Get Ready for Wintersday 2008
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OMG 8v8 Snowball tournaments! Oh and the new quests are cool too.
IlikeGW
Interesting idea with the ATS, although it's going to be Roller Beetle Racing'd for sure with the top groups figuring out some extreme tactics. Better than nothing, although honestly I'd just prefer they add some super rare drops to the regular thing which I can PUG with ease, whereas I know I stink at manipulating the more traditional tourney style games.
Aussie Boy
Sounds cool this year I just hope they added the code to wintersday so the end event pressys go in our inventory not on the ground.
I remember so much lag before when they all started dropping but then again no more present stalking/stealing. lmao
I remember so much lag before when they all started dropping but then again no more present stalking/stealing. lmao
Hyper Cutter
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Originally Posted by Shadowmoon
Rather give a rare mini to a competition winners (like the rollerbeetle) than a random drop from a dungeon.
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Operative 14
This event sounds like it will be great; I'm looking forward to doing new things in a holiday event again! 
Thank you Arenanet, and most especially the GW1 Dev team!
Thank you Arenanet, and most especially the GW1 Dev team!
Kerwyn Nasilan
To bad I will be in the Caribbeans 
øln
I have a feeling there will also be alot of lag involved.
Shayne Hawke
friiiiiiiiiiiiick.
I just realized, isn't there some kind of requirement for members to be in a guild for x days before they can participate in this stuff?
I just realized, isn't there some kind of requirement for members to be in a guild for x days before they can participate in this stuff?
HawkofStorms
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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke
friiiiiiiiiiiiick.
I just realized, isn't there some kind of requirement for members to be in a guild for x days before they can participate in this stuff? |
Pretty sure the HB one doesn't.
Honestly I'm sure certain rules of the ATS are waived (like the enterance fee, and the time requirement). This is, after all, going to be geared as kinda a laid back affair. They are probablly just doing this to get more interest in the ATS system so people can learn how to do it "for real."
Vilaptca
Sounds like more fun than Warhammers "Keg End."
Guess I'll be sneaking out to play GW at night behind WAR's back.....
Guess I'll be sneaking out to play GW at night behind WAR's back.....
LeoX
Aww noes, hope i find time to farm the bear with all those new things.
Wintersday in EoTN is cool, i'll check it out.
Wintersday in EoTN is cool, i'll check it out.
upier
*crosses fingers for a surprise appearance of the Rings*
lukemat
Going to be awesome!
Chokey
Wow.
I love it. No more to be said.
I love it. No more to be said.
Sjeng
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Sell them NOW! :P
Awesome that we're gonna get new EotN quests!
Apollo Smile
Sounds great! As always, much love to the GW1 folks!
therangereminem
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Originally Posted by upier
*crosses fingers for a surprise appearance of the Rings*
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hoyce
And here I was thinking...time for another predictable event...boy did they SHOW ME WRONG!
GJ GUYS!!
GJ GUYS!!
wetsparks
to bad i am going to be out of town 
Orfas
cant wait for this
/excited
/excited
Rexion
hooray! Festivities begin the moment I'm out of school for holiday break, literally!
I'm out 3:00pm EST on the 19th. woot woot!
I'm out 3:00pm EST on the 19th. woot woot!
TakagiNaoSama
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| In the tradition of the season, you will also receive special holiday-themed headgear for attending the Wintersday finale; and if you complete all four of the Eye of the North quests, you'll find a special surprise waiting in [[Gwen's garden]]! |
A11Eur0
I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume there's going to be a collector for red iris flowers in Gwen's Garden. Hrm, time to do some running around Charr Homelands.
Parson Brown
Well, the deal is that Gwen's got the holiday blues. The quest chain involves spreading cheer throughout EotN.
I'm guessing the surprise is more of a "special" moment with Gwen or something. It doesn't have to be a material reward, ya know! (But it probably is)
I'm guessing the surprise is more of a "special" moment with Gwen or something. It doesn't have to be a material reward, ya know! (But it probably is)
A11Eur0
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Originally Posted by Parson Brown
Well, the deal is that Gwen's got the holiday blues. The quest chain involves spreading cheer throughout EotN.
I'm guessing the surprise is more of a "special" moment with Gwen or something. It doesn't have to be a material reward, ya know! (But it probably is) |
You know that if they don't get something material out of it more than half of guru will QQ their little eyes out for weeks.
bebe
Hmmmmmm.. interesting.
I want another chance at the mini polar bear!
I want another chance at the mini polar bear!
Eragon Zarroc
should be some fun stuff
Mr. Undisclosed
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Originally Posted by A11Eur0
You know that if they don't get something material out of it more than half of guru will QQ their little eyes out for weeks.
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lutz
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Originally Posted by Darcy
Even if a mini polar bear is the grand prize for the Winterfest 8v8, it should still remain a rare dungeon drop. Not all of us have "skill" or a PvP guild.
Overall, ArenaNet people have outdone themselves again this year. I am so excited. While other games may have their special events and celebrations, I cannot believe that the same thought is given to making sure all types of players enjoy themselves. NOTE: NO, NO - no new Wintergreen weapons. My wand and staff are sacred and should never be duplicated. They were our reward for the first tournament predictions which can never occur again. |
Jae Onasi
Thanks for all the work on this, Linsey and Anet folks--I'm really looking forward to this coming event! 
