I'm all for anything like that, though I'd also like to see some kind of promo with steelseries and the CE. Something similar to the limited edition controllers and such that console games have had.
I doubt Blizzard would add any in-game rewards different from the way they have them in other games. Superficial or ascetic items, not the way that some games have given away basically overpowered items in the CE. So in that case, I'm ok with in-game items.
I am not planning to get the CE right now, and I almost never do by CEs of games, but maybe if it contains enough things I think are worth it, I'll change my mind.
I don't really agree with in-game exclusives especially with the ones that give an edge, I don't like being babysat in exchange for money nor do I like prancing around with money-gotten benefits, but hey, that's just me.
What I'd really like would be a map or some big poster to put on the wall over my monitor, or some figure/ gimmick/ thingy.
I feel the same way. I'd prefer if everyone always had access to everything in the game, but Blizzard has a growing history of giving away promo and extra in-game items to people that get CEs as well as people who go to Blizzcon. I don't really like it, but I seriously doubt they are planning to go 180 on this issue either. If anything, they seem to be adding more things like this, especially for Blizzcon attendees.
Behind the scene footage would be awesome. I'm not a fan of exclusive items, People tend to feel inadequate if they can't ever get those exclusive items.
I wouldn't mind something like an extra row of inventory space or something like that. Nothing that would change your character's power.
If you start adding things like this for extra pay, you might as well just turn the game into a micro-transaction Korean MMO or the like. Game features in a full priced title should not be extra charges.
In-game merchandise - I could see them doing something like a rare color for dyes or something like that. Some aesthetic or maybe even a pet that follows you around. Nothing like the dog in Torchlight, just a pet ala WoW.
I voted for Soundtrack - and not just the D3 soundtrack - I want all of 'em
Well I think we can assume it'll have most of the same standards as previous CE's. That being said the art book will be the big centerpiece for me. That and any DVD it comes with.
It was a hard choice between "Blizzard In-Game Exclusives", "Art book" and "Soundtrack" (I would assume bonus tracks. But I really am looking forward to further customization in D3, Like how Sixen said there should be tabards.
If you shovel out the Extra 10-20$ for collector's edition, assuming it's not more. I think the least you deserve is an avatar.
I wouldn't mind something like an extra row of inventory space or something like that. Nothing that would change your character's power.
The only thing you deserve for that extra $20 are pieces of real, physical, tangible merchandise.
lol, what is youre problem? As long as the people who buy the CE doesn't get any ingame advantage, they should get as much as possible! I think theres been some good suggestion in here and none of them would give and advantage, so why not let em have it?
You are one of those kids who can't stand others have more then you? I hope they get all kind of dope shit, as long as im still equal with em ingame
Just because it doesn't give an in-game advantage makes it OK?
What if they get to change their armor models to the coolest looking armor in the game (but doesn't affect stats)?
What if they could customize their character models like a MMO, while others can't?
The problem is not in-game advantage vs cosmetic rewards. The fundamental problem is fairness. For the game to be fair, everyone should have access the the same things in the game, cosmetic or not.
And giving CE buyers exclusive in-game rewards is completely unfair, because not everyone will buy the CE. Indeed, not everyone can buy the CE even if they want to, there is limited supply.
Blizzard can give everyone who buys the CE a free car for all I care, at least that doesn't damage the integrity of the game the way exclusive content will.
Yeah my suggestion of a extra row of inventory space damages the integrity of the game...?
On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is selling non-combat pets (as in WoW) and 10 is selling the best items in the game, selling inventory space is an 8.
Giving CE buyers an extra row of inventory goes far beyond what was offered in past Blizzard CEs, such as those offered in the SC2 CE (Battle.net icons and bonus Thor model), and WoW CEs (non-combat pets). Extra inventory space is an explicit in-game advantage, we wouldn't be talking about cosmetic bonuses anymore.
All the above are examples of premium content, so they all damage the integrity of the game (some more than others), as this blatantly undermines the notion that everyone starts on a fair and equal playing field. But extra inventory space takes it one step further. If you're going to give those who pay more, more inventory, you've essentially adopted a microtransactions model
Considering Blizzard's history with CE-exclusive in-game content, I would expect that they will offer some silly Battle.net avatars (like Blood Elf wizards or whatever). These comical avatars diminish the seriousness of the game, as was the case with people using the CE-exclusive Night Elf Banshee avatar in SC2. While I find that adding these silly tokens to the CE is merely unacceptable, in comparison, extra inventory space would be utterly outrageous.
As long as the people who buy the CE doesn't get any ingame advantage, they should get as much as possible! I think theres been some good suggestion in here and none of them would give and advantage, so why not let em have it?
Therefore, I gave 2 examples of exclusive content that I think most people would find to be unfair and outrageous. If he maintains his claim that all exclusive content is OK, as long as it doesn't give an in-game advantage, then that necessarily implies that he finds those 2 examples I listed as OK.
Otherwise, he should adjust his position to *some*, and not all, exclusive content that doesn't give an in-game advantage is OK.
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But I argue that this is still unacceptable.
I doubt Blizzard would add any in-game rewards different from the way they have them in other games. Superficial or ascetic items, not the way that some games have given away basically overpowered items in the CE. So in that case, I'm ok with in-game items.
I am not planning to get the CE right now, and I almost never do by CEs of games, but maybe if it contains enough things I think are worth it, I'll change my mind.
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I feel the same way. I'd prefer if everyone always had access to everything in the game, but Blizzard has a growing history of giving away promo and extra in-game items to people that get CEs as well as people who go to Blizzcon. I don't really like it, but I seriously doubt they are planning to go 180 on this issue either. If anything, they seem to be adding more things like this, especially for Blizzcon attendees.
Bobby Kotick, if he's reading this, probably had to stifle a laugh at that one.
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If you shovel out the Extra 10-20$ for collector's edition, assuming it's not more. I think the least you deserve is an avatar.
I wouldn't mind something like an extra row of inventory space or something like that. Nothing that would change your character's power.
If you start adding things like this for extra pay, you might as well just turn the game into a micro-transaction Korean MMO or the like. Game features in a full priced title should not be extra charges.
I voted for Soundtrack - and not just the D3 soundtrack - I want all of 'em
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I'm unsure if I will ever get another CE, but if D3 came with some awe inspiring statue of Diablo I'd think it over.
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What if they get to change their armor models to the coolest looking armor in the game (but doesn't affect stats)?
What if they could customize their character models like a MMO, while others can't?
The problem is not in-game advantage vs cosmetic rewards. The fundamental problem is fairness. For the game to be fair, everyone should have access the the same things in the game, cosmetic or not.
And giving CE buyers exclusive in-game rewards is completely unfair, because not everyone will buy the CE. Indeed, not everyone can buy the CE even if they want to, there is limited supply.
Blizzard can give everyone who buys the CE a free car for all I care, at least that doesn't damage the integrity of the game the way exclusive content will.
Didn't see any of those other things you mentioned, though I could be overlooking it.
Giving CE buyers an extra row of inventory goes far beyond what was offered in past Blizzard CEs, such as those offered in the SC2 CE (Battle.net icons and bonus Thor model), and WoW CEs (non-combat pets). Extra inventory space is an explicit in-game advantage, we wouldn't be talking about cosmetic bonuses anymore.
All the above are examples of premium content, so they all damage the integrity of the game (some more than others), as this blatantly undermines the notion that everyone starts on a fair and equal playing field. But extra inventory space takes it one step further. If you're going to give those who pay more, more inventory, you've essentially adopted a microtransactions model
Considering Blizzard's history with CE-exclusive in-game content, I would expect that they will offer some silly Battle.net avatars (like Blood Elf wizards or whatever). These comical avatars diminish the seriousness of the game, as was the case with people using the CE-exclusive Night Elf Banshee avatar in SC2. While I find that adding these silly tokens to the CE is merely unacceptable, in comparison, extra inventory space would be utterly outrageous.
Therefore, I gave 2 examples of exclusive content that I think most people would find to be unfair and outrageous. If he maintains his claim that all exclusive content is OK, as long as it doesn't give an in-game advantage, then that necessarily implies that he finds those 2 examples I listed as OK.
Otherwise, he should adjust his position to *some*, and not all, exclusive content that doesn't give an in-game advantage is OK.