Curse

CKaz · Apr 25, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asrial

IceFire: Yep!

You can do it at ANY Best Buy too.

Mister_Smiley, when I confirm that my store has some in transit (instead of 'allocated' for transit), come back here and give me your zip code and I'll check for you too.

Ok I just want to check in here on this:

I pre-ordered from Best Buy already long ago, got the box, put it on my account. I spent $10, have my receipt to apply to the game cost on Friday.

Now I see a mention of T-Shirts in an ad but I've already bought the pre-order box, are these T-shirts just being given out when you get the actual game or pre-order? Just wondering if I have a shot at these shirts or not. I didn't see the ad suggesting $40/anything off if you pre-order.

Is there any chance the game will be sold before Friday?
Regarding $10 off - so it's $40 if we've pre-ordered/are buying it there and my new net cost is $30? [Otherwise well duh I know my $10 applies

]

My zip-code is 14226.
I also want to make sure I get it Friday, otherwise what is early access when you don't have live access

edit - well I just called and a game should be held for me, he didn't know if it'd be in on the Friday but suggested it should be, and that shirts would be for actual game purchase (not pre) on that day. He didn't know anything about an additional $10 off - he didn't discount the idea, but no info on it.

Rok · Apr 25, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Could you check my Zip too ---> 98225

I have already called them myself, but the rep I got was clueless.

sre · Apr 25, 2006, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Well, the latest from NCSoft via phone support....

"We're aware of the seriousness of the situation and we have no word as of yet as to what will happen."

Brave · Apr 25, 2006, 09:29 PM // 21:29

Well, the CE is apperently Delayed to all Nordic contries. Some recived an e-mail from the retailers(CDon) saying they wont have the CE in untill 3 May.

Loviatar · Apr 25, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sre

Well, the latest from NCSoft via phone support....

"We're aware of the seriousness of the situation and we have no word as of yet as to what will happen."

i think that means they dont know themselves what will happen.

my CE that has been listed as *SHIPPED* since last friday was just changed to ETA 4/28 (UNSHIPPED) at least i have a good book if it doesnt show

Mister_Smiley · Apr 25, 2006, 09:45 PM // 21:45

i know that one of the zips is 60565, but the one that i want to get my copy from becuase its where i got the pre-orde box from is 60490. I might just end up waiting cause i surely do want that CE...I have the first CE and want the 2nd one too.

LordDeArnise · Apr 25, 2006, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Here's what I got from Gamestop/EBgames.com today...

"We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. We
show the release date for this game to be on 05/04/06. This release date
is subject to change at any time. Once we receive this game in stock, we
will be sending them out. Again we apologize for any inconveniences. If
you have anymore questions or concerns please let us know. Thank You!
"

Thanks alot...now we can all blame it on the manufacturers.

LordDeArnise · Apr 25, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53

Bah, 1 week is too long for my tastes, since I was looking forward to exploring and fighting in Cantha this weekend. Next weekend will be no good, for two reason here in America...Kentucky Derby, and playoff games.

Selus of Amoe · Apr 25, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

I've yet to receive any messages through answering machine, nor E-mail regarding a delay, but when I had phoned EBgames central to ask if I could upgrade my shipping, they first said that I couldn't because it would mess up the orders even more, and that they expect a delay for Factions CE until May 4th... >

So I have to wait one week, plus another one or two for shipping >

... I'm so ticked I'm just going to type RED ENGINE GORED RED ENGINE GORED rather than RED ENGINE GORED RED ENGINE GORED!

Down with the manufacturers! RED ENGINE GORED RED ENGINE GORED!

MadOnion · Apr 25, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Forgive me if this has been answered already, but is this delay occuring in all stores or just Gamestop/EB games?

Starsky-sama · Apr 25, 2006, 11:40 PM // 23:40

Bahx2, it was perfect. Next week will be a doozy...oy....thx to whomever was responsible...again.thx..../sarcasm. xD.

Mister_Smiley · Apr 26, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

ya this weekend will be good, but next weekend is also bad for me. Lets hope all goes well

MasterX · Apr 26, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

they sohudl exstend the time we get with those keys then

Formina · Apr 26, 2006, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Just rang up EB games in Brisbane - and they confirmed a 1-2 week delay for Factions: CE.

I just downgraded to Standard, I don't want to wait 1-2 weeks just to play Factions... ~.~

EndoftheSyringe · Apr 26, 2006, 12:40 AM // 00:40

EB games called my mom's cell and said that there will be a 1 week delay.

BUTTT!!! They had my preorder box

Stupid worker at gamestop was trying to say the game is an expansion pack, and that you had to have the original to play it... I wish people would not say stuff unless they knew what they were talking about. He kept trying to make sure I knew what I was talking about and that I had the game.

rollntider · Apr 26, 2006, 01:12 AM // 01:12

i just got my email from gamestop saying may 4th.

