Curse

Sir Skullcrasher · Feb 21, 2007, 05:44 PM // 17:44

A Mini Cannon that turns anything it hit into a mini pet!

MagicWarrior · Feb 21, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

I vote for a bigger belt pouch (10 slots) - customized for the character.

jaymat · Feb 21, 2007, 07:17 PM // 19:17

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Originally Posted by The5thSeraph

Best. Idea. Ever.

Allow me momentarily to throw the connection to 2nd birthdays out of the window and say that if they sold such a thing... I would spend ALL my money on them.

That way at least, everyone could have their favourite creature as a mini-pet... the variety would be quite epic... and no longer would towns be dominated by Kuunavang and Varesh.

Furthermore, they would be effective indicators of where a character had been. Having Mini-Glint could actually mean something... as could a Mini-Urgoz. Of course I'd get a Mini [wiki]Mungri Magicbox[/wiki] and Mini [wiki]Star Ancient Koosun[/wiki]... ^_^ ...

*Glees*

O'course I know they'll never do it

.... but it would be SO awesome! =D

i would love if they did that, would bring some nice variety to the mini pets i would go to underworld a get a mini eternal guardian or whatever they are called

Sir Skullcrasher · Feb 21, 2007, 07:48 PM // 19:48

I hope we would know sooner what the "series two" mini pets will be?

wsmcasey · Feb 21, 2007, 08:19 PM // 20:19

If its new mini pets, then I hope they make them for more than just cosmetic/vanity items. Make them useful, make them fight, or auto-pickup drops, or make them have additional storage.

Konrow · Feb 21, 2007, 08:25 PM // 20:25

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Originally Posted by wsmcasey

I just wish the birthday present was based on the /age of your account and not your characters age. I deleted all my old characters a year ago, just before finding out about birthday presents and I missed out and never got 1. Now my new characters are approaching their 1 year anniversary, but my account is almost 2 years old.

same exact problem. I think this is something Anet should definitely take into account as I have been playing just as long as these other people they are rewarding but have to wait about 9 more months for ym reward because i decided my first two characters were not working out/i wanted to remake them.

Jecht Scye · Feb 21, 2007, 08:31 PM // 20:31

I'd just like to keep receiving mini pets. They sell nicely.

Former Ruling · Feb 21, 2007, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Interesting Tidbit: My oldest character will hit 2 years old around the same time my second oldest character will hit 1 year old (due to deleting of characters and such).

wsmcasey · Feb 21, 2007, 08:53 PM // 20:53

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Originally Posted by Konrow

same exact problem. I think this is something Anet should definitely take into account as I have been playing just as long as these other people they are rewarding but have to wait about 9 more months for ym reward because i decided my first two characters were not working out/i wanted to remake them.

Well well well, I guess I'm not the only one after all.

This is what happens when new hairstyles and faces are introducted to new chapters and you have no available character slots to make new characters. This was prior to anyone reaching their 1 year anniversary so know one new about getting a present and this was prior to anyone being able to purchase extra slots. If I knew then what I know now.............

I still vote for getting useful items. The comment about extra storage space would be nice. If they are cosmetic, then something like name changes, hair/face/skin changes would be awesome.

Slomo · Feb 21, 2007, 08:54 PM // 20:54

I'd be happy about anything really... it's a free addition to a great game..

But if i REALLY had to think hard: Auras or titles... yes that'd be neat... Auras for wpns/spits/whateveryour'eluggingabout that you could turn on/off, different colours for different ages... neat! Or the same for armor. Titles, yes, nice, good idea... Although "Geezer (1), Old Fart (2)" and so on might offend some ppl...

Dervish Gnome · Feb 22, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35

A second year Birthday present would have to be something special. Another mini pet wouldn't show just how long you've been there unless it was assigned as a second year present and nothing else (But where is the fun in that?)

However, for my character's second year birthday I would enjoy having a new skill made that could be activated in towns. Like say I press number 6 on my skill bar and a spotlight falls on me as a heavenly tune belts out "Happy Birthday to You!" *haha*

Oh sigh...that would be great! And all the first year players would be envious of me

*MUAHAHAHA*

Sir Skullcrasher · Feb 22, 2007, 12:44 AM // 00:44

As long as it's something special to show that we're in our second years on that characters, I wouldn't mind getting anything.

Roshi_ikkyu · Feb 22, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51

I feel sorry for the people with Accounts that will reach 2 yrs old and recieve nothing. I think they should perhaps get a random mini-pet.
But it should be different if your Character/s turns 2 yrs old. Thats far harder to achieve then just an account ageing.

