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Ugh

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2009

R/

29 Jun 2010 at 00:19 - 41

Dragon Arena is nice.

Getting a new mask is nice. Probably won't wear it, though.

Rollerbeetle is laggy for me, but kinda fun.

9 Rings is retarded, so I don't bother with it.

I've never done the missions, so I guess that's new content for me.

For the quests, I just bring obscure, lulzy builds on my high-level characters and solo them. Pretty entertaining, actually.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Ninja

Imperial Dragon Mask isn't new it was given out last year.

On the website they said 'this year's brand new mask' a few times, so...

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

29 Jun 2010 at 00:56 - 42

Giving a starving man a cookie doesn't do much for his situation.

Shadowspawn X

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fellowship of Champions

R/E

29 Jun 2010 at 01:19 - 43

They need to stop giving out hats and masks. At some point the collection should be complete. I'm not going to log into GW 10 years from now to get a hat.

-Makai-

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2007

WA

DH

Rt/

29 Jun 2010 at 01:50 - 44

Arrrgh! Free sweets, alcohol and party points! I am appalled! Also, a new hat and experience for those young players who just bought the trilogy off Steam! Damn you, Anet!

Mustache Mayhem

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

BEN

R/N

29 Jun 2010 at 02:18 - 45

lol nice way to put it sante

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

29 Jun 2010 at 02:23 - 46

agreed very good sante you may have not one cookie.. but the whoel god damn pot <3

and yea even tho i can never complete my mini collection(getting a greased lightning) i can still try... for 3 whole days o.0.

but yea i like the quests.. my memory is about 10mins and its gone so every quest for me(even tho ive been playing since beta preety much) is still bran spankin new <3

HAVE A HAPPY DRAGONS FESTIVAL DAY EVERYONE!(/yay @ new mask

)

belshazaarswrath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

AMP

29 Jun 2010 at 02:41 - 47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pony Slaystation

Wrong. I have never seen a festival where people didn't complain about the hat, whether it was brand new, a piece of a series of four brand new hats, or a repeat of a hat from the year before. Unfortunately, in today's society, nobody is ever satisfied.

Or in any society...ever.

Anyway If the dragon mask is less pansy and more manly this year I'll be happy.

Hells Fury

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2009

W/D

29 Jun 2010 at 03:11 - 48

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoyon456

Giving a starving man a cookie doesn't do much for his situation.

Bastard should get a job then he won't starve. Damn hippies.

As for dragon festival... meh same old

Imaginos

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

29 Jun 2010 at 03:20 - 49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowspawn X

They need to stop giving out hats and masks. At some point the collection should be complete. I'm not going to log into GW 10 years from now to get a hat.

they could start giving out full costumes instead but that of course takes more work then modifying an old mask

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

R/

29 Jun 2010 at 04:23 - 50

To be completely honest, I'm not even that excited about this, almost to the point that I'm considering not showing up and then buying my mask later after the event clears out.

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

29 Jun 2010 at 04:41 - 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Darkblight

Bastard should get a job then he won't starve. Damn hippies.

Haven't you heard? The economy is in the tanks, getting a job isn't that easy nowadays

Yeah its the same old stuff. It would be nice if they could at least take a look at some of the problems with dodgeball, like the lag-kills for instance, that have been there for years. They don't need to add anything new, but there are things within the festival that should have been polished/revamped a long time ago.

Don't worry for all those whining about another hat. I'm sure Anet will come out with another stupid costume, this time Dragon-themed, for you to shell out $10 for. If you're going to get pissy over the free hat, I can't wait to see your disproportionate reaction to armor you actually have to pay for.

Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

R/

29 Jun 2010 at 05:27 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Ninja

Imperial Dragon Mask isn't new it was given out last year.

There has been a new mask each year with the Dragon Festival, it will be a new one this year.

Canthan New Year has the same every year (Lion Mask).

Bottom of the page.

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

29 Jun 2010 at 07:27 - 53

another weekend to ....let my monk get out and afk on the rings....(yes its a holiday weekend that I plan to DO something during for a change)....so at least I will get some lucky and unlucky points...will get me enough whatevers for the hat and leave my computer running while I go and watch the fireworks.
Not bad for a weekend event ...and I dont have to worry about lag since I wont be home!
(heck its the ONLY thing anet allows you to do afk, so why not?)

dancing gnome

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

House of Wandering Souls

R/Rt

29 Jun 2010 at 07:27 - 54

The Dragon Festival is by far my favourite festival. I love getting new Canthan masks (except those fugly demon ones, I'm glad they killed that terrible idea).

