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Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

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29 Jun 2006 at 17:39 - 1

There has been various translations from Tawain/Japan GW sites and some are saying that the Dragon Mask will need 250 orbs but will only be exchangable at the end of the event on 5th of July???

Seriously if thats the case i dont know whats going on in Anet's head or the village idiot who came up with that idea.

It was bad enough in last events when the "Mask giver" only appears for a few mins in 3 hourly intervals but now it will only appear at the last day of the event? Good job Anet, it seems they learn nothing at all from previous events.

Imgaine the senario where you farmed for days for the orbs only to momentrly forget to log in and missed the event.GG. I seriously hope i am wrong in this interpretation and the surprise ending is the same old silly fireworks.

Theus

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 17:50 - 2

My worst hopes are filled..and then some...*sigh*.I can only hope the PvP,quests and mini-missions give at least >20 Orbs,Cause if this turns out to be another Talon Mask BS fest, then I'm simply gonna sell the orbs for profit.

I don't even understand as to why you even have to get THAT many orbs for a hat thats going to be customized to you,AND ONLY YOU.

Renegade ++RIP++

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

29 Jun 2006 at 17:53 - 3

I hope that they wil be at least as smart as to put a collector in it to do the echange... otherwise its going to be another time without an eventmask.

floppinghog

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

pit of brimstone

Squad Six Six Six [ssss]

A/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 18:00 - 4

if all the farming for orbs we been doing can't be used for all our chars to get masks, we gonna have a shit load of pissed off people

this would be a hint for anet if they didn't realise it yet =\

Big Tony

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Currently guildless

29 Jun 2006 at 18:07 - 5

I would be wary to believe anything about the event yet, since it hasn't even officially started. We'll just have to wait a few hours and see if theres a reason to be pissed off at Anet.

xb0vv

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

29 Jun 2006 at 18:15 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tony

I would be wary to believe anything about the event yet, since it hasn't even officially started. We'll just have to wait a few hours and see if theres a reason to be pissed off at Anet.

Exactly, Anet are selfish but arent retarded. They think about any type of public event again and again, over and over to make sure nothing is to go wrong. They would not be dumb enough to get on the bad side of millions of people.

Naomi Heartily

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

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Mo/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 18:18 - 7

I'd hope they would learn from their past mistake..seeing as how this was a 5-day event, and you can start collecting them now I'd assume its just a trader, or the 'collector' comes every night.

Justafyme

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

29 Jun 2006 at 18:20 - 8

I seriously hope these dang masks do not require 250 effing orbs...I was farming for two hours straight last night and only managed to get 26 of them. Sure, it's easy low level pre farming...but still ....(the naga fangs at least fell from just about everything I killed.) I'm lucky if I get one of these from every 20 or so kills...way too time consuming if you ask me. Also, if the "guy" handing out the masks only appears at the end of the event (which I can't believe anet would do) I could only assume that the person in charge of this event suffered from a massive brain fart on this one. I'll keep the hope alive for a while longer yet and wait for word from them.

Blackest Rose

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

29 Jun 2006 at 18:22 - 9

So much for a no grinding game.....
Yes orbs are relatively easy to come by - but 250 per char!!!
AND a timed event...

Anet ... tut ... tut.... can only hope that this is wrong data or I'll be jumping on the WTS bandwagon and saying screw this.

Big Tony

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Currently guildless

29 Jun 2006 at 18:26 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justafyme

I was farming for two hours straight last night and only managed to get 26 of them.

Where were you farming? I got 35 in about 40 minutes on shing jea island....

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 18:31 - 11

250 orbs.. damn who got time to collect that many in 5 days. Also what if you have 6 PvE characters than that is 250 x 6 = 1500 orbs that you need to have!

On top of that, if it another 3 hours to collect your mask event, than there is no way in hell that you can get 6 mask on one day!

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

29 Jun 2006 at 18:32 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Tony

I would be wary to believe anything about the event yet, since it hasn't even officially started. We'll just have to wait a few hours and see if theres a reason to be pissed off at Anet.

