Curse

Missing HB · May 02, 2012, 04:23 PM // 16:23

If we assume that we don't have a proof yet that there are rare minis, then we should just sell the gifts unopened yes... Prices are really abusives, i saw 100e usually..

But if we just do some maths :
- 99% chances to get an old mini( assuming we got more chances to get purples, etc.. the average value could be at best 50k)
- 1% to get an asian one( including grawl, naga, yeti, let's say the average value is 5000k)

Mean average would tell 99% * 50k + 1%* 5000k = 99.5k, which is really far than those 100e..( I might be wrong on asian values, but even if we change it, the price is still really far from 100e).

go cubs · May 02, 2012, 05:26 PM // 17:26

Since there is no word yet, I am not sure if I will open my presents.

I will probably wait until I hear from someone getting a rare one then I will go for it.

**cosyfiep** · May 02, 2012, 05:59 PM // 17:59

sometimes I am glad that my characters wont age until this summer--so I get to find out what is inside (or not) bday gifts...though the downside is the prices have usually dropped by my bdays---such is life.
still waiting ...(doubt john will post again though----)

misamoriko · May 02, 2012, 08:16 PM // 20:16

God, why are people so butthurt over all of this? Big deal, I've played for seven years. No matter what I do, I'll benefit. Sell it unopened for some ecto, open it and ded what's inside, or sell the thing to people who actually need it. I honestly don't see any of it as an insult to veteran players.

People getting offended over this just reinforces the elitist attitude that so many people have come to hate about this game, me included. "I have GWAMM title, I deserve more stuff. I have a character who's seven years old, I should get the best minis out there, even if I don't play them, and spit on the players who've only been playing for 3 years."

Grow up, people.

And so many people keep saying "well if they would've told us the minis would be repeats, I wouldn't be so disappointed." Yes you would. No matter what ANet does, there will always be that one, stupid person who gets pissed off and gets everyone else all riled up.

There is no winning with some players, especially on these forums.

dare49devil · May 02, 2012, 10:56 PM // 22:56

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

especially on these forums.

-Wouldn't say that.. that's just how it is everywhere you look on any forum.

Showtime · May 02, 2012, 11:46 PM // 23:46

I don't usually do this point for point crap, but here we go...

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

God, why are people so butthurt over all of this? Big deal, I've played for seven years. No matter what I do, I'll benefit. Sell it unopened for some ecto, open it and ded what's inside, or sell the thing to people who actually need it. I honestly don't see any of it as an insult to veteran players.

Another crappy mini doesn't benefit me usually. They are mostly given away unopened for the last couple years. BUT it does help people get their homs filled which can help NCsoft sell more gw2. So you can check that bs attitude like they are doing us a favor here.

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

People getting offended over this just reinforces the elitist attitude that so many people have come to hate about this game, me included. "I have GWAMM title, I deserve more stuff. I have a character who's seven years old, I should get the best minis out there, even if I don't play them, and spit on the players who've only been playing for 3 years."

This game demands grind unless you won something or are given stuff. I've earned every title. What does 7 years have to do with anything? They are still selling gw1 and all the chapters, costumes, etc. This trumps all game age talk.

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

Grow up, people.

Says the guy playing the same game we are.

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

And so many people keep saying "well if they would've told us the minis would be repeats, I wouldn't be so disappointed." Yes you would. No matter what ANet does, there will always be that one, stupid person who gets pissed off and gets everyone else all riled up.

Some disclosure would have been nice especially after building the anticipation so high. Look what they did last year. New mini's are not too much to ask for. Neither is a confirmation of possible rare mini's and the rate. That info has public before so why is it all hush hush now? And it's only one stupid person complaining here or only one stupid person complaining that people are complaining?

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Originally Posted by misamoriko

There is no winning with some players, especially on these forums.

Yeah, do I really need to list improvements to the game that were made from our complaining. I don't like people who say to accept things like we're in some communist regime. If you don't like something, you should speak up. You don't want us to complain? You may be alone, but if enough people agree, then you will find some validity. If not, then it's probably you who's opinion is wrong.

