What 6th year present have you received? - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

Nyta

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2010

27 Apr 2011 at 17:38 - 41

I always get a bit surprised when I see someone from Anet who isn't a CM post.

Could you give us a teaser for the update? Even a screenshot?

Wandering Hades

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2006

Ascalon City, Lion's Arch

N/

27 Apr 2011 at 18:21 - 42

I ponder what the surprises will be.... possibly something like Cantha beyond? yes... or something that'll make us really happy and not assume it'll make us happy lol.

gremlin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2006

GWAR

Me/Mo

27 Apr 2011 at 18:44 - 43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rook Parcade

I'd like to see them do something to make Mini's useful. Maybe each mini casts it's own low powered spell, or gives you some bonuses to your abilities. PvE skills/consets etc have already made the game unbalanced so why not just add a few more things.

Minipet races Minipet Combat arena

Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

27 Apr 2011 at 18:46 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stumme

Fret not! 6th year characters will be getting new birthday presents, but not until the anniversary build goes out on the 28th. We have a couple of other surprises coming as well.

John will the website be updated today or tomorrow? Also can we expect the build at its normal time or earlier?

Shalien

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2009

Illinois, USA

A/

27 Apr 2011 at 19:29 - 45

I just hope that it's not a 1 day event. I have a work function tomorrow so I will literally be unable to play GW for the entire day for the first time in months...

It'd suck to miss the event because of something dumb like work!

(semi-srs, yes scared)

Sorn Xarann

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

Us Are Not [leet]

W/

27 Apr 2011 at 19:32 - 46

Aww man I'm salty as hell now.

Hope its a good surprise. Unlike Hep C.

Polgara Val

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2007

TSR

Mo/Me

27 Apr 2011 at 19:34 - 47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shalien

I just hope that it's not a 1 day event.

The event usually lasts almost a week. Intresting photoshop image on that mini by the way.

Pol

Timey

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2009

Battle Toadz

Rt/

27 Apr 2011 at 20:12 - 48

Uggh why do I have to go to both work and school on the first day of the event

Pizza Delivery

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

Used to be Ascalon. Currently roaming Elona

W/Me

27 Apr 2011 at 20:24 - 49

Maybe the mini's will be creatures from GW2? Sort of a preview.

semantic

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

27 Apr 2011 at 20:40 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stumme

Fret not! 6th year characters will be getting new birthday presents, but not until the anniversary build goes out on the 28th. We have a couple of other surprises coming as well.

YES. YOU are THE MAN. You are ALL... THE MAN.

now I'm stoked

esthetic

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2008

Fantasy Island

[Qtie]

R/Mo

27 Apr 2011 at 20:48 - 51

three pages already and pets not even distributed yet LOL

Well, im not surprised.... I am surprised that I have not seen people trying to sell unopened 6th Bday presents though >.<

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

27 Apr 2011 at 21:04 - 52

so not until half way thru tomorrow will there be anything (since most of their builds take place at noon pacific time)....and the last time we were told there would be something new and exciting was canthan new year. So I expect another stupid tonic and possible something besides the cupcakes dropping--and not much else (I HOPE they have been feverishly working on the WoC and hear SOMEthing about its starting .....soon)

(being on the pessimistic side means that when good things happen I am happily surprised and if they dont I am not surprised at all

)

Golgotha

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Rt/

27 Apr 2011 at 21:56 - 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosyfiep

so not until half way thru tomorrow will there be anything (since most of their builds take place at noon pacific time)....and the last time we were told there would be something new and exciting was canthan new year. So I expect another stupid tonic and possible something besides the cupcakes dropping--and not much else (I HOPE they have been feverishly working on the WoC and hear SOMEthing about its starting .....soon)

(being on the pessimistic side means that when good things happen I am happily surprised and if they dont I am not surprised at all

)

I found the April Fool's Day quest quite unique. Even if it were something small like that I'd be pleased.

vader

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

P/W

27 Apr 2011 at 22:18 - 54

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stumme

Fret not! 6th year characters will be getting new birthday presents, but not until the anniversary build goes out on the 28th. We have a couple of other surprises coming as well.

Other surprises? I am assuming this should read:

Quote:

We have a couple of other surprises coming to the store as well.

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

27 Apr 2011 at 22:25 - 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golgotha

I found the April Fool's Day quest quite unique. Even if it were something small like that I'd be pleased.

They didnt say anything to the order of 'some surprises' which they did for the last canthan new year (as well as LAST anniversary)....so april fool's wasnt even considered as a celebration where they have said: new surprises.

Malchior Devenholm

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

The Dragon Arena!!!

Pshycho Ninjas [oGod] | Vent Rage [vR] | Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS]

27 Apr 2011 at 22:25 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by vader

Other surprises? I am assuming this should read:

It's the anniversary.

