GW Bonus Mission Pack - Guild Wars Forums

I Phoenix I · Sep 28, 2007, 12:02 AM // 00:02

I'm sorry if this has been mentioned before, but will there be any means of acquiring the Bonus Mission Pack outside of buying something from the GW store?

Thanks.

AlienFromBeyond · Sep 28, 2007, 12:17 AM // 00:17

No.

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Divinitys Creature · Sep 28, 2007, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Someone told me you could by a CD in a store with the bonus missions at some point in the future but I forget who.

Neo Nugget · Sep 28, 2007, 02:15 AM // 02:15

nope, as of right now the only way is the online store.

holababe · Sep 28, 2007, 02:16 AM // 02:16

Also, I don't think you can get it any more.
The time period to buy from the store has expired.

Neo Nugget · Sep 28, 2007, 02:19 AM // 02:19

It Expires Oct 31. Then we should be getting it nov 1st.

holababe · Sep 28, 2007, 02:21 AM // 02:21

I though AUgust 31st for some strange reason.
Ah well. I bought EOTN through the ingame store, so i'm fine.

Thunder79 · Sep 28, 2007, 02:28 AM // 02:28

October 31st is the deadline...always has been...

Online Store in Game or the Online PlayNC Store outside of the game.

there are rumors that they will offer it in another form after it's launch...but at this point they are just that...rumors...no truth to them at all at this point.

nightwind13x · Sep 28, 2007, 04:17 AM // 04:17

most likely its a business plan (or ploy) to make the customer think he or she has to buy crap from the online store or they will miss out. Once the deadline reaches and anet cannot benifit anymore for the online store push due to promotion, then they well publically announce other ways to get it (most likely).

roflcopter2445 · Sep 28, 2007, 04:23 AM // 04:23

I got the pvp pack for nightfall during it, so it's pretty much win-win

RPGmaniac · Sep 28, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25

And that way those who didn't get it for no charge from the store can get charged through the local store. More money for Anet.

I bought GW:EN online so I'm good, but gotta love it when corporations really try to milk us consumers for all we're worth.

Gattocheese · Sep 28, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34

I was thinking that we could use our characters to play as in the mission pak, but it does make sense why we cant. I wonder if your character you play as, ex. Joko, Togo, is a skin over your character like the roller beatles or corsair outfits. I know we have preset skill bars for them as well, but how do you claim the new weapons we can obtain? I am kinda interested in seeing how this will play out.

Vulkanyaz · Sep 28, 2007, 04:49 AM // 04:49

"You are about to experience events that happened prior to your arrival..."

*fade out*

Shadowfox1125 · Sep 28, 2007, 04:58 AM // 04:58

I don't want anything from the online store.

*waaaaah*

wetsparks · Sep 28, 2007, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowfox1125

I don't want anything from the online store.

*waaaaah*

Me neither. Have all the games, don't want the unlock packs (rather do it myself), dont need a new mouse or tshirt or whatever, don't want more characters slots (don't play all my characters as is).

gloria vander belt · Sep 28, 2007, 06:47 AM // 06:47

the simple answer is, its only available threw purchases on the GW store, and A-Net has already released a magazine article "claiming" thats it will not be available to buy afterwards.

But as loyal devoted GW fan i honestly think this is unfair, not all of us are little mumma's boy rich kids with a credit card or a spending amount, i make as little as $150 and there lots to buy in between, i think they should have mission pack available threw normal stores, and A-Net's basic "I dont care about the poor" just shows how much they care about money compared to there fans(cant blame them, money is the root of all evil)

any way there should be an online pertition to have the Bonus Mission Pack available in normal stores, so atleast the poorer people/credit cardless people can obtain it, either buy layway(laybuy) or just pay cash!!!!

anyway if A-Net makes it only obtainable threw the online store i for 1 am gonna be done with GW, if there not screwing us over with updates, there screwing us over for our money *middle finger up at A-Net*

greaterlych · Sep 28, 2007, 09:49 AM // 09:49

I don't mean to hijack this thread but people should know Anet isn't trying to screw anyone with this deal. Game publishers take a huge cut from game sales through stores like Gamestop. By selling software from their online store they get more money per sale than they would if it was bought off of a store shelf. Valve is doing the same thing with Steam. I have no problem with Anet wanting to get more money for their work without raising the cost for the buyers. I bought GWEN off the online store so it works out well for everybody.

