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GWFiery · Feb 08, 2008, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Isn't it the year you were born, than the month? The month thing might be their rotation of what animal comes next, than based on year.

Gemini,Virgo is astrology and is based on Month born.

quickmonty · Feb 08, 2008, 05:42 PM // 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cacheelma

Where exactly does that info come from though? I've never heard of such thing. And in Asia, it's either Year of the "rat, rabbit, pig, dog, etc etc" or Gemini for June, Virgo for September, etc etc.

Wiki. Posted:
16:03, 8 February 2008 by RTSFirebat

Zodiak · Feb 08, 2008, 05:48 PM // 17:48

I dont know if anyone has thought of this but,

Reasoning:

Code:

If Celestial Rat Minipet = Obtained from Lunar Fortunes

AND

If Greased Lightning Minipet = Obtained from being one of the top 100 Roller
Beetle players

     THEN
     Number of Minipets = 2

AND
If Number of Minipets Confirmed = 2

     Then 
     Minipets 2 of 2

          Then
          Trading 3+ Mini Pigs = Not a Minipet

End

I dont know about you, but

explodemyheart · Feb 08, 2008, 05:55 PM // 17:55

I, like other people, only have 1 mini pig because I gave the rest away to friends and strangers who were unable to attend. Of course, if the reward is nice, I'd like to have it because I'm crazy and collect useless things like nobody's business. However, after the whole thing with the BMP, I'm just going to hold out until I see not only what it is, but if there will somehow be another way to obtain it before I freak out and spend 100k on mini pigs.

Bryant Again · Feb 08, 2008, 05:55 PM // 17:55

But...I love my mini-pig, I don't wanna give him away!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

For the last time, mini-pets are not a "gold sink."

A gold sink removes gold from the game. (ie, 40k armor is a gold sink)

Buying and selling mini-pets just moves money from one player to another.

This should probably be quoted a trillion times.

HawkofStorms · Feb 08, 2008, 06:20 PM // 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cacheelma

Where exactly does that info come from though? I've never heard of such thing. And in Asia, it's either Year of the "rat, rabbit, pig, dog, etc etc" or Gemini for June, Virgo for September, etc etc.

There is an NPC in Shing Jea that tells your character's their "fortune" during the festival based on what celestial animal they are. Although never explictly stated in game, testing/research has shown that each animal corisponds to a month. It is not "authentic," but better then having every GW character be one of 2-3 animals.

@Lonesamuri and others, don't be so quick to dismiss something and insult others without looking into it yourself.

**cosyfiep** · Feb 08, 2008, 06:33 PM // 18:33

I may not be an expert on the chinese zodiac but you get a birth year (say the rat...this year is the earth rat---there are different ones and the rotate thru the cycle of earth, wood, fire, and water and another ---there are 5...every 60 years yours comes up again---my grandpa and I were both born in the year of the fire horse)
and then there is one for the month you were born in IN THE YEAR you were born---since the lunar calendar changes every year someone born on say Feb 1 one year may be a pig and a rat in another.....
then there is also one for the HOUR your were born!!!!
SOOO you get 3 in total (I would have to dig up the book I have in storage about this, but its what I remember).

however, this probably has nothing to do with what anet cooked up....its just an fyi.

Tender Wolf · Feb 08, 2008, 06:49 PM // 18:49

I have a question - what do we get for showing that special collector more than one mini pig? I don't think that will guarantee us the mini rat, we'll probably have to get it the same way last year (buying it or preparing the feast right).

As for people selling mini pigs for 100k...wow, talk about a scam. After this event they'll probably be back down to 1k again.

Lonesamurai · Feb 08, 2008, 06:49 PM // 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

There is an NPC in Shing Jea that tells your character's their "fortune" during the festival based on what celestial animal they are. Although never explictly stated in game, testing/research has shown that each animal corisponds to a month. It is not "authentic," but better then having every GW character be one of 2-3 animals.

@Lonesamuri and others, don't be so quick to dismiss something and insult others without looking into it yourself.

