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Halloween

Hi Gaile!

Hey Gaile if you have some time mind asking the devs to add some quests or missions to halloween this year? It is the only festival that doesnt have any! If you need any ideas I have a few here. Also even if you can't make the devs add some tell me what you think of my ideas. Thank Gaile and have a great september!The Savior 11:30, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

I know Linsey has a few things she is planning for Halloween this year, mainly Teller of Tales who seems to be forgotten each year for two years in a row. Also, there HAVE been major changes to Halloween over the years, Costume Brawl and Trick or Treat bags being the two big changes, along with those sugar items that come in the Trick or Treat bags. Minor changes being the fact we get new hats yearly. Also, Kamadan only got the Halloween event after release. ^^" Katherinezoltin 21:11, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

Wintersday gets too much love. ToT bags instead of random drops (might as well have presents drop instead of random drops) isn't much of a change - Costume Brawl (Snowball). Halloween is beaten by every other holiday. (Side note: Teller of Tales was intended for the first Halloween, but couldn't be done, and it was forgotten about the remainder years according to Linsey). Quests are indeed needed for Halloween, but I think this should go on Linsey's feedback page. :) -- Azazel the Assassin/talk 22:53, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

The Guild Wars Halloween Event is my favourite of the whole year, and I'm really looking forward to it! (I love Winterday too, it's a very close second, but Halloween was our first, and for sentimental reasons and my enormous love of the holiday in general, I have to give that event top prize!)

I think it's great that you guys have ideas about expanding the event, and I love them! But for best coverage, I hope you'll post them as suggestions using the spiffy new system as well. :) -- Gaile 23:45, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

I got a large amount of suggestions for GW1, trying to refine them, but it's a tad large and detailed so I won't be getting up my ideas for at least a week or two. :p But I shall use the spiffy new system.-- Azazel the Assassin/talk 23:50, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

So Gaile how do I suggest it to the devs? I'd really love to see some halloween quests this year.74.173.107.209 11:50, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Oh and also I know it sounds silly but I trust you Gaile more then Lindsey.74.173.107.209 11:51, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

First you have to create a user account by registering. Then use the Feedback portal link in the navigation box, and read the rules, and follow the instructions provided. -- Wyn talk 11:53, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

(The above two comments are mine as I forgot to log in)The Savior 11:54, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Thank you wyn.The Savior 11:54, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

How to Get Guild Wars 2 Test Account?

hi,gaile.whats up! How to get guildwars 2 test account?--Weillz 00:39, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

If your trying to find out how to signup for the test krewe, here would be the right place :D C4K3 Talk 12:16, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

The GW2 Public Beta won't be out for a looong time (if that's what you were asking). --Alex Eternal 16:09, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

And Live Test Krewe got nothing to do with GW2, by now atleast. - J.P.Talk 16:18, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Thank you, I applied for has been submitted. Thank you very much.--Weillz 05:33, 8 September 2009 (UTC)

Swine Flu?

I must know

Is Gaile Swine Flu free? I heard Linsey and some of the live team got it during PAX and I was wondering if you were okay. Personally, I blame Oink for this, he keeps hanging around the weirdest people and getting lost Grenth knows where. Katherinezoltin 04:22, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Oink can't get sick, he has invulnerability. -- Konig/talk 06:09, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Just cause Oink can't get sick, doesn't mean he can't be a carrier.--Pyron Sy 07:16, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

I managed to dodge the Porker Phlu bullet so far. (And yes, I agree that Oink just may be a carrier!) Only a couple of people got it and they have recovered nicely.

If I have been a little quiet on the wiki this week, I apologize. I've been hosting our GM leads from the Austin and Brighton offices at ArenaNet, and we've had many meetings that may have made my responses a bit delayed. I'll be picking back up to my normal "many views a day" pace soon. :) -- Gaile 22:46, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Why people call it Swine Flu anyway? You can't get it from pigs. The virus has to mutate before it can infect humans. At that point it can't survive in pigs anymore. So we can't blame Oink. - J.P.Talk 23:02, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Ok, I concede that point Jope. We shan't blame Oink for the "swine" flu. In fact, all porcine creatures are hereby exonerated from being responsible for that curse.

But I tell you, don't ever get caught under the mistletoe with Oink. That snout is damp and I suspect he stated the cold that went around the office last Christmas. ;) -- Gaile 23:11, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

I'll try to avoid.... let's say he. Or is he a girl? - J.P.Talk 23:29, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Silly Jope, Oink's a heshe! -- Konig/talk 02:01, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

A shemale :P - J.P.Talk 08:53, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

I never really thought about it. I assumed male, but honestly, does anyone know for sure? And I suppose it doesn't really matter, eh? ;) -- Gaile 01:19, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Frog? Or Toad?

