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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
During this event, players will be able to ''''Trick or Treat'''' by knocking (that is, 'clicking') on mission doors in the various zones. During the [[Halloween Event 2008|2008 event]], players can knock on a door once every 10 seconds, as long as they keep moving to a new door. A door that a character knocks on won't be active again for that character for five minutes. If a door is successfully knocked, then either a treat is awarded usually in the form of a random inspiration or costume salvage, or else a trick, which will spawn various enemies in the immediate area.  
During the [[Halloween Event]], players are be able to 'Trick or Treat' by knocking (that is, 'clicking') on mission doors in the various zones. Treats are rewards which include Temporary Powers (a throwable Rock and Costume Powers), Tier 1 inspirations, and Halloween Event Salvage (from defeating the spawned 'Tricks') which can be traded in for an extra costume slot. Tricks include spawns of special event enemies for which there are defeat badges.
 
== Mechanics of Knocking==
During the [[Halloween Event 2008|2008 event]], players can knock on a door once every 10 seconds, as long as they keep moving to a new door. A door that a character knocks on won't be active again for that character for five minutes. If a door is successfully knocked, then either a treat is awarded usually in the form of a random inspiration or costume salvage, or else a trick, which will spawn various enemies in the immediate area.  


'''Note:''' The easiest way to avoid having to move around is to team.  A 7-8 man team can camp at one set of doors, double doors are best because they allow each member to click two different mission door before they need to wait, and each player takes their turn clicking (knocking).  This also speeds up getting the badges since the size of the mobs increases and every player on the team gets credit for each defeat no matter which one delivers the final attack.
'''Note:''' The easiest way to avoid having to move around is to team.  A 7-8 man team can camp at one set of doors, double doors are best because they allow each member to click two different mission door before they need to wait, and each player takes their turn clicking (knocking).  This also speeds up getting the badges since the size of the mobs increases and every player on the team gets credit for each defeat no matter which one delivers the final attack.


Players have to Trick or Treat in a zone that matches their current effective level (See list below), or the doors will not give tricks or treats.  [[Sidekick]]/Lackey and Exemplar/Malefactor can be used to allow Trick or Treating to work, and the [[Sidekick#PvP Zones|auto-exemplar]] of PvP zones mean that they will work for anyone high enough to enter them (except for Recluse's Victory, which has no functioning mission doors.)  The [[Sidekick#PvP Zones|auto-exemplar]] of the Flashback System can also be used by high level characters to make themselves the appropriate level for any zone.
Players have to Trick or Treat in a zone that matches their current effective level (see list below), or the doors will not give tricks or treats.  [[Sidekick]]/Lackey and Exemplar/Malefactor can be used to allow Trick or Treating to work, and the [[Sidekick#PvP Zones|auto-exemplar]] of PvP zones mean that they will work for anyone high enough to enter them (except for Recluse's Victory, which has no functioning mission doors.)  The [[Sidekick#PvP Zones|auto-exemplar]] of the Flashback System can also be used by high level characters to make themselves the appropriate level for any zone.


The event runs in all combat zones in the game except [[Tunnels of the Trolls]], [[Sewer Network]], [[Abandoned Sewer Network]], [[Recluse's Victory]], [[The Abyss]], [[The Hive]], [[Cascade Archipelago]], [[The Chantry]], and [[The Storm Palace]]. Also, a bug prevents players in [[Bloody Bay]] from Trick or Treating, although the event is otherwise active there. Note that most zones not running the event are for at least level 40 characters, so characters below 40 can potentially Trick or Treat in nearly any zone they can enter.
The event runs in all combat zones in the game except [[Tunnels of the Trolls]], [[Sewer Network]], [[Abandoned Sewer Network]], [[Recluse's Victory]], [[The Abyss]], [[The Hive]], [[Cascade Archipelago]], [[The Chantry]], and [[The Storm Palace]]. Also, a bug prevents players in [[Bloody Bay]] from Trick or Treating, although the event is otherwise active there. Note that most zones not running the event are for at least level 40 characters, so characters below 40 can potentially Trick or Treat in nearly any zone they can enter.
Only the player who knocks gets the rewards from a Treat door.


