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If you haven't purchased the game yet, this is a great time to do so! For a limited time, you can get a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe version with the purchase of Guild Wars 2. Not only that, but you will also receive an exclusive Wizard's Hat.
- Summon Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill: Summon a deadly Mistfire Wolf, a spectral animal with unique powers of her own.
- Miniature Rytlock: He may not even reach your character's knees, but this tiny miniature Rytlock still has all the spirit and ferocity of the charr!
- Chalice of Glory: This chalice provides your character with Glory, which they can use to unlock PvP rewards (single use).
- Tome of Influence: Boost your guild's influence with this sacred book (single use).
- Golem Banker: An automated manservant that allows you to access you storage account from anywhere for 5 days.
- Wizard's Hat: This pointy headwear will give your character that classic wizard look.
Comments
#1 MisterSin
Fahrar Cub
Posted 08 December 2012 - 08:10 AM
Harry you are a wizard!
#2 Aurawind
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 08:43 AM
#3 Serris
Vanguard Scout
Posted 08 December 2012 - 08:57 AM
my supermarket is holding a sale, 20% off on bread. i once bought bread there. i'll go get my 20% refund back.
#4 Mesenet
Fahrar Cub
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:02 AM
Few differences here, 1. bread is perishable therefore you buy a new loaf every week and can benefit from the 20% off. 2. 20p off is nothing compared to £15. 3. comparing discount on bread and free upgrades with new items is not the same
#5 Tripolityx
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:19 AM
#6 I'm Squirrel
Seraph Guardian
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:19 AM
huge difference.
Grocery stores stick stuff on sale when they have an excess of overstock, or things are about to expire. And we're also talking about bonus items here, not just saving money.
This is a rotten case of greed, mainly because the people that purchased the Deluxe Digital Edition at release paid an extra $20 or more... and did not receive the Wizard Hat! Jokes aside, what a scumbag move, sucks for people, like me, that bought the deluxe digital edition on release(I was forced to because of ArenaNet's double cd-key bullsh*t).
#7 Mif
Vanguard Scout
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:20 AM
Giving it away for free makes many feel like their extra commitment wasn't appreciated.
#8 Cosmicrelic
Pale Tree Seedling
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:24 AM
#9 Tripolityx
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:43 AM
* so freaking mad >_< ! *
#10 Happiness Factory
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:02 AM
At the sametime guys if GW2 was just another game and not an MMO, seasonal sales happen... get over yourselves honestly. I dont get mad when portal 2 goes for 66% off on steam even though i paid for the full 60$ right when it came out.
And to those of you who are asking for rewards for sticking with the game... they're not going to *ing pay you to play the game, that's not how this works.
"Oh thanks for playing our game for 3 months here's some free hats"... well arguably tf2 did that AFTER LIKE 3 YEARS.
/end rant
#11 Gremlin
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:19 AM
At least those who got prophesies collectors edition got something that was never repeated once stocks sold out, no matter how much I whined.
Reminds me though of how useless a 5 day golem banker is in the game lol, what about a permanent one.
#12 Plasticblanket
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:22 AM
Dumb comments will always be... Dumb comments.
Aside from that. This is another blunt stick in the eye from Anet! Thanks for caring about your first playerbase... NOT!
#13 Biochem
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:37 AM
What you do gain is a potential influx of people to fill your guilds, join you in wvw, fill the empty feeling pvp, or run some dungeons with you. That's real value right there and if it's this crummy deal that makes them decide to jump in, I for one think that's fantastic.
#14 Robsy128
Golem Rider
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:39 AM
This pointy headwear will give your character that classic wizard look.
... What?
You mean to say that I've been following the game for 5 years, played the original Guild Wars for 5 years, played on every single beta weekend event and stress test and pre-purchased the game and yet the people jumping onto the bandwagon now get a free wizard's hat as well as all of the goodies I got when I bought the digital deluxe edition?
I'm usually the one defending Arenanet, but seriously, just what the hell? I bet I have to pay 500 gems for that as well!
#15 MisfitAndy
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:45 AM
At the sametime guys if GW2 was just another game and not an MMO, seasonal sales happen... get over yourselves honestly. I dont get mad when portal 2 goes for 66% off on steam even though i paid for the full 60$ right when it came out.
And to those of you who are asking for rewards for sticking with the game... they're not going to *ing pay you to play the game, that's not how this works.
"Oh thanks for playing our game for 3 months here's some free hats"... well arguably tf2 did that AFTER LIKE 3 YEARS.
/end rant
Everquest 2 and I think Everquest both give you free "veteran's rewards" for playing for longer than other people. It isn't like they are giving it away "for free," this is a digital item that once it is made there is absolutely no cost in giving it to everyone who wants it.
I, for one, think it would be nice if they said "to everyone who prepurchased the game originally, you will also get a free upgrade." It would be a sign of good faith towards the early adopters of their game and it might just keep a few people on their side. That isn't exactly something to be taken for granted considering the amount of people they have disappointed lately.
#16 KaratePet
Fahrar Cub
Posted 08 December 2012 - 10:51 AM
#17 Trettbrittfahrer
Fahrar Cub
Posted 08 December 2012 - 11:00 AM
...nice if they said "to everyone who prepurchased the game originally, you will also get a free upgrade." It would be a sign of good faith towards the early adopters...
Why should they, they already have our money.
Since the ascended update they showed us that they dont care about their old playerbase especially not the gw1 one.
So why give a sign of good faith to the early supporters/prepurchasers ?
Its all about getting money fast from the new GW2/old MMO crowd. Happy Wintersday.
#18 Tellia
Vanguard Scout
Posted 08 December 2012 - 11:06 AM
having said that, seems like a misguided idea by anet anyway. they will need to do a lot more than give out free hats, minipets, and elite skills with questionable use, if they want anyone new to buy their game...
#19 NumNumPie
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 08 December 2012 - 11:45 AM
At least we'll get Birthday presents earlier.
#20 Kymeric
Seraph Guardian
Posted 08 December 2012 - 11:46 AM
If the rewards were at all interesting, it'd be annoying.