Despite the frog's name,hes more like a toad. Have we EVER seen him in water(Besides GMVM's and sanctum cay(i think)?),NO...so that could mean hes a land living reptile commonly known as..A TOAD. Im not saying hes green and has warts..Froggy(Toady?!)is awesom .. My alli made a spinoff of him..Called forggy(Typo intended)He lives in the lighthouse in LA international 1.--Neil2250 21:01, 14 September 2009 (UTC)

Well Neil, you've really done it now! I just casually mentioned your question to Froggie and had to sit through a 25-minute lecture on the differences between frogs and toads, and how the frog is a superior amphibian in every way. Note, I wrote "the frog" is the superior being. I did not write "The Frog" because my buddy is much too modest to say something vain about himself. He focuses his praise on his species, not himself. :) )

You ask if anyone has seen him in water. Absolutely! He and I picnicked on the beach in Kryta last week and did quite a bit of swimming. Incidentally, you really should see his little swimsuit -- it's the old-fashioned striped style, like this. And of course, as fond as he is of his chapeau collection, he usually sports a fashionable straw hat in the sun.

Basically, I wanted to caution that we all should be sensitive in our comments about Froggie's species. I witnessed the last time someone asked him if he was related to the hekets? The guy left town with little frog-foot-shaped bruises on his shins. Who knew Froggie knew martial arts? ;) -- Gaile 23:00, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Is Frog a part of the Hylek tribe? -- Konig/talk 02:08, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

Heavens no! Froggie says those guys have rotten dispositions and very poor dental health! :) -- Gaile 01:17, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Images Similar to Guild Wars

i think...

Ive came up with the Wierdest Picture ever... And it looks pretty good for sarcasm :S. Go to (Link removed due to evil people spamming bad things) Sorry i had to link, I dont know how to paste pictures on here yet :/.

Galie i rly want u to look at it :3 --Neil2250 21:35, 11 September 2009 (UTC)--Neil2250 15:25, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Fantasy is a very large genre, and it has a lot of well-known, traditional story elements and images. Oftentimes images in two places or in two games can look rather similar without there being any cause of concern. I honestly don't see anything alarming in the images; I can't even see one of the images at all. :)

If you feel there are possible copyright issues, though, you can submit a support ticket and they'll send me the data to review the situation more formally. Thanks. -- Gaile 23:05, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

It's the [EMP]'s guild website. It's all gw screenshots etc. what's so weird about that? -- Wyn talk 03:54, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Has the Frog...

I just gotta know, has he ever mimic'd Michigan J. Frog? x) -- Konig/talk 11:10, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

LOL! I remember that frog. If he does, I want to witness a performance! Katherinezoltin 18:00, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

Meh,if i saw a dancing frog,ide check what i was drinking...throw the bottle out the window and go to bed.Regaurdless of the time of day ¬_¬ --Neil2250 22:19, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

Froggie has an amazing set of skills, the likes of which no one has ever seen. Well, except for me, of course. But that's what happens when you're traveling companions -- you see your friends through all moods, all crazinesses, all flights of fancy. For instance, who would anyone have guessed that The Frog sleep-hops? But yes, that's true.

Specifically you ask about dancing, right? Yes, of course he dances. He's a fan of every step from waltz to samba, the swim to the polka. And, just between us -- because no one else will surely ever read this ;) -- The Frog and I have danced together by the light of the silvery moon many a time. Favourite spots: Lion's Arch during Halloween; Kamadan during Wintersay; the Maguuma Jungle after a refreshing rainfall. Heck, we've even practiced the cha-cha around the lava pits on the Fire Island Chain. :) -- Gaile 22:42, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

.....wut? - J.P.Talk 22:50, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Don't mind me, Jope. Too much moonlight. ;) -- Gaile 23:33, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

I heard moonlight can cause canser. Or was it starlight?

