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The following lists the '''March 2004''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040325122235/http://www.guildwars.com:80/</ref> site.
== March 31st, 2004 ==
; Introducing the Elementalist

Joining the professions of ''Guild Wars'' is the Elementalist, a user of sorcery involving the natural elements. Find a screenshot of a female Elementalist [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/gw034.php here], and read a sampling of Elementalist skills on the [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/skills/listing/elementalist-index.php Professions Page]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040402064029/http://www.guildwars.com/professions/default.html</ref>.

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File:Prophecies screenshot 034.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
File:Flare.jpg|thumb|Elementalist Skill Icon 1. "Blast. Sorcerery. Projectile deals fire damage to target enemy."
File:Blinding_Flash.jpg|thumb|Elementalist Skill Icon 2. "Blinding Flash. Sorcerery. Target enemy is blinded."
File:Fire Storm.jpg|thumb|Elementalist Skill Icon 3. "Fire Storm. Sorcerery. The area around an enemy is bombarded with a rain of fire."
</gallery>

; PC Gamer Features Guild Wars

The April issue of PC Gamer, the 10th Anniversary issue, presents ''Guild Wars'' as their first PC Gamer Spotlight<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/myntnj/guild_wars_preview_from_the_may_2004_issue_of_pc/</ref>. This four-page article discusses professions, design, gameplay, guild warfare, and includes nearly 20 images.

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File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 1
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 4.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 2
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 5.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 3
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 6.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 4
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 7.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 5
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 8.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 6
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 9.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 7
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 10.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 8
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 11.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 9
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 12.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 10
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 13.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 11
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 14.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 12
File:PC Gamer 2004 Screenshot 15.jpg|thumb|PC Gamer screenshot 13
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== March 30th, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars Lore & Concept Art

We are pleased to present the first installment of a short story set amidst the events that take place during the first chapter of the ''Guild Wars'' saga. Visit our new [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/tyria/story/stories.php Lore Section]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040409082622/http://www.guildwars.com/lore/default.html</ref> to read ''The Wall''<ref>https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_Wall</ref>. In addition, we are presenting a selection of concept art from the Scorched region in which these events take place. Check it out in our new [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/concept/default.php Concept Art Gallery].

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File:"Great Wall" concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 1. "Great Wall"
File:"Scorched" concept art 1.jpg|thumb|Concept art 2. "Scorched"
File:"Arch" concept art 3.jpg|thumb|Concept art 3. "Arch"
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== March 22nd, 2004 ==
; Play Magazine Interview Part #2

Play Magazine's April issue has started reaching subscribers, and it will be on shelves in the next few days. Within its pages you will find Part Two of their excellent ''Guild Wars'' interview and several more screenshots<ref>https://archive.org/details/play-issue-28-april-2004/page/66/mode/2up?view=theater</ref>.

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File:Play Magazine Screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|Play Magazine screenshot 1
File:Play Magazine Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|Play Magazine screenshot 2
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== March 18th, 2004 ==
; Female Ranger Introduced

We're pleased to reveal the newest ''Guild Wars'' character model, the Female Ranger. Look for her image in the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/gw032.php ''Guild Wars'' Gallery].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 032.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
File:Gallery screenshot 2004 warrior.jpg|thumb|Additional screenshot uploaded to the gallery somewhere before 20th of March 2004.
File:Prophecies screenshot 033.jpg|thumb|Additional screenshot uploaded to the gallery on 25th of March 2004.
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== March 12th, 2004 ==
; Presenting the Monk

Today's screenshot features the premiere of the ''Guild Wars'' female Monk. You will find her image in our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 031.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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== March 9th, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars Interview

Another interview with the ''Guild Wars'' Team is featured on GameZone Online. Click [http://www.gamezone.com/news/03_09_04_11_19AM.htm here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040402075818/http://www.gamezone.com/news/03_09_04_11_19AM.htm</ref> to read the latest Q&A, with info on our combat system, tournaments, game economy, and the unique concept of meaningful competition offered in ''Guild Wars''.

== March 4th, 2004 ==
; Meet the Undead Bone Dragon

Today's screenshot presents another creature in the ''Guild Wars'' world: The Bone Dragon, the reanimated remnant of a mighty beast. You can find his image in the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/gw028.php ''Guild Wars'' Gallery].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 028.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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== March 1st, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars E-zine #3

Issue number 3<ref>https://photics.com/issues/issue03.pdf</ref> of Guildmaster Photics is online now, with "inside infro" on the ''Guild Wars'' Alpha. All will be clear when you visit the [http://www.photics.com/ Photics site]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040317041925/http://photics.com/</ref> and download the latest issue.

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