IWD2 pre-orders delayed (RANT)

Micah Foehammer · 08-29-2002, 01:57 PM

For those of you who haven't heard, the pre-orders of IWD2 (made thru the Interplay online site) will NOT be shipped until TUESDAY of next week! Apparently there is a manufacturing problem with the bonus cd's.

WHEN is Interplay going to get a clue???? This game has been delayed THREE freaking months which should have been PLENTY of time to get the disc burned, the game packaged and have EVERYTHING ready to ship when they got the go ahead! ONCE again, Interplay screws over its loyal customer base! UNBELIEVABLE!

Baldassare · 08-29-2002, 02:17 PM

There is still time to scrub your order and go pick it up at the mall right!! (Right now too, no waiting)

Lord Brass · 08-29-2002, 03:13 PM

Bah! I should be so lucky. Bonus CD or not, some of us still have to wait even longer. No sniggering Baldassare!

Lopadamus Flimbog · 08-29-2002, 06:06 PM

damn it, and I pre-ordered there too

Larry_OHF · 08-29-2002, 06:53 PM

I pre-ordered through Electronics Boutique, but heard that the Special Edition that comes with the Bonus CD would only be made available by Bioware and EB's online preorder. Why the hell is that? I pre-ordered, and that is just as good as an online pre-order...right?

So...if I do not get the bonus CD, will it be available for download at a later date?

Lord Brass · 08-29-2002, 07:00 PM

Who can honestly say Larry. Sage advice says go and check. I take it that the Bonus CD is part of the Collector's Edition or am I totally wrong?

Anyway, if your EB is the same as ours in old Blighty, then ask them (and cancel appropriately).

BTW how is everyone back at the "ranch"?

Baldassare · 08-29-2002, 10:11 PM

I got the bonus CD by preordering at the electronics store. They gave it to me (while supplies last type deal) when I pre-ordered. But trust me there is nothing truly overwhelming about the bonus cd. Has some music from the game and a couple images, etc.

whodoyouthinkyouare · 08-29-2002, 10:37 PM

Well, guys, actually there are two different versions of the Bonus CD. MOre confusing huh? Teh CE come with the 'full' Bonus CD, containing the soundtrack and 'extra gameplay material'. I don't know if this is a new dungeon, bonus merchants (like from BG2), or what. The regular version, if pre- ordered, comes with a 'limited' Bonus CD, containing selected MP3s from the soundtrack, and 'gameplay material'... I don't know if it is the same that is added in the CE. Rumor has it that the two CDs have entirely different gameplay additions. So who knows.

Zateel · 08-30-2002, 06:22 AM

On the Black Isle site, one of the designers stated that the gameplay material is the same with both CDs. However, you get the full soundtrack with the collector's edition. From what I've played so far, the music does sound really good. If it's $10 better than the regular "Adventure Pack" is the question.

Azred · 08-30-2002, 07:49 AM

It sounds like someone was asleep at the wheel. [img]graemlins/doh.gif[/img] I wonder what kind of "manufacturing problem" there could have been? Wrong label? Wrong information? Labels printed on the information side? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I'm surprised that the game is actually out before September. In all honesty, I had stopped looking forward to it so I wouldn't be disappointed if (when) another delay happened. *sigh*

08-29-2002, 01:57 PM	#1
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	For those of you who haven't heard, the pre-orders of IWD2 (made thru the Interplay online site) will NOT be shipped until TUESDAY of next week! Apparently there is a manufacturing problem with the bonus cd's. WHEN is Interplay going to get a clue???? This game has been delayed THREE freaking months which should have been PLENTY of time to get the disc burned, the game packaged and have EVERYTHING ready to ship when they got the go ahead! ONCE again, Interplay screws over its loyal customer base! UNBELIEVABLE! __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

08-29-2002, 02:17 PM	#2
Baldassare Dungeon Master Join Date: January 20, 2002 Location: Baton Rouge LA Age: 52 Posts: 55	There is still time to scrub your order and go pick it up at the mall right!! (Right now too, no waiting) __________________ Through the 12th Gate I approach.

08-29-2002, 03:13 PM	#3
Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 52 Posts: 913	Bah! I should be so lucky. Bonus CD or not, some of us still have to wait even longer. No sniggering Baldassare! __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

08-29-2002, 07:00 PM	#6
Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 52 Posts: 913	Who can honestly say Larry. Sage advice says go and check. I take it that the Bonus CD is part of the Collector's Edition or am I totally wrong? Anyway, if your EB is the same as ours in old Blighty, then ask them (and cancel appropriately). BTW how is everyone back at the "ranch"? __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

08-29-2002, 10:11 PM	#7
Baldassare Dungeon Master Join Date: January 20, 2002 Location: Baton Rouge LA Age: 52 Posts: 55	I got the bonus CD by preordering at the electronics store. They gave it to me (while supplies last type deal) when I pre-ordered. But trust me there is nothing truly overwhelming about the bonus cd. Has some music from the game and a couple images, etc. __________________ Through the 12th Gate I approach.

08-29-2002, 06:06 PM	#4
Lopadamus Flimbog Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: February 25, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 36 Posts: 48	damn it, and I pre-ordered there too

08-29-2002, 06:53 PM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	I pre-ordered through Electronics Boutique, but heard that the Special Edition that comes with the Bonus CD would only be made available by Bioware and EB's online preorder. Why the hell is that? I pre-ordered, and that is just as good as an online pre-order...right? So...if I do not get the bonus CD, will it be available for download at a later date?

08-29-2002, 10:37 PM	#8
whodoyouthinkyouare The Magister Join Date: August 3, 2002 Location: home Age: 37 Posts: 127	Well, guys, actually there are two different versions of the Bonus CD. MOre confusing huh? Teh CE come with the 'full' Bonus CD, containing the soundtrack and 'extra gameplay material'. I don't know if this is a new dungeon, bonus merchants (like from BG2), or what. The regular version, if pre- ordered, comes with a 'limited' Bonus CD, containing selected MP3s from the soundtrack, and 'gameplay material'... I don't know if it is the same that is added in the CE. Rumor has it that the two CDs have entirely different gameplay additions. So who knows. __________________ One thought becomes dominant over all...<br />DEMOGORGON IS FREE. DEATH MY SCEPTER AND PAIN MY CROWN. THE PRINCE OF DEMONS WILL LOOSE SWEET DESTRUCTION!

08-30-2002, 06:22 AM	#9
Zateel Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 354	On the Black Isle site, one of the designers stated that the gameplay material is the same with both CDs. However, you get the full soundtrack with the collector's edition. From what I've played so far, the music does sound really good. If it's $10 better than the regular "Adventure Pack" is the question. __________________ and the flaming sword turning every way, guards the tree of life.

08-30-2002, 07:49 AM	#10
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	It sounds like someone was asleep at the wheel. [img]graemlins/doh.gif[/img] I wonder what kind of "manufacturing problem" there could have been? Wrong label? Wrong information? Labels printed on the information side? [img]tongue.gif[/img] I'm surprised that the game is actually out before September. In all honesty, I had stopped looking forward to it so I wouldn't be disappointed if (when) another delay happened. sigh __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

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