Yes, like how we discussed on these same forums on how crap Factions was gonna be a month before it was release but still went on to buy it then come again on these forums again to piss on Anet then?

The purpose of this thread is to garther opinons against this possible notion or if confirmed to aviod dissappointment for those who may not be able to make it to the final day of the event etc or HATEPOST CENTRAL after they get pissed that they got shafted once again like always.

The 250 Orbs for a mask is more or less the case but i hope the mask collection only on the last day isnt for all our sakes.

noxrage

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

29 Jun 2006 at 18:32 - 13

If I Recall We Did Not Need Anything To Get Teh Pumpkin Helm, Santa Hat, Nor The Antlers.....so Why We Gotta Do All This Farming Crap Now To Get Dragon Helms The Same Way They Did For The Tangu Helm So Retarted Sorry Anet.

Ppl Will Spend Most Of There Time Of The Event Farming These Orbs Rather Then Enjoying The Event

Justafyme

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

29 Jun 2006 at 18:33 - 14

That's where I was farming as well Big Tony. I suppose it's just my awful gw luck...whoooo 1 year and counting..I love feeling like I'm cursed. LOL
Maybe I'll have better luck tonight?

Big Tony

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Currently guildless

29 Jun 2006 at 18:40 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justafyme

That's where I was farming as well Big Tony. I suppose it's just my awful gw luck...whoooo 1 year and counting..I love feeling like I'm cursed. LOL
Maybe I'll have better luck tonight?

Logged in last night right after the update and grouped with a fellow guildie to slaughter everything on Shing Jea Island. At the end of our first run, I had 13 and he only had 6...so maybe I was just lucky hehe.

PS. Im always the "didnt get a gold drop" guy in any other group I'm in so I say i deserved it!

KamikazeChicken

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

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29 Jun 2006 at 18:41 - 16

They wouldn't put the collector in at the very end because it stops people from getting the masks on all their characters. I know some people with 12 characters, and they'd be screwed, if it was a 1 time shot.

Wyld Kard

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Cantha

The Dirty Devils [TDD]

Mo/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 18:41 - 17

Has anyone got any info on the stats on the dragon mask or is it just something to put on in a town/city/outpost/guildhall to look cool? and then quickly take it off when you leave. now if the masks were like elemental resist % with a few helpfull mods then hell yeah 250 isnt much but 250 for a mask that has nothing to offer than making you look cool then 250 is well too frelling much ide rather sell them for 1k (going price so ive heard) and laugh at the fools who actually grinded for the orbs.

Numa Pompilius

Grotto Attendant

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W/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 18:43 - 18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

There has been various translations from Tawain/Japan GW sites and some are saying that the Dragon Mask will need 250 orbs but will only be exchangable at the end of the event on 5th of July???

Seriously if thats the case i dont know whats going on in Anet's head or the village idiot who came up with that idea.

It was bad enough in last events when the "Mask giver" only appears for a few mins in 3 hourly intervals but now it will only appear at the last day of the event?

I get the impression you've forgotten that during all the events so far you've only had one day (and not the whole day either) to get the hats.

In other words, that's exactly the way it's been all the time.

But I agree that it sucks. I'm still annoyed I didn't get my Santa hat because I went to a party on new years eve instead of playing GW.

Ariana Of Damia

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2006

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29 Jun 2006 at 18:43 - 19

I don't think we should panic until there is something to panic about.

We don't know for sure if you need 250 Orbs for 1 helm

Lets just wait to see, the even is pretty much 24 hours out still, and it will be on for 5 days

That is plenty of time to find the things you need I would say

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My Sweet Revenga

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29 Jun 2006 at 18:45 - 20

Was the translation accurate? Maybe it was saying that they would be handing out dragon masks UNTIL the end of the event? I hope it's not true that we'll only get them at the end. That would be just incredibly stupid.....

Lucifer PVP

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 18:49 - 21

Ceremonial Dragon Masks will be awarded to those players who are able to collect enough globes filled with the Jade Wind essence that changed Cantha two hundred year ago. The conclusion of the Dragon Festival will be marked with surprises true Canthans won't want to miss.

