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unknown1

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Mo/

15 Dec 2006 at 19:44 - 1

Holiday Rewards

In addition to the seasonally appropriate headwear you can receive from either Dwayna or Grenth at the end of the grand finale, here are some other gifts and items you might see during the Wintersday festival:

* Winter Gift: What surprise will you find inside? "Unwrap" it to find out.

* Snowman Summoner: Need an instant snowman? This gift is for you.

* Eggnog: The holiday season's staple drink.

* Spiked Eggnog: A more potent glass of nog for the hale and hearty. Please imbibe responsibly—don't drink and quest.

* Green Candy Cane: The return of the adventurer's favorite candy treat.

* Rainbow Candy Cane: A different flavor of candy cane that should also make those long days of questing much more enjoyable.

* Yuletide Tonic: Drink this tonic if you want to be one of Dwayna's little helpers during the festivities.

* Frozen Globs of Ectoplasm: You'll need some of this collectible item when you get low on Yuletide Tonic.

* Candy Cane Shards: Collect these colorful fragments by questing and competing. The outcome of Wintersday hangs in the balance, and your contribution of Candy Cane Shards may make all the difference. Besides, you never know what somebody might trade for these once the festivities come to a close. Tip: Hold onto those shards until the Wintersday finale and use them for good (or mischievous) intent!

* Fruitcake: A tasty holiday staple that is sure to put a little spring in your step.

* Special Rewards: In the tradition of the season, you'll receive special headgear during the Wintersday finale. And even better, you'll get a new means of storing it, as well.

--- HAT STORAGE!!! lol

I missed all of last years events since I "quit" guild wars at that time. Hopefully they still have those yule caps =) and time for me to get a hat for all my chars =)

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

15 Dec 2006 at 19:50 - 2

link: http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...k6/default.php

brokenmonkey

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

CA

[UC] Uber Crue

W/

15 Dec 2006 at 19:50 - 3

And even better, you'll get a new means of storing it, as well"""""YES!!

shmegma

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2006

ACT

R/Mo

15 Dec 2006 at 19:51 - 4

front page at guildwars.com has the link.

---- Frozen Globs of Ectoplasm ?!?!?!?!?

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

15 Dec 2006 at 19:55 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmegma

front page at guildwars.com has the link.

---- Frozen Globs of Ectoplasm ?!?!?!?!?

Ya know... I think those !?!?!?!? popped over my head as soon as I read it... wft o_O?

Saphatorael

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

15 Dec 2006 at 20:06 - 6

Hmm, looks like i can use those 15 candy cane shards from last year after all

Scutilla

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Tyrian Explorers League

R/P

15 Dec 2006 at 20:06 - 7

Couple things I'm curious about:

Will the Wintergreen weapons remain "special" weapons acquirable only during the tournament, or will they replace the red candy cane weapons as this year's craftable weapon? (I hope it's former- the Wintergreen weapons should retain their specialness, and I was looking forwards to being able to get my hands on some more of the red version after deleting my old ones for storage room.)
It doesn't sound like Candy Cane Shards are used to craft weapons, now it seems like they're part of the event finale, and maybe for acquiring post event items?
What in the name of Lyssa is a Frozen Glob of Ectoplasm? And can we thaw them and sell them for several platinum a piece?
What's the difference between the old candy canes, the green ones, and the rainbow ones?
Why no love for Cantha? Guess they're making up for the last six months when Factions got every single event
Zomg holiday hat storage!

Free Runner

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

GW2G

Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL]

15 Dec 2006 at 20:15 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scutilla

Couple things I'm curious about:

What's the difference between the old candy canes, the green ones, and the rainbow ones?

I'm gonna guess that the rainbow ones give a moral boost. I want to know more about the quests involving reindeer and polar bears

New for this Wintersday season are two all new quest chains revolving around the two competing holiday gods. Polar bears, reindeer, and devious presents – Oh my!

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

15 Dec 2006 at 20:22 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Free Runner

I'm gonna guess that the rainbow ones give a moral boost. I want to know more about the quests involving reindeer and polar bears

New for this Wintersday season are two all new quest chains revolving around the two competing holiday gods. Polar bears, reindeer, and devious presents – Oh my!

yep i am interested to find out more about the polar bears and reindeers. Perhaps its hinting at Holiday Pets ZOMG?!?!

Free Runner

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

GW2G

Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL]

15 Dec 2006 at 20:26 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

yep i am interested to find out more about the polar bear and raindeer. Perhaps its hinting at Holiday Pets ZOMG?!?!

That was the first thing i thought of when i saw it

. I would love a reindeer pet alongside my ranger for comedy but i can just see the "Why cant we get reindeer and polar bear pets anymore! anet you suck!" threads...

Still hoping though...

Free Runner

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

GW2G

Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL]

15 Dec 2006 at 20:26 - 11

EDIT: Double post

Spydergst1

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

Chicago

W/R

15 Dec 2006 at 20:32 - 12

To coin the phrase of the man himself
Stone Cold Steve Austin

AW HELL YEA!!!

