APRIL FOOLS (In-Game Prank by ArenaNet)
NekoZ
chessyang
i'm late to this but ..... i was freaking out then started to write a trouble ticket then checked here fast and saw this post.....
thank you guru!!
thank you guru!!
salamanca
Ok, this thing let a couple of things get done that needed doing.
1- It added a whole bunch of narrow minded bigots to my ignore list that couldn't stop themselves from crying over the "bad wrong gayness" of what was happening. They are game characters not lifestyle choices, get over it.
2- It gave all the Lady players a chance to go mistreat the guys (as mentioned earlier) by using the Koss-hump dance.
3-It really messed up the minds of a handful of folks that just started playing factions and nightfall today and couldn't figure out what was wrong upon entering their very first town. (one poor guy re-rolled at least 4 times trying to fix it)
4- it was funny for the ones that were not warned.
Now if we could just get it to work individually on those that random emote assault folks in presear, this might be handy.
1- It added a whole bunch of narrow minded bigots to my ignore list that couldn't stop themselves from crying over the "bad wrong gayness" of what was happening. They are game characters not lifestyle choices, get over it.
2- It gave all the Lady players a chance to go mistreat the guys (as mentioned earlier) by using the Koss-hump dance.
3-It really messed up the minds of a handful of folks that just started playing factions and nightfall today and couldn't figure out what was wrong upon entering their very first town. (one poor guy re-rolled at least 4 times trying to fix it)
4- it was funny for the ones that were not warned.
Now if we could just get it to work individually on those that random emote assault folks in presear, this might be handy.
Tea Girl
funny event =) gl anet!
oh noes my oh-so-hawt ele:
eh... bald old man in schoolgirl-ish outfits?:
close up to the horror:
Male version of my warrior... OMG HE'S SO HAWT O__O!
oh noes my oh-so-hawt ele:
eh... bald old man in schoolgirl-ish outfits?:
close up to the horror:
Male version of my warrior... OMG HE'S SO HAWT O__O!
Commander Ryker
Thank you Anet, I totally loved it! I love that anet does these things for us when they don't have to. They are awesome and I really had fun today.
With the exception of my ele, all my guys turned in to hot women. Well, my necro ended up looking like someone you'd have to call mistress, but she was still hot.
You aren't forced to participate, just don't go to any of the only 3 towns it's happening in. OMG, I just don't understand people like you. It's a game for God's sake, get a grip.
Says who?
It's actually not your stuff, it's anet stuff. Read the EULA. The own all rights to everything. That's why they can ban people. If you don't like looking at them anymore, then just leave town. It's that easy.
With the exception of my ele, all my guys turned in to hot women. Well, my necro ended up looking like someone you'd have to call mistress, but she was still hot.
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Originally Posted by Str0b0
God I hate April Fools Day and it's things like this that make me hate it. No I don't have a sense of humor before anyone asks. They could have at least added a revert button for those of us who don't want our character's messed with, granted I'm probably the only one, but still not everyone enjoys April Fool's day junk and I wish they didn't force me to participate. I was going to play today but there goes that plan. At least I checked here first to save myself the aggravation. Thank god it is only for one day.
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Originally Posted by Dmc1281
I'm not a fan of aprils fools day either. I never quite understood what the whole thought of the day is.
I do have a sense of humor, but this is something that goes beyond humor. A joke/gag is supposed to be something between friends where you all have a good laugh afterwards. |
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Originally Posted by Smile Like Umean It
Though the entire time I've been reading this thread I've been laughing and undoubtedly when I look at my characters it will make me smile, when the novelty wears off (about10 minutes later) I'm not really going to appreciate the joke anymore. I put a lot of work into my characters, including their armors and looks. Some were even made with a specific look in mind. I think they should have put in a NPC that could change you back if you wanted to. Not forced you to participate.
I did enjoy the joke, but at the end of the day I don't appreciate someone tampering with my stuff, virtual or not. |
LifeInfusion
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Originally Posted by Gimme Money Plzkthx
No, not if you don't go to towns/certain towns. I haven't and none of my characters changed.
