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Guild Wars - Game Updates

Current Guild Wars Game Updates

• — Update - Thursday, August 12, 2010

     (četvrtak, 12 avgust 2010 12:11)

  Skill Changes
  

  • Overload: reduced recharge to 5 seconds; changed functionality to: "Hex Spell. For 5 seconds, target foe suffers 1...3 Health degeneration. If target foe is using a skill, then Overload deals 15...75 damage to that foe and all adjacent foes."
  • Unnatural Signet (PvP): reduced initial damage to 10...60; increased damage to adjacent foes to 10...60; changed disable effect to: "All non-Mesmer skills except signets are disabled for 10 seconds."
  • Wastrel's Demise: reduced recharge to 3 seconds; changed functionality to: "Hex Spell. For 5 seconds target foe is hexed with Wastrel's Demise. Each second while hexed, target foe and all foes adjacent to that foe take 1...10 damage and an additional 1...10 damage for each second this spell is in effect. This hex ends prematurely if the target foe uses a skill."
  • Wastrel's Demise (PvP): merged with PvE version; this skill now functions the same in PvE and PvP.
  
  Bug Fixes
  
  • Fixed a bug that prevented Illusion of Pain from healing if removed early.
  
  Miscellaneous
  
  • Vincent Evan [Air Henchman] now uses the PvP version of Flesh of My Flesh.

• — Update - Thursday, August 5, 2010

     (četvrtak, 05 avgust 2010 12:11)

  Automated Tournaments
  

  • Updated the 2010 Automated Tournament Series Trophy in the Great Temple of Balthazar.
  • Updated the Automated Tournament map rotation.

Guild Wars - News

Current Guild Wars News

• — Community: Summer Events

     (petak, 13 avgust 2010 13:57)

  In this edition of Community News, you're invited to party with Forever Knights, and GuildMag has extensive War in Kryta coverage. Head over here to read more!

• — July GvG Tournament Results

     (četvrtak, 05 avgust 2010 17:12)

  In July tournament news, Whats Going On [sup] defeated Good Tactics [Good] to become this month's GvG champions. Congratulations to all of our competing guilds! For the complete list of this month's rankings, head over here.

  It's a new month, so the Zaishen Chest now offers a new tonic. Using keys will give you the chance to net yourself a Trapdoor Tonic, which will transform you into a spider! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our Zaishen Rewards Calendar.

• — Wintersday in July

     (petak, 16 jul 2010 17:12)

  Summer is heating up, so don't miss the chance to chill out at our Wintersday in July celebration! The festivities start today at noon PST and last until 11:59 PM PST on Sunday. Head over to our event page to find out the rest of the details.

• — The Battle for Lion's Arch Ends the War in Kryta!

     (četvrtak, 08 jul 2010 17:12)

  Months of warfare and suffering have lead to this one final battle between the diabolical White Mantle and the rebel Shining Blade for the fate of Kryta! Take up arms against the oppressors and make history in this climactic clash, which is now available in-game. Learn more about the epic War in Kryta here!

• — June GvG Tournament Results

     (četvrtak, 08 jul 2010 17:12)

  In this month's tournament news, Inadequately Retired [GoLd] claimed victory Russisches Quellwasser Vod [ka] to become our June GvG champions. We'd like to extend our congratulations to all of our competitors! For the complete list of this month's GvG rankings, head over here.

  Since it's a new month, the Zaishen Chest will offer a new tonic. Use those keys for a chance to find a Boreal Tonic, which will allow you to transform yourself into a norn! To see the full tonic schedule, check out our Zaishen Rewards Calendar.

• — Community: For Your Eyes and Ears

     (četvrtak, 01 jul 2010 13:57)

  Learn about GuildMag's latest issue and their podcast in this edition of Community News!

• — Community: Party in Shing Jea!

     (petak, 25 jun 2010 13:57)

  Gaming World Entertainment Network celebrates their website launch in Shing Jea Monastery, and Calaval Elwvyan has some cool videos to share in the latest edition of Guild Wars Community News!

