Can't get ACR preorder download as my avatar 'is female'

[RedTNT]

No she didn't.

Her avatar can't use the hoody, so she in effect never got her hoody.

I don't see how you can argue otherwise.

Unless they made it perfectly clear that only male avatars could use the hoody then it wasn't advertised correctly, sooooo, misadvertisment.

Nope they did not need to because you can get the hoodie for both male and female avatars. Hence there not being any misadvertising going on just a silly consumer.

If what you are saying is true, then they probably have just sent the wrong code to me. But my console wasn't accepting the one I was given, claiming it was for a male hoody for a male avatar.

I appreciate the comments on this and I have emailed Amazon.

I'm not saying that Amazon or Ubisoft are being sexist, not at all. I do agree with most posts here that a silly mistake has been made somewhere. And when I accused Amazon of misadvertising, I did not mean to sound dramatic. I'm not going to sue anyone! Lol

I just thought this situation quite ridiculous and funny and wanted to share it. Moreover the message my Xbox gave me. It also suggested a way around the problem: "You may wish to share your code with a friend." So my friend can get a hoody and I'll be without. Sad time.

 

[MinimanZombie]

No she didn't.

Her avatar can't use the hoody, so she in effect never got her hoody.

I don't see how you can argue otherwise.

Unless they made it perfectly clear that only male avatars could use the hoody then it wasn't advertised correctly, sooooo, misadvertisment.

Nope they did not need to because you can get the hoodie for both male and female avatars. Hence there not being any misadvertising going on just a silly consumer.

If what you are saying is true, then they probably have just sent the wrong code to me. But my console wasn't accepting the one I was given, claiming it was for a male hoody for a male avatar.

I appreciate the comments on this and I have emailed Amazon.

I'm not saying that Amazon or Ubisoft are being sexist, not at all. I do agree with most posts here that a silly mistake has been made somewhere. And when I accused Amazon of misadvertising, I did not mean to sound dramatic. I'm not going to sue anyone! Lol

I just thought this situation quite ridiculous and funny and wanted to share it. Moreover the message my Xbox gave me. It also suggested a way around the problem: "You may wish to share your code with a friend." So my friend can get a hoody and I'll be without. Sad time.

Well thats too bad. On the bright side, welcome to the Escapist! Watch out for the Komodo Dragon and if you see any blood stains, hide in the closet.

 

[Kopikatsu]

No she didn't.

Her avatar can't use the hoody, so she in effect never got her hoody.

I don't see how you can argue otherwise.

Unless they made it perfectly clear that only male avatars could use the hoody then it wasn't advertised correctly, sooooo, misadvertisment.

Nope they did not need to because you can get the hoodie for both male and female avatars. Hence there not being any misadvertising going on just a silly consumer.

If what you are saying is true, then they probably have just sent the wrong code to me. But my console wasn't accepting the one I was given, claiming it was for a male hoody for a male avatar.

I appreciate the comments on this and I have emailed Amazon.

I'm not saying that Amazon or Ubisoft are being sexist, not at all. I do agree with most posts here that a silly mistake has been made somewhere. And when I accused Amazon of misadvertising, I did not mean to sound dramatic. I'm not going to sue anyone! Lol

I just thought this situation quite ridiculous and funny and wanted to share it. Moreover the message my Xbox gave me. It also suggested a way around the problem: "You may wish to share your code with a friend." So my friend can get a hoody and I'll be without. Sad time.

Take a picture and show us! (I'm not doubting you, I just want to see it. It sounds semi-hilarious)

 

[captaincabbage]

Okay, yeah that's fucking bizarre.

I mean seriously! I wouldn't be surprised if half of Assassin's Creed's fanbase were women, honestly. Ezio is such a sexy fucking bastard (so sayeth every girl gamer friend I have, as well as my gamer girlfriend) I'm amazed that Ubisoft could be this thick.

 

[TheAceTheOne]

On the bright side, welcome to the Escapist! Watch out for the Komodo Dragon and if you see any blood stains, hide in the closet.

That's by far the best introduction I've heard. I'm using that. Thank you.

On Topic: I've never had an issue, although it does sound as though there's been an error somewhere along the line. There's not much you can do as far as I know, short of telling Amazon about it.

(Oh, you already have? Huh. Well, I hope you get it sorted out, friend!)

 

[German Borbon]

well im a male so it doesnt affect me but it do sounds harsh that you re out of yor bonus content just for being female, not cool ubisoft, not cool

 

[MinimanZombie]

On the bright side, welcome to the Escapist! Watch out for the Komodo Dragon and if you see any blood stains, hide in the closet.

That's by far the best introduction I've heard. I'm using that. Thank you.

On Topic: I've never had an issue, although it does sound as though there's been an error somewhere along the line. There's not much you can do as far as I know, short of telling Amazon about it.

(Oh, you already have? Huh. Well, I hope you get it sorted out, friend!)

Oh why thank you. You can have it if you like. I can always think of more.

OT: I guess everything has been resolved, and we can leave. Enjoy the game!

 

[tomtom94]

I'd like to understand how anyone can justify this being the OP's fault here.
She pre-ordered the game on the understanding she would receive a bonus and is now being told that that bonus does not apply on some of the most egregiously bullshit grounds I've ever come across.

Also sexist jokes? Really? I thought we'd grown up as a society.

On the downside... sucks to hear that OP, I would contact Amazon and see what they can do, if anything.

We never grew up, this is the bloody internet! WE ARE ASSHOLES. I am an Asshole. You are an Asshole. THE WHOLE WORLD IS FULL OF ASSHOLES! Kinda cool ain't it?

Last I heard that this was for both Male and Female, maybe it just wasn't added to the female Avatar list on Xbox Live yet? Try asking Xbox/Amazon.

Obligatory, but point still stands - we want to be taken seriously, then someone makes a joke about kitchens. To a newbie.

 

[RedTNT]

Hey guys, good news! I have received a reply from Amazon and they have told me they've had quite a few problems with the preorder codes and will hopefully get the issue resolved in the next two days.

Also, the kitchen joke? I laughed at that! I'm not easily offended, you can't be where I work! XD