What's next, potatoes? :P - J.P.Talk 23:46, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

"The Frog and I have danced together by the light of the silvery moon many a time." - Sounds like you two are wiccans. -- Konig/talk 02:00, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

*ahem* *Wiccans. Besides, dancing in the moonlight does not make you Wiccan. It just either means you were bored in the middle of the night or were late to a dance. ^^" Katherinezoltin 03:10, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

Neither, actually. Froggie and I happen to love the nighttime hours. I am not a "morning person;" he is not a "morning amphibian." We are enchanted by Tyria at night, and particularly love the times when Lion's Arch is dark and spooky, such as during the Halloween Event. (Can't wait!) Couple a dark night, moonlight, a breeze off the bay, the sound of the wind in the trees, and the murmurs of friendly night creatures and this is the stuff of magic. And when that comes together, who can help but dance, just a bit? :) -- Gaile 01:23, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Exactly, and I am totally excited for this year's Halloween event, mostly because I know Linsey is brewing up something extra fun, besides more bad jokes. :P I expect you'll be attending the Horrorween this year? Katherinezoltin 04:29, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

I think Halloween is just a terrific holiday and I'll be making the most of the whole event, you can count on that! -- Gaile 21:15, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Might the dancing Frog be the great suprise you've been talking about? :D - J.P.Talk 21:38, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Oh no, no, no. Froggie is too shy to break into a dance in front of a lot of people. The Halloween surprises are completely different. Completely unrelated to amphibians. :) -- Gaile 21:41, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Appierances?

(Typo i bet)

as u can see ive been going to town on your talk page.. Just wondering if u were going to make appierances on GuildWars anytime soon,if so gimme a heads-up about it(IGN's are on my userpage)...Forggy the heket would like to meet froggy :P .--Neil2250 23:50, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Heya, Neil. I don't really make "appearances" in the game any more. I do still play, though, so I hope we'll meet up someday and we can introduce our amphibian friends to one another. Oh, here's an idea: I am a maniac for the Halloween event, so I'll be online most of the time that event is live. Maybe we'll see one another then! :) -- Gaile 01:05, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Wo-hoo!--Neil2250 15:30, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

GW2

Will the Frog be in Gw2? ... 1 very old frog...And posibly a gaile gray (GW1 character) Ghost? *Dun dun dun*--Neil2250 08:53, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

I thought it was common knowledge that the Frog was Zhaitan's general... awaiting the proper time to create his army of Gailes. 24.197.253.243 18:58, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

No way man, the Frog is a creature of light and life, not death like Zhaitan. I think it would be cool if we discovered The Frog just hanging out with Glint. (Satanael | talk) 22:21, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

/cough "The One Frog to rule us all!" /gets whipped by the servants of the Frog "Ouch, that hurt!!!!" --~~000.00.00.00~~ 22:23, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

Now you've done it -- bloomin' Froggie wants a crown. ;) -- Gaile 22:34, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Bad Andrew

i promised myself i wouldent post on here for a while(Im a chatter-box)

i was on Andrew patricks user page and i found THIS >:)

' If I didn't have at least one Ranger, Gaile would sic her evil hamster on me. ', Is it true u have an evil hampster!?--Neil2250 06:53, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

My first hamster was named Guilda. (Get it? Guild-a? :) She joined the team in 2004, living in the Community Team office at ArenaNet weekdays and at my home on weekends. Guilda loved to roam the halls in her hamster ball; she even charmed our office manager, Lisa, who confided that she'd never bonded with a rodent before but who found Guilda to be iorresistible. Guilda was our hamster mascot for about 18 months until she passed on to her reward. Guilda II followed, then Gwen. Gwen was the sweetest of all -- snow white and so very sweet natured. She died just two months ago and I miss her greatly.

My home situation has changed since I got the first Guilda, and I think it would be unkind to Franklin and Winston, my kitties, to have a little hamster in their home, even if it ended up being only on weekends. For that reason, I'm holding off on getting a new hamster for a while. But when I do, you can be sure I already have a bunch of cool Guild Wars-related names in mind. :) -- Gaile 00:22, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

How about... erm...heur.........hmmm........HOW ABOUT Lieutenant Shagu or General Kumtash or even Corsair Seaman?

Yes yes pun intended :P,How about harold?--Neil2250Im not leaving without a cookie 19:13, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

If it's going to be an evil hamster, then I would vote for Zhaitan, to keep up with the times and all. (Satanael | talk) 22:24, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

I say you name it Thorn if you get it around Halloween. ^^ Katherinezoltin 04:36, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Question about Survivor

Hello.

My Paragon is about to reach God Walking Amongst Mere Mortals without having died. And now i was wondering if you know of anyone else who has achieved this before? Kurald 00:19, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

Im not sure this belongs on Gaile's page.It has nothing to do with her nor tecnicle issues--Neil2250Evil mantis thing commands you to feed him cookies. 17:37, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

I seem to recall a player telling me about having achieved this one time when I was in the game. But I'm not really sure. I'll leave this up for a bit and if anyone has reached that distinction, perhaps he or she will post here. Congratulations! -- Gaile 20:38, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. And thanks for the reply. :) Kurald 21:23, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

It has been done before. There's a thread on Guru with someone who has made this achievement (pics and everything). I'll add the link as soon as I can find the thread (it's hard to find when you're banned on Guru). Karate Jesus 20:33, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

Oh, nvm, I think that was you. Haha. Karate Jesus 20:34, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

Why...