• — Summer Fun at the Dragon Festival

     (četvrtak, 24 jun 2010 16:16)

  It's almost time for the Dragon Festival, the annual celebration of the rebirth of the Empire of the Dragon from the devastation of the Jade Wind. Travel to distant Cantha and join the festivities in the Shing Jea Monastery from July 1^st to July 4^th, where you'll find games of chance, rollerbeetle races, holiday quests and treats, and a visit from the Emperor himself!

  Explore the wonders of the Dragon Festival here!

• — Live Update: War in Kryta and GvG Changes

     (četvrtak, 17 jun 2010 13:08)

  The focus of today's live update is the ongoing conflict in Kryta, but we've also made several changes that address issues in GvG.

  To read detailed notes about today's update, head over here. For more information about changes made to GvG and an update on where we're at with upcoming skill balance builds, check out this month's developer's update.

• — Community: World Cup Mania and More!

     (petak, 11 jun 2010 13:57)

  Our German and French communities have some great updates, including a World Cup themed contest from Wartower and a chronicle of the War in Kryta from the French site Univers Virtuels! Find out about these and more in Community News!

Guild Wars - Community News

Current Guild Wars Community News

• — Community News – August 13, 2010

     (petak, 13 avgust 2010 00:00)

  • On August 21, Forever Knights will host a celebration marking their 10^th anniversary! This year, the guild turns 10 years old, and everyone's invited to their in-game party! They'll have competitions, epic prizes, and loads of fun. To top it off, Blade Radio will be supplying the music. To learn more about this celebration, head on over to the Decade of Forever Knights event page!
  
  
  • The latest issue of GuildMag is out! This special issue is packed with 28 pages of comprehensive War in Kryta coverage! Learn more about the lore behind the war and key historical figures involved in the War in Kryta. The latest issue is available from the GuildMag website.
  
  
  • The Saw Alliance will host a running competition, the "Road Challenge," administered by members of the South African Warlords guild. All details and logistics of this event are found on their event page.

• — Community News – July 1, 2010

     (četvrtak, 01 jul 2010 00:00)

  • GuildMag's latest issue is now available! Inside, you'll find articles about the asura, the lore of Orr, summer fashion, Weh No Su status, the goddess Dwayna, and more! Plus, GuildMag has partnered with Guild Wars 2 Guru to host a contest to win either a Shining Blade or a White Mantle costume code! It's all in the latest issue of GuildMag, available at their website here.
  
  
  • But wait! That's not all for GuildMag! They're also starting up a weekly podcast, the appropriately titled GuildMag Podcast. Brought to you by SabreWolf and Malchior Devenholm, the GuildMag Podcast will discuss the latest Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 news every week, so be sure to tune in!
  
  
  • D.W. Kirin finished documenting her travels across Cantha in time for the Dragon Festival! Take a look at her in-game photo blog, A Tyrian Odyssey, and savor the sights of the Dragon Empire!
  
  
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• — Community News – June 25, 2010

     (petak, 25 jun 2010 00:00)

  • The Gaming World Entertainment Network is dedicated to providing in-game entertainment and event support for the Guild Wars player community! You may remember them from their successful Haiti earthquake relief charity fundraiser earlier this year. Help Gaming World Entertainment Network celebrate the launch of their brand new website on July 3^rd in Shing Jea Monastery, Traditional Chinese Districts. They'll be partying all day long, with music, prizes, and fun! It all starts at 10:00 AM PST and runs until 10:00 PM PST. Head over to their website for more information about the launch event.
  
  
  • Calaval Elwvyan is a video maker dedicated to creating inventive Guild Wars fan videos. Check out Calaval's video creations, some of which include machinima, on his YouTube channel.
  
  
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• — Community News – June 11, 2010

     (petak, 11 jun 2010 00:00)

  • The time is now! The Football World Cup kicks off in South Africa on June 11. To make it even more exciting, German Guild Wars Elite fansite, Wartower, is holding a World Cup Prediction Game! You can win awesome prizes, including the grand prize of an 8GB Apple iPod Touch! For more information, visit Wartower.de.
  
