Totaly Unfair ! Arena.Net not off to a good start for us. - Guild Wars Forums

Prophet65 · Apr 30, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55

I've been counting the days till Guildwars goes live, so few days before that happened I call up my regular game store, they only specialise in games so I figure they'll have it for sure by then.

Called em up ask em to see if they have any Guildwars left and he checks up the records. Few minutes later gets back on the phone and says we have no record or even an estimated date when we will get GW in stock. He tells me he has heard of the game and is also waiting for it, he then suggested that I try other places so I did, none of them even had a estimation of when GW will stock.

I've been playing WoW to hold me over till GW comes and now im probaly stuck in WoW for god knows how long till GW is released in Australia. I know a lot of my friends who are very angry aswell that GW wasnt released here. Even Blizzard managed to release WoW in Australia same time as America.

So pissed off with (Edit) NCsoft, they are not off to a good start by anyones books in Australia. Its not as if they have to ship millions here, Sydney is the largest city here and has round 6 million ish people. Compare that to only one city in the States.

(Edit) Cant change topic name but its meant to say NCsoft.

Ashleigh McMahon · Apr 30, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Please Don't Flame.

It isn't Arena Nets fault, if anyone, it is Ncsoft's, there the publishers.

The standard edition is perfectly stocked in most places.

It is only collectors edition wich is expieriencing stock shortages.

Regards, Ashleigh.

Vampyre · Apr 30, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18

Yep Standard Can Be Had At Most Places Around Here.. The CE Is A Differnt Story...

Romac · Apr 30, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

i've seen it at ebgames, gamestop, and even my local target has it.

any game i really care about playing, i've always pre-ordered.

instead of waiting and hoping that your stores will carry it, why don't you just order it? amazon has no shipping fees for anything over $25

m3th · Apr 30, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13

dont flame A.net you knob.

im in adelaide, had it since thursday morning.

paid 85 for it from EB games.

easy as. A.net dont have bugger all to do with thier distributors work out thier stock properly.

Go and look around before yelling abuse.

You give aussies a bad name..

Loviatar · Apr 30, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

also preorders were available weeks ago

horohoro08 · Apr 30, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31

im in canada, the weird thing was that EB had retail version of GW a few days before all the other stores had it stocked.

Bullseye · Apr 30, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Dude ive seen it at target, gamestop, ebgames, and in the mall. Im going there right now to buy it in about ten minutes. lol, whenever my mom can get out the dang door

Zarconis · Apr 30, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

Finally, a CE that actually feels like a CE. I saw mounds of the WCIII CE at the store after I pre-ordered mine. Now I'm pissed I didn't order the CE for this.

You can probably get the standard edition anywhere.

harrisben · Apr 30, 2005, 07:03 PM // 19:03

I'm facing a related problem here in Thailand and I'm well aware that ArenaNet are not responsible for publishing or distribution, so save your flames for people complaining about how slow it is to level.

About a week ago I asked ArenaNet if they could tell me who the distributor in Thailand is so that I can contact them to find out when it will be available, but they didn't bother to respond. I've also asked NCSoft, but they too haven't bothered to respond.

It is also possible to buy the game online and download it from www.plaync.com but they won't let me buy it because I'm in Thailand.

All it takes is a short email to give me an answer or direct me to the person who could tell me - that must be too hard. If anyone knows staff at either company who respond to emails, be sure and let me know.

Apr 30, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Gaile and Ghostraptor both post on the fansites, there's probably a thread floating around here with information and questions about obtaining the game on the forums.

Pevil Lihatuh · Apr 30, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22

an austrailian that i know seems to be under the impression guild wars is out over there within the next two weeks. So it may not be long. This is NOT, of course, an official 'yes its out next week' so please dont take it as that

Sekkira · Apr 30, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42

It was released April 28th. Go to Electronics Botique. I've been playing it since 5pm on that day oh god *falls flat on his face*

Freyas · Apr 30, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20

I know that they set up a deal with EBgames to sell GW over in Australia- you might want to check out EB games or their website and see if they have any copies for sale.

spiritofcat · Apr 30, 2005, 11:57 PM // 23:57

I know it's in EB in Australia, and there are also multiple online shops in Australia that you could have preordered from. I did my preorder through www.gamesmarket.com.au They were very prompt in sending out my preorder package, and I'm expecting the game in the mail tomorrow.

trcanberra · May 01, 2005, 12:05 AM // 00:05

The game has been available at EB in Australia since launch. I picked it up on day one and was playing in the first hour

Joysze · May 01, 2005, 12:09 AM // 00:09

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Originally Posted by spiritofcat

I know it's in EB in Australia, and there are also multiple online shops in Australia that you could have preordered from. I did my preorder through www.gamesmarket.com.au They were very prompt in sending out my preorder package, and I'm expecting the game in the mail tomorrow.

I hope you guys get it tomorrow. I have 2 friends in Aussie and they both ordered it from the same site, and we're all waiting for them to get their copies. So meantime, I've given one of them my logon and password so that he can play. <keeping my fingers crossed for you guys>

spiritofcat · May 01, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

Well i got to play in the early access, and that lasted longer than it should. I was still playing 8 hours after it was meant to end... It's closed now though

Volume II · May 01, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12

NCSoft made some really stupid deal with EBGames, making it the only store that would carry GW for the first few weeks, or something like that. I really feel sorry for all you Aussies down there. Anet is great, but NCSoft is one of the worst companies.

Rhys · May 01, 2005, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiritofcat

I know it's in EB in Australia, and there are also multiple online shops in Australia that you could have preordered from. I did my preorder through www.gamesmarket.com.au They were very prompt in sending out my preorder package, and I'm expecting the game in the mail tomorrow.

