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biox12 · Jun 28, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00

I have been hearing rumors that the Dragon Festival isn't going to happen and i was wondering if that is true or not.

Neo Nugget · Jun 28, 2009, 07:33 AM // 07:33

I heard that rumor last year, and it happened anyway.

But remember, it's a rumor.

SUPERMAN` · Jun 28, 2009, 08:21 AM // 08:21

I could probably see ANet not doing it for the simple fact they might be working on XTH and be to busy to do the Dragon Festival, but that would be very lazy on their part.

Artisan Archer · Jun 28, 2009, 08:24 AM // 08:24

Dragon Festival isn't that much work, since they already have the code and stuffs. It will happen.

HuntMaster Avatar · Jun 28, 2009, 08:57 AM // 08:57

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Originally Posted by SUPERMAN`

I could probably see ANet not doing it for the simple fact they might be working on XTH and be to busy to do the Dragon Festival, but that would be very lazy on their part.

They can't slack off on something simply because they actually have something else to do. Removing a regular event for a weak reason like that would cause a massive upset with the fans of that event. Anet already has a bad enough reputation. Besides, I think they have more than 5 people working to maintain guildwars. Its not like its just one guy with a fridge full of dew.

Dragonfest will happen as it always has. I just hope we get a new mask this time instead of the same recycled mask from last year and the year before that.

What would the fans think if the provider started showing massive neglect to this game? They would expect the same treatment on the next game and wouldn't bother to even purchase gw2.

We won't forget any ill treatment just because gw2 is released and anet/ncsoft doesnt want bad release numbers. So they will do what they are expected to do. Which is maintain the game and all its functions or lose more and more players.

But that won't happen, so no worries.

citizensmith1001 · Jun 28, 2009, 12:11 PM // 12:11

After all the recent screw up's such as XTH , extremely late skill updates etc i seriously doubt that they would cancel the Dragon festival ,the code already exsists , all they have to do is add it to the update before the festival is due to go live (thats my basic understanding of how it works anyways :P).

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Originally Posted by HuntMaster Avatar

Dragonfest will happen as it always has. I just hope we get a new mask this time instead of the same recycled mask from last year and the year before that.

When did they recycle a mask for the Dragon festival? 2006 it was the Dragon mask , 2007 it was the Demon mask and last year it was the Grasping mask , none of which even look similar.Its the Canthan new year where we get the same mask year after year :P

HuntMaster Avatar · Jun 28, 2009, 12:15 PM // 12:15

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Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

When did they recycle a mask for the Dragon festival? 2006 it was the Dragon mask , 2007 it was the Demon mask and last year it was the Grasping mask , none of which even look similar.Its the Canthan new year where we get the same mask year after year :P

I always get those mixed up.

Hollygen · Jun 28, 2009, 12:17 PM // 12:17

The Dragon Festival i already coded from last year. At the very least it's just a case of updating the dates, and re-running the already mostly written code if they're too busy to introduce something new. It's not like they'd have to impliment from scratch.

Besides, whilst the live team is smaller than it once was, I doubt that means they don't have enough people to work on 2 things at once

HuntMaster Avatar · Jun 28, 2009, 12:27 PM // 12:27

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Originally Posted by Hollygen

The Dragon Festival i already coded from last year. At the very least it's just a case of updating the dates, and re-running the already mostly written code if they're too busy to introduce something new. It's not like they'd have to impliment from scratch.

Besides, whilst the live team is smaller than it once was, I doubt that means they don't have enough people to work on 2 things at once

Remember that episode of southpark where cartman discovers who makes up the ideas for family guy? I'm starting to wonder about Anet.

Instead of hiring additional staff for GW2 they went the cheap-ass way and removed the people needed to keep GW1 going strong.

Helix Dreadlock · Jun 28, 2009, 04:07 PM // 16:07

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Originally Posted by biox12

rumor

There's your problem

Owik Gall · Jun 28, 2009, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Remember, the Dragon Festivals haven't started until the first week of July. So if you should worry about the even coming or not, it's when it didn't happen when it's supposed to.

Shewmake · Jun 28, 2009, 06:45 PM // 18:45

2008: announced on June 26th; started on July 3rd (announced 8 days prior)

(I've omitted the Redux because I don't think that one's too relevant.)

2007: announced on July 3rd; started on 6th (announced 3 days prior)

2006: announced on June 23rd; began on 30th (announced 7 days prior)

So...that's quite a range...it could be announced within the next few days, or it could be announced during the week it'll begin.

CronkTheImpaler · Jun 29, 2009, 12:08 AM // 00:08

hey guys,

As long as search is in the crapper ill ask here.

When does the next festival start? Dragon festival right? Last year it was 3rd through the 6th i believe. Do the same dates apply this year?

Cronk

Helix Dreadlock · Jun 29, 2009, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Yes, they always do

Shewmake · Jun 29, 2009, 12:20 AM // 00:20

They haven't always had the same dates;

Here's the info:

"2008: announced on June 26th; started on July 3rd (announced 8 days prior)

(I've omitted the Redux because I don't think that one's too relevant.)

