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GranDeWun · Jul 20, 2007, 03:23 PM // 15:23

BTW, the bonus weapons are shown here:
http://www.guildwars.com/images/prod...er/weapons.jpg

Miral · Jul 20, 2007, 03:39 PM // 15:39

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Before the weapons were available before the official release of the game, but not immediately after the pre-release. Patience, people.

As for the pre-release... it's called a pre-release for a reason. It comes before the official release. It gets people excited about the release, and gets people to reserve copies of the game.

That's the purpose.

my question was why have an ONLINE pre-release pack.... obviously the in-store ones have the purpose of reserving the game, but that isn't a factor in the online store...

kalebmordannon · Jul 20, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Hey Gaile, if you're out there, can we get some info on when we'll actually have access to our pre-release bonus items.

Cormac · Jul 20, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

i got the pre release pack in hmv today and they gave it to me for free

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Originally Posted by Miral

my question was why have an ONLINE pre-release pack.... obviously the in-store ones have the purpose of reserving the game, but that isn't a factor in the online store...

its for people who can't get the pre release pack in a store

Miral · Jul 20, 2007, 03:58 PM // 15:58

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Originally Posted by Cormac

i got the pre release pack in hmv today and they gave it to me for free

its for people who can't get the pre release pack in a store

yeah but why have one now when the weapons arent available? i think thats why its not in the in-game store yet.

greendc27 · Jul 20, 2007, 04:02 PM // 16:02

I'm guessing it will be in the online store at noon pacific. That seems to be when they like to do stuff.

kalebmordannon · Jul 20, 2007, 04:19 PM // 16:19

From the official wiki:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/GW:EN...ase_Bonus_Pack

Won't get bonus weapons until we add GW:EN access key. : (

Kelsey Cain · Jul 20, 2007, 04:23 PM // 16:23

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Originally Posted by greendc27

I'm guessing it will be in the online store at noon pacific. That seems to be when they like to do stuff.

How about just once, for a double weekend, holiday event or release - the timings are done in GMT so things start at midnight U.K time on a given day?

Kind of as a little thank you for inventing longitude for you guys out there in the rest of the world

Miral · Jul 20, 2007, 04:49 PM // 16:49

yeah i guess theres absolutely no reason to buy the online prerelease until just before GWEN comes out :\

Boris De Pig · Jul 20, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53

Well,
it appears that I've just spent money in the online store that *won't* be counted towards my bonus mission pack...

...see foolishly I bought the pre-order from the playNC store (as I was told to do by the guildwars website) since it's NOT available in the online store that you get to from the character selection screen (despite the fact that this is clearly stated several places)

Then, after MUCH hunting I finally discover that 'qualifying purchases MUST be made through the Guildwars online store (the character selection screen one), items bought through the PlayNC store (the only online store that actually HAS the prerelease pack) will not qualify...

Basically if you want credits for your promo missions DON'T buy through the PlayNC store since they won't count...

Looks like I pay the price for my impatience...

BdP

J.Kougar · Jul 20, 2007, 05:04 PM // 17:04

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Originally Posted by Boris De Pig

I bought the pre-order from the playNC store (as I was told to do by the guildwars website) since it's NOT available in the online store that you get to from the character selection screen (despite the fact that this is clearly stated several places)

Yea, I just wish the idiots would get it in gear and put the PreOrder in the GW Online Store, since they do claim it's already in there on the main GW site... but as usual, they aren't communicating or they've screwed something up once again. I just hope they fix it soon, despite everything they've done I'm still willing to give them my money for some stupid reason, but currently it seems they don't want it...

Edit: I also checked all the local retailers in the area, the ones listed on the main GW site as having them for purchase today... and not a one of them has even heard of them. They'll let me reserve the game, sure, but they know nothing about a preorder pack.

Looks like I'm in the same boat as you Boris De Pig, if I want it at all I'll have to get it from the PlayNC store and get no extra credit for it.