Even if something is added to the store, they'll be something to enjoy within the game itself.

jackinthe

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2007

27 Apr 2011 at 22:26 - 57

other surprises?!
polymock arena gogogo!

jazilla

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2006

Guernsey Milking Coalition[MiLk]

E/Me

27 Apr 2011 at 22:30 - 58

i started playing gw about 10 days after release. i am glad that people are all getting them at the same time if they started playing on day 1 or in beta. it will mean that lots of really cool minis will be wandering around kam d1.

RedDog91

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2007

Farming for Nick gifts

R/

27 Apr 2011 at 22:48 - 59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackinthe

other surprises?!
polymock arena gogogo!

and the polymock prices sky-rocket!
All hail the golden polymock pieces!

Professor K

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2009

Mo/A

27 Apr 2011 at 23:12 - 60

I like how he confirms new 6th year presents, but not necessarily minis...hrmm

Sharp Blade

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2005

Bamberg (Bavaria, germany)

W/N

27 Apr 2011 at 23:40 - 61

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor K

I like how he confirms new 6th year presents, but not necessarily minis...hrmm

This is exactly what I thought when I first read his statement...

Verene

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2009

[SOTA]

D/

27 Apr 2011 at 23:41 - 62

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedDog91

and the polymock prices sky-rocket!
All hail the golden polymock pieces!

Maybe I could actually get rid of the stupid things, then...

obastable

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

Mo/

27 Apr 2011 at 23:42 - 63

Dear John Stumme,

I've always liked the Birthday event, because it's always the same week as our anniversary. This year it starts ON our 7th anniversary, and as I can't go buy my hubby GW2 as an anniversary present the Birthday Party better be good!

Aba

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2006

Vancouver,Canada

28 Apr 2011 at 01:58 - 64

Old but I just saw this on Wiki

Elite Xunlai Bakery Agents have begun preparations for the anniversary celebration, set to start April 28th.

Quote:

I like how he confirms new 6th year presents, but not necessarily minis...hrmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stumme
Fret not! 6th year characters will be getting new birthday presents, but not until the anniversary build goes out on the 28th. We have a couple of other surprises coming as well.

I see that as...
Birthday presents for 6 year old toons
Birthday presents are Minis last time I checked

and we all know the pissing,moaning and crying Anet would receive if they changed that

Not to mention More minis for peeps HOM

The other special stuff...........My take?
Perhaps the Introduction to Guildwars Beyond Winds of Change.(My wish Actually)

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stumme
Sorry I haven't responded sooner, things have been super busy with the anniversary build. We are getting closer to putting out the first part of WoC

http://wiki.guildwars.com/index.php?title=Feedback_talk%3AJohn_Stumme&diff=2 284541&oldid=2284540

Elnino

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2008

In a house

Proof Of A Nets Laziness[HB]

A/W

28 Apr 2011 at 08:39 - 65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aba

Perhaps the Introduction to Guildwars Beyond Winds of Change.

That would be too predictable. John said that we are in for a surprise on the 6th anniversary. We already know that WoC is happening.

Ling

Ling-a-Ding-a-Dong

Join Date: Nov 2007

Playing GW2 on EU - FSP, pm me for contact details

Fellowship of the [Ling]

28 Apr 2011 at 09:33 - 66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aba

Old but I just saw this on Wiki

Elite Xunlai Bakery Agents have begun preparations for the anniversary celebration, set to start April 28th.

I predict Everlasting Sweets usuable in explorable areas.. much like the tonics but this ones will apply the same effects as the non-EL sweets that we currently use to race through dungeons and elite areas..

.. or not

Centaur

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2010

[RBL]

R/

28 Apr 2011 at 10:34 - 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aba

Perhaps the Introduction to Guildwars Beyond Winds of Change.(My wish Actually)

No, on several occasions John has stated that WoC will start AFTER the anniversary build. So they are two completely different things.
My guess would be a couple of new quests, maybe new games (like bar brawl)?

GW Karasu

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2008

28 Apr 2011 at 10:58 - 68

I can assure you WoC would not ever be part of the anniversary update. Just like WiK there will probably come a period of teasers etc. And last time I checked WoC was far from ready to be released b/c of the huuge amount of new content. Don't worry. There's bound to be some cool updates for everyone in this build =D

I'm curious to when exactly the update will launch ^^ Lately everything has been kind of last-minute

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

E/

28 Apr 2011 at 11:36 - 69

Ah... I wish I had Internet Connection by 2005 so I could have 6 years old characters right now...

MagnumShadow

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2010

Far Shiverpeaks

28 Apr 2011 at 11:38 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by MithranArkanere

Ah... I wish I had Internet Connection by 2005 so I could have 6 years old characters right now...