Oh I've totally checked on it... and guesswhat? only the unoficial wiki has mention of it so far

If its not on the OFFICIAL WIKI, funnily, its not official

Darksun · Feb 08, 2008, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiak

I dont know if anyone has thought of this but,

Reasoning: *snip*

I dont know about you, but

Well here's your problem:

Quote:

If Number of Minipets Confirmed = 2

# of *new* minipets. Greased Lighting isn't new.

Zodiak · Feb 08, 2008, 07:07 PM // 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksun

Well here's your problem:

# of *new* minipets. Greased Lighting isn't new.

http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...08/default.php

"In addition to the festival rewards mentioned above, two special miniatures will be available this year. For those lucky enough to receive multiple miniature pigs during last year's celebration, look for a special collector with a celestial surprise for you. And watch those Lunar Fortunes closely. Your immediate future just might include a miniature Celestial Rat in your pack."

Two Special Miniatures

There isnt any notice of both being new, and yes I think the Greased Lightning Minipet is considered special.

I still hope I'm wrong

ForgeWhelp · Feb 08, 2008, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Pissed if the 8 minipigs I gave away for free would have gotten me somthing cool...

Zodiak · Feb 08, 2008, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForgeWhelp

Pissed if the 8 minipigs I gave away for free would have gotten me somthing cool...

Well there's always the possibility of buying the "item" from people once the collector comes out, you know people will be selling them, and chances are, for less then the purchase price of X number of Mini Pigs, for even less in time.

Unless the item or object comes customized, which seems to be the new way of thinking for ArenaNet since the Bonus Mission Pack came out.

of if what your trading your Mini Pigs in is actually a feature and not an item.

Ah speculation.

I still hope im wrong about my statement a few posts up.

ForgeWhelp · Feb 08, 2008, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiak

Well there's always the possibility of buying the "item" from people once the collector comes out, you know people will be selling them, and chances are, for less then the purchase price of X number of Mini Pigs, for even less in time.

Unless the item or object comes customized, which seems to be the new way of thinking for ArenaNet since the Bonus Mission Pack came out.

of if what your trading your Mini Pigs in is actually a feature and not an item.

Ah speculation.

I still hope im wrong about my statement a few posts up.

I don't mind having to buy the 'item' after teh fact but it's the kick in the teeth for being nice and giving away the pigs to peopel that didn't make the event.

Crimso · Feb 08, 2008, 07:35 PM // 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tender Wolf

I have a question - what do we get for showing that special collector more than one mini pig? I don't think that will guarantee us the mini rat, we'll probably have to get it the same way last year (buying it or preparing the feast right).

As for people selling mini pigs for 100k...wow, talk about a scam. After this event they'll probably be back down to 1k again.

maby but since there is a finite number of pigs(high but will never increase) and then thousands of them are deleted/traded for the new one there will be a smaller total of pigs meaning there value will increase(only just a bit more then 1k though 3k at max).

Zodiak · Feb 08, 2008, 07:37 PM // 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForgeWhelp

I don't mind having to buy the 'item' after teh fact but it's the kick in the teeth for being nice and giving away the pigs to peopel that didn't make the event.

ANet rewards Cheapness

KNOCK IT OFF! All you nice people out there!

(You know I love all of ya

)

Nemo the Capitalist · Feb 08, 2008, 07:37 PM // 19:37

RajaH>Anet

GG

Fight the good fight

Hollow Gein · Feb 08, 2008, 07:41 PM // 19:41

LOL!! I sold two of my mini-pigs a month ago for 1k each to make more room in storage. Knowing my luck, it'll be a uber-mini or something...Mini Emperor Kisu anyone....

The Bard · Feb 08, 2008, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guild Wars Newsletter

Pig exchange: turn in five of last year's Miniature Pigs and get a new and improved Celestial Pig.

straight from the newsletter. so now we know how many pigs and what we get.
(yes i posted the same thing in the event guide sticky)

Zodiak · Feb 08, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bard

straight from the newsletter. so now we know how many pigs and what we get.
(yes i posted the same thing in the event guide sticky)

Is there any link to this news letter?