Special Edition- Worth the EXTRA MONEY? - Guild Wars Forums

Cronic · Apr 02, 2005, 05:16 PM // 17:16

Their isnt really anything to special about that Special Edition is their...I mean is it really worth the extra money??

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 02, 2005, 05:26 PM // 17:26

Did you even look what the special edition has?
This amazon.com picture shows everything which is included with the Special Edition.

Lews · Apr 02, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43

You don't need to get it. If you don't want to.

Genosha · Apr 02, 2005, 07:47 PM // 19:47

Optional: This is just for those people that have to have everything. In my case I'll wait till it comes down in price. If there are any left.

Soiled Egg Roll · Apr 02, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00

Depends if you like to have a book of Guild Wars art, like the game's music a lot, need a microphone, and want to be glowy

. Since I'm not a big art person, and I have a microphone, it wasn't worth it to me. But maybe it's right for you?

MoldyRiceFrenzy · Apr 02, 2005, 09:47 PM // 21:47

dunno there nothing really that great in it i mean well some people really like it but well its only a special ingame item and a live chat for a certain amount of time. then there the boook but then when u think about it, well its do i want to spend another 30$ on it. some people would say YES other could argue the fact. i dunno ill prob just buy the normal game since i dont really care much about the special things u get in the delux

Joysze · Apr 02, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17

I'm also just getting the normal version. I think it's cool to be 'glowy' but can't see spending $30 more for it, since I already have headphones. The book would be cool to have, but for me it'd be something that I'd look through once or twice... so I figured I'll save the $30 and put it towards the next chapter.

Raumoheru · Apr 02, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52

what is the Divine Aura that comes with the Special Edition?

Joysze · Apr 03, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

To quote guildwars.com:

* 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.

Ranis Harlequin · Apr 03, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06

Different places are charging different amounts for each, so for some places the difference in price is minimal. I pre-ordered the Deluxe version simply because the small price difference will barely be noticed, and not only will it make me feel like I'm getting the full GW experience, I will be. Ok, maybe I just like to think I'm special and I just get suckered into these things...but still. It's a small price to pay to be immersed even deeper into an already great game.

Davion · Apr 03, 2005, 06:53 AM // 06:53

The thing that drew me to the Collector's Edition wasn't really most of the "bonuses", as say the headset and aura or nifty packaging.

If you are like me; an extremely engrossed artistry type....then the price is irrelevant. It would definitely be worth it. Between the artwork I can and do accomplish and what I collect, this type of thing is just another excuse to gaiun ideas on delving into the creation of some game related work of my own.
The music isn't a bad bonus either. I tend to have a fancy for orchestrations.

Weezer_Blue · Apr 03, 2005, 07:06 AM // 07:06

Of course it is!

*tries to promote special edition without actually shelling out 30 more bucks himself*

static deathbringer · Apr 03, 2005, 10:59 AM // 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joysze

To quote guildwars.com:

* 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.

yes but what does it actually do? give energy? +1 to a primary stat? defense??? they need to give me more info on this, cause if i do decide to upgrade its only gonan be for that as i already have a microphone, and ill prolly just buy my friends artbook from him for 10$ later on

Deagol · Apr 03, 2005, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by static deathbringer

yes but what does it actually do?

I guess the only thing it actually does is to make you look like a prime target in PvP

William of Orange · Apr 03, 2005, 02:01 PM // 14:01

My guess would be that it'll boost, to some degree, the Primary Attribute for your Profession. +1 to the stat would seem reasonable, but then again it could also make it so that, if people with Divine Aura are finding Superior Runes for +3 to the stat, you could theoretically have people out there with Attribute levels of 16, which would be kind of insane if you ask me. But who knows? I'm insanely tired right now, and I'm not exactly sure what I'm talking about.

Davion · Apr 03, 2005, 02:29 PM // 14:29

At this time? Divine aura will give you a really pretty glow about your character. Nobody has stated it will do anything more than that. So that would not be good enough reason to want it.

Look at the Deluxe this way,.....1. do you NEED the stuff in the offer?
2. do you WANT any of the stuff in the offer?
3. Does any of the stuff hit your interests?

If you can answer yes to everything in the deluxe version, for all three questions, then yes (assuming you can pay out the heftier fee...some of the younger ones may have permissions to ask too) there is good reasoning for you to get it. If you can't then either you shouldn't get it or you should think about it first before deciding.

Elythe · Apr 03, 2005, 03:19 PM // 15:19

I myself think the bonus stuff (especially the art book) is reason enough to get the Collector's Edition if you can afford it. But then again, that's just me. If you don't find it attractive no one's going to make you order it. Besides, I've never pre-ordered the special edition of any game, so I decided to splurge on Guild Wars this one time. Can you blame me?

Mango Midget · Apr 03, 2005, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Hey,is the deluxe,special and collectors edition the same

i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed to know

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 03, 2005, 07:56 PM // 19:56

It's all the same.

Nichos Katran · Apr 03, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

As I said in the other topic, main reason I purchased it was because EBGames said it came with a cloth map, which I thought would be sweet to hang on the wall. But even though it's not coming out with one, I'm still getting it.

1) I already have a headset, but my buddy said he'll buy it off me for $20 (2/3 cost of difference between normal and collectors)
2) I like interesting things like the art book and the audio.
3) I wanna glow
4) I'm a sucker for these kinds of things. Why go normal when you can go DELUXE!