  
  • Univers Virtuels has compiled a detailed summary (in French) of the War in Kryta campaign, covering all the major and minor events of this new chapter in the history of Tyria. If you happen to read the language of Moliere, check the guide out!
  
  
  • AriaSilverfyre is a video maker specializing in creating Guild Wars fan videos. Check out her videos on her YouTube channel!
  
  
  • The Photics—Guild Wars Edition fan ezine has been renamed to The Guild Standard with Issue #36, which covers recent Guild Wars 2 news.
  
  
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• — Community News – May 13, 2010

     (četvrtak, 13 maj 2010 00:00)

  • On May 7, the inaugural issue of GuildMag, an online Guild Wars fanzine, was released to the public. To celebrate the launch of the fanzine, you're invited to join GuildMag staff, readers, and supporters to the GuildMag Release Party! It takes place on May 15 in Abaddon's Mouth, International Districts 1 and 2 from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST! Join GuildMag for games, prizes, and trivia! For more information, check the event page! Make sure to stick around for the GuildMag After Party with more fun, games, and on-air prizes, hosted by the Gaming World Events team!
  
  
  • You're invited to the Ascalon Royal Family Masquerade Ball 2010! Join Countess Reapera, The Order of the Phoenix alliance, the Gaming World Events crew, and members of the Guild Wars community in Serenity Temple, International Districts on May 22 starting at 1:00 PM PST as they celebrate this year's theme: Hope. Come join the oldest and grandest player-run event in Guild Wars for a fourth year of prizes, games, and fun! For more information, take a look at the event page!
  
  
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• — Community News – April 29, 2010

     (četvrtak, 29 april 2010 00:00)

  • D. W. Kirin has just finished documenting her travels across the lands of Tyria in A Tyrian Odyssey, an incredible in-character travelogue of each area in the world of Tyria. She also includes several posts devoted to revisiting previously explored areas in Kryta. Join D.W. Kirin as she embarks on travels beyond Tyria!
  
  
  • Check out the new comic this week at Healbot Blues. What's Healbot's take on all this War in Kryta business? Find out here!
  
  

• — Community News – April 13, 2010

     (utorak, 13 april 2010 00:00)

  • Show your support for the Unseen Ones and their White Mantle associates! MantleCon 1080 AE, formerly known as the Mursaat Rally, will take place on April 17 in Maguuma Stade International Districts 1-3 starting at 12:00 Noon PST. You can enter a costume contest, take in the Golden Theatre play, join the Search for the Unseen scavenger hunt, and other great activities! You'll have the chance to win in-game prizes, too! For more information, visit the event post!
  
  
  • Gamers Giving Back and the Gaming World Events team will host a Toga Party in Chabek Village, Traditional Chinese District 1 on April 18 from 12:00–6:00 PM CST (GMT -6) in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada! They're going to host exciting activities that you can participate in, like Jeopardy!-style trivia questions about multiple sclerosis, global issues, and of course Guild Wars! They've got tons of prizes on offer, including an Aion wing code, a Bone Dragon Staff, Zaishen Keys, in-game gold, and much more! The out-of-game component of the event will see the event organizer and her family participating in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis on April 25 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada—and they'll be sporting togas! Join the Gaming World Events team in-game on April 18 to learn more about multiple sclerosis and to support this worthy cause! For more details, click through to the Gaming World Events website!
  
  
  • Lorenna De Vir and the TGtL Alliance will be hosting a community event on April 24 in the Henge of Denravi, International District 1, to celebrate the fifth birthday of Guild Wars! They have various games and activities planned, such as trivia, raffles, and much more! In-game giveaways include five sets of Elite armor, Everlasting Tonics, Aion wing codes, and more! Malibu Barbie of Gaming World...