EternalTempest · Sep 28, 2007, 01:54 PM // 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by greaterlych

I don't mean to hijack this thread but people should know Anet isn't trying to screw anyone with this deal. Game publishers take a huge cut from game sales through stores like Gamestop. By selling software from their online store they get more money per sale than they would if it was bought off of a store shelf. Valve is doing the same thing with Steam. I have no problem with Anet wanting to get more money for their work without raising the cost for the buyers. I bought GWEN off the online store so it works out well for everybody.

Gamestop is also trying get away with buying games used for pennies on the dollar and try to charge MSRP less $5.00 bucks.

Vinraith · Sep 28, 2007, 01:59 PM // 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by greaterlych

I don't mean to hijack this thread but people should know Anet isn't trying to screw anyone with this deal. Game publishers take a huge cut from game sales through stores like Gamestop. By selling software from their online store they get more money per sale than they would if it was bought off of a store shelf. Valve is doing the same thing with Steam. I have no problem with Anet wanting to get more money for their work without raising the cost for the buyers. I bought GWEN off the online store so it works out well for everybody.

I came in to say pretty much the same thing. Generally, with developers I like, I try to buy direct from them for exactly this reason. Anet providing a little bonus (and that's all it is people, get real here) to folks that buy directly from them is just good business. If they ultimately choose to make it available by other means as well, that's just further evidence that they care about their player base more than (at least around here) their player base cares about them.

wetsparks · Sep 29, 2007, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloria vander belt

the simple answer is, its only available threw purchases on the GW store, and A-Net has already released a magazine article "claiming" thats it will not be available to buy afterwards.

But as loyal devoted GW fan i honestly think this is unfair, not all of us are little mumma's boy rich kids with a credit card or a spending amount, i make as little as $150 and there lots to buy in between, i think they should have mission pack available threw normal stores, and A-Net's basic "I dont care about the poor" just shows how much they care about money compared to there fans(cant blame them, money is the root of all evil)

any way there should be an online pertition to have the Bonus Mission Pack available in normal stores, so atleast the poorer people/credit cardless people can obtain it, either buy layway(laybuy) or just pay cash!!!!

anyway if A-Net makes it only obtainable threw the online store i for 1 am gonna be done with GW, if there not screwing us over with updates, there screwing us over for our money *middle finger up at A-Net*

Yes because an online game without a monthly fee and is capable of running on older computers is obviously run by a company that hates poor people. Also, you don't have to have a credit card, get a prepaid visa from any bank and some stores, put $30 bucks on it, job done. One last point, $150, I assume that is per month, but seriously, why are you complaining? If it is $150 per month, and your not just some high school kid doing a part time job for spare cash, you should be focusing your money on something more important or less expensive than video games.

Sep 28, 2007, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#1
I Phoenix I Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC] Profession: R/	GW Bonus Mission Pack I'm sorry if this has been mentioned before, but will there be any means of acquiring the Bonus Mission Pack outside of buying something from the GW store? Thanks.

Sep 28, 2007, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#4
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	nope, as of right now the only way is the online store. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Sep 28, 2007, 02:19 AM // 02:19	#6
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	It Expires Oct 31. Then we should be getting it nov 1st. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Sep 28, 2007, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#2
AlienFromBeyond Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Heros of Titans Realm [HotR] Profession: W/	No. 12 letters

Sep 28, 2007, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#3
Divinitys Creature Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere between the Real World and Tyria ;P Guild: The Gothic Embrace [Goth]	Someone told me you could by a CD in a store with the bonus missions at some point in the future but I forget who.

