New Scribe Out - Boardwalk Returns and Clues on 2nd Birthday
Knightsaber Sith
I highly doubt the 1st year Canthans will have access to a new mini series. The first series is for characters on their 1st birthday, not just for characters that had a birthday that year.
Kha
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Originally Posted by Nekretaal
It would royally suck for Canthan players who started with factions or players who supported factions from day one to get lame minipets that have been out for a whole year and arent new, exciting, or worth anything.
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Beginning at 12:01 AM PST, players who have characters turning two years old will find a gift in their inventories—one of a new set of miniatures created especially for this birthday celebration. Players who have characters that turn one will receive a wrapped miniature from the set created as presents for the first birthday of Guild Wars.
Is the water/sapphire djinn at the top a hint at one of the possible mini-pets?
ducktape
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Originally Posted by Kha
http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...k7/default.php
Is the water/sapphire djinn at the top a hint at one of the possible mini-pets? |
It would also be really nice to be able to get a beetle that isn't greased lightning, since so many people want a beetle, but I really doubt they'd make more than one kind of beetle. I'll still cross my fingers!
Sir Skullcrasher
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Originally Posted by IlikeGW
for 5 people, while the rest of us get some plant monster crap. can we at least have the ability to kill our own minis and other peoples (and they auto resurrect?) I want to kick them around.
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amish lifeguard
Ya, they glow and float
Navaros
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Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher
Add a Pokemon battle system into GW? That could be done right?
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TiNkLeR
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Originally Posted by Takeko Nakano
New minipets. Oh hurray............
 Seriously, ANet, that is so unimaginative. Why can't you try something new, rather than a gimmick most people have got tired of already? |
another mini..
Mordakai
I will forever kick myself for deleting my first character...
Mysti's 2nd birthday won't be until Aug 8th.
Oh, well, maybe my Factions character will get a Bone Dragon!
And for the people complaining about more Mini's, I'll gladly take yours off your hands.
(Mysti Lynn in game)
Mysti's 2nd birthday won't be until Aug 8th.
Oh, well, maybe my Factions character will get a Bone Dragon!
And for the people complaining about more Mini's, I'll gladly take yours off your hands.
(Mysti Lynn in game)
LoKi Foxfire
Oh, more minipets.
I guess they spent most of their time on hard mode. It's kind of lame since now people who aren't 2 years old will have mini pets from the 2nd year edition. So much for being unique.. lol
I guess they spent most of their time on hard mode. It's kind of lame since now people who aren't 2 years old will have mini pets from the 2nd year edition. So much for being unique.. lol
WildmouseX
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Originally Posted by VitisVinifera
...I got a special sneak peak
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i'm just gunna buy 86 of these things and be happy.
Knightsaber Sith
In this picture from the event,
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/scr...gwbp01-lrg.php
it looks like bees are attacking!
Are they after our sugar or what...?
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/scr...gwbp01-lrg.php
it looks like bees are attacking!
Are they after our sugar or what...?
Tide to Go
Another reason to sit around and watch my character eat a lot of cakes and other sweets.......sweet tooth, i'm almost there! (5000 points :C)
I still have a month on one character, but the other not too long
I still have a month on one character, but the other not too long
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by LoKi Foxfire
Oh, more minipets.
I guess they spent most of their time on hard mode. It's kind of lame since now people who aren't 2 years old will have mini pets from the 2nd year edition. So much for being unique.. lol |
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Bane of Worlds
So much to do...lovely event
Now I just wished that I hadn't trashed those victory tokens...
*These minipets are guaranteed for those turning 2 years old for that particular character.
"players who have characters turning two years old will find a gift in their inventories—one of a new set of miniatures created especially for this birthday celebration. Players who have characters that turn one will receive a wrapped miniature from the set created as presents for the first birthday of Guild Wars."
I read a long time ago that a character cannot get a same minipet for their next present but I can't bother to find this particular info.
*Sounds like everyone else are force to get year 1 minipets until year 2 but it should be added to the cycle of minipets that a character can get as a Birthday present even for those just turning 1 yrs old(just that year 1 characters should be less likely to get year 2 pets which will make it fair).
Well, I’ll just get with the boardwalk while studying for those exams…and maybe get with those arenas if I find the time.
An event that can please those who are busy and not-so-busy. 
Now I just wished that I hadn't trashed those victory tokens...
*These minipets are guaranteed for those turning 2 years old for that particular character.
"players who have characters turning two years old will find a gift in their inventories—one of a new set of miniatures created especially for this birthday celebration. Players who have characters that turn one will receive a wrapped miniature from the set created as presents for the first birthday of Guild Wars."
