Seeing this nice announcement from Rad made me want to look at the product. Seeing I liked it, I though why not go ahead and buy it... I'll be ***mned that it cannot be ordered through the European Amazon sites...
Trying to buy it through the US site and they come up with the message that they cannot ship this type of product outside the US.
Makes me want to rant against manufacturers of computergames, cd's and movies. Why Is the US SO important that they have to have different priorities when it comes to releasing products. Biggest example is on movies and DVD's ... the entire region encoding system is something which should be brought to and international court. It is discriminating...
<sorry for the rant, but this type of things p####s me off>
Being curious to the reasons why, I've sent a letter (below) to Bioware (nwninfo@bioware.com). I'll keep the forum up to date on any reply received.
Dear Sir, Madam,
Having noticed the advertisement of the collectors edition of the Neverwinter Nights game (http://nwn.bioware.com/about/collectors.html), I was very intrigued and set out to purchse the item on-line.
The website featured a convenient link to Amazon.com where I started the purchasing sequence. To my dismay however, the product cannot be shipped to addresses outside the US.
Not giving up, and following Amazon's link to one of their European sites, I tried to order the product there. My dismay and frustration only grew, when I noticed that the product is not available in Europe.
I understand there is a large customer base in the US, but it seems (correct me if I'm wrong) that the non-US market is under-estimated and not taken as much care of. A missed opportunity in my humble opinion.
As I (still) have an address in the US, I can have it shipped there and need to arrange for further transportation to Europe, though this is not the solution I would like to use. Especially not in my current occupation, which has taken me from one place in Europe to the US to another place in Europe.
Is there another opportunity Bioware can offer to it's non-US customers? Or is the product scheduled for later release in the rest of the world?
You rant away til your hearts content Mumadar, and ill certainly stand on the front line with you!
I constantly feel discriminated against for not being American! My ancient rant has been on the availability of D&D material over here, the advertising and distribution is abysmal and really gets my back up! Not just because I cant get my hands on the stuff, but because the publishers just dont seem to care about fans outside the US! And now theres also an issue with UK Dragon subscribers! I certainly wont be renewing!
Back to this issue, id LOVE to get my hands on the collectors edition as theres much other material, other than that actual game which i already have, that would be very useful and enjoyable to me (the soundtrack CD, artbook being the greatest asset IMO). I believe that Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale were both released in collectors editions........which I never saw in stores over here in the UK.
All this finally wears me down so much that I just feel like giving up and abandoning the whole thing! It shouldnt have to be a fight to locate and purchase products of my hobby! Its only my determination, stubborness and love for the Realms that makes me strive to collect it all...... how many other fans havent got the determination and have given up? I know of two of my friends who have only this year.
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
A suggestion if you want alot of stuff not available over seas... just get it sent to a trusted person in the states or canada (canada is able to purchase all things available only in the US, generally speaking) Have it shipped to them and for a few bucks maybe 6-10 US you can have it shipped overseas.... or just hoound the companies until they do it themselves ;)
Anyway, if any of you lucky Americans\Canadians buys this new collectors edition..... what do you think of it? is it really worth buying it again? Whats the extra stuff like? I particularly like the sound of the artbook! ::drool::
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
*dumps a bunch of snow on Mumadar* I think you know what that's for. It's a shame I can't order stuff on my own yet... Rad, thank you for making this post. It looks like I have a new B-day gift to ask for! And as usual, I'm going to tell you that it's not really easy in the US to get stuff either. I still have to go to B&N to get some books- BECAUSE THEY CAN BE FOUND NO WHERE ELSE WITHIN AT LEAST 1 HOUR FROM MY HOUSE!
Just following a couple of links, I ended up at Gamestop. They are charging $20.99 shipping for NWN Collectors edition. Not too bad considering, I suppose! I still shouldnt be necessary though
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
quote:Originally posted by kahonen Worth buying for just for the poster of Lady Aribeth
Welcome back to Candlekeep kahonen, good to hear from you again, its been a long time
Im not sure if its the same poster but I have a large poster of Lady Aribeth (I think its her anyway), which i picked up from GENCON as a free promotional poster (i actually picked up a handful just incase one got lost, one got damaged, one got....... well you get the idea
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
Hey if you guys want it, I'd suggest ordering through Amazon.com, they just put it to 50% off ($39.99) as of today, it appears, cause yesterday or the day before it was still $69.99 Just thought i'd let you know... oh and there's also an expansion coming out for it too, if you search for Neverwinter Nights, it'll pop up the name of the expansion
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation. I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here. People like you are the reason people like me are on medication.
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation. I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here. People like you are the reason people like me are on medication.
