Curse

Shadow Spirit · Jan 10, 2008, 09:57 PM // 21:57

If they knew they were going to sell it, they should have just put it up for sale at the same time they ran the promotion.

Buy GWEN in the OL store = get the BMP for free

OR buy the BMP for 10 bucks

That's how it should have been back in November if they were going to do this.

No one would have bought extra character slots they didn't need. People who wanted their box would have gotten it. Everyone would have been happy.

I hope they keep this in mind for the future.

Icey · Jan 10, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58

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Originally Posted by tyla salanari

GW:EN costed more on retail therefore BMP wasn't free, it costed more on the online store obviously FOR the BMP. (GW:EN + BMP)

Bad wording on the retail purchase bit: i ment GW:EN, i will fix.

Anet NEVER told people to purchase GW:EN through the online store to receive the BMP, which is what you are implying. Anet said that if people spend over $39 dollars through their online store, the customer would receive the BMP. If you decided to purchase GW:EN for more than retail, its YOUR fault, not Anet. You should've bought something else not available at stores.

ajc2123 · Jan 10, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit

If they knew they were going to sell it, they should have just put it up for sale at the same time they ran the promotion.

Buy GWEN in the OL store = get the BMP for free

OR buy the BMP for 10 bucks

That's how it should have been back in November if they were going to do this.

No one would have bought extra character slots they didn't need. People who wanted their box would have gotten it. Everyone would have been happy.

I hope they keep this in mind for the future.

I agree on how that should have been ran.

Icey · Jan 10, 2008, 10:00 PM // 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit

If they knew they were going to sell it, they should have just put it up for sale at the same time they ran the promotion.

Buy GWEN in the OL store = get the BMP for free

OR buy the BMP for 10 bucks

That's how it should have been back in November if they were going to do this.

No one would have bought extra character slots they didn't need. People who wanted their box would have gotten it. Everyone would have been happy.

I hope they keep this in mind for the future.

that was actually their plan, it was customers who demanded the BMP to be sold that Anet decided to sell it. I'm pretty sure Anet will go through an experience process from now on though, specially when they see this thread.

Tyla · Jan 10, 2008, 10:01 PM // 22:01

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Originally Posted by Icey

Anet NEVER told people to purchase GW:EN through the online store to receive the BMP, which is what you are implying. Anet said that if people spend over $39 dollars through their online store, the customer would receive the BMP. If you decided to purchase GW:EN for more than retail, its YOUR fault, not Anet. You should've bought something else not available at stores.

You would of qualified anyway...
And stop with the 'YOUR fault' stuff, thats all you say to people who bought GW:EN on the online store for the BMP, and not buying it on retail.
For the 'You should've bought something else not available at stores.' bit, maybe i don't NEED extra character slots?
Maybe i don't WANT them either?

Dark-NighT · Jan 10, 2008, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit

If they knew they were going to sell it, they should have just put it up for sale at the same time they ran the promotion.

Buy GWEN in the OL store = get the BMP for free

OR buy the BMP for 10 bucks

That's how it should have been back in November if they were going to do this.

No one would have bought extra character slots they didn't need. People who wanted their box would have gotten it. Everyone would have been happy.

I hope they keep this in mind for the future.

That would have been the best solution.

Mordakai · Jan 10, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04

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Originally Posted by Icey

Anet NEVER told people to purchase GW:EN through the online store to receive the BMP, which is what you are implying. Anet said that if people spend $29 [fixed] dollars through their online store, the customer would receive the BMP. If you decided to purchase GW:EN for more than retail, its YOUR fault, not Anet. You should've bought something else not available at stores.

LOL. The only other thing offered was Bonus Character Slots. And many people who wanted the BMP already had as many of those as they wanted.

The Skill Packs were pulled off the on-line store, only to have reduced prices released after the BMP deal was over.

All in all, this was poorly done. I now have more bonus slots than I know what to do with, and I'm short $20.

But I guess I should be thankful Guild Wars doesn't cost a monthly fee....

Eugaet · Jan 10, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icey

If you decided to purchase GW:EN for more than retail, its YOUR fault, not Anet. You should've bought something else not available at stores.

Well, it's YOUR fault you didn't get the BMP early like me because you weren't playing! So neener neener!

pygar...seriously...how much to ship the box?

EDIT: Yeah, I've already got more character slots than I use. I was really hoping they would have had mugs or sweatshirts or something during the promo. Then I would have spent $29+ to get the BMP plus $40 retail for the physical copy of GWEN...and have been absolutely pleased about it. And I would not care one iota if they sold the BMP later. I don't even care now! I just need a box.

