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Dervish Warrior

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2007

Legacy Of Angels

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12 Sep 2007 at 09:27 - 1

first off, i know a few people will disagree because i should have kept it if it was so good, and that they already have them, why launch the event again..
well, the dragon festival with the AWESOME dragon masks was once held, a year back ago or something, but the festival hat maker, and extra storage were not invented till about another half year later... so, i thought by that time (only had guildwars about 4 months) that it would be possible to get them again next year... so, inventory was filling with items, and mask was hidden away in the last bag of my inventory, but then, like so many other people, i decided it was the dragon mask hats' time for to go... sure enough about a week later they said "lets bring out a hat guy" and i was kind of annoyed that i deleted the mask just before... it was EASILY the best mask of all time up to date, enough people will agree with me that the demon mask looked completely retarded... but loads of people lost their masks due to lack of storage, and no hat craftsmen.

There should be another weekend event held to be able to retain these masks and have boardwalk open for just 2 days.

OR

Accounts who have previously gotten the weekend masks should be able to get it from the hat craftsmen instead of having to take it there themselves for him to look at

SotiCoto

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2007

Drazach Thicket

Temple of Zhen Xianren [Sifu]

12 Sep 2007 at 10:15 - 2

Some of us weren't even playing Guild Wars back then.... myself included there....

I resent the fact that I was never able to get that Dragon hat. The Lion one is pathetic....

WinterSnowblind

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2007

12 Sep 2007 at 10:20 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by SotiCoto

Some of us weren't even playing Guild Wars back then.... myself included there....

I resent the fact that I was never able to get that Dragon hat. The Lion one is pathetic....

Objection.

The Lion mask is undoubtedly the best hat they've done.
Personally, I never much liked the dragon mask, it looks rather silly. I wouldn't mind having one, but I don't see what the big fuss is over it.

I imagine eventually they're going to start recycling the hats, maybe even this year they could just use the 2005 Halloween hats, etc. They're not going to keep making new, slight variations each year.

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

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Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

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12 Sep 2007 at 11:03 - 4

I doubt they recycle hats. Probably they already made most of them (the demon masks can be easily obtained from those the NPCs wear in the festivals).

The only 'good way' to get such mask I can think of, is by players than hav them hadind them over to an NPC, and then, the sme number of masks would appear inside event gifts, such as wintersday or dragon festival ones.

That way, people could not complain, since the masks given to others would be given by those that agree on giviing them:
- Tal to hat maker
- Make some masks
- Give them to a 'Charity NPC' or some thing like that, in exchange of few event drops, something like 1 candy shard or victory token for each hat given.
- Then hats given would appear in gifts if they are used by someone that do not has that mask unlocked. Until they run out.

So if you where in the dragon festival, but could not get the dragon mask, if you use a gift in winsterday, and someone gave a dragon mask, you'll have an small chance of getting one.

Darkobra

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Scotland

Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot

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12 Sep 2007 at 13:05 - 5

Quote:

Originally Posted by SotiCoto

Some of us weren't even playing Guild Wars back then.... myself included there....

I resent the fact that I was never able to get that Dragon hat. The Lion one is pathetic....

I like the lion one. I like the dragon one more though. I just wish I kept my pumpkin crown rather than deleting them all for space. This was just before the festival hat maker.

But yeah, the dragon mask was quite early in the release of Factions and not as many people played back then. It was actually the reason I bought Factions too. I like the idea of it being a present for those that got the game earlier than the rest, but with the demon mask? I mean, come on! You may as well have re-released the dragon mask anyway!

I personally don't think they will remake the dragon mask, but I can't see any reason why not.

thezed

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2006

Iowa, USA

HoTR

12 Sep 2007 at 13:21 - 6

/unsigned

Those masks need to remain special. Don't recyle them.

JaiGaia

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2007

House of JaiGaia

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12 Sep 2007 at 13:21 - 7

One word for you and its not meant to be rude ... NO .... ill explain why, i started right after the release of factions and the dragon festival was one of the first events that i attended , its also the one that absorbed me ... later i was bummed to see other masks in which i wasnt able to obtain like the tengu for instance [ im a myth lore fan] i kept thinkin to myself plz drop an event that allows us to get one of those in which i missed. then it hit me there like a title or like a rare mini u get for ur bday .. it shows players how long uve been playing like a prestige thing and shouldnt be replicated. Infact i wear my dragon mask the most bc i love the design and it goes well with most armors ill choose for my chars. As for lettin it go im sorry to hear that, maybe they could implement it for only ppl who actual coulda attended the events or had an accnt at the time but dont have it anymore but not for ppl who werent able to. Also the dragon mask was the first runeable mask i believe though no armor was attached to it.

