The OFFICIAL THREAD: The Ascalon Royal Family Masquerade Ball, Community Event
Lord Sojar
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Lord Sojar
obstegox
LOL I must have just hit that thread as you put it up 
I have already signed up and was just on my way back over here to make sure everyone got the link too 
I have already signed up and was just on my way back over here to make sure everyone got the link too
Lord Sojar
I will be in Serenity Temple ID1 for a while starting now. Hope to see a few of you there.
Goddess Wills
1pm? what's at 1pm?
If you mean the event starts at 1pm in your time zone, then..well, it's bound to be at 1pm at some place in the world no matter when it starts...so there's no way to make everyone happy.
Also, most people don't work on saturday and almost no places (at least in the US) have school on saturdays...
If you mean the event starts at 1pm in your time zone, then..well, it's bound to be at 1pm at some place in the world no matter when it starts...so there's no way to make everyone happy.
Also, most people don't work on saturday and almost no places (at least in the US) have school on saturdays...
cexi dervish
OK frist im a caterer for id 2 will we be responsible for our own food or will we be given money or items and such to buy
Aradia Ashkal
Can someone help me with the times. I know that Central is -6 hrs GMT which would make it 1pm for the opening ceremony right. But daylight savings is confusing me....Is 1pm for Central US time correct?
Or is it 2pm becuase of daylight savings time?
Or is it 2pm becuase of daylight savings time?
Aussie Boy
Clock converter
As listed in Rahja first post.
Just go here put in the time from the post and underneath in the box enter your zone and hit convert.
You will get your time.
As listed in Rahja first post.
Just go here put in the time from the post and underneath in the box enter your zone and hit convert.
You will get your time.
Aradia Ashkal
Thank you I have no idea how I missed that. I did click on one of those links (i thought both) and yet somehow i missed it! LoL ok 2 my time.
I had another question.... with the costume contest how will it effect it because of the fact other peoples armors in town look alot worse then they do on our own screen and when not in town.
I had another question.... with the costume contest how will it effect it because of the fact other peoples armors in town look alot worse then they do on our own screen and when not in town.
Lord Sojar
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Originally Posted by Aradia Ashkal
Thank you I have no idea how I missed that. I did click on one of those links (i thought both) and yet somehow i missed it! LoL ok 2 my time.
I had another question.... with the costume contest how will it effect it because of the fact other peoples armors in town look alot worse then they do on our own screen and when not in town. |
Napoleon Tnt
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| Party Items: These items which include snowmen, ghosts in the box, squash serum, yuletide tonics, and other assorted goodies will be randomly distributed and may NOT be requested. At the END of the closing ceremony, these items may be purchased in packs of 4 for 100 gold pieces or for 30 gold pieces per unit, limit 8 per customer. Again, all proceeds will go to a charitable fund. |
Thanks
Edge Martinez
I love the fact that this is all Rajah driving this thing, but the one and only thing I wish ANet would do is pipe in some festive music. Having just checked out ST, the music is depressing.
Roshi_ikkyu
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I love the fact that this is all Rajah driving this thing, but the one and only thing I wish ANet would do is pipe in some festive music. Having just checked out ST, the music is depressing.
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Pump in our own music and give Rajah a chance to be heard.
Oh I won't make it sadly, that like 5am here, but if ever I want an event organised, I'll look you up
b-M-d
how do i sign up for the scavenger hunt? or do you just need to be there?
Symeon
May I ask Rahja, how long do you reckon the costume contest will take? I'm not sure if I can stay for the entire duration of the event, but I hope I can be there at least until the end of the contest.
ume kurosaki
I bring very bad news. And good news, somewhat. For me. I am sorry I couldn't get in touch with you earlier, my life has been hectic as of late.
I was recently invited to an awards banquet for my college, since I won an award for outstanding freshman student... And it starts at 5 PM. I have to get ready and the like for this thing, so... I'm sorry, I can't make it tommorow for the Rock Paper Sissciors thing.
Good luck, everyone. Remember. HAVE FUN.
I was recently invited to an awards banquet for my college, since I won an award for outstanding freshman student... And it starts at 5 PM. I have to get ready and the like for this thing, so... I'm sorry, I can't make it tommorow for the Rock Paper Sissciors thing.
Good luck, everyone. Remember. HAVE FUN.
Eldin
Just a quick question. Here you consider EST as -4:00 GMT. However, in many areas of the east coast (including mine) we're at -5:00 GMT.
Care to explain so I don't need to check the temple twice?
Care to explain so I don't need to check the temple twice?
