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The following lists the '''April 2007''' news from the official [http://www.guildwars.com/ GuildWars.com] site.
== April 30th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070430-topobservations.php State of the Game: Top Observations]

The newest of our weekly editorials on [[Guild Wars]] [[PvP]] presents an in-depth look at the team configuration used during a recent match by one of the top [[guild]]s, and then offers an analysis of the [[build]] with a discussion of the various players' [[skill]] choices. Find it all [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070430-topobservations.php here].

; [http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/birthday2k7/default.php Birthday Celebration Extended]

The [[Guild Wars]] [[Second Birthday Celebration]] was just too much fun to confine to the weekend, and so we have decided to extend it to include an additional day. Party in the [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]], gather [[Birthday Cupcake|birthday cupcakes]], participate in [[Rollerbeetle Racing]], and test your mettle in the [[Dragon Arena]] through 11:59 PM Pacific on Monday, April 30th.

== April 27th, 2007 ==
; [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars-2/784302p1.html Guild Wars 2 on GameSpy]

Catch an interview with several key team members in a new [[Guild Wars 2]] preview on GameSpy. You'll learn the thinking behind a changed level cap, gain insight into expanded social opportunities, and get early details on new [[PvP]] opportunities-plus enjoy several new images-in '''[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars-2/784302p1.html today’s preview].

=== EU News ===
; [http://eu.guildwars.com/news/article/ncsoft_europe_on_tour_may_2007/ NCsoft Europe On Tour, May 2007!]

The [[NCsoft Europe]] community team is hitting the road and wants you to join them. Come and meet members of the community team at [http://www.collectormania.com/ Collectormania 11] on May 4th and 5th in Milton Keynes, and the [http://www.comicexpo.net/ Bristol Comic Expo] on May 12th and 13th. On offer will be some free swag and copies of [[NCsoft]] games at bargain prices; perhaps even some of the coveted [[Collector's Edition]]s.

Collectormania will feature a long guest list of television stars as well as our own Rockjaw, who will be keenly awaiting your questions and thoughts about our games. The following weekend at the Bristol Comic Con Rockjaw will be joined by Bridger and Amboss, as well as the very talented [http://www.drawtheworldtogether.com/ Draw the World Together] comic artist team. Artists including Andrew Wildman, Mike Collins, and others will be eager to produce an original sketch of your character in return for a donation to charity. To be sure of having your character sketched, please bring [[screenshot]]s of your [[character]] either printed out (colour) or on a CD/DVD.

For further information about these two events, be sure to check their websites: [http://www.collectormania.com/ Collectormania 11] and [http://www.comicexpo.net/ Bristol Comic Expo].

== April 25th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/birthday2k7/default.php Guild Wars: Second Birthday Celebration]

Saturday is a dual birthday for [[Guild Wars]]: It is the second birthday of [[Prophecies]] and the first birthday of [[Factions]]. This Friday we are kicking off a weekend of celebration, with fun activities for all, a special event item, and the unveiling of the 2nd [[Birthday Present|birthday gift]] for those characters turning two on April 28th. Catch the details on the [http://www.guildwars.com/events/ingame/birthday2k7/default.php events page] and enjoy all the fun starting at Noon Pacific on Friday, April 27th and running through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 29th.

; [http://www.guildwars.com/community/thescribe/scribe-070425.php The Scribe: Party Planned; Details Disclosed]

The Scribe has gotten wind of a special mini-event that occurs this week, and he shares information about it in his latest news scroll. Read about activities and treats associated with a day of significance for all of Guild Wars, and meet a few more special players, as well. Be sure to get your copy of [http://www.guildwars.com/community/thescribe/scribe-070425.php The Scribe #39].

== April 24th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-24-nix.php Guild of the Week: NiX]

With roots in gaming that extend back to 1999, the Phoenix Inquisition maintains a focus on family and unity that the members consider the foundation of their success. Read about them today in this week's Guild of the Week [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-24-nix.php feature].

