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genofreek

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

USA

Jenova's Apocolyptic Remains [JAR]

D/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:38 - 81

Quote:

Originally Posted by underverse_ninja

Oh please! you act like you never got a gift on Christmas or for your Birthday that you didn't liked, these Hats SUCK, I have gotten Many gift over the years That were FREE and they SUCK, only difference I can't return this garbage that Anet gave us.

I wish there'd been a hat that looks good on male characters, but it's not like you can wear them as armor anyway. It's entirely cosmetic. And it's a couple of event items in a game, so not worth a tantrum.

artay

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2006

Australia

The Agony Scene

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01 Jan 2008 at 09:40 - 82

I think it would have been better if there wasn't that hair cowl thing on the back, but the artists and designers didn't have time to design it around every hairstyle in the game, most of them are working hard on Guild Wars 2 remember.

Nothing to get angry about

DarkSpirit

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Redmond

01 Jan 2008 at 09:41 - 83

I thought we are going to have 4 hats depending on whether you get them from LA or Kamadan and Grenth or Dwayna. Didn't Gaile mention this sometime back?

I am alittle disappointed that the hats in LA and Kamadan are the same.

Sirius-NZ

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

Bellevue, WA (I know ... but I moved out of NZ)

Xen of Onslaught

D/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:42 - 84

Not to mention that having someone give you something for free and then telling them it's not good enough is ... yeah.

If you like it, then it's a nice freebie. If you didn't, well hey, it's not going to hurt you.

And for the record, the dungeon rehash quests were awesome ways to farm candy cane shards.

They make snowball fights completely unnecessary, which is good since they're pretty annoying these days.

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

01 Jan 2008 at 09:44 - 85

With all due respect to the fan artists, many of the hats submitted, and the hat the won, was not workable with the model system in Guild Wars. I'm sorry that we did not better communicate that before the contest, but you can't have something that sits just on top of the head, because everyone below the edge -- in this case everything below the top of the ears -- would be absolutely bald. I don't know if the same model parameters will exist in Guild Wars 2, but for Guild Wars, the modifications to the hat design were absolutely essential.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Might Avenge U

I've been district zoning, and no district past 100 had Dwayna or Grenth arrive..

That's because of the district doesn't exist at the exact time that the event begins, the Gods won't appear. This is to prevent people from district hopping, hoping to spawn events for hours on end.

Be in a district that was formed before the event started and you're good.

-Loki-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

01 Jan 2008 at 09:47 - 86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

With all due respect to the fan artists, many of the hats submitted, and the hat the won, was not workable with the model system in Guild Wars. I'm sorry that we did not better communicate that before the contest, but you can't have something that sits just on top of the head, because everyone below the edge -- in this case everything below the top of the ears -- would be absolutely bald. I don't know if the same model parameters will exist in Guild Wars 2, but for Guild Wars, the modifications to the hat design were absolutely essential.

The current one sits on top of the head already, and has fake blond hair added. People are complaining that it looks like dirty ice, not the glowing magical ice of the concept art.

Wish Swiftdeath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/W

01 Jan 2008 at 09:50 - 87

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wish Swiftdeath

i spent 59 mins in dist 13 as lady of perceptions and no event happened.

Apparently u need to be in a district that was created AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE the even starts, i have no idea why and it sucks.

Im in dist 1 right now but im willing to bet 100k that im gonna get a 007 error and the server will be full...

i just got a 007 and the dist is full, what did i tell ya? would be nice if i could get a freakin hat anet

Sirius-NZ

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

Bellevue, WA (I know ... but I moved out of NZ)

Xen of Onslaught

D/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:51 - 88

Oh, and after seeing "epic fail" about 50 times tonight, I'm starting to associate the phrase with "emo QQer who wants to sound leet".

More varied vocabulary would work wonders, thanks.

P.S. Thanks for the party in ID1 tonight, Gaile.

Sure, it got gatecrashed by flamers later on, but there will always be people like that...

jezz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:51 - 89

i personally think the Ice Crown could of been better, peoples expectations are usually much higher than actual outcome, which will always leads to disappointment, besides you cant please everyone.
i havent yet got the other hat, which in my opinion looks cool. Gaile can i change my hair style if it gets singed by candles

but still i think overall they did a good job.

