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Kelsey Cain · Oct 28, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Can anyone confirm that any 'accidental deaths' that might occur in town during the mad king's visit, won't raise your deathcount?

dansamy · Oct 28, 2006, 08:42 PM // 20:42

Oh, I hope not. I know cut-scene deaths (intended ones) don't count. But, rogue minions killing you during a cut scene do count.

Cottage Pie · Oct 28, 2006, 08:50 PM // 20:50

yes, he did slaughter players last year, much to our delight and when we never had a stupid survivor title to worry about.

However, in the start to factions, the noob-explanation of the rez shrine does not incur deaths, even though you appear to die.

VitisVinifera · Oct 28, 2006, 08:54 PM // 20:54

personally if I had a survivor character, I wouldn't have him around when the Mad King does his thing.....no matter what people say....it's just not worth it

Cottage Pie · Oct 28, 2006, 08:57 PM // 20:57

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Originally Posted by VitisVinifera

personally if I had a survivor character, I wouldn't have him around when the Mad King does his thing.....no matter what people say....it's just not worth it

i agree, survivor title just isn't worth it.

Kotari · Oct 28, 2006, 09:29 PM // 21:29

There is a simple way to test it. Visit the mad king with a non-survivor character, and do the event. Check your death count before and after. If it went up, you know the deaths count. If it didn't, then your survivor characters can safely attend the event during the Mad King's next appearance.

duncan99 · Oct 28, 2006, 09:35 PM // 21:35

what is this event? just someone showing up and wave like santa or something?
can we get special items from the event?

Yanman.be · Oct 28, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Yes duncan.

Now, I remember that last year, it did NOT add up.

Kelsey Cain · Oct 28, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07

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Originally Posted by Kotari

There is a simple way to test it. Visit the mad king with a non-survivor character, and do the event. Check your death count before and after. If it went up, you know the deaths count. If it didn't, then your survivor characters can safely attend the event during the Mad King's next appearance.

Thanks - I had intended to do that but may only be around for 1 visit and really wanted the gear for my necro who has the survivor title 1 and is aiming for lvl2.

Someone from Anet really should confirm this or put a warning on the Halloween info page if deaths do count, as I can see a LOT of people getting really annoyed otherwise.

Kotari · Oct 28, 2006, 10:09 PM // 22:09

Well I should be able to get on for one of the early appearances (probably the 3rd one, at 9am est), so I'll do a check myself and post the results here, with screenshot confirmation for any doubters =)

eloc_jcg · Oct 28, 2006, 10:30 PM // 22:30

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Originally Posted by Cottage Pie

However, in the start to factions, the noob-explanation of the rez shrine does not incur deaths, even though you appear to die.

When I first started Factions the rez shrine counted as a death to me.

Cottage Pie · Oct 28, 2006, 10:49 PM // 22:49

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Originally Posted by eloc_jcg

When I first started Factions the rez shrine counted as a death to me.

I have checked this and as of a week ago it didn't count as a death

they must have updated it to fit with the title.

Fluffyx · Oct 29, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

When I /resigned in a mission and died it did not count as a death. So it is possible that dying sometimes will not count as a death.

VitisVinifera · Oct 29, 2006, 12:07 AM // 00:07

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Originally Posted by Fluffyx

When I /resigned in a mission and died it did not count as a death. So it is possible that dying sometimes will not count as a death.

sometimes isn't very reassuring for a survivor

Linksys · Oct 29, 2006, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Yes I was gonna say, try it with a nonsurvivor character first. If you die during the game, do you still come back to life and get the prize?

bubbadoll · Oct 29, 2006, 01:06 AM // 01:06

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Originally Posted by dansamy

Oh, I hope not. I know cut-scene deaths (intended ones) don't count. But, rogue minions killing you during a cut scene do count.

dont know if this is the same thing but after shiro kills u in the cutscene after completing the vizunah square mission.. i got a death.. some ppl dont and some do??dunno.. but i did not have a death before that.. i even wrote to support about it.. lol "Our developers will not be able to personally respond to you to let you know the status of this issue or any related fix, but please be assured that they are looking into the issue." yeah right..

anyway, it's funny cause i did the mission before and everyone skipped the cutscene but for some mad reason i wanted to do the mission again.. one person didnt skip.. and when i saw that we died.. i was like oh no.. and did a /death look.. 1 death.. bah.. so from now on, i just leave after completing mission.. no worries

Lynxius · Oct 29, 2006, 01:49 AM // 01:49

Well, heres a good solution for you.

