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Rurik Jangeer

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

[FINE] Fat Insecure Neurotic Emotional

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24 Nov 2006 at 06:59 - 1

Hello Guru Forum members

This thread is aimed at being a discussion about the Wintersday event as a whole. Feel free to speculate on it here.
I hope that they bring back the Candy Canes. I began playing Guild Wars midway through the last Wintersday and obviously had absolutely no idea what was going on. I can still remember getting lost in a snowy Ascalon

This year I'm definitely planning on stockpiling them. 1k per is definitely not bad at all. I'd also like to participate in more snowball fights. Now that I have a firm grasp on the controls and visuals (LOL) I can imagine how much fun they would be. I'm not so much into the CC weapons, but I hope they make a return too. It's a nice addition IMO.

Please no flaming as this is just a speculation thread.

CC'S FTW!

Tide to Go

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

I War Torn I [Torn]

N/Me

24 Nov 2006 at 07:35 - 2

they are bringing back the cc weapons and even more!!!!But this time the weapons are green, the only added out of the pictures ive seen where the daggers and scythce but i was kind of worried because i did not see a spear.
And i also herd there where going to be elf hats this year

Shadowfox1125

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2005

PST

W/

24 Nov 2006 at 07:45 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tide to Go

And i also herd there where going to be elf hats this year

Where did you hear that?

Saraphim

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Hand of Omega [WHO]

E/

24 Nov 2006 at 07:54 - 4

Elf hats...

I'm kinda hoping they'd do the same as they did with the pumpkin helms. Make another yule cap, but a bit different so that people who were around the first time still have something unique(ish).

I wasn't playing GW then..

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

24 Nov 2006 at 08:22 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rurik Jangeer

Hello Guru Forum members

This thread is aimed at being a discussion about the Wintersday event as a whole. Feel free to speculate on it here.
I hope that they bring back the Candy Canes. I began playing Guild Wars midway through the last Wintersday and obviously had absolutely no idea what was going on. I can still remember getting lost in a snowy Ascalon

This year I'm definitely planning on stockpiling them. 1k per is definitely not bad at all. I'd also like to participate in more snowball fights. Now that I have a firm grasp on the controls and visuals (LOL) I can imagine how much fun they would be. I'm not so much into the CC weapons, but I hope they make a return too. It's a nice addition IMO.

Please no flaming as this is just a speculation thread.

CC'S FTW!

Tsk tsk tsk is selling Candy cane for 1k each all you think about and started this thread, shame on you.

WTS Candy cane, remove all DP 2k each..... :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tide to Go

they are bringing back the cc weapons and even more!!!!But this time the weapons are green, the only added out of the pictures ive seen where the daggers and scythce but i was kind of worried because i did not see a spear.
And i also herd there where going to be elf hats this year

I think you got it confused with the Winterfest 2006 Ladder Season: Wintergreen Weapons prizes:

http://www.guildwars.com/competitive...erfest2006.php

we are talking about what are the likely collectables this time which could be the same with a different item included or perhaps a whole new set of items as well. As for Elf Hats, so far the mention has only appeared in suggestion sections and no official word has been released (at least not to my knowledge) on the hats for winsterday yet.

Heimdallw32

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

United States of America

The Seven Deadly [Sins]

24 Nov 2006 at 08:38 - 6

The "green" candycane weapons (not like "unique green", they mean green stripes) are for the PvP tourny, I think. Might not have the same thing for Wintersday.

At any rate, I think it's safe to assume it won't be the same as last year, I'd wager they'll split up the events into Tyria and Elona (like the Halloween event), possibly Cantha too, though this is just speculation.

Given how useful and popular Candy Canes are, I doubt Anet would discontinue them, though I'd expect some other new thing with similar usefulness if they do replace it with something else.

Other than that, we'll have to wait and see, only thing we can be sure of is that Anet will make it fun.

Kook~NBK~

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2005

A little chalet outside Drok's

Natural Born Killaz

24 Nov 2006 at 08:45 - 7

Hoping and praying for:

SNOWBALL FIGHTS! Candy-cane Weapons! New Wintersday quests!

-Loki-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

24 Nov 2006 at 10:45 - 8

Please, please, please no more hats. It's getting old :/

Makkert

Black Beast of Aarrrrgghh

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

The Biggyverse [PLEB] // Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

24 Nov 2006 at 10:49 - 9

I'm hoping for CC Spears.
When is this event expected? Somewhere around new year or so? a bit early on the discussion then.

