Curse

Haijiibirdhead · Feb 16, 2007, 05:26 PM // 17:26

I had bought the Uk Special Edition Prophecies when I first started out and I have no divine aura on my emotes. I really think it blows that the "Special" Edition isnt really so special after all in this way. Had I known, I'd not of wasted my money and I'd of bought the American Collectors Ed insead, Grr.

Mr. G · Feb 16, 2007, 05:34 PM // 17:34

/sgh i think i know what the problem is already...so many have fallen for this

"Special edition" doesnt give divine aura

"collectors edition" does

could that be it...normally is

Loviatar · Feb 16, 2007, 05:42 PM // 17:42

DIVINE AURA was not an exclusive to the US CE every country had it if they got the CE.

Savio · Feb 16, 2007, 05:44 PM // 17:44

Google search: "guild wars special edition"

I don't see where any of them say that the special edition gives you the Divine Aura.

Haijiibirdhead · Feb 16, 2007, 06:02 PM // 18:02

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DIVINE AURA was not an exclusive to the US CE every country had it if they got the CE.

Oh that must be the reason why they dont sell the "Collectors Edition" in stores or gaming sites over here in GB huh. I certainly only saw/ see the "Special Edition".

Masseur · Feb 16, 2007, 06:35 PM // 18:35

These messages come up from time to time, but I think they should sell the Prophesies CE still, even though I have several copies of Prophesies, I'd buy a couple CE editions to upgrade my versions just for the divine aura. And it's been close to 2 years, they should offer the Divine Aura for a price, but they will never do it as they have said many times in the past. So Anet proves they don't care about those that didn't/couldn't get it, but they still sell the other CE's. Oh well.

RTSFirebat · Feb 16, 2007, 06:51 PM // 18:51

No no and no. CE is collector's edition for a reason.

If you don't have it, too bad. Releasing more CE just cheapen it. Already there too many Factions and Nightfall CEs out there which spoils it.

Loviatar · Feb 16, 2007, 07:14 PM // 19:14

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Originally Posted by Haijiibirdhead

Oh that must be the reason why they dont sell the "Collectors Edition" in stores or gaming sites over here in GB huh. I certainly only saw/ see the "Special Edition".

http://www.guildwars.com/support/gam...nts-europe.php

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Product Information - Europe

Guild Wars Standard Edition
Game Discs: 2 CD's in plastic DVD case

Guild Wars Manuals - Part 1 and Part 2: 150 pages of information

Quick Reference Card: Full color; Keyboard layout and key mapping

Security Card containing your Access Key

Guild Wars Special Edition
Game Discs: 2 CDs in plastic DVD case

Guild Wars Manual: The Manuscripts: 144 pages of information

Bonus Skill Pack Code: Unlock 7 skills, 1 Elite skill, 1 rune and 1 weapon upgrade

Guild Wars Soundtrack CD: Music by British Academy Award winner Jeremy Soule

Bonus Music Key: Free access to additional in-game music from Direct Song

Guild Wars Art Book: The Art of Guild Wars Book 2; 72 Pages

Map of Tyria; 600mm by 360mm, folded

Quick Reference Card: Full-colour card showing keyboard layout and key mapping

Game Activation Card containing your Access Key

Guild Wars Collector's Edition

Game Discs: 2 CD's in Card Wallets

Guild Wars Manuals - Part 1 and Part 2: 150 pages of information

Guild Wars Art Book: Perfect Bound; 128 pages

Guild Wars Soundtrack CD: Music by British Academy Award winner Jeremy Soule

Guild Wars Internet Chat Headset; Headphones and Microphone

Quick Reference Card: Full color; Keyboard layout and key mapping

The contents or appearance of Guild Wars packages may differ, depending on region.

Beqxter · Feb 16, 2007, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Had I known I would fall so hard for this game, I would have bought the CE. Alas, I didn't, and know I must resign myself to no Divine Aura. It makes me sad, but I agree - they're called "collector's edition" for a reason.

JMFD · Feb 16, 2007, 07:37 PM // 19:37

I got the collectors edition from the UK. The Special edition was released I think 6-12 months later.

Knightsaber Sith · Feb 16, 2007, 08:33 PM // 20:33

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Originally Posted by Haijiibirdhead

Oh that must be the reason why they dont sell the "Collectors Edition" in stores or gaming sites over here in GB huh. I certainly only saw/ see the "Special Edition".

The reason you can't find the CE over there or most anywhere now is that it's nearly 2 years old and has been out of print for quite some time >_<

Rion · Feb 16, 2007, 08:42 PM // 20:42

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Originally Posted by RTSFirebat

No no and no. CE is collector's edition for a reason.

If you don't have it, too bad. Releasing more CE just cheapen it. Already there too many Factions and Nightfall CEs out there which spoils it.

I don't mind the Factions and Nightfall CE's really, but I'd be pretty annoyed if A-net brought something else out that had Divine Aura. I like my glowy-glowy hands and don't want you to have them!

Haijiibirdhead · Feb 16, 2007, 09:57 PM // 21:57

We'll see about that.

Jongo River · Feb 17, 2007, 12:17 AM // 00:17

It's worth pointing out that the CE's were never sold as "Limited Editions". They were not numbered, there was no specified print run and they were not supplied with any form of certificate. If Anet wanted to produce more, they would be entirely within their rights to do so.

