Age of Conan Collectors edition details [Archive]

CptStern

10-01-2008, 06:01 PM

http://www.tentonhammer.com/system/files/images/CodyAndBox.preview.jpg

As you can see in the photo on the right, the collector's edition is an over-sized, book-style, heavy-duty tome the color of freshly spilled blood. Although it was only a cardboard mock-up, you can tell that the real version of the collector's edition will be a hefty piece of equipment. With a flip-open cover,

* Metal Embossed Cover
* Actual Poem Written by Robert E. Howard
* 128-page Art Book
* The Conan Soundtrack
* Professionally Crafted Leather Map of Hyboria
* Bonus DVD with Various Footage
* Five Buddy Keys
* In-Game Item - "Ring of Asheron" - Gives 2% XP Modifier and 3% Stamina Regeneration
* In-Game Item - "The Drinking Cape" - Free Drinks for Life!

free booze for life!!! actually if you've subscribed to the Age of Conan newsletter you get the drinking cape anyways - booze in age of conan is used in bar brawls ..what you drink affects how you fight in bars/taverns

Eejit

10-01-2008, 06:17 PM

Daaaamn. Looks extreme...

btw, still smiley-faces Stern? ;)

CptStern

10-01-2008, 06:28 PM

no comment ...but .... :):):(:):)

Javert

10-01-2008, 06:36 PM

I wouldn't believe the "professionally leather map". Lord of the Rings Online also promised such thing, but it turned out to be thick paper printed to look like leather.

CptStern

10-01-2008, 06:44 PM

meh less dead baby cows ftw

Eejit

10-01-2008, 06:55 PM

You gonna buy the Collector's edition?

CptStern

10-01-2008, 07:02 PM

yes, unless there's some other deal ..best buy and EB games have pre-order extras ..like a war-mammoth/war rhino

Cheomesh

10-01-2008, 11:48 PM

Sadly, I will not be getting this. After the :( that was my experience with Vanguard, I think I'm done with MMO's.

Cpt Tenacious

11-01-2008, 12:35 AM

Is this game set to be realeased in March?

CptStern

11-01-2008, 05:12 AM

Sadly, I will not be getting this. After the :( that was my experience with Vanguard, I think I'm done with MMO's.

vanguard was destined to fail ..read the thread on vanguard I posted the other day

Is this game set to be realeased in March?

there's been 2 delays so far so I'm not overly confident about funcom release dates .. but yes the 28th

BHC

11-01-2008, 11:29 AM

Surely worth it for the Drinking Cape alone, I'm sold if it's under $100 and the game is in good shape come open beta time.

Raziaar

11-01-2008, 11:30 AM

I'm not a big fan of Collectors editions. I realized that I usually end up doing nothing with them but having the extra stuff collect dust.

Hazar

11-01-2008, 10:32 PM

I'm not a big fan of Collectors editions. I realized that I usually end up doing nothing with them but having the extra stuff collect dust.

same here

2% extra xp seems like it'd be worth it for anyone playing the game for a long time though.

Sedako

11-01-2008, 10:49 PM

* In-Game Item - "Ring of Asheron" - Gives 2% XP Modifier and 3% Stamina Regeneration

I will admit that I don't like this decision. Those who can afford this pricey set will now have a distinct in-game advantage over those who can't. I can also see people buying the CE for this item alone.

CptStern

11-01-2008, 10:52 PM

so what? it's for PvE so it wont be much of an advantage

Sedako

11-01-2008, 10:55 PM

You'll be able to level more quickly than those who don't have it. 2% over 80 levels is pretty significant. I personally don't like these types of items included with CEs. Bonus items that don't give players advantages over others are fine though.

CR0M

12-01-2008, 06:17 PM

If you believe finishing a computer game slightly faster than somebody else you never met on the other side of the planet is an important fact to pass on to your grand-children as you gasp your last few breaths in this world, then do some overtime and buy the CE, otherwise have some common sense and just enjoy the game, which i'm sure will be pretty damn good without the obligatory gimmicks anyway.

Sedako

12-01-2008, 06:44 PM

Look, based on my personal opinions, the reason I don't like it is that it provides an advantage over those who don't buy the CE. If they had included a nice weapon or armor that didn't give an XP boost I would have reacted the same way. I've never been in a mad rush to level in any of the MMOs I've played, it's just that I don't like these kinds of items included with a CE.

Kadayi

13-01-2008, 12:51 PM

I have to say I'm dead against any form of special items for player simply because they purchase a CE when it's a multiplayer/mmo game. I recall SWG outlined something similar, where in you got access to exclusive items standard players couldn't have. That pretty much decided it for me that there was no way I was going to buy the game. I'm beginning to think I'll skip out on AoC as well, if that's the route they are going down. A CE should stand up on it's own in terms of content.

