Curse

LoKi Foxfire · Oct 18, 2006, 03:27 AM // 03:27

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

NO

gameplay will be available upon the addition of a valid Nightfall account key and not one minute before.

ALSO THIS RETAIL PRERELEASE PACKAGE IS NOT A PREORDER

Jesus, chill out man. This ain't GBS - I was just wondering how they were handling things with people who get their >>>>>>preordered<<<<<< retail boxes late. Maybe we will have a repeat of the Collector's Edition for Factions? What then?

Knightsaber Sith · Oct 18, 2006, 04:15 AM // 04:15

Perhaps we will have another such fiasco; but Gaile and Alex have assured us numerous times that they produced more copies this time and there are no forseeable issues. So here's hoping we have a worry free launch day

Paperfly · Oct 18, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25

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I don't see any reason why they can't drum up more excitement by putting the game on the shelves a week early - put a big sticker on the box saying "buy it now and be among the first for servers to go live on the 27th!"

Releasing an on-line only game to retail before the servers go live? Yeah, that couldn't possibly backfire into bad PR.

I pre-ordered at a bricks-and-mortar store, so I paid nothing for the preorder kit. How do I feel about it? Pretty good, actually.

WLlama · Oct 18, 2006, 04:34 AM // 04:34

Picked up Prerelease at Fry's for $10. (1+ weeks after they posted the $5 toward game in store and sign was no longer posted. Counter said nothing and I only noticed afterwards that is said on the receipt I shold have received $5 off still.) WLlama = stupid

Promptly took pre-release pack after $5 fiasco and preordered from Walmart for cheaper than Fry's or EBGames. I guess I ended up getting a better deal overall but what a pain.

JC68 · Oct 18, 2006, 06:41 AM // 06:41

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Originally Posted by Blackest Rose

There's only really one thing that makes me mad about the way nightfall will be released and that's that the retail version will be released on the same day the servers go live.
I already have the bonus packs etc and I like the extra slot but.....

I don't see any reason why they can't drum up more excitement by putting the game on the shelves a week early - put a big sticker on the box saying "buy it now and be among the first for servers to go live on the 27th!"

The reason is because I've ordered online and it'll take a few days to get here. If the retail was available early then everyone would have it the day of release!

Everything is controlled from the server side, it streams any updates etc - so it's no biggee to Anet.

same problem here... me and my friend were too thiking about it...

Reiden Argrock · Oct 18, 2006, 06:45 AM // 06:45

Hey loki, long time no see

No head start I suppose I can deal with, but the thing is, i'm on the west coast which means I'll actually end up starting later than most unless we are allowd to play the first day without the key. If not, well then I'm gonna be a bit upset.

SirJackassIII · Oct 18, 2006, 06:51 AM // 06:51

I paid a whopping 0.01€ for the PRP...
0.01€ for an extra char slot instead of 10€ more then makes up for the lack of early access.

Tetris L · Oct 18, 2006, 07:27 AM // 07:27

I think the prerelease bonus pack was/is a fair offer. Most retailers sold it so cheap that the additional character slot alone is well worth it. I paid only 2€, that's less than 1 beer in the pub.

As for the early access, I don't mind. It was only 24 hrs for Factions, wasn't it? After a week or two the headstart that you got levels out anyway.

TheMosesPHD · Oct 18, 2006, 07:34 AM // 07:34

There is already going to be a Halloween event happening around the release time, having a seperate event for Nightfall wouldn't allow players to experience both events to their fullest.

And I'm not concerned at all about the price of the prerelease pack

I got mine free when I preordered at Gamestop. And they were so friendly too :P I'm happy about the whole darn thing.

Seissor · Oct 18, 2006, 07:58 AM // 07:58

I dont care about no head start. And my pre-order kits were given to me when I pre-ordered, no other cost.

Slainster · Oct 18, 2006, 09:32 AM // 09:32

not fussed about the free day thing, but would have liked the bonus pack to be apart of the pre-order route...

Tetris L · Oct 18, 2006, 09:43 AM // 09:43

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Originally Posted by Blackest Rose

There's only really one thing that makes me mad about the way nightfall will be released and that's that the retail version will be released on the same day the servers go live.

You have a point.

I don't mind not having earlier access than those who didn't "pre-order", but I absolutely want access the very moment the server goes live! It would really suck if Amazon ships late and I have to wait several days. What for did I order 2 months ago when I don't gain any advantage from it, not even on-time access??

The prerelease bonus key should give you access to Elona as soon as the servers go live. Then there should be a grace period to add the retail key later.

Chuba · Oct 18, 2006, 10:04 AM // 10:04

I don't mind losing the early access as the Factions one was a bit lonely anyway... And I don't mind about the cost of the pre-order kit either as our local retailer gave them out for free to anyone who pre-ordered

Imaginos · Oct 18, 2006, 11:32 AM // 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackest Rose

There's only really one thing that makes me mad about the way nightfall will be released and that's that the retail version will be released on the same day the servers go live.
I already have the bonus packs etc and I like the extra slot but.....

I don't see any reason why they can't drum up more excitement by putting the game on the shelves a week early - put a big sticker on the box saying "buy it now and be among the first for servers to go live on the 27th!"

The reason is because I've ordered online and it'll take a few days to get here. If the retail was available early then everyone would have it the day of release!

Everything is controlled from the server side, it streams any updates etc - so it's no biggee to Anet.

Totally Agree. I'd like to have access with my preorder box asap and have it cut off in a few days if I don't put in my retail key.

it's stupid that the stores are getting it the same day that the servers will go live with the new chapter. Bad form!

Konrow · Oct 18, 2006, 09:27 PM // 21:27

i wouldn't have the chance to play anyway since i'm usually busy during the week so no special event is no big deal. even if i was able to play, early access is not that important. Holloween on the other hand is very important

Dmc1281 · Oct 18, 2006, 10:23 PM // 22:23

I like the way they are handeling the prelaunch kits, it is nicer than dealing with preorder kits.

I don't mind the lack of early access. I don't have too much time these days to game, and for me it isn't the fact of beating the game the day it is realeased. I only get an hour or two a day if that and I want to enjoy exploring and trying to get to the next outpost, or finding the next best thing that I didn't have.

That being said there are a few places that I have not been to from the first release.

I was interested in getting an additional character slot, I want one to mess around and not lose a character, I was about to when they released them, however when they announced that you get an additional character slot with the prelaunch I figured I can wait till I get it to have the slot, and save some cash at the same time.

I hope that they continue with this trend for the next releases as well.

LifeInfusion · Oct 19, 2006, 01:38 AM // 01:38

Doesn't matter to me. I plan on getting Nightfall CE, putting the key in and just not playing til winter break. I might drop in for Halloween for whatever event but with midterms there is no way in hell I'm playing Nightfall til they are over with.

What's the point of burning yourself out by finishing it a few days anyway...

Reiden Argrock · Oct 19, 2006, 06:37 AM // 06:37

just found this little post from gaile

heres link if you don't believe
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10063159
Gaile is in post #5
"Hey, all,

Just a note to let you know that Guild Wars Nightfall may be on store shelves a day or two early, or may even be shipped out earlier than the 27th, but the servers won't go live until Friday morning, October 27th, at 12:01 PDT (7:01 GMT). Yes, the regular servers will be open, naturally, with access to Tyria and Cantha. But access to Elona will only open at the time given above.

On a side note, I find it rather unsettling that I'm starting to do those time conversions in my personal life: Dinner at 6:30 pm, that's 1:30 GMT; 3:30 CEST... "

this puts all my fears of getting a late start to rest