Well if you would read this it says at the conclusion of the festival there will be surprises. Since the masks are not a surprise i don't think you have to worry about trading in the items the last day.

http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...onfestival.php

Naomi Heartily

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

The Benecia Renovation [RenO]

Mo/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 18:52 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucifer PVP

Ceremonial Dragon Masks will be awarded to those players who are able to collect enough globes filled with the Jade Wind essence that changed Cantha two hundred year ago. The conclusion of the Dragon Festival will be marked with surprises true Canthans won't want to miss.

Well if you would read this it says at the conclusion of the festival there will be surprises. Since the masks are not a surprise i don't think you have to worry about trading in the items the last day.

That's a good point. I guess we'll all find out soon enough

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

29 Jun 2006 at 18:59 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

I get the impression you've forgotten that during all the events so far you've only had one day (and not the whole day either) to get the hats.

In other words, that's exactly the way it's been all the time.

But I agree that it sucks. I'm still annoyed I didn't get my Santa hat because I went to a party on new years eve instead of playing GW.

Sorry it is you who misunderstood the complaint.

In the last events,throughout the period of days in the event, 3 hourly the mask collector would come to present the mask doing so everyday throughout the event.

But the proposed as is to be understood correctly means that this mask exchange will only take place at the end of the event on the last day only and not on other days within the event which is very inconsiderate and retarted to say the least which is the nature of the complaint.

I hope i have made myself clear.

regards.

Lucifer PVP

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:04 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thallandor

Sorry it is you who misunderstood the complaint.

In the last events,throughout the period of days in the event, 3 hourly the mask collector would come to present the mask doing so everyday throughout the event.

But the proposed as is to be understood correctly means that this mask exchange will only take place at the end of the event on the last day only and not on other days within the event which is very inconsiderate and retarted to say the least which is the nature of the complaint.

I hope i have made myself clear.

regards.

Where are you reading that the mask will only be available the last day

boxterduke

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

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Me/

29 Jun 2006 at 19:07 - 25

I think this thread should be closed, the event did not even start yet and people are already pissed off.
Anet tries to do something nice for the people in this long weekend and people are already bashing it.

Big Tony

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Currently guildless

29 Jun 2006 at 19:11 - 26

I think the belief that the masks are only available the last day comes from a quote on the Taiwan GW site about the dragon festival....although I think we need another translation cause that doesnt sound right to me either.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:12 - 27

I think people need to stop jumping to conclusions based on possible mistranslations.

-.-

Until we get a native speaker here to translate that website.

EVERYONE JUST CHILL!!

Pompeyfan

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Isle of Wight

DVDF

R/

29 Jun 2006 at 19:14 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxterduke

I think this thread should be closed, the event did not even start yet and people are already pissed off.
Anet tries to do something nice for the people in this long weekend and people are already bashing it.

What long weekend? Just normal weekend here - nothing special going on at all..

I like the idea of these special events but why do they always involve endless sodding repeat farming? Why not have a series of special quests and you get your rerward at the end rather than the tedium of having to coolect X amount of items that may or may not drop for you?

Sir Skullcrasher

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:15 - 29

anyone got the link to the Taiwan site... since i can read chinese, i might be able to help.

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

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Singapore

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R/

29 Jun 2006 at 19:20 - 30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucifer PVP

Where are you reading that the mask will only be available the last day

6/28 Guild Wars Game Update
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...3067073&page=3
How many orbs do you need for the Dragon Masks???
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3067258

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:26 - 31

http://guildwars.nctaiwan.com/event/...work/event.asp

this is the actual page. Could someone translate it please. WITHOUT BABELFISH.

exiled mat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

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E/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 19:27 - 32

this is the ROUGH translation of the taiwanese site

why do they get info that we don't?