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== Temporary Powers ==
== Temporary Powers ==
===Rock===
=== Rock ===
One of the treats is the [[Rock]] temporary power.  It is a one use, ranged attack that does minor smashing damage.  Matt Miller was the developer behind this homage to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=1646253]
One of the treats is the [[Rock]] temporary power.  It is a one use, ranged attack that does minor smashing damage.  Matt Miller was the developer behind this homage to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=1646253]


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===Classic Costumes===
=== Classic Costumes ===
 
Added in the [[Halloween Event 2007|2007 event]], knocking on doors can give a "Classic Costume" [[Temporary Powers|Temporary Power]].  These powers last for 14 days real time, are incompatible with any stealth powers, and cannot be used in PvP zones.   
Added in the [[Halloween Event 2007|2007 event]], knocking on doors can give a "Classic Costume" [[Temporary Powers|Temporary Power]].  These powers last for 14 days real time, are incompatible with any stealth powers, and cannot be used in PvP zones.   


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*When Costume Powers are awarded, two Inspirations are awarded. In the case of receiving a costume which you already have, the two Inspirations can be used as an indication of a costume being awarded.
*When Costume Powers are awarded, two Inspirations are awarded. In the case of receiving a costume which you already have, the two Inspirations can be used as an indication of a costume being awarded.


====Classic Costume Gallery====
==== Classic Costume Gallery ====
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Image:BP-Shaman.jpg|[[Banished Pantheon Shaman Costume]]
Image:Costume Banished Pantheon Shaman.jpg|[[Banished Pantheon Shaman Costume]]
Image:Cage-Consortium-Guard.jpg|[[Consortium Guard Costume]]
Image:Costume Carnival Harlequin.jpg|[[Carnival Harlequin Costume]]
Image:Carnival-Harlequin.jpg|[[Carnival Harlequin Costume]]
Image:Costume Carnival Strongman.jpg|[[Carnival Strongman Costume]]
Image:Carnival-Strongman.jpg|[[Carnival Strongman Costume]]
Image:Costume Consortium Guard.jpg|[[Consortium Guard Costume]]
Image:Coralax-Minion.jpg|[[Coralax Minion Costume]]
Image:Costume Coralax Minion.jpg|[[Coralax Minion Costume]]
Image:H07-Galaxy.jpg|[[Council Galaxy Costume]]
Image:Costume Council Galaxy.jpg|[[Council Galaxy Costume]]
Image:Council-Penumbra.jpg|[[Council Penumbra Costume]]
Image:Costume Council Penumbra.jpg|[[Council Penumbra Costume]]
Image:Crey Agent Costume.png|[[Crey Agent Costume]]
Image:Costume Crey Agent Male.jpg|[[Crey Agent Costume]]
Image:Crey-Powersuit.jpg|[[Crey Powersuit Costume]]
Image:Costume Crey Powersuit.jpg|[[Crey Powersuit Costume]]
Image:Crey-Security.jpg|[[Crey Security Costume]]
Image:Costume Crey Security.jpg|[[Crey Security Costume]]
Image:H07-Tank.jpg|[[Freakshow Boss Costume]]
Image:Costume Freakshow Boss.jpg|[[Freakshow Boss Costume]]
Image:Freakshow-Stunner.jpg|[[Freakshow Stunner Costume]]
Image:Costume Freakshow Stunner.jpg|[[Freakshow Stunner Costume]]
Image:Goldbricker.jpg|[[Goldbricker Costume]]
Image:Costume Goldbricker.jpg|[[Goldbricker Costume]]
Image:Hellion-Thug.jpg|[[Hellion Thug Costume]]
Image:Costume Hellion Thug.jpg|[[Hellion Thug Costume]]
Image:KnivesofArtemis.jpg|[[Knives of Artemis Costume]]
Image:Costume Knives of Artemis.jpg|[[Knives of Artemis Costume]]
Image:Legacy-Chain.jpg|[[Legacy Chain Costume]]
Image:Costume Legacy Chain.jpg|[[Legacy Chain Costume]]
Image:Lost.jpg|[[Lost Costume]]
Image:Costume Lost.jpg|[[Lost Costume]]
Image:Malta-Gunslinger.jpg|[[Malta Gunslinger Costume]]
Image:Costume Malta Gunslinger.jpg|[[Malta Gunslinger Costume]]
Image:Malta-Operative.jpg|[[Malta Operative Costume]]
Image:Costume Malta Operative.jpg|[[Malta Operative Costume]]
Image:Nemesis-Soldier.jpg|[[Nemesis Soldier Costume]]
Image:Costume Nemesis Soldier.jpg|[[Nemesis Soldier Costume]]
Image:Outcast-Thug.jpg|[[Outcast Thug Costume]]
Image:Costume Outcast Thug.jpg|[[Outcast Thug Costume]]
Image:H07-ParagonProtector.jpg|[[Paragon Protector Costume]]
Image:Costume Paragon Protector Male.jpg|[[Paragon Protector Costume]]
Image:Pirate.jpg|[[Pirate Costume]]
Image:Costume Pirate.jpg|[[Pirate Costume]]
Image:PPD-Cop.jpg|[[PPD Cop Costume]]
Image:Costume PPD Cop.jpg|[[PPD Cop Costume]]
Image:PPD-Hardsuit.jpg|[[PPD Hardsuit Costume]]
Image:Costume PPD Hardsuit.jpg|[[PPD Hardsuit Costume]]
Image:PPD Swat Officer.png|[[PPD Swat Officer Costume]]
Image:Costume PPD SWAT Officer.jpg|[[PPD SWAT Officer Costume]]
Image:Scrapyarder.jpg|[[Scrapyarder Costume]]
Image:Costume Scrapyarder.jpg|[[Scrapyarder Costume]]
Image:Skulls Thug Costume.png|[[Skulls Thug Costume]]
Image:Costume Skulls Thug.jpg|[[Skulls Thug Costume]]
Image:Sky-Raider.jpg|[[Sky Raider Costume]]
Image:Costume Skyraiders.jpg|[[Skyraiders Costume]]
Image:Troll.jpg|[[Troll Costume]]
Image:Costume Troll.jpg|[[Troll Costume]]
Image:Tsoo-Inkman.jpg|[[Tsoo Inkman Costume]]
Image:Costume Tsoo Inkman.jpg|[[Tsoo Inkman Costume]]
Image:Vahzilok-Eidolan.jpg|[[Vahzilok Eidolon Costume]]
Image:Costume Vahzilok Eidolon Male.jpg|[[Vahzilok Eidolon Costume]]
Image:H07-Warriors.jpg|[[Warrior Thug Costume]]
Image:Costume Warriors Thug.jpg|[[Warriors Thug Costume]]


