uberrainman.5284

I guess my question was just answered by the sales report they just released. They aren't making any money off Steam so they aren't going to give any deals to Steam users. Sorta highlights my point though, had I known there was an option to not use Steam and it would be better for the company, I would have done that instead. But like was correctly pointed out, Steam probably wouldn't be to happy if they put on the page, "DON'T CREATE AN ACCOUNT THROUGH STEAM, GO HERE INSTEAD".

I understand and it is what it is. I did first reach out to support and they told me that all Steam has is the standard edition. I just hope someone from anet sees this and updates the Steam page so that newcomers to the game like me realize that they could miss out on future deals. Not everyone has been around for a decade or more so this decision seems strange.

I thought I explained it fairly well but I can try again. Because I signed up through Steam, I cannot get the Ultimate bundle, which is the expansion, all the in game items, and the 4k gems for $75. I was interested in this as the value of all the items is over $100 so it's a pretty sweet deal. The only way that is available is if you have an account directly through anet.

So I'd like to see an update put onto the Steam page so that new players can avoid my situation. I'd want it to clearly explain that creating an account through Steam could result in a punishment down the road. I am speaking of Steam accounts unable to get the Ultimate edition which offers a pretty sweet deal on 4k gems plus the expansion and other items. I'm a relatively new player, only started Oct of last year, and found the game on steam. I didn't know that signing up directly through ANet was an option or that I could be negatively impacted in the future if I didn't do so. I understand there are logistical issues and Steam takes its cut, I'm just disappointed I'm unable to get the bonus. I'm sure by putting their game on Steam they were able to grow their player base so it seems like a strange decision to penalize those people. Before someone says it, I am aware that you can purchase the in game items using gems, but that's not really what I was going for. The bundle of the expansion, in game items, and 4k gems is all worth like $100, and you can get it all for $75. That's why I view this as a punishment.