Eejit

13-01-2008, 07:30 PM

The 2% xp thing doesn't matter imo, you can get up to 10% increased xp from having enough members of a certain 'prestige' class in your guild.

Kadayi

13-01-2008, 07:53 PM

The 2% xp thing doesn't matter imo, you can get up to 10% increased xp from having enough members of a certain 'prestige' class in your guild.

That's even worse, it's practically making it de rigueur to clan up from the offset. I believe clans/guilds should always be optional, and without advantage. I like gaming with other players, but I've always found clans become more work than fun. I prefer casual hook ups.

Nabobalis

13-01-2008, 08:09 PM

http://www.tentonhammer.com/system/files/images/CodyAndBox.preview.jpg

free booze for life!!! actually if you've subscribed to the Age of Conan newsletter you get the drinking cape anyways - booze in age of conan is used in bar brawls ..what you drink affects how you fight in bars/taverns

That is not worth the extra money to pay. I mean about ?33 i think extra from the normal version is really a rip off.

CptStern

14-01-2008, 05:03 PM

the in game items are not the only in the box ..the 128 page artbook and leather map are worth it at least in comparison to most Collectors Editions that usually only throw in a cheap little figurine

btw ..hate to say this but it was recently revealed that there will be no open beta ..just an additional 15,000 players let into beta before launch

Eejit

14-01-2008, 05:48 PM

What?

Looks like there was a miscommunication/misunderstanding at the show.

We are planning to have an open beta for the game as we get closer to launch, however, it will be through specific partners and require an application/registration process, much like most of the other betas for most other games.

We will be limiting the number of keys we release to a manageable number at any given time, rather than subjecting people to queues and loading screens and so on. By "a manageable number," we mean tens of thousands, not just a handful.

We’re also ramping up some of our tech test betas, and, of course, we’ll be doing key giveaways, inviting forum veterans, and inviting more people to the current, closed stage of beta as we ramp up for launch.

So, yes, there will be a wider-scale open beta, but it will require an application/registration process and won’t be as simple as “press button, get key,” which is what we wanted to say.
Confused.

CptStern

14-01-2008, 05:50 PM

ya so no open beta ..you stll have to apply for a spot but since they said there's 15,000 more spots and 100,000+ people applied in the first 3 days the chances of getting in now (signing up now) are slim

my guess is that they'll pick from the available pool and it will be people with fast machines

Sedako

14-01-2008, 06:52 PM

That's pretty lame. I hope they'll at least offer some sort of trial. I really prefer to test or trial MMOs before I commit to buying them.

Eejit

14-01-2008, 06:56 PM

When did they say only 15k more? :(

CptStern

14-01-2008, 08:17 PM

apparently at CES

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm?LOADFEATURE=1682&GAMEID=191&SETVIEW=features&bhcp=1

but I'm not so sure anymore ..they clarified but ..somehow made it more confusing ..I bet there will be a fileplanet subscriber only beta at some point

Eejit

14-01-2008, 08:21 PM

That's the 15k already in the game :)
The quote I posted above was from a forum 'blue' today. So sounds like they might let in lots of the current apps, and make it open to subscribers of fileplanet or similar sites...

Vigilante

14-01-2008, 10:52 PM

Stern, I don't suppose you can tell us if this game is worth buying judging from the beta, can you?

Eejit

14-01-2008, 10:53 PM

He only replies in varieties of smilies. Stern hasn't even confirmed he's in the beta, no idea where we get these ideas :D

Javert

14-01-2008, 10:55 PM

"Open beta"? I smell fileplanet, PC Gamer, and pre-ordered.

Followed in 3 months by a 14-day trial.

Boy I must be psychic.

CptStern

14-01-2008, 11:17 PM

well if you know someone who will buy the CE version there's 5 trial keys up for grabs

Stern, I don't suppose you can tell us if this game is worth buying judging from the beta, can you?

no comment ...not no comment on whether the game is good or bad, cant say clown will eat me

Vigilante

14-01-2008, 11:30 PM

well if you know someone who will buy the CE version there's 5 trial keys up for grabs

no comment ...not no comment on whether the game is good or bad, cant say clown will eat me

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Nabobalis

15-01-2008, 12:19 PM

Where can you preorder the game anyway?

Eejit

15-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Where can you preorder the game anyway?

Game has it. Decent offer too, 12 quid off and free delivery. Collector's Edition is overpriced though.

Raptor_Jesus

15-01-2008, 09:31 PM

hey stern when you get the CE can I have a buddy key pretty please? :)

CptStern

15-01-2008, 10:42 PM

it'll cost you

not sure I'm getting the CE ..depends on release date/bonus pre-order thingy

Sedako

15-01-2008, 11:48 PM

it'll cost you

not sure I'm getting the CE ..depends on release date/bonus pre-order thingy

Buddy-key = trial right?

