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What do you think of the Collector's Edition?

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Velicitia
XS Tech
#101 - 2013-10-23 14:09:08 UTC
Skippy Usenet wrote:
Here are my thoughts on the physical items in teh collectors set:

ArrowRifter USB Hub: Love it. It looks great, USB ports are well disguised.. Good stuff. But Damn, the USB cord to connect to the computer is 9 inches long! With the Rifter sitting 3 inches off the ground, that leaves 6 inches of cord to go from my desktop, down to my CPU... Hell I can;t even set my rifter on top of my computer and plug it in. :( will have to buy a USB extension, I guess. :( It would be awesome if I could plug it in and use it.

ArrowArt Book. I like this better than I thought. The art is great, but the real joy is seeing the stages that CCP has gone through. I like the essays at the end of each chapter. Love the book.

Arrow Music CD. This is awesome! I've already ripped it to my MP3 player and listen to it when I walk to/from work (3-4 miles) It is exactly the kind of Music I listen to. (Hearts of Space, Tangerine Dream, Biran Eno, etc) Love the Music.

ArrowDanger Game. I was underwhelmed by it... Then I read the rules... I haven;t played it yet. SO I am going to reserve judgement until I get some friends over and we get good and drunk to play it.

Overall, I like the stuff. The in game items.. Bleh. Gonna throw the stuff on teh market at an unreasonable price and get lucky some day.

Thanks CCP.


TBH, I think what happened with the Rifter was that the MFG just used the generic cable that comes with their other USB hubs. I mean, seriously, most USB hubs ship with that same 6 or 9" cord. Works fine with my laptop, and it's not exactly "expensive" (or difficult) to get a longer cable for a desktop.

I was pleasantly surprised by the other ingame swag that they didn't talk about -> Opening Night tickets to some of the better known videos (Clear Skies, Day of Darkness...) and AT stuff. Nearly ruined my keyboard after seeing some of the other items.

Danger Game looks like it'll be fun, and the book is awesome (CCP --> WTB other books you talked about @ fanfest), not to mention the CD and mystery code and gold pod ...

One of the bitter points of a good bittervet is the realisation that all those SP don't really do much, and that the newbie is having much more fun with what little he has. - Tippia
destiny2
Decaying Rocky Odious Non Evil Stupid Inane Nobody
Rogue Drone Recovery Syndicate
#102 - 2013-10-23 15:22:12 UTC  |  Edited by: destiny2
i gave that game in the tins to my younger cousins whom are obssesd with games like that.

altho if i were to make a collestors edition box id include the following,

Eve-Online Collecters Box,
-Magazine,
-60 day GTC to use towards a new account,
-x2 plexe's
-mystery code,
-Poster of Rubicon
-USB ship.
-and maybe a eve mug, or music CD
Skippy Usenet
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#103 - 2013-10-23 15:42:35 UTC
destiny2 wrote:
i gave that game in the tins to my younger cousins whom are obssesd with games like that.

altho if i were to make a collestors edition box id include the following,

[items omitted]

-Poster of Rubicon
-and maybe a eve mug,



Poster! What a great idea... I bought the cruiser posters from EON before it went away. Cry I have them hanging up in my classroom that I use to teach Science Fiction / Fantasy Literature.

Would love any "official" eve Poster... Too late now though.

When I finally decided to buy a mug from the EVE store, it closed. :(

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Crasniya
The Aussienauts
#104 - 2013-10-23 16:05:30 UTC
Technically, if you sell all the in-game items on the Market, and you have the PLEX from the Mystery Code as well, you should get about a year of game time out of it, if you didn't want the stuff.

I'm keepin' ma stuff.

Soraya Xel - Council of Planetary Management 1 - soraya@biomassed.net
Random McNally
Stay Frosty.
A Band Apart.
#105 - 2013-10-23 16:14:10 UTC
destiny2 wrote:
i gave that game in the tins to my younger cousins whom are obssesd with games like that.

altho if i were to make a collestors edition box id include the following,

Eve-Online Collecters Box,
-Magazine,
-60 day GTC to use towards a new account,
-x2 plexe's
-mystery code,
-Poster of Rubicon
-USB ship.
-and maybe a eve mug, or music CD

This would be an awesome CE.

Much as I wanted to, I could not get excited about spending $150 for it.

