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Title: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 21, 2011, 08:32:40 AM
http://www.swtor.com/preorder

It's up and live. Can't seem to find any UK retailer who is listing the CE yet though...

Rumour has it release is 27/10/11...
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 09:34:46 AM
for CE in UK 3 retailers listed on SWTOR site, amazon, game (http://www.game.co.uk/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-Collector-Edition/~r356097/?s=the+old+republic) and play.

however only game seem to have it onsite at mo £129 (linked above)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 09:51:19 AM
...and i ordered mine :D
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 21, 2011, 10:02:35 AM
I'm waiting on Amazon to list the CE, as they're considerably cheaper than everywhere else.

Also, Teleute, one of my old THF guildies, has ordered the standard edition from Amazon and got the preorder codes within minutes.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 10:03:57 AM
I'm waiting on Amazon to list the CE, as they're considerably cheaper than everywhere else.

Also, Teleute, one of my old THF guildies, has ordered the standard edition from Amazon and got the preorder codes within minutes.

codes dont do squat until early access even though you can link them to your account.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 21, 2011, 10:09:27 AM
May be so, but I just want the codes to be applied. Better safe than sorry.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Teleute on July 21, 2011, 10:40:36 AM
Well herrar there.  I have preordered and applied to HoJ.  While I love the THF lets at least focus in one place to start off with!

I just renewed the THF domain so were good for 2 years :D

Ive gone with smuggler for now, while I want to be a Jedi so will everyone so I thought I'd bring some balance to the guild for now...

/Tel
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 10:46:00 AM
seems play and amazon are both yo yoing with SWTOr being listed then not listed , so good luck on the CE from them ;)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 21, 2011, 11:00:20 AM
Jon, can you see if Tel has signed up for HoJ on the SWTOR site? I can't...
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 21, 2011, 11:14:15 AM
Jon, can you see if Tel has signed up for HoJ on the SWTOR site? I can't...

Wil do when i am home, havent got myself sivned in to it on the tab.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 21, 2011, 11:18:21 AM
Nevermind, logged in it seems.  Got his app and accepted.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 21, 2011, 02:08:03 PM
Just picked up a pre-order box for the standard edition from Game and applied the code.

Will have to think about dropping the £129 on the Collectors edition...
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 21, 2011, 04:40:39 PM
Just picked up a pre-order box for the standard edition from Game and applied the code.

Will have to think about dropping the £129 on the Collectors edition...

Your kids can eat at their grandparents for a few days, no need to buy food :)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Keggi on July 21, 2011, 05:29:32 PM
just ordered from game too :)

do we get codes sent from them as i didnt read all the bumpf as usual?

did some digging seems game are going to send out the pre-order codes next thursday for some reason.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 06:12:58 PM
just ordered from game too :)

do we get codes sent from them as i didnt read all the bumpf as usual?

did some digging seems game are going to send out the pre-order codes next thursday for some reason.
apparently Game is sending out codes in a week.

codes are just for your early start so no need to worry just yet ;)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Keggi on July 21, 2011, 06:49:49 PM
there could be a problem with game sending codes out next week from what i have read you get put in a queue for the early access as soon as you register your code.

so the later you input your code the further back in the queue you are what the hell that means i dont know if your supposed to get in 6 days early then you should get in 6 days early.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 06:53:36 PM
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Will people who pre-order physical copies of the Game still qualify for Early Game Access before the Game’s launch?

Yes. Early Game Access is available to everyone who pre-orders Star Wars: The Old Republic and redeems their Pre-Order Code prior to the commercial release of the Game.

DONT PANIC

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Why should I redeem my Pre-Order Code online at StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com?

Redeeming your Pre-Order Code prior to the commercial release of the Game ensures your Early Game Access. Your early access to the Game will be determined by when your Pre-Order Code is redeemed. In addition, if you are part of a guild, at least four members must redeem their Pre-Order Codes for your guild to be imported into the Game before launch.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 06:56:02 PM
Remember CE gives 6 days normal 3 days so as long as your code is registered before that time you will get your full allocation.

Its the usual paranoia of people with tin foil hats.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 21, 2011, 09:44:25 PM
one things for sure all the fucktards have come out on the official forums, wish i had smart missiles to seek them out ;)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 21, 2011, 10:16:06 PM
one things for sure all the fucktards have come out on the official forums, wish i had smart missiles to seek them out ;)

So its safe to say, its about time that I start avoiding official forums?
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 22, 2011, 10:01:18 AM
That model in the CE may be actually good quality considering Gentle Giant are making and providing it, They do all these too:

Link (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_toys-and-games?_encoding=UTF8&node=165793011&field-brandtextbin=Gentle%20Giant#/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A165793011%2Cp_4%3AGentle+Giant&ie=UTF8&qid=1311328543)

Oh and if you can try and source a cheaper foreign currency version of the CE if you want one, there's is no regional server locking, so any key from x region will work for access all over :)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 22, 2011, 11:34:08 AM
That model in the CE may be actually good quality considering Gentle Giant are making and providing it, They do all these too:

Link (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_toys-and-games?_encoding=UTF8&node=165793011&field-brandtextbin=Gentle%20Giant#/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A165793011%2Cp_4%3AGentle+Giant&ie=UTF8&qid=1311328543)

Oh and if you can try and source a cheaper foreign currency version of the CE if you want one, there's is no regional server locking, so any key from x region will work for access all over :)

although there are rumblings of IP blocking for none CE regions
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 22, 2011, 11:38:32 AM
That model in the CE may be actually good quality considering Gentle Giant are making and providing it, They do all these too:

Link (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_toys-and-games?_encoding=UTF8&node=165793011&field-brandtextbin=Gentle%20Giant#/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A165793011%2Cp_4%3AGentle+Giant&ie=UTF8&qid=1311328543)

Oh and if you can try and source a cheaper foreign currency version of the CE if you want one, there's is no regional server locking, so any key from x region will work for access all over :)

although there are rumblings of IP blocking for none CE regions

Australia's already fucked, they are not even getting regional servers and the CE isnt being shipped there either. 
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 22, 2011, 12:13:18 PM
Just preordered the Digital Deluxe edition from Origin. Let's see if I get a pre-order code. Not bothered about the maps and tat, just like in game stuff.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 22, 2011, 12:15:07 PM
Just preordered the Digital Deluxe edition from Origin. Let's see if I get a pre-order code. Noth bother about the maps and tat, just like in game stuff.

