Can someone explain what the differences between the paper back and hard cover special edition of the guides. I heard the hardcover is more complete or something like that.

I think one is more bendable while the other feels more solid.

The only difference is that you get a code with the CE edition for an interactive map online.

This.

A hardback just tends to be a bit more durable.....and heavier. There's very rarely a difference between the two. You may get something extra with the hardback, but the actual content will always be the same.


Hardbacks tend to cost more as well.

The paperback edition I got with pre-order has 650 pages, not counting the index. How could the hardcover possibly be "more complete"?

the hardcover also comes with a spiffy sown-in ribbon that functions as a bookmark

cool thanks, the collector's was bigger but because it had some concept art in it or something said an employee at gamestop so I just got the paper heh.