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The following lists the '''April 2004''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040417083722/http://guildwars.com:80/</ref> site.
== April 29th, 2004 ==
; Ranger and Lynx

One of the skills of the ''Guild Wars'' Ranger is the ability to charm different creatures. Our new [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php screenshot] shows the ranger with her pet, a charmed lynx.

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File:Prophecies screenshot 037.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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; Guild Wars Preview

GameSpy has posted an extensive preview of ''Guild Wars'' based on hands-on gameplay and an interview with the team that took place this week. You'll find that coverage and several exclusive new screenshots [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/509820p1.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040605134715/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/509820p1.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpy Screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 1
File:GameSpy Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 2
File:GameSpy Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 3
File:GameSpy Screenshot 4.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 4
File:GameSpy Screenshot 5.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 5
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== April 27th, 2004 ==
; Lore & Concept Art Part 5

A new vignette from the ''Guild Wars'' short story is presented in our [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/tyria/story/stories.php Lore]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040605094401/http://www.guildwars.com/lore/default.html</ref> section. Devona and her party have traveled to a new region of the world, as portrayed in the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/concept/default.php concept images] that accompany ''Part 5: The Wilds''<ref>https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_Wilds_(story)</ref>.

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File:"Jungle" concept art 6.jpg|thumb|Concept art 1. "Jungle"
File:"Adobe Temple" Concept Art Alternate Version.jpg|thumb|Concept art 2. "Adobe Temple"
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== April 22nd, 2004 ==
; Stone Summit Beastmaster

Today's screenshot features a Necromancer and Warrior battling a Stone Summit Beastmaster. Find the shot [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/ in our gallery].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 036.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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== April 20th, 2004 ==
; Lore Part 4 & Concept Art

Today's installment of the ''Guild Wars'' short story is called ''The Dwarves''<ref>https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_Dwarves</ref>. It is presented in our [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/tyria/story/stories.php Lore]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040605094401/http://www.guildwars.com/lore/default.html</ref> section, and the accompanying concept art can be found over in the [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/concept/default.php Gallery].

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File:"Yak" concept art 1.jpg|thumb|Concept art 1. "Yak"
File:"Sail Sleigh" concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 2. "Sail Sleigh"
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== April 19th, 2004 ==
; E3 Event Press Release

The official press release for our ''E3 for Everyone'' event has been posted in our Press Section. You'll get more information about the event on the [http://www.guildwars.com/events/press/releases/pressrelease-2004-04-19.php press release]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040605101145/http://www.guildwars.com/press/pr02-04-19-04.html</ref>, and additional details are provided on our [http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/e3foreveryone.php E3 for Everyone]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040419103347/http://guildwars.com:80/e3-2004/default.html</ref> page.

== April 16th, 2004 ==
; E3 for Everyone!

We are pleased to announce that ''Guild Wars'' will be featured in the NCsoft booth at E3 this year. E3 is the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the largest trade show for video games in the world. We're planning an exciting event in conjunction with the show, called ''E3 for Everyone''. Read more about this event [http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/e3foreveryone.php here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040419103347/http://guildwars.com/e3-2004/default.html</ref>.

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File:3D render E3 2004.jpg|thumb|E3 for Everyone page render
File:E3 for Everyone 2004 Page Banner.jpg|thumb|E3 for Everyone page banner
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== April 13th, 2004 ==
; New Lore and Concept Art

Another vignette from the short story set in the ''Guild Wars'' world is presented in our [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/exploring/tyria/story/stories.php Lore Section]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040605094401/http://www.guildwars.com:80/lore/default.html</ref>. ''The Shiverpeaks''<ref>https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_Shiverpeaks</ref> is illustrated with more ''Guild Wars'' concept art, which may also be found in our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/concept/default.php Gallery].

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File:"Snow Castle" concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 1. "Snow Castle"
File:Stone Summit concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 2. "Stone Summit"
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== April 12th, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars Combat Screenshot

Today's in-game image presents a combat shot, in which a warrior takes on two members of the Charr race. Find the shot in our [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/default.php Gallery].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 035.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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; New Fansite Interview

Our Elite Level Fansite, The Guild Hall, has posted their interview with the ''Guilds Wars'' team. It's interesting reading, which you will find [http://www.guild-hall.net/interview1a.php here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040423082948/http://theguildhall.itwasgg.com/interview1a.php</ref>.

== April 7th, 2004 ==
; Lore and Concept Art Updates

The Lore section has a new chapter in our short story set in the ''Guild Wars'' world. Read ''The North''<ref>https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_North</ref> in our [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>, and enjoy more new [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/concept/default.php concept art] over in The Gallery.

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File:Seared Ascalon concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 1. "Seared Ascalon"
File:Devourer concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art 2. "Devourer"
File:Seared Ascalon concept art 2.jpg|thumb|Concept art 3. "Seared Ascalon 2"
File:Cynn concept art photics issue 4.jpg|thumb|Additional concept art "Female Elementalist" released in the Photics e-zine Issue 4<ref>https://photics.com/issues/issue04.pdf</ref> on April 6th, 2004
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