Prima guide release date? - Guild Wars Forums

Morgan19 · May 03, 2005, 02:39 PM // 14:39

When is the Prima guide actually going to show up in stores? An EB rep at a store told me it was coming today, the EBgames website lists the 17th, and Borders just says "not published yet."

And please keep in mind this isn't a "you should or shouldn't buy the guide" thread, I'm just wondering when it's going to be for sale.

m19

Szechwan Chi Qin · May 03, 2005, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgan19

When is the Prima guide actually going to show up in stores? An EB rep at a store told me it was coming today, the EBgames website lists the 17th, and Borders just says "not published yet."

And please keep in mind this isn't a "you should or shouldn't buy the guide" thread, I'm just wondering when it's going to be for sale.

m19

I called several stores (EB, Gamestop, Fry's) on Thursday on when they would receive the strategy guide, and all of them mentioned May 3rd, so I would expect it to be in either later today or tomorrow.

8^B

Raedwald · May 03, 2005, 05:24 PM // 17:24

Who needs a hint guide? Just kidding.

I'm an old school kind of guy. I'm happy just adventuring through this great world of ours.

Raedwald

The IOU · May 03, 2005, 05:26 PM // 17:26

This is so easy to follow the map along I doubt I will get one myself, but EQ2 I did just for the maps. They can be useful for knowing what things are needed to craft as well. MxO I bought one to for the same reasons.

Erod · May 03, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

To be honest, I play the game for the competition factor. Not because of it's Gosu PvE hype. So anything I can do, and any knowledge I can aquire to help me get to the top, be it maps, crafting help, nifty PvP trips, skill combos, ect, I will listen, pay attention to, and read to help me and my guild mates be the best we can be.

Auntie I · May 03, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49

The guides on this site are probably better than the Prime guide, and you can count on them being kept up to date! The entire forum will scream if they aren't!

Ranja123 · May 03, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49

Isn't that what this site is for? :P

Once you get past the 5000 "Noob question, how do I identify items?" posts here there is actually alot of information.

I bet for every question asked here there is at lest 10 or more people that know the answer.

If we could get the new folks here to actually read the "READ THIS BEFORE POSTING" message it would be a much nicer place :P

I do agree however, I like to be thorough with my questing and this guide would be helpful.

Morgan19 · May 03, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Like I said, I didn't intend for this to devolve into a stereotypical "why would you want a guide?!??!111" thread... So much for wishful thinking. If you don't have a date to help answer the question, why are you posting?

m19

butcherboy · May 03, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31

I'd buy the guide to find all the collectors, etc. I keep finding them but then they get themselves lost when I get what they collect. Anyways, last date I saw, May 4, $19.99.

Ranja123 · May 03, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36

Chill out Morgan, just making conversation.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255137.asp

Rayne Morgan · May 03, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36

I was at GameStop yesterday and they looked up the release date. May 17th.

TeiMurasaki · May 23, 2005, 07:05 AM // 07:05

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Originally Posted by Rayne Morgan

I was at GameStop yesterday and they looked up the release date. May 17th.

I've been checking my local GameStop and they told me they don't carry it.

The local bookstores tell me it's not out yet, but that it was "due out in May". I've checked EB many times now -- each time I've checked, they've pushed back the shipping date! GRR! First I was told the 18th, then the 21st, then they told me they'll get it sometime this week. I thought it was supposed to be out weeks ago.

I hope it's worth all this waiting.

I partly want it for the info, and partly for all the artwork that should be in it + collector reasons.

mysdale · May 26, 2005, 08:59 PM // 20:59

I work at EB Games, I just learned that there was a printing error that delayed the release and EB Games are expecting the guides on Thursday June 3rd. You can pre-order the book online and have it available to pick up in stores or go in to an EB and pre-order in order to guaruantee you get one, most stores will only get 3-4 copies.

Hope this is helpful!!

May 03, 2005, 02:39 PM // 14:39	#1
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	Prima guide release date? When is the Prima guide actually going to show up in stores? An EB rep at a store told me it was coming today, the EBgames website lists the 17th, and Borders just says "not published yet." And please keep in mind this isn't a "you should or shouldn't buy the guide" thread, I'm just wondering when it's going to be for sale. m19 Last edited by Morgan19; May 03, 2005 at 04:23 PM // 16:23..

May 03, 2005, 05:24 PM // 17:24	#3
Raedwald Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodbridge, NJ	Who needs a hint guide? Just kidding. I'm an old school kind of guy. I'm happy just adventuring through this great world of ours. Raedwald

May 03, 2005, 05:26 PM // 17:26	#4
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	This is so easy to follow the map along I doubt I will get one myself, but EQ2 I did just for the maps. They can be useful for knowing what things are needed to craft as well. MxO I bought one to for the same reasons.

May 03, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#5
Erod Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	To be honest, I play the game for the competition factor. Not because of it's Gosu PvE hype. So anything I can do, and any knowledge I can aquire to help me get to the top, be it maps, crafting help, nifty PvP trips, skill combos, ect, I will listen, pay attention to, and read to help me and my guild mates be the best we can be.

May 03, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49	#6
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	The guides on this site are probably better than the Prime guide, and you can count on them being kept up to date! The entire forum will scream if they aren't!

May 03, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49	#7
Ranja123 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Isn't that what this site is for? :P Once you get past the 5000 "Noob question, how do I identify items?" posts here there is actually alot of information. I bet for every question asked here there is at lest 10 or more people that know the answer. If we could get the new folks here to actually read the "READ THIS BEFORE POSTING" message it would be a much nicer place :P I do agree however, I like to be thorough with my questing and this guide would be helpful.

May 03, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13	#8
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	Like I said, I didn't intend for this to devolve into a stereotypical "why would you want a guide?!??!111" thread... So much for wishful thinking. If you don't have a date to help answer the question, why are you posting? m19

May 03, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#9
butcherboy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	I'd buy the guide to find all the collectors, etc. I keep finding them but then they get themselves lost when I get what they collect. Anyways, last date I saw, May 4, $19.99.

May 03, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#10
Ranja123 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Chill out Morgan, just making conversation. http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255137.asp

May 03, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#11
Rayne Morgan Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Guild: Twisted Empire Profession: Me/R	I was at GameStop yesterday and they looked up the release date. May 17th.

May 26, 2005, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#13
mysdale Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Guild: Forever Knights (FK) Profession: E/Me	I work at EB Games, I just learned that there was a printing error that delayed the release and EB Games are expecting the guides on Thursday June 3rd. You can pre-order the book online and have it available to pick up in stores or go in to an EB and pre-order in order to guaruantee you get one, most stores will only get 3-4 copies. Hope this is helpful!!