2007: announced on July 3rd; started on 6th (announced 3 days prior)

2006: announced on June 23rd; began on 30th (announced 7 days prior)"

CronkTheImpaler · Jun 29, 2009, 01:25 AM // 01:25

well??? im hoping it ISNT 3-6 ill be out of pocket. Im guessing there is no hard dates as of yet. thanks for the Info guys.

Cronk

Kanna Banrai · Jun 29, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00

It was generally the weekend after teh 4th, But since the 4th is on a weekend, I would assume it iwll be the 3rd - 5th, with the finale on the 5th.

BrettM · Jun 29, 2009, 10:55 AM // 10:55

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Originally Posted by Kanna Banrai

It was generally the weekend after teh 4th,

How do you figure? Shewmake posted the complete list above, and only one of the three was the weekend after the fourth. I don't see how that establishes a general rule.

Lykan · Jun 29, 2009, 06:10 PM // 18:10

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Originally Posted by biox12

I have been hearing rumors that the Dragon Festival isn't going to happen and i was wondering if that is true or not.

So which official source/ dev/ admin/ or anet representative did you hear this from?

Dryndalyn · Jun 29, 2009, 06:59 PM // 18:59

It's usually the first weekend in July.

Jun 28, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00	#1
biox12 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: D/A	Dragon Festival? I have been hearing rumors that the Dragon Festival isn't going to happen and i was wondering if that is true or not. Last edited by biox12; Jun 28, 2009 at 06:13 AM // 06:13..

Jun 28, 2009, 07:33 AM // 07:33	#2
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	I heard that rumor last year, and it happened anyway. But remember, it's a rumor. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Jun 29, 2009, 12:08 AM // 00:08	#13
CronkTheImpaler Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: midwest Guild: AE Profession: W/Me	dragon festival hey guys, As long as search is in the crapper ill ask here. When does the next festival start? Dragon festival right? Last year it was 3rd through the 6th i believe. Do the same dates apply this year? Cronk Last edited by Neo Nugget; Jun 29, 2009 at 07:08 PM // 19:08.. Reason: merged

Jun 28, 2009, 08:21 AM // 08:21	#3
SUPERMAN` Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2009	I could probably see ANet not doing it for the simple fact they might be working on XTH and be to busy to do the Dragon Festival, but that would be very lazy on their part.

Jun 28, 2009, 08:24 AM // 08:24	#4
Artisan Archer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Free Wind Profession: R/	Dragon Festival isn't that much work, since they already have the code and stuffs. It will happen.

Jun 28, 2009, 12:17 PM // 12:17	#8
Hollygen Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Guild: Blinkie Ponie Armie [bpa] Profession: R/	The Dragon Festival i already coded from last year. At the very least it's just a case of updating the dates, and re-running the already mostly written code if they're too busy to introduce something new. It's not like they'd have to impliment from scratch. Besides, whilst the live team is smaller than it once was, I doubt that means they don't have enough people to work on 2 things at once

Jun 28, 2009, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#11
Owik Gall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Guardians of the Light Profession: W/Mo	Remember, the Dragon Festivals haven't started until the first week of July. So if you should worry about the even coming or not, it's when it didn't happen when it's supposed to.

Jun 28, 2009, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#12
Shewmake Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Profession: Mo/D	2008: announced on June 26th; started on July 3rd (announced 8 days prior) (I've omitted the Redux because I don't think that one's too relevant.) 2007: announced on July 3rd; started on 6th (announced 3 days prior) 2006: announced on June 23rd; began on 30th (announced 7 days prior) So...that's quite a range...it could be announced within the next few days, or it could be announced during the week it'll begin.

Jun 29, 2009, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#14
Helix Dreadlock Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Imperial Sanctum Guild: Legendary Drunken Masters [DUI] Profession: E/Me	Yes, they always do

Jun 29, 2009, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#15
Shewmake Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Profession: Mo/D	They haven't always had the same dates; Here's the info: "2008: announced on June 26th; started on July 3rd (announced 8 days prior) (I've omitted the Redux because I don't think that one's too relevant.) 2007: announced on July 3rd; started on 6th (announced 3 days prior) 2006: announced on June 23rd; began on 30th (announced 7 days prior)"

Jun 29, 2009, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#16
CronkTheImpaler Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: midwest Guild: AE Profession: W/Me	well??? im hoping it ISNT 3-6 ill be out of pocket. Im guessing there is no hard dates as of yet. thanks for the Info guys. Cronk

Jun 29, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00	#17
Kanna Banrai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inman, South Carolina (-5 GMT) Guild: Gameamp Guides Profession: Mo/	It was generally the weekend after teh 4th, But since the 4th is on a weekend, I would assume it iwll be the 3rd - 5th, with the finale on the 5th.

Jun 29, 2009, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#20
Dryndalyn Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007	It's usually the first weekend in July.