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

15 Dec 2006 at 20:34 - 13

Sounds exciting.. and bigger than last year. Thumbs up!

Count to Potato

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

Imagination Land

I Swear She Was Eighteen [Gwen]

W/

15 Dec 2006 at 20:35 - 14

Rainbow Candy Canes remove all party dp!!!!???? hopefully

Sai of Winter

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

[ale]

Mo/

15 Dec 2006 at 20:41 - 15

Thank goodness there's going to be head gear storage, that's a good first step to full armor storage (let's hope there will be). Reconnects and now this, maybe they might surprise us with an auction house during or at the end of the event.

ValaOfTheFens

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2006

Warrior Nation[WN]

15 Dec 2006 at 21:14 - 16

yay!! Carrying around my Halloween stuff has been annoying. My storage is full of stuff I transfer between characters, mostly runes and weapons for my heros. New storge ftw!!

garethporlest18

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

[HiDe]

W/

15 Dec 2006 at 21:17 - 17

Well I must say ANet always makes up for any mistakes or boredoms they cause me with fun events. So seems my hours will increase some more.

Oh and I wasn't blaming Anet for that, but I don't feel like wording it differently.

TheDriftingSoul

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

Chicago

Adventurer's Association

Mo/

15 Dec 2006 at 21:18 - 18

Thanks a TON Anet for all the great upcoming "gifts" for Christmas. Reconnects, better party matching, additional storage options, and of course a huge Wintersday 13 day blowout! What more can we ask for. Well, at least its enough to make me happy :-) .

ducktape

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/R

15 Dec 2006 at 21:26 - 19

Wow, this looks like it's going to be the awesomest event ever!! And with so many items to collect, I think I'm going to have to be reallllllly sick and not go to work for a couple days next week

Fun Event + Tons of Fun Items + 2 Fun Event Games + Hat Storage = I <3 Anet

Scutilla

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Tyrian Explorers League

R/P

15 Dec 2006 at 21:34 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sai of Winter

Thank goodness there's going to be head gear storage, that's a good first step to full armor storage (let's hope there will be). Reconnects and now this, maybe they might surprise us with an auction house during or at the end of the event.

We're already getting three of the most highly-demanded features in one event, don't hold your breath

Lets Get to Healing

Banned

Join Date: Dec 2005

You want see?

True Gods of War [True]

Mo/W

15 Dec 2006 at 21:38 - 21

Well, this looks quite interesting. Where is the information on the hat storage? Guess I'm reading it too quick. :P. Anyways, this looks like a good way to spend some of my Christmas vacation. All of my characters will have to do this quest: Even the 2 new ones.

Good job, Anet. Keep up the excellent work.

HKSdivision

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

15 Dec 2006 at 21:45 - 22

Looks like they're having the 9 rings game from the Dragon Festival:

Also, it looks like they're dropping presents just like the Dragon Festival too.

Rainith

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

15 Dec 2006 at 21:53 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lets Get to Healing

Where is the information on the hat storage?

From the event's page:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANet

Special Rewards: In the tradition of the season, you'll receive special headgear during the Wintersday finale. And even better, you'll get a new means of storing it, as well.

King Kong

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

W/R

15 Dec 2006 at 22:02 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown1

* Candy Cane Shards: Collect these colorful fragments by questing and competing. The outcome of Wintersday hangs in the balance, and your contribution of Candy Cane Shards may make all the difference. Besides, you never know what somebody might trade for these once the festivities come to a close. Tip: Hold onto those shards until the Wintersday finale and use them for good (or mischievous) intent!

Someone suggested ages ago in Sardelac, about using clay bricks to make a building! Where the whole community add to it, and it gets built up. Maybe they are doing something like that, but with Candy Cane Shards

tre_peter

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

Northern Ireland

15 Dec 2006 at 22:20 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count to Potato

Rainbow Candy Canes remove all party dp!!!!???? hopefully

I'm sad to see no Peppermint Cany Canes on the list!

They are the ones from last year! I was looking forward to stocking up.

Though I can't wait to see how much my 10 remaining ones will go up in price...

ducktape

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/R

15 Dec 2006 at 22:35 - 26

*Gasp* Festival games too? ZOMG!!! This keeps getting better and better!!

Hey, anyone notice Yuletide Tonic sounds like Transmogrifier Tonic? I wonder what cool thing we'll get to transform into XD

Is it wednesday yet?

//RogueNine

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Rogue Squadron

E/Me

15 Dec 2006 at 22:40 - 27

Woot cant wait. <3 ANet

minimoose fan

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

E/Mo

15 Dec 2006 at 23:01 - 28

Anet out does themselves again, can't wait for Wednesday.

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

15 Dec 2006 at 23:02 - 29

I still have some CCs spread out among each of my characters and I always give them out when on missions and such.
However I am sad cause all this fun stuff will be going on likely while I am still recovering from having baby ;_; Well at least the first day of it will be and then I will be so dead tired I dunno if I will have it in me for participating much. Oh well, if I know my guildies they will help me not to miss much <3 those guys!