If so, and I don't get to beta test, I may consider paying a little for a key. We'll see. I just don't want to drop a bunch of cash on something I'm not sure I'd like.

CptStern

16-01-2008, 03:59 PM

I wouldnt charge anyone for a free trial key that's just low ..if I do get the CE and if you havent tried it yet, I'll send a key your way

Cheomesh

16-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Cool. I might try it then.

Eejit

16-01-2008, 04:31 PM

If I get the CE edition I might have a couple spare, but haven't decided yet. Seems pretty overpriced in the UK (as in, even more than a direct conversion from dollars).

Nabobalis

16-01-2008, 10:18 PM

If I get the CE edition I might have a couple spare, but haven't decided yet. Seems pretty overpriced in the UK (as in, even more than a direct conversion from dollars).

I know, unless I get something really worth it then its pointless I think.

CptStern

16-01-2008, 10:36 PM

the art book seems like it might be worth the added price ,,which is $30 more than the regular edition ..that said it all depends of when it's released and who is giving out what as a pre-order bonus

Eejit

16-01-2008, 10:40 PM

the art book seems like it might be worth the added price ,,which is $30 more than the regular edition ..that said it all depends of when it's released and who is giving out what as a pre-order bonus

Aye, but in the UK it's about 32GBP difference, so more like 65$US if you preorder :(
Over 2.5x the price in fact...

CptStern

16-01-2008, 11:07 PM

order from america!

actually it's up in the air whether the american version (and as a consequence; the canadian version) will be censored ..the UK version may be the one to get ..especially if you dont intend to play with north americans

Eejit

17-01-2008, 01:04 PM

Cheomesh

17-01-2008, 01:36 PM

I hate censorship.

Nabobalis

17-01-2008, 01:56 PM

Eejit

17-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Order from the US either from somewhere that'll ship internationally or get someone you know there to forward it.
I imagine lag may even be better than aussies would have.

I want to play on the EU servers since I'm hoping to get several rl friends and internet buddies to play too.

CptStern

17-01-2008, 03:42 PM

I think if I order american version I'd have to play on USA servers.
Last I heard censorship was going to be done via IP address rather than what copy you buy. Mainly to stop Germans getting around it I imagine?

funcom specifically said that the game would be censored in germany to conform to their laws but that they may also censor the american and australian versions specifically when it comes to boobies in america's case and vilence in australia's case ..I think the safest bet (non censored) would be the UK version

Cheomesh

17-01-2008, 04:40 PM

CptStern

17-01-2008, 04:58 PM

There is a local "honours college" near me called St. Mary's College. On MayDay, everyone walks around naked, because the school apparently attracts a bunch of stupid hippies.

WHY DO WE CENSOR TITTIES?!

I dont know ..because people like you irrationally hate hippies? and nakedness

love a hippie, embrace nudity today

Eejit

17-01-2008, 07:55 PM

funcom specifically said that the game would be censored in germany to conform to their laws but that they may also censor the american and australian versions specifically when it comes to boobies in america's case and vilence in australia's case ..I think the safest bet (non censored) would be the UK version

Yes, but apparently they're implementing the censorship based on the IP address of where you play from, rather than which copy you buy.
e.g. German IP address = German censorship.

I can anticipate a few problems there, but it's probably no less effective than client-side censorship where you can just order the game from a website based in a neighbouring country.

CptStern

17-01-2008, 08:26 PM

I think that's only specific to germany ..they said you could purchase a uk version to see the censored content if you lived in the US

Eejit

17-01-2008, 08:57 PM

I think that's only specific to germany ..they said you could purchase a uk version to see the censored content if you lived in the US

Hmm, when did they say that? The IP address censorship info is quite recent, late december or early january I believe.

CptStern

17-01-2008, 09:03 PM

Hmm, when did they say that? The IP address censorship info is quite recent, late december or early january I believe.

whoops I may have said too much :E

..who knows, they keep contradicting themselves but I too read about the ip thingy

Eejit

17-01-2008, 10:30 PM

And for anyone unsure whether to buy AoC...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVy-Ru-16Dk

Being able to do things like that in a MMO is worth it by itself imo :D

BHC

17-01-2008, 10:33 PM

It looks like I'm stuck playing a cut and censored version, because my former WoW guildmates and RL friends will no doubt be purchasing U.S. copies and I want to play with them... :(

Eejit

17-01-2008, 10:35 PM

afaik it hasn't been finally decided, but if the US version does lose things it's probably just nipples.
Because nipples are the Devil.

BHC

17-01-2008, 10:36 PM

afaik it hasn't been finally decided, but if the US version does lose things it's probably just nipples.
Because nipples are the Devil.

I'll never understand the mentality of sex and nudity being worthy of censorship but brutal violence being A-OK, pretty much makes me sick.

I just want to play the damn game as the developers intended.