Curse

You can't see me · Dec 14, 2007, 12:11 AM // 00:11

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Originally Posted by Jamster

Anet must think their characters have at least 8 heads now. Can't we have a chestpiece, gloves or something other than a headpiece for once?

Still, events are fun. I'll be glued to Snowball arena all Holiday

/100% agree.

Jaythen Tyradel · Dec 14, 2007, 12:11 AM // 00:11

I guess it is time to familiarize myself where all those items are for the Best Snowman Ever Quest.

Coal-Ascalon City
Pipe-Droks Forge
Hat-Lions Arch

For Grenchie Wintersday
Termites-By the dock north of Lions arch-talk to fisherman
Gunk-southeast of Temple of Ages
there was one more..I guess I will have to wiki it..
Garlic-talk to Necro on the beach north of Nebo Terrace
Dirty Socks-DRAT! How could I forget the streaking NPC outside of Bergen hotsprings.

Now I am ready to stand in Lions arch..and spam these answers to the clueless or lazy over..and over...and over...and over....and over....and over....and over...
What?
It's better someone gives them the answer (and correct one too) to get them to stop.

Also, I wonder how soon we will find out which person won the Design a Hat contest. IIRC, it will be announced on the 19th.

Neo Nugget · Dec 14, 2007, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Sweet, i was expecting some sort of new item, like a new transmogifier.

Still, i love the snowball arena and look forward to the new headpieces and quests.

Still hope for a surprise though

Phoenix Tears · Dec 14, 2007, 12:18 AM // 00:18

i hope just they give players this year the possiblily to win event hats of older events too. so that peoples, hwich had no chance to be on on those old events get this winterday the chance to win their missed most wished event hat XD

that would be nice *wants a Witch Hat for my Ele/Nekro, but missed the event

Nomme Moon · Dec 14, 2007, 12:20 AM // 00:20

I'm seriously beginning to think this event "team" lacks any creativity. They've had an entire year and all they could come up with was 2 new quests?

Failure. Sorry to be a 'scrooge', but this is pretty disappointing considering other MMO's events are completely different every year, and they couldn't even add another town to the list. That's what made it feel different last year, was because we had Kamadan decorated too. :/

Neo Nugget · Dec 14, 2007, 12:23 AM // 00:23

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Originally Posted by Kook~NBK~

O-ho! What are these "repeatable snowball fights?" Because of the word "another," I smell a new bit of fun!!!

Nah, they're just the pve UW quests. You even quoted it

Read above where it says the stuff for the snowball arena.

WinterSnowblind · Dec 14, 2007, 12:24 AM // 00:24

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Originally Posted by Nomme Moon

I'm seriously beginning to think this event "team" lacks any creativity. They've had an entire year and all they could come up with was 2 new quests?

Failure. Sorry to be a 'scrooge', but this is pretty disappointing considering other MMO's events are completely different every year, and they couldn't even add another town to the list. That's what made it feel different last year, was because we had Kamadan decorated too. :/

Yes, because I'm sure they have an entire team devoted to coming up with new events each year..

Nomme Moon · Dec 14, 2007, 12:26 AM // 00:26

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Originally Posted by WinterSnowblind

Yes, because I'm sure they have an entire team devoted to coming up with new events each year..

Uh, yes, they've said when they finished Factions they split up into 3 teams, two teams doing campaigns (nightfall and utopia, turned into GWEN) and then another team dedicated to in game events. I don't have a quote, but I'm sure someone will back me up on that one.

Not only that, but going by that same logic how do you know other MMOs do? How can they pull it off then?

Monkty Monk · Dec 14, 2007, 12:34 AM // 00:34

So are they going to have the Xunlai Tournament House wintergreen weapons again or maybe... They will have Rainbow Weapons this year. I hope they do. I need a Spear.

Danax · Dec 14, 2007, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Great, Wintersday is my favourite event in Guild Wars. I dont like how they nerfed the wintersday item list by taking out peppermint candy canes, but didnt replace it with another item.

I expected the same stuff as last year, and 2 new quests.

There is 1 thing I am a bit hopeful for. SNowball matches without leavers. (Occurs most often on Grenth's side, Yellow snowball is harder to use as effectively as Avalanche)

Hopefully this year, the leecher system will help. Please, anyone reading this, be courteous and don't leave, or leech =/

Here are some personal tips for the snowball arena:

Hidden Rock yourself before the match starts.
Use yellow snow as a condition removal when you are avalanched.
Use Snowball and Ice Fort at the same time if in dire need of health.
Ping your health if you're going to die, and have a present. Announce it in team chat if you're a fast typer.
Use the ";" key to pick up presents.

If you're a snowball strategist, play these professions. IMO, they work the best.

