Architect Edition is all you need, it's called that because it has every patch and update up to Issue 14: Architect right on the disc.
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Howdy all,
Thinking of having a start in this game but was curious as to what game i need to buy to start? If i buy the newly released architect version will that be all i need to buy to start or do i need t purchase some of the older games?
Any help is greatly appreciated =)
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Note that all you need do is buy a code for the game-version you want from the online NCSoft store; you don't need a physical box if you don't want the disks.
The various versions of the game all come with little nick-nacks that are unique to it: a power that teleports you to Pocket-D once every half hour and a couple costume sets or such. These are not at all necessary to play the game, but if you want them they can be purchased separately on the website. Also, if you are positive you want the special items and that you will be subbing to the game, you can buy the game edition that they come from and get the items ($10) and a month's subscription ($15) for $20.
But yes, Architect Edition is all you need.
Did you have any questions about the game itself?
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If you don't get the actual box with disks, be aware that it'll take a while to download and get applied on your hard drive. Heck even now I think the Architect edition has at least one patch to be downloaded after install.
But it's going to give you full access to both Hero and Villain creation.
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Any addition of the game will give you a full game and entire game code. What differentiates each edition are extra game goodies that come with the edition. The AE Edition comes with a code to get the Cyborg (Technology) Costume Booster set or the Magic Costume Booster. The costume booster sets come with costume pices that are a cut above the costumes that are normally found in the Character creator. That's not to say the regular pieces are bad, the Boost sets are just that much better.
The boost sets also some with a set of new emotes and powers. The Magic set has a nice Forturn Telling power which gives a random buff to a player. The Cyborg pack has Self-Destruct which does jut that. You activte a sef-destruct dquence and you blow up 10 seconds late in a big explosion. Mac Edition (doesn't need a Mac to play) comes with the Valkyrie Costume set and has the Teleport to Mission door power. Good vs Evil edition has 2 custome sets (Hero and Villain themed) and a Jump Jet pack which is handle for getting around the game. All of the game eidition comes with 1 free month of game time. so it's pretty much just pick which extra freebies appeal to you. You can buy most of the extra edition goodies separately for $10.
the biggest advancage of the AE Edition box set is that is comes with the most up to date copy of the game. A lot less patches to download for installations.
(QR) As others have said, all editions give you full access to the game. Just pick the version that comes with the in-game perks you want.
If you decide to stick with the game for the long-term, you can always purchase additional codes to get the perks from other game editions, and apply them to your existing account. So you're not losing out by picking one version over another.
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If you want the rundown on what each boxed edition has, then you'll want to look here.
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Any addition of the game will give you a full game and entire game code. What differentiates each edition are extra game goodies that come with the edition. The AE Edition comes with a code to get the Cyborg (Technology) Costume Booster set or the Magic Costume Booster. The costume booster sets come with costume pices that are a cut above the costumes that are normally found in the Character creator. That's not to say the regular pieces are bad, the Boost sets are just that much better.
The boost sets also some with a set of new emotes and powers. The Magic set has a nice Forturn Telling power which gives a random buff to a player. The Cyborg pack has Self-Destruct which does jut that. You activte a sef-destruct dquence and you blow up 10 seconds late in a big explosion. Mac Edition (doesn't need a Mac to play) comes with the Valkyrie Costume set and has the Teleport to Mission door power. Good vs Evil edition has 2 custome sets (Hero and Villain themed) and a Jump Jet pack which is handle for getting around the game. All of the game eidition comes with 1 free month of game time. so it's pretty much just pick which extra freebies appeal to you. You can buy most of the extra edition goodies separately for $10.
the biggest advancage of the AE Edition box set is that is comes with the most up to date copy of the game. A lot less patches to download for installations.
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And if you wait for a week or so, I think you'll also have the Science Pack as an option, which has some significant costume options.
Nowhere have we had yea or nay on if the science pack will be available with the architect edition.
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Howdy all,
Thinking of having a start in this game but was curious as to what game i need to buy to start? If i buy the newly released architect version will that be all i need to buy to start or do i need t purchase some of the older games?
Any help is greatly appreciated =)