The Collector's Edition is available at that site... but it's more than DOUBLE the price of the standard edition. I hope that it's only a placeholder value.

Apr 30, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#1
Prophet65 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Totaly Unfair ! Arena.Net not off to a good start for us. I've been counting the days till Guildwars goes live, so few days before that happened I call up my regular game store, they only specialise in games so I figure they'll have it for sure by then. Called em up ask em to see if they have any Guildwars left and he checks up the records. Few minutes later gets back on the phone and says we have no record or even an estimated date when we will get GW in stock. He tells me he has heard of the game and is also waiting for it, he then suggested that I try other places so I did, none of them even had a estimation of when GW will stock. I've been playing WoW to hold me over till GW comes and now im probaly stuck in WoW for god knows how long till GW is released in Australia. I know a lot of my friends who are very angry aswell that GW wasnt released here. Even Blizzard managed to release WoW in Australia same time as America. So pissed off with (Edit) NCsoft, they are not off to a good start by anyones books in Australia. Its not as if they have to ship millions here, Sydney is the largest city here and has round 6 million ish people. Compare that to only one city in the States. (Edit) Cant change topic name but its meant to say NCsoft. Last edited by Prophet65; Apr 30, 2005 at 04:01 PM // 16:01..

Apr 30, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20	#14
Freyas Champion of the Absurd Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Spirits of War Profession: Mo/W	I know that they set up a deal with EBgames to sell GW over in Australia- you might want to check out EB games or their website and see if they have any copies for sale. __________________ Freyas- Spirits of War ~The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

Apr 30, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#2
Ashleigh McMahon Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East England Guild: WoTU[Warlords of the Underworld] Profession: Mo/Me	Please Don't Flame. It isn't Arena Nets fault, if anyone, it is Ncsoft's, there the publishers. The standard edition is perfectly stocked in most places. It is only collectors edition wich is expieriencing stock shortages. Regards, Ashleigh.

Apr 30, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18	#3
Vampyre Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Guild: Carpathian Mists Profession: R/Rt	Yep Standard Can Be Had At Most Places Around Here.. The CE Is A Differnt Story...

Apr 30, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#4
Romac Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	i've seen it at ebgames, gamestop, and even my local target has it. any game i really care about playing, i've always pre-ordered. instead of waiting and hoping that your stores will carry it, why don't you just order it? amazon has no shipping fees for anything over $25

Apr 30, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13	#5
m3th Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	dont flame A.net you knob. im in adelaide, had it since thursday morning. paid 85 for it from EB games. easy as. A.net dont have bugger all to do with thier distributors work out thier stock properly. Go and look around before yelling abuse. You give aussies a bad name..

Apr 30, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#6
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	also preorders were available weeks ago

Apr 30, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#7
horohoro08 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	im in canada, the weird thing was that EB had retail version of GW a few days before all the other stores had it stocked.

Apr 30, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#8
Bullseye Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Califoria	Dude ive seen it at target, gamestop, ebgames, and in the mall. Im going there right now to buy it in about ten minutes. lol, whenever my mom can get out the dang door

Apr 30, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#9
Zarconis Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta,GA	Finally, a CE that actually feels like a CE. I saw mounds of the WCIII CE at the store after I pre-ordered mine. Now I'm pissed I didn't order the CE for this. You can probably get the standard edition anywhere.

Apr 30, 2005, 07:03 PM // 19:03	#10
harrisben Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangkok, Thailand	I'm facing a related problem here in Thailand and I'm well aware that ArenaNet are not responsible for publishing or distribution, so save your flames for people complaining about how slow it is to level. About a week ago I asked ArenaNet if they could tell me who the distributor in Thailand is so that I can contact them to find out when it will be available, but they didn't bother to respond. I've also asked NCSoft, but they too haven't bothered to respond. It is also possible to buy the game online and download it from www.plaync.com but they won't let me buy it because I'm in Thailand. All it takes is a short email to give me an answer or direct me to the person who could tell me - that must be too hard. If anyone knows staff at either company who respond to emails, be sure and let me know.

Apr 30, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16	#11
Blackace Guest	Gaile and Ghostraptor both post on the fansites, there's probably a thread floating around here with information and questions about obtaining the game on the forums.

Apr 30, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#12
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	an austrailian that i know seems to be under the impression guild wars is out over there within the next two weeks. So it may not be long. This is NOT, of course, an official 'yes its out next week' so please dont take it as that

Apr 30, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42	#13
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	It was released April 28th. Go to Electronics Botique. I've been playing it since 5pm on that day oh god falls flat on his face

Apr 30, 2005, 11:57 PM // 23:57	#15
spiritofcat Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Order of the Sanguine Dragon [OSD] Profession: E/Mo	I know it's in EB in Australia, and there are also multiple online shops in Australia that you could have preordered from. I did my preorder through www.gamesmarket.com.au They were very prompt in sending out my preorder package, and I'm expecting the game in the mail tomorrow.

May 01, 2005, 12:05 AM // 00:05	#16
trcanberra Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canberra, Australia Guild: Pax Australis Profession: E/Me	The game has been available at EB in Australia since launch. I picked it up on day one and was playing in the first hour

May 01, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#18
spiritofcat Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Order of the Sanguine Dragon [OSD] Profession: E/Mo	Well i got to play in the early access, and that lasted longer than it should. I was still playing 8 hours after it was meant to end... It's closed now though

May 01, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12	#19
Volume II Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Louisville, Lexington Kentucky	NCSoft made some really stupid deal with EBGames, making it the only store that would carry GW for the first few weeks, or something like that. I really feel sorry for all you Aussies down there. Anet is great, but NCSoft is one of the worst companies.