Eroth
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Btw Rahja my ign is Shots and Slashes. Consider me Mr. Media on the party date. and I'm not trying to steal your thunder (no [skill=text]Mind Shock[/skill] plz!!) but I'm gonna have to lay rules for pictures (I don't have a video program cause fraps is only 30 seconds so, sry).
Pictures/Video recording rules 1.) If you would like a picture I need you line up near the merchant and I (shots and Slashes r/w) will call you over by adding you to my team. I will place you, you can strike a pose or just stand there and I will take a pic. Now if you feel so compelled as to get a pic of another character (only place where chara switching is allowed) you have to tell me so I can link your name to the first chara that I take a pic of ex. *takes pic of Rahja* *Rahja switches to Thief of Socks or w/e* *Takes another pic and he tells me he is Rahja* Then I post them in here after the party is done (it might take a few days but I will have them up soon after the party) 2.) PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS' PICTURES. I will ask you all to stay at least 15 steps away from the area that I am taking pics in and to be in a somewhat cohearent line. I would also like you to not bum rush into the pictures and get in the way of someone's photo. You do and I will report you to Rahja, of whom I'm guessing, will warn the servers to ignore you. I do not put up with stupididty or annoying people. 3.) All pictures will be free for this event, but once it ends I will be charging 25 gold per. That will contribute to the Charity. But if any of you feel generousity and want to give me a tip I will welcome it and contribute half to the charity or something. 4.) Do not be impatient! you'll get your turn eventually just wait. complaining isn't gonna help me go faster. I will be in district int 1 all the time so if you want a pic go there.  I want you all to line up at merchant and line the walls back from there. when You get your pic I want you to stand in the corner near the torch and do any poses you want to. |
Mr. G
/excited
woooo
just thought id leave you with that
also folks MASKED ball, i want to see those masks
woooo
just thought id leave you with that
also folks MASKED ball, i want to see those masks
Goddess Wills
Man, we didn't get home until 10:00 p.m. last night, and by then you weren't online, and you're not online now...how in the world am I ever going to give you this stuff before the event starts!??!
Someone just pointed out above something about EST = GMT -4 or -5...and now that I look at it I guess they're right. Somehow I think this has something to do with daylight savings time, and that 3pm is still the right time for me, but I'll make sure I'm on before 2 just in case.
So I know you've said there's a meeting before the event..what time is it? 2:45? 2:30? Noon? LoL. Just wondering...I'll probably go camp out in serenity temple once I'm done with my housework for the day, so it doesn't matter for me, but I'm sure there are others who care quite a bit.
Someone just pointed out above something about EST = GMT -4 or -5...and now that I look at it I guess they're right. Somehow I think this has something to do with daylight savings time, and that 3pm is still the right time for me, but I'll make sure I'm on before 2 just in case.
So I know you've said there's a meeting before the event..what time is it? 2:45? 2:30? Noon? LoL. Just wondering...I'll probably go camp out in serenity temple once I'm done with my housework for the day, so it doesn't matter for me, but I'm sure there are others who care quite a bit.
Lord Sojar
EVENT STAFF. Please be at Serenity Temple in 1 hour 40 mins from this post. Thanks!
Sihaya Syme
I want to thank Rahja and the entire staff for making this happen, and Gaile for the fireworks
I've been ill for a long time now, and it's things like this that keep me going!
So thank you.
I've been ill for a long time now, and it's things like this that keep me going!
So thank you.
silara_jorinset
Wow, thats a touching post above!
Thanks for the event Rahja, was great fun and thanks to all the people who took time out as staff and Gaile for appearing. Sadly my fingers let me down in the quiz and my brain in the hunt, I blame the late hour in the uk
Thanks for the event Rahja, was great fun and thanks to all the people who took time out as staff and Gaile for appearing. Sadly my fingers let me down in the quiz and my brain in the hunt, I blame the late hour in the uk
LordEzekiel
POSITIVE:I said to my fellow band members of "the Masquerade Orchestra" in ID1 that I love events in general and that this one was particularly special as it was organised by a real player.
NEGATIVE:Goddamnit! All I won was a mini-pig(and that was from someone not associated with the event)-seriously though the lag was terrible and though that is not excuse enough, it just seems unfair that the same person won every event in every district (1 person won 3 in a row in D1, same in D2, don't know about D3)boo hiss moan etc. Fortunate with a good connection in outside world=fortunate in game?