Sep 28, 2007, 02:16 AM // 02:16	#5
holababe Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Goon Squad [LLJK] Profession: Mo/	Also, I don't think you can get it any more. The time period to buy from the store has expired.

Sep 28, 2007, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#7
holababe Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Goon Squad [LLJK] Profession: Mo/	I though AUgust 31st for some strange reason. Ah well. I bought EOTN through the ingame store, so i'm fine.

Sep 28, 2007, 02:28 AM // 02:28	#8
Thunder79 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Chaos Rising	October 31st is the deadline...always has been... Online Store in Game or the Online PlayNC Store outside of the game. there are rumors that they will offer it in another form after it's launch...but at this point they are just that...rumors...no truth to them at all at this point.

Sep 28, 2007, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#9
nightwind13x Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Legacy of Chance Profession: R/E	most likely its a business plan (or ploy) to make the customer think he or she has to buy crap from the online store or they will miss out. Once the deadline reaches and anet cannot benifit anymore for the online store push due to promotion, then they well publically announce other ways to get it (most likely).

Sep 28, 2007, 04:23 AM // 04:23	#10
roflcopter2445 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reston, VA Guild: Citadel Of Faith [LaZy] Profession: W/A	I got the pvp pack for nightfall during it, so it's pretty much win-win

Sep 28, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25	#11
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	And that way those who didn't get it for no charge from the store can get charged through the local store. More money for Anet. I bought GW:EN online so I'm good, but gotta love it when corporations really try to milk us consumers for all we're worth.

Sep 28, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34	#12
Gattocheese Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Guild: GWEN	I was thinking that we could use our characters to play as in the mission pak, but it does make sense why we cant. I wonder if your character you play as, ex. Joko, Togo, is a skin over your character like the roller beatles or corsair outfits. I know we have preset skill bars for them as well, but how do you claim the new weapons we can obtain? I am kinda interested in seeing how this will play out.

Sep 28, 2007, 04:49 AM // 04:49	#13
Vulkanyaz Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2007	"You are about to experience events that happened prior to your arrival..." fade out

Sep 28, 2007, 04:58 AM // 04:58	#14
Shadowfox1125 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PST Profession: W/	I don't want anything from the online store. waaaaah

Sep 28, 2007, 06:47 AM // 06:47	#16
gloria vander belt Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dragons Lair Guild: United Farmers Of Europe[FOE] Profession: W/	the simple answer is, its only available threw purchases on the GW store, and A-Net has already released a magazine article "claiming" thats it will not be available to buy afterwards. But as loyal devoted GW fan i honestly think this is unfair, not all of us are little mumma's boy rich kids with a credit card or a spending amount, i make as little as $150 and there lots to buy in between, i think they should have mission pack available threw normal stores, and A-Net's basic "I dont care about the poor" just shows how much they care about money compared to there fans(cant blame them, money is the root of all evil) any way there should be an online pertition to have the Bonus Mission Pack available in normal stores, so atleast the poorer people/credit cardless people can obtain it, either buy layway(laybuy) or just pay cash!!!! anyway if A-Net makes it only obtainable threw the online store i for 1 am gonna be done with GW, if there not screwing us over with updates, there screwing us over for our money middle finger up at A-Net

Sep 28, 2007, 09:49 AM // 09:49	#17
greaterlych Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: N/	I don't mean to hijack this thread but people should know Anet isn't trying to screw anyone with this deal. Game publishers take a huge cut from game sales through stores like Gamestop. By selling software from their online store they get more money per sale than they would if it was bought off of a store shelf. Valve is doing the same thing with Steam. I have no problem with Anet wanting to get more money for their work without raising the cost for the buyers. I bought GWEN off the online store so it works out well for everybody.