Icey · Jan 10, 2008, 10:06 PM // 22:06

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Originally Posted by tyla salanari

You would of qualified anyway...
And stop with the 'YOUR fault' stuff, thats all you say to people who bought GW:EN on the online store for the BMP, and not buying it on retail.
For the 'You should've bought something else not available at stores.' bit, maybe i don't NEED extra character slots?
Maybe i don't WANT them either?

Well maybe you should stop complaining?

Maybe you don't want the box?

you make it seem like you wanted a box so bad, but even though you had that opportunity, you chose not to get it. You still have an option to buy a box, so why be upset about people who didn't have the option to get the BMP, and now do? Stop being selfish.

artay · Jan 10, 2008, 10:07 PM // 22:07

Yay for all the Q's, I think I'll buy it now :O

pygar · Jan 10, 2008, 10:08 PM // 22:08

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Originally Posted by Eugaet

Well, it's YOUR fault you didn't get the BMP early like me because you weren't playing! So neener neener!

pygar...seriously...how much to ship the box?

Wish it was in good enough shape to really sell it to you, but its not..I dont collect stuff as much as just pack-rat stuff....Plus it was actually the GW platinum box not just EOTN.

Icey · Jan 10, 2008, 10:08 PM // 22:08

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Originally Posted by Eugaet

Well, it's YOUR fault you didn't get the BMP early like me because you weren't playing! So neener neener!

pygar...seriously...how much to ship the box?

LOL, I never said it wasn't my fault for not buying it back then. But now I have the option, the same option that you have to buy a box. You don't see me making a thread complaining. If I have a complaint , I email Anet, which I did and now I am going to buy the BMP

WinterSnowblind · Jan 10, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

This is just another BMP whine thread. Only now the roles are reversed, is there really any point, we're just discussing the same things AGAIN.

If there's one thing I think we can all agree on, the promotion was a terrible idea and was handled very poorly. Hopefully if they do something similar again, they make it available in a more sensible way, but the fact is the way it was done was always going to leave some people unhappy. Making it available to everyone VIA the ingame store was the best move they could make at this point, IMO.

Mordakai · Jan 10, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

It's worth $10, IMO.

But not worth $30.

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Originally Posted by WinterSnowblind

Making it available to everyone VIA the ingame store was the best move they could make at this point, IMO.

Making the $29 promotion available would have been the best thing they could do. Might actually get people to buy their stupid skill packs.

Eugaet · Jan 10, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

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Originally Posted by Icey

LOL, I never said it wasn't my fault for not buying it back then. But now I have the option, the same option that you have to buy a box. You don't see me making a thread complaining. If I have a complaint , I email Anet, which I did and now I am going to buy the BMP

Yes, it's exactly the same. You pay $10 more and I pay $40 more. Everyone is happy.

ajc2123 · Jan 10, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

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Originally Posted by WinterSnowblind

This is just another BMP whine thread. Only now the roles are reversed, is there really any point, we're just discussing the same things AGAIN.

If there's one thing I think we can all agree on, the promotion was a terrible idea and was handled very poorly. Hopefully if they do something similar again, they make it available in a more sensible way, but the fact is the way it was done was always going to leave some people unhappy. Making it available to everyone VIA the ingame store was the best move they could make at this point, IMO.

amen to that. We still got people who want Divine aura...i mean i do....cuz it would be cool, but it wouldnt be right to others so im fine without it lol

Showtime · Jan 10, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Oh well, it was nice while it lasted.

HawkofStorms · Jan 10, 2008, 10:12 PM // 22:12

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Originally Posted by Rift

Oh come on guys. We got it for free, and before everyone else. Asking for anything more is just being greedy.

I think it's great news that more people will be able to get their hands on this wonderful addition.

I also hope that this precedent set by Anet propagates to other small account additions that could be distributed by micro-transactions (like upgrading to a collector's edition for 5 bucks

)

You think this is a positive?
Stuff like SF used to be given for free. I think this is the exact opposite direction, adding more and more content at a charge is inching closer and closer to "monthly fee" style of payment structure.

Icey · Jan 10, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

LOL. The only other thing offered was Bonus Character Slots. And many people who wanted the BMP already had as many of those as they wanted.

The Skill Packs were pulled off the on-line store, only to have reduced prices released after the BMP deal was over.

All in all, this was poorly done. I now have more bonus slots than I know what to do with, and I'm short $20.

But I guess I should be thankful Guild Wars doesn't cost a monthly fee....

I don't know if you ever purchased things in advance in the real world, but those things usually have a premium price.

ajc2123 · Jan 10, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

You think this is a positive?
Stuff like SF used to be given for free. I think this is the exact opposite direction, adding more and more content at a charge is inching closer and closer to "monthly fee" style of payment structure.

But its not, plus games with monthly fees also have to pay for their upgrades, so we still get the better deal.