, 10:22 AM // 10:22

Hmm, I think we go through this everytime, is EB in Australia getting the pre-release?

Raziel665 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:27 AM // 10:27

So, cause I really wanted my weapons with the pack, I asked Support about it. Here's what I got:

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Thank you very much for contacting the Guild Wars Customer Support Team. Items such as this can be collected through the /bonus command, in-game. When running this command, please make sure that...

1.) Make sure you are in an outpost or city (a non-instanced area)
2.) Make sure you have enough free space in your inventory for all items you expect to receive (an empty inventory would be ideal)

If you do not receive the Guild Wars: Eye of the North bonus items when running this command, they may not yet be available. However, the latest date that these weapons will be available to players with the pre-order pack will be the day of GW:EN's release.

If you should encounter any further problems, please let us know and we will do our best to help you out.

Guild Wars Customer Support
NCsoft Europe
http://www.guildwars.com

Guess we'll have to wait a bit longer on that. Would be nice if they let us know when they become available, either trough Gaile or some sort of semi-official message.
I know I'll be doing /bonus when I log on each day...

roninrbl · Jul 19, 2007, 11:52 AM // 11:52

It is in the stores now. At least in middle Europe. I ordered it yesterday and they delivered it today. However I cant use it till aug 24.

Mordakai · Jul 19, 2007, 02:02 PM // 14:02

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Originally Posted by roninrbl

It is in the stores now. At least in middle Europe. I ordered it yesterday and they delivered it today. However I cant use it till aug 24.

??? You should be able to enter the code now.

The weapons should be available before Aug. 24th, if past experience is any quide.

roninrbl · Jul 19, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19

The weapons are not available yet.