Me too,ill just wait for the prices to drop if i like a certain mini.

ivangl

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2009

BDN (Spain)

www.gwpets.ya.st

N/

28 Apr 2011 at 11:43 - 71

Spanish Exclusive for the 6ª Year of Guild Wars.

http://www.players4players.com/nota_...ity-of-heroes/

http://translate.google.es/translate...y-of-heroes%2F

Swingline

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2010

Somewhere far away from you

The Mirror of Reason[SNOW]

W/

28 Apr 2011 at 11:48 - 72

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ling

I predict Everlasting Sweets usuable in explorable areas.. much like the tonics but this ones will apply the same effects as the non-EL sweets that we currently use to race through dungeons and elite areas..

.. or not

Maybe its sweets that affect heroes ^.^

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivangl

Spanish Exclusive for the 6ª Year of Guild Wars.

http://www.players4players.com/nota_...ity-of-heroes/

http://translate.google.es/translate...y-of-heroes%2F

Soooooo... its probably gonna be stuff like the boardwalk and price cuts for the in game store. If they give the anniversary storage pan again I will be incredibly happy.

Centaur

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2010

[RBL]

R/

28 Apr 2011 at 11:54 - 73

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivangl

Spanish Exclusive for the 6ª Year of Guild Wars.

http://www.players4players.com/nota_...ity-of-heroes/

http://translate.google.es/translate...y-of-heroes%2F

Quote:

But the party does not end there, as NCsoft and ArenaNet will give to the players, new or existing, six weeks of the anniversary special discounts and exciting contests through Facebook and the Guild Wars website ( http:// / es.guildwars.com ). From 28 April to 9 June, Guild Wars players can find items such as rebates weekly sets of costumes, character slots, mission packs, etc., All reduced to half price at the official store NCsoft ( https: / / secure.ncsoft.com ). The rebates are updated every Thursday at 21:00 during the six weeks does this celebration.

I hope that's not exclusive to the Spanish site...

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

28 Apr 2011 at 11:54 - 74

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivangl

Spanish Exclusive for the 6ª Year of Guild Wars.

http://www.players4players.com/nota_...ity-of-heroes/

http://translate.google.es/translate...y-of-heroes%2F

Oh boy Rebates on instore merchandise.

....and yes costumes, gee...well at least this does tell us that the anniversary will last thru May 6th--- a bit of info I didnt have before.

GW Karasu

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2008

28 Apr 2011 at 12:22 - 75

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosyfiep

Oh boy Rebates on instore merchandise.

....and yes costumes, gee...well at least this does tell us that the anniversary will last thru May 6th--- a bit of info I didnt have before.

Don't worry, there will be in-game surprises too I'm sure!

DBZVelena

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

Holland

The Forever Knights

R/Mo

28 Apr 2011 at 12:51 - 76

No mini's yet hu? how much ya wanna bet they'll apear after the game update later today

Centaur

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2010

[RBL]

R/

28 Apr 2011 at 12:57 - 77

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBZVelena

No mini's yet hu? how much ya wanna bet they'll apear after the game update later today

How much you wanna bet you didn't read John Stumme's reply on page 2 of this thread before you posted that?

epervier

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2009

Jersey

Oath of Fire [Oath]

E/

28 Apr 2011 at 13:04 - 78

I'm not sure of the verosity of the quote from guild wars but the list of features look promising.
check it out:
http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=142131

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guild Wars

In addition, NCsoft and ArenaNet will also be releasing a special Anniversary Update that brings players both additional content as well as the exciting introduction of Flux. Players may remember the ill-conceived actions of the Lunatic Court as they tried to free the Mad King during Halloween. While these events have long passed, the after-effect of this plot has caused instability to seep into the land causing fluctuations. This Flux will come and go monthly and cause alterations to PvP that will encourage players to alter their playing style in order to take advantage of the current Flux.

Other features of the Anniversary Update include:
High Resolution Textures in Town – Added option to use hi-res textures while in outposts
Hard Mode Quests – Designed to challenge even the most experienced players
Mutual Friends List – Displays the current location of your mutual friends through the Friends List
Birthday Tonics – With over 30 new ones in total, all six-year birthday characters will receive a tonic!

all characters will recieve a tonic!

Galderyn

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2010

Le Chant Des Dryades

R/

28 Apr 2011 at 13:09 - 79

Quote:

High Resolution Textures in Town – Added option to use hi-res textures while in outposts

So we'll finally be able to see the beautiful armor of the other players in town, or is it somethind else ?

epervier

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2009

Jersey

Oath of Fire [Oath]

E/

28 Apr 2011 at 13:15 - 80

I sure hope so, I've been using KSmod to see everyone else's armor when I'm staying in town for a few things. I don't do PVP but the flux idea sure sounds interesting.