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Kayla Slays
Congrats A-Net. I loved this one.
Nearly choked when I saw my first char!
So can I have my lady warrior back - as a male she lookes like she met the back side of her hammer - hard. But boy do I love my ele as a girl!
Nearly choked when I saw my first char!So can I have my lady warrior back - as a male she lookes like she met the back side of her hammer - hard. But boy do I love my ele as a girl!
Kimi Otori
What's really funny is how all the guys with guy characters are going wild about how cute or hot their newly female characters are. Who would have known?
Kool Pajamas
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Originally Posted by Kimi Otori
What's really funny is how all the guys with guy characters are going wild about how cute or hot their newly female characters are. Who would have knew?
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Caoimhe
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Originally Posted by Kimi Otori
What's really funny is how all the guys with guy characters are going wild about how cute or hot their newly female characters are. Who would have known?
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Funny how this April Fools' prank made people more of what they already were; the good-natured folks rolled with it and had a blast, and then there were the opposites.
I had a blast; this was a playful and brilliant prank!
Gaile Gray
Wait, you guys. You thought this was a temporary thing?
Oh dear.
Oh dear.
dameros
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
Wait, you guys. You thought this was a temporary thing?
Oh dear. |
arcanemacabre
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
Wait, you guys. You thought this was a temporary thing?
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New name for Kamadan - The Birdcage
Gaile Gray
{Guesses she better not mention the whole "data corruption thing" until it's really necessary.}
*Does shadow puppets on wall to distract players*
*Does shadow puppets on wall to distract players*
arcanemacabre
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
{Guesses she better not mention the whole "data corruption thing" until it's really necessary.}
*Does hand puppets on wall to distract players* |
NOOOOOOOOooooo!!!!
But seriously, Kamadan: The Birdcage of Istan, oh yeah!
ShadowsRequiem
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
{Guesses she better not mention the whole "data corruption thing" until it's really necessary.}
*Does shadow puppets on wall to distract players* |
cosyfiep
my monk would be very happy to stay a female----he is quite cute....my necro doesnt care anymore.....and well, my rits would need to get some dye jobs!
wish would could keep some of it for a while----took lots of screenies today....
Thanks again anet for one of the all time best april fools jokes! (whether it be temporary or not).
wish would could keep some of it for a while----took lots of screenies today....
Thanks again anet for one of the all time best april fools jokes! (whether it be temporary or not).
sevendash
This is by far the funniest thing I've seen in the game. I was drinking with friends last night around 2am pdt and decided to show them the game and my beautiful Derv had transformed into a man. I freaked out!
I GO TO AMERICA
I wish this change was permanent for my necro and ranger
Gaile Gray
You know, I've heard a lot of players saying they'd like to keep the new character. Others have suggested a "gender swap" weekend event, just for fun. I wonder how many who said they'd never play a certain gender are now having second thoughts.
It's been fun, I sure agree. Although every time I started to move out of a crowded area, I did a double take. "Wait a second!" Oh, right.
It's been fun, I sure agree. Although every time I started to move out of a crowded area, I did a double take. "Wait a second!" Oh, right.
KirinRiotCrash
Here are some screenshots of changes to my characters. For the record, all of my characters are female to begin with ... they surely look pretty odd as males, especially my Warrior. O_o
Although, the Ranger transition doesn't look that bad. If I had to rank them from 1 ~ 5 (5 being the best looking), this is how I would rate them with leftmost image being #1:
Sometimes, it's good to lighten up after playing too seriously in high-end areas. I'm actually rather glad for this event. It puts a nice smile on my face.
Lighten up! It's just a game.
If you don't like how your characters turned out, then warp to a different town, or wait until tomorrow when things go back to normal. It's that simple-- no need to complain.
Although, the Ranger transition doesn't look that bad. If I had to rank them from 1 ~ 5 (5 being the best looking), this is how I would rate them with leftmost image being #1:
Sometimes, it's good to lighten up after playing too seriously in high-end areas. I'm actually rather glad for this event. It puts a nice smile on my face.
Lighten up! It's just a game.
