Well, compared to many games, yes this CE won't have those game-changing in-game items. However, this provides an even playing field. The Onion Helm will help a bit with death penalties, but thats it. Thats all it should do. Some CEs give unfair advantages to those that purchased the CE.
Now, look at what else is in the CE. A developer commentary DVD on how they made the game (nice, but doesnt make everyone rush out to buy the CE), a very nice journal for writing strategies or even just general writing (a journal of similar quality would cost around $10), some kind of odd certificate thing (still waiting to see what thats about), and most importantly of all, the authenticator token.
If you purchased this for FFXI, you know what it is and what it does. This provides an extra layer of protection against hackers. The randomly generated codes follow certain algorythms, and Square-Enix's authentication servers are designed to store and manage the countless generated codes. This, in itself, is worth the extra few dollars. I'd much rather pay a few bucks than 6 months down the line have my account jacked and all my hard work thrown away.
All-in-all, its a good bundle. Good artwork, and some nice perks thrown in. Plus, you get to play a week before everyone else. Rather than spending 15 bucks renting some games or buying one, just throw down the cash for the CE. It'll give you a chance to get out of the starting zones before the rush and be able to contribute more to your server's community.
Ex-SWG Correspondent Currently playing: FFXI, SWTOR Awaiting: FFXIV 2.0
Now, look at what else is in the CE. A developer commentary DVD on how they made the game (nice, but doesnt make everyone rush out to buy the CE)
This is why I preordered the CE .
That is so interesting.
True, I enjoy commentary DVDs myself, however most people usually ignore them. To the masses, its like getting that extra little guacamole on your nachos. You wont throw it away because its not there, but you're not too giddy about it.
Ex-SWG Correspondent Currently playing: FFXI, SWTOR Awaiting: FFXIV 2.0
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Well, compared to many games, yes this CE won't have those game-changing in-game items. However, this provides an even playing field. The Onion Helm will help a bit with death penalties, but thats it. Thats all it should do. Some CEs give unfair advantages to those that purchased the CE.
Now, look at what else is in the CE. A developer commentary DVD on how they made the game (nice, but doesnt make everyone rush out to buy the CE), a very nice journal for writing strategies or even just general writing (a journal of similar quality would cost around $10), some kind of odd certificate thing (still waiting to see what thats about), and most importantly of all, the authenticator token.
If you purchased this for FFXI, you know what it is and what it does. This provides an extra layer of protection against hackers. The randomly generated codes follow certain algorythms, and Square-Enix's authentication servers are designed to store and manage the countless generated codes. This, in itself, is worth the extra few dollars. I'd much rather pay a few bucks than 6 months down the line have my account jacked and all my hard work thrown away.
All-in-all, its a good bundle. Good artwork, and some nice perks thrown in. Plus, you get to play a week before everyone else. Rather than spending 15 bucks renting some games or buying one, just throw down the cash for the CE. It'll give you a chance to get out of the starting zones before the rush and be able to contribute more to your server's community.
Ex-SWG Correspondent
Currently playing: FFXI, SWTOR
Awaiting: FFXIV 2.0
This is why I preordered the CE
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That is so interesting.
True, I enjoy commentary DVDs myself, however most people usually ignore them. To the masses, its like getting that extra little guacamole on your nachos. You wont throw it away because its not there, but you're not too giddy about it.
Ex-SWG Correspondent
Currently playing: FFXI, SWTOR
Awaiting: FFXIV 2.0