I read a long time ago that a character cannot get a same minipet for their next present but I can't bother to find this particular info.
*Sounds like everyone else are force to get year 1 minipets until year 2
but it should be added to the cycle of minipets that a character can get as a Birthday present even for those just turning 1 yrs old(just that year 1 characters should be less likely to get year 2 pets which will make it fair).Well, I’ll just get with the boardwalk while studying for those exams…and maybe get with those arenas if I find the time.
An event that can please those who are busy and not-so-busy.
Esprit
I thought that the majority of people were not in favor of new mini-pets. Oh well, they must be cool... mini-flame djinn please.
Forjo
My oldest won't be two for another 9 months or so, but I'd still like to weigh in.
The community spoke, and only a little over 8% wanted more minipets (based on the poll in this forum). Alas, that is what we have.
I don't want to be too harsh since we're recently gotten additional storage as well as the unnerf of farming, but I have to say, I've very disappointed.
I know there will be those of you who say "it's free, they didn't have to do it, don't complain, etc.". But I'm part of the "I am a client" group who still believes in customer service and who thinks that service providers should give their clients what they ask for.
Imagine if [insert company of your choice] only sold products that 8% of the market wanted.
I just don't get it. Making a minipet (unless it's a new model that isn't in the game) has got to be the easiest thing in the world from a code standpoint. Why not do something truly special for the veterans?
Those of you turning two, do you feel special knowing you'll just get another minipet? Do you feel like Anet is really excited about you being there from the beginning?
I wasn't there from the beginning, but I think those of you who were should get something EXTRA this weekend IN ADDITION to your 2nd birthday present.
You deserve it for giving an unknown game a try and sticking with it.
-Forjo
The community spoke, and only a little over 8% wanted more minipets (based on the poll in this forum). Alas, that is what we have.
I don't want to be too harsh since we're recently gotten additional storage as well as the unnerf of farming, but I have to say, I've very disappointed.
I know there will be those of you who say "it's free, they didn't have to do it, don't complain, etc.". But I'm part of the "I am a client" group who still believes in customer service and who thinks that service providers should give their clients what they ask for.
Imagine if [insert company of your choice] only sold products that 8% of the market wanted.
I just don't get it. Making a minipet (unless it's a new model that isn't in the game) has got to be the easiest thing in the world from a code standpoint. Why not do something truly special for the veterans?
Those of you turning two, do you feel special knowing you'll just get another minipet? Do you feel like Anet is really excited about you being there from the beginning?
I wasn't there from the beginning, but I think those of you who were should get something EXTRA this weekend IN ADDITION to your 2nd birthday present.
You deserve it for giving an unknown game a try and sticking with it.
-Forjo
Inde
Esprit, I certainly thought the same too. The vast majority were not in favor of mini-pets across the fansites where they asked and didn't ask. I'm looking forward to the celebration but everything seems a bit hmm... rehashed. Maybe they have a few tricks up their sleeve though, special suprises. So I'm still eager and waiting.
Sir Skullcrasher
Could it be possible that we're getting new minis that isn't even in the GW world?
Quantum Duck
I think I missed something?
A: What's wrong with mini pets? I personally don't care about them one way or the other, but why would people object to being handed them for free?
B: It's an extra, unadvertised bonus feature they happen to feel like giving out. Why are people complaining?
If this was a meaningful game feature that the service provider advertised, you might be able to use the "I am a client" concept here, but I find it a bit rediculous to apply that thinking to free bonus stuff.
It's like getting a nice birthday present and then complaining that you wanted a pony. So? It was a gift. You did not pay for this.
A: What's wrong with mini pets? I personally don't care about them one way or the other, but why would people object to being handed them for free?
B: It's an extra, unadvertised bonus feature they happen to feel like giving out. Why are people complaining?
If this was a meaningful game feature that the service provider advertised, you might be able to use the "I am a client" concept here, but I find it a bit rediculous to apply that thinking to free bonus stuff.
It's like getting a nice birthday present and then complaining that you wanted a pony. So? It was a gift. You did not pay for this.
Trakata
Minipets? Augh. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally grateful that ANet gives us anything, but I was hoping for something original. *sigh* Oh well. Maybe I'll get an uber rare one this time.
Inde
Oh c'mon, maybe we'll get some sneak peeks at new creatures in GW2 (I wish!) or some other creativity for mini-pets (personally I want the minipet to dance, DANCE I SAY). I certainly don't think we should write it all off until we see the celebration.
TiNkLeR
Christmas 2006
Oh my god! A GameBoy !
Chirstmas 2007
Oh my god! A red GameBoy! What the...?
