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Festival Hats

festival hats we dont seem to be getting Dwayna hats any help? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.140.3.241 (talk).

There is currently a bug within both Lion's Arch and Kamadan in which if a district is created after the event has started, then the hats will not be received or the event will not trigger and start at all. I believe Gaile Gray is looking into this though, however. -- Lacky 11:45, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

its not after event started lacky i had the bug and my dis had been around for several hours before start. --Nick123 11:51, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

Seems to be fixed now. Tidas 20:15, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

ZM

what does ZM mean?

What does ZM mean?--71.74.133.49 02:48, 2 January 2010 (UTC)Shot Bambies Mom

It might refer to the Zaishen Menagerie or possibly Zaishen Mission. — PmaN  02:53, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

Probably Zaishen Mission. calor (talk) 03:18, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

How do I get to EOTN

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Hi i just bought Guild Wars: Eye of the North Expansion, and i was wondering how to get into that game.. i already have the first 3 games although.. i havnt been to all of them yet on the toon i want to get to eye of the north in.. Can anyone help? Please and thanks.. --70.146.105.108 17:12, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

You need to be at least level 10. And in the main outposts (Kaineng, Lions, and Kamadan) It gives you alerts on who you need to talk to.-- anguard 17:23, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

See Campaign travel for specifics on how to get to Eye of the North from each campaign. -- Wyn talk 02:08, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

After Dragons lair

I have over an half an hour fought my way through the mission of dragons lair until i defeated the facet of strength after i went into the portal i skipped the scene and it ended with me in front of glint.

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( I was thinking to myself what now) i looked at the map and i had finished the mission so i teleported elsewhere. I then found out while reading the wiki article on dragons lair that you go into a portal and appear in droknar's forge. My question is- Do i have to do the mission all over again to access the portal??? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 124.182.117.199 (talk).

Talk to Glint. If all else fails, pick up an egg, try to do the bonus, and you will be sent to Droknar's after that...--Fighterdoken 07:01, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Yea, you have to do the mission again if Droknar's Forge doesn't appear on your map. -- ab.er.rant 10:27, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Bonus Mission Pack Weapons

If I deleted a character with a Bonus Mission Pack weapon on it, can I ever get the weapon again, or will it be lost forever? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 97.125.103.89 (talk).

That particular weapon is gone, but you can get another one by replaying the bonus mission. -- FreedomBound 13:13, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Polar bear mini

Again another year goes by I was wondering what is the odds of getting a polar bear mini drop from winterfest quest. I really couldn't say how many times I've done the quest,because I was trying to enjoy the rest of the winterfest activities. But I did do alot of the quest for bear. I was hoping it would a little easyer to get like the celesial mini. I really wanted to have one for my collection without having to spend the whole of winterfest just that quest. \=[ I saw a post on http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:Regina_Buenaobra/Journal#Festival_Hats_-_1_January_2010 about a possible redux of winterfest maybe could get the drop rate better please. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Herman (talk).

True, the droprate is extremely low, and no official statement about the exact droprate has been given out. Players theorized it is less than 1 in 2000, but it remains anyone's guess. Any suggestions should go to the Feedback Portal. ---- Arduin 16:33, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

help

yeah i dont know what my guild wars password is can you help me !!!!!!--76.177.195.13 19:02, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

All you can do is try to reset it if you have access to the email, or contact support. — PmaN  19:27, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Black Moa Chick

Hi, Does anyone know about the Black Moa Chick? If you do please let me know because I was wonder if the Black Moa Chick (miniature) will grow up into a Black Moa Bird and I want to know how is the Black Moa Chick so unique? Please let me know.. 99.252.163.223 01:10, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Please see Black Moa Chick. No, it doesn't grow up into a Black Moa, it is a miniature. It is only available if you complete all the requirements. -- Wyn talk 01:16, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Why is it unique then? [The Back Moa Chick] Then it would be stupid to me anyway, Then I would've gotten this for nothing! 99.252.163.223 01:32, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

It's just a miniature that takes quite a bit of time to get, and because of this it holds a level of prestige for some. If you want to tame an adult Black Moa you should see the Black Moa page. --Kyoshi (Talk) 16:21, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Account Deletion

If someone deleted your account on guild wars can you get your account back? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 99.179.71.34 (talk).

As far as I know, you account cannot be deleted, only banned. You can lose/forget your password however. In any case, I suggest trying to contact support on this matter. -- Lacky 14:06, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

code 227

I can't enter the game. I reset may password. I enter new password and ı can't enter the game.Can you help me to enter game. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 88.232.31.118 (talk).

