Curse

Gonzo_Neo · Sep 21, 2009, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Thx for the info Regina.

The Drunkard · Sep 21, 2009, 08:24 PM // 20:24

Thanks Regina, helps clear the confusion.

Why are people whining that the event was cut off? If the event is not a cantha festival or wintersday it never lasts for more than a weekend, why would it change now? Stop being greedy.

ivangl · Sep 21, 2009, 08:29 PM // 20:29

/demand Pirate weekend redux

Black Metal · Sep 21, 2009, 08:40 PM // 20:40

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

What happened was that the information about Talk Like a Pirate day posted on the login screen was taken from last year's text, but it did not reflect how long the event was programmed to last in the in-game event files, which run automatically. This resulted in the event ending early, according to the in-game message.

so, this being the 20th event where it didn't start or end as advertised, when do you think it's appropriate to start a little quality control? do these things matter at all?

El Presidente · Sep 21, 2009, 08:44 PM // 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

What happened was that the information about Talk Like a Pirate day posted on the login screen was taken from last year's text...

Last year's text was Sep 18-21. This year's was Sep 18-22.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Inter...e_a_Pirate_Day

Captain Herbalife · Sep 21, 2009, 08:46 PM // 20:46

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Originally Posted by The Drunkard

Thanks Regina, helps clear the confusion.

Why are people whining that the event was cut off? If the event is not a cantha festival or wintersday it never lasts for more than a weekend, why would it change now? Stop being greedy.

Maybe look at last years event listing and stop asking why people are whining.

http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/I...e_a_Pirate_Day

It should have indeed ran at least through Sep.21st at 11:59pm pst.
Not sure if the coding ran it that long last year, why its different this year.
I am sure they will give us a redux or some such to make up for it. Just hang tight people.

english storm · Sep 21, 2009, 09:28 PM // 21:28

Two stacks short of my target as i was planning to get them today and tomorrow. Oh well still got the majority of the grog i needed! Just got to figure out the best way to use it all now. Not going to complain about the event ending "early" as it was a free event after all. They didn't have to support it at all so any grog dropping time we got is a bonus imo

lucan hammercrest · Sep 21, 2009, 10:10 PM // 22:10

Maybe Anet should have done there job better and not false advertise and fall back on excuses on why they screwed up. Just another example on how not to run a buisness.

Regina Buenaobra · Sep 21, 2009, 10:23 PM // 22:23

UPDATE. I just spoke with Linsey. The event ending time listed in the message of the day login screen was a typo. The event was not intended to last beyond what was scheduled in the automated system, and according to the automated event system, the event ended on-time and as scheduled. Therefore, the International Talk Like a Pirate Day event will not be extended or re-run. We're sorry about the error, confusion, and inconvenience.

Meridon · Sep 21, 2009, 10:23 PM // 22:23

Wait a second... Didn't ArenaNET staff and the Live Team play this game? If yes, then how on earth could they have missed the error in the login announcement?!? Unless of course they didn't bother with telling people before the premature ending.....

Either way, something's wrong.

lucan hammercrest · Sep 21, 2009, 10:26 PM // 22:26

Took you guys how many days to figure that out? And now announce it. What are you guys the federal government becouse it seems to be run like it.

Pkest · Sep 21, 2009, 10:31 PM // 22:31

I was away for the weekend but was happy that there was still some time to farm this event according to the original announcement. So now instead of grog and merriment I can just skip right to a bad taste in my mouth.

dusty4444 · Sep 21, 2009, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Just a silly question... how can you typo TUESDAY instead of SUNDAY? such a common mistake...

Captain Herbalife · Sep 21, 2009, 10:36 PM // 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

UPDATE. I just spoke with Linsey. The event ending time listed in the message of the day login screen was a typo. The event was not intended to last beyond what was scheduled in the automated system, and according to the automated event system, the event ended on-time and as scheduled. Therefore, the International Talk Like a Pirate Day event will not be extended or re-run. We're sorry about the error, confusion, and inconvenience.

Then it was changed from last year.

lilDeath · Sep 21, 2009, 10:42 PM // 22:42

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Originally Posted by Meridon

Wait a second... Didn't ArenaNET staff and the Live Team play this game? If yes, then how on earth could they have missed the error in the login announcement?!? Unless of course they didn't bother with telling people before the premature ending.....

Either way, something's wrong.

Don't be silly. They are ALL busy 'balancing' the game and doing / creating / designing / testing / approving / changing updates to GW1.
Why would they play the game?

The rest is busy playing GW2 and couldn't give a hoot about GW1.

However, they really need someone that could actually pay attention to detail. I find this seriously disappointing (and frustratingly disheartening) since I am such a stickler for detail. Yes, they are only 4, but RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO man, do a proper job when you do something.
Hell, I will offer my services for free!

Anyway, no skin off my nose. I didn't care much for this event anyway. Nor did I farm at all.
I do have a say about how I see this though... and when I saw this thread, I couldn't help but wonder... "Oh God, what did they do now again...."

'tis sad.

New Buddha · Sep 21, 2009, 10:44 PM // 22:44

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Originally Posted by dusty4444

Just a silly question... how can you typo TUESDAY instead of SUNDAY? such a common mistake...

typo=we F'd up!

Black Metal · Sep 21, 2009, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

UPDATE. I just spoke with Linsey. The event ending time listed in the message of the day login screen was a typo. The event was not intended to last beyond what was scheduled in the automated system, and according to the automated event system, the event ended on-time and as scheduled. Therefore, the International Talk Like a Pirate Day event will not be extended or re-run. We're sorry about the error, confusion, and inconvenience.

Nice. The forum equivalent of being hung up on the phone by tech support.

Saph · Sep 21, 2009, 10:55 PM // 22:55

Why do we still have faith in Anet?

Oh wait, we dont.

It's sad how badly run this game is at times. How can you say one thing and yet do the complete opposite and have it always be a 'typo' or 'error'. Seriously, stop screwing up Anet. We know its what you're best at, but jeebus, its getting crazy stupid.

Karate Jesus · Sep 21, 2009, 10:55 PM // 22:55

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Originally Posted by Black Metal

Nice. The forum equivalent of being hung up on the phone by tech support.

Basically ^. Good thing I didn't have time to play all weekend and was looking forward to getting some grog today......oh, wait.....that's not good at all.

/sigh. This just seems more and more common. Idk why I still care so much. I really need to switch games :/

lucan hammercrest · Sep 21, 2009, 10:56 PM // 22:56

Wow a job you don't have to pay attention to, do anything, not fix bugs, nerf fun stuff, ignore Sf becouse fear it might push people away, allow certain "dupers" keep all the cash they got for ambraces they sold not to mention give them back their accounts. Where does one apply?