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Operative 14 · Dec 12, 2007, 10:56 PM // 22:56

Except bags can't be traded with items in them.

the eaglewing · Dec 12, 2007, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by freekedoutfish

If your stupid enough to buy a random xmas pressy off someone and pay a stupid amount because they say "it contains a really rare item" when you know it could be a char hide; then good luck to you in life!!!!

Do this, but dont allow people to exchange gold for them so no one gets scammed! Concidering its meant as a "gift" and "free" anyway!

thats the point... people wont buy it from someone else unless they have no brains at all..

this can not be used as an exploit to a scam because everone has commen sense... i hope o_O

This idea could do with a few minor adjustments though probaly.. but it could work..

and people who keep saying it could be exploited by a scam.. give me a good reason why this is a bad idea.. as its a "Free Christmas Gift" or w/e the name could be called.. also with he text under it "Free gift for a friend ingame for good xmas spirit, Double Click to open" somthing lke that.

freekedoutfish · Dec 13, 2007, 12:00 AM // 00:00

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Originally Posted by MagmaRed

So now you want them to rewrite the code for how the game handles trades? How would you allow an item to be traded, but not allow gold, or other items to be traded in exchange for it.

Idea is nice, but it is also ripe for exploits and scams.

A little sudo code...

//after clicking trade check the following

if (item = xmas pressy) and (gold > 0)

dont allow trade and display a warning

else if (item = xmas pressy) and (gold = 0)

do allow trade and enjoy

end if

...Wow that was hard!!!

Diddy bow · Dec 13, 2007, 12:13 AM // 00:13

If people insist on being stupid we could always have a dedicated pet style warning

the Puppeteer · Dec 13, 2007, 12:38 AM // 00:38

/sign
this would be a brilliant move for anet if they do this.
just to cover up the lately mistakes...

Arkantos · Dec 13, 2007, 12:50 AM // 00:50

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Originally Posted by Winterclaw

Well, they are already trying to copy WoW enough as it is so I don't see a problem with them copying another feature.

Yeay GWoW2 or whatever. :/

Because sending people christmas presents is a WoW-specific feature, right? I mean like who ever gave wrapped christmas presents before WoW did?

Anyways, not a bad idea, if ANet would be able to add it into the game.

Harrier's haste · Dec 13, 2007, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Or they could make so that we can drop these presents with whatever you put in it in towns and outposts, that way you don't actually have to trade with people, making it more fun and easiler.

You can't see me · Dec 13, 2007, 12:59 AM // 00:59

/Signed.

I don't think there should be a trade rule though. Giving them away for free. Honestly, people who don't look at the name of the time, which obviously wouldn't be "Wintersday Gift" or would actually be dull enough to fall for it deserve every empty box coming to them.

Qwertyfied · Dec 13, 2007, 01:00 AM // 01:00

/Signed, I personally would quite like this.

Winterclaw · Dec 13, 2007, 06:05 AM // 06:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

Because sending people christmas presents is a WoW-specific feature, right? I mean like who ever gave wrapped christmas presents before WoW did?

I'm just saying, WoW has it so every little thing that you copy from them that they've copied from elsewhere is going to draw a comparison.

Arkantos · Dec 13, 2007, 06:08 AM // 06:08

Yet you're the only one who's compared it? I really don't see why anyone would compare this, it's a christmas gift.

Roo Ella · Dec 13, 2007, 06:47 AM // 06:47

I like the idea but the gift needs to show if an item has been added like this.

Would save an empty gift box scammer or needs to be worth 0g or unsalable
as it was ment as a Gift anyway.

the eaglewing · Dec 14, 2007, 12:16 AM // 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roo Ella

I like the idea but the gift needs to show if an item has been added like this.

Would save an empty gift box scammer or needs to be worth 0g or unsalable
as it was ment as a Gift anyway.

Already said this before..

let me make it more clear for you
the name of the present chages when a item is put insde it.

Empty Chistmas Present = No Item Inside
Christmas Present = Item Inside

Also
If someone does try to sell this item with any kind of item inside.. it would take a compleat fool for someone to buy the item.. as its a "Free Gift" to people and can be stated in "Announcements" in the ingae log in page "if" this idea was put into the game this or next xmas.

oh and also to add.. When the christmas present has been opened the item comes out of the box and the box gets destroyed so it cant be used again.

Roo Ella · Dec 14, 2007, 09:38 AM // 09:38

I get it now didn't notice the name change plus shouldn't read posts when tired

It's still a good idea if it's implemented.

Just a concern here but what if someone was buying gold like 500k from a gold selling site
would this be a way to go undetected with the transfer instead of a straight out money transfer and
just drop 100k in each of the 5 Christmas Presents.

Perhaps make it so Gold can't be placed in the present.

Sleeper Service · Dec 14, 2007, 12:23 PM // 12:23

why restrain this only to wintersday events? A "gift box" feature would be nice, period.

when crafting, it would take on the name of the crafter :

"Gift from X"

that way you could never mistake it for an "official" GW gift

MithranArkanere · Dec 14, 2007, 01:04 PM // 13:04

The Hat Maker Could also 'wrap' things, XD.

baz777 · Dec 14, 2007, 01:21 PM // 13:21

/signed

nice idea

I want the option to put a pair of socks in the box, all i seem to get these days