Weekend events/2007

December

 * Wintersday is coming -- 21 December 2007
 * Beginning at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on friday, December 21, you can enjoy lots of Wintersday Festival fun, including special quests and activities, seasonal items, the Snowball Arena, and more. Get details on www.guildwars.com, and join the event through January 1st!
 * Special GW:EN  -- 09 December 2007
 * PLAY GW:EN NOW! This opportunity will furnish everyone with a chance to try out the expansion pack, and it's coupled with exceptional rewards of many kinds. This will enable everyone from lvl 10-19 to come into GWEN and be treated as lvl 20 Characters. Dont worry, if you do not have GW:EN get the Free access trial code off the guild wars Website


 * Special GW:EN Event Planned -- 08 December 2007
 * We have a special GW:EN promotion coming up this weekend. This opportunity will furnish everyone with a chance to try out the expansion pack, and it's coupled with exceptional rewards of many kinds. Watch the website for more information on Friday!


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 30 November 2007
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, December 2.

November

 * Special Treats this Weekend -- 22 November 2007
 * According to our wandering reporter, The Scribe, there are treats in store this weekend. The seasonal goodies will drop between 12:01 Pacific on 22 November and 11:59 PM Pacific on 25 November. (Times are -8 GMT.)
 * Double Rewards in Hero Battles -- 16 November 2007
 * Participate in Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for points scored and HB victories, as well as double Victory Points to bolster your Commander title. These double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, November 16 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, November 18.
 * Double XP for Elite Captures -- 9 November 2007
 * This weekend you will receive double XP for each Elite Skill that you capture. This experience boost will start at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, and will extend through 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific time on Sunday, November 11th.
 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 1 November 2007
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, November 2nd, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific on Sunday, November 4th.

October

 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 16 October 2007
 * Team up with your guildies this weekend to earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points. These doubled rewards start on Friday, October 19, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) and extend to 11:59 PM Pacific. (-7 GMT) on Sunday, October 21.


 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 9 October 2007
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, October 12, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard and Norn reputation points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7GMT) on Sunday, October 14.


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 2 October 2007
 * Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction. The fun starts at noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, October 5 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, October 7.

September

 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 25 September 2007
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, September 30.


 * Eye of the North Unique Item Weekend -- 21 September 2007
 * During this weekend bosses throughout the Eye of the North expansion will have triple the chance to drop their unique weapons. This increased droprate will start at noon (-7 GMT) on Friday, September 21 and will continue until 23.59 (-7 GMT) on Sunday, September 23.


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 11 September 2007
 * Starting at 12:01 Pacific time (-7 GMT) on Friday, September 14, you will receive double Tournament Reward Points for participating in Automated Tournaments for both GvG and 1v1. This increase will last until 11:59PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday, September 16.


 * Triple Experience Weekend -- 4 September 2007
 * Rack up levels and skill points beginning at Noon Pacific time (-7 GMT) on Friday, September 7, when you will receive triple experience for completing missions throughout Tyria, Cantha, and Elona, and completing repeatable primary quests in the Eye of the North expansion. This added boost will last until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday, September 9.

August

 * Double the Reward of Hero Battles -- 17 August 2007
 * Competing in Hero Battles this weekend will earn you double Balthazar faction for both points scored and HB victories. Double faction will be offered from Noon Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, August 17, through 11:59 on Sunday, August 19.


 * Dragon Festival Re-Dux -- 10 August 2007

July

 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 31 July 2007
 * This weekend, you will receive double fame and double Balthazar faction when competing in Heroes' Ascent. The fun starts at Noon Pacific on Friday, August 3 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, August 5.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 25 July 2007
 * Head over to your guild hall and kick off a GvG match to earn double GvG faction and double Champion points through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).


 * Double XP for Elite Captures -- 18 July 2007
 * Each elite skill you capture this weekend will net you double the usual experience points. The double rewards will start at Noon on Friday, July 20, and run through 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 22. (Times are Pacific; -7 GMT.)


 * Arena Bonuses this Weekend -- 10 July 2007
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. The double rewards last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 15.


 * Dragon Festival Returns -- 3 July 2007
 * Cantha will celebrate the Dragon Festival again this year through a multitude of fun activities in Shing Jea Monastery. The Dragon Arena and Rollerbeetle Racing will reopen; the Shing Jea Boardwalk will offer all sorts of games of chance; and the monastery itself will host a reenactment of last year's event, as well. Fun, prizes, and a special gift will be your rewards! So join the celebration at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, July 6th, and celebrate this historic event until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 8th.

June

 * Double Luxon/Kurzick Title Points -- 26 June 2007
 * This weekend, get double points towards your Luxon and Kurzick alliance titles starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, June 29. Receive double points for transferring 1,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. The bonus ends at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 1.


 * Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards - 19 June 2007
 * Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for both points scored and HB victories. Double faction will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, June 22 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, June 24.


 * Weekend to Dye For - 12 June 2007
 * This weekend, your chances of getting a dye drop will triple across Tyria, Cantha and Elona. The bonus begins at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday June 15th and runs through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, June 17th.

May

 * $100,000 Tournament Series May Championships this Weekend! - 24 May 2007
 * This weekend offers the last chance to earn qualifier points for this month's championships. The final GvG May Championship will start at 05:00 GMT on Saturday, May 26. The final 1v1 May Championship will start at 08:00 GMT on Sunday, May 27. You or your guild must have at least 20 QPs in order to participate in this weekend’s championships.