Perynne

Site Contributor

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

Runners of the Rose [RR]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:52 - 90

I like the Dwayna hat. It's a very nice rendition of the Santa Lucia crown and the candles are just so pretty. I think it makes sense for Dwayna to have a hat like it, since it symbolizes light.
Still, agreed that it's not quite a guy hat, but at least most female characters should be happy.

The ice crown wasn't as nice as I'd hoped, but it's still ok. I'm happy enough with it, especially since I'm sure Anet tried their best in the time given to them and with the technical limitations. The hair on it looks a little weird, but at least characters won't be totally bald.

At least no more variations of horns this year. \o/

RhanoctJocosa

Legendary Korean

Join Date: Aug 2006

The Benecia Renovatio [RenO]

W/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:53 - 91

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

With all due respect to the fan artists, many of the hats submitted, and the hat the won, was not workable with the model system in Guild Wars. I'm sorry that we did not better communicate that before the contest, but you can't have something that sits just on top of the head, because everyone below the edge -- in this case everything below the top of the ears -- would be absolutely bald. I don't know if the same model parameters will exist in Guild Wars 2, but for Guild Wars, the modifications to the hat design were absolutely essential.

Typical ANet response. Pretty sure if it glowed and looked more like the actual design, even if your character had no hair underneath it, people would like it.

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

01 Jan 2008 at 09:54 - 92

As with mainly everyone else in this thread, I too was disappointed by the hats. It was hyped up a bit too much, and on the ice crown I was expecting some sort of fluffy thing below the ice, as well as it at least kinda glowy looking. Actually, I kinda like the dwayna crown. I feel bad for those with male chars though, totally dosen't match with them at all

Roo Ella

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2007

Australia

Oz

E/R

01 Jan 2008 at 09:57 - 93

Exactly we are complaining about the ICE crown LOOKS like dirty coal ice not all whitish/blue glow as in the pic Nain submitted.
How hard is it to just change the colour that wouldn't have affected the design or Baldness JUST the colour.
You missed the Point Gaile sorry
I wish I could dye it white at lest.
Oh well thanks anyway for the gift at lest it's something I guess.

Conn

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2006

01 Jan 2008 at 09:58 - 94

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

With all due respect to the fan artists, many of the hats submitted, and the hat the won, was not workable with the model system in Guild Wars. I'm sorry that we did not better communicate that before the contest, but you can't have something that sits just on top of the head, because everyone below the edge -- in this case everything below the top of the ears -- would be absolutely bald. I don't know if the same model parameters will exist in Guild Wars 2, but for Guild Wars, the modifications to the hat design were absolutely essential.

With all due respect. See yule cap, both versions. The designer just didn't seem to give a crap IMO.

Inra

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2007

01 Jan 2008 at 10:01 - 95

Hats are OK, maybe not perfect but they're free gifts.

Tatile

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

N/Me

01 Jan 2008 at 10:03 - 96

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

With all due respect to the fan artists, many of the hats submitted, and the hat the won, was not workable with the model system in Guild Wars. I'm sorry that we did not better communicate that before the contest, but you can't have something that sits just on top of the head, because everyone below the edge -- in this case everything below the top of the ears -- would be absolutely bald. I don't know if the same model parameters will exist in Guild Wars 2, but for Guild Wars, the modifications to the hat design were absolutely essential.

It's sad that the models are so 'old' that such a thing can't be changed for this Guild Wars, but then again there's only so much forward thinking a pack of designers can do (programmers as well, paticularly when it comes to random pieces of code).

It was put on the winner's page that they design would be changed, but from what I've seen of the general player base, there's not a lot of reading going on. The ice itself is the main problem, for me at least, a glow more like Nian's original would have been nicer, but I realise that the changes were nessacary. I hope others will as well.

Thanks for taking the time to come over and give us some information Gaile, don't let the reationaries spoil your New Year's.

*sets off fireworks* Let's hope I hit next door's Kareeoke machine

Tradedaro

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2007

MaSS

N/Me

01 Jan 2008 at 10:05 - 97

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

That's because of the district doesn't exist at the exact time that the event begins, the Gods won't appear. This is to prevent people from district hopping, hoping to spawn events for hours on end.