The Dragon Festival quests are fun and challenging. The first year I tried them I failed. Their limited availability kind of adds to the challenge.

Easily my favourite festival and I will enjoy it even if I don't get a shiny new mask. Who doesn't love a reason to go back to the ambience of Shing Jea Monastery?

soofsuperspeed

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2010

netherlands

N/

29 Jun 2010 at 08:15 - 55

looking forward to it, it's gonne be my first Dragon Festival.
And since a lot of botters are banned I'm hoping that I will have better luck this time with Rollerbeetle racing

Riot Narita

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2007

29 Jun 2010 at 08:38 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karate Jesus

Oh, and botters doing Dragon Arena/Rollerbeetle.

Go! Go! Dragon/Roller Bots!

The crying, lame excuses, claims of wrongful bans, threats of legal action, "I'll get you, A-net!", "botting is meta", "botting keeps GW alive", "I have a new undetectable bot, and I'll be back right after I buy a new account, that'll show you A-net! Oh wait" etc etc... has all died down from the 3700.

So we need another Big Ban, to resume the forum entertainments.

nologic

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Sweden

E/

29 Jun 2010 at 09:54 - 57

Quote:

Originally Posted by soofsuperspeed

looking forward to it, it's gonne be my first Dragon Festival.
And since a lot of botters are banned I'm hoping that I will have better luck this time with Rollerbeetle racing

Ah brings back memories it was my first event too enjoyed and still doing it..

But i hope the hats isnt butt ugly this year.

I hope you will enjoy the event anyways.

soofsuperspeed

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2010

netherlands

N/

29 Jun 2010 at 10:19 - 58

thank you

guess that won't be a problem

will be missing out on the missions though, cause at the times they start I'm at work, so. But luckily there are quests etc. Enough to do

Hope to see you all Sunday on the big party

Oleg

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2008

The Apologetti

W/

29 Jun 2010 at 10:30 - 59

This festival is awesome for moving your titles along. Without festivals I wouldn't have maxed any of the annoying ones that you have to buy (like sweet tooth, party animal, drunkard). What's not to like?

Tbh, I just don't get the 9 rings. They seem the opposite of lucky or unlucky. Being able to choose how much you bet on each draw would make it better. Eight stacks on the front right corner, whoohoo. It'd make it a bit more excitng than standing on the spot for 8 hours. Anet could always limit how much you can bet per account per festivalto protect the economy. I get why Anet do it this way but it doesn't make for a fun gaming experience. It is still the quickest way to max lucky/unlucky. If you don't want to do that, the boardwalk is mind-bogglingly easy to avoid.

The whole point of the Dragon Festival, for me at least, is that it doesn't matter. It's just a laugh. Enter a beetle race or the Dragon Arena and lose, who cares? Do the quests or not, what's the difference? This will be the first one for me where it won't help a title either. That makes it all the more appealing.

If nothing else, this is the hopefully the last Dragon Festival before GW2 comes out. It's like the party at the end of the world. Make the most of it. Even if the mask is less than brilliant, who cares? Some of the ones that I initially hated have made me laugh the most (like that bloody awful flower hat with candles in it).

Mintha Syl

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2010

29 Jun 2010 at 10:49 - 60

This is my first dragon festival (joined in August) pity I probably won't be able to partecipate. I see it much like Canthan new year/Birthday celebrations, but at least I wanted to do the quests...
I think I gave up the dragon arena after seeing it's all fanatics who get angry if you play just for fun instead of following well studied tattics and your team loses. I have fun even if I lose (at least in a such joke-like format), but it looks like I'm almost the only one.

jiggles

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

N/

29 Jun 2010 at 10:50 - 61

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karate Jesus

[URL="http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/dragonfestival/"]
Oh, and botters doing Dragon Arena

Lets be honest, botters in DA suck balls, the bots work in theory, dodge if you see projectile incoming, but they suck when you actually play vs them. And the other botters who click on player1, then hit space, player 2, then hit space, player 3, then hit space, etc etc suck even more.

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

29 Jun 2010 at 11:10 - 62

I guess the whole real world should stop having annual holidays as they are just so repetitive. I think the whole "I'm cool, so I'm bored" attitude just points up your immaturity.
I happen to enjoy the GW holidays, as do the majority of the players.

Angel Killuminati

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

UK

29 Jun 2010 at 11:33 - 63

Darkness at Kaitan and other quests are great to farm. I always look forward to farming during this festival, during specific quests.

I enjoy the Dragon Festival and Rollerbeetle racing. As I'm currently living with my GF and she loves kart based computer games, I'm showing her Rollerbeetle racing, and she's going to have a go. I'm letting her collect my victory tokens for me, so in essence she's my bot! Hehe.