Mordakai · Jul 20, 2007, 06:36 PM // 18:36

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Originally Posted by Miral

yeah i guess theres absolutely no reason to buy the online prerelease until just before GWEN comes out :\

Well, specifically one week before release. I want to participate in the sneak peak, Aug. 24 - 26.

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Originally Posted by Boris de Pig

Basically if you want credits for your promo missions DON'T buy through the PlayNC store since they won't count...

Argh. Good point, I wish I had thought of that when I posted the link.

Man, how can Anet screw up their own online store?

Note to everyone else: No reason to buy it now. Wait until Aug 23.

Buster · Jul 20, 2007, 06:47 PM // 18:47

As I guessed, The store I pre-ordered from has no clue about the pre-order package and does not have it yet. Can someone shed some light on this ? Should stores already have the pre-release box or are they getting it a little later. Any info would be great if anyone knows.

Arctic Wind · Jul 20, 2007, 07:10 PM // 19:10

some stores simply dont have the prerelease bonus package, as i noticed trying to order from Play.com (not playNC for those who wonder). but since its possible to buy the preorder package separate i didnt see it as a major problem tho. my plan is simply to get the preorder package from guildwars online store, and wait for play.com to send me my GW:EN box...as i am weak for physical material like boxes, maps, instruction books with pieces of lore to read and so on :P *droooooool*

MirageMaster · Jul 20, 2007, 07:21 PM // 19:21

lol only fools who are ignorant about bonus mission pack are gonna use retail stores and not buy it in game.They gonna cry big time after they see they wont get that mission pack lol.

kirby2096 · Jul 20, 2007, 07:29 PM // 19:29

If anyone in the UK wants to know where and how they can be guaranteed to get the boxed prerelease bonus (for free, not the £2 con GAME are doing) plus the GW:EN expansion from an online retailer pm me.

They only have about twelve prereleases in so it's first come first serve, and the total cost is much less than the RRP/In-Game Online Store too.

This would probably only be good for people who want the actual boxes/cases, but don't want the Bonus Missions or will be buying other stuff in the in-game store anyway. I'm the latter type, which means I'll be spending CE-esque money on Guild Wars again..

Wydras · Jul 20, 2007, 07:38 PM // 19:38

I just bought it at Gamestop and they didn't have the preorder bonus pack in yet. But I paid for the game fully. They just told me to call them tomorrow and see if they have it in.

Mordakai · Jul 20, 2007, 08:06 PM // 20:06

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Originally Posted by Wydras

I just bought it at Gamestop and they didn't have the preorder bonus pack in yet. But I paid for the game fully. They just told me to call them tomorrow and see if they have it in.

Wait, you basically just gave a store money in the hopes they'll eventually have your product?

Fox Reeveheart · Jul 20, 2007, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Well this is just getting stupid.

Where is that customer relations gaile chick at anyways to clear this up? Perhaps having it on the plaync store instead of the guildwars store makes it just so you have less towards the bonus mission packs thus having to give them MORE money.

But yes... it just makes SENSE to put a pre-release pack of guild wars on the guilds wars store! thats just a given! Who was the idiot that has made this not happen or delay it?!

Boris De Pig · Jul 20, 2007, 08:27 PM // 20:27

the other delightful thing I got when I entered my code (obtained from the PlayNC store) was a 14 day/10 hour trial of all the guild wars games.

Since this appears to have been merged into my main account (that already *has* all 3 campaigns) I'm not too sure what I can do about it.

Ideally I'd like to have given those codes to guildies so they can try the other games and see if they want to buy them, but it appears that's not an option.

And the best part about all of this? the disclaimer on the bottom of the e-mail:

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Online game codes are non-returnable, non-refundable and can only be used to create/upgrade one game account.

so I can't even get my money back from the Play NC store so that *should* it become available in the Guildwars store I can get it from there instead and have it count towards my bonus missions.

BdP