Make your own thread about how wonderful the year 7 mini's are. After a day, it will look like this one and that all you need to know.

misamoriko · May 03, 2012, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Hey man, just expressing my opinions here. I just honestly don't see the fuss in so many people angry that they're recycling minis. I never said they were doing us a favor, I just expressed all the options available with the 7th year presents.

The 7 year thing was a point people were talking about pages back. With people comparing loyalty as age vs. how much they've accomplished as if it factors into what they deserve to get.

And the people who need to grow up? That's the entitled, elitists found everywhere. I really don't understand the need to point me out specifically, especially in the way that you did.

Finally, I never said anything about any kind of communist regime. If there's something wrong, yes, speak up, change it. But there are some tiny little things that sure, express an opinion, but don't go around blaming the company and treating yourself like a victim. That's all I meant by that.

Forums are for opinions. Opinions aren't fact. And I was just giving mine along with everyone else in this thread, thank you very much.

EDIT: I'll be woman enough to admit, I came off as a bit harsh. But it's only because I've had to endure a friend of mine bitching nonstop so I came here and some people were here doing the same. That is all.

Dayquil · May 03, 2012, 01:32 AM // 01:32

I just bought one from another player and I am WAY to terrified to open it. My oldest char isn't even 3yrs old yet so I don't want to think about what I could/would/wouldn't get ><

Fire Turok · May 03, 2012, 01:58 AM // 01:58

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Originally Posted by Dayquil

I just bought one from another player and I am WAY to terrified to open it. My oldest char isn't even 3yrs old yet so I don't want to think about what I could/would/wouldn't get ><

How much did you buy it for?

Dayquil · May 03, 2012, 02:07 AM // 02:07

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Originally Posted by Fire Turok

How much did you buy it for?

25e..................

the asassina · May 03, 2012, 02:35 AM // 02:35

bought pres for ~23e got a mini kirin

much kirins popping up oo?
edit: 2nd pres, charr shaman
dev trolling lvl is epic :d

Oni-Claire · May 03, 2012, 02:57 AM // 02:57

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Originally Posted by the asassina

bought pres for ~23e got a mini kirin

much kirins popping up oo?
edit: 2nd pres, charr shaman
dev trolling lvl is epic :d

u liked buying your kirin for 23e?

Dayquil · May 03, 2012, 03:27 AM // 03:27

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Originally Posted by Oni-Claire

u liked buying your kirin for 23e?

Exactly why I'm scared to open mine!

misamoriko · May 03, 2012, 03:39 AM // 03:39

I'm undecided if I should open mine or sell it unopened. I don't want to seem like a scammer if they open it and it's an old one.

So there's really no word about any non-recycled minis? None at all?

tummlykins · May 03, 2012, 03:56 AM // 03:56

It'd be funny if there was a bug and the intended asian minis that were supposed to drop weren't dropping. I'm surprised it's been this long and we still don't have confirmation on what's going on. Maybe it's time for some Stumme intervention.

Lordkrall · May 03, 2012, 06:23 AM // 06:23

Or maybe they are simply doing what they have always done:
Simply do not tell us exactly what drops and their drop-rates.

LocoStar · May 03, 2012, 07:22 AM // 07:22

I think the drop rate of "something new" should be higher cuz if in next few months GW 2 will be relased most players will move into GW2 and no one would care anymore about those minis.

Ill get my 7th birthday present in 2 years so most probably GW1 servers will be down then.

Fire Turok · May 03, 2012, 05:20 PM // 17:20

Let's get a large amount of scientists (GW Players) together and find/buy as many 7th birthday presents we can and open them all. Like 10k presents.

Olle · May 03, 2012, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Good luck finding 10,000 gifts
and noone will want to spend 500e+ for a bunch of Kirins, joras ect

Pewterbrain · May 03, 2012, 06:40 PM // 18:40

just saw a request for an undedicated monolith in Kamadan, but none visible on display...