Gift3d

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2007

Las Vegas

Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR]

W/E

29 Jun 2010 at 11:42 - 64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

I guess the whole real world should stop having annual holidays as they are just so repetitive. I think the whole "I'm cool, so I'm bored" attitude just points up your immaturity.
I happen to enjoy the GW holidays, as do the majority of the players.

no not really, people like you and i are just too uncool to fit in, and are absolutely a minority. WELLDAMN.

that won't change until we become arrogant, ungrateful, whiny snobs. one can only aspire!

Hells Fury

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2009

W/D

29 Jun 2010 at 14:44 - 65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

I guess the whole real world should stop having annual holidays as they are just so repetitive. I think the whole "I'm cool, so I'm bored" attitude just points up your immaturity.
I happen to enjoy the GW holidays, as do the majority of the players.

Eventually you'll come at point where you'll be fed up with game. You'll have shitload of consumables , money, titles and whatnot. And at the end you won't even play the game xcept for occasional bounty, update and afk on rings. Then you'll lurk forum just for some lulz and discuss game while in background you're actually waiting for Dota match to start. Then you'll be cool and bored like rest of us. You don't have to believe me, i didn't believed myself when some1 told me this.

jonnieboi05

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mableton, Georgia

Guild Ancestors Reunited [?????????]

29 Jun 2010 at 14:53 - 66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sante_Kelm

Arrrgh! Free sweets, alcohol and party points! I am appalled! Also, a new hat and experience for those young players who just bought the trilogy off Steam! Damn you, Anet!

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Xsiriss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2008

29 Jun 2010 at 15:01 - 67

He's right seriously, it's not whining it's just the dam truth. If you're happy with mediocrity that's a different story. After 3 years of repitition and false pretenses (ie saying there's a new mask when there isn't) it's perfectly fine to point out there's no real incentive anymore.

This kind of stuff is only for new players or those who like trolling forums with their own sig/title and afk in kamadam all day to show off their glowy hands.

majoho

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

Denmark

29 Jun 2010 at 15:40 - 68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xsiriss

He's right seriously, it's not whining it's just the dam truth. If you're happy with mediocrity that's a different story. After 3 years of repitition and false pretenses (ie saying there's a new mask when there isn't) it's perfectly fine to point out there's no real incentive anymore.

It's all fine and dandy that you and the OP (troll) have played GW to the point of you burning out, but really that's besides the point.

It's an annual event... it's there every year at this time, and much like Christmas and your birthday it's pretty much the same again so big deal you know you don't have to participate if you don't feel like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gift3d

no not really, people like you and i are just too uncool to fit in, and are absolutely a minority. WELLDAMN.

that won't change until we become arrogant, ungrateful, whiny snobs. one can only aspire!

Well put

vamp08

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

PA, USA

[COPY]

D/

29 Jun 2010 at 15:52 - 69

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sante_Kelm

Arrrgh! Free sweets, alcohol and party points! I am appalled! Also, a new hat and experience for those young players who just bought the trilogy off Steam! Damn you, Anet!

Or the ones returning from the grave. It seems there is a way to beat Dhuum...CA$H!

-Makai-

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2007

WA

DH

Rt/

29 Jun 2010 at 16:16 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by majoho

It's all fine and dandy that you and the OP (troll) have played GW to the point of you burning out, but really that's besides the point.

It's an annual event... it's there every year at this time, and much like Christmas and your birthday it's pretty much the same again so big deal you know you don't have to participate if you don't feel like it.

No kidding. The OP should have just titled this "I'm bored with festivals" and included all of them to save a pinch of server space.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel Killuminati

Darkness at Kaitan and other quests are great to farm. I always look forward to farming during this festival, during specific quests.

I enjoy the Dragon Festival and Rollerbeetle racing. As I'm currently living with my GF and she loves kart based computer games, I'm showing her Rollerbeetle racing, and she's going to have a go. I'm letting her collect my victory tokens for me, so in essence she's my bot! Hehe.

Totally! I've got 15 characters all prepared to go. 1100+ free sweet points ahoy!

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

29 Jun 2010 at 16:26 - 71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel Killuminati

Darkness at Kaitan and other quests are great to farm. I always look forward to farming during this festival, during specific quests.