...do you put up with us? A F K When Needed 21:54, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

Because working for anet is her full time job? C4K3 Talk 21:56, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

Because answering questions not aimed at you is your full time job?

Putting up with constant abuse and childishness is not her job. A F K When Needed 21:58, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

It's not her job, but unfortunately it's an aspect of the job itself. Support is a job that has to deal with people, and people who go to support can very often can be abusive or immature because they are angry or scared (account just got hacked, why aren't you guys working faster, etc...). Some people might be mean on purpose, but for a lot of people it's really just that they are very emotional over what they have seen/what has happened. The reason she puts up with it is because if you're in support, you have a thick hide, you know how to keep yourself collected and deal with that type of stuff. (5$ this reply is close to what she says!) DarkNecrid 14:14, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

It's more simple, really, DN, although you make good points. I care about our players and I can look beyond the abusive members of the community to see the enormous number of good, decent, friendly players. I can't say that abuse is "water off a duck's back" for me, but I try to make it as much that as possible. If I stop caring, I won't do a good job, so it's a balance between not taking things personally and yet personally helping whenever I can.

The reason I try to answer questions that are unrelated to support is because sometimes it's not clear what is a support issue and what is not. Too, because I've been at ArenaNet since before God invented dirt ;) and because I once held a different position, people are sometimes unsure where to direct a question. So hey, it's ok -- I answer, if I can, or I try to gently head them in the right direction. -- Gaile 19:49, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

A Bramble Hornbow (gold)...

...has been reserved for your bow collection. If you want the bow, I will hold it until you have the opportunity to pick it up. - DamFiNo 08:22, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

Aw, bless your heart. :) I will try to get into the game in the next couple of days! Many thanks in advance. -- Gaile 20:39, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

StarCraft 2

On a scale of 1 to 10 how excited are you to play it? :o I really like how they are differentiating the single player & multiplayer a bit by having Single Player only units etc, but I know you used to be a StarCraft player so I figure you're probably psyched like the rest of us, eh? ^^ Let's hope Blizz can get it out next year lol. DarkNecrid 22:02, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

Oh StarCraft -- how I do love thee! To be honest, I've not been keeping up to date on the latest news about SC2, but even just the name raises my blood pressure a little bit. So yes, I'm looking forward to it very much. :) -- Gaile 05:39, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

Horrorween

Will Froggie be attending The King and Queen's Horrorween again this year? I heard this year Wicked hats are back in fashion. I would love to see you again! More to the point I have had my drunkard at 9,999 waiting for you, for a year almost! Time to work on that beer gut lady! :) Frozenwind 19:11, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

Hey, it's Halloween. Have you ever known me to miss an event, and especially a Halloween event? I don't come in an official capacity any longer, but I do like to join the festivities as a player. Not sure about the beer gut, but I'm holding at 9,997, I believe. :) -- Gaile 02:33, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Woot! ^^ Btw Gaile, guess what this Halloween is? My 5 year GW anniversary (I count betas)! I started playing this game 5 years ago, but strangely enough, doesn't feel like it's been that long. ^^" Katherinezoltin 02:54, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Wooot to you!!! You were at our World Preview Event, then? That's very, very cool! I was in San Francisco that night, doing a press party... and playing when no one was looking. The party broke up and... I played some more. :D :D -- Gaile 05:11, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

You know sometimes I rly wish I got to play GW earlier :) Only started playing at factions so I missed out on a lot of epic build :) If It weren't for The vids I wouldnt even know about GWFC ^^ Lilondra 06:22, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Just wait until the GW2 gatherings, I’m getting on a plane, I don’t care where it is the A-net team will be, but I’m going to give em' a big high five. Oh and about Halloween.... I think I could of quite possibly out done myself >_< (Good luck getting into District1) we are going to get wasted XD. Frozenwind 12:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

Yes I was in the WPE. My dad managed to get one of the disks and handed it to me on saturday as a surprise. That was when Katherine was created the first time. ^^ Katherinezoltin 03:00, 22 October 2009 (UTC)

Please tell me anti-syncing has been implemented for costume brawl and other holiday pvp 98.220.126.134 03:16, 22 October 2009 (UTC)

Right now, match entry works by taking everyone queued to enter across every district, dropping them in a bucket, and forming teams out of that bucket. (Assumably it only takes an amount of people equal to the amount necessary to form an even number of full teams.) That said, syncing is still possible, but less so now that there are more people in the bucket at any given time. ··· Danny Pew Pew 19:08, 22 October 2009 (UTC)

Let the war... begin...^^

Do you all remember "Hip Hop Routine"? You know, the awesome song The Frog and The Rabbit preformed during the "Farwel to GAile event"?

