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Whisper Evenstar · Apr 25, 2007, 05:34 PM // 17:34

Check out the latest scribe for some interesting info: http://www.guildwars.com/community/t...ibe-070425.php.

Cupcakes and new minis..... yay!

TheRaven · Apr 25, 2007, 05:38 PM // 17:38

Awww, I'm at work and due to my company's firewall I can't reach the GW site. Can someone copy and paste the scribe message here?

MSecorsky · Apr 25, 2007, 05:40 PM // 17:40

The World Celebrates its Birth

The season of the Zephyr has always been associated with renewed life and birth. But recently, members of the Order of the Sky, working at the Astralarium in Northern Istan, claim to have pinpointed the exact date of the birth of our world. According to Emissary Dajmir, a visiting scholar from the Kournan province, the world's birthday will occur during this coming weekend.

The release of this information has prompted an impromptu celebration with a particularly sweet reward, although this intrepid inscriber of international information cannot help thinking that the merchants in Cantha may have latched onto this spurious astrological information for their own monetary gain. In any event, an exciting celebration has been planned, which should entice tourists to descend upon Shing Jea Monastery this weekend. Once there, celebrants will not be disappointed, as the ever-popular Shing Jea Boardwalk will reopen, along with Rollerbeetle Racing and the Dragon Arena.

In addition to boosting the local economy, the Boardwalk games will once again reward Festival Tickets that participants can trade for prizes. Twenty-five tickets will net you a prize, which could contain bottles of rice wine, red bean cakes, 5 Victory Tokens, or 1,000 gold. You can also win Victory Tokens in the Dragon Arena, Dragon Nest, or at the Rollerbeetle Races.

Those lucky enough to win a few Victory Tokens can trade five of them for Sugary Blue Drinks, Champagne Poppers, Bottle Rockets, or Sparklers. And, if you feel like spending tokens like there's no tomorrow, ten Victory Tokens are enough to acquire Crème Brulee, Flasks of Firewater, or one of three types of magical scrolls. If you prefer something really special, you can spend your tokens on a birthday cupcake. Now, let me assure you, these aren't your ordinary cupcakes. These celebratory cupcakes have been baked by Imperial Chef Tian, the creator of Canthan Truffle Delight, the dessert created for the Celestial Pig during the Canthan New Year festival. Tian promises a special surprise for any who ingest one of these royal confections. So good are these treats that they keep disappearing in mysterious numbers, and there have been scattered reports that various creatures have been spotted with frosting on fin, fur, and scale. This leads one to ponder whether the monsters have absconded with their own supply of the treats.

So, whether this weekend is the true birth date of the world or not, it should be a merry time for all who participate...and even merrier for the good merchants near my home, Shing Jea Monastery.

Mahk Delivers

The Istani toymaker, Mahk, has had a busy year. As you may recall, some months ago he was awarded a quite profitable contract from Vabbian investors. That bit of good fortune seems to have inspired him to new levels of creativity. With the recent announcement of a worldwide birthday celebration, Mahk has deemed this the proper time to release his latest line of toys.

Now, Mahk is remaining silent about the details of his latest line of miniatures. Every attempt on my part to pry answers from him got the simple response, "You'll just have to wait and see." I suppose all we can do is wait for some benevolent soul to hand out these new creations, perhaps as birthday presents. It does seem to be all the rage at the moment.

Keep your ears open for any mention of Mahk's new miniatures. In fact, if you're lucky enough to be among the first to receive one, be sure to display it proudly in town or share illuminations of it via your own scrolls and letters.

Kryth · Apr 25, 2007, 05:44 PM // 17:44

No... Nnnnnnooooooooooooooooooo

No more minis for presents, we want something original gaahh!

TheRaven · Apr 25, 2007, 05:46 PM // 17:46

Thx MSecorsky.

Yay, boardwalk!!! I love it when the boardwalk opens. Scarlet spends the entire weekend getting drunk, gambling and whacking wurms.

I think she needs a good AA program.

lyra_song · Apr 25, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53

good incentive to buy factions

Yichi · Apr 25, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57

finally i can afk farm the lucky title some more

I was wondering when they would bring those back. As well as rollerbeetles, dragon arena (dodgeball), ... yeah my weekend will be busy

Sir Skullcrasher · Apr 25, 2007, 06:02 PM // 18:02

I can't wait for the new mini!!

Bryant Again · Apr 25, 2007, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Indeed, only time can tell. I just hope it's something interesting. Already mention I'm not getting my hopes up, though. Not after the Canthan New Year.

Crimso · Apr 25, 2007, 06:16 PM // 18:16

Jeez I really thought we would be getting something else for the 2nd birthday and the thing said about the 2nd line of minis probably means we'll be getting more mini's for the 2nd present.

I ok with the boardwalk events but another set of minis for the 2nd birthday(they better all have the same rarity since 2 years and getting a white mini would be awful and not at all rewarding to a 2 -year player).

ducktape · Apr 25, 2007, 06:18 PM // 18:18

How am I supposed to choose between farming for cupcakes, racing beetles, and winning tickets? I need a way to play the same account on 2-3 computers, which is unfortunately impossible

Knightsaber Sith · Apr 25, 2007, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Let's hear it for more minis!
cheer*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimso

(they better all have the same rarity since 2 years and getting a white mini would be awful)

What difference does the color of the text on your mini make? A "white" mini that a first year character can't even get themselves isn't any less special than a gold.

WildmouseX · Apr 25, 2007, 06:21 PM // 18:21

finely will be able to spend the 860 victory tokens that i got stuck with after the new years festivle

Lexar · Apr 25, 2007, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Minipets again.. I'm really dissapointed. I guess I'll sell mine while the prices are still high if I feel up to the trade spam. Someone else who has been solo farming and willing to pay a large amount of platinums will end up with a new pet, all in the spirit of 2 years guildwars.

Knightsaber Sith · Apr 25, 2007, 06:34 PM // 18:34

I don't see how people can keep complaining that they didn't get something else. Why not just be thankful you got anything since they could've given you nothing >_<

Takeko Nakano · Apr 25, 2007, 06:35 PM // 18:35

New minipets. Oh hurray............

Seriously, ANet, that is so unimaginative. Why can't you try something new, rather than a gimmick most people have got tired of already?

Big_Iron · Apr 25, 2007, 06:36 PM // 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducktape

How am I supposed to choose between farming for cupcakes, racing beetles, and winning tickets? I need a way to play the same account on 2-3 computers, which is unfortunately impossible

Looks like I'll be spliting my time between Shing Jea Boardwalk and Nolani (farming cupcakes).

Lauryn · Apr 25, 2007, 06:40 PM // 18:40

At least you can sell them for incredibly inflated prices, hell I sold my Necrid Horseman for 100k + 5 ectos lol

Oh well, more moneh for me!

Darksun · Apr 25, 2007, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Oh man. that sucks,more minis? jeez. I really thought they would do something cool. ugh.. I guess there could be something really different about them.. dunno. wow.. I'm really disappointed.
Well.. at worst, I can make some moneys!

Lalita · Apr 25, 2007, 06:44 PM // 18:44

I wonder if Cantha chars having their first birthday will get the new mini's, or if they are only for chars having their true second birthday.