JoeKnowMo
Anet is awesome!!! 'nuff said.
Konig Des Todes
[QUOTE=Darcy;4397176]Even if a mini polar bear is the grand prize for the Winterfest 8v8, it should still remain a rare dungeon drop. Not all of us have "skill" or a PvP guild.[quote]Agreed. Or put in more ways to get it than just Snowball ATS. I personally don't like snowball arena or most of PvP.
Agreed.
I need to re-read the info, I did not see this! (maybe I can get my wintergreen weapon back - gave it to a friend who stopped playing GW, and she hates me for some unknown reason... women) <--- gonna get flamed for that.
I personally am hoping for a Grentch Mini.
But knowing Anet, it will probably end up being an adult mini gwen in a kinky christmas outfit.
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Originally Posted by Darcy
Overall, ArenaNet people have outdone themselves again this year. I am so excited. While other games may have their special events and celebrations, I cannot believe that the same thought is given to making sure all types of players enjoy themselves.
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Originally Posted by Darcy
NOTE: NO, NO - no new Wintergreen weapons. My wand and staff are sacred and should never be duplicated. They were our reward for the first tournament predictions which can never occur again.
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I need to re-read the info, I did not see this! (maybe I can get my wintergreen weapon back - gave it to a friend who stopped playing GW, and she hates me for some unknown reason... women) <--- gonna get flamed for that.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Sjeng
Man, I'm so gonna laugh my ass off if that surprise is a Mini Polar Bear xD
Sell them NOW! :P Awesome that we're gonna get new EotN quests! |
But knowing Anet, it will probably end up being an adult mini gwen in a kinky christmas outfit.
AKB48
Man the finals before the Wintersday really, really annoy/depresses me.....its almost like B-day beat down except worse
cosyfiep
cool beans, glad they are doing a few new things....eye quests huh...would be cool to get a mini-grench after those....
and STILL hope they are IMPROVING the drop rate on that dang bear
cant wait....now to go back to killing undead and charr!
and STILL hope they are IMPROVING the drop rate on that dang bear
cant wait....now to go back to killing undead and charr!
X Shadow Reaper
I WANT A POLAR BEAR!!! lol
therangereminem
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Originally Posted by cosyfiep
cool beans, glad they are doing a few new things....eye quests huh...would be cool to get a mini-grench after those....
and STILL hope they are IMPROVING the drop rate on that dang bear cant wait....now to go back to killing undead and charr! |
they did not add it to dropingame til 2 days before fest ended and by the time someone gotten one then everyone flooded to farm it it was too late,
this year the mini willbearound alot more now sence everyone is going to farm for it like all get up. by jan 5th i dont think its going to be worth over 300ecto
Kook~NBK~
It's gonna be a fun time (always is!) But I'm hoping[ that people will understand a few things about the main event:
1. It's NOT Christmas Day - It's on New Year's.
2. EVEN numbered Kamadan / LA Districts are used to support Dwayna.
3. ODD numbered Districts are used to support Grenth.
4. The BLUE/GREEN circles are the ones to stand on to support Dwayna.
5. The RED circles are the ones to stand on to support Grenth.
6. The color of the sides in the Snowball arena has NO BEARING WHATSOEVER upon the above facts.*
*Several people in Kamadan AD3 flamed me pretty badly for trying to explain this to them last year as the first event approached. I did not gloat when it proved that they were utterly and completely embarrassed when the thing started.
1. It's NOT Christmas Day - It's on New Year's.
2. EVEN numbered Kamadan / LA Districts are used to support Dwayna.
3. ODD numbered Districts are used to support Grenth.
4. The BLUE/GREEN circles are the ones to stand on to support Dwayna.
5. The RED circles are the ones to stand on to support Grenth.
6. The color of the sides in the Snowball arena has NO BEARING WHATSOEVER upon the above facts.*
*Several people in Kamadan AD3 flamed me pretty badly for trying to explain this to them last year as the first event approached. I did not gloat when it proved that they were utterly and completely embarrassed when the thing started.
BenjZee
People should read through wiki now aswell, remember if you hold candy canes you can gamble them aswell contributing slightly to your titles.
Then again people saying "wheres hat?" and "where do i get the corn cob pipe etc?"...is what the season is all about
Sure it gets annoying but half of them do it on purpose to piss you off and get alittle fun outta it.
I shouldnt force people to read guru or wiki but as much as it does help it can be quicker sometimes just to explain something straight away to someone.
Then again people saying "wheres hat?" and "where do i get the corn cob pipe etc?"...is what the season is all about
Sure it gets annoying but half of them do it on purpose to piss you off and get alittle fun outta it.
I shouldnt force people to read guru or wiki but as much as it does help it can be quicker sometimes just to explain something straight away to someone.
Aba
Time to farm the crap outta Strength of Snow Quest...
Hopefully there is another farm spot where a rare drop will happen (GW:en quest dropping Everlasting Grench Tonic?)
Hopefully there is another farm spot where a rare drop will happen (GW:en quest dropping Everlasting Grench Tonic?)
Kha
Ugh, Snowball Arena - the worst of the event arenas. Will just have to wait and see how the tournament is, but I don't have high hopes for it. And with the art contest not being a design-a-hat, Wintersday just isn't exciting me. Though it never really does anyways - guess I'm just a grentch at heart. I'm already wishing the Halloween event would come again over looking forward to this, but to each their own.