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BladeWind

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16 Apr 2009 at 20:33 - 1

Hi

The Ascalon Royal Family Masquerade Ball was one of the first large scale community driven events. It has, for the past two years had serious backing from the Guildwarsguru community. As an example last year through hard cash donations alone we managed to raise 1 million to fund the event.

I was wondering what you, the player base of Guildwarsguru thought about having it come back this year or not. Do you want to see it return?

Me and Rahja the Thief have hosted it separately for the last two years and both times it achieved 5 districts with an overall success.

Rahja is busy this year, and i have "retired" from the event creating business. If there is interest in the return of the event i will get to work gathering enough funds and staff to make it a viable event for within the next month.

So what are your thoughts?

Please let me know before May the 1st !

~Daniel Frozenwind

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

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16 Apr 2009 at 22:03 - 2

Well, I've never really been involved in any community events, so I must ask - what, exactly, occurs at said Masquerade Ball? It certainly sounds entertaining.

BladeWind

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16 Apr 2009 at 23:08 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qing Guang

Well, I've never really been involved in any community events, so I must ask - what, exactly, occurs at said Masquerade Ball? It certainly sounds entertaining.

Check this thread for last years fun!

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10279826

Konig Des Todes

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17 Apr 2009 at 01:34 - 4

No real preference, but I say, why not?

No harm, no foul. That's how I see it.

Sierraa

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17 Apr 2009 at 01:40 - 5

would be interested in going. :] community events are fun.

BladeWind

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17 Apr 2009 at 02:16 - 6

There is definatly interest had 120k plus a ton of consumable items donated already. Remember all donators are put on the "donators list" when and if the time comes.

Its looking good.

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

17 Apr 2009 at 03:04 - 7

I'd definitely like to see it return. The Ball is pretty special to a lot of people, I think, because it really laid the foundation for all the other great player events we've seen since. Nothing can top the original.

Qing Guang

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2008

California

Lucid Spirits [LIFE]

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17 Apr 2009 at 04:55 - 8

Well that looks like a lot of fun! I would certainly be interested in coming if it doesn't conflict with studying for AP tests.

Queen Kitiara

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17 Apr 2009 at 05:57 - 9

Wow Daniel, I love u to death and u just hosted a big event with Konig...are u sure u have retired? I don't want u to get burnt out <<33 I loved the Ball but at the same time I know that there will be a Guild Wars 4 yr anniversary coming up...are u doing something there too?

I just wanna make sure u have been doing fun stuffs for urself too...if you wanted to do it and there was a large Guild willing to support you so you don't get overworked then I'd say go for it!

*hugs* Kit

Karuro

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Join Date: Apr 2008

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17 Apr 2009 at 10:38 - 10

Go for it, I say.

Which reminds me, you still gotta PM me about 'you know what' .. :P

X Shadow Reaper

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2008

17 Apr 2009 at 11:37 - 11

Umm.... never benn to this commuity event can someone tell me what's it about?

Burning Freebies

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E/Mo

17 Apr 2009 at 14:19 - 12

If it can be done, then let it be done. If if shall be done, good luck.

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

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17 Apr 2009 at 20:13 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by X Shadow Reaper

Umm.... never benn to this commuity event can someone tell me what's it about?

Basically, it's a celebration for the community and Guild Wars and not any one thing in particular. It has big prizes and big events, and it takes up almost an entire day.

The event takes place in Serenity Temple. There are costume contests, races, dancing, booze, fireworks (at least the first Year when Gaile was an attendee), scavenger hunts, and also a Texmod texture modification for the entire town. It usually took up at least 3 full districts and 2-3 pretty darn full districts. You can get more information from these wiki articles;

'07: http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/A...asquerade_Ball
'08: http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/A...uerade_Ball_08

Burning Freebies

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E/Mo

18 Apr 2009 at 21:20 - 14

This looks like a Landslie victory for the community. Good luck Daniel

Charr Supporter

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N/Mo

19 Apr 2009 at 04:20 - 15

This event was the first one that I ever attended that was player made and I absolutely loved it. Taking it away now would be a huge mistake, in my opinion, and I really hope that somebody can host it this year.

Verene

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Join Date: Jan 2009

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20 Apr 2009 at 03:19 - 16

Looking through the links to the previous events...this looked like it must have been a ton of fun. I would definitely attend if it were to happen this year, though looking at the dates of the previous ones, I've a feeling it'll fall on the one weekend in May I'm away :P

But it looks like it must have been awesome.

Icy The Mage

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2008

Canada

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28 Apr 2009 at 06:14 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Queen Kitiara

Wow Daniel, I love u to death and u just hosted a big event with Konig...are u sure u have retired? I don't want u to get burnt out <<33 I loved the Ball but at the same time I know that there will be a Guild Wars 4 yr anniversary coming up...are u doing something there too?

I just wanna make sure u have been doing fun stuffs for urself too...if you wanted to do it and there was a large Guild willing to support you so you don't get overworked then I'd say go for it!

*hugs* Kit

Oh, I think he's got a nice large guild supporting him

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

30 Apr 2009 at 00:01 - 18

Well I helped staff the last 2

Also I hav't made a mod in AGEs and i'm sure this time I can make it so much better than last years.

In other words, you might not have my money (well atm I don;t have my money) but you'll always have my time ^ ^

BladeWind

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30 Apr 2009 at 11:56 - 19

Leo! I was hoping you would respond.

Wealth isn't everything and I would love you to be staff again for the third time in a row!

Just a note to everyone, The ARFMB IS going ahead, event thread will be up in a few days

~Daniel Frozenwind

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

30 Apr 2009 at 16:41 - 20

glad to help as always - Just to cover some bases, Still going to be in Serenity right?

Also any clues as to the "theme" this year?

Just so I can get on this mod early

BladeWind

Krytan Explorer

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30 Apr 2009 at 19:15 - 21

Serenity Temple as always sir =]

The theme is "Endurance"

Raven Mad

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Mo/Me

01 May 2009 at 14:01 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by IcyFiftyFive

Oh, I think he's got a nice large guild supporting him

Aren't there several guilds in the alliance of this "nice large guild" supporting this as well?

Icy The Mage

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2008

Canada

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01 May 2009 at 15:05 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven Mad

Aren't there several guilds in the alliance of this "nice large guild" supporting this as well?

Oh but of course, there are also lots and lots of donations being put forth by these members

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

01 May 2009 at 16:29 - 24

My skilled team of artisans have been working overtime painitng, sawing and sewing to try and make the place look presentable - It's a long road, but until then enjoy this preview of the decorations:

(The theme this year is "gaudy")

BladeWind

Krytan Explorer

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01 May 2009 at 18:45 - 25

Nice mod, i wonder if it will top last years Textmod

And, lol yes there are "certain" guilds funding the event a teeeny weeny bit.

Lonesamurai

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Join Date: Apr 2006

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02 May 2009 at 04:52 - 26

Well Blaze, as we were just discussing, if theres anything I and the Sanitarium.FM can do to help out and also promote the event, just let me know and the Ascension Show is there for it

(Of course, if Wolfie wants my help of course)

Burning Freebies

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E/Mo

02 May 2009 at 13:45 - 27

I hope the theme doesnt mean physical endurance, cause i get enough of that throughout the week.

EDIT:Oh goody, it doesnt.

Burning Freebies

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E/Mo

02 May 2009 at 13:47 - 28

The link to the wiki page (if it hasnt already been added): http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Ascal...uerade_Ball_09