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

15 Dec 2006 at 23:03 - 30

wait are those screenshots from the vents page and not ingame?When does it start?omg this blows haloween away....and the dragon festival.....and the day of the tengu(altough factions release was kinda the event).

Potu Exe

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Anti Penguin Movement [ApM]

E/

15 Dec 2006 at 23:55 - 31

Wow.. looks like this is gonna be one of the better holiday events

And hell yeah.. hat storage. Thats gonna help a lot for me

Don't eat yellow snow guys

...oh and.. don't lick rainbow candy canes... Just don't...

haha im jk

Kelv

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Xen of Onslaught [XoO]

W/

16 Dec 2006 at 00:37 - 32

Words cannot describe the joy i feel inside of me right now

gamecube187

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2006

16 Dec 2006 at 00:51 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scutilla

Couple things I'm curious about:

Will the Wintergreen weapons remain "special" weapons acquirable only during the tournament, or will they replace the red candy cane weapons as this year's craftable weapon? (I hope it's former- the Wintergreen weapons should retain their specialness, and I was looking forwards to being able to get my hands on some more of the red version after deleting my old ones for storage room.)
It doesn't sound like Candy Cane Shards are used to craft weapons, now it seems like they're part of the event finale, and maybe for acquiring post event items?
What in the name of Lyssa is a Frozen Glob of Ectoplasm? And can we thaw them and sell them for several platinum a piece?
What's the difference between the old candy canes, the green ones, and the rainbow ones?
Why no love for Cantha? Guess they're making up for the last six months when Factions got every single event
Zomg holiday hat storage!

I'm wondering the exact same things, although I think I know what the frozen glob of ectoplasm does. The GW site says

"Yuletide Tonic: Drink this tonic if you want to be one of Dwayna's little helpers during the festivities.

Frozen Globs of Ectoplasm: You'll need some of this collectible item when you get low on Yuletide Tonic."

I'm thinking that the frozen globs of ectoplasm do the same thing as the yuletide tonic, but instead of a helper of Dwayna, it makes you a helper of Grenth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

yep i am interested to find out more about the polar bears and reindeers. Perhaps its hinting at Holiday Pets ZOMG?!?!

Oh, that seems awsome! One can only hope!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count to Potato

Rainbow Candy Canes remove all party dp!!!!???? hopefully

I hope so. I don't think that normal ones affect henchies or heros, and since you can't give henchies or heros candy canes....

Man, I can't wait for this event! It seems so awsome!

onerabbit

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Thanks to all the guru [mods]

16 Dec 2006 at 01:33 - 34

this is soo annoying!! i just cant wait..im actually more excited about this than opening xmas pressies on xmas day zomg!!!!!!! cant wait

<3 Anet!!

HKSdivision

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

16 Dec 2006 at 02:30 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by onerabbit

this is soo annoying!! i just cant wait..im actually more excited about this than opening xmas pressies on xmas day zomg!!!!!!! cant wait

<3 Anet!!

lol, I want Wednesday to come NOW!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eviance

I still have some CCs spread out among each of my characters and I always give them out when on missions and such.
However I am sad cause all this fun stuff will be going on likely while I am still recovering from having baby ;_; Well at least the first day of it will be and then I will be so dead tired I dunno if I will have it in me for participating much. Oh well, if I know my guildies they will help me not to miss much <3 those guys!

Play on a laptop while you recover!! Congrats on the baby though!

Scutilla

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Tyrian Explorers League

R/P

16 Dec 2006 at 03:23 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducktape

Hey, anyone notice Yuletide Tonic sounds like Transmogrifier Tonic? I wonder what cool thing we'll get to transform into XD

Well, according to the site it turns you into one of Dwayna's helpers (i.e. a snowman).

Eviance

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Eh I forget... o_O

Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP]

R/

16 Dec 2006 at 03:45 - 37

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKSdivision

Play on a laptop while you recover!! Congrats on the baby though!

Thanks hun! And I would but Dell broke my husband's wireless card and haven't sent out his replacement laptop yet, so I'll just have to wait. Not to mention I seriously doubt I will have much energy or gumption to log on, but I'm sure I will eventually get some playtime in before all is said and done.
Thats why this event is my favorite, it lasts so friggen long!

Xavier Lightstone

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2006

UK

Sol Blades [Sol]

E/Me

18 Dec 2006 at 13:45 - 38

Hat storage is sweet, as I'm seriously running out of space with all the mods, upgrades, useless golds, hats, event items and detritus filling up every characters inventory as well as storage and material. How about a collectors item storage? Bit cheaty, but there are soooo many of them, why not.

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

18 Dec 2006 at 15:03 - 39

Hat storage - SWEET!

Looks like Shing Jea is out of the mix... ;(

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

18 Dec 2006 at 15:05 - 40

By the way, if you notice the mesmer's picture on that link, doesn't it look like she's wearing a green elf hat?