Well, I sure remember it... it is truly a masterpiece.

However... just recently, I started to wonder... who was the best rapper in the song? The Frog? Or The Rabbit? Maybe there is no "true" answer to that question, but you can always ask paople what they think...

Now it's time for people out there, to make their voice heard! Is The Frog, or The Rabbit, the best rapper? How to vote? Well... of course I thoght of that...

You vote using THESE USERBOXES!!! :OO

This user thinks The Rabbit is the best rapper in "Hip Hop Routine". What do YOU think?

This user thinks The Frog is the best rapper in "Hip Hop Routine". What do YOU think?

Everyone, post YOUR favourite on YOUR wikipage, and help decide wich little critter is the best at rapping!

Thank You for your time, ladies and gentlemen. Have a nice evening.Charocles 22:35, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

Explain plz.

(Belongs to user:C4K3 ) Explain plz.--Neil2250 . 00:18, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

I can't imagine why this is on my page. Could you please move it to, or create, a page about the subject matter? (If it's a support-related question, forgive me -- I just don't see that right now.) -- Gaile 00:20, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Whats wrong with a pantsDeath Sligher 00:26, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Ah, do you think it's the image that I'm supposed to "explain plz" about? I was reading the in-game text and didn't look at the image. Neil, if you're concerned about the art (as in the clipping that I note), please move this to the Bugs page. Thanks very much. -- Gaile 00:30, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Gaile, are you sure you're on the right page? This page is for casual chit-chat. Like, involving a funny screenshot showing a Tyrian NPC wearing boxers with hearts on them. :) -- FreedomBound 01:19, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Alright you guys! I looked at that image, honestly I did. I saw a bit of clipping, which I clarified in my comment above. But at no time did I see bloomin' bloomers with hearts on them! I've been really Super-OMG-busy today, but did someone change that image just a smidge? :D -- Gaile 01:36, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

LMFAO - Chrisworld 01:41, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

XD --Ellisia 01:49, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Do I hear a confession? Gad, if I missed heart-printed anything I'm embarrassed. I mean, I <3 <3s. :) -- Gaile 01:52, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

LOL, nope, image has been that way the whole time. :) It's ok, though, we all have those days. -- FreedomBound 01:56, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

...i think this is the best reaction ive ever got... GJ people :D --Neil2250 . 09:27, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Hai Gaile

Red, blue, or green? -- Armond Warblade{{Bacon}} 16:10, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

Lavender, of course. ;) -- Gaile 06:15, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

Im back!

i havent left my mark here for a while :O ... i missed u at halloween(forgot dist. change) --Neil2250 10:54, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Hello Neil. I hope you're doing well. Perhaps we'll run into one another during Wintersday. I will be there a lot. :) -- Gaile 22:34, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Benwah's Recursive Bow.

It never ends! --RIDDLE 02:07, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I made a small typo. Make that "Recurve" and I think the list is up-to-date. :) -- Gaile 02:15, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

A friend just gave me the Bramble Recurve Bow. I typed it real slowly so I wouldn't do my usually mess-up. :) -- Gaile 21:34, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Idk, i quite like babbling reclusive bows. Tidas 00:04, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

oh NOES!

im stuck in a pickle(Help its too green in here)

No realy im in trouble,( i broke someones window)

No no REALY , i haz a problem( its asma DK how i spell it)

(Note,all above are true :O)

Ok,back on point- im stuck on which to get, Bows for you- or elite Kurzick armor for my necro :O Any NON-biast ideas? --Neil2250 17:02, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Buy a taco, there's an unbiased idea ;D--Unendingfear File:User Unendingfear Crane eats peanut.jpg 17:11, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Well getting the elite armor might be a bit more fulfilling as the list of bows is long and will take a while to complete, however your basically just chosing between selfish and selfless, damn morality. Also - asthma, I think. Tidas 17:17, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Double your funds. And then do both at the same time. --RIDDLE 17:27, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Oh there's no question. Get the armour for your character first, by all means. And finish up with the other things you want to have, seriously. The bow collection is a very, very long-term project -- it may take another year or two (or even more) to finish the complete sets for Greens and Golds. I hope that everyone who helps with the collection is doing so after he gets his own account spiffied up. I hope the bows are extras, for I wouldn't want to think people were sitting in starter armour because they've invested in a bow. ;) Being generous is well appreciated, but I don't want anyone to make huge sacrifices. (And that armour is really nice, too, so go for it!) -- Gaile 18:55, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Shal do!--Neil2250 22:51, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Bow Woe

