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People need to calm down about the Box price.
Mrbloodworth
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We have all paid more for colectors editions, and that is essentially what you are doing here, buying a limited run box set (Even the "Normal" is a limited run, as a BOX was not ever really part of the distribution plan, until fans asked for it). AFAIK, this is the only time you can buy a box for this game.
Buy it, or don't.
AOC - CE: $89.95
LOTRO - CE: $79.99
WAR - CE: $79.99
Everquest II - CE: $83.89
AION - CE: $70
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I agree...nothing rediculous about the price. But I would think after the past few years of let-down after let-down in the MMO world, people wouldn't be so fast to jump on a pre-order limited edition.
And really, from a limited edition...what do you really get? Some junk that will sit in a drawer and a few digital items for looks. First and last 'collectors edition' I bought was from AoC. Now it sits in a clothset, and I no longer play the game...waste of money. From now on, regular editions are good enouph for me.
I always saw collector editions as a waste of money. But is a matter of tastes, oc course
I always saw collector editions as a waste of money. But is a matter of tastes, oc course
This is exactly how I feel, Collector's are a bit of a waste of money, and without having played MO is hard to actually buy it, its just really annoying people blowing it out of proportion tho, its obvious to me people wanted to be in the beta but wanted to pay much less and are venting their frustration on the box prices and how the company "screwed" them over ,but beta is not mandatory anyone can just wait for release and/or for the NDA to be lifted to judge the game and buy it cheaper.
I normally buy CE and box sets, even if i may potentially not like the game. But that's me.
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And thats why they made the boxed versions
, some people just like to buy them and they should receive something in return for the investment in the game in this case a place in beta, I didnt buy a box version I will wait for DD if i get into beta fine, if I dont I will just wait until the NDA is lifted and reviews start coming out to fully partially evaluate the game.
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p.s. I am happy to agree this time around
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OP is spot on and indeed sharp as a razor. Well said.
Heh.
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How are you?" -Me
I agree...Limited editions are meant to be expensive....Though they tend to be a waste...I have Aoc and WAR sitting in a drawer somewhere....I think ill start waiting for a trial to come around for these new games....
Just curious. Where do you get that the boxed version is a limited edition. The shop clearly said that the loot bag is a limited edition, it said nothing about the boxed version and I haven't seen anything suggesting otherwise.
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Interesting thread title
After reading the thread title and many of the posts regarding this topic, i must say that it is too late!
Looking at the angry/agressive postings of (fanatic?) supporters versus (fanatic?) critics there is not much chance they will calm down.
This reminds me very much on the old DnL preorder flame wars *laughs*
Does anyone remember this crap?
thanks for looking up these prices.
i too like to buy limited edition styled boxes. I simply couldnt afford the 999 copy run one, so i got the normal box set. I buy them usually for the art books. ^_^
Just curious. Where do you get that the boxed version is a limited edition. The shop clearly said that the loot bag is a limited edition, it said nothing about the boxed version and I haven't seen anything suggesting otherwise.
A little reading and a little research would go a long way in this case.
Look it up yourself as to how many boxed edition copies there are going to be, and if there are going to be anymore. If not then it is limited.
Before one of you play the "everything is limited by that definition" card, think about what you are going to say and how you will look saying it. Even WoW with millions is "limited" if you want to stretch credulity but any one with common sense knows what I am saying.
Some people seem worried now after pre-ordering, then come here to reflect their worries. Hopefully they won't start threads later about "how garbage the game is". Seems they are taking a break from Darkfall and starting to go emo on this one.
B Block here, I have no problem with the price personally.
I think the people really up in arms, were upset because they now had to find a justification to someone other than themselves for the price, and may miss a chance at a beta.
But this price really is simply par for the course. Buy, or don't, its your call, don't blame developers for making things you really want, but cant afford. lol.
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"No, your wrong.." - Random user #123
"Hello person posting on a site specifically for MMO's in a thread on a sub forum specifically for a particular game talking about meta features and making comparisons to other titles in the genre, and their meta features.
How are you?" -Me
After the pathetic nature of many new MMOs over the past few years and Darkfalls outright scammy nature. Think I will sit back for MO and watch how it develops. I am certainly NOT going to fuck around with any collectors editions/early access bullshit.
Being cynical I also have to wonder if they are going for box sales over long subscriptions ? Mind you Df has proven than people wil lap up any shit so why not ?
To my knowladge, this is the only time you can buy a box. Who in there right mind would go for high churn over long time income?
I don't think you cynical, I think your confused and think developers only want money, and not a successful game they have put years of there life into with a long term revenueto continue doing what they love, make games.
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"Anyone posting on this forum is not an average user, and there for any opinions about the game are going to be overly critical compared to an average users opinions." - Me
"No, your wrong.." - Random user #123
"Hello person posting on a site specifically for MMO's in a thread on a sub forum specifically for a particular game talking about meta features and making comparisons to other titles in the genre, and their meta features.
How are you?" -Me
You may want a new hobby then.
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"Anyone posting on this forum is not an average user, and there for any opinions about the game are going to be overly critical compared to an average users opinions." - Me
"No, your wrong.." - Random user #123
"Hello person posting on a site specifically for MMO's in a thread on a sub forum specifically for a particular game talking about meta features and making comparisons to other titles in the genre, and their meta features.
How are you?" -Me
I just read this on the boxed copy one
•Free future digital updates and expansions
does that mean expansion packs will be free?
EDIT actually all of them have that text
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I always saw collector editions as a waste of money. But is a matter of tastes, oc course
This is exactly how I feel, Collector's are a bit of a waste of money, and without having played MO is hard to actually buy it, its just really annoying people blowing it out of proportion tho, its obvious to me people wanted to be in the beta but wanted to pay much less and are venting their frustration on the box prices and how the company "screwed" them over ,but beta is not mandatory anyone can just wait for release and/or for the NDA to be lifted to judge the game and buy it cheaper.
I fall in that same category I always thought CE's were a waste of money and given the state in which so many mmo's come out now I agree they are an even bigger waste of time.
but yeah, to call this game Fantastic is like calling Twilight the Godfather of vampire movies....
1 play a trial before you buy it. Second most games I have paid for just for the game itself by default was roughly around 50 bucks. Where in the hell do you idiots buy your games. Hell I got Lineage 2 for like 20 bucks due to the fact I bought the original game long after the game had been out. Stop blowing all your money on over hyped games.
When did you start playing "old school" MMO's. World Of Warcraft?
Since it's apparently your role in life to tell me how to spend my money, I will assume you're willing to do my job for me too.
To my knowladge, this is the only time you can buy a box. Who in there right mind would go for high churn over long time income?
I don't think you cynical, I think your confused and think developers only want money, and not a successful game they have put years of there life into with a long term revenueto continue doing what they love, make games.
Actually, I think most of us realize Starvault 'needs' the money, or this game will never see the light of day in order to generate long term revenue.
Hey, its cool by me if they decide to fund raise by selling beta slots,and it appears they had no problems finding many people to participate.
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