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The following lists the '''October 2004''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031025046/http://www.guildwars.com/</ref> site.
== October 29th, 2004 ==
; New Guild Wars Preview

Computer and Video Games has produced a new developer interview. Topics include combat, gameplay, guild features, and social opportunities in a grind-less world. Find the Q&A on [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/r/?page=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php(que)id=111245 this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060110032451/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/r/?page=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php(que)id=111245</ref>.

; Necromancer Notes

The final Gamespot Profession Profile is now live. Find all the goods on members of this infamous profession, including skills and descriptions, images, an interview and an in-game movie, [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111591.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041207151006/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111591.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 32.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 33.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
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; Fansite Friday #21 - WPE Edition

This week's Fansite Friday mini-interview is a cumulative interview containing the top questions from the ''Guild Wars'' community. Find this issue, Lucky Number 21, over [http://www.guildwars.com/events/press/interviews/fansite-friday-wpe.php here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030140102/http://www.guildwars.com/community/fansite-friday-wpe.html</ref>.

; World Preview Event Begins!

The ''Guild Wars World Preview Event'' is underway. Click the button on the right, fire up your previously-acquired client, or download the file from the many fansites and news sites that are currently carrying it. [http://www.guildwars.com/support/downloadclient/ Join us]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030235907/http://guildwars.com/preview/wpe-clientdownload.html</ref> in Tyria for this special event!

== October 28th, 2004 ==
; Elementalist Essay

The penultimate article on the ''Guild Wars'' Professions — The Elementalist — is now available on Gamespot. A profession description, skill listing, images, an interview, and an in-game movie are part of the feature, which is located on [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111466.html this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031010209/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111466.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 30.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 31.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
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; Guild Wars Hands-on Preview

A new hands-on preview of ''Guild Wars'' is presented on IGN. Read the detailed report of a full day of ''Guild Wars'' gameplay right [http://pc.ign.com/articles/561/561520p1.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031001033/http://pc.ign.com/articles/561/561520p1.html</ref>.

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File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 31.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 1
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 32.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 2
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 33.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 3
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 34.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 4
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 35.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 5
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; Guild Wars Gameplay Guide

We now offer our ''Guild Wars World Preview Event'' Game Guide for your use during the ''World Preview Event''. This handy guide will help you through character creation and customization, and will inform you about missions and gameplay options of all kinds. Find it [http://www.guildwars.com/events/default.php here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031033005/http://guildwars.com/preview/guide/default.html</ref>.

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File:Old UI WPE 1.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 1
File:Old UI WPE 2.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 2
File:Old UI WPE 3.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 3
File:Old UI WPE 4.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 4
File:Old UI WPE 5.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 5
File:Old UI WPE 6.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 6
File:Old UI WPE 7.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 7
File:Old UI WPE 8.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 8
File:Old UI WPE 9.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 9
File:Old UI WPE 10.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 10
File:Old UI WPE 11.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 11
File:Old UI WPE 12.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 12
File:Old UI WPE 13.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 13
File:Old UI WPE 14.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 14
File:Old UI WPE 15.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 15
File:Old UI WPE 16.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 16
File:Old UI WPE 17.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 17
File:Old UI WPE 18.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 18
File:Old UI WPE 19.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 19
File:Old UI WPE 20.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 20
File:TownIcon.png|thumb|Game guide UI image 21
File:Old UI WPE 21.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 22
File:Old UI WPE 22.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 23
File:Old UI WPE 23.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 24
File:Old UI WPE 24.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 25
File:Old UI WPE 25.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 26
File:Old UI WPE 26.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 27
File:Old UI WPE 27.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 28
File:Old UI WPE 28.jpg|thumb|Game guide UI image 29
File:WPE Game Guide Screenshot.jpg|thumb|Game guide screenshot
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== October 27th, 2004 ==
; Gamespy Goodies

Gamespy has gone wild with ''Guild Wars'' coverage: Their Hands-on Blow-out presents two previews<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031014845/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/561076p1.html</ref>, two developer interviews<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030005317/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/561040p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030001508/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/561039p1.html</ref>, lots of screenshots, numerous movies<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030010943/http://media.pc.gamespy.com/media/552/552148/vids_1.html</ref>, and detailed mission<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030020840/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/561103p1.html</ref> and profession<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050308140154/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560040p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041028212856/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560459p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041028214012/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560583p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041028212919/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560661p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041028213044/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560483p1.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041101015913/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars/560257p1.html</ref> guides. Check out this voluminous feature over on [http://archive.gamespy.com/landing/guildwars/ this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031012538/http://archive.gamespy.com/landing/guildwars/</ref>.