Hey Gaile, thank you for your ongoing attention to the account hacking issues; surely you guys are working hard to prevent losses for everyone in the future. In this regard and on a personal note: I see you are a bow aficionado; you will perhaps share my pain in the loss of my most prized possession during this ordeal: File:User_Fred_K_Storm_Bow.png :( Fred K 23:22, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Dear lord. I just got tears in my eyes over a lost bow?!? Come on, I gotta get a grip.

Fred, I'm super, super sorry that you lost that. I have a version of that bow -- through my own gameplay and through the help of a few friends. (I keep all bows I'm given, so I sometimes have two that are close or even identical.) However, I don't think I have any, on any of my (many) Rangers, that are quite that awesome. As I've said before, one of the things I do is incident analysis and, occasionally, item retrieval and restoration, in the rare (and I do mean rare) occasions when we can do one. If I come across that bow, I will see if I can track it back to your account and if that's the case, I'll be in touch. (And folks, we do try to do that for all hacked accounts, it's just confoundedly difficult.) -- Gaile 05:19, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Gaile, I appreciate the effort. I'd like to say the generosity of some members of the community has been really surprising to me. Thanks to Wynthyst and Knox for both already replacing some lost items on the list I posted in my userspace, I have credited them for doing so. Knox put 30 ecto down on a R9 replacement of my bow! I was speechless; maybe I can save up and trade for a R8 one again someday. Sorry for using your talk page as a soap box on this post, but I just want to give these guys some recognition for being so generous and let you know that my opinion of humanity and Guild Wars has turned around. Fred K 07:50, 14 November 2009 (UTC)

Hey, it's ok to give credit to nice players here, any time. I'm glad you're getting things restored, and hope that you'll soon be back in good shape. :) -- Gaile 21:33, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Yep thank you, hey did you get my email I sent through wiki? Fred K 21:34, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

I don't rly get why your main goal would be to destroy people's accounts. Stealing their stuff is one thing (yes its still bad) but salvaging things that are worth **** to you is another :/ Lilondra 05:51, 25 November 2009 (UTC)

Just to wrap this up, I wanted to know add a note that Fred and I have exchanged emails, and we're up to speed on the discussion. And yes, Lilondra, I agree with you. I don't understand theft at all, but taking items that have no value is beyond that despicable act, it's almost a double helping of evil. :( -- Gaile 22:30, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

Is the frog named....

Roger ? Yseron - 90.14.98.207 22:53, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Wow, that video is made of pure wtf?--Unendingfear File:User Unendingfear Crane eats peanut.jpg 22:55, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

LMAO - Chrisworld 19:39, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Hi Gaile! It's Tender Wolf!

I'm sure you remember me. I found your Wiki page and have been working on mine. I'll add you to my friends list! :) Hope all is going well! Tender Wolf 02:34, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

... -Auron 03:01, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Nice to see you, Tender Wolf. Yes, things are going quite well, and thanks for asking. Keep in touch, now! -- Gaile 02:46, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

Auron -- please don't editorialize on my personal page and you know you were kthxbye. ;) -- Gaile 02:46, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

Wintersday Cards

What the hell..?

Hi Gaile.

A thousand and one thanks - the surprise of getting a Happy Christmas card signed by the gang really made my day! Is there anyone else I should hunt down that may have had something to do with it? :) Grateful and shocked,
John. A F K When Needed 12:08, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Same. :D That was so sweet! TY so very much, and happy Wintersday! Rose Of Kali 19:11, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

What happened? O__O--Unendingfear File:User Unendingfear Crane eats peanut.jpg 20:33, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Well, basically I got a Christmas card with ~15 signatures from ArenaNet. I also got a signed bit of GW II sexiness. "Order of Whispers armor" - Hyojin Ahn

What really meant so much to me is I've no idea why on Earth they picked me, so it means so much more.