== April 23rd, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070423-monktoolbox.php State of the Game: The Monk's Toolbox]

Get caught up on the [[Monk]]'s role in the current [[metagame]] in this week's State of the Game article. You can read up on [[elite skill]] choices and rationale, scan a few notes on [[skill]] usage, and review a discussion of how defense is spread throughout a team. Find the newest SotG [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070423-monktoolbox.php here].

== April 20th, 2007 ==

=== EU News ===
; [http://eu.guildwars.com/news/article/guild_wars_tournament_at_the_rpc_in_muenster/ Guild Wars Tournament at the RPC in Münster]

This weekend, the Semi-Finals and Finals of the [[Wartower Spring Cup]] will be held on a big stage at the [[Role Playing]] Convention in Münster. [http://razerzone.com/ Razer] has partnered with [[NCsoft]] Europe to provide great prizes for the tournament. Be there and watch the matches live, or check them out on [[Observer Mode]].

== April 19th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/hardmode/ Experience Hard Mode!]

Your Guild Wars options have just grown by leaps and bounds with today's introduction of Guild Wars [[Hard mode]]. Hard mode allows your [[character]]s to play through [[mission]]s and [[quest]]s at a higher level of difficulty. With success in Hard mode, you'll acquire new [[title]]s, achieve increased title ranks, reap greater rewards, and obtain many new [[item]]s. Find out more on the [http://www.guildwars.com/support/gameupdates/ Update Notes] or on the [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/hardmode/ Hard Mode Fact Sheet] and jump into Hard Mode now!

; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/xunlai_tournament_house/default.php Gather Your Prizes]

If you participated in the [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/xunlai_tournament_house/default.php Xunlai Tournament House] prediction opportunity involving the recent Celestial Tournament, now is the time to visit your friendly [[Xunlai Tournament Agent]] to retrieve your [[Beetle Juice Tonic|prize]] or prizes. Congratulations to the thousands who took part in the fun. We look forward to more prize-giving in the future.

; [http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/hardmode/ Hard Facts about Hard Mode]

Within a matter of hours, Guild Wars players will be able to participate in a whole new challenge: Guild Wars in Hard mode! We thought you'd enjoy a little preview of this exciting update, so check out the Hard Mode Fact Sheet for a sampling of some of the many cool new elements that this update will add to the game.

== April 17th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/ Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points]

This weekend you will receive double [[Sunspear Promotion Point|Sunspear]] and [[Lightbringer]] points in both [[Hard mode]] and regular gameplay. Check in with the appropriate [[resurrection shrine]] [[NPC]] to obtain the [[bounty]], and double up on the rewards from Noon Pacific on Friday, April 20, through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 22.

; [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwarseyeofthenorth/news.html?sid=6169137&tag=topslot;title;1 Guild Wars: Eye of the North on GameSpot]

Catch the latest interview with the Guild Wars Dev Team on the subject of the upcoming [[expansion]] pack, [[Guild Wars: Eye of the North]]. Dive into the Q&A, and see new screenshots, [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guildwarseyeofthenorth/news.html?sid=6169137&tag=topslot;title;1 here].

; [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-17-lazy.php Guild of the Week: LaZy]

In less than ten months, the LaZy [[alliance]] has grown from one [[guild]] to eight, and from a handful of members to a roster that includes nearly four hundred [[Guild Wars]] players. Trace the original guild's history from Insert Witty Guild Name Here to Clandestiny of Solitude in this week's [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-17-lazy.php GotW].

== April 16th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070416-collapsingguildhall.php State of the Game: Collapsing Guild Hall Tactics]

Our competitive article series this week covers the tactic of "collapsing" on an opponent in split maneuvers that take advantage of the different guild hall configurations and features. Read about it [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070416-collapsingguildhall.php here.]

== April 13th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/xunlai_tournament_house/default.php Tournament Agent Coming Soon]

The [[Xunlai Tournament Agent]] is expected to arrive in town next week. At that time, he will be delivering the special prizes due to those who made correct [[Celestial Tournament]] predictions through the [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/xunlai_tournament_house/default.php Xunlai Tournament House]. Look for a news post with more info soon.