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====Classic Costume Badges====
==== Classic Costume Badges ====


These [[badges]] are awarded for receiving [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat#Classic Costumes|"Classic Costume"]] [[Temporary Powers]] while Trick or Treating. Trick or Treat costume badges do not have bars, but appear between the [[Firebase Zulu Security Detail|Firebase Zulu Security Detail]] and [[Tourist Badge|Tourist]] badges for heroes and between the [[Visionary Badge|Visionary]] and [[Visitor Badge|Visitor]] badge for villains.
These [[badges]] are awarded for receiving [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat#Classic Costumes|"Classic Costume"]] [[Temporary Powers]] while Trick or Treating. Trick or Treat costume badges do not have bars, but appear between the [[Firebase Zulu Security Detail]] and [[Tourist Badge|Tourist]] badges for heroes and between the [[Visionary Badge|Visionary]] and [[Visitor Badge|Visitor]] badge for villains.


Note: receiving a duplicate costume will give no indication of the duplicate, but it will count towards the badges. Because of this, it will appear that fewer costume drops have occurred than are required for the badge.
Note: receiving a duplicate costume will give no indication of the duplicate, but it will count towards the badges. Because of this, it will appear that fewer costume drops have occurred than are required for the badge.
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== Extra Costume Slot & Event Salvage ==
== Event Salvage ==
 
As of the [[Halloween Event 2006|2006 event]], players can get Event Salvage drops from Treat rewards by Trick or Treating. These special Halloween Event Salvage pieces can unlock an extra costume slot on any character.
 