  • — Community News – February 26, 2010

       (petak, 26 februar 2010 00:00)

    • Join the [KISS] Alliance as they celebrate their fourth birthday in their own unique way! Kiss Maragon is a two-day, riddle-based marathon through all four Guild Wars campaigns. You'll team up with [KISS] members to solve a series of riddles that will allow you to progress through the Maragon. As part of this event, the [KISS] Alliance will be handing out in-game prizes, including pets, weapons, mods, tomes, ectos, and more! The top prizes are three Obsidian Armor sets on any character of your choice! Kiss Maragon 2010 begins on February 27^th in Kamadan European English District 1 at 14:00 BST and February 28^th in Lion's Arch European English District 1 at 14:00 BST. For more information on how to participate, visit the [KISS] Alliance website!
    
    
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  • — Community News – February 12, 2010

       (petak, 12 februar 2010 00:00)

    • Feed your inner beast! The Brotherhood of the Shadows Alliance is hosting a Canthan New Year event, the [bots] Tiger Feast! Join them in Shing Jea Monastery International District 2 and American Districts 36 and 69, from 12:01am PST on Sunday, February 14 through Monday, February 15 at 12:01am. The Brotherhood of Shadows will generously supply all the feast items to the Canthan chefs, and they'll have random giveaways and other fun activities!
    
    
    • D.W. Kirin runs a great Guild Wars inspired blog, which documents a character's journey through all of the explorable areas of the game. Check out A Tyrian Odyssey, and revisit Tyria!
    
    
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  • — Community News – February 5, 2010

       (petak, 05 februar 2010 00:00)

    • Gaming World Events is hosting their very first Guild Wars in-game event this weekend, and it's for a great cause! "Gamers Giving Back to Haiti" will help raise money for the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts in Haiti. This six-hour event runs on Sunday, February 7 from 12:00—6:00 CST in Lion's Arch International District 1. On top of all the in-game prizes they'll be giving away, the Gaming World Events team will raffle off 10 copies of "The Art of Guild Wars 2" hardback books and a bunch of signed Guild Wars 2 art postcards, donated by ArenaNet. The goal is to reach $1337, because after all, we're gamers, right? Guild Wars Community Manager Regina Buenaobra will stop by to support the Gaming World Events crew. If you're unable to donate money, please attend to show your support and have fun! Check out the Gamers Giving Back page on Facebook, the Official Guild Wars Wiki event page, or this forum post on Guild Wars Guru for more information on the event, and how you can help the earthquake victims in Haiti.
    
    
    • Celebrate Canthan New Year with the "Eye of the Tiger" event, brought to you by M A L I B U Barbie, Anolie Midknight, Daniel Frozenwind, and DJ Popcorn. Join them for an in-game celebration of Canthan New Year and the upcoming Year of the Tiger! They'll have lots of in-game prizes and other cool stuff to give away. For more details, please see their event page!
    
    
    • We're always on the lookout for new Guild Wars blogs, and this one hit our inboxes via Twitter. Guild Wars Bard, written by Laird (@HexDSL), features tutorials, commentary, and discussions about the game and community. Laird, an experienced podcaster, currently...

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• — Unearthing the Necromancer

     (utorak, 24 avgust 2010 15:12)

  Just in time for gamescom, we've dug up the necromancer, a master of dark arts who wields the power of death... and life! This sinister Guild Wars 2 profession can summon undead minions, suck the life force from enemies, and cheat death with the eerie Death Shroud ability! Unearth the uncanny necromancer and his strange abilities here!

• — Watch Our MMO Manifesto Video

     (utorak, 10 avgust 2010 14:53)

  In our new MMO Manifesto video, ArenaNet Studio Lead Mike O'Brien and key creators explain how Guild Wars 2 will defy MMO conventions and create a new kind of game - free from boring grind and static, unchanging worlds. Loaded with incredible gameplay footage, the MMO Manifesto video charts a bold new direction in gaming. Watch it right here!

• — Wall to Wall Gamescom Coverage!

     (petak, 06 avgust 2010 18:47)

  ArenaNet is hitting gamescom in a big way this year, with the world premiere of the Guild Wars 2 live demo and a weekend full of swag and surprises! If you're lucky enough to attend gamescom 2010 in Cologne, Germany, put the NCsoft booth (Hall 9, A11) at the top of your list!
  
  Everyone's excited to play the first ever Guild Wars 2 live demo. We've got 45 demo stations and a squad of helpful staffers, and we can't wait to show our game off!
  
  In addition to the Guild Wars 2 hands-on experience, we've got a lot of other cool stuff planned. We're giving away and signing copies of the Art of Guild Wars 2 and Ghosts of Ascalon, the first Guild Wars novel. Panel discussions with ArenaNet developers like Jeff Grubb, Eric Flannum, and Daniel Dociu will expand your understanding of GW2 and the game design process. We'll be passing out Guild Wars 2 art cards at certain times, which are your key to winning fabulous prizes. Plus, we've got a costume competition, a community party, and a couple incredible surprises!
  
  That's not all. Our fellow NCsoft title Aion has lined up a full slate of activities and fun for gamescom. Bookmark the NCsoft Event portal to make sure you'll receive a constant flow of exciting coverage from the NCsoft booth and a live video stream to convey the full gamescom experience!
  
  If you can't make it to gamescom, be sure to follow ArenaNet on Twitter and Facebook for updates and surprises from the show floor, and keep an eye on the ArenaNet Blog for behind-the-scenes info.
  

• — Free Ghosts of Ascalon Preview and Wallpapers

     (sreda, 14 jul 2010 21:29)

  The first Guild Wars novel, Ghosts of Ascalon, hits the stores on July 27^th, but you don't have to wait to read the first chapter! Check it out for free here (English only, Right click to save as), and then swing by our updated Ghosts of Ascalon page, which features a cool new wallpaper, a map of the book's setting, and an updated FAQ - right here!

• — Introducing the Ranger

     (utorak, 13 jul 2010 00:13)

  Presenting the ranger, a keen-eyed master of archery who can harness the power of nature or fight alongside his loyal animal companion. This Guild Wars 2 profession can lay traps, summon nature spirits, or barrage his foes from a distance. Discover the multi-talented ranger and his potent pets right here!

• — Player, Heal Thyself - Healing and Death in GW2

     (sreda, 07 jul 2010 19:18)

  Guild Wars 2 will challenge the way you think about healing and death in an MMO. Game designer Jon Peters shows how we break the mold with dedicated healing slots for all professions, new "downed" skills, decreased death penalties, and more! Learn more in Jon's in-depth article right here!

• — Enter the GW2 Costume Contest at gamescom

     (petak, 02 jul 2010 18:56)

  As you know, we're going to be at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 18-22, showing off the first public demo of Guild Wars 2. But that's not all - we're hosting the first ever Guild Wars 2 Costume Contest at gamescom, so start working on your costume now! More details will follow!

• — IGN Interview Reveals New GW2 Features

     (sreda, 30 jun 2010 20:28)

  IGN wanted to learn more about additional features of Guild Wars 2 -- stuff like feats, achievements, personality, and the many mini-game activities. Designers Curtis Johnson, John Stumme, and Ben Miller sat down with IGN to fill them in on the wide range of gameplay in GW2 beyond combat! Check out their wide-ranging discussion about the features of Guild Wars 2 right here! (English only)

• — Dociu Receives Applied Arts Award for GW2 Concept Art

     (četvrtak, 17 jun 2010 21:38)

  Our very own creative director Daniel Dociu won an award from Applied Arts, Canada's Visual Communications Magazine, for his striking Guild Wars 2 concept art paintings. Go check out these evocative masterpieces for yourself right here! Congratulations, Daniel!

• — Introducing the Warrior and the GW2 Trait System

     (sreda, 09 jun 2010 17:00)

  Presenting the rugged warrior, a master of weapons who builds up adrenaline to power his attacks! Learn more about the warrior and seem him in action here. Plus: check out the Guild Wars 2 trait system, the key to upgrading and enhancing your character!