Collectors vs. Special Edition - Guild Wars Forums

Sagaris · Jan 16, 2006, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Hi guys, I searched for my question, but I couldn't find an answer. So here's my question... What's the difference between a Collectors and a Special Edition? I'm asking this because I want the 'best' Chapter 2 Edition, I know you guys don't know anything about the different Editions in Chapter 2, so for Chapter 1, what was the difference?

And why would A.Net release 3 different versions being, the normal one, collector's and special edition!

Thanks in advance!

Evil Hypnotist · Jan 16, 2006, 04:51 PM // 16:51

Think of the number of people who bought the normal one, only to find out the in-game benefit of the collectors edition i.e. the divine aura, and so bought that one as well. Cha ching!

Retribution X · Jan 16, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

THe special edition gives you 7 skills and an elite when you start the game.

Loviatar · Jan 16, 2006, 10:33 PM // 22:33

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Originally Posted by Sagaris

so for Chapter 1, what was the difference?
Thanks in advance!

CE for chapter 1 gave a set of headphones/mike a hardcover art book, a free ? month of team speak or the other one, and the Devine Aura which is the neat glowing hands trail you see at times from dancing/emotes

fiery · Jan 16, 2006, 10:41 PM // 22:41

plus dont forget the unqiue only your account Collectors Item.

Caelus The Fallen · Jan 16, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

CE: Divine Aura (glowing hands when you emote); headset; big, nicely annotated art book; 1 month of free teamspeak; Soundtrack CD.
SE: Small, unanoted artbook (different art from the other one too); Soundtrack CD; DirectSong access to add the soundtrack in-game*; access key giving 7 skill, 1 elite and 1 upgrade unlock for PvP.

*sounds weird, but half of the soundtrack isnt actually in-game normally... 0_o

I have both

(and now like 4 copies of the soundtrack...)

Loviatar · Jan 16, 2006, 10:49 PM // 22:49

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Originally Posted by fiery

plus dont forget the unqiue only your account Collectors Item.

collectors item was for preorders
i have bow and pick

Mentalmdc · Jan 16, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Am i right in saying that the Special Edition came out way after the initial release?

Also, when i Pre-order Chap2 it will most likely be from www.Play.com or www.gameplay.com, i live in the UK. I want the Collectors edition but i was wondering where i can get it from?

If i preordered this, would it be the collectors?
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=677220

I did not get a Chap 1 collectors so i dont really know how it works..

Thanks in advance,
-THE M-

Vilaptca · Jan 16, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36

I bought the preorder box from Best Buy, and then used the receipt to get the money off the Collector's Edition, but I don't know how that works for ordering it online.

Going to have to do the same for Factions.

dargon · Jan 16, 2006, 11:54 PM // 23:54

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Originally Posted by Mentalmdc

Am i right in saying that the Special Edition came out way after the initial release?

Yep, you're right. Most likely when ch2 is released there will be a standard and a collector version. A special ed version may or maynot come a few months later, much like you get GotY editions of Unreal Tourney, Halflife, etc months after the original was released and those sometimes come with perks like various additional map packs (that you could download for free but now don't have to, etc)

Dark Tykane · Jan 17, 2006, 12:04 AM // 00:04

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

collectors item was for preorders
i have bow and pick

Do you know if and where you can pre-order the chapter 2?
I heard you could but i couldnt find where.

Mentalmdc · Jan 17, 2006, 08:13 AM // 08:13

So, if i were to pre order the game from anywhere, then i would get a collectors item?

dargon · Jan 17, 2006, 01:32 PM // 13:32

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Originally Posted by Mentalmdc

So, if i were to pre order the game from anywhere, then i would get a collectors item?

Only if you get an actual preorder package. ANet can't exactly track who has paid for an ethereal item so with regards to preorders (atleast for ch1) they put out a special package that had a special cd key in it. Putting this key into your account listed you as having a preorder package. They took it one step further and actually gave sets of keys to different retailers so they could track who bought what where and gave preorder items based on the retailer you bought from. Without this key you won't get jack.

Former Ruling · Jan 17, 2006, 01:36 PM // 13:36

Special edition comes out long after initial release (atleast until now) and comes with extra junk like artbooks and Soundtracks and such.

preorder the Collectors Edition. Thats what you want.

Sagaris · Jan 17, 2006, 05:19 PM // 17:19

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

Special edition comes out long after initial release (atleast until now) and comes with extra junk like artbooks and Soundtracks and such.

preorder the Collectors Edition. Thats what you want.

Cool, thanks everyone for your replies!