=== Extra Costume Slot ===
 
To unlock this extra costume slot, a player needs to gather one each of the four types of [[Event_Salvage#Halloween_Event_Salvage|Event Salvage]]. You need one each of Statesman Mask, Lord Recluse Helmet, Back Alley Brawler Gloves, and Hamidon costume.  All four then need to be brought to the appropriate Halloween contact for the character's faction: [[Granny Beldam]] for villains and [[Annah]] for heroes.  The contact will then unlock the extra slot for that character. 
 
Which slot it opens depends on how many costume slots you have already unlocked. Costume slots are awarded incrementally...a level 1 will be awarded their second slot, while a level 50 with all four previous costume slots unlocked will unlock a fifth. This reward does not include a free costume change token; unless you have free costume change tokens left over from previous awards, you will have to pay normal [[influence]] or [[infamy]] costs to change the costume in this new slot.
 
=== Event Salvage ===
 
There is a 35% chance of any Treat being a piece of event salvage, with even chances for which of the four types of event salvage is received. When Event Salvage is awarded as a treat, two Inspirations are also awarded.


Halloween Event Salvage drops directly from Treats and from the enemies spawned by Tricks during Trick or Treating. These special Halloween Event Salvage pieces can unlock an extra costume slot and additional rewards such as a spider vanity pet on any character.
; Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves
; Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves
[[Image:Salvage BackAlleyBrawlerGloves.png|left]] [[Image:BAB-gloves.png|100px|thumb]]
[[File:Salvage BackAlleyBrawlerGloves.png|left]] [[File:BAB-gloves.png|100px|thumb]]
'''Event Salvage'''
'''Event Salvage'''


These are rubber Back Alley Brawler gloves, perfect for a Halloween costume. Their manufacture makes it difficult to perform simple tasks like opening doors. Heroes can take this to Annah in Croatoa, while villains can take this to Granny Beldam in Nerva, for a reward.
These are rubber Back Alley Brawler gloves, perfect for a Halloween costume. Their manufacture makes it difficult to perform simple tasks like opening doors. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.
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; Statesman Halloween Mask
; Statesman Halloween Mask
[[Image:Salvage StatesmanMask.png|left]] [[Image:Statesmask.png|100px|thumb]]
[[File:Salvage StatesmanMask.png|left]] [[File:Statesmask.png|100px|thumb]]
'''Event Salvage'''
'''Event Salvage'''


This is a Halloween mask of the famous hero Statesman. It's made of cheap plastic, and the flimsy string probably won't last through the night. Heroes can take this to Annah in Croatoa, while villains can take this to Granny Beldam in Nerva, for a reward.
This is a Halloween mask of the famous hero Statesman. It's made of cheap plastic, and the flimsy string probably won't last through the night. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.
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; Lord Recluse Halloween Helmet
; Lord Recluse Halloween Helmet
[[Image:Salvage RecluseMask.png|left]]
[[File:Salvage RecluseMask.png|left]]
'''Event Salvage'''
'''Event Salvage'''


This is a Halloween mask of the infamous Lord Recluse. It's made of smelly rubber, and wearing it makes you all sweaty and hard to find your breath. Heroes can take this to Annah in Croatoa, while villains can take this to Granny Beldam in Nerva, for a reward.
This is a Halloween mask of the infamous Lord Recluse. It's made of smelly rubber, and wearing it makes you all sweaty and hard to find your breath. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.
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; Hamidon Halloween Costume
; Hamidon Halloween Costume


[[Image:Salvage HamidonCostume.png|left]]
[[File:Salvage HamidonCostume.png|left]]
'''Event Salvage'''
'''Event Salvage'''


The most popular Halloween costume among the kids in Paragon City is that of Hamidon. This simple costume is made from coloured plastic wrap. Many kids like to put action figures of their favourite heroes inside the wrap, pretending they are 'raiding' for 'Hami-O's' Heroes can take this to Annah in Croatoa, while villains can take this to Granny Beldam in Nerva, for a reward.
The most popular Halloween costume among the kids in Paragon City is that of Hamidon. This simple costume is made from coloured plastic wrap. Many kids like to put action figures of their favourite heroes inside the wrap, pretending they are 'raiding' for 'Hami-O's'. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.
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=== Extra Costume Slot ===
To unlock this extra costume slot, a player needs to gather one each of the four types of [[Event Salvage#Halloween Event Salvage|Event Salvage]]. All four then need to be brought to the appropriate Halloween contact for the character's faction: [[Granny Beldam]] for villains, [[Annah]] for heroes, [[Acantha]] for Praetorians. This can only be done once per character. This reward does not include a free costume change token.