POSITIVE:WHAT A LOT OF FUN! I got some great pics and video, and kudos to Raja even organising something like this-Gaile as special guest!4 ID's! wow not to mention the ppl in Kamadan going nuts wondering when gaile was gonna show.cheers buddy, and I must say the staff were polite and helpfull
NEGATIVE:Goddamnit! All I won was a mini-pig(and that was from someone not associated with the event)-seriously though the lag was terrible and though that is not excuse enough, it just seems unfair that the same person won every event in every district (1 person won 3 in a row in D1, same in D2, don't know about D3)boo hiss moan etc. Fortunate with a good connection in outside world=fortunate in game?
POSITIVE:WHAT A LOT OF FUN! I got some great pics and video, and kudos to Raja even organising something like this-Gaile as special guest!4 ID's! wow not to mention the ppl in Kamadan going nuts wondering when gaile was gonna show.cheers buddy, and I must say the staff were polite and helpfull
Goddess Wills
All I can say is amazing! In all my time playing (since Beta) I've never actually been to a community event, so what a way to start! This entire thing just blew my mind. Sure some people were pains, but I'm pretty sure things could've gone MUCH MUCH worse! Words cannot describe how thrilled I am to have helped out with this wonderful and exciting event.
I know you probably won't feel up to doing something like this again any time soon, but if you or ANYONE else does, by all means, LET ME KNOW!
This was so wonderful, words cannot convey my excitement or my gratitude to you, Rahja, for doing this.
**Oh, and congrats on finally getting your mule free from the barn!**
I know you probably won't feel up to doing something like this again any time soon, but if you or ANYONE else does, by all means, LET ME KNOW!
This was so wonderful, words cannot convey my excitement or my gratitude to you, Rahja, for doing this.
**Oh, and congrats on finally getting your mule free from the barn!**
Edge Martinez
You know... I woke up early in a good mood and looking forward to this event. I baked a lasagna which got done just after 1 EST, so I could have some good eats while participating. I took the dog for her walk, and when I came back? Answering machine: "We need you at work."
AAAAH!
But seriously though, it sounds like it was a blast and I wanted to say thank you Rajah for doing this for everyone, and thank you to those who helped him. I wish i could email y'all some lasagna. It's pretty good nuked.
AAAAH!
But seriously though, it sounds like it was a blast and I wanted to say thank you Rajah for doing this for everyone, and thank you to those who helped him. I wish i could email y'all some lasagna. It's pretty good nuked.
Eldin
That event was WONDERFUL. I spent over 4 hours there, participating in the trivia and making conversation.
I even held my own little Simon says and Lore Trivia games.
It got endorsed by ANet, what with Gaile showing up and giving fireworks.
It was truly amazing, and it's also amazing what the community can do with enough planning and cooperation.
My only complaint was the scavenger hunt, which was fairly difficult.
I even held my own little Simon says and Lore Trivia games.
It got endorsed by ANet, what with Gaile showing up and giving fireworks.
It was truly amazing, and it's also amazing what the community can do with enough planning and cooperation.
My only complaint was the scavenger hunt, which was fairly difficult.
FlameoutAlchemist
I must say that it was a lot of fun to be there as a staffer. I must express my thanks to everyone who was patient with us while we got the costume contest back on track after almost everything that could have gone wrong did. Rahja and the rest of the staff did an awesome job keep cool, calm, and keeping 'the freight train rolling'.
I would most definitely agree to help out with something like this again in the future. Most of all though, I must thank everyone that showed up, as you all made the event as big as it could possibly be!
I would most definitely agree to help out with something like this again in the future. Most of all though, I must thank everyone that showed up, as you all made the event as big as it could possibly be!
Lord Sojar
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Originally Posted by FlameoutAlchemist
I must say that it was a lot of fun to be there as a staffer. I must express my thanks to everyone who was patient with us while we got the costume contest back on track after almost everything that could have gone wrong did. Rahja and the rest of the staff did an awesome job keep cool, calm, and keeping 'the freight train rolling'.
I would most definitely agree to help out with something like this again in the future. Most of all though, I must thank everyone that showed up, as you all made the event as big as it could possibly be! |
And WOW was it big!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWCec40BcBs
Check that out!
A special thanks to Gaile Gray, I really hope she enjoyed herself at the event, and she was a HUGE help!
Thanks Gaile!
Thel Thoi
I had a lovely time at the ball. Rahja, I am impressed with all of the planning and coordination that went into this event! Kudos on a job well done and to everyone who helped.
