Curse

Zoey Raine · Dec 17, 2006, 02:42 AM // 02:42

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Originally Posted by Kaleban

If they made it accessible to everyone like they did the dragon hats, then there wouldn't be a separation of 1337 and non-1337. Can't have that, we need some method to segregate players.

If everyone was happy, the whole economy breaks down and the game is ruined. Because everyone is happy...

how is everyone getting a wintersday hat gonna make the economy break down. i know its a example sorta thing. But its still a hat that we cant even sell. So, Yes I think keeping people happy on this one thing is worth it.

The Ernada · Dec 17, 2006, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Kaleban is being sarcastic. I least I hope he is. He's mocking actualy people who think items should be an elite status and the same people who think that if everyone gets things easily then the economy will be destroyed and the game ruined.

CyberNigma · Dec 17, 2006, 07:40 AM // 07:40

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

This Wintersday Festival is like the one last year, and like the Halloween Events of both 2005 and 2006: There are many appearances of Grenth and Dwayna during the course of New Year's Day, but that is the only day during which you can obtain the special hat. I do understand that this would be disappointing to those who cannot attend on that day, but it is a holiday for most and I believe we've planned nine appearances of the wintry duo (just as there were nine appearances of The Mad King).

We believe that the event is quite accessible while still rendering the finale meaningful and assuring that the items gained that day are special collectables.

I think it would help some people if they could afk without fear of the server disconnecting them in order to get their hats. I haven't noticed a problem in cities (only outside cities where it seems to happen, except at the boardwalk). I don't think I've ever seen it happen in under a few hours so I think they could still afk at least one if they are going to be leaving that day. if not, is it possible to allow afk'ers not to get the boot in order to do this stuff? As for me, I'll be there, switching out characters :-)

Shanaeri Rynale · Dec 17, 2006, 08:19 AM // 08:19

Last year one of the good ideas people had was to arrange for Grenth and Dwayna Districts and put the dist numbers on here so people could choose. That way everyone ended up with both sets or the hat they wanted.

Even numbered dists could be Dwayna, Odd Grenth?

Lykan · Dec 17, 2006, 08:24 AM // 08:24

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Originally Posted by DrD

What happened to the idea of a collector that stays behind for a week or so?

We had one for the Dragon Festival!

I bet they wish they had never done that

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.
Now its expected for every event.

dargon · Dec 17, 2006, 09:01 AM // 09:01

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Originally Posted by DrD

What happened to the idea of a collector that stays behind for a week or so?

We had one for the Dragon Festival!

That assumes that the hat is earned by collecting a given item, in the case of Halloween and Wintersday, this is not the case, you don't have to collect an item to get the headgear.

JMFD · Dec 17, 2006, 11:59 AM // 11:59

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Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale

Last year one of the good ideas people had was to arrange for Grenth and Dwayna Districts and put the dist numbers on here so people could choose. That way everyone ended up with both sets or the hat they wanted.

Even numbered dists could be Dwayna, Odd Grenth?

I believe it was the reverse last time. But you're right, getting that sorted in advance would help a lot!

Maria The Princess · Dec 17, 2006, 12:11 PM // 12:11

so we have a choice.... either celebrate new years eve or play gw to get a hat...

gg

Caleb · Dec 17, 2006, 12:19 PM // 12:19

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Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

so we have a choice.... either celebrate new years eve or play gw to get a hat...

gg

Life is all about choices. If this is the hardest choice you face this year, count your blessings and thank the stars above you.

Maria The Princess · Dec 17, 2006, 12:22 PM // 12:22

oh yes the choice is extremelly difficult. i think im gonna turn down my friends invitation to play gw all night long to get the hat for all my toons.

/endsarcasm

now seriously, wtf

Vilaptca · Dec 17, 2006, 12:23 PM // 12:23

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Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

so we have a choice.... either celebrate new years eve or play gw to get a hat...

gg

Do you really spend the whole 24 hours celebrating? Didn't think so...I'm sure you can take 5 minutes to stop by and pick up a hat or even two. Not a big deal.

Jade · Dec 17, 2006, 12:24 PM // 12:24

K, lemme get this straight. The hat event is happening on January 1st right? Isn't that a full 24 hours after New Years Eve? So, say the average person goes off to a new years party at around 8pm on December 31st. Gets hammered and passes out by about 3am. Said person wakes up roughly 6-8 hours later (roughly by noon on January 1st). Wouldn't that leave several hours in which to get a hat? I mean if, like a few of the posters above, you're going to be too wasted to get a hat, there is something you can do. It's called Alcholics Anonymous.

Blackhawk · Dec 17, 2006, 12:31 PM // 12:31

For all those people worried about being so drunk they'll miss getting a hat, just plonk a traffic cone on your head when you stagger home like most drunkard idiots do, and for "Elite" status, get one with a flashing light

I don't drink so I'm always the Designated Driver, and if you are drunk, DON'T DRIVE

Maria The Princess · Dec 17, 2006, 12:31 PM // 12:31

^^ do i really need to call AA if i get wasted once a year?

and why do u people right away assume that i will be drunk (or high)? i just have big plans thats all
my point is not that i wont have the time to log on gw (cuz i wont and whatever), my point is that it should be like haloween when u had at least few days to get it, cuz im sure im not the only one who will not have gw on my mind jan 1st.

xuemin · Dec 17, 2006, 01:01 PM // 13:01

it shouldn't be a problem getting a hat for european and asian based players since events tend to be based on PST time, meaning the event doesn't start till around 8am GMT and will actually end around 8am GMT 2nd January.

it'll just be a problem for american based players who partied too hard, and naturally for those who are abroad or away from a computer.

Dmc1281 · Dec 17, 2006, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Can you be AFK and get the prizes? I have to work that day.

Stupid Shizno · Dec 17, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42

it would be a nice idea if anet allowed the yule cap and grenths antlers (if infact they are the same headgear as last year) to not be customized until equip. so aslong as it stays in inventory, you COULD trade it, for free/money. doubt such logic could be implimented though.

Ninna · Dec 17, 2006, 01:45 PM // 13:45

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Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

my point is that it should be like haloween when u had at least few days to get it

it is like Halloween - Halloween 2006 hats were available for one day
http://www.guildwars.com/events/inga...k6/default.php

Njaiguni Blaze · Dec 17, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12

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Originally Posted by Mesmer in Need

when exactally is wintersday supposed to start? does it start on the 25th like that other holiday (to not offend anyone, i left out the name) or does it start later? because i really want a hat and cc's and im gonna be on vacation for the first part of winter break.

Since when is the word Christmas offending?

I don't believe in all of it, but I don't mind, and it's my opinion. And I don't think christians or people who believe in Jesus Christ etc. are going to be offended by saying "Christmas". I don't get it.

Anyways, back on topic, I'll get a hat for my mesmer, and that's all I need, I don't need 8 hats.

Skuld · Dec 17, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Here we go again