Apr 02, 2005, 05:16 PM // 17:16	#1
Cronic Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida, St. Pete	Special Edition- Worth the EXTRA MONEY? Their isnt really anything to special about that Special Edition is their...I mean is it really worth the extra money??

Apr 03, 2005, 07:06 AM // 07:06	#12
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	Of course it is! tries to promote special edition without actually shelling out 30 more bucks himself __________________

Apr 02, 2005, 05:26 PM // 17:26	#2
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Did you even look what the special edition has? This amazon.com picture shows everything which is included with the Special Edition.

Apr 02, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#3
Lews Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington Profession: R/E	You don't need to get it. If you don't want to.

Apr 02, 2005, 07:47 PM // 19:47	#4
Genosha Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cowville, CA.	Optional: This is just for those people that have to have everything. In my case I'll wait till it comes down in price. If there are any left.

Apr 02, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#5
Soiled Egg Roll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ripon, Wisconsin Guild: IVEX Profession: Mo/	Depends if you like to have a book of Guild Wars art, like the game's music a lot, need a microphone, and want to be glowy . Since I'm not a big art person, and I have a microphone, it wasn't worth it to me. But maybe it's right for you?

Apr 02, 2005, 09:47 PM // 21:47	#6
MoldyRiceFrenzy Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Guild: Confusion in The Ranks[tArD] Profession: Mo/W	dunno there nothing really that great in it i mean well some people really like it but well its only a special ingame item and a live chat for a certain amount of time. then there the boook but then when u think about it, well its do i want to spend another 30$ on it. some people would say YES other could argue the fact. i dunno ill prob just buy the normal game since i dont really care much about the special things u get in the delux

Apr 02, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#7
Joysze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	I'm also just getting the normal version. I think it's cool to be 'glowy' but can't see spending $30 more for it, since I already have headphones. The book would be cool to have, but for me it'd be something that I'd look through once or twice... so I figured I'll save the $30 and put it towards the next chapter.

Apr 02, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#8
Raumoheru Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	what is the Divine Aura that comes with the Special Edition?

Apr 03, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10	#9
Joysze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	To quote guildwars.com: * 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.

Apr 03, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#10
Ranis Harlequin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada	Different places are charging different amounts for each, so for some places the difference in price is minimal. I pre-ordered the Deluxe version simply because the small price difference will barely be noticed, and not only will it make me feel like I'm getting the full GW experience, I will be. Ok, maybe I just like to think I'm special and I just get suckered into these things...but still. It's a small price to pay to be immersed even deeper into an already great game.

Apr 03, 2005, 06:53 AM // 06:53	#11
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	The thing that drew me to the Collector's Edition wasn't really most of the "bonuses", as say the headset and aura or nifty packaging. If you are like me; an extremely engrossed artistry type....then the price is irrelevant. It would definitely be worth it. Between the artwork I can and do accomplish and what I collect, this type of thing is just another excuse to gaiun ideas on delving into the creation of some game related work of my own. The music isn't a bad bonus either. I tend to have a fancy for orchestrations.

Apr 03, 2005, 02:01 PM // 14:01	#15
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	My guess would be that it'll boost, to some degree, the Primary Attribute for your Profession. +1 to the stat would seem reasonable, but then again it could also make it so that, if people with Divine Aura are finding Superior Runes for +3 to the stat, you could theoretically have people out there with Attribute levels of 16, which would be kind of insane if you ask me. But who knows? I'm insanely tired right now, and I'm not exactly sure what I'm talking about.

Apr 03, 2005, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#16
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	At this time? Divine aura will give you a really pretty glow about your character. Nobody has stated it will do anything more than that. So that would not be good enough reason to want it. Look at the Deluxe this way,.....1. do you NEED the stuff in the offer? 2. do you WANT any of the stuff in the offer? 3. Does any of the stuff hit your interests? If you can answer yes to everything in the deluxe version, for all three questions, then yes (assuming you can pay out the heftier fee...some of the younger ones may have permissions to ask too) there is good reasoning for you to get it. If you can't then either you shouldn't get it or you should think about it first before deciding.

Apr 03, 2005, 03:19 PM // 15:19	#17
Elythe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I myself think the bonus stuff (especially the art book) is reason enough to get the Collector's Edition if you can afford it. But then again, that's just me. If you don't find it attractive no one's going to make you order it. Besides, I've never pre-ordered the special edition of any game, so I decided to splurge on Guild Wars this one time. Can you blame me?

Apr 03, 2005, 04:38 PM // 16:38	#18
Mango Midget Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under a hippo. Guild: TC Profession: Me/W	Hey,is the deluxe,special and collectors edition the same i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed to know

Apr 03, 2005, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#19
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	It's all the same.

Apr 03, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#20
Nichos Katran Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Guild: Eternal Knights Profession: N/Me	As I said in the other topic, main reason I purchased it was because EBGames said it came with a cloth map, which I thought would be sweet to hang on the wall. But even though it's not coming out with one, I'm still getting it. 1) I already have a headset, but my buddy said he'll buy it off me for $20 (2/3 cost of difference between normal and collectors) 2) I like interesting things like the art book and the audio. 3) I wanna glow 4) I'm a sucker for these kinds of things. Why go normal when you can go DELUXE!