If you don't like how your characters turned out, then warp to a different town, or wait until tomorrow when things go back to normal. It's that simple-- no need to complain.
Ulivious The Reaper
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
You know, I've heard a lot of players saying they'd like to keep the new character. Others have suggested a "gender swap" weekend event, just for fun. I wonder how many who said they'd never play a certain gender are now having second thoughts.
It's been fun, I sure agree. Although every time I started to move out of a crowded area, I did a double take. "Wait a second!" Oh, right. |
omgosh a gender swap weekend would be hilarous, Ulivious the reaper is such a feminine name
Opeth
this could be implemented in the game: Allow players to change their char look (the name its to much, it could cause confusions with names )
in the char select scren, add a new button with "edit" and the char selection would appear it would be perfect ^_^
)in the char select scren, add a new button with "edit" and the char selection would appear
Athenia
Thank you guys at ANet for a really hilarious day! I think I freaked out for about 1 minute before I realized the pranksters for what they really are!
Here are my char's sex changes in order from favorite to least:
I just adore how my Rit looks as a male. Total hottie. But my ele turned into the biggest looking Dork of Fire. The monk and ranger got just awfully cute. And my necro is... well... pink and fugly. And my tank got to be a tomboy LOL!
Here are my char's sex changes in order from favorite to least:
I just adore how my Rit looks as a male. Total hottie. But my ele turned into the biggest looking Dork of Fire. The monk and ranger got just awfully cute. And my necro is... well... pink and fugly. And my tank got to be a tomboy LOL!
VGJustice
I noticed a good number of former female warriors testing out their new found powers on unsuspecting former male warriors. I think it was some kind of revenge. I'm not too sure.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...mohumpbary.jpg
But, MAN! It was funny. ^_^
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...mohumpbary.jpg
But, MAN! It was funny. ^_^
Feminist Terrorist
I loved the "event". Took out every single character, even the mules, to see what they looked like as the other gender. Most were ugly to downright hideous. My male paragon looked pretty good as a female, and once I got over the different appearance, I decided I kinda liked my female necro as a male. However, my ele turned out simply bizarre.
What she used to look like:
What she looks like now:
And even on the log in page:
If the changes were permanent, I'd have to make her a mule and put her in a dark corner. After I got done laughing my butt off.
What she used to look like:
What she looks like now:
And even on the log in page:
If the changes were permanent, I'd have to make her a mule and put her in a dark corner. After I got done laughing my butt off.
NeHoMaR
This is a demonstration that they can add hair (or whatever) changer easily to game right now; If you can change the gender, it's plenty obvious you can change whatever you want!
Spazzer
Before / After
Milennin
A "gender swap" weekend would be too emberassing.
artay
I think this event was great, I wish i could keep my ele and ranger like that! But on a funny note, this event encouraged some unusual hair/face/colour styles, that would never have been attempted or thought of! (probably because the majority of them are ugly) It did add some realism, because everyone from Guild Wars seems like a Underwear model, nice to see some ugly people
Anyway heres my characters transformation, (left is after, right is before) after/before
Anyway heres my characters transformation, (left is after, right is before) after/before
xxSilhouette
The females are what I made, the males are what I got in LA, Kamadan or Shing Jea, and if this was perm.../deleteallchars!
MirageMaster
Talk about pranks.... i wonder how this guy got that?
exiled mat
superb joke,
I've never had more fun reading complaints :P
I've never had more fun reading complaints :P
Sihaya Syme
Boy am I glad I'll have my girls back when this is over xD
Shuuda
^^^Looks like the boss we cap echo mending from.
MirageMaster
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^^^Looks like the boss we cap echo mending from.
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Chris616263
Zeander
*grumble grumble* The one day that I don't log on!
LOL that's a pretty good one, really. Things like this make me love GW/Anet even more.
LOL that's a pretty good one, really. Things like this make me love GW/Anet even more.
Lynxius
Ahhah it was really alot of funny and hats down to the person at Anet who came up with this idea.
By the way Gaile, I loved seeing your male side in Kamadan.
And the Conga was fun as always.
By the way Gaile, I loved seeing your male side in Kamadan.
And the Conga was fun as always.