I really wanted the USB Rifter, the EVE symphony CD and the tatoos. Book would be nice but after a look through or two, it would gather dust. Now, an EVE coffee mug would be used daily. Blink

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Guttripper
State War Academy
Caldari State
#106 - 2013-10-23 16:30:08 UTC
A part of me was nagging away that if I did not buy the Collector's Edition, later on CCP would release something through the mystery code and I would be kicking myself.

While I have not received the box yet, I can not comment on the contents.

And not a slight at the price, but I have spent much more on frivolous things in my past without blinking an eye so why not a game I've been involved with for year...?
Knightmaro
Towards Greater Glory
#107 - 2013-10-23 17:23:18 UTC
I purchased the collectors edition because I love this game and its the best way for me to support CCP. Mine arrived the 18th, same as Sindel pellion. Everything was perfect except that my book's protective sleeve was cut for some unknown reason (support ticket pending with musterbrand). The Rifter is pretty nice, it's level of detail is high. The board game is a lot of fun. The book and It's content is my favorite piece. A lot of people think its just an artbook but it isn't. It's more like a history book with nice photos. Seriously. The music cd I haven't listened to yet (but will soon!) and digital content is a nice addition, especially with the reveal of the mystery code content. Be warned, there is a TON of digital content(ask for details).

If anyone is wondering, upon entering the mystery code you will receive the Plex gift. The other content will come later. All that said, this is the perfect gift for any Eve fan. If not for my defect with the book, I would be 100% satisfied.Cool
Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#108 - 2013-10-23 18:25:04 UTC  |  Edited by: Tau Cabalander
cithilu wrote:
who the hell has used a USB hub in the last 10 years??

I have a 7-port USB 2.0 hub, and a 4-port USB 3.0 hub. They are primarily for convenience, so I don't have to reach around to the back of the PC, nor do I have to have stuff hanging from the front case ports.

Plus there is the 4-port USB 2.0 hub built into my LCD monitors, but I only use the left monitor, and only for USB flash drives.

Stuff I frequently plug/unplug:
* Headphones & mic
* Flash drives
* iPod
* Mobile Phone
* Camera
* 2.5" drive (2 TB)
* 3.5" drives (2x 4 TB)
Jarod Garamonde
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#109 - 2013-10-23 18:33:16 UTC
Completely satisfied with everything in the CE. Waiting on the next round of Mystery Code items to be announced. :)

I have to admit, though... when I found the unexpected "free alt", the thought "Jovian Player Race?!" ran through my head, and in hindsight, I'm kind of glad I left disappointed. Meh... I have a Caldari alt, now.

That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right...

    [#savethelance]
Seraph Essael
Air
The Initiative.
#110 - 2013-10-23 18:50:18 UTC
Jarod Garamonde wrote:
Completely satisfied with everything in the CE. Waiting on the next round of Mystery Code items to be announced. :)

I have to admit, though... when I found the unexpected "free alt", the thought "Jovian Player Race?!" ran through my head, and in hindsight, I'm kind of glad I left disappointed. Meh... I have a Caldari alt, now.


Next mystery code release:

Use the CE 60 day new char code in unison with this Mystery Code to unlock a unique Collectors Edition only Jove race...Twisted

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Lina Miaoke
The Legion of Spoon
Curatores Veritatis Alliance
#111 - 2013-10-23 20:03:51 UTC  |  Edited by: Lina Miaoke
I gave my feedback in my other post.

All six of my USB thumb drive doesn't work...It does power USB device but not transmit data... So I got curious and opened up the Rifter. A lot screws for this small thing. LOL

I took a picture of the Rifter guts... for those who are curious.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22386522/Picture/2013-10-23%2015.57.54.jpg
Jarod Garamonde
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#112 - 2013-10-23 20:15:10 UTC
Seraph Essael wrote:
Jarod Garamonde wrote:
Completely satisfied with everything in the CE. Waiting on the next round of Mystery Code items to be announced. :)

I have to admit, though... when I found the unexpected "free alt", the thought "Jovian Player Race?!" ran through my head, and in hindsight, I'm kind of glad I left disappointed. Meh... I have a Caldari alt, now.


Next mystery code release:

Use the CE 60 day new char code in unison with this Mystery Code to unlock a unique Collectors Edition only Jove race...Twisted


Surprisingly enough, I would actually NOT support that.
If CCP was going to let people play as Jovians, it should be gifted to people with high forum, community, and in-game participation. People like Chribba, NTRabbit, and others along those lines should be the ones who get it.
A**holes like me would just use that kind of power for unspeakable evil, in lowsec pirate gangs... and Eidolon PvP just wouldn't be fun unless I could fight other Eidolons.