== Zones ==
== Zones ==
Trick or Treating only works if the player was in a zone with a level appropriate for their current combat level.  The following are the appropriate levels for various zones:
Trick or Treating only works if the player was in a zone with a level appropriate for their current combat level.  The following are the appropriate levels for various zones:


{{section columns
| heading 1 =
=== Heroes ===
=== Heroes ===
| section 1 =
:01 - 11 [[Atlas Park]]
:01 - 11 [[Atlas Park]]
:01 - 11 [[Galaxy City]]
:05 - 15 [[Kings Row]]
:05 - 15 [[Kings Row]]
:05 - 15 [[The Hollows]]
:05 - 15 [[The Hollows]]
:07 - 15 [[Perez Park]]
:05 - 15 [[Perez Park]]
:10 - 20 [[Steel Canyon]]
:10 - 20 [[Steel Canyon]]
:10 - 20 [[Skyway City]]
:10 - 20 [[Skyway City]]
:10 - 20 [[Faultline]]
:10 - 20 [[Faultline]]
:11 - 20 [[Boomtown]]
:10 - 20 [[Boomtown]]
:20 - 30 [[Independence Port]]
:20 - 30 [[Independence Port]]
:20 - 30 [[Talos Island]]
:20 - 30 [[Talos Island]]
:20 - 30 [[Striga Isle]]
:20 - 30 [[Striga Isle]]
:20 - 30 [[Terra Volta]]
:20 - 30 [[Terra Volta]]
:21 - 30 [[Dark Astoria]]
:20 - 30 [[Croatoa]]
:20 - 30 [[Croatoa]]
:30 - 40 [[Brickstown]]
:30 - 40 [[Brickstown]]
:30 - 40 [[Founders' Falls]]
:30 - 40 [[Founders' Falls]]
:30 - 40 [[Crey's Folly]]
:30 - 40 [[Crey's Folly]]
:33 - 40 [[Eden]]
:30 - 40 [[Eden]]
:40 - 50 [[Peregrine Island]]
:40 - 50 [[Peregrine Island]]
:40 - 50 [[Firebase Zulu]]
:40 - 50 [[Firebase Zulu]]


| heading 2 =
=== Villains ===
=== Villains ===
| section 2 =
:01 - 10 [[Mercy Island]]
:01 - 10 [[Mercy Island]]
:05 - 15 [[Port Oakes]]
:05 - 15 [[Port Oakes]]
:10 - 20 [[Cap Au Diable]]
:10 - 20 [[Cap au Diable]]
:20 - 30 [[Sharkhead Isle]]
:20 - 30 [[Sharkhead Isle]]
:25 - 40 [[Nerva Archipelago]]
:25 - 40 [[Nerva Archipelago]]
:30 - 40 [[St. Martial]]
:30 - 40 [[St. Martial]]
:40 - 50 [[Grandville]]
:40 - 50 [[Grandville]]
| heading 3 =
=== Praetorians ===
| section 3 =
:01 - 08 [[Nova Praetoria]]
:01 - 08 [[Underground Nova]]
:09 - 15 [[Imperial City]]
:09 - 15 [[Underground Imperial]]
:15 - 20 [[Neutropolis]]
:15 - 20 [[Underground Neutropolis]]
:20 - 30 [[First Ward]]
   
   
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=== Both ===
=== Both ===
Since all [[PvP]] zones automatically [[Sidekick#Exemplar/Malefactor|exemplar]] anyone entering to a specific level, anyone entering the zone is brought to a combat level appropriate to the zone, so all zones are appropriate for Trick or Treating for anyone of a high enough level to enter the zone.
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Since all [[PvP]] zones automatically [[Sidekick|sidekick or exemplar]] characters to a combat level appropriate to the zone, characters of any level can Trick or Treat in [[Siren's Call]] and [[Warburg]].
:20 - 50 [[Siren's Call]]
:30 - 50 [[Warburg]]
 