Be in a district that was formed before the event started and you're good.

I got to Europe-English-Dis 13 at 9.00, the event scheduled for 9.01
Guess what? No hat!

How am I supposed to know when a district was created and if that is in time for the event?
I tried other districts but they were full...

A V E N G E D I N C A

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

On Top of the peruvian mountains

Avenged Rider fan club [!!!]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:06 - 98

its sad they are already putting less efort into gw and gw 2 is not even in beta yet.. i wonder what it will be like when gw 2 beta comes out ...mhh
and yes very dispointed i wanted that grenth's face mask ...or that snowman
orb thing

Wish Swiftdeath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/W

01 Jan 2008 at 10:09 - 99

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tradedaro

I got to Europe-English-Dis 13 at 9.00, the event scheduled for 9.01
Guess what? No hat!

How am I supposed to know when a district was created and if that is in time for the event?
I tried other districts but they were full...

has to be 15 mins before, i was at dist 13 at around 8:50

quicksilv3r

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

SA, TX

R/W

01 Jan 2008 at 10:09 - 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conn

With all due respect. See yule cap, both versions. The designer just didn't seem to give a crap IMO.

TRUE TRUE,

Qwertyfied

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Ireland

DVDF

E/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:11 - 101

Thank you for the hats. And those people that are complaining, learn some manners, anet can't please everybody.

A V E N G E D I N C A

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

On Top of the peruvian mountains

Avenged Rider fan club [!!!]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:12 - 102

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicksilv3r

TRUE TRUE,

really pathetic if they just made them look like something instead of blobs on ur head,or maybe its no possible to make those tiny
details right..or lazyness ...

A V E N G E D I N C A

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

On Top of the peruvian mountains

Avenged Rider fan club [!!!]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:13 - 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwertyfied

Thank you for the hats. And those people that are complaining, learn some manners, anet can't please everybody.

we appreciate them its that when u dont put effort or care into a gift
then wll its not really a good gift is it =example cake hat?

Creeping Carl

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

01 Jan 2008 at 10:13 - 104

First of all, I'm disappointed with the hats as well. But hey, it's no big deal, they're free. And they're still festive which is the point right?

It's pretty disgusting to see so many people act like rotten spoiled children in this thread. Yes, you can make criticisms and still be graceful about it. I suggest some of you people learn how to do this.

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:13 - 105

I mean, I do appreciate the fact that they probably wanted to avoid alot of QQing about the baldness of characters with the hats on...but looking as if its just a coverup to try and makeup for the dirty looking ice just dosen't seem right. Thank you for the hats, thank goodness for the festival hat maker and the ability to delete hats off of the invent!

upier

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Done.

[JUNK]

01 Jan 2008 at 10:16 - 106

OMG!11
The hats are so bad - that they are godly again!

Seriously - the most insane thing in GW EVER - I now SOOOO need to get my hands on them!

Trash FTW!

Love them, love them, love them!

A V E N G E D I N C A

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

On Top of the peruvian mountains

Avenged Rider fan club [!!!]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:16 - 107

gaile could you tell us why no effort is put into hats ?

Qwertyfied

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Ireland

DVDF

E/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:18 - 108

Quote:

Originally Posted by A V E N G E D I N C A

gaile could you tell us why no effort is put into hats ?

Be gratefull you got something. Would you go up to somebody IRL and ask them why they got you a crap present? I would hope not.

??? L??wLi????????? ???

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Dela-where?

Demonic Rage [dr]

E/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:18 - 109

Quote:

Originally Posted by A V E N G E D I N C A

gaile could you tell us why no effort is put into hats ?

maybe with so many pple in one town it would lag?

idk but i wanna know too

A V E N G E D I N C A

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

On Top of the peruvian mountains

Avenged Rider fan club [!!!]