Artisan

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Sunset City

Ark Royal [ARK]

A/R

24 Nov 2006 at 10:50 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Loki-

Please, please, please no more hats. It's getting old :/

I agree. Here's hoping for some fancy boots!

Clord

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Finland

Victory Via Valour

24 Nov 2006 at 11:05 - 11

Maybe we see even Gwen giving out wintersday rewards and quests to do.

Kay84

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Netherlands

[DVDF]

E/

24 Nov 2006 at 12:37 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artisan

I agree. Here's hoping for some fancy boots!

Yeah! Shiny new boots please!

devils wraths

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

the fianna [fi]

E/Mo

24 Nov 2006 at 13:31 - 13

at hallowen we could transform into the ma dking guard. so maybe this wintersday we will turn into those green things or snowman or santa. that would be fun

Saraphim

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Hand of Omega [WHO]

E/

24 Nov 2006 at 13:44 - 14

Yay for snowman transmogrifier tonics !

..says me. I still have 47 candy corn tonics in storage....

Dragou Du Porzan

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

Mo/

24 Nov 2006 at 15:56 - 15

All these calls for candy canes, edible weapons, and silly holiday garb when all I can think about is drowning myself in a vat of spiked eggnog for, oh, say about 10,000 minutes or so.

Marsun

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2006

Forces of Valhall [XFVX]

R/Mo

24 Nov 2006 at 16:02 - 16

This snowballfights I hear about, I presume you could die. Would that count against the survivor title?

Sophitia Leafblade

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Dragon Slayer Guild [DSG]

R/

24 Nov 2006 at 16:06 - 17

If i remember right the dragon Arena Deaths counted so id imagine the wintersday ones count also

Marsun

Academy Page

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Forces of Valhall [XFVX]

R/Mo

24 Nov 2006 at 16:06 - 18

Darnitt, must hurry on getting som xp before New Year's Eve then!

gsampl4

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

US, Georgia

LORD

R/Mo

24 Nov 2006 at 16:09 - 19

Anyone remember what was exchanged for the Candy Canes? I know to get the Halloween items this year you exchanged the same items as you did last year for them. Just cannot remember what we turned in to get the CC's. Any ideas?

Sophitia Leafblade

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Dragon Slayer Guild [DSG]

R/

24 Nov 2006 at 16:11 - 20

I hope they add in another new special item like they did last year (IDS)

i want a Icy Dragonbow

Ranger Rog

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

UK

[TOG]

24 Nov 2006 at 16:18 - 21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsampl4

Anyone remember what was exchanged for the Candy Canes? I know to get the Halloween items this year you exchanged the same items as you did last year for them. Just cannot remember what we turned in to get the CC's. Any ideas?

The one I remember was gargoyle skulls, I think there might have been another collector for stone summit badges too.

I'm hoping for a Candy Cane hat stand for this year to stick all my event hats on.

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

24 Nov 2006 at 19:08 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsampl4

Anyone remember what was exchanged for the Candy Canes? I know to get the Halloween items this year you exchanged the same items as you did last year for them. Just cannot remember what we turned in to get the CC's. Any ideas?

Here you go. http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Wintersday_2005_collectors

Tide to Go

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

I War Torn I [Torn]

N/Me

24 Nov 2006 at 19:16 - 23

I wasent here last year for the event and i said the green stripes because of the pictures i saw and I thought they would add a diffrent detail to everything
anyways i hope to see a full body costume (I doudt it) of santa maybe a snowman or even a little elf eh?
and btw whats the snowball fight? and how do i do it!!!!!!!

Rurik Jangeer

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

[FINE] Fat Insecure Neurotic Emotional

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24 Nov 2006 at 19:28 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

Tsk tsk tsk is selling Candy cane for 1k each all you think about and started this thread, shame on you.

WTS Candy cane, remove all DP 2k each..... :P

Nah, I didn't make this thread just to talk about selling CC's. I AM looking forward to doing it, however. I enjoy most all of the events that A-net puts on for us players, and this thread is just a discussion for the next one up.

My Sweet Revenga

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/

24 Nov 2006 at 19:46 - 25

Candysmith Marley. Probably the best dressed NPC in the game

logan90

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

24 Nov 2006 at 20:24 - 26

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Loki-

Please, please, please no more hats. It's getting old :/

I agree. I would rather have another piece of armor, like a shirt. They should make a whole armor set and spread it out over 5 years. Then they could do the same as the did with halloween. Have chapter 1 give hats, 3 give the shirt, 5 give whatever. Would be nice, but i doubt they would ever do it.

