Those of you who are waiting for the CE announcement to pre-order should just order from Gamestop. They will allow you to switch to the CE edition, if you would like, as soon as it's announced.

Oh damn I am so happy! I can't believe that one of my wishes is coming true

Still waiting for the super-duper pimped out dragon deluxe edition to be announced :whistling:

See below quote.



To those wondering about pre-ordering in any way, see THIS^

I have to preorder before next Thursday from Gamestop to get double reward points, I'll get the burlap map, and if the CE is still unannounced, then I'll simply upgrade to it later.

NOTE: If you don't have a Rewards Card with Gamestop, don't worry about the double points thing. Though I do highly recommend getting one, since they pay you back, you can have money AND points stored on it for purchases, you get special offers and early notices, and if you get the special Pro card, you get a $15 year's subscription to Game Informer. Just saying.....bonuses = better

EDIT: I've learned to love and respect Gamestop over the years. :biggrin:

It should be hand-illustrated on a tanned mammoth hide (or a reproduction of one, stolen from the Smithsonian) and encrusted with rhinestones. It would also be quest-specific, so you could never lose it.

Sounds cool, but I'm going for the Collector's Edition. I hope the map will be in it or the same pre order bonus applies.

What the [censored] is burlap paper. Sounds like the crap they use for scrap booking and doilies. Lets hope it feels like a real map,anyone know if this is the material the old ultima maps were made out of. If it is then that's really awesome.

Lets hope it's in the CE.

Question for GStaff, IF there is a Collectors Edition, and I have doubt there will be, will the premium map also be part of that pre-order as well?

I don't want the regular game, I want the Collectors Edition. I see no need to pre-order a game that I'm going to buy when the Collectors Edition is announced and I pre-order that.

Any help clarifying this would be appreciated.

This should have been announced at the same time as the Collectors Edition to avoid no only confusion but to give those who want the Collectors Edition a fair chance at getting the same premium map.

Nice, but I'm waiting for the PC CE.

If there is a collectors edition why not throw the map in. If you buy the game in the first week or so you get a burlap map anyway so I doubt they would not put it in with the special edition.

Correct. And I'm assuming there will be a CE. Why it hasn't been announced yet, I'm not sure, but I would bet it will be announced before July 20th, guaranteed. As for pre-ordering, it's ok for you guys to preorder whenever you want, because you can always upgrade your order to the CE if/when it is announced. That will guarantee that you get everything, so there's nothing to worry about.

Not nessecarily. If I pre-order the regular game and then upgrade to the Collectors Edition there is no assurance that the premium map will transfer over to the Collectors Edition. I want some assurances that I have the same fair chance at getting the premium map when I pre-order the Collectors Edition or if I pre-order now and then upgrade to the Collectors Edition.

Thank the nine!

I'd like to know what's in the CE and what the hardware requirements before (pre)ordering it. A better map does not make me enjoy the game more, so i will wait some more before ordering.

Please announce the Collector's Edition so I can pre-order while these maps are still available.

i dont like pre-ordering games that are still so far away, because im more than likely to forget about my pre-order, and i also worry about the place i pre-order at forgetting that i pre-ordered, wasting all the money i spent on pre-ordering.

i usually wait until a game is just a couple days away, and then i pre-order... if i do that, will i still get my premium map?

also, i plan on pre-ordering on amazon, because i dont trust gamestop or walmart or any of those stores with pre-orders... hope i'll get the map if i pre-order on amazon.

"Pre-order Bonus
Pre-order Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and get a premium physical map. Bonus item will be packaged inside the game box. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com, while supplies last. "

From Amazon

I've found this source that claims Bethesda isn't sure if they want to release a Collector's Edition just yet.

http://miketorious.wordpress.com/2011/03/30/skyrim-collectors-edition-news-gta-5-news/

Don't know how solid this source is, but the lack of any confirmation stating the opposite, get's me worried

Do you know when preorder will be possible for Belgians who speak French?

And whether a preorder could be upgraded if a Collector's Edition is to be released?

Judging by a quick google more like the stuff they use for wallpaper
Fairly stiff, suitable for a fairly intricate and textured design, more durable than the paper usually used for paper maps
Makes sense to use it
I still won't pre-order though

Anyone know if that counts for Australia aswell? the premium map pre-order?

I might put $50 on a pre-order and wait till the collectors edition comes to upgrade!

P.S If your from Australia and you pre-order from EB Games, you go in a draw to win a 7foot Dragonborn statue !

:flamethrower:

I hope the premium quality world map works well with the compass!

Difference between premium - regular, think about that next time you fill up your car. Premium gasoline is supposed to be better than regular, but what do you know really, except that the price is quite different?

Premium in this case will be a personal delivery-Hummer limo driving up your driveway, 4 Beth-minions steps out of the car and walks up yo your doorway under drumrolls. They knock on your door and then kneels when you open, the lead-minion presents you, with eyes to the ground, a golden cushion in his hands and ontop of that cushion is a sparkly envelope, most likely with it's own heartbeat.

"Dear Sire/Madam, we present you this map. It works well with the compass"

They then leave silently, so you can enjoy the opening of the treasure in amazing solitude.

I think that depends from gamestudio 2 gamestudio + the store your pre-ordering from. My suggestion, check with your local gameshop.
As for the normal 2 CE edition... some stores upgrade it automatically, others you can cancel the normal edition and get the CE version.

Help.. I can't pre-order this since I'm still waiting for a collector's edition! But I want le awesome map!!