Curse

Ardrid · May 05, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

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Originally Posted by chris_bernal FTW

THIS is the goddamn reason these things don't need to be tradeable....
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3025711

gganetkkthxbye

P.S. I bet b/o will be 1 Mil+

So it begins.

chris_bernal FTW · May 05, 2006, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Yes, w/ numerous other threads of people selling theirs, some more reasonable than others, but all quite a bit. *sigh, people getting rich for $20, it's like *officially* buying gold, not from eBay, but indirectly from ANet

Jwh6913 · May 05, 2006, 03:54 AM // 03:54

I think I'll keep my dragon.

why lose out on an rare pet-

Siren · May 05, 2006, 04:09 AM // 04:09

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Originally Posted by chris_bernal FTW

Yes, w/ numerous other threads of people selling theirs, some more reasonable than others, but all quite a bit. *sigh, people getting rich for $20, it's like *officially* buying gold, not from eBay, but indirectly from ANet

I don't see it that way at all. Nobody is paying 20$ to get rich in-game. I mean, think about why the CE Pets were announced in the first place. We would have never even seen CE Pets had the CE not run into the production delay shitstorm that it did. The extra 20 or 30 dollars for the CE was always for the other materials. The art collection, the emotes, etc.

Some people could suggest that they could buy the CE now for the CE Pet, and therefore, would be paying 20-30 dollars extra for in-game funds, but as I understand it, the CE are basically back-ordered until June 30th, and the only people who will be getting their CEs before that time are those who have pre-ordered. And those who have pre-ordered were the ones slammed by the production delay shitstorm.

And I'd anticipate the CE Pet offer to end after a certain date, honestly.

I think people are really making a much bigger deal out of this than is necessary. I'm waiting for my CE. I'll be getting the CE Pet. I seriously doubt I'll be selling it. I'm probably going to have it walk around in the guild hall with me. And I'm probably going to keep it as a memento.

If other people want to sell theirs, that's their choice. And the reason the CE Pets are transferable is because ANet wants people to have choice here. If other people sell theirs, they're douchebags. And they're especially douchebags if they price-gouge. And if they price-gouge, they're lame anyway and then I don't think they really deserve as much power as we're giving them.

Ardrid · May 05, 2006, 04:23 AM // 04:23

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Originally Posted by Jwh6913

I think I'll keep my dragon.

why lose out on an rare pet-

Because those shrewd enough will sell their pet now, making a killing, and then buy it back when prices drop, effectively having their cake and eating it too.

Eclair · May 05, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25

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Originally Posted by Ardrid

Because those shrewd enough will sell their pet now, making a killing, and then buy it back when prices drop, effectively having their cake and eating it too.

Well, it looks like you have to activate your CE before May 31st to get the pet, which would mean only the first wave of CE people would get it...

meaning the price might actually go higher later on O_o

ophidian409 · May 05, 2006, 04:31 AM // 04:31

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Originally Posted by Ardrid

Because those shrewd enough will sell their pet now, making a killing, and then buy it back when prices drop, effectively having their cake and eating it too.

CE is a limited pre-order edition, you can't resell items like factions items which are unlimitedly supplied. The price of CE pet will continue to increase like flame splitter but not decrease.

kagy600 · May 05, 2006, 04:32 AM // 04:32

I ran into a Dude today in LA...

Willing to pay 250 ectos + 80 Amber +100k....

Maybe it is worth the extra $20 lol

Ardrid · May 05, 2006, 04:36 AM // 04:36

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Originally Posted by ophidian409

CE is a limited pre-order edition, you can't resell items like factions items which are unlimitedly supplied. The price of CE pet will continue to increase like flame splitter but not decrease.

This is true enough, but I think given the unexpected demand for the pre-orders, there are probably going to be a lot more ppl with these pets than we think. Eventually it's going to get old, or everyone will get the dragon, or the next latest and greatest thing will come along and ppl won't mind selling it for less. As to the May 31st deadline someone mentioned, that wasn't mentioned at all in ANet's official PR. I think someone quoted the PR and altered it to screw with ppl.

Adaria · May 05, 2006, 05:22 AM // 05:22

I think this dragon is so freakishly adorable. My GWF CE arrives tomorrow finally from Gamestop Online, I was frustrated, and worried I woudlnt' get mine in the first batch of CE's but I'm glad now, that dragon is SO CUTE! Ok sorry I'm on a rant here... I feel for those who couldn't wait, it's a bit like a slap in the face I guess, but these little guys are tradeable thankfully enough. There may be those who dont' want their dragon, you never know.