Maria The Princess · Oct 17, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

new question: if i was gonna get SE, will i get Divine aura or does it come only with CE? because on official site all they mention is NF signature dances which are not realy worth it (i want glowing hands

)...

lets say i got it, is it gonna be on all my characters or only on Ch 3 characters?

http://www.guildwars.com/support/gam...nts/nightfall/

PLZ help cuz i dont wanna get the wrong thing

Knightsaber Sith · Oct 17, 2006, 07:14 PM // 19:14

Divine Aura is only available with the Prophecies CE. It does not come with Faction nor with Nightfall. Prohpecies Special Edition comes with pvp skill/rune/upgrade unlocks; it does not come with Divine Aura. No one really knows how they will impliment the Nightfall CE bonus emote until the game goes live. Chances are it'll only be for primary Dervishes/Paragons like the backup dancers from Factions.

DeanBB · Oct 17, 2006, 08:44 PM // 20:44

I only see Standard and Collectors mentioned, with the collectors having (among other things):

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Nightfall Collector's Edition Key, providing access to the Nightfall campaign, a miniature in-game Varesh pet, and Nightfall signature dances for your characters

Maria The Princess · Oct 18, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48

wow its a bummer i cant have my divine aura (i wish i knew about it before buying Prphecies)

but thank you for replys you just saved me 20$

Manic Smile · Oct 18, 2006, 09:39 AM // 09:39

Divin Aura can still be had for 140+ dollars on Ebay...

Jan 16, 2006, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#1
Sagaris Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands.	Collectors vs. Special Edition Hi guys, I searched for my question, but I couldn't find an answer. So here's my question... What's the difference between a Collectors and a Special Edition? I'm asking this because I want the 'best' Chapter 2 Edition, I know you guys don't know anything about the different Editions in Chapter 2, so for Chapter 1, what was the difference? And why would A.Net release 3 different versions being, the normal one, collector's and special edition! Thanks in advance!

Jan 16, 2006, 04:51 PM // 16:51	#2
Evil Hypnotist Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: I Dragon I [PAIN]	Think of the number of people who bought the normal one, only to find out the in-game benefit of the collectors edition i.e. the divine aura, and so bought that one as well. Cha ching!

Jan 16, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#3
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	THe special edition gives you 7 skills and an elite when you start the game.

Jan 16, 2006, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#5
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	plus dont forget the unqiue only your account Collectors Item.

Jan 16, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#6
Caelus The Fallen Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Guild: Voice of the Darkness Profession: E/Mo	CE: Divine Aura (glowing hands when you emote); headset; big, nicely annotated art book; 1 month of free teamspeak; Soundtrack CD. SE: Small, unanoted artbook (different art from the other one too); Soundtrack CD; DirectSong access to add the soundtrack in-game; access key giving 7 skill, 1 elite and 1 upgrade unlock for PvP. sounds weird, but half of the soundtrack isnt actually in-game normally... 0_o I have both (and now like 4 copies of the soundtrack...)

Jan 16, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#8
Mentalmdc Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Vile Of Faith [NOVA] Profession: Mo/Me	Am i right in saying that the Special Edition came out way after the initial release? Also, when i Pre-order Chap2 it will most likely be from www.Play.com or www.gameplay.com, i live in the UK. I want the Collectors edition but i was wondering where i can get it from? If i preordered this, would it be the collectors? http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...C&title=677220 I did not get a Chap 1 collectors so i dont really know how it works.. Thanks in advance, -THE M-

Jan 16, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#9
Vilaptca Pre-Searing Vanquisher Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	I bought the preorder box from Best Buy, and then used the receipt to get the money off the Collector's Edition, but I don't know how that works for ordering it online. Going to have to do the same for Factions.

Jan 17, 2006, 08:13 AM // 08:13	#12
Mentalmdc Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Vile Of Faith [NOVA] Profession: Mo/Me	So, if i were to pre order the game from anywhere, then i would get a collectors item?

Jan 17, 2006, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#14
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Special edition comes out long after initial release (atleast until now) and comes with extra junk like artbooks and Soundtracks and such. preorder the Collectors Edition. Thats what you want.

Oct 17, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#16
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	new question: if i was gonna get SE, will i get Divine aura or does it come only with CE? because on official site all they mention is NF signature dances which are not realy worth it (i want glowing hands )... lets say i got it, is it gonna be on all my characters or only on Ch 3 characters? http://www.guildwars.com/support/gam...nts/nightfall/ PLZ help cuz i dont wanna get the wrong thing

Oct 17, 2006, 07:14 PM // 19:14	#17
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Divine Aura is only available with the Prophecies CE. It does not come with Faction nor with Nightfall. Prohpecies Special Edition comes with pvp skill/rune/upgrade unlocks; it does not come with Divine Aura. No one really knows how they will impliment the Nightfall CE bonus emote until the game goes live. Chances are it'll only be for primary Dervishes/Paragons like the backup dancers from Factions.

Oct 18, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#19
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	wow its a bummer i cant have my divine aura (i wish i knew about it before buying Prphecies) but thank you for replys you just saved me 20$

Oct 18, 2006, 09:39 AM // 09:39	#20
Manic Smile Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: ----- 15^50[Rare] ---- Alliance: ----- [SMS] -----	Divin Aura can still be had for 140+ dollars on Ebay...