Oh my god! A GameBoy !
Chirstmas 2007
Oh my god! A red GameBoy! What the...?
explodemyheart
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Originally Posted by MirageMaster
Screw Anet, i dont need more stupid minis.... i rather not get anything.
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I'll say it again. It's a gift. A present. A nice gesture. You bought the game, you kept a character for 2 years, Anet is showing their appreciation for your patronage. You already got what you paid for in the game. You didn't work hard for it. You are not entitled to it. It is a gift.
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Inde
Oh c'mon, maybe we'll get some sneak peeks at new creatures in GW2 (I wish!) or some other creativity for mini-pets (personally I want the minipet to dance, DANCE I SAY). I certainly don't think we should write it all off until we see the celebration.
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Sneak-peaks of creatures in GW:EN and GW2 are not out of the question: Look at Asura!
Cool Ideas I Hope will Happen:
- A Mini-Norn that transforms into a Bear
- A Sylvari being born from Light (don't ask me how they'll do it, I'm just brainstorming here!)
- A new Charr model casting Firestorm
You get the idea. Pets with more animation would be awesome. And frankly, a lot of the forum birthday ideas (free item of your choice, for example) are just not reasonable. Still holding out for a sex-change tonic, though!
Bryant Again
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Originally Posted by Inde
Oh c'mon, maybe we'll get some sneak peeks at new creatures in GW2 (I wish!) or some other creativity for mini-pets (personally I want the minipet to dance, DANCE I SAY). I certainly don't think we should write it all off until we see the celebration.
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Tozen
I wish the minis were available based upon account creation time... I deleted and remade some of my original characters when Factions came out. (Didn't like how they looked)
I guess I miss out on the new BDay items... bummer!
However, the weekend sounds like it will be fun. Thanks as always ANet.
I guess I miss out on the new BDay items... bummer!
However, the weekend sounds like it will be fun. Thanks as always ANet.
Velath
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Originally Posted by Forjo
My oldest won't be two for another 9 months or so, but I'd still like to weigh in.
The community spoke, and only a little over 8% wanted more minipets (based on the poll in this forum). Alas, that is what we have. I don't want to be too harsh since we're recently gotten additional storage as well as the unnerf of farming, but I have to say, I've very disappointed. I know there will be those of you who say "it's free, they didn't have to do it, don't complain, etc.". But I'm part of the "I am a client" group who still believes in customer service and who thinks that service providers should give their clients what they ask for. Imagine if [insert company of your choice] only sold products that 8% of the market wanted. -Forjo |
I don't want a minipet, I have 1 for each of my 8 characters and that's plenty, but with two turning 2 in the next month I guess I'll have some more. Unless they're really cool I'll just sell em and buy something I want.
Y.T.
well it was kinda obvious - there were few polls on diff forums, nobody voted for minis... which means that according to players wishes we'll be getting even more minis as b-day presents! oh joy 
mr_groovy
They did such nice things with cities of heroes Wings after 15 months 0.o. And we get mini's. But then from a new batch. Why can't we get something that makes a 2 year old char look out?
An aura? Improved facial features? Oh well want a mini gaile :\
An aura? Improved facial features? Oh well want a mini gaile :\
Eldin
I've been dying for a mini Glint as of late.
If you didn't read the story on the website, characters having their first birthday will receive a minipet from the old series, and the second series is only for 2-yearers.
IMO though, there should definitely be something other than a minipet, unless it's a super flashy, awesome, and untradeable one. Us two yearers need a way to show we've been loyal to ANet since the days of Prophecies, back when Griffons could be farmed and America IWAY'd its way to victory.
I'm still all for the whole special two-years-old aura/graphical effect idea!
If you didn't read the story on the website, characters having their first birthday will receive a minipet from the old series, and the second series is only for 2-yearers.
IMO though, there should definitely be something other than a minipet, unless it's a super flashy, awesome, and untradeable one. Us two yearers need a way to show we've been loyal to ANet since the days of Prophecies, back when Griffons could be farmed and America IWAY'd its way to victory.
I'm still all for the whole special two-years-old aura/graphical effect idea!
tyche7
it'd be cool to get a birthday hat or something..hehe
If anyone is that upset about getting a 2nd year mini -- I'll take it off your hands for free. I'll offer that service for no charge at all.
If anyone is that upset about getting a 2nd year mini -- I'll take it off your hands for free. I'll offer that service for no charge at all.
Quantum Duck
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Originally Posted by MirageMaster
I rather get no gift then get another mini,buh.