I enjoy the Dragon Festival and Rollerbeetle racing. As I'm currently living with my GF and she loves kart based computer games, I'm showing her Rollerbeetle racing, and she's going to have a go. I'm letting her collect my victory tokens for me, so in essence she's my bot! Hehe.

ty for the idea my dear man <3 i'd give you a cookie.. but it seems i gave out the whole pot earlier.. dont worry tho. i make more later <3

R_Frost

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

California

Me/

29 Jun 2010 at 16:34 - 72

only time i farm my sweets. ill load up 2 computers, take the 12 characters on my main account through the quests while piggy backing the 9 characters i have on a secondary account. load up on the rewards and trade in for my sweet tooth title. once done with the quests, that will probably be all i will do till the last day then afk both accounts for the rewards at the end. not sure if ill afk the rings, dont have enough gold ATM to farm another level in the title track.

-Makai-

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2007

WA

DH

Rt/

29 Jun 2010 at 16:37 - 73

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_Frost

only time i farm my sweets. ill load up 2 computers, take the 12 characters on my main account through the quests while piggy backing the 9 characters i have on a secondary account. load up on the rewards and trade in for my sweet tooth title. once done with the quests, that will probably be all i will do till the last day then afk both accounts for the rewards at the end. not sure if ill afk the rings, dont have enough gold ATM to farm another level in the title track.

Too bad Factions is so constricting. Otherwise, you could keep rerolling characters over and over.

Gli

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

29 Jun 2010 at 17:07 - 74

This will be the first Dragon Festival that won't have me in the 9 rings around the clock. That's going to be weird.

Lithril Ashwalker

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2008

Alabama

A/

29 Jun 2010 at 17:14 - 75

id liek the old dragon masks back or some old hats that some of us missed :/...liek a hat pack in the igS...get all the hats for a price

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

29 Jun 2010 at 17:34 - 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Darkblight

Eventually you'll come at point where you'll be fed up with game. You'll have shitload of consumables , money, titles and whatnot. And at the end you won't even play the game xcept for occasional bounty, update and afk on rings. Then you'll lurk forum just for some lulz and discuss game while in background you're actually waiting for Dota match to start. Then you'll be cool and bored like rest of us. You don't have to believe me, i didn't believed myself when some1 told me this.

I've been playing this game since Feb 2006. I have 12 characters who keep me fairly busy, some haven't finished campaigns yet. I don't find myself bored or feel like there is nothing left to do. I also don't feel the need to rush through everything without enjoying it. It helps to take your time and not focus on the finish more than the journey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xsiriss

(ie saying there's a new mask when there isn't)

I believe you are confusing this mask issue with the Canthan New Year which has the same mask every year. The Dragon Festival has had a different one every year.

Dragon Mask - 2006
Demon Mask - 2007
Grasping Mask - 2008
Imperial Dragon Mask - 2009

Missing HB

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2010

Anna

A/

29 Jun 2010 at 17:34 - 77

Yes , this festival will be a copypaste of previous years : same epic lags , same crap mini games , same dragon arena luck , same rollerbeetle random ram blast spam , same mask ( ... ) , and more .

I would like to get costume brawl on these events, since it's by far the most popular event game , and aswell the one where you don't need much luck to win ( although afk/leaves do count ) . However , what i like in this event is , since botters were banned , we'll be able to see if rollerbeetle ladder will remain the same ( 10 times the same guys , from same guilds ( cough [rain] ) )

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

29 Jun 2010 at 17:45 - 78

I LIKE the festivals....they change the decorations in some places....I LIKE to see the decorations (yes I like xmas decorations too even though I have seen all of mine dozens of times, I STILL like to look at them--never bored me).

I am looking forward to this festival....even if I wont get to play much, at least I will get to see the decorations with my monk

and if you DONT like the festival---DONT go to canthan this weekend, problem solved.

Eragon Zarroc

Atra estern?? ono thelduin

Join Date: Jan 2008

Madness Incarnate

[Duo]

W/P

29 Jun 2010 at 18:05 - 79

rawr! time to go fail at some rollerbettle racing

own age myname

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Minnesota

[TAS]

R/

29 Jun 2010 at 19:11 - 80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing HB

Yes , this festival will be a copypaste of previous years : same epic lags , same crap mini games , same dragon arena luck , same rollerbeetle random ram blast spam , same mask ( ... ) , and more .

I would like to get costume brawl on these events, since it's by far the most popular event game , and aswell the one where you don't need much luck to win ( although afk/leaves do count ) . However , what i like in this event is , since botters were banned , we'll be able to see if rollerbeetle ladder will remain the same ( 10 times the same guys , from same guilds ( cough [rain] ) )

It is a new mask, read the site. It says new mask many times.

But I do agree, they could make costume brawl in more events. It's so fun, plus it's the best way to get gamer points (for me atleast, I get bored of DA after 3 games)