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Candyland. Everryyyyyyone has played Candyland at some point or another, and theres a song by Norwegian pop group Aqua called Candyland as well. I figure itd be funny to have a spirit along the lines of: Candyland: For 10....70 seconds, anytime one person/creature uses a skill that targets another, that target gains 5 health. Oooooo or maybe make it "all targets within range gain 5 health." Useless? Maybe. But man would it be funny to heal someone for 5 hp by casting fireball on them.--Ryudo 06:34, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

isn't Aqua Danish?? User Teo Sig Icon.JPG ^Teo^ 06:41, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Yes, Aqua are Danish. I don't think that they would be a very appropriate cultural reference for Denmark either. Rød grød med fløde perhaps, but not Aqua! :D -- WarBlade 07:54, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Pølse is like a must if you're gonna get a cultural reference for denmark.. i mean, cmon User Teo Sig Icon.JPG ^Teo^ 14:23, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
Ah, my mistake. Still, I was thinking the combo of their fairly popular Candyland song, plus the Candyland boardgame, would be something many people in many different countries could associate with.--Ryudo 01:11, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
I've never played Candyland... Maybe it's 'cause i live in Sweden but still.... User Teo Sig Icon.JPG ^Teo^ 06:43, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Just what is candyland??? i have no idea what it is, while I'm from Europe indeed (The Netherlands). Rhydeble 20:10, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
A kids' board game. Calortalk 20:12, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
Kids' games are a sweet idea. I learned that what I grew up with as "Chutes and Ladders" is called Snakes and Ladders in Great Britain. Wonderful game, and sweet memories. I'm wild about Clue (Cluedo in the UK), enjoy Monopoly a great deal (I have five different versions of that game), and The Game of Life, too. I'm sort of a board game nut, really. I'd love a reference or two to classic board games in Guild Wars! Come to think of it, we may already have a couple...? *ponder* -- Gaile User gaile 2.png 03:09, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
board games would be cool, Snakes and ladders deffently. maybe a 3d Guild wars version with a twist. Cluedo would be interesting as you could include many characters. Was it Mhenlo in the Jade Sea with a lockpick? who knows? Smithyben
Nah, it was Eve in the Crystal Desert with Verata's Aura. She sac'd herself to death. --Mme. Donelle 21:43, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

What is candyland? RT | Talk - A joyous wintersday to all 21:05, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

I live in England and i really don't know what Candyland is at all lol - Smithyben
Aha, I see, look up, Calor has answered for us brits RT | Talk - A joyous wintersday to all 21:11, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

Maybe some american indian references like the Great White Buffalo or the Thunderbird. Dementia 18:02, 1 April 2008 (UTC)