Elementalist - An extra snare is VERY useful, and if your on grenth's side, atleast you have 1 snare for emergency. This skill is the best IMO for stealing a present if no snares are available. Simply Snare them, Hidden Rock, Snowball, and tap ";" and the spacebar).

Warrior: - A Speed boost is great when carrying presents. Not much needed to say here.

Monk - Ice breaker can be helpful for keeping present carriers alive.

Ritualist - An extra stationary fighter can be very handy in fights, and can be set up to strike down weakened present carriers travelling to their base.

Necromancers - Not a favourite of mine, but a sacrifice could be helpful if a present carrier has very low health and is close to the NPC (combines well if the opponent is snared). Although, keep in mind you could be more useful to your team is you had a speed buff or snare.

Taurucis · Dec 14, 2007, 12:57 AM // 00:57

Anet's still doing the "once every three hour" crap?

I love the snowball arena, but I really wish that the events would happen more often... I mean, there's 4 hats, so we have to be able to log on from 12 PM to Midnight... Or do they come every 2 hours?

Shayne Hawke · Dec 14, 2007, 02:52 AM // 02:52

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Originally Posted by Danax

If you're a snowball strategist, play these professions. IMO, they work the best.

Elementalist - An extra snare is VERY useful, and if your on grenth's side, atleast you have 1 snare for emergency. This skill is the best IMO for stealing a present if no snares are available. Simply Snare them, Hidden Rock, Snowball, and tap ";" and the spacebar).

Warrior - A Speed boost is great when carrying presents. Not much needed to say here.

Monk - Ice breaker can be helpful for keeping present carriers alive.

Ritualist - An extra stationary fighter can be very handy in fights, and can be set up to strike down weakened present carriers travelling to their base.

Necromancers - Not a favourite of mine, but a sacrifice could be helpful if a present carrier has very low health and is close to the NPC (combines well if the opponent is snared). Although, keep in mind you could be more useful to your team is you had a speed buff or snare.

Ah, you've found my three favorites. Of course, I'll be playing with my Ritualist.

But in the long run, I think Warriors and Elementalists have a lot more power in the arena than any other profession. Monks and Necromancers are much more supportlike than those other three, and of the other five, I'd have to say that the Dervish has the only other moderately useful profession skill.

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Originally Posted by Jamster

Anet must think their characters have at least 8 heads now. Can't we have a chestpiece, gloves or something other than a headpiece for once?

Sardelac Sanitarium, gogogo.

BenjZee · Dec 14, 2007, 01:16 PM // 13:16

GOOD POINT! DONT FEED THE DWARF
i might sit there and play along

mortis corpus · Dec 14, 2007, 02:56 PM // 14:56

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Originally Posted by A Perfect Slayer

From the official website:

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 21st, Kamadan, Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, and Ascalon City will be bursting with seasonal joy. Make the rounds and gaze at ornate Wintersday decorations, talk to special NPCs, and engage in a host of themed quests, missions and games. Take part in one of nine grand finales—even claim a special headpiece as a memento—when you visit Kamadan and Lion's Arch during the 24 hours of Wintersday itself (starting at 12:01 AM Pacific on January 1st). Get the full details at the Wintersday 2007 event page.

www.guildwars.com

Hope to see you all there

SWEET cant wait ahhhh will be a long week to wait

MagicWarrior · Dec 14, 2007, 04:23 PM // 16:23

Wintersday definitely holds its own magical charm in Guild Wars. Guess it just reminds me of when I first started playing... and is still the highlight for me every year. Glad to see it again!

HawkofStorms · Dec 14, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53

Eles and warriors are hands down the best snowball fighters. Some excellent tips up there. Now if only I could somehow get only my teamates to read that post but NO ONE else, I could get another 20 win streak in snowball (very easy to do once you get a team of 4 competiant people).

MagicWarrior · Dec 14, 2007, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Instead of hats I would love to get a tonic that could be applied to existing headgear to make them permanently look like the hat. I never wear any of the hats because I don't enjoy critical hits to the head.

beregond · Dec 14, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Woot! Can't wait for wintersday.

Mordakai · Dec 14, 2007, 06:38 PM // 18:38

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Originally Posted by Taurucis

Anet's still doing the "once every three hour" crap?

I love the snowball arena, but I really wish that the events would happen more often... I mean, there's 4 hats, so we have to be able to log on from 12 PM to Midnight... Or do they come every 2 hours?

I think the Hats should be collected by turning in specific rewards (Frozen Globs of Ectoplasm for Grenth, and something else of Dwayna?)

But, you can get mulitple hats in one sitting: Long on exactly on the hour in a low number district (1-10). Then, as soon as Headpiece is recieved, go to a higher level district (either odd or even depending on what you got previously). You might even have enough time to switch continents and get one there too!

Prowlinger · Dec 14, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07

So who was the winner of the Wintersday Hat contest?