Certainly you have at least ONE character that cant get its survivor title since they might have died at some point already ( you cant be trying survivor on all Characters right? o_O )

So you first bring these to the mad King and put the theory in action.
When you die, check deaths, and see if it was raised.
If it was, your safe at least and wont risk losing your title unneccessarily.
If it isnt, youl feel safe and be able to get fun(and an special Head thingie) out of Mad Kings excuses for murder.

Evilsod · Oct 29, 2006, 02:07 AM // 02:07

Why exactly would you take your SURVIVOR to meet the Mad King if your worried about getting deaths for it? Surely you have more than 1 character?

Whiplashr · Oct 29, 2006, 02:43 AM // 02:43

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Originally Posted by Evilsod

Why exactly would you take your SURVIVOR to meet the Mad King if your worried about getting deaths for it? Surely you have more than 1 character?

Because the prize comes pre-customized to the char you are using? So if you want said char to have and be able to use the item, you GOTTA USE THAT CHAR?

Linksys · Oct 29, 2006, 03:54 AM // 03:54

If your character just recently got to Lions Arch, it's probably no big loss if it does and loses the title anyways. You can try the game with a character that isn't going for the title and see how easy or difficult it is to do without dying. And if it does't count towards deaths, then it doesn't matter.

Oct 28, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#1
Kelsey Cain Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006	No Halloween Gifts for survivors? Can anyone confirm that any 'accidental deaths' that might occur in town during the mad king's visit, won't raise your deathcount?

Oct 28, 2006, 08:42 PM // 20:42	#2
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Oh, I hope not. I know cut-scene deaths (intended ones) don't count. But, rogue minions killing you during a cut scene do count.

Oct 28, 2006, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#3
Cottage Pie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham, England Guild: Taking Aegis Profession: Mo/Me	yes, he did slaughter players last year, much to our delight and when we never had a stupid survivor title to worry about. However, in the start to factions, the noob-explanation of the rez shrine does not incur deaths, even though you appear to die.

Oct 28, 2006, 08:54 PM // 20:54	#4
VitisVinifera Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Guild: HoTR Profession: N/Me	personally if I had a survivor character, I wouldn't have him around when the Mad King does his thing.....no matter what people say....it's just not worth it

Oct 28, 2006, 09:29 PM // 21:29	#6
Kotari Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Profession: E/Mo	There is a simple way to test it. Visit the mad king with a non-survivor character, and do the event. Check your death count before and after. If it went up, you know the deaths count. If it didn't, then your survivor characters can safely attend the event during the Mad King's next appearance.

Oct 28, 2006, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#7
duncan99 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norway, Oslo Guild: Glob of Ectospasm	what is this event? just someone showing up and wave like santa or something? can we get special items from the event?

Oct 28, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#8
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	Yes duncan. Now, I remember that last year, it did NOT add up.

Oct 28, 2006, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#10
Kotari Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Profession: E/Mo	Well I should be able to get on for one of the early appearances (probably the 3rd one, at 9am est), so I'll do a check myself and post the results here, with screenshot confirmation for any doubters =)

Oct 29, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#13
Fluffyx Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Courtney PantsuLand Guild: Death By Teazu [TEA] Profession: W/Mo	When I /resigned in a mission and died it did not count as a death. So it is possible that dying sometimes will not count as a death.

Oct 29, 2006, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#15
Linksys Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006	Yes I was gonna say, try it with a nonsurvivor character first. If you die during the game, do you still come back to life and get the prize?

Oct 29, 2006, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#17
Lynxius Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006	Well, heres a good solution for you. Certainly you have at least ONE character that cant get its survivor title since they might have died at some point already ( you cant be trying survivor on all Characters right? o_O ) So you first bring these to the mad King and put the theory in action. When you die, check deaths, and see if it was raised. If it was, your safe at least and wont risk losing your title unneccessarily. If it isnt, youl feel safe and be able to get fun(and an special Head thingie) out of Mad Kings excuses for murder.

Oct 29, 2006, 02:07 AM // 02:07	#18
Evilsod Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England Guild: Lievs Death Squad [LDS]	Why exactly would you take your SURVIVOR to meet the Mad King if your worried about getting deaths for it? Surely you have more than 1 character?

Oct 29, 2006, 03:54 AM // 03:54	#20
Linksys Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006	If your character just recently got to Lions Arch, it's probably no big loss if it does and loses the title anyways. You can try the game with a character that isn't going for the title and see how easy or difficult it is to do without dying. And if it does't count towards deaths, then it doesn't matter.