Guild Wars login announcements/Archive

This is an archive of older in-game announcements. See the main announcement page for the current ones.

Chat Channel Changes
Players are reminded that the All (Local) Chat Channel is intended for social activities, and the Trade Channel is provided for all trade activities. Players using the All Chat Channel for trade spam are subject to an account mark. See the Conduct Breaches and Outcomes document on www.guildwars.com for more information.
 * Wording on this warning was changed from "account mark" to "suspension" on 27 June 2007

Players: Protect Your Account
Most account thefts are directly related to the unauthorized resale or sharing of Guild Wars Accounts or to the attempt to download alleged cheat programs. In addition to putting your account in jeopardy, these actions are against the User Agreement and result in account termination. To maintain your account's security, do not purchase or sell existing Guild Wars accounts, do not allow others to to access your account, and do not download third-party programs.
 * This is the old and longer version of the warning which was shortened on 27 June 2007.

Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards
Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for both points scored and HB victories. Double faction will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, June 22 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, June 24.
 * 19 - 25 June 2007

Return to Tyria Sweepstakes
Visit the official Guild Wars site for a chance to win fabulous prizes in the Return to Tyria Sweepstakes!
 * 17 May - 21 June 2007

Weekend to Dye For
Through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) your chances of getting a dye drop will triple across Tyria, Cantha, and Elona. Happy Hunting!
 * 15 - 17 June 2007