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File:GameSpy Screenshot 39.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 1
File:GameSpy Screenshot 40.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 2
File:GameSpy Screenshot 41.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 3
File:GameSpy Screenshot 42.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 4
File:GameSpy Screenshot 43.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 5
File:FileFront Screenshot 1.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 6
File:GameSpy Screenshot 44.jpg|thumb|GameSpy screenshot 7
File:Mantra of Distortion Unused Icon.jpg|thumb|GameSpy unused skill "Mantra of Distortion"
File:Mantra of Hex Shattering.jpg|thumb|GameSpy unused skill "Mantra of Hex Shattering"
File:GameSpy 2004 Skill Icons.jpg|thumb|GameSpy skill icons, including several currently unused icons
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; Warrior Write-Up

The fourth of six profession reviews is now available on the Gamespot site. Learn all about the mighty Warrior, and enjoy image, an interview and a movie, [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111462.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041101030930/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111462.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 28.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 29.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
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; World Preview Event Press Release

ArenaNet is pleased to announce details of this week's ''World Preview Event''. Find the press release on [http://www.guildwars.com/events/press/releases/pressrelease-2004-10-26.php this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030003038/http://www.guildwars.com/press/pr06-10-27-04.html</ref>.

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcmIcK4PK5s World Preview Event & Beta Weekend Events gameplay trailer on YouTube]

; Ranger Review

The week-long series of profession profiles continues on Gamespot with their feature on the ranger. Find character and skill descriptions, a dev interview, images and in-game movie on [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111324.html this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030000940/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111324.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 26.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 27.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
File:"High Winds" Unused Skill Icon.jpg|thumb|GameSpot unused skill "High Winds"
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== October 26th, 2004 ==
; Mesmer Summary

Gamespot presents their second profession profile, this time on the Mesmer. Find character and skill descriptions, art, an interview and a gameplay movie, [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111218.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041029005811/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111218.html</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 24.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 25.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
</gallery>

== October 25th, 2004 ==
; Monk Profile

Gamespot has posted a new article with a ''Guild Wars'' profession overview, the first of a series. Today's featured profession is The Monk. Find the feature, with screenshots, live interview and gameplay action, on [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111208.html?q=1&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_bg this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041208052739/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6111208.html?q=1&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_bg</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 22.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 23.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
</gallery>

== October 22nd, 2004 ==
; Fansite Friday #20

The 20th Fansite Friday interview is hosted by The Italian Lair. You'll find their interview — with questions about localization, update content and holiday features — in English on [http://www.thelair.it/modules/edito/edito.php?idedito=1 this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041107190405/http://www.thelair.it/modules/edito/edito.php?idedito=1</ref> and in Italian on [http://www.thelair.it/modules/edito/edito.php?idedito=2 this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041107190523/http://www.thelair.it/modules/edito/edito.php?idedito=2</ref>.

== October 21st, 2004 ==
; Creature Screenshot

This week's screenshot features a new monster from the Kryta area of the ''Guild Wars'' world. He is called an Ettin, and his in-game combat portrait can be found [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/gw058.php here].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 058.jpg|thumb|Wallpaper
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== October 20th, 2004 ==
; Wednesday Wallpaper

Today's wallpaper is the first of a ''Guild Wars'' creature: The Hell Hound. Find this new desktop, in a variety of sizes, on [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/wallpaper/ this link].

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File:"Hellhound" wallpaper.jpg|thumb|Wallpaper
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== October 15th, 2004 ==
; World Preview Event at iGames

More than 100 participating iGames Gaming Centers across North America will showcase the ''Guild Wars'' World Preview Event from October 29â€“31. The competitive online role playing game will be the featured title of the iGames WANDemonium! Event on Saturday October 30th, as well.
''Guild Wars'' players will have the opportunity to win prizes and enjoy free pizza sponsored by ATI at specified iGames Centers. For more information on the event and locations of participating centers [http://www.igames.org/Events.asp?Event=3460 click here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041011104957/http://www.igames.org/Events.asp?Event=3460</ref>.

; Newest Fansite Friday

Fansite Friday #19 is hosted by Knights Templar. The questions involve Observer Mode, PvP play, in-game sounds, with a note on stat screens, as well. Find FF#19 [http://www.knights-templar.com/ff19.htm here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041027033039/http://www.knights-templar.com/ff19.htm</ref>.