Sir Skullcrasher

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:29 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyra_song

http://guildwars.nctaiwan.com/event/...work/event.asp

this is the actual page. Could someone translate it please. WITHOUT BABELFISH.

wow.. you ain't going to be happy about this. It said that the mask collector will show up at 7/5/06 to give you the mask. Basically the 4 days leading up to 7/5 , you'll be spending those time collecting orbs and other items.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:33 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir skulkcrasher

wow.. you ain't going to be happy about this. It said that the mask collector will show up at 7/5/06 to give you the mask. Basically the 4 days leading up to 7/5 , you be spending those time collecting orbs and other items.

Is he gonna be there all day? Will he show up at 3 hour intervals? Last i checked the holiday hats were only available for 1 day.

Sir Skullcrasher

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W/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:39 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyra_song

Is he gonna be there all day? Will he show up at 3 hour intervals? Last i checked the holiday hats were only available for 1 day.

Thing is that the site didn't say when the collector is coming. It only state that he only show up on 7/5. I would imagine the collector will be on every 3 hours.

Thallandor

Desert Nomad

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Singapore

Seers of Serpents [SoS]

R/

29 Jun 2006 at 19:41 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxterduke

I think this thread should be closed, the event did not even start yet and people are already pissed off.
Anet tries to do something nice for the people in this long weekend and people are already bashing it.

Bashing Anet and event totally? Hardly so, the word retarted when used only serves to emphasize the nature of the complaint and i am sure if this comes to be more harsher terms will be applied by other members of this forum.

If we are not prepared to address negative issues and merely dismiss them as they appear as whining and adopt a wait and see atitude all the time, we would not we living in the part of the worlds we are today; fortunate enough to enjoy computer games and free speech within reasonable means.

If this interpretation is correct however, this complaint is within reasonable limits and is a valid discussion as an pre emptive complaint to better the experiences of fellow gamers in this comming festive event.

regards.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

29 Jun 2006 at 19:53 - 37

I think people are misunderstanding showing up at the last day VS showing up ONCE AT THE END.

IIRC, All the holiday items have behaved this way. You show up on the final day (granted the other holiday stuff lasted a few days after the event) and get your hat every time the person showed up if you are in the area.

-.- I dont see how this even is going to be any DIFFERENT?!

My Sweet Revenga

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/

29 Jun 2006 at 19:54 - 38

Okay to clear things up.

1. The OP's interpretation is that the masks will be presented AT THE VERY END of the event. This means you get 1 chance and ONLY 1 chance to get a mask.

2. All the previous events, you had 24 hours on the last day of the event to get masks/helmets at 3 hour intervals, and not all of them had one final showing at the 24th hour. Technically for Wintersday, there was no 24th hour showing so it was more like 21 hours to get your horns/hats. There was a 24th hour showing for the tengu mask, but it occurred half an hour early for some reason.

3. I think what everybody really wants is that for the full 5 days of the event, every 3 hour interval of EVERY day of the festival we could get a dragon mask. That way everybody would have a chance to get one, not just people on the last day who may or may not be able to log on.

Now other than halloween when I was out of town on business trip =[ I have had no problem gettin every available mask for all my characters. Naturally my rit and assassin don't have grenth's horns or a santa hat. But this time I might not be so lucky since the final day of the event occurs on a work day and no I'm not going to call in sick just for this hah. So I"m in favor of scenario 3 as I'm sure everybody else is.

ChoKILLate[FDG]

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

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Mo/Me

29 Jun 2006 at 19:57 - 39

There will probably be quests that award you with x amount of orbs.

That's how they did it for the Talon mask. We got 100 material for one quest.

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

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D/A

29 Jun 2006 at 20:04 - 40

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Sweet Revenga

2. All the previous events, you had 24 hours on the last day of the event to get masks/helmets at 3 hour intervals, and not all of them had one final showing at the 24th hour. Technically for Wintersday, there was no 24th hour showing so it was more like 21 hours to get your horns/hats. There was a 24th hour showing for the tengu mask, but it occurred half an hour early for some reason.

Excellent description. Unfortunately, July 5th is NOT a holiday for 99.9% of the working world out there (and is in the middle of a workweek - yuck), so it looks like I'm gonna only be able to get 1-2 hats for my guys...