Chicken of the Seas
I had a good time, and it was amazing how many people showed up. However, the costume contest was kinda disappointing because it took about 2 hours to finish...but over all I can't blame anyone since there was limited staff but it was a great job at that. Sure there were alot of annoying people, but less spam in the trade chat then I figured there would be. Woohoo for fireworks!
Operative 14
First of all, I want to thank Rahja and everyone else who made this party come to fruition, you guys really deserve something special for it. I can honestly say it was some of the best time I have spent in Guild Wars.
It was a wodnerful event, and I am surprised that it went as smoothly as it did. I can't wait for the next one. Perhaps Arena net might be so kind as to make a more picturesque location...?
I can honestly say it was some of the best time I have spent in Guild Wars.It was a wodnerful event, and I am surprised that it went as smoothly as it did. I can't wait for the next one. Perhaps Arena net might be so kind as to make a more picturesque location...?
Toutatis
Last night was so much fun! And I can't believe that I kept drumming for that long :P
THANK YOU to Deux and his staff who made the whole thing possible, and I really hope that we as a community can do something similar very soon!
THANK YOU to Deux and his staff who made the whole thing possible, and I really hope that we as a community can do something similar very soon!
Lord Sojar
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Originally Posted by Chicken of the Seas
I had a good time, and it was amazing how many people showed up. However, the costume contest was kinda disappointing because it took about 2 hours to finish...but over all I can't blame anyone since there was limited staff but it was a great job at that. Sure there were alot of annoying people, but less spam in the trade chat then I figured there would be. Woohoo for fireworks!
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I am glad that so many of you enjoyed yourselves! I was stressed the whole event, but I really still had a lot of fun. Having Gaile there made it that much easier and smoother. The real heroes heroes here are my staff though. They pulled through for me, stayed long hours, went through hell with that costume contest and all the issues we ran into. They deserve the praise. I just came up with the idea.
BTW! While I am posting here!
Winners list!
Costume Contest:
4 Way tie and equal prizes. (Prize = 10k + 1 Rare Gold)
Frozen Newborn
Cynthia Tol Aethril
Avalon The Moleman
Yakslappin Midget
Scavenger Hunt Winners and their prizes.
1). Xavian Shadowhand (Trip to Fissure of Woe and a brand new set of FoW armor)
2). Big Bad Benny (Set of Vabbian Armor for character of his choice)
3). Sad Sad Cows (Chose to take 75k, 15k armor was primary prize)
Many small prizes were included.
I would like to express a BIG thanks to my donors as well! They made the prizes possible.
My #1 donor was Chunks Mule. His donation of 1 Million Gold Coins was extremely generous. We need to help him rebuild that gold, so if you need a spider, please see him for one.
See this thread for Spider Cap Service from Chunks!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10136651
Deathly_Overlord
Thank you very much for an excellent event, and well done so many people for showing up I hope there are more events like this in the future
THANKS
I hope there are more events like this in the future THANKS
Mike_version2
yeah was great fun, just annoyed I couldn't stay longer 
Symeon
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Costume Contest:
4 Way tie and equal prizes. (Prize = 10k + 1 Rare Gold) Frozen Newborn Cynthia Tol Aethril Avalon The Moleman Yakslappin Midget |
Thanks for everything
Polgara Darshiva
Hey Guys & Girls
I'm still busy sorting out all the screenshots I took last night. I'll upload them in to a Gallery shortly.
I'm also still busy putting together the "review".
In the mean time here's my first ever attempt at a video. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G78RiS1-rA
Once again a HUGE thanks to Deux and co for putting the event together. Give me a shout if you need a hand with the next one
--Warrior Rinjin
I'm still busy sorting out all the screenshots I took last night. I'll upload them in to a Gallery shortly.
I'm also still busy putting together the "review".
In the mean time here's my first ever attempt at a video. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G78RiS1-rA
Once again a HUGE thanks to Deux and co for putting the event together. Give me a shout if you need a hand with the next one
--Warrior Rinjin
Lord Sojar
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Originally Posted by Polgara Darshiva
Hey Guys & Girls
I'm still busy sorting out all the screenshots I took last night. I'll upload them in to a Gallery shortly. I'm also still busy putting together the "review". In the mean time here's my first ever attempt at a video. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G78RiS1-rA Once again a HUGE thanks to Deux and co for putting the event together. Give me a shout if you need a hand with the next one --Warrior Rinjin |
I can only hope. Can't wait to see your review. Send me those screenshots via email Rinjin! [email protected]BTW. Here is the high rez downloadable version of Jack's video.
http://files.filefront.com/finished_.../fileinfo.html