Happy Wintersday everyone! A F K When Needed 21:49, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Well, how did they get your address? That might be the clue as to how you were "picked" for it. I was really excited about it, my husband showed it to me over Skype (it came to my US address, while I'm stuck in Ukraine for another year). Rose Of Kali 01:09, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

I've bought things online [e.g. Dwayna and Grenth costumes ;)] but then again, so have more people than I can readily imagine. A F K When Needed 14:43, 21 December 2009 (UTC)

Pfft, you guys are too analytical! How do we get addresses? Who gets picked? Well, it's simple: We borrow our list from Santa and Santa knows who's been naughty and who's been nice, and where everyone lives. :) -- Gaile 01:06, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

XD So Santa knew my U.S. address, not where I currently live. I guess he stopped flying to Ukraine after all that swine flu scare. 8-) Rose Of Kali 01:16, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Santa, being a humble man, would be the first to admit he's not infallible. I mean, he did leave me non-lavender slippers one year. ;) -- Gaile 01:30, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

A christmas card would indeed acknowledge the respect and thankfullness Arenanet shows at particular players havig a contribution to the game past year. Wonder why i didn't get one past 4,5 years :( Didis 17:19, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

There's also the problem that Santa might've gotten a wrong name in his book due to certain mistakes in the past when entering a certain list. Plus santa seems to not notice wether there're more than 1 GW players in a house, just saying :p but yeah, I haven't got one either, my brother did though but still I'd still like one :p Dutch Sunshine 22:31, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

5th year

So, when are we gonna start guessing our 5th year minis? :P (Satanael | talk) 21:01, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

¿ɟʇʍ I Was about to ask that O_o,ive already started guesing User:Neil2250/Minipet Predictions ...Rock FTW.--Neil2250 21:22, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Due to the release of gw2, and rarity is not important anymore, i would love to see the super rares. That is my guess. Didis 22:03, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

I hope they do something more special then minipets, I liked it the first year and the second year but then it got boring. And for a fifth year anniversary they should do something special, something they haven't done yet.

Anyway if they choose to do minipets again then I hope they'll do something else to. -- Qaletaqa Hania 22:05, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Interesting comments, guys. If we did not offer miniatures for the 5th year, what would you suggest, Qal? -- Gaile 19:50, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

Well, 5 years is kind of a bigger anniversary, maybe something to do with the 5 gods? An assortment of tonics/ everlasting tonics that turn you into avatars of the gods? Maybe god-avatar costumes? Or maybe something a bit more useful like weapons and off-hands from the gods? Maybe some quests that celebrate the fifth anniversary since the Lich and the Titans were defeated? (Satanael | talk) 21:06, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

I wrote up a suggestion that I think is great, I call it a "entity weapon". At first I wrote it up here but thought it would be to much to mention on this page. Sataneal might like it :P. -- Qaletaqa Hania 03:46, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

What do you think about offering 2 ranks of the title of your choice (except Koabd) ? Or 1 Statue of your choice in Hall of Monuments ? Or 1 minipet of you choice in a list ? --Shalgoesjapan 11:34, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

No. - Mini Me talk 11:38, 4 January 2010

I see no reason why mini pets need or should be removed on the 5th year anniversary... That's kind of dumb in my opinion especially since it is a milestone anniversary. I'm really tired of the online shop so while I'd like to see more costumes added, I don't want them to be cash shop. Of course this is exactly what's going to happen though, it's an absolute guaruntee that such a huge date is going to contain a cash shop update. Joy, let's all celebrate this wonderful day by buying things, that sounds fun! Personally I just had a great idea; adolescent Gwen should return to kill everyone like the beta events, she could be suffering from post-traumatic distress syndrome or something :D Just please do not remove mini pets for any year... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ аІiсә ѕνәи Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 04:28, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

Or maybe gwen-chan if having adolescent gwen is too lore-breaking or something. Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ аІiсә ѕνәи Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 04:30, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

Maybe something which reflects the way in ancient history a lustrum [1] was celebrated. There are also some particular animals involved, and a nice story to be told when traslated to the lore of GW. Didis 13:09, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

How about (the storyline based mini's) Koss and Melonni ring bearer, An Emmy/oscar statue for dragon fest actors. I also like the mini gods idea, minis based on the title tracks, just a few rolling off my head,69.76.147.203 14:05, 29 January 2010 (UTC)Wine

What about a mini you, like you get a mini of one char on your account of your choice. that would be cool

(Reset indent) Ok, ok, sorry about the delay. It only took me a couple of minutes -- why did I wait so long? NO clue. :) Anyway, please feel free to visit the new predictions page! -- Gaile 20:40, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Capricious Mischief

I just saw/read your blog. Seems interesting. ^_^ -- Lacky 03:03, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