That said, the SE was a re-release of the regular edition, with a few bonuses. It was quite right that it didn't include CE features.

Smile Like Umean It · Feb 17, 2007, 12:52 AM // 00:52

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Originally Posted by Haijiibirdhead

We'll see about that.

What's there to see? It's a well known fact that they don't make them anymore and unless you're willing to shell out $100+, you're not getting one.

Next time you buy something make sure you look at what is actually included.

Haijiibirdhead · Feb 17, 2007, 02:38 AM // 02:38

Like I said we will see.

Either way I will get one , so do not jump the gun in lecturing me. Thanks.

shmek · Feb 17, 2007, 02:57 AM // 02:57

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Originally Posted by Smile Like Umean It

What's there to see? It's a well known fact that they don't make them anymore and unless you're willing to shell out $100+, you're not getting one.

Next time you buy something make sure you look at what is actually included.

LOL... totally reminds me of the phrase "after me, paradise is closed." Very common among most uptight folks that like to bitch wildly when someone does equal them in prized gloating.

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Originally Posted by Smile Like Umean It

What's there to see? It's a well known fact that they don't make them anymore and unless you're willing to shell out $100+, you're not getting one.

Next time you buy something make sure you look at what is actually included.

Well known fact? lol.. sounds more realistically like a greatly assumed by many, and yet still very subject to change.

CE = some extra profits plain and simple

Divine Aura's in the GW store for 10 bucks, 15 bucks, whatever... wouldn't suprise me a bit as it would be brilliant profit taking venture. Don't kid yourself... ANET decides they want the money for it and it will happen. Or they will nerf Divine Aura and provide an expansion of it in another form.

Since when is the game really not about the bottom line for ANET? I see no evidence otherwise to date. (not against the bottom line either - since I like to contribute to theirs for my own pleasure)

Cacheelma · Feb 17, 2007, 03:31 AM // 03:31

Yeah, well, you can keep telling yourself whatever kind of lies if they make you feel better about yourself.

For now, I guess I'll just get into the game and enjoy my Divine Aura.

Keep on dreaming, ppl.

nbajammer · Feb 17, 2007, 05:12 AM // 05:12

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Originally Posted by RTSFirebat

No no and no. CE is collector's edition for a reason.

If you don't have it, too bad. Releasing more CE just cheapen it. Already there too many Factions and Nightfall CEs out there which spoils it.

A book I've wanted for a long time is out of print. Would it be cheapened by making more copies? No. That logic is half-flawed. Collector's Edition isn't the same as Limited Edition (See below quote). I did get a copy of it eventually, but it wouldn't have cheapened those who bought it while it was in print.

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Originally Posted by Beqxter

It makes me sad, but I agree - they're called "collector's edition" for a reason.

And that reason is? They aren't limited editions. They aren't individually numbered. So what other reason can there be?

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Originally Posted by Rion

I don't mind the Factions and Nightfall CE's really, but I'd be pretty annoyed if A-net brought something else out that had Divine Aura. I like my glowy-glowy hands and don't want you to have them!

Let's assume that the collectibility of the Prophecies CE holds up. This means that the Factions and Nightfall CEs are cheapened because there are more of them. More were made.

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Originally Posted by Jongo River

It's worth pointing out that the CE's were never sold as "Limited Editions". They were not numbered, there was no specified print run and they were not supplied with any form of certificate. If Anet wanted to produce more, they would be entirely within their rights to do so.

QFT.

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Originally Posted by shmek

Divine Aura's in the GW store for 10 bucks, 15 bucks, whatever... wouldn't suprise me a bit as it would be brilliant profit taking venture. Don't kid yourself... ANET decides they want the money for it and it will happen. Or they will nerf Divine Aura and provide an expansion of it in another form.

Since when is the game really not about the bottom line for ANET? I see no evidence otherwise to date. (not against the bottom line either - since I like to contribute to theirs for my own pleasure)

Also QFT. I too can see this happening for the simple fact is that people will keep suggesting it. It's what the people want, and ultimately in one form or other it will end up happening. Maybe not today, tomorrow, next week, or next year. But it will, and I'll be waiting with my (however much money) in hand. They once said there would be no way for us to obtain additional character slots except to add future chapters. That changed as the people who wanted it kept bringing it up. I'll gladly join those in this cause as well.

An acquaintence of mine told me in-game the very same thing that I see here. People having a fuss over an emote. People want the Prophecies CE to remain out of print over an emote. No minipet. No artbook, soundtrack, map, special dances or any other novelty. No physical item (in-game or out-of-game) to set it apart (unlike the miniatures with the Factions and Nightfall CEs). I wonder how many people took a step back and realized they were dissing the idea over an emote.

Cacheelma · Feb 17, 2007, 07:47 AM // 07:47

If I remember correctly, Gaile said once a while back that Collector's Editions of each game are limited. I can't find a link at the moment so maybe Gaile can confirm or deny this herself.

Also, Gaile also mentioned that Divine Aura is Prophecies CE's exclusive and she didn't see it coming to online store, ever (I'm sure she said this one, though).