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:21 - 110

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwertyfied

Be gratefull you got something. Would you go up to somebody IRL and ask them why they got you a crap present? I would hope not.

no i wouldnt i would keep it to myself but im speaking for other ppl here and i am curius im not being ungratefull i just want to know and i mean that in nicest way possible

Vulkanyaz

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2007

01 Jan 2008 at 10:30 - 111

I'm not even going to bother getting those hats.... yuck... >_>

zwei2stein

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2006

Europe

The German Order [GER]

N/

01 Jan 2008 at 10:32 - 112

Those hats are not bad - you simply didnt get your western santa claus stuff and you are shocked. OTOH, Flower crown and Ice crown are consistent with best Slavic traditions. And i for once like we didnt get more of stupid kiddie santa clas stuff.

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

01 Jan 2008 at 10:59 - 113

Hi, maybe you missed all that stuff at the bottom of the page about how they would have to change the winning design and blah blah because it would just make all our characters bald again.

Seeing as...oh...EVERYONE complained more than they are right now about how they're characters went bald. So what, they added a little something so we all wouldn't look like we shaved our heads like Britney....

The only thing anyone can really complain about is that the actual "ice crown" doesn't look like ice. They told us in advance they'd be adding something to the crown. Is it their fault you can't read?

I hope next year they just do their own thing. Don't have a contest where everyone is just going to act like little 5 year old spoiled snots after they release it....

Lady Raenef

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2007

Oregon, USA.

Zero Mercy [zm]

W/

01 Jan 2008 at 11:00 - 114

Don't completely bash Anet, I mean you stood there to get the Mask, at least treasure it! I don't see you programming the game.

Further notice though, I do agree, I wish Nian's design could have had a little more effort. The ice looks more like metal such as steel or rusty iron. The fuzz is more of a wig. I suggest making hair visible, and it gets placed on the top of your head, simple as that.

As for the wreath, I like it. I think the candles make a cute addition.

Forever Faithless

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2007

Not Sure Its Dark

Rt/

01 Jan 2008 at 11:12 - 115

Horrid hats very disappointed this year

Saraphim

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Hand of Omega [WHO]

E/

01 Jan 2008 at 11:13 - 116

Lol. So much moaning over a hat.
Nian's design was better as was, but some adjustments have to be made. A glow would've been nice, but at least there's a hair rim on it for a change. And the wreath looks rather cute on my ele.

jrk247

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2006

Twenty Gold For Mountain Troll [Tusk]

01 Jan 2008 at 11:23 - 117

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vilaptca

Hi, maybe you missed all that stuff at the bottom of the page about how they would have to change the winning design and blah blah because it would just make all our characters bald again.

Seeing as...oh...EVERYONE complained more than they are right now about how they're characters went bald. So what, they added a little something so we all wouldn't look like we shaved our heads like Britney....

The only thing anyone can really complain about is that the actual "ice crown" doesn't look like ice. They told us in advance they'd be adding something to the crown. Is it their fault you can't read?

I hope next year they just do their own thing. Don't have a contest where everyone is just going to act like little 5 year old spoiled snots after they release it....

Yep I read that and still think it's crap that they changed the whole design. It looks nothing like the art, I know they can't make it "exactly" like the design but the crown doesn't even look like ice and the spikes aren't anything like the design by Nian. I wasn't even complaining about the hair thing, the whole crown looks bad.

Really don't give a shit about the crown I just think it's horrible that they hold a contest and then completely change the design, I understand that they can't have hair with hats but they slaughtered the actual design, the spikes are supposed to be going up not back and the whole thing looks like dirty ice. Nian wanted the crown to actually glow like she had in her design and Anet couldn't spend the time making her design come to life.

jezz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

R/

01 Jan 2008 at 11:28 - 118

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wish Swiftdeath

has to be 15 mins before, i was at dist 13 at around 8:50

i got there just a few min before it started..and still got my Wreath Crown.
btw funny seeing flowers on my warrior..peace man

upier

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Done.

[JUNK]

01 Jan 2008 at 11:34 - 119

Just posting my insane love for the crowns again!

Abso-freaking-lutely fabulous!

The Grenths one isn't as good - but as long we we have the amazing Dwayna one ....

Just posting it again - since this NEEDS to be shared!

Soo freaking good!

Thanks for this A.Net!
Best thing in ages in GW! (Well next to creating the Paragon class :cloud9: )

Jongo River

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2006

01 Jan 2008 at 11:37 - 120

In the brief time my female ranger had her Ice crown, it actually looked rather nice on her.

Shame about the roll-back.