Canthan New Year 2012
enter_the_zone
On the point of the flux.... if they didn't give themselves the option to turn it off in specific arenas at will, then that's just one of two things.... shitty planning, or shitty coding. Probably a bit of both.
Gill Halendt
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Originally Posted by enter_the_zone
On the point of the flux.... if they didn't give themselves the option to turn it off in specific arenas at will, then that's just one of two things.... shitty planning, or shitty coding. Probably a bit of both.
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aelesia
I'm wondering if they decided to make an extra special event seeing how there was a blog post being made on the Year of the Dragon for GW2. Kinda like how they made April Fools tie into the Commando joke with GW2.
http://www.arena.net/blog/dragon
http://www.arena.net/blog/dragon
St??phane Lo Presti
I'd like to confirm that the Canthan New Year festival will start on February 2nd (at noon Pacific time). You'll get all the details tomorrow when the festival page is published.
Sorry about the delay everyone!
Sorry about the delay everyone!
Lordkrall
Thank you. That will put an end to all the whining/speculation.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
cosyfiep
oh, ground hogs day for the new year....maybe it will just happen over and over an over an---
well good to know thanks!!
well good to know thanks!!
Essence Snow
So the finale is during Sunday the 5th and the Superbowl? Unfortunate =(
jazilla
No love for the NFL over at ArenaNet apparently. I was signed up on these forums to sponsor a district too. There is no way I am staying up all night now though. I have a Super Bowl party to attend. Pretty disappointed at this news. Bummer.
Polgara Val
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Originally Posted by Stéphane Lo Presti
I'd like to confirm that the Canthan New Year festival will start on February 2nd (at noon Pacific time). You'll get all the details tomorrow when the festival page is published.
Sorry about the delay everyone! |
Pol
Fluffy Kittens
Why would they care about superbowl? there are events like that during some other sports finals in other countries, europe, asia, etc. why is american football so important?? only one country cares about it anyway.
Back to the topic: thank you for the info Stephane. I also hope that they'll make sure that new flux won't affect the rollerbeetle racing and dragon arena.
Back to the topic: thank you for the info Stephane. I also hope that they'll make sure that new flux won't affect the rollerbeetle racing and dragon arena.
Simplyhere
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Originally Posted by Rezz Anna Nicole
Why would they care about superbowl? there are events like that during some other sports finals in other countries, europe, asia, etc. why is american football so important?? only one country cares about it anyway.
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shav
I really loved this game for many years. It was fun and beautifully done. Attention to detail was evident from the graphics to the sounds to getting weekend and special events started on time and announced as well. Over the last year things have really gone down hill. Was someone new brought in? Don't matter. Announcements for weekend events are late. Wasnt last years sweet treat weekend a couple hours old before they announced it? They have cut back on activities that were very popular during special events. Whats the deal?A-net used to have all their ducks in a row and that helped me to get 3 accounts and I have 40 chars (most closets as I keep stuff for our alliance). Now? Keep takin away from the game A-net and youll see a huge resurgence in WoW. Course we have already bought your game so who cares right? Your loyalty and ours goes hand in hand.
Martin Alvito
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Originally Posted by shav
Keep takin away from the game A-net and youll see a huge resurgence in WoW.
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OT: Thanks for keeping us informed, Stephane.
Vilaptca
An excuse not to go to lame superbowl parties! Wooo!
Brindabella
Thank you for the early information Stephane, it gives me time to clear my weekend. Much appreciated 
Flameseeker
Not that i care about Superbowl but my exam on the 6th is kinda screwing my schedule for the event.
I guess no farm fest for me this year
I guess no farm fest for me this year
ocmg
The funny thing, is that according to the Lunar calendar, the Year of the Dragon actually starts on February 3rd, even though the Lunar New Year was on the 23rd.
Damian Greenthumb
The second of Feb is ok by me.
I have no love for coporate football.
If folks were half as enthusiastic about voting as for corporate sporting events this country would be better off.
I vote AND play GW=)
Can't wait to pop me a few stacks of Fortunes!!!
I have no love for coporate football.
If folks were half as enthusiastic about voting as for corporate sporting events this country would be better off.
I vote AND play GW=)
Can't wait to pop me a few stacks of Fortunes!!!
Horace Slughorn
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Originally Posted by jazilla
No love for the NFL over at ArenaNet apparently. I was signed up on these forums to sponsor a district too. There is no way I am staying up all night now though. I have a Super Bowl party to attend. Pretty disappointed at this news. Bummer.
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thanks for the update anet
Essence Snow
Considering that 110+ million people (mainly americans) tune in for the superbowl, it is no minor event. I'd would think that Anet would sympathise with it, being an american company. The game has evolved where it is basically a national holiday and it really does take up the entire day, not just the 3-4 hrs during the game itself. Since the finale and the superbowl are in conflict, there really is an impact.
Polgara Val
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Originally Posted by Essence Snow
Considering that 110+ million people (mainly americans) tune in for the superbowl, it is no minor event. I'd would think that Anet would sympathise with it, being an american company. The game has evolved where it is basically a national holiday and it really does take up the entire day, not just the 3-4 hrs during the game itself. Since the finale and the superbowl are in conflict, there really is an impact.
