Wintersday in July 2012
“Join us for Wintersday in July!
It’s time to take a break from the summer heat (or celebrate the frosty weather, depending on your hemisphere) with our Wintersday in July celebration! The festivities will begin on Friday, July 13, at noon PDT (GMT-7) and wrap up on Sunday, July 15, at 11:59 p.m. PDT (GMT-7).
Players who want to dive into some holiday PvP can test their might in the Snowball Arena. Check in with a Wintersday Priest in Ascalon City, Droknar's Forge, the Great Temple of Balthazar, Kamadan, or Lion's Arch to be taken to the Arena and try your skills against other players.
You’ll earn Candy Cane Shards in the Arena, which can be traded for Wintersday Gifts from the Wintersday Gift Givers in the Snowball Arena outpost.
The Wintersday in July festival is a weekend full of fun and games, so bundle up and join us in Guild Wars—we’ll see you there!
Rewards[edit]
“In addition to the competition in Snowball Arena, you'll have the chance to collect a variety of seasonal treats by defeating monsters across the world. Some of the special items you might find during the weekend event are:
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Frosty Tonic: Don't just build a snowman, be a snowman! |
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Mischievous Tonic: Get in touch with your inner grentch by taking on the outer appearance of one. |
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Snowman Summoner: Need an instant snowman? This gift is for you. |
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Eggnog: Thick, rich, and delicious, it's the holiday season's staple drink. |
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Fruitcake: Another essential holiday treat that's sure to put a spring in your step. |
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Candy Cane Shards: Earn these colorful fragments by competing in the Snowball Arena. |
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Wintersday Gift: Earn Candy Cane Shards in the Snowball Arena and trade them in for these special surprises. |
Minigames[edit]
NPCs[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Unlike Wintersday:
- Candy Cane Shards do not drop from PvE foes.
- Towns are not decorated for this event.
- A three week Guild Wars sale is named after this event.
External links[edit]
| Special events | |
|---|---|
| Canthan New Year | 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 onward |
| April Fools' Day | 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 onward |
| Anniversary Celebration | 2nd • 3rd • 4th • 5th • 6th • 7th • 8th • 9th • 10th-14th • 15th onward |
| Dragon Festival | 2006 • 2007 (Redux) • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 onward |
| Wintersday in July | 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 onward |
| Halloween | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 (Redux) • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 onward |
| Wintersday | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 (Redux) • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 onward |
| Other annual events | Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Lucky Treats Week • Pirate Week Special Treats Week • Sweet Treats Week • Wayfarer's Reverie |
| One-time only events | Day of the Tengu • Farewell to Gaile |