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

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Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

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12 Sep 2007 at 13:26 - 8

You already know what masks you characters could get but missed by any reason.

Type /age

If age is less than the occurrence of the mask, ding. you can get that one.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

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12 Sep 2007 at 19:37 - 9

Well, the Lion's mask was for Canthan New Year and was based off the REAL Lion's Mask used to celebrate Chinesse New Year (which occured at the same time) so from a historical sense that hat made a lot of sense. What some are proposing about the Lion/Dragon mask is like giving an easter hat out on Christmas.

Anyway, back to the OP /partially not-signed
I don't think they should give the dragon mask to people who weren't there at the first one. HOWEVER, I do think they should give a NEW dragon mask next year instead of the demon mask. Ie, how they have 2 yule caps and pumpkin helms that are similar but not identical.

darkknightkain

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

P/W

13 Sep 2007 at 01:30 - 10

I'd definitely want a "Furious Dragon Mask" or a "Stylish Dragon Mask" or anything like that.

It's a reskin no one will complain

Sir_Ace_Manslayer

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2006

(send me an invite im not in a guild)

W/R

13 Sep 2007 at 03:01 - 11

alright guys the masks where ment to be fun i think you should be able to give to your friend or who ever so they can take it to the mask trader they have absolutly no value at all..0 armor so y not make them un customized... then everyone will b happy... i mean come on its jus a mask its not like any of the common armor from Gw:En.. ITS A HOLIDAY ITEM.. MENT AS A GIFT.. LET US GIVE TO OTHERS.....

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

13 Sep 2007 at 05:03 - 12

Countess Reapera Wants a Witches Hat!

It's always bothered me a bit that we havn't had the option of being able to go back and get hats from previous holidays. I do realize that they are prestige items for those that have been playing the game for a while, but I don't really see why we can't have the option of being able to make hats for our friends. Or reclaim hats that were lost before we had a storage option for them.

higaru

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2007

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10 Jun 2008 at 10:26 - 13

if someone wants a mask give him a mask, keep ur players happy for the intro of GW2!!! the more happy persons the more sales for the next episode!
and for those who say no, must be kept special we been on for 3 years or whatever time, the answer is simple: get a life!!!
I have all masks but wouldn't mind seeing new players enjoying the game as much as i do! no reason to built hatred and envy, balanced and fair was the principles of the game right?

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

10 Jun 2008 at 20:56 - 14

Seems odd to respond right after my last post (not chronologically), but my opinion has sort of changed.

I can sort of see where those saying they shouldn't recycle hats are coming from, so I think we can sort of meet both ways. In 2005, they gave out a Jack'o'Lantern hat that was rather unique, and I think, one of my favorite hats. The same year, they also gave out yuletide caps and horns for Grenth.

The next year, in 2006, they gave out hats that looked similar, but they were noticeably different. They weren't close enough to ruin the specialness of the original hat, but they were similar enough so that you didn't really feel like you were missing out if you missed the hat from the previous year.

In 2007, I was very disappointed when they didn't let you get a new version of the witches hat, and some of my friends were disappointed they couldn't get a yule cap or a pumpkin crown. And the demon mask from Dragon Fest was just ugly. >_>

Perhaps, during the applicable festival, they could give us all the option of going and getting a "Ferocious Dragon Mask" or a "Wicked Witch Hat" from the Festival Hat Guy so we can get hats that are similar to previous years, but different enough to keep each hat unique.

Tatile

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

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10 Jun 2008 at 21:01 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Operative 14

Perhaps, during the applicable festival, they could give us all the option of going and getting a "Ferocious Dragon Mask" or a "Wicked Witch Hat" from the Festival Hat Guy so we can get hats that are similar to previous years, but different enough to keep each hat unique.

That idea I like as it allows people to have their original 'special' hats and it also allows people who may have missed the event for whatever reason to get one that looks similar.

The Witches hat could have a little frog on it or something.

Alex the Great

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2007

America.....got a problem with that?

[Lite]

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10 Jun 2008 at 21:05 - 16

i really want the original dragons mask, but i deleted the character that had it before the hat crafter was made!

what if they made all festival hats craftable for 10k and some mats, at the max armour for your class and with rune/ insignia slots?

Sparks Dawnbringer

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

Los Angeles

none

E/Mo

11 Jun 2008 at 01:22 - 17

/not signed As much as I would like the first Hollloween Helm, I don't have one. Because I didn't understand about the Mad King comming until it was too late, I was off doing a mission somewhere and missed it. I don't think I should get one and if you were not there you should not get one, these helms are a reward for playing for the people who bought the game early.