; New Hands-On Preview

A new hands-on preview has been posted on FileFront. The preview is based on gameplay experience and an interview with the dev team. Find it on [http://articles.filefront.com/177 this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041022051645/http://articles.filefront.com/177</ref>.

== October 14th, 2004 ==
; New Screenshot

This week's screenshot coordinates with the Undead Army feature article mentioned below. A Necrid Horseman faces the assault of a female warrior and a White Mantle justiciar. You can find the screenshot [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/screenshots/gw057.php right here].

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File:Prophecies screenshot 057.jpg|thumb|Gallery screenshot
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; Armies of Guild Wars Feature

The IGN Feature: ''The Armies of Guild Wars'', have been expanded with the newest article which focuses on the Undead Army. With images and text, you'll learn more about the Hell Hound, Executioner, Warlock, and that Damned Cleric, too. Find the article [http://pc.ign.com/articles/556/556930p1.html here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041030235224/http://pc.ign.com/articles/556/556930p1.html</ref>.

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File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 25.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 1
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 26.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 2
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 27.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 3
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 28.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 4
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 29.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 5
File:IGN 2004 Screenshot 30.jpg|thumb|IGN screenshot 6
File:IGN 2004 Concept Art 2.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 1
File:IGN 2004 Concept Art 3.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 2
File:IGN 2004 Concept Art 4.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 3
File:IGN 2004 Concept Art 5.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 4
File:IGN 2004 Concept Art 6.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 5
File:"Swamp" concept art 3.jpg|thumb|IGN concept art 6
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* [https://streamingmovies.ign.com/pc/article/556/556930/guildwars_101304_003_wmvlow.wmv?wu=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.pc.ign.com%2Fmedia%2F552%2F552148%2Fvid_964451.html%3Fmu%3D%3CURL%2F%3E IGN screenclip 1 download link]
* [https://streamingmovies.ign.com/pc/article/556/556930/guildwars_101304_002_wmvlow.wmv?wu=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.pc.ign.com%2Fmedia%2F552%2F552148%2Fvid_964450.html%3Fmu%3D%3CURL%2F%3E IGN screenclip 2 download link]

== October 11th, 2004 ==
; New Gamespot Q&A

Gamespot has posted a new interview, with questions involving character creation, skills, item drops, cheat prevention and the balance between strategy and action. Find it [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6110218.html?gcst=guildwars_pc_devint.asx&tag=gs_pc_flashtop_media here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20050212091912/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwars/preview_6110218.html?gcst=guildwars_pc_devint.asx&tag=gs_pc_flashtop_media</ref>.

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File:GameSpot Screenshot 18.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 1
File:GameSpot Screenshot 19.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 2
File:GameSpot Screenshot 20.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 3
File:GameSpot Screenshot 21.jpg|thumb|GameSpot screenshot 4
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== October 8th, 2004 ==
; Fansite Friday #18

This week's Fansite Friday mini-interview is with one of our oldest ''Guild Wars'' fansites, TheGuildWars.Net. Currently undergoing a redesign, TGWN has taken the time to pose the questions for FF#18, which covers the pre-WPE office environment, PvM guild challenges, an in-game blooper, plus a bit more. Find FF#18 on [http://www.theguildwars.net/ff18_2.php this link]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041012201238/http://www.theguildwars.net/com-article_viewers.php</ref>.

== October 6th, 2004 ==
; Guild Wars Gameplay Movie

In preparation for the upcoming ''Guild Wars [http://www.guildwars.com/events/default.php World Preview Event]''<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041031031424/http://www.guildwars.com/preview/default.html</ref>, we have prepared this [http://www.guildwars.com/products/guildwars/gallery/video/default.php gameplay movie] to give you a look at many of the environments, monsters, and characters you will experience while playing the game, as well as several scenes of intense combat. Enjoy!

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051028105601/http://www.guildwars.com/downloads/movies/GwGamePlayOct04.zip Gameplay movie download link]

== October 1st, 2004 ==
; Fansite Friday #17

We're happy to bring you another bi-lingual Fansite Friday mini-interview, this week with the German-language site, ''Guild Wars'' OnlineWelten. Find FF#17 in English [http://www.guild-wars.info/include.php?path=content/articles.php&contentid=208 here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041011123246/http://www.guild-wars.info/include.php?path=content/articles.php&contentid=208</ref> and in German [http://www.guild-wars.info/include.php?path=content/articles.php&contentid=210 here]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041010072028/http://www.guild-wars.info/include.php?path=content/articles.php&contentid=210</ref>.

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