Civ Conquests presell CD

[OPD]

Originally posted by ChrisiusMaximus
Jeff could you please answer as to whether the CD will be available to those of us who have pre ordered from Amazon's UK page, yes or no please.

yeah I'd like to know this too

[Saint Marcus]

and me

[Vince278]

Saw the CD in my local store. Price on tag said $0.00. I'll have to see if my wife will let me work that into the budget.
Um, won't I need C3C to fully utilize the CD?

[ChrisiusMaximus]

It seems the Europeans once more are on Atari's ignore list!!

[Generalissimo]

Windows 2000

Hi Jeff

I have a Windows 2000 OS will i be able to run Civ3:Conquests on my PC?

[OPD]

I guess that means no pre-sell outside NA.

I wonder how many UK retailers will even be selling C3C? I was in GAME yesterday and they didn't have it on the "squeduled for release" board and the bloke behind the counter hadn't heard of it. They did however, have about 200 copies of some lame gameboy advanve game.

[sabrewolf]

OPD, it's probably known under civ3 expansion pack/disk 2. that's what the local gameshop keeper called C3C

as for special pre-sell-offer. it's one thing if it's only done in NA, but i think it's really weak, not getting an answer. i prefer an honest "no" than being ignored (and we know this thread is being read by atari).

however, if atari is planning the same offer with european retailers and because of that doesn't want to give any definate answer, i won't hesitate to apologise!

[JimMac]

Agreed,- Id rather have a "Sorry it cant be done,guys" than no reply. But it maybe the case that Atari in Europe are still trying to make it work?

[Vince278]

Originally posted by OPD
I guess that means no pre-sell outside NA.

I wonder how many UK retailers will even be selling C3C? I was in GAME yesterday and they didn't have it on the "squeduled for release" board and the bloke behind the counter hadn't heard of it. They did however, have about 200 copies of some lame gameboy advanve game.

I'm beginning to wonder if the two sides of the ocean aren't talking to each other for some reason. UFO-Aftermath was released in Europe last week but may not make it to the US until next week. Now I'm hearing that there are C3C issues in Europe. What gives?

[OPD]

Hmmmmn I didn't mean to imply there are C3C issues in Europe. I plan on getting it from GAME online, they're taking orders for C3C and C3 gold, the last game I ordered from them was delivered to me within 22 hours of ordering it. Compared to Amazon who could only promise 1 - 2 weeks, of course it would be different with a pre-order but I'm sticking with GAME.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Still no definite answers

I regulary check any threads Ive started to see if I need to answer any questions, if the answer is no then just say so please.

[notyoueither]

As of this date the presell is not available outside of North America, but we're hoping to change some retailer's minds.

Does he need to answer something he already said?

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Thanks NYE I had not seen that, how much does he pay you for being his secretary.


EDIT the question was originally about Amazon UK specifically, I would still appreciate a definite answer to it if possible.

It would be nice to have an update on the situation, ie have they, Atari managed to convince some European retailers. I assume you do not know that answer NYE but thanks for your input.

[sabrewolf]

oh, this is embarassing... i didn't see that

thanks NYE!

[GhengisFarbâ„¢]

Got the final verdict email from Amazon today

Thanks for writing to us at Amazon.com.

The only information we can give you about the item "Civilization 3:
Conquests Expansion Pack" you ordered with us is what we display on
the detail page for this item. The offer which you have asked for is
NOT available with us at Amazon.com.

However, as this was not what you expected when you placed your
order, we would understand if you'd prefer to cancel it. You may
cancel unshipped items through the "Your Account" link at the top
right of our home page by clicking the link that says "Cancel items
or orders." After signing in with your e-mail address and password,
you will be able to view your order history and cancel your order
for any item that has not yet entered the shipping process.

Synopsis: if you preordered from Amazon you will NOT get the presell CD, Amazon even tells you to cancel your order with them and preorder from someone else.

Which I did.