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What be these "Companion Bundles" on the calendar?

iandarkswordiandarksword Member Posts: 978 Arc User
edited December 2014 in General Discussion (PC)
On the Calendar, from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, there appears to be a promotion for a "Companion Bundle" to suit your play style. I'm assuming they will be Zen Market purchases. Was this done last year, and I've simply forgotten about it? What companions are going to be offered in said bundles and what pray tell are the different type of play styles?
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  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited December 2014
    The only thing similar was a 'buy all companions' bundle. At that time it was $100 to buy every companion if I remember correctly which was a pretty good deal considering they would have cost at least $200 if purchased individually. However it has been quite a long time so the exact numbers are quite fuzzy.

    Based on what you are saying (I haven't seen what you are referencing personally) it does not sound like that is what they are offering this year...or at least that won't be the only option.

    After all a large part of the feedback last year was that people liked the deals but didn't want to spend such a large amount at one time. Perhaps this year they will offer more themed purchases in addition or instead of a buy all feature.


    *note there have been several new companions in the last year so just because it was ~$100 last year does not mean the price for a buy all bundle will remain the same.
  • zekethesinnerzekethesinner Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 805 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Was not last year iirc. Somthing new, probably all those old companion bundles set toegether, maybe some new. Well we will see.


  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited December 2014
    Here is a reference to the companion bundle which was a limited time promotion released with the permanent companion price reductions Dec 27 of last year.

    However it does not state how many companions were in the bundle nor how much the bundle cost so unless somebody has a less fuzzy memory than me (not a major achievement, really) I do know it was around ~100 and I believe that was less than half price even after the all around 60% price reductions when you looked at all the companions à la carte prices.
  • frishterfrishter Member Posts: 3,522 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    I was expecting companions with a set of runestones and xp to get them to level 30. Either way I'm not sure I'll be interested personally.
  • sprawlfxsprawlfx Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Mildly interested. But as soon as it considers anything beyond active bonus, I am out. There is still no companion worth considering as summoned, other than augments. And after that, it just comes down to what each character needs. I cannot see them putting together effective bundles that are good for the masses.
  • hefisdohefisdo Member Posts: 709 Bounty Hunter
    edited December 2014
    If that event is about selling every companion of the game, like... EVERY COMPANION even those that aren't in the journal, I'm extremely interested.

    Even more interested if they can be sold individually.
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  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited December 2014
    They would be Zen Store Companions only. Companions from other sources would not likely be included in any such bundle.
  • bioshrikebioshrike Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 4,729 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Given how many companions have been added since they last ran that promotion, my guess is that they'll probably offer it in tiers - like any 5 companions for X, any 10 for Y, or any 20 for Z - with the discount being greater the higher tier you go.

    OTOH, the trend also seems to be that any such packs will be premade - so maybe something like a "Beasts Pack" that contains various animal companions, and a hirelings pack that contains humanoid ones.
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  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited December 2014
    bioshrike wrote: »
    OTOH, the trend also seems to be that any such packs will be premade - so maybe something like a "Beasts Pack" that contains various animal companions, and a hirelings pack that contains humanoid ones.

    That's kind of what I was thinking.

    Particularly since it could cater to players who like to check off collections.
  • vasdamasvasdamas Member Posts: 2,461 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Honestly I don't think that "event" is worth mentioning on the calendar. Sound more like another promotion to me unless there will be some bundles for companions outside the Zen store which indeed would be something interesting.
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  • lirithiellirithiel Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 2,482 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    frishter wrote: »
    I was expecting companions with a set of runestones and xp to get them to level 30. Either way I'm not sure I'll be interested personally.

    I also thought this is what was meant by companion bundle. I wasn't around for last year's promo but I hope it's not the same. I only need 1 zen market companion for my last toon (Honey Badger). Cba about any others and I see no point in them selling Beast/Hireling/Undead etc bundles. I cannot see Cryptic making much money off of it this year tbh if they go the same route again.
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  • hefisdohefisdo Member Posts: 709 Bounty Hunter
    edited December 2014
    ambisinisterr wrote: »
    They would be Zen Store Companions only. Companions from other sources would not likely be included in any such bundle.

    Got it.

