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[edit] 2009

[edit] June

Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
  • GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 19 June 2009
GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.
  • Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 12 June 2009
Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Sunspear & Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular mode. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
  • Double Tournament Reward Points -- 5 June 2009
Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

[edit] May

  • Double Rewards for Vanquishing -- 29 May 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold, experience, title points, and faction rewards when you successfully vanquish an explorable area in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scrolls effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).
  • Double Luxon and Kurzick Title Points -- 22 May 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 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. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
Guild Wars Wiki note: This means each Jadeite/Amber, skill, and guild donation will raise your titles by 10,000, 12,000, and 20,000, respectively.
  • Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 15 May 2009
Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:50 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
  • Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 8 May 2009
Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
  • Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 1 May 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

[edit] April

  • Happy 4th Anniversary, Guild Wars! -- 24 April 2009
To celebrate the fourth anniversary of Guild Wars, we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, April 24th through Noon Pacific on Wednesday, April 29th. Enjoy Rollerbeetle Racing, the Dragon Arena, and the Shing Jea Boardwalk, as well as in-game drops of birthday cupcakes. And for those with characters turning four, watch for your special Birthday Present, too!
  • Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards -- 17 April 2009
Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).
  • UNANNOUNCED: Sweet Treat Weekend -- 10 April 2009
This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 12, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.
  • Arena Bonus Weekend -- 3 April 2009
Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

[edit] March

  • Double faction in competitive missions -- 27 March 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
  • GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 20 March 2009
GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.
  • Special Items This Weekend -- 13 March 2009
Through 11:59 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Tuesday, March 17, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!
  • Double Tournament Reward Points -- 6 March 2009
Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

[edit] February

  • Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points -- 27 February 2009
This weekend through Sunday at 11:59PM Pacific (-8 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!
  • Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 20 February 2009
Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) in Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.
  • Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 10 February 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.
  • Alliance Battles Bonus -- 6 February 2009
Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

[edit] January

  • Canthan New Year -- 28 January 2009
Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. The event will start in Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific on Friday, January 30, and will conclude at Noon on Monday, February 2.
  • Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards -- 20 January 2009
Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific on Friday, January 23, through 11:59pm on Sunday, January 25.
  • Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 13 January 2009
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, January 16, through 11:59pm on Sunday, January 18.
  • Arena Bonus Weekend -- 9 January 2008
Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific time this friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.
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