I wonder if Factions will have a wintersday...

quickmonty

Ancient Windbreaker

Join Date: May 2005

24 Nov 2006 at 20:30 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsampl4

Anyone remember what was exchanged for the Candy Canes? I know to get the Halloween items this year you exchanged the same items as you did last year for them. Just cannot remember what we turned in to get the CC's. Any ideas?

Singed Gargoyle Skulls, Decayed Orr Emblems, Necklaces from the Grawl, and a few other items that I don't recall. Hope they don't change that as I have over 1000 Decayed Orr Emblems in storage.

DFrost

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Ultima Thule

Legacy of Echovald [Echo]

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24 Nov 2006 at 22:51 - 28

If CCs make an appearance again they probably won't be worth very much, since everyone is going to stockpile them now.

Bankai

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Bubblegum Dragons

Mo/E

24 Nov 2006 at 22:55 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Sweet Revenga

Candysmith Marley. Probably the best dressed NPC in the game

Yup. Definately hope she returns.

VanDamselx

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Buffalo, NY

[TTBH]

25 Nov 2006 at 03:52 - 30

I want Candy Canes for my own sake. Didn't even think to stockpile them when I had the chance. God, I'm an idiot.

fabiola

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2006

25 Nov 2006 at 04:20 - 31

A generous Anet would give the whole santa outfit on top of the hat!

Naomi Heartily

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

The Benecia Renovation [RenO]

Mo/Me

25 Nov 2006 at 04:40 - 32

I hope they give something out besides hats. Maybe a set of festive armor to wear in towns that doesn't give any armor points. That would be fun

Wacky

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Trans Tasman Alliance [TTA]

Me/

25 Nov 2006 at 04:57 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Sweet Revenga

Candysmith Marley. Probably the best dressed NPC in the game

QFT

I'd like festive armor that I could wear outside town though.. what good is it if you can't fight in it?

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Nov 2006 at 05:03 - 34

I'm so excited about this upcoming event, I can hardly contain myself. I spoke with Colin, our events specialist (Oh, he's gonna love that title!

) and he told me that the team will be meeting next week and will have more information for me about what will come, where it will be, and much more.

There is this one thingshe told me about, I nearly passed out. "Yes!" I said, so loudly the rest of the room jumped. "You're kidding! Really? You might be able to do that?" He smiled.

Now, I'm being vague not to be mean, but because the meeting has not taken place, and I don't know if they will be able to do what he told me about. But dang, if they do, it'll be a fabulous addition to an already-splendid event.

More to come...!

Shadowfox1125

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2005

PST

W/

25 Nov 2006 at 05:05 - 35

... a hint please, Gaile? pretty please?

MadOnion

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

25 Nov 2006 at 05:15 - 36

Another voice: no more hats please! :-)

FeuerFrei

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

In the middle of WWIII

Airreon Grievers[AG]

R/Mo

25 Nov 2006 at 05:23 - 37

man i miss last wintersday...i only managed to get the yule cap and antlers for one char...sighz....but it was fun in the snowball arenas...lol

Kais Unduli

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Room V

25 Nov 2006 at 05:27 - 38

Better start stockpiling common items to turn in for stuff now. I regret not doing so last year.

Instead of a new hat, which I wouldn't mind all that much, I'd like a whole set of armor. Something along the lines of the transmogrifier tonic would be pretty sweet.

Tide to Go

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

I War Torn I [Torn]

N/Me

25 Nov 2006 at 05:31 - 39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kais Unduli

Better start stockpiling common items to turn in for stuff now. I regret not doing so last year.

Instead of a new hat, which I wouldn't mind all that much, I'd like a whole set of armor. Something along the lines of the transmogrifier tonic would be pretty sweet.

aww plz no more potions i was wishing that candy dorn was a body suit with no armor

and i bet some crazy answers are gonna be told to some detailed questions

Rurik Jangeer

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

[FINE] Fat Insecure Neurotic Emotional

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25 Nov 2006 at 06:16 - 40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I'm so excited about this upcoming event, I can hardly contain myself. I spoke with Colin, our events specialist (Oh, he's gonna love that title!

) and he told me that the team will be meeting next week and will have more information for me about what will come, where it will be, and much more.

There is this one thingshe told me about, I nearly passed out. "Yes!" I said, so loudly the rest of the room jumped. "You're kidding! Really? You might be able to do that?" He smiled.

Now, I'm being vague not to be mean, but because the meeting has not taken place, and I don't know if they will be able to do what he told me about. But dang, if they do, it'll be a fabulous addition to an already-splendid event.

More to come...!

Woot a post from Gaile!

Anyways, I truly hope they implement that "something" that you touched on because it does sound like it could make a great event.