I got until the 28th to cancel, what I will do is go to best buy if they have 2 CE's I will buy them (I ordered one from gamestop and one from best buy to hedge my bets) now off to best buy friday morning and fight for CE of GW

Amok · Apr 26, 2006, 01:22 AM // 01:22

EB games in Sydney told me today that the CE is delayed by 1 week, after telling me just 3 days ago that there will be no delay.

Downgraded to standard edition.

Asrial · Apr 26, 2006, 01:39 AM // 01:39

The t-shirt is only available if you purchase the full game (doesn't matter what version).

I don't know what the t-shirt looks like.

There are not unlimited supplies of t-shirts, and using my store as an example, I strongly suspect that there won't even be enough t-shirts to cover all the copies of the game. Unless you work there (heh), it's "first come, first serve". My store is getting 64 copies of the regular version of Factions, but only 16 shirts.

IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT, YOU BETTER BE THERE WHEN THE STORE OPENS!

Now, here's an idea of how to get the t-shirt while still waiting for the CE.

Buy the regular version but DO NOT OPEN IT! I know it will be tough. The Factions box staring at you (mmm, assassin)... your friends telling you how cool it is... the head start over....

BUT IT'S EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT OPEN THE BOX IN ANY WAY! DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO BE SNEAKY!

Best Buy's software return policy is black and white. If it's opened, it cannot be returned. If it's defective, it can only be exchanged. If it has a serial key of some kind, you only get a replacement CD/DVD.

Another two notes...

DO NOT TELL ANYONE WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

..and..

DO NOT TRY TO GET $10 OFF THE REGULAR VERSION (if you pre-ordered; this will only make things more difficult)!

When the CE comes out, you take the game back to Best Buy and return it. Since it's not opened, it can be fully returned. In the same transaction, you purchase the CE version.

All you need to do is go in with the receipt, grab the CE version, take the CE version and the regular version to customer service. Explain that you made a mistake and got the wrong version of the game, have them do a 'return/exchange' on the regular version and CE version, and then present them with the receipt for the pre-order and say that you'd also like to apply the $10 pre-order to the game.

Another note...

Don't expect there to be a TON of CE versions. You have 30 days to return the unopened regular version, but this is a decision you'll have to make very soon. Do you want to try for the CE or just get the regular?

.

INVENTORY UPDATE: I won't know anything until Thursday. Nothing has been shipped out of regional warehouses so I can't check store inventory levels or anything. When I get in Thursday afternoon, I'll check the inventory levels for people and then immediately post.

The regular version WILL be @ Best Buy AND for sale on Friday morning.

The CE version will not be. Don't bother asking anyone to check. It won't be there. I don't know yet when it WILL be available, but trust me.. I want the CE version.. I've been checking daily

leareth · Apr 26, 2006, 01:54 AM // 01:54

Here's the text :

-----------------------------------
Dear Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition Customer,

We have received word from the publisher NCSoft that Guild Wars Factions
Collector's Edition has been delayed beyond the April 28th launch of Guild Wars
Factions. At this time, we do not have an ETA for the Collector's Edition,
although the regular edition is still scheduled to ship on time. This delay affects
all US retailers. You have the following options available to you:

1)Keep your Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition order as is. No action on
your part is required; we will ship you Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition
as soon as it is available from NCSoft. We currently have our release date
set at May 4th, 2006 but THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

2)Exchange your order for Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition with Guild
Wars Factions Regular Edition. To do this you must do the following:
-Reply to this email by tomorrow, Wednesday April 26th at 6pm CST.
-When replying, copy and paste this text into the subject line: EXCHANGE GWFCE
-Your Collector's Edition order will be canceled and you will receive the
regular edition at $49.99, plus tax and shipping.

3)Cancel your order for Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition. To do this
you must do the following:
-Reply to this email by Friday, April 28th at 6pm CST.
-When replying, copy and paste this text into the subject line: CANCEL GWFCE
-You will receive email confirmation once your order is cancelled.

We realize this is very disappointing, but if you opt to keep your Guild Wars
Factions Collector's Edition order, we will notify you via email again as soon
as we have a firm release date from NCSoft.

Sincerely,
GameStop.com/EBgames.com Customer Service
-----------------------------------------------

This sucks

What I want to know is why hasn't guildwars.com been updated - come
on, let's be honest here, and what are you going to do about the people
who preordered not getting the day head start they were promised?

Anyone? Bueler?

golem bigstick · Apr 26, 2006, 01:57 AM // 01:57

i got the same message and im also pissed off. but i also understand this is out of anets hands as the message said it was NCsoft's problem.