{{Bug|[[Bloody Bay]] is currently bugged.  It appears to be set to allow trick or treating for levels 10-20, but since all characters entering the zone are Sidekicked/Exemplared to level 25, they are no longer in the level range for trick or treating.}}


:01 - 50 [[Siren's Call]]
:01 - 50 [[Warburg]]
:01 - 50 [[Bloody Bay]] (Bugged. Trick or Treat range appears to be levels 10-20, but since all characters are set to level 25, they no longer meet the level requirement.)
:20 - 30 [[Echo: Dark Astoria]]
:35 - 50 [[Rikti War Zone]]
:35 - 50 [[Rikti War Zone]]
:35 - 50 [[Cimerora]]
:35 - 50 [[Cimerora]]
:40 - 50 [[Kallisti Wharf]]
}}


== Trick or Treat Enemies ==
== Trick or Treat Enemies ==
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; Coven
; Coven
 
:  The [[Coven]] is made up of witches also seen as the [[The Cabal|Cabal]] enemy group found in [[Croatoa]].  Note that this group is the most visually different from their normal in-game spawns of any of the Halloween mobs.  The Cabal is primarily colored in shades of grey and black, while the Halloween Coven is much more colorful.
The [[Coven]] is made up of witches also seen as the [[The Cabal|Cabal]] enemy group found in [[Croatoa]].  Note that this group is the most visually different from their normal in-game spawns of any of the Halloween mobs.  The Cabal is primarily colored in shades of grey and black, while the Halloween Coven is much more colorful.
 
; Fir Bolg
; Fir Bolg
 
:  [[Fir Bolg]] can also be found in [[Croatoa]] at the present. '''Note''' that there is '''no''' badge for defeating them.
[[Fir Bolg]] can also be found in [[Croatoa]] at the present. '''Note''' that there is '''no''' badge for defeating them.
 
; Spirits
; Spirits
 
:  Spectral Demons from the [[Circle of Thorns]] were used to create the [[Spirits]] faction.They are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
Spectral Demons from the [[Circle of Thorns]] were used to create the [[Spirits]] faction.
 
; Vampires
; Vampires
 
:  [[5th Column]] vampyri were the models used to make up the [[Vampire]]s enemy group for the event. Unlike the 5th Column/Council Vampyri, the Halloween Vampyri are true undead and are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
[[5th Column]] vampyri were the models used to make up the [[Vampire|Vampires]] enemy group for the event.
 
; Werewolves
; Werewolves
 
:  [[5th Column]] nightwolves and warwolves were the models used to make up the [[Werewolf|Werewolves]] faction for the event.
[[5th Column]] nightwolves and warwolves were the models used to make up the [[Werewolf|Werewolves]] faction for the event.
 
; Zombies
; Zombies
 
:  The [[Zombies (Trick or Treat)|zombies]] are [[Banished Pantheon]] soldiers. They are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
The [[Zombies (Trick or Treat)|zombies]] are [[Banished Pantheon]] soldiers.
; Elite Bosses
:  Elite Bosses spawn at combat levels above 25. Low level characters can Trick or Treat in Siren's Call or Warburg to get EBs. High level characters can Trick or Treat while on Flashback below 25 to avoid EBs.




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Image:Witch1.jpg|Witch: Coven minion
Image:Witch.jpg|Witch: Coven minion
Image:Sorceress1.jpg|Sorceress: Coven Lieutenant
Image:Sorceress.jpg|Sorceress: Coven Lieutenant
Image:Coven-crone.jpg|Crone: Coven Boss
Image:Crone.jpg|Crone: Coven Boss
Image:Streng-firbolg.jpg|Streng
Image:Streng-firbolg.jpg|Streng
Image:SpiritsMinion01.jpg|Spirit Lieutenant
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===Trick or Treat Enemy Badges===
=== Trick or Treat Enemy Badges ===


These badges are awarded for defeating [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat#Enemies|Trick or Treat enemies]].
These badges are awarded for defeating [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat#Trick or Treat Enemies|Trick or Treat enemies]].


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{{BadgeBox|Vampