What is the purpose of pre ordering from a retailer?

Eio757 Profile Options #11

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I LIKE EXTRA GOOOOOOOODIES!! AHHH YEAH!
andrewroxsox Profile Options #12

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but if you order the physical collectors edition you cant play it until the open beta test or unless your lucky and get chosen for a cbt. right?
LordSteel1 Profile Options #13

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Well If the CODES were done right In the first place It wouldn't be a issue. Codes should be included on your receipt, or sent to you via E-mail within a matter of Hrs. If the retailer does It that way.
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andrewroxsox on 2012-02-07 04:47:55 UTC
but if you order the physical collectors edition you cant play it until the open beta test or unless your lucky and get chosen for a cbt. right?



Nope ALL Pre-orders get ALL beta's and headstart.
andrewroxsox Profile Options #15

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okay well if i do it from gamestop how do i get to play the game? because you dont get your physical copy till may 1st right? so i would just go home and download the game anyway?
Maryn Profile Options #16

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I suppose that's what the CBT was for. To whet our appetite and make us yearn for more. And you are correct on that point as I've heard that they may just convert the Beta client to the full game, patch withstanding and if bought from a Brick and Mortar store, redeem your retail code.

So yeah you are right... to some degree.. but most of us are just in it for the nice CE.
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andrewroxsox on 2012-02-07 04:54:41 UTC
okay well if i do it from gamestop how do i get to play the game? because you dont get your physical copy till may 1st right? so i would just go home and download the game anyway?


You get a CODE and input that into your account and you are set to go. This has been the problem the codes haven't been given out by the retailers as of yet.