Oblivion question: CE vs Vanilla

RLacey · 04-04-2006, 07:05 AM

For want of a better term, I've been screwed over a copy of the Oblivion Collector's Edition, which mysteriously never came into stock at the place where I preordered it, and the only places that still have stock are charging at least £32 for it (in comparison with about £24 for the vanilla edition). So, to anyone who actually has the CE, is it actually worth paying the extra?

Lucien21 · 04-04-2006, 10:03 AM

The only difference is the book, making of cd and coin you get with the CE.

Makes no difference to the acual game

artwking4 · 04-04-2006, 10:10 AM

Wow, a coin. I say render unto Septim what belongs to Septim and get the regular version and spend the extra money on the strategy guide.

CrimsonBlue · 04-04-2006, 11:05 AM

At least it's the coin is of a high quality. Though I'm dissapointed that the map wasn't made of cloth.

RLacey · 04-04-2006, 11:35 AM

What is the book like? And the documentary?

CrimsonBlue · 04-04-2006, 01:57 PM

I'm not big on documentaries, so I haven't checked that one out. I'm not much of a reader either, but the book seems interesting for those who likes to read up on the history of Tamriel.

It may sound like I only bought the CE for the coin, but in reality I'm just a collector who likes to have special edition of everything he buys. I like feeling special.

Starflux · 04-04-2006, 02:10 PM

The extra's in the CE are of the 'nice' category. They're not mandatory or spectacular, but they also come very cheap. I only had to pay FIVE Euros extra for them. That's obviously less than 6 Pounds, but it's still a small price for a CE with adequate extra's.

Fop · 04-04-2006, 02:20 PM

Just get the regular. The CE doesn't have anything you need. I don't regret getting it, though.

RLacey · 04-04-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flux

The extra's in the CE are of the 'nice' category. They're not mandatory or spectacular, but they also come very cheap. I only had to pay FIVE Euros extra for them. That's obviously less than 6 Pounds, but it's still a small price for a CE with adequate extra's.

Well, the CE is now out of stock everywhere. I obviously picked the wrong place to preorder from

.

jjacob · 04-04-2006, 04:15 PM

Vanilla - I don't see how the extras improve my gaming experience in any way (still have the coin etc. in the packaging, what the hell do I need that for?

). I got the CE for thesame price as the regular version, but I wouldn't pay extra for it

avatar_58 · 04-04-2006, 11:20 PM

The way I look at it, some games that I am almost certain to love....I spend extra and get the collectors editions. Why? Well because I know somewhere down the line I'd wish I did, just for the sake of owning the definitive version. I mean, there are some older games I wish I had the collections of (sierra games and DOOM to name a few) and I kick myself today for not buying them. I'm not an Ebay person considering I have no credit card.

RLacey · 04-05-2006, 03:21 AM

Well, the CE does hold its value far better than the standard edition...

But I guess I'm stuck with the Vanilla now that the store has screwed up. I'm just waiting for their reply before I place an order...

Tanukitsune · 04-05-2006, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLacey

Well, the CE is now out of stock everywhere. I obviously picked the wrong place to preorder from

.

Tell me about it, my copy is probably the only one without the coin, so it's kinda like having the vanilla one...

I've been trying to find the CE one, just so I can return the fautly one...

RLacey · 04-05-2006, 06:08 AM

Have you tried contacting Take 2 directly?

Tanukitsune · 04-05-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLacey

Have you tried contacting Take 2 directly?

I'm still waiting for their reply...

Karmillo · 04-05-2006, 08:07 AM

Im not sure about down where you live but up here HMV has piles of the collectors one

RLacey · 04-05-2006, 08:43 AM

At £35 or more. And I'd have to wait until I go back to uni

...

Jatsie · 04-05-2006, 09:36 AM

I want to see what the coin looks like.

04-04-2006, 07:05 AM	#1
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Oblivion question: CE vs Vanilla For want of a better term, I've been screwed over a copy of the Oblivion Collector's Edition, which mysteriously never came into stock at the place where I preordered it, and the only places that still have stock are charging at least £32 for it (in comparison with about £24 for the vanilla edition). So, to anyone who actually has the CE, is it actually worth paying the extra? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

04-04-2006, 10:03 AM	#2
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	The only difference is the book, making of cd and coin you get with the CE. Makes no difference to the acual game Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

04-04-2006, 10:10 AM	#3
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	Wow, a coin. I say render unto Septim what belongs to Septim and get the regular version and spend the extra money on the strategy guide. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

04-04-2006, 11:05 AM	#4
CrimsonBlue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,167	At least it's the coin is of a high quality. Though I'm dissapointed that the map wasn't made of cloth. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-04-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	What is the book like? And the documentary? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

04-04-2006, 01:57 PM	#6
CrimsonBlue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,167	I'm not big on documentaries, so I haven't checked that one out. I'm not much of a reader either, but the book seems interesting for those who likes to read up on the history of Tamriel. It may sound like I only bought the CE for the coin, but in reality I'm just a collector who likes to have special edition of everything he buys. I like feeling special. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-04-2006, 02:10 PM	#7
Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	The extra's in the CE are of the 'nice' category. They're not mandatory or spectacular, but they also come very cheap. I only had to pay FIVE Euros extra for them. That's obviously less than 6 Pounds, but it's still a small price for a CE with adequate extra's. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

04-04-2006, 02:20 PM	#8
Fop Epsilon-Minus Semi-Moron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 863	Just get the regular. The CE doesn't have anything you need. I don't regret getting it, though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ If there's one thing you can say About Mankind There's nothing kind about man

04-04-2006, 04:15 PM	#10
jjacob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,771	Vanilla - I don't see how the extras improve my gaming experience in any way (still have the coin etc. in the packaging, what the hell do I need that for? ). I got the CE for thesame price as the regular version, but I wouldn't pay extra for it Share Share this post on Twitter

04-04-2006, 11:20 PM	#11
avatar_58 Sierra Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 797	The way I look at it, some games that I am almost certain to love....I spend extra and get the collectors editions. Why? Well because I know somewhere down the line I'd wish I did, just for the sake of owning the definitive version. I mean, there are some older games I wish I had the collections of (sierra games and DOOM to name a few) and I kick myself today for not buying them. I'm not an Ebay person considering I have no credit card. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-05-2006, 03:21 AM	#12
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Well, the CE does hold its value far better than the standard edition... But I guess I'm stuck with the Vanilla now that the store has screwed up. I'm just waiting for their reply before I place an order... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

04-05-2006, 06:08 AM	#14
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Have you tried contacting Take 2 directly? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

04-05-2006, 08:07 AM	#16
Karmillo woof Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NOT REALLY RIGHT HERE Posts: 4,750	Im not sure about down where you live but up here HMV has piles of the collectors one Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "I've got nothing to lose! Except for...well everything."

04-05-2006, 08:43 AM	#17
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	At £35 or more. And I'd have to wait until I go back to uni ... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

04-05-2006, 09:36 AM	#18
Jatsie Lovable rogue Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 6,378	I want to see what the coin looks like. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Jatsie is amazing." - Jazhara "My mental image of Jat is a gentleman sitting in a leather armchair, wearing a robe. The light in the room is dim and strangely he's not sitting in front of a computer, but next to a small, round table with a box of cigars on." - Jelena Gay-Nerds.com

User Name		Remember Me?
Password