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Pink Day in LA is coming to a Lion's Arch near you
It's October, and you know what that means! The time for Pink Day in LA is almost upon us! The Gaming World Entertainment Network's annual Guild Wars fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer will be held on Saturday, October 20th. Of course, the LA of Pink Day in LA is Lion's Arch, and there are two of those now. GW-EN's solution is to host parties in Lion's Arch in both Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2. Up to three international districts in Guild Wars will be hosted, as will the Henge of Denravi, Dragonbrand, Stormbluff Isle, Jade Quarry, Darkhaven, Sanctum of Rall, Underworld, and Desolation servers in Guild Wars 2. You don't really need to be playing a Guild Wars game to participate: GW-EN is encouraging people to tun into the radio stream and celebrate the event no matter what game they play. Maybe we'll all accept that LA can be found in our hearts, not on some server somewhere. Hit up the official Pink Day website for full details, including a prize list and information on how you can help.
Flameseeker Chronicles: The power of community
I hope ArenaNet appreciates what a fantastic community it has. I don't mean to suggest that the developers and community team are not appreciative, but this time of year it always strikes me anew what an incredibly dedicated fanbase this company enjoys. The community talks freely with (and often at) the Guild Wars development and community teams, usually in a very casual and comfortable fashion -- inside jokes and off-topic chats are as common as serious game discussion and feedback. I'm sure it can get overwhelming for the ANet team sometimes, but it speaks volumes about the community that it's so entrenched, consistent, and knowledgeable about ArenaNet and the people behind it. In the absence of official forums, the core Guild Wars community stepped up and did the work for ArenaNet, creating some fantastic gathering places for fans: Both Guild Wars Guru and Guild Wars 2 Guru, as well as Guild Wars Online, are commonly regarded as the "official" forums. The community-created events are second to none, and while they happen year-round, this time of year they're everywhere you look. Whether it's for charity, for competition, for love of lore, for a holiday, or just for the sake of having a party, there are some amazingly well-coordinated events going on, all from the community. Follow along after the jump and let's take a look at the stellar Guild Wars community.
