I also ordered online (pre-order). I just called the 888 number and got 10.44 back. Dunno how they calculated that coz I was only expecting 8.70. My 500 pts bonus also posted.
Yeah, I don't get why they changed to L3. Circle is not easy but much much better than L3.
On another note, earlier, I broke my broken sword (so it's now broken broken sword) because I didn't know it fully repairs at the bonfire. I was waiting to find a repairbox or repair powder. Then I...
Me too. I wouldn't want to spoil the game by using it. Part of what makes the game very good is the exploration,discovery and experimentation. Of course, the main pull of the game is learning the enemies and it's a great 'high' when you do kill a particularly bad-ass boss.