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

R/

11 Jun 2008 at 01:34 - 18

/notsigned, because it's those one-chance kind of deals, and I'd like it to stay that way.

But to be honest, the Dragon Mask is probably the best looking mask out of them all. I'm sure people wouldn't complain about it as much if ANet actually took time to design a mask as well as that one. The last three event's masks were all pretty sour. The Lion mask doesn't look good to me either.

As far as remodeling it like the Yule Cap -> Stylish Yule Cap, or Pumpkin Crown -> Furious Pumpkin Crown, I wouldn't mind seeing something like that for the Dragon Mask, if it were actually good. Screwing up a rehash seems like it would spark more demand for the original.

Mr. Undisclosed

I phail

Join Date: Mar 2007

Phailville

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11 Jun 2008 at 01:52 - 19

To be honest I really wanted a pumpkin hat and a witch hat. Was really hoping for those last Halloween QQ

Konig Des Todes

Ooo, pretty flower

Join Date: Jan 2008

Citadel of the Decayed

The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore]

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11 Jun 2008 at 02:30 - 20

I would /sign for any way to get a Dragon Mask. I got the game the WEEK OF Dragon Festival '06 and had no clue what was going on, so I never really got a chance to get a Dragon Mask (didn't even know about it until afterwards

). I say that those who cannot make events should be able to get the masks if they wanted.

MithranArkanere has a good idea, if your account was made before any event, then the hats from those events can be gained. With the exclusion of hats such as the Tengu Mask (although I would love one of those myself) where you needed a specific item to get it. But those who could have gotten those such masks should be able to as well. (by exclusion I meant by just the age of the account, in case you didn't understand)

Or, another idea, pay more to be able to show a hat from another character/account. Yes that will mean spammers of festival hats, but they are rather common (except maybe the Tengu one, I never see it) so the prices cannot be that high (worst case scenario, they are high for a week or so).

Personally, I think that if your account had access to the event, you should be able to get the mask (maybe a special NPC at the next event that the hat was given out for next year, or a new option at the Hat Maker NPC). With it being like this, then it will still stay somewhat uncommon, so those who say that it looks good and shouldn't be remade (for their e-peens to be loooooooooonger) wouldn't get too upset.

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

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11 Jun 2008 at 03:14 - 21

They were for those of us who were there and carried them on our backs until festival hat dude came out. You either weren't playing when they were out (in which case you shouldnt get one) or you threw it away knowing that it was unlikely you could ever get it back.

Think before you trash something, and don't whine because someone has something you do not.

/notsigned

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

11 Jun 2008 at 03:27 - 22

/notsigned
A.net isn't likely to do this. And if they did, we'd probablly get a lot of complaints about a.net recycling work.

A MUCH better solution is for A.net to create a "fancy dragon mask."

*Edit* Holy shazbots batman! What a thread necro. Anyway, my response on page 1 from 9 months ago is the same general response as my response now. A+ for consistancy and conviction to my ideas.

The Red Messenger

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2008

America

11 Jun 2008 at 12:26 - 23

I like a new hat every event...i dont want to see the same one no matter how cool it was

by the way the best hat ever were the reindeer horns from the first christmas, which i missed out on

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

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Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

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11 Jun 2008 at 19:15 - 24

Just giving them away again would be a mistake. But the 'you have been there' has been already nullified for some masks.

So, allowing to get a missing one once or twice a year won't harm, but those that want so would have to either EARN it or be VERY lucky.

For example, having to make more than 100 times the Wintersday solo missions, or receiving it randomly in a Wintersday gift or a Lunar Fortune.

Neo Nugget

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

11 Jun 2008 at 19:20 - 25

/signed for an updated dragon mask(much much better looking please.)

OR

any of those other monster masks like Dryder and Dreamrider mask. That would be awesome. I mean the NPC's had them

/notsigned for re-launching the dragon mask from 2006.

Stephen John

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2008

Ancient Gods of Tyria

R/

11 Jun 2008 at 19:31 - 26

/unsigned
btw i have to say the first year pumpkin crown is the best ^_^
but anyways, id like to be able to get the yulecap(not stylish) and 2nd year crowns from kamadan but since i missed it i dont expect too

JONO51

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2006

P/

11 Jun 2008 at 19:46 - 27

/notsigned

they were a reward for participating at that event. Not ANets fault that you missed out/weren't playing.