; GWW Reaches 5,000 Articles

We've been tracking the activity on the [[Main Page|''Guild Wars'' Wiki]], and the article count has now reached 5,000! For those who love [[Special:Statistics|statistics]]: The total page count is close to 17,000, and the page views number more than 16 million so far. Congratulations to '''[[User:Dirigible|Dirigible]]''', the contributor who provided that momentous 5,000th article, and a hearty thanks to all those who have made a contribution. Everyone at [[ArenaNet]] is thrilled with the success of the [[Main Page|GWW]], and we are looking forward to calling out others in the future who help with this splendid and growing player resource.

== April 10th, 2007 ==
; [[Hero Battle]]s bring Double Rewards

During the coming weekend, you'll receive double [[Balthazar faction]] per point scored, and double [[Balthazar faction]] for each victory in all [[Hero Battle]]s (1v1). The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific on Friday, April 13 through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 14.

== April 4th, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/press/releases/pressrelease-2007-04-03.php Guild Wars, Russian Style]

We're [http://www.guildwars.com/press/releases/pressrelease-2007-04-03.php pleased to announce] that starting April 19th, Guild Wars players will note an expanded language option that includes the Russian language. This brings to eleven the total number of languages in which Guild Wars is presented. We wish to extend a hearty "welcome" to all those who are joining us from Russia.

; [http://www.guildwars.com/community/thescribe/scribe-070404.php The Scribe: Rabbit Tales & Storage News]

Our wandering writer sends word this week of news that is sure to please all citizens, be they [[Tyria]]n, [[Cantha]]n, or [[Elona|Elonian]]. He also recounts an intriguing hint of weekend gifts that was passed along by an unlikely source while he maintains the tradition of call-outs to the good and generous. Read it all in this week's [http://www.guildwars.com/community/thescribe/scribe-070404.php news scroll].

'''EU news'''<br>
; [http://eu.guildwars.com/news/article/guild_wars_language_support_grows1/ Guild Wars Language Support Grows]

In a recent press release, [[NCsoft]] Europe and [[ArenaNet]] have announced that Russian language support for [[Guild Wars]] will be available from April 19th for [[Prophecies]], with [[Factions]] and [[Nightfall]] to follow in May.

== April 3rd, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/matchreports/20070403-ewvsef.php Match Report: CT Finals]

The final games of the Celestial Tournament involved a face-off between two powerhouse guilds: Esoteric Warriors and Team Everfrost. Read about their three-game match, and check out details of their builds and skill use in the CT Finals<br> [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/matchreports/20070403-ewvsef.php Match Report].

; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/matchreports/20070403-celestialwrapup.php Celestial Tournament Wrap-Up]

With the conclusion of the Celestial Tournament, it's time to take a look back at all that took place during this largest Guild Wars competitive event ever. You can read about the finals, check out the full list of prizes, and learn how this tournament will influence the future, in the [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/matchreports/20070403-celestialwrapup.php Celestial Tournament Wrap-Up].

; [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-03-blackparades.php Guild of the Week: Black Parades]

Black Parades is a PvP guild that focuses mainly on combat within Heroes’ Ascent. The guild keeps an eye on the metagame while stretching the limits of innovation using a wide range of builds. Read about the guild [http://www.guildwars.com/community/guildweek/gotw-2007-04-03-blackparades.php here].

== April 2nd, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070402-counteringthemetagame.php State of the Game: Countering The Metagame]

Trends play a major role in PvP gameplay, and the ability to create new builds or to recognize and address the current favorites is a key element of PvP success. Get some great advice on countering the metagame in this week's State of the Game [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/articles/stateofthegame/20070402-counteringthemetagame.php article].

== April 1st, 2007 ==
; [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/funseason/celestialtournament.php Celestial Tournament Winners: Team Everfrost]

The [[Celestial Tournament]] has come to an end, and the winner is Team Everfrost in a three-game match. Thanks to all the guilds who took place in the tourney, and congratulations to Team Everfrost. You can read the results of each level of competition, plus view the final charts, [http://www.guildwars.com/competitive/funseason/celestialtournament.php here]. We’ll have match reports for you Monday or Tuesday, and information about upcoming competitive events via the automated tournament system very soon.
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