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− | + | [[International Talk Like a Pirate Day]] is an in-game event, started in 2008, that coincides with the [[Wikipedia:International Talk Like a Pirate Day|International Talk Like a Pirate Day]] campaign. Although the actual day occurs on September 19th, the Guild Wars event takes place on the weekend closest to September 19th. |
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+ | ==Notable features== |
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+ | *NPCs in port cities (see below) are reskinned as [[Corsair]]s during September 19th (Pacific time). |
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+ | *All monsters have a chance of dropping a [[Bottle of Grog]] (''in addition'' to their usual loot). |
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+ | ===Dialogue=== |
NPCs have be heard to say the following during the event: |
NPCs have be heard to say the following during the event: |
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*''"Ahoy there, Cap'n Tightpants!"'' |
*''"Ahoy there, Cap'n Tightpants!"'' |
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*''"What will ye do with a drunken pirate, ear-lie in the morning."'' |
*''"What will ye do with a drunken pirate, ear-lie in the morning."'' |
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+ | ===NPCs affected=== |
− | The following NPCs in [[Lion's Arch]] and [[Kamadan]] appear as Corsairs on September |
+ | The following NPCs in [[Lion's Arch]] and [[Kamadan]] appear as Corsairs on September 19th: |
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! Model || [[Lion's Arch]] || [[Kamadan]] |
! Model || [[Lion's Arch]] || [[Kamadan]] |
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+ | |{{w}} Warriors<br \>[[Image:Corsair Cutthroat.jpg|100px]] |
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*[[Angel]] |
*[[Angel]] |
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*[[Risa]] |
*[[Risa]] |
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*[[Tohn]] |
*[[Tohn]] |
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*[[Argus]] |
*[[Argus]] |
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*[[Yahir]] |
*[[Yahir]] |
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+ | |{{e}} Elementalists<br \>[[Image:Corsair Cook.jpg|100px]] |
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*[[Alton Thorne]] |
*[[Alton Thorne]] |
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*[[Kina]] |
*[[Kina]] |
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+ | |{{p}} Paragons<br \>[[Image:Corsair Commandant.jpg|100px]] |
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*[[Firstwatch Sergio]] |
*[[Firstwatch Sergio]] |
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*[[Shorewatcher]] |
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<small><sup>§</sup></small> In Kamadan, two Istani commoners are transformed. The one that is mobile appears as a monk; a stationary one (near the traders in the northwest) appears as a necromancer. |
<small><sup>§</sup></small> In Kamadan, two Istani commoners are transformed. The one that is mobile appears as a monk; a stationary one (near the traders in the northwest) appears as a necromancer. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Notes== |
− | {{Historical|The 2008 event was not officially documented (no news or update notes preceded the event, as with other |
+ | {{Historical|The 2008 event was not officially documented (no news or update notes preceded the event, as with other special events and festivals). However, [[Pikin]] (Kamadan's [[Hero Skill Trainer]]), was accidentally removed; he was later restored in a subsequent [[Game updates/20080919|bugfix]].}} |
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− | {{Historical|Also in 2008, [[Pikin]] (Kamadan's [[Hero Skill Trainer]]), was accidentally removed in the original event update; he was restored in a subsequent bugfix.}} |
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− | ==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 14:28, 7 December 2010
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is an in-game event, started in 2008, that coincides with the International Talk Like a Pirate Day campaign. Although the actual day occurs on September 19th, the Guild Wars event takes place on the weekend closest to September 19th.
Notable features[ | ]
- NPCs in port cities (see below) are reskinned as Corsairs during September 19th (Pacific time).
- All monsters have a chance of dropping a Bottle of Grog (in addition to their usual loot).
Dialogue[ | ]
NPCs have be heard to say the following during the event:
- "Ahoy there, Cap'n Tightpants!"
- "Ahoy there, matey! This be a no-hornswogglin' zone."
- "Arr! Who be ye?"
- "Arrg! Silly landlubbers!"
- "Arrr! It's a pirate's life for me!"
- "Avast ye filthy land lubbers! Prepare to be boarded!"
- "Avast! I be a pirate this day!"
- "Drink up, me hearties!"
- "Ho there, cap'n! Buy me a grog, eh?"
- "I be a pir *hic*. I be a pir *hic*. I be a pir *hic*. I shteal things."
- "I like the cut of yer jib."
- "Me booty! Who took me booty!"
- "Sit down on the deck, mate! Rough seas ahead."
- "Thank the gods I'm not a landlubber!"
- "'Tis a fine day to sail the seas!"
- "'Tis talk like a pirate tide, don't ye know?"
- "Yarr. I can't stop grinning."
- "Ye salty sea dog! Buy us a drink, hey?"
- "Well met, jim lad. We be pirates, savvy?"
- "What will ye do with a drunken pirate, ear-lie in the morning."
NPCs affected[ | ]
The following NPCs in Lion's Arch and Kamadan appear as Corsairs on September 19th:
Model | Lion's Arch | Kamadan |
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Warriors |
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Monks |
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Necromancers |
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Elementalists |
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Paragons |
§ In Kamadan, two Istani commoners are transformed. The one that is mobile appears as a monk; a stationary one (near the traders in the northwest) appears as a necromancer.
Notes[ | ]
Special Events | ||
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April Fools' Day | 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 | |
Birthday Celebrations | 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 | |
Dragon Festival | 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 | |
Halloween | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 | |
Wintersday | 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 | |
Recurring | Canthan New Year • Lucky weekend • Sweet Treat Weekend (Easter) • Wintersday in July • Talk Like a Pirate Day • Special Treats Weekend (Thanksgiving) | |
One-time | Day of the Tengu • Farewell to Gaile |