Sounds like you're spelling your character's name wrong. If you can't remember it, contact support. -- FreedomBound 18:15, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Primeval armor

What materials do i need to get primeval armor? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Rangers Apprentice (talk).

See Primeval armor. –alistic 03:11, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Primeval armor what materials do i need to get primeval armor? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Rangers Apprentice (talk).

See above. Follow the link to Primeval armor and read that page. calor (talk) 03:50, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Hint, hint: click on your profession. –alistic 03:57, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Necrosis

How do I optain the Necromancy skill "Necrosis"? I have checked with the Hero Skill trainers Pikin, Shiloh and Libeh, my characters Sunspear rank is Sunspear Castellan (8), I have acquired 8 Hero Skill points, my character is Prophecies Necromancer///does this allow ONLY Elite Necromancy skill Discord. According to the Wiki I only need to obtain Sunspear rank of Sergeant(1). I currently have 1 Sunspear Title track skill (sunspear Rebirth Signet)

98.230.234.223 07:15, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

You might have been checking under "Necromancer", but the skill is under "Suspear Skills". Discord is listed on the Necrosis page, because it's a "related skill", that is some of their functions are similar. The only limits on skills taken are a max of: 8 skills, 2 professions, 1 Elite, 3 PvE-only skills. — Poki#3 (talk) 08:20, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Re:Mallyx The Unyielding

I have done all quests leading up to the final battle with Mallyx. My character is a Ranger. I cannot find a good Ranger build in Wiki. The build I have works fairly well for the first part, but when I get to Mallyx my build is no good. What is it that I need to do? 74.229.228.95 23:03, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

In days of old I would have suggested a spirit spammer of some variety, however with the mega pet buff, I would say beast mastery would be a good alternative as a direct damage tank with damage mitigating shouts and the like. -- Salome 01:36, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

I'd look more at the team build, then the build of one player when it comes to an Elite area. Also, you're fighting Mallyx inside the room? That's very hard to do :/ — Poki#3 (talk) 10:45, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

Why Unique?

Hi anyone... can anyone answer me on this question? I'm wondering why the Black Moa Chick is so unique... (rare). Can anyone tell me please? 99.252.163.223 23:00, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

I would imagine because it requires reasonably rare items from across all three campaigns plus EotN, so the average player has a very tough time getting all the items to "breed" a Black Moa Chick. calor (talk) 00:07, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

And you can only make 1 per character, and that character has to have gone far enough into each campaign (some items can be traded through storage, but still) — Poki#3 (talk) 00:14, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

New To Recruiting

Hey I have for the first time agreed to be an officer for my guild. However I don't know how to recruit people to the guild. Wouldn't mind a little help...--Jayst 04:16, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Welcome to the wiki! When you have a new question to ask, use ==a header like this== to let us know you're starting a new section. There are various ways to go about recruiting. Many people just camp out in Kamadan or Kaineng Center, repeating information about their guild, and whom to contact about joining. This will generally net you a few random people in a relatively short period of time. The better way to recruit people is to ask friends, or friends of your guildmates, to join. This way, you'll be more assured of the quality of your members. Keep in mind that the member list of most guilds is very fluid; there's a constant in and out, as members or leaders may decide that the person is not a good fit for the guild. To build a good guild, you need to give almost everyone a chance, while not hesitating to discipline or kick those who are not in line with your guild's philosophy. It takes time, but in the end, you should be left with a quality bunch. Best of luck! --Threid 04:22, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

If it's a casual PvP-oriented guild, many of them recruit in RA. is for Raine, etc. 04:53, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Make sure you do your spamming in trade chat otherwise you are likely to get reported and possibly banned. Drogo Boffin 05:02, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

You should choose "Guild" in the Party Search panel's dropdown menu, so your recruiting ad appears in the Guild section. --Silver Edge 05:39, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

^Per all above and also, just incase you were wondering, it costs 100 gold per invite (no matter whether someone accepts or declines). You can invite someone by pressing "G" to bring up the guild information, and then under where it says something like "Invite to Guild" type in the persons name there. You can also send Guest Guild Invites also for 100 gold. This option allows you to let players view your guild hall and use the services, regardless of whether or not they are in a guild. It only allows them access for 8 hours though, however. This is useful for someone who wants to donate faction of the opposite allegiance, who doesn't have The Jade Quarry or Fort Aspenwood unlocked. -- Lacky 10:52, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Lacky you cant donate faction to the opposite allegiance. If your guild/alliance is Kurzick you cant get a guest to a Luxon guild and donate your Luxon faction to their guild/alliance. Drogo Boffin 15:58, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

You can't donate to their alliance but you can donate to the opposite allegiance in other ways such as getting the skills or scrolls. -- Lacky 16:02, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Then you wouldn't need an invite, would you? Bringing us back to square one... Just sit in any major town or PvP outpost for a bit to see how recruiters style their messages, if you're interested in that. calor (talk) 21:56, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

sound

i lost my sound for gw,,it works on everything else just not gw,,i checked the settings in options and they r ok i reinstalled the game twice still no sound,,i reinstalled directx and drivers for my vid card im out od ideas any help would be appreciated --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.46.83.150 (talk).