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Silas Verdeii
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Originally Posted by VitisVinifera
...I got a special sneak peak
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I also am excited about the new mini-pets. sure so far all i've gotten is a whiptail devourer which really is not my favourite. That being said i think that mini-pets are neat little gifts and i think it's pretty awesome that they even give us anything at all. With the way the game has continued to improve overall...i'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with this time.
sure disguises or special weapons or other things would be awesome as well for birthday gifts, i'd really never complain about getting some neat little something for free as a symbol of my character's acheivements. I just wish my characters were older so i wouldn't have to wait so long for the new minis
Forjo
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Originally Posted by Velath
I cut some out for brevity. You did not buy the game to get birthday presents, no analogy to companies selling products is valid. Maybe companies giving away free stuff (whether you are a customer or not). Every day for the past month or so there are two companies giving away newspapers by all the LRT stops downtown. I see maybe 1/4 of the people take one, which makes me think most people don't want it, but they're still giving them away (granted to try and get more attention to them). More similar is a company that provides services for the company I work for. They gave a number of lobster shell breaker thingies as an appreciation gift. I certainly don't make lobster at home, WTH am I going to do with it? Still it's a gift, and regardless of whether I wanted one, it's how they're showing their appreciation.
I don't want a minipet, I have 1 for each of my 8 characters and that's plenty, but with two turning 2 in the next month I guess I'll have some more. Unless they're really cool I'll just sell em and buy something I want. |
These people (Anet) enjoy their jobs, and I'm sure they WANT to make people happy. But make no mistake, a VERY SMALL percentage of them would write even a single line of code if they WEREN'T BEING PAID.
Let me reiterate this: that minipet "gift" you're getting? Someone was paid to write the code behind it. Is it a gift is someone is paid to provide it?
Or put it another way: according to the EULA, all in game objects remain the sole property of Anet.
It's not a gift. It's part of the service. A part that only 8-9% of people asked for when polled.
-Forjo
Lubek
More minipets? WTF... Oh well, i hope they will be called "ANet Dev Team Member" and we will also get a new emote: /slap. Now that would be something really enjoyable. You failed a mission/quest because of glitch? Double click on a mini and /slap... You're tired of heroes/henchies acting like total retards? Hehe, target that lil fella and /slap! You want to shoot yourself because ANet is increasing mobs' numbers/IAS/movement etc., instead of giving them decent skill bars and teaching how to actually use them? /slap Damn, i really like that idea, maybe minipets could be a good thing afterall... 
Tannim
Hmm, this announcement is missing .. well ... information ... when does this start, exactly? Where, exactly? Listing a city name means nothing to someone who just started Guild Wars :P
Bruce Leeroy
"Finally, you can enjoy your cupcakes and unwrap your gifts under a sky filled with pyrotechnics. Fireworks displays will commence in Kamadan, Shing Jea Monastery, and Lion's Arch every three hours starting at 12:01 AM PST on April 28th. Don't miss this event. Guild Wars only turns two once, and we plan to make the most of the occasion. You should, too!"
- taken from gw.com
Do you think they are giving out something every 3 hours like the other major events?
- taken from gw.com
Do you think they are giving out something every 3 hours like the other major events?
Rolune
I'll start by saying I don't care much either way about mini pets.
Although it would be awesome if Anet, for this series of mini pets, made them customized to the character to forbid trading, thus recognizing that player as being 2 years old.
Trading mini pets completely destroys the recognition behind birthdays period.
Oh well guess we'll find out Saturday.
Although it would be awesome if Anet, for this series of mini pets, made them customized to the character to forbid trading, thus recognizing that player as being 2 years old.
Trading mini pets completely destroys the recognition behind birthdays period.
Oh well guess we'll find out Saturday.
warren_kn
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Originally Posted by MirageMaster
I rather get no gift then get another mini,buh.
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As to Forjo's comment, minipets are not a design feature, they're an added extra, something aesthetic and fun. I seriously hope ANET are not relying on things like the minipets to ensure continued interest in the game. At the end of the day, we could've received nothing on our char's birthdays, which would seem to please some (read MirageMaster). Perhaps no birthday presents at all in GW 2, then this ridiculous argument wouldn't come up again.
Nexus Icon
I'm incredibly disappointed that the second birthday present will be minis, as I appear to be one of the few that distinctly remembers Gaile saying that the second birthday present would be even cooler. She said this shortly after we received our first birthday presents.
I don't want some piece of junk that's going to take up inventory space and that anybody with money can buy.
I want something that can't be sold, that says out loud and proud that "Yes, this character is 2 years old".
Meh.
I don't want some piece of junk that's going to take up inventory space and that anybody with money can buy.
I want something that can't be sold, that says out loud and proud that "Yes, this character is 2 years old".
Meh.