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As you said its mainly an American sport watched by Americans and Guild Wars despite being created by an American company is a world wide brand name. The game wouldent have the success its enjoyed if it didnt cater to various world wide events in this case the Chinese New Year.
Also if you want your items from Sunday turn on your pc go afk on one of the sponsored districts get your items job done.
Anyway its a moot point now we know its next weekend but feel free to complain about it
On Topic: Glad that Anet gave us the information!
Pol
Essence Snow
Yes I know that nothing can be done...just noting my dissapointment as I usually enjoy hosting a district. hosting=/=afking...a lot of time was spent doing the prep work to host a district...and for me, its now all for not....that is where inlies my dissapointment. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone when it comes to this situation.
Avatar Exico
curious, if this year might do something very special esp since it Dragon this year.
yitjuan
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Originally Posted by Polgara Val
I really only see 2-3 people literally complaining about this so its hardly a disaster. The majority of the world doesent give two hoots pretty much about the Superbowl to be blunt.
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lemming
hi
this isn't a europe v america thread
or a gridiron thread
thx
this isn't a europe v america thread
or a gridiron thread
thx
Swingline
Doing this during the Super Bowl does seem kinda inconsiderate. I for one will be watching it despite whether or not its CNY and I hope the Giants turn the Pats into fertilizer.
Lanier
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Originally Posted by Swingline
Doing this during the Super Bowl does seem kinda inconsiderate. I for one will be watching it despite whether or not its CNY and I hope the Giants turn the Pats into fertilizer.
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It is disappointing. I'll probably be at or preparing for SB parties much of the day, and therefore won't really have much time for the new year.
Missing HB
I just hope that there will be less botters and multi accounts on rollerbeetle... It's not really fun when at the end, lowest score is like 481k and you see the same guy 9-10 times...( read ... some guy who would be 150th on the ladder could probably correspond to 40-50th and might deserve a mini in real...)
Considering the mini price dropped a lot and that there will be that event, i got my hopes but well...
Considering the mini price dropped a lot and that there will be that event, i got my hopes but well...
Ayuhmii Shanbwa
i dont like sports at all, so it wont harm me or my time
anyway, i dont mind waiting a lil longer, as long as its finale is in weekends, i dont mind
was hoping for the quests to be available after the last update, so could be preparing, and not with those items, but more doing the quests maybe getting a mini
well, lets have a wait and then go do all quests as fast as i can
anyway, i dont mind waiting a lil longer, as long as its finale is in weekends, i dont mind
was hoping for the quests to be available after the last update, so could be preparing, and not with those items, but more doing the quests maybe getting a mini
well, lets have a wait and then go do all quests as fast as i can
Oink The Pig
Wait, so let me get this straight... people are complaining that we'll actually have a good chance to fail a finale and all get turned into dragons for an amazing screenshot*? Super Bowl AND a monastery full of dragons? This sounds like a win-win.
* based on previous finales where complete failure led to everyone being turned into that year's animal.
* based on previous finales where complete failure led to everyone being turned into that year's animal.
Shayne Hawke
Failure is typically not a goal that people have in mind to achieve.
Now that you bring it up though, I should try to remind myself to find a district in which failure is certain.
Now that you bring it up though, I should try to remind myself to find a district in which failure is certain.
tummlykins
Isn't Superbowl, at most, a six hour event? Aren't finales 24 hour events? How is it some people can be so bad at organising themselves they can't seem to find 30 minutes in a 24 hour cycle to attend an event they care enough about posting in a forum over?
A snowstorm or a power outage not only acts as a solid barrier to accessing the game, but they also have a high probability of raising serious real life priorities. Attending a keg party to watch a football game is not a 24 hour event and allows plenty of time to log into the game.
PS: Anyone else think the punishment for failing to complete the dishes made a lot more sense when the celestial spirit was a pig or a rat? It seems really bizarre that turning us all into dragons is a punishment.
A snowstorm or a power outage not only acts as a solid barrier to accessing the game, but they also have a high probability of raising serious real life priorities. Attending a keg party to watch a football game is not a 24 hour event and allows plenty of time to log into the game.
PS: Anyone else think the punishment for failing to complete the dishes made a lot more sense when the celestial spirit was a pig or a rat? It seems really bizarre that turning us all into dragons is a punishment.
cosyfiep
OOOOhhhh....turned into a dragon---that would be sooo coool.....must find a bad district! (and hope for a cool screenshot!).
(and I had no problems with being turned into a rat--see avatar).
(and I had no problems with being turned into a rat--see avatar).
Lest121
The Mini from this event will give me 50, can't wait i was going to buy the last one but I remembered this event...
Aeronwen
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Canthan New Year! The Canthan New year is here! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Shing Jea Monastery from Feb 2 to Feb 6. |
ummmm Are we hoping it's a joke, Anet forgot what year it is?
Essence Snow
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ummmm Are we hoping it's a joke, Anet forgot what year it is?
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Mireles
I would hope that they changed the mask this year.... but given the erroneous log on message... just looks like another re-pack.
cosyfiep
its been the same hat every year they have done the canthan new year...why would they change it now?
Mireles
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Originally Posted by cosyfiep
its been the same hat every year they have done the canthan new year...why would they change it now?
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MisterB