Do you have sound in your other applications? Sounds like it might be a problem with your sound drivers or configuration. If you have a sound card, try re-installing the drivers for it. If you don't, you'll have to find the type of onboard sound drivers you have, and try to hunt down the drivers for it. Or, it may be a simple configuration problem, and you'll just need to tweak a few settings. Keep us updated, and we'll do our best to help you out. Oh yeah, and sign your posts. --Threid 21:51, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

new computer

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i just got a new computer because my old one died with the loss of all data. i have been playing GW for 16 months and every time i goto a place for the first i have a 10 to 45 min wait while it loads files, is there a way around this? --125.237.228.38 17:54, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Nope. --Dominator Matrix 17:55, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

You can download all the files at once with the -image command. Check the article for details. -- pling 17:59, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Though -image will take a while, as it is basically 10 to 45 mins multiplied by how many you need to load. –alistic 22:23, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

thank you, downloaded lats night and it works fantastic:) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 125.237.118.16 (talk).

skill question

Hi, I was wondering (and couldn't find an awnser anywhere) how it's possible to get the 12+1+1, 9+1, 9+1 bonus... Are there rune's who give a +1 bonus or something? and can they be stacked with, for instance, a Rune of superior Vigor. When i see builds i often see thoses +1's.

Thnx for youre help

Oniii --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 83.119.163.88 (talk).

Headgear can have either a specific bonus, or a matching bonus, depending on which armor. -- FreedomBound 18:38, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

That was not really what i was looking for, i know the headgear often gives a +1 bonus. but thats 1 bonus, in a lot of builds you see this: 12+1+1 9+1 9+1 so the headgear gives one +1 bonus but how do you get those other 3? sorry if i wasn't clear on that point.

oniii --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 83.119.163.88 (talk).

Yes, there are runes that give a +1 in an attribute. You can buy them at the rune trader. Attribute runes do not stack with each other, the one with the highest value will take effect. — piper doesn't talk 19:15, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

To clarify, say you want 12+1+1 Curses 9+1 Blood Magic and 9+1 Soul Reaping. You would get a necromancer, and set the attributes to 12 Curses, 9 Blood Magic, 9 Soul Reaping. You would then go to an armor crafter, and craft a headpiece that gives +1 Curses. Next, you would go to a rune trader and buy a Rune of Minor Curses, a Rune of Minor Blood Magic, and a Rune of Minor Soul Reaping. Apply those three runes, each of which gives +1 to its respective attribute, to any three pieces of armor, and you're set. calor (talk) 22:21, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

Lost install disc

I had installed guild wars game of the year edition onto my laptop but i want to install it to another computer. I have lost the disc to install it but not the second disc. So i dont want to buy it again. I dont know how to install it then. Am i able to receive a copy if i prove my purchase or not? --68.112.234.58 00:51, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

You actually don't need an install disc at all to play Guild Wars. You can download the entire client for free from the official website, right here. elix Omni 00:53, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

Need some help road block

I just started playing Guild Wars again and i totally blurred on remembering my pass so i reset it,the problem is i put that password in and it was wrong too!!!!!! Help is majorly needed else i lost an account. -Signed an in need GW player- --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.7.111.11 (talk).

Don't panic. Contact support and log a ticket, if you have not already done so. Something similar happened to me a while ago; I changed my password, and was unable to log in to the game for some time after. The situation mysteriously resolved itself sometime later, just before the support team got back to me. Also, make sure to sign your posts with four tildes (~~~~) when you post in the future. Welcome to the wiki! --Threid 05:14, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

Download problem

My guild wars will not even download fully. It gets a full bar them stops and wont do anything. What should I do? I paid a lot for this. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.76.112.227 (talk).

Sounds like Guild Wars is having trouble connecting. I'd check your firewall(s) and make sure it's not being blocked, other than that, give support an email, they should be able to assist. -- FreedomBound 23:28, 14 January 2010 (UTC)