Having a character slot reach 2 years old should be something worthy and should be a true distinction.
And for the repeat posters complaining about there accounts not getting anything seriously STFU and stop bitching, no one forces you to delete characters.
4 characters turning 2 in a few mths

woot!

Zaganher Deathbane · Feb 22, 2007, 04:06 AM // 04:06

After reading several posts in this thread, some people wants aura, some mini-pets, some weapons/items etc. My suggestion is why not let the people decide what they want. Anet should make a poll of the things that people wanted the most, then get the top 5 of that poll and make that options for the player to choose from. That way everybody happy. What do you think?

wsmcasey · Feb 22, 2007, 03:35 PM // 15:35

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Originally Posted by Roshi_ikkyu

I feel sorry for the people with Accounts that will reach 2 yrs old and recieve nothing. I think they should perhaps get a random mini-pet.
But it should be different if your Character/s turns 2 yrs old. Thats far harder to achieve then just an account ageing.

Having a character slot reach 2 years old should be something worthy and should be a true distinction.
And for the repeat posters complaining about there accounts not getting anything seriously STFU and stop bitching, no one forces you to delete characters.
4 characters turning 2 in a few mths

woot!

It is NOT, I repeat, is NOT harder to achieve a 2 year character vs. a 2 year account. You can have a mule character for storage sit there and rot for 2 years and never use it and still aquire birthday presents! It was actually much much harder for me to delete characters and start from scratch and bring them back up to the level of my old characters. Aquiring new items/armors/completing missions/quests/opening up the map in multiple chapters. (Seriously its much harder to start over than you might think).

It should be an all or none type deal. Its great that Anet is giving out presents to reward people for characters birthdays, but if your bringing gum to share with the 1st grade and 2nd grade class then you better bring enough for everyone. It was a half baked idea and Anet heart is in the right place, yet they didnt think it thru and overlooked a lot of people. (I did and I still do feel left out) Its rather rude of Anet to over look the rest of the Guildwars community in this way. Either give gifts based on account age or dont give them at all. Thats my opinion and I'm intitled to it. I wish Gail would chime in on this subject because I dont know if this problem was ever addressed. Please no flaming.

On another note, I am looking forward to getting a present since I had to wait for a year longer than everyone else. I'll even go as far to say that I would like a better present as compensation for not getting one last year

, but I wont
hold my breath.

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Originally Posted by Zaganher Deathbane

After reading several posts in this thread, some people wants aura, some mini-pets, some weapons/items etc. My suggestion is why not let the people decide what they want. Anet should make a poll of the things that people wanted the most, then get the top 5 of that poll and make that options for the player to choose from. That way everybody happy. What do you think?

That sounds like a great idea.

Ferret · Feb 22, 2007, 05:02 PM // 17:02

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Originally Posted by Zaganher Deathbane

After reading several posts in this thread, some people wants aura, some mini-pets, some weapons/items etc. My suggestion is why not let the people decide what they want. Anet should make a poll of the things that people wanted the most, then get the top 5 of that poll and make that options for the player to choose from. That way everybody happy. What do you think?

This has my vote...as do auras

MSecorsky · Feb 22, 2007, 05:08 PM // 17:08

It seems that birthday present #2 will be the second series of minipets, gathering tidbits of info here and there. That being said...

With round one of the minis being from Chapters 1 - 3, I'd dare guess that there's a chance round two will be from Chapters 4 - 6 (assuming a similar three chapters per story concept). So, if someone gets their second year mini, and it's a critter no one's seen before, remember... you read it here first!

Knightsaber Sith · Feb 22, 2007, 07:09 PM // 19:09

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Originally Posted by MSecorsky

With round one of the minis being from Chapters 1 - 3, I'd dare guess that there's a chance round two will be from Chapters 4 - 6 (assuming a similar three chapters per story concept). So, if someone gets their second year mini, and it's a critter no one's seen before, remember... you read it here first!

The first series of birthday minis was actually only Prophecies and Factions. I would expect mostly Elonian monsters for the second annual series. And recall, Factions was already out on the one year anniversary so it's not like you're going to get to see any secret monsters from upcoming campaigns, particularly since they aren't even finished and haven't been finalized...

Darksun · Feb 22, 2007, 07:21 PM // 19:21

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Originally Posted by wsmcasey

Its rather rude of Anet to over look the rest of the Guildwars community in this way. Either give gifts based on account age or dont give them at all. Thats my opinion and I'm intitled to it.

For all that it's worth.

Anet is also entitled to give presents out to whoever they want. Will you respect that? Or complain? They're mutually exclusive.

Sir Skullcrasher · Feb 22, 2007, 07:22 PM // 19:22

I wonder how many mini pets is in series two?