    Well... looks like I'll have to wait more to get an Ioun Stone of Radiance :/
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  • rayrdanrayrdan Member Posts: 5,410 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    The only thing i want of the zen market is the hood in the ranger pack :(
  • two30two30 Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1,168 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Pack A: Blacksmith, Dread Warrior, Duergar Guard, Galeb Duhr, Neverember Guard, Wild Hunt Rider
    Pack B: Barbarian Shaman, Cantankerous Mage, Ghost, Hawk, Sprite, Will-O'-Wisp
    Pack C: Acolyte of Kelemvor, Astral Deva, Cave Bear, Honey Badger, Leprechaun, Wolf
    Pack D: Boar, Cold Iron Warrior, Ioun Stone of Allure, Owl, Slyblade Kobold, Tomb Spider

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  • karakla1karakla1 Member Posts: 1,355 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    i would buy more companions but i still can't bind more companions because i reached the passive slot cap... since 2 or 3 month ago...
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  • stah01stah01 Member Posts: 540 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Yah im almost at cap also. I do wish they would open up add another inventory bag, open more bank/shared bank and tradeskill/companion slots. At some point as they introduce more companions you won't be able to own them without deleting another.
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  • onecoolscatcatonecoolscatcat Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 575 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    ambisinisterr wrote: »
    Here is a reference to the companion bundle which was a limited time promotion released with the permanent companion price reductions Dec 27 of last year.

    However it does not state how many companions were in the bundle nor how much the bundle cost so unless somebody has a less fuzzy memory than me (not a major achievement, really) I do know it was around ~100 and I believe that was less than half price even after the all around 60% price reductions when you looked at all the companions à la carte prices.

    IIRC the bundle cost 11k zen. Every single zen store pet released to date was included along with enough slots to hold them all. I think there were 20 pets? I still have one bundle lying around in someone's bank. I'll take a screenshot showing bundle contents later.
  • angryspriteangrysprite Member Posts: 4,982 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    two30 wrote: »
    Pack A: Blacksmith, Dread Warrior, Duergar Guard, Galeb Duhr, Neverember Guard, Wild Hunt Rider
    Pack B: Barbarian Shaman, Cantankerous Mage, Ghost, Hawk, Sprite, Will-O'-Wisp
    Pack C: Acolyte of Kelemvor, Astral Deva, Cave Bear, Honey Badger, Leprechaun, Wolf
    Pack D: Boar, Cold Iron Warrior, Ioun Stone of Allure, Owl, Slyblade Kobold, Tomb Spider

    This content may change significantly before it is introduced into the game, etc.

    This may be the case (the type of package, I mean) - though I was hoping for more of the "Epic Packs" like the Ghost and Deva and whatnot. Those really interested me; Epic versions of the Blue or Green level companions.

    Hence only time will tell, I suppose.
  • hustin1hustin1 Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 3,464 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    I'm really hoping for an increase in the number of inactive companion slots we can have.
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  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited December 2014
    hustin1 wrote: »
    I'm really hoping for an increase in the number of inactive companion slots we can have.
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  • onecoolscatcatonecoolscatcat Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 575 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    For reference, here's last year's companion pack:

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    IIRC they cost 15k zen. Hopefully this year's packs are cheaper.
  • truelokastertruelokaster Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    It would be cool if they had limited time bundles to companions currently NOT in the ZEN Market.
  • blackjackwidowblackjackwidow Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 424 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    So, my in-game reminder came up that this promotion just went live. But, can't find anything regarding it. The weekly sales items changed. Maybe it's just a bit behind in being posted?
  • zekethesinnerzekethesinner Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 805 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Hmm, nohing i bazaar, nothing in zenstore, if u would force me to guess, its just reminder from last year. Dev's just forgot to turn somthing off. Or on.

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  • forumnamesuxsforumnamesuxs Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 490 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    Any word on what the delay is about?
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  • rabbinicusrabbinicus Member Posts: 1,822 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    forumnamesuxs wrote: »
    Any word on what the delay is about?

    I wouldn't expect to hear anything today on account of the Christmas holiday.
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  • truelokastertruelokaster Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    [20:26] [Event and Contest Notify] The event 'Limited Time Companion Bundles' just started.

    so... I received this notification but I can't see anything in the ZEN Market.
  • psychorockstarpsychorockstar Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    So, they had someone fix the main page of the store to promote this new pack, but then they don't put it on? I was really excited about this too :(
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  • truelokastertruelokaster Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited December 2014
    tousseau wrote: »
    I wonder if this yet another glitch, like with what happened with the Winter Wolf being advertised for the Winter Festival...

    Glitch or not we could have some kind of answer...
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