Well not only is there a "Collectors Edition" of NWN, ive just seen an announcement that November 4th 2003 sees the release of "Neverwinter Nights Gold" !! Looks like theyre just cashing in on this big time now! No details to what the "Gold" edition contains but what else can they possibly put in there that the "Collectors Edition" didnt have?! Unless Shadows of Undrentide is uncluded.
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
Well not only is there a "Collectors Edition" of NWN, ive just seen an announcement that November 4th 2003 sees the release of "Neverwinter Nights Gold" !! Looks like theyre just cashing in on this big time now! No details to what the "Gold" edition contains but what else can they possibly put in there that the "Collectors Edition" didnt have?! Unless Shadows of Undrentide is uncluded.
I think you're right on the NWN Gold. I have obtained a NWN Collectors edition on ebay.I'll tell you all about how nice it is and how little I paid for it next week. HA,Rad...bloody top that one bloke.Wait put the sword away Rad. Rad,if you haven't gotten one yet search ebay thoroughly,I found a buy now at half what it would cost to order.good luck.
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
Edited by - William of Waterdeep on 11 Oct 2003 17:01:33
I wonder why they made a mouse pad instead of a Heavyduty wall poster map.I know the cloth map has already been done because I have one but how many people still use a mouse pad? Or should I ask how many people still use a mouse with a ball? Optical is the only way.
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
No, it isn't out yet. I'll know when the gold version goes off to the distributors...I'm actually more interested in the Jade Empire RPG(also from Bioware) over Hordes of the Underdark, simply because drow are becoming quite boring...
No, it isn't out yet. I'll know when the gold version goes off to the distributors...I'm actually more interested in the Jade Empire RPG(also from Bioware) over Hordes of the Underdark, simply because drow are becoming quite boring...
Well,start a new thread and tell us about the Jade Empire because I haven't any idea what its about.
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
Just think Rad it will soon be a reality for you. NWNCE, yeah baby.
Wooo hoooooo, well it arrived today, thanks William The box is HUGE! its gotta be about 3 inches deep, very well presented with embossed cover image and all the contents are laid within sections of a hard felt moulding within the box. The quality is second to none. The long-sleeve shirt is within a silver bag with the NWN stamped upon. Nice quality mousemat. The poster is beautiful and is made of material rather than paper! Once of the best items is the Art Book....WOW!
This is a must have for all NWN and FR fans! A beautifully presented product....I was expecting it to be good.....but this is DAMN GOOD!
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
I just recently got NWN gold off a friend. Since I haven't started the game yet I'll be looking forward to it esp since I didn't get to finish the first NWN ed. coz my crappy pc wasn't up to standard a year ago. Well if I'm a bit quiet over the next few weeks then you'll all know why.
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!â€
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant." -Oglar the Thieflord
Oh did I say NWN gold, I meant NWN gold edition including the expansion. So now you know why it'll take me a few weeks, plus I work during the day coz some of us don't have the luxury of sitting infront of the pc 24-7.
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!â€
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant." -Oglar the Thieflord
Hey, the box on the main game says "over 60 hours of playing time." That means that the people who made the game couldn't finish it in less than 60 hours total. So if you've got the expansion as well . . .
I wish I could play it right. I started it even with the jerking, but it gets highly annoying when it freezes up. I wish I knew what was wrong with it.
Anyone think they could help a computer-illiterate old wyrm?
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Hey, the box on the main game says "over 60 hours of playing time." That means that the people who made the game couldn't finish it in less than 60 hours total. So if you've got the expansion as well . . .
I wish I could play it right. I started it even with the jerking, but it gets highly annoying when it freezes up. I wish I knew what was wrong with it.
Anyone think they could help a computer-illiterate old wyrm?
I'll play tech support if you want me to Bookwyrm. So we don't take up valuable forum space, email me here Yasraena with the specifics if you're so inclined and I'll see if I can help. Here's a few things to keep in mind in the meantime...
Make sure you have at least the minimum system requirements to run the game. (processor, RAM, Video card, DirectX version) Make sure you have the latest drivers for your video card. Try turning down the resolution, graphic quality and/or sound quality of the game. (High res sounds are notorious performance eaters)
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar." Yasraena T'Sarran Harper of Silverymoon
Everything's minimum, and it doesn't help. How exactly do I check the existing system specs?
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Neverwinter Nights Collections Edition!
Posted - 18 Dec 2002 : 17:17:45
Check this out... 
And as usual, I'm going to tell you that it's not really easy in the US to get stuff either. I still have to go to B&N to get some books- BECAUSE THEY CAN BE FOUND NO WHERE ELSE WITHIN AT LEAST 1 HOUR FROM MY HOUSE!
How dare.......... hmmmm, actually thats quite a good idea 
Wait put the sword away Rad.