I love it, I find it competely adorable. Though we haven't had a Christmas update apparently, kitties haven't been jumping onto the Christmas Tree have they? I know that was a major concern when my cat was a kitten. ^^" Katherinezoltin 00:46, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Hmm, yeah. The catnip penguin etc. could use a mention, but I'm surprised that there was nothing on the blog about the bathroom floor of fame. Come on Gaile! Updates! :D -- WarBlade 02:46, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Ahh there we go. An update. :) -- WarBlade 07:58, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

The owner of this wiki pages accepts no responsibility for the random craziness of the authors of Capricious Mischief. However, after noting an abundance of cat fur on my keyboard, I checked their blog and noted that one of the joint authors has updated with Christmas Joy: 2009.

Hmmm... no mention of the catnip penguin. Do you suppose he didn't make it past Boxing Day? ;) -- Gaile 19:38, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

Oh no. The catnip penguin had an untimely demise? What about the catnip rat? Or the bell mice? -- WarBlade 07:23, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

The Belled Mice are doing well. Mostly because they are still on the card in a high, unopenable cupboard.:) The catnip rat -- now named Ratty because the kits want a specific name for each toy -- is doing well. But I'm told he needs a new shot of "the green stuff" to freshen his scent. :) -- Gaile 07:26, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

(Reset indent) Franklin had a new adventure he wanted to share. I thought I'd let you know, 'cause I never can predict when those boys are going to post something. :) -- Gaile 06:41, 17 January 2010 (UTC)

Bow Collection

Hey, for your bow collection List at the top of this page. Is that updated? I have tonns of bows, and would love to help out.-Smerf 03:36, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Not yet updated I gave her the Shortbow, and 5charrbows which arent marked yet. I also got all 5death bow for her laying in my storage. But have seen her till now. Guess she has otherthings to do first besides her bowcollection:). Death Sligher 14:09, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

I had that marked up to edit a few days ago, but had to get into a conference call and forgot to save. I really need about a day to go through all bow carriers on all accounts and move them onto a single account -- alphabetized, of course. ;) I've pretty much done that now, though, so I think I'm up to date. -- Gaile 04:26, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

(Reset indent) I have one of the bows - I think the seedborn flatbow. (I emailed it to you a while ago).How can I get it to you? Oh, and I just passed ten million EXP!!!!Grafton 01:41, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Hi Grafton -- Thanks for your kind offer. You're welcome to use "email this user" on the left to get in touch with me, or you can mention a character name here and times when you're in the game and I will look for you when I'm on. :) -- Gaile 05:46, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

And Grafton, I hope you stop by this page from time to time so I can add: Holy cow, that's a lot of XP! :D -- Gaile 02:02, 30 April 2010 (UTC)

(Reset indent) Hello Gaile;

Thanks for all you do.

I'm unsure whether this is a bow you want, but a Vabbian Hornbow (white) just dropped.I see you have vabbian hornbow listed under your "wanted" list but it's classed as gold, so I'm unsure. Feel free to contact me on Will Dublin ingame, or reply here if you want it. Thanks, 86.173.17.186 15:44, 22 January 2010 (UTC) Will Dublin

Hi Will. Thanks for the note, which I didn't see at the time. It's true I listed Vabbian Hornbow, and yet you're right, I'm only trying to build a collection of bows in Gold and Green. I looked at the wiki page, and darned if I can tell if it's a common or not. I rather suspect I made an error on the list, but if anyone has seen a Green or Gold Vabbian Bow, let me know.

It occurs to me that the GWW would benefit -- and maybe I'm not seeing it properly -- from a designation that say "This is a Green item" or "This is a White (common) Item" or something like that. But again, maybe it's there and I'm not seeing it, or maybe everybody else knows all the weapon types without having it listed. *blush* -- Gaile 02:02, 30 April 2010 (UTC)

There are few items that drop only in a certain rarity, most of those are only in Nightfall. I wish they made them like in EotN, dropping at all rarities with 'Lesser' and 'Greater' prefixes instead having some drop only at common, uncommon and rare rarities. Several skins are left 'unseen' since uncommon drops are actually more rare than rares, due to them not dropping more in HM. So those that do not farm and go in teams see more common, and those that farm and go solo see more common, then rares, and then a few uncommon. OH, The Huge Manatee! Ancient, Steel, Elonian and Talon daggers are a good example of this. They are actually 12 skins, but with 4 different names.

When that happens for an item and its know, it is noted in the page with a disambiguation, or in the notes section. MithTalk 14:21, 8 March 2011 (UTC)