Seriously why are you stressing about the damn preorder code when game isnt even on firm release date ;)

Take off your tinfoil hat, they aint dumb enough to limit early access by time code redeemed, they will have differing codes for each version giving a set time for early access.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 22, 2011, 12:23:56 PM
Yeah, cos you can tell I'm stressing from the tone of my post...

I like in game items. I'm just curious as to whether I can apply a Deluxe code over a Standard code. Turns out I can't. Which leads me to believe the items are tied to the license key.

No big deal, and certainly not a source for stress, as I simply went out and bought a copy of the preorder box yesterday and got a code as soon as I opened it...
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 22, 2011, 04:58:17 PM
Im avoiding the digital shit from origin like the plague.

I am hoping some EA sense will prevail and steam gets it, otherwise imma have to schlep and get an actual box...
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 26, 2011, 01:33:16 PM
so got my code from Game today for CE preorder.

however... thisw as at bottom of their email NUBS ;)
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PLEASE NOTE:
Preorder offer expires when Star Wars: The Force Unleashed releases. Your code
expires
on 31st December 2012. You must be over 13 years old to register for a Star
Wars: The
Old Republic account. See preorder FAQ's at www.swtor.com/preorder/faq  

coloured for your viewing pleasure
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Keggi on July 26, 2011, 05:26:15 PM
yeah got the same email code sent 2 days ahead of schedule makes you wonder if bioware put a rocket up there arse.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Macrune on July 26, 2011, 05:43:05 PM
Panic!.................. :o
The wifes going to kill me  :'(
I can't believe i just spent that much on a pre-order collectors edition   ???
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on July 26, 2011, 05:46:08 PM
Panic!.................. :o
The wifes going to kill me  :'(
I can't believe i just spent that much on a pre-order collectors edition   ???

LOL

buy her a dress or a handbag or whatever takes her mind off these things ;)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 26, 2011, 08:10:20 PM
Panic!.................. :o
The wifes going to kill me  :'(
I can't believe i just spent that much on a pre-order collectors edition   ???

So yeah, in China, theres a couple who sold all their kids to pay for mmo's...

Will the wife miss one or two?
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Warcold on July 26, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
Panic!.................. :o
The wifes going to kill me  :'(
I can't believe i just spent that much on a pre-order collectors edition   ???

Tell her the LPG story again  ;)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Kurtt on July 27, 2011, 08:03:25 AM
Panic!.................. :o
The wifes going to kill me  :'(
I can't believe i just spent that much on a pre-order collectors edition   ???

Tell her the LPG story again  ;)

I lol'd.
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Bethor on July 27, 2011, 11:33:13 AM
@Mcruin
If you just payed teh $20 in advance you might not have to be afraid as you might not get the CE after all   :o ..

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-MMOG-Pre-Orders-Collector-s-Edition,13120.html

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But even before the news went live, the Origin storefront indicated that the $149.99 Collector's Edition, which requires an up-front payment of $20 USD, had already sold out. Then Edge Magazine discovered on Friday that EA won't even be able to guarantee pre-orders at launch. Why? Because the company has decided to limit the original launch supply as stated here in the pre-order FAQ.

also as for the early access i've read they'd do a 1st come 1st serve principle. Meaning that from start X people can enter newb area and y copies are sold where X<Y

If a player leaves from the newbie zone, an extra space becomes available and someone in queue can enter.
This to make sure newb areas don't get too full

Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Bethor on July 29, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
is the only way to get the digital delux edition via origin?
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Mangala on July 29, 2011, 08:45:34 AM
is the only way to get the digital delux edition via origin?

Yes.

I gave my soul to steam and valve already. Fuck EA trying to get it.

(Luckily origin WONT be required to play the actual game)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Bethor on July 29, 2011, 11:19:37 AM
hard chooice, get the digital delux with all kinds of things you wont use after level 3

or just get a retail for a normal price when it comes out (really 55 euro for a normal edition FFS 40 euro tops!)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Macrune on August 04, 2011, 07:09:30 PM
I got the email with my early access code today.... Bring it on
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Caradir on August 04, 2011, 07:10:59 PM
I got the email with my early access code today.... Bring it on

Must be Thursday, you must have preordered from Game :P

hows the wife taken the news?  :)
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Macrune on August 04, 2011, 09:25:51 PM
i opted for the "don't mention it anymore" option. Hopefully itll never come up in conversation  :P
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Bethor on August 05, 2011, 06:28:53 AM
i opted for the "don't mention it anymore" option. Hopefully itll never come up in conversation  :P

As if she's not gooing to notice you're not going to bed anymore. Its got to come up some time.

I prefer the "early heat" option, so it doesn't interrupt with the game play when its out.  ;D
Title: Re: SWTOR Preorders are live!
Post by: Bethor on August 09, 2011, 12:02:11 PM
why didnt i go to comic-con and why wasnt i in that room :D

http://tweakers.net/video/3727/star-wars-the-old-republic.html