Optimism.. mmm. Well anyway, Thank you ANet, this is so cool!

plasmasword · May 05, 2006, 05:29 AM // 05:29

The fact is we all bought our CE *before* we knew we were getting a special item with it. We didnt buy gw gold for 20$. And even if you look at it like that, I would rather buy gold from anet then from ebay and chinese farmers.

skretth · May 05, 2006, 05:36 AM // 05:36

okay i just put in my ce key.. is there anything else i am meant to do?
coz its not on any of my characters.. i even deleted my pvp and re-created.. stll not there

vinegrower · May 05, 2006, 05:41 AM // 05:41

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Originally Posted by skretth

okay i just put in my ce key.. is there anything else i am meant to do?
coz its not on any of my characters.. i even deleted my pvp and re-created.. stll not there

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Factions Collector's Edition Gift 3 May 2006
Factions CE buyers, we have great news! To show our appreciation for your support and patience as you wait for your CE to arrive, we decided yesterday afternoon to create a special Collector's Edition Thank You Gift. When you activate your Factions Collector's Edition access key, you will receive an in-game gift box containing a miniature of the dragon Kuunavang! Double click the box to reveal your miniature dragon. The gift will be one per account and will function like a Birthday Miniature. That is, they will be tradable, sellable (for in-game currency only!), or exchangeable between your characters. You will find your gift on the first character you bring into the game after we are able to implement this feature. We anticipate we will have these gifts ready within the next 10 days. And don't worry – all who purchase a Collector's Edition will receive a Thank You Gift!

all your answers are on guildwars.com

Ardrid · May 05, 2006, 06:27 AM // 06:27

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Originally Posted by Adaria

I think this dragon is so freakishly adorable. My GWF CE arrives tomorrow finally from Gamestop Online, I was frustrated, and worried I woudlnt' get mine in the first batch of CE's but I'm glad now, that dragon is SO CUTE! Ok sorry I'm on a rant here... I feel for those who couldn't wait, it's a bit like a slap in the face I guess, but these little guys are tradeable thankfully enough. There may be those who dont' want their dragon, you never know.

Optimism.. mmm. Well anyway, Thank you ANet, this is so cool!

I was one of those that didn't wait and the 'slap in the face' was enough to make me change my mind. Thankfully, I wasn't able to cancel my CE since EB was already processing the order and I was also lucky enough to be able to return my SE without any issues. All has worked out in the end it seems.

Blitzy · May 05, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32

There would have been a simple solution. Non-tradeable for anything other than another pet.

Gaile Gray · May 05, 2006, 07:35 AM // 07:35

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Originally Posted by Willy Rockwell

Can I get her to follow me around?

You sure can. It's a buddy -- loyal to the end. She can't fight for you, but she'll try very hard to not leave your side.

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Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

if I remember correctly(from Gaile chat ingame)...that is Gaile's Ranger?

Yes, she's my girl. Well, one of my girls. Loooooove the new Factions armour!

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Originally Posted by sir skulkcrasher

I want Gaile as my pet too!

No you don't. Too high maintenance.

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Originally Posted by Jwh6913

I think I'll keep my dragon. why lose out on an rare pet-

I agree. I can always make more gold, get more Ectos, earn more drops. But a dragon is forever!

RTSFirebat · May 05, 2006, 07:40 AM // 07:40

Since Gaile Gray is on, just need something cleared up.

How do we "get" the speical CE pet. Is it placed into the inventory of the first person you log into? Do you use a /getpet command or something?

Or do all characters get one?

Thrawn Foxheed · May 05, 2006, 07:49 AM // 07:49

Is CE THAT much more expensive in the US? Some say about $30 more =\?
Over here in Australia, normal edition is $89.95, collectors is $99.95 =P.

I was originally going to get normal retail version but changed my mind, when I got to EB Games they had CE but all were reserved so I was dissapointed.

It turns out that one of the guys there had screwed up my pre-order and placed one down for CE instead ^__^. Mix ups ftw.

Kuunavang looks sweet

I'll definately be keeping her.

RTSFirebat · May 05, 2006, 07:53 AM // 07:53

Picture of CE pet:

But I still want to know how the heck we are given this thing.

Xenrath · May 05, 2006, 07:59 AM // 07:59

I don't think it's in the game yet? I got my pre-ordered CE on release day and no thank you gift yet.

Presumably these pets can only be shown outside of towns? Can they be killed by other beasties? If so can you just reopen the gift item and get another one?