That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right...

    [#savethelance]
Sar Carstic
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#113 - 2013-10-24 00:01:58 UTC
Lina Miaoke wrote:
I gave my feedback in my other post.

All six of my USB thumb drive doesn't work...It does power USB device but not transmit data... So I got curious and opened up the Rifter. A lot screws for this small thing. LOL

I took a picture of the Rifter guts... for those who are curious.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22386522/Picture/2013-10-23%2015.57.54.jpg


Damn, I was hoping to see a tiny little golden pod and a wee little crew running about.

Gentlemen you can't fight in here, this is the War Room!
Nexus Day
Lustrevik Trade and Travel Bureau
#114 - 2013-10-24 00:05:36 UTC
Love every item. My sons love TT games and I can't wait to play The Danger Game with them as a break from Munchkins.

Trying my best not to buy a second one before the pre-order window closes tomorrow.
Jarod Garamonde
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#115 - 2013-10-24 00:34:33 UTC
Sar Carstic wrote:
Lina Miaoke wrote:
I gave my feedback in my other post.

All six of my USB thumb drive doesn't work...It does power USB device but not transmit data... So I got curious and opened up the Rifter. A lot screws for this small thing. LOL

I took a picture of the Rifter guts... for those who are curious.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22386522/Picture/2013-10-23%2015.57.54.jpg


Damn, I was hoping to see a tiny little golden pod and a wee little crew running about.


With spanners and rolls of duct tape and baling wire, trying to keep the damn thing together....

That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right...

    [#savethelance]
Sar Carstic
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#116 - 2013-10-24 00:36:36 UTC
Jarod Garamonde wrote:
Sar Carstic wrote:
Lina Miaoke wrote:
I gave my feedback in my other post.

All six of my USB thumb drive doesn't work...It does power USB device but not transmit data... So I got curious and opened up the Rifter. A lot screws for this small thing. LOL

I took a picture of the Rifter guts... for those who are curious.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22386522/Picture/2013-10-23%2015.57.54.jpg


Damn, I was hoping to see a tiny little golden pod and a wee little crew running about.


With spanners and rolls of duct tape and baling wire, trying to keep the damn thing together....


Lol, I always imagine it as duct tape and string with Minmatar. String just seems so much more in keeping within their budget.

Gentlemen you can't fight in here, this is the War Room!
Napoleon Baleine
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#117 - 2013-10-24 05:09:57 UTC
It's too expensive and you can't even pay in US/AU dollars. I would pay $150 US max for it.
Sar Carstic
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#118 - 2013-10-24 06:30:14 UTC
Napoleon Baleine wrote:
It's too expensive and you can't even pay in US/AU dollars. I would pay $150 US max for it.


Yeah the non AU$ part was annoying, but I judged it worth it anyway. I, like a previous poster, have spent more on utterly more frivolous items or things that don't last more than a short while/evening.

I don't think it's too much to pay for some nice items and what is, to me, a way to connect to a game that has been running for a long time and with a long history I have missed out on. When Australia Post manage to finally deliver the thing, assuming I haven't died of old age, I am excited to be able to relive some of EVE history - playing the Danger Game, having a beautiful art book, having some fun in-game, pointless items that never-the-less refer to some important events and historical happenings in the EVE universe. The extra bonus ship/s, character image enhancements etc are all fun, and add to my immersion in the game.

When it gets here.

Gentlemen you can't fight in here, this is the War Room!
Lipbite
Express Hauler
#119 - 2013-10-24 07:26:44 UTC
Since CE brought whole 2 new types of WiS items, golden pod, new monocle and other useless items - I think there should be monthly edition of CE with new items every month.
ChromeStriker
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#120 - 2013-10-24 07:41:00 UTC
Lina Miaoke wrote:
I gave my feedback in my other post.

All six of my USB thumb drive doesn't work...It does power USB device but not transmit data... So I got curious and opened up the Rifter. A lot screws for this small thing. LOL

I took a picture of the Rifter guts... for those who are curious.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22386522/Picture/2013-10-23%2015.57.54.jpg


.... looks pretty accurate to me...

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