April

 * Guild Wars: Second Birthday Celebration - 25 April 2007
 * Saturday is a dual birthday for Guild Wars: It is the second birthday of Prophecies and the first birthday of Factions. This Friday we are kicking off a weekend of celebration, with fun activities for all, a special event item, and the unveiling of the 2nd birthday gift for those characters turning two on April 28th. Catch the details on the events page and enjoy all the fun starting at Noon Pacific on Friday, April 27th and running through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 29th.


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points - 17 April 2007
 * This weekend you will receive double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Check in with the appropriate resurrection shrine NPC to obtain the bounty, and double up on the rewards from Noon Pacific on Friday, April 20, through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 22.


 * Hero Battles Bring Double Rewards - 10 April 2007
 * During the coming weekend, you'll receive double Balthazar faction per point scored, and double Balthazar faction for each victory in all Hero Battles (1v1). The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific on Friday, April 13 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 15.

March

 * Heroes' Ascent: Changes & Bonuses - 27 March 2007
 * On Friday, March 30th, Heroes' Ascent will become an 8v8 battleground once again. This permanent change will be celebrated with a special weekend offering double fame and double faction. It all begins at Noon PDT on Friday, and the special bonuses will end at 11:59 PDT on Sunday, April 1.


 * FoW and UW Access Weekend - 20 March 2007
 * Players who have been looking towards The Fissure of Woe or The Underworld with an eye to its challenging gameplay and special loot will be pleased to note that this weekend offers free and open access to both areas. All statues of Grenth and Balthazar located within outposts will be active for characters who are qualified to enter these areas. Access will be at no cost, and will not be tied to a territory holding the Favor of the Gods. This free access will begin at Noon PDT on Friday, and end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday night.


 * Lucky Weekend Planned - 13 March 2007
 * Starting at Noon PST on Friday, March 16, PvP players will earn double Faction and Gladiator Points in Arenas. Plus, with a bit o' luck, PvE players may find a unique drop or two in missions and explorable areas. These opportunities will run through 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday, March 18.


 * Heroic Weekend Ongoing - 6 March 2007
 * Bring your Heroes or recruit new ones this weekend, for they will get double XP while they are below you in level. Plus, you will have double the chance of acquiring Hero armor upgrade pieces in Dajkah Inlet, Remains of Sahlahja, The Shadow Nexus, and Gate of Anguish. The event will run from Noon on Friday, March 9 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 11.

February

 * GvG Bonus Weekend Coming - 27 February 2007
 * As players prepare for the next rounds of the Guild Wars Celestial Tournament, we offer two benefits to PvP players this weekend: double GvG Faction and double Champion Points. The double rewards begin at Noon PST (20:00 GMT) on Friday, March 2nd and end at 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 4 (7:59 GMT on Monday, March 5).


 * Coming Friday: Gamer Weekend - 20 February 2007
 * From Noon PST on Friday, February 23, through 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, February 25, you can participate in three great activities: The Dragon Arena, the Shing Jea Boardwalk, and Rollerbeetle Racing. For each win you will reap rewards in the form of Victory Tokens, which you can then exchange for prizes in Shing Jea Monastery and the Great Temple of Balthazar. And of course you can work on your Gamer title, too. Join us this weekend for all the fun and games!


 * Canthan New Year Coming! - 8 February 2007
 * This month, we will be observing a new holiday in the Guild Wars world: A festival celebrating the Canthan New Year is coming to Shing Jea Monastery, with a passel of pleasurable pastimes and porcine plentitude for the populace. You can take part in smaller festivities in Kamadan and Lion's Arch, as well. Head over to the Canthan New Year's Festival event page to learn more about this exciting new celebration. We'll see you on February 16th!


 * Weekend Plans: 3-for-1 Fun - 6 February 2007
 * This weekend, you have the opportunity to test Heroes' Ascent with an 8v8 party size configuration and share your comments throughout the coming week. In addition, PvE players will enjoy a weekend's offering of free access to Canthan Elite Mission and a doubling of the drop rate for rare items in those missions! Join us this weekend, starting at Noon PST on Friday, February 9.

January

 * Testing Weekend #2 - 30 January 2007
 * This weekend, starting around Noon PST on Friday, you'll have another opportunity to test updates for Guild Wars. We're rolling in a significant number of skill changes along with updates to Heroes' Ascent, as well. We'll be leaving the changes in place this time, but will assess player feedback to help formulate future balance changes and updates, so we hope you'll try out these changes and provide your feedback on the fan forums.


 * Canthan Triple Green Weekend - 23 January 2007
 * This weekend, starting at Noon PST on Friday, all bosses in Cantha will be three times as likely to drop a green item. The triple goodness will run through 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 28, so get ready to go green hunting!


 * Test Weekend Coming! - 16 January 2007
 * This weekend, you are invited to test a number of skill balance changes and alterations to the Heroes' Ascent area. Join us on Friday, January 19, around Noon PST and try out the changes to the PvP area and to a number of skills. During the test and after, we encourage you to share your thoughts with us via our many fansite forums. The testing weekend will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 21 (7:59 GMT on January 22.)


 * Double XP for Elite Skill Captures - 9 January 2007
 * This coming weekend, you will receive twice the normal number of Experience Points for every Elite Skill that you capture in Tyria, Cantha, and Elona. So join us this weekend—with existing characters or perhaps with a new one—and double up on the XP! The event starts at Noon PST on Friday, January 12 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 14.