Festival Finales and Party Points - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

30 Jul 2008 at 07:58 - 1

This is just a basic suggestion that's been rattling around in my noggin, and as far as I know, I've never seen it suggested before.

During the finale events at the festivals, like when Mad King Thorn is in town, make it so that Festival items give double party points. They did this during Gaile's Farewell party, and I have to say that it really made the event special having such such grand displays of fireworks during such appropriate times.

Basically, give a reason for people to save their items and use them during festive times of the year.

Alex Dimitri

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2007

Passionate Kiss Of Nosferatu [KISS]

N/Mo

30 Jul 2008 at 08:07 - 2

/signed

I like the idea, party items are not so easy to obtain so it would be more then nice to get a "bit" more out of them !

Pleikki

WTB q8 15^50 Weapons!

Join Date: Nov 2006

???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]

30 Jul 2008 at 08:42 - 3

/notsigned they're easy to obtain tbh and ppl who allready spent loads cash on title wouldnt like it.

I Will Heal You Ally

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

In my HoM

Canthan Refugees [TOGO]

E/Rt

30 Jul 2008 at 08:45 - 4

/not signed
As long as Gaile's party was fun, why take out something that special and make it common in events. Good idea if it was implemented from start but now it will start a rage attack by those who maxed sweet/alcohol/party

SOF

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2008

The Rejected Sins [SOF]

30 Jul 2008 at 09:07 - 5

/notsigned
Same reasons as Ally.

ilipol

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2007

W/

30 Jul 2008 at 09:15 - 6

/signed

or make party items obtainable outside of festivals ( like drinks and sweets ).

the Puppeteer

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2007

30 Jul 2008 at 11:56 - 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Operative 14

This is just a basic suggestion that's been rattling around in my noggin, and as far as I know, I've never seen it suggested before.

During the finale events at the festivals, like when Mad King Thorn is in town, make it so that Festival items give double party points. They did this during Gaile's Farewell party, and I have to say that it really made the event special having such such grand displays of fireworks during such appropriate times.

Basically, give a reason for people to save their items and use them during festive times of the year.

Why do I have the feeling you have 5k party items stored away just waiting for the next double party points event?

Elusive of SoLD

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2007

England

SoLD

Mo/Me

30 Jul 2008 at 12:01 - 8

/Not signed

but def make party points more obtainable outside of events, doesnt seem worthwhile spending 20-25 mins doing snowman dungeon for 1-2 points.

Don Doggy

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2006

W/

30 Jul 2008 at 13:24 - 9

/notsigned
But I would like to see party items easier to obtain outside events, maybe add a party item to merchant.

Anduin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ice Dragon Berserker Lodge

W/

30 Jul 2008 at 14:07 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleikki

/notsigned they're easy to obtain tbh and ppl who allready spent loads cash on title wouldnt like it.

And people used those items before there was a title, and did not receive points retroactively when the title was implemented. Same thing happened when they made it so trading for jade/amber counted towards the faction titles. Same with the Zaishen chest.

They didn't give a crap then, why should they start now?

I see no logical reason not to do this. If making a bunch of people sad because other people can achieve a title slightly easier if they have the patience to wait it out for the next event is all you've got against it, you've failed to convince me otherwise.

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

E/

30 Jul 2008 at 15:02 - 11

Once a skill is created, it must be used.
It's what they are for.

Use Party Time Again.

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

30 Jul 2008 at 16:20 - 12

I think it's a great idea. Yes, people that have maxed these titles will be mad, but it would definitely create more incentive for people to attend those events.

I also agree that party items should be made easier to obtain (i.e. make them purchaseable at the merchant for the equivalent of the Rice Wine/Red Bean Cake price).

Lawliet Kira

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2006

E/Me

30 Jul 2008 at 17:44 - 13

/signed absolutelyx1000000000000000000000000000000

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

30 Jul 2008 at 18:56 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Puppeteer

Why do I have the feeling you have 5k party items stored away just waiting for the next double party points event?

Nope, I don't really go in for titles like Drunkard or Party Animal. I just have a small stash of them that I use for fun every now and then, like my guild's weekend events or other similar happenings. The reason I suggest this is because I just like the festive atmosphere.

And I do see that retroactivity could be a problem. I'm not sure how they could address or solve this unless they have very detailed logs ranging back to the inception of the title. Though I have say, they did it for Gaile's Farewell Party and no one brought that up the retroactivity issue. And since the title wasn't introduced until Feb. 2008, then it would still be viable for them to start the tradition for at least Halloween and Wintersday.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

31 Jul 2008 at 04:43 - 15

/signed
It isn't fair if the Galie retirement thing was a one shot deal. I, and many other poeple I know, got party animal soley because of that weekend. Everyone should be given the same opportunity.

Lyonette

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Australia

[PiG]

E/

31 Jul 2008 at 04:49 - 16

/signed

this is an obviously great idea

double party points and festival finales go hand in hand, and i honestly don't see it as making some customer support finale thing less special then it was apparently supposed to be.

making things more and easily accessible is what guild wars is all about isn't it?

Dr.Jones

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2008

31 Jul 2008 at 04:51 - 17

i would like this but i would also like to see it switch from party, drunk and Sugar so like halloween would be a party boost, wentersday would be sugar boost and the canthan newyear/dragon fest would be a boost to drunk.

Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

R/

31 Jul 2008 at 04:52 - 18

/signed

I see no reason why this shouldn't be implemented. It's not like festival events happen all that often anyway, plus it's the only way to get the items so why not make it worthwhile?

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

E/

31 Jul 2008 at 18:03 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Jones

i would like this but i would also like to see it switch from party, drunk and Sugar so like halloween would be a party boost, wentersday would be sugar boost and the canthan newyear/dragon fest would be a boost to drunk.

Hm... I think that it could work like this:
- Even starts.
- People o what is required to do in the event (Wintersday contest, Dragon Festival, pickups, Halloween emotes, etc...)
- Depending on how well people do, the district will get 0..3 party bonuses for 5..50 minutes.
- Then, the party bonuses are given randomly.

If people do well in the district, they'll get the 3 party effects (Drunk, Party, Sweet) for 50 minutes.

IF people are just sitting around there without attending the event, there will be no event bonuses.

Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

E/

31 Jul 2008 at 20:20 - 20

I like the idea, even if the bonus is given in small spurts, as with the Farewell to Gaile event.

EDIT: Is "No, because people who did it the hard way will be pissed" a good argument? For all your extra work, you got to have the title before others...

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

R/

31 Jul 2008 at 21:37 - 21

/signed, but don't just limit it to party items. Other double-point opportunities for other things should be available.

Dr.Jones

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2008

01 Aug 2008 at 00:10 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parson Brown

EDIT: Is "No, because people who did it the hard way will be pissed" a good argument? For all your extra work, you got to have the title before others...

its not a good argument because if that was the case then the wouldn't do weekend events at all, all of them are bonus this or that points so you can get this or that title.

Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

R/

01 Aug 2008 at 03:03 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

/signed, but don't just limit it to party items. Other double-point opportunities for other things should be available.

Agreed, what good is a party without the sweets and the booze?

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

01 Aug 2008 at 03:16 - 24

I appreciate the support guys.

And I don't see any reason why not to make it all inclusive. I only thought party items becuase they were more festive, I didn't even think of the drinks or sweets originally.

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

01 Aug 2008 at 04:22 - 25

we need more places to get party stuff other than the snowman dungeon (and the tonics....which you still need keys and some, ok, lots of luck to get).....I got pretty far with that farewell party...but still need to get lots more to finish it off...I liked the chance to turn in useless collector items for something that did something .....more of that please!!!!!!

Hellweed

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2008

OZ Clan

N/Me

01 Aug 2008 at 16:54 - 26

/notsigned
Devalues the title. The events them selves provide a possible boost in points. No need to double that.

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

E/

01 Aug 2008 at 17:13 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellweed

/notsigned
Devalues the title. The events them selves provide a possible boost in points. No need to double that.

Cha-cha-cha-chaaan!
Welcome to 'Invalid argments 101'!!
- Takes too much time, and I want Devs them to make other things.
- It's for lazy people!
- It's not realistic.
- Devalues X.
- They will never make it.
- I don't want to!
- The voices in my head say no to this.
- Yaddayaddayadda!
- QQ
See you in next class, we'll learn invalid arguments in political disputes!

Sorry, but ALL titles have been already devaluated over time.
Giving a little bonus for people that attend to events that took time to be set is good. People can already grind gold to buy titles, let's make things treat those who attend the game and play the way it's meant to be played: party items are for parties.

Only thing left would be to add a little timer so people don't spam the items during the effects.

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

01 Aug 2008 at 18:38 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellweed

/notsigned
Devalues the title. The events them selves provide a possible boost in points. No need to double that.

Well of course becuase Party Animal is such a serious and well respected title. :/

I'm also curious what the possible boost you're talking about is, what do you mean?

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

01 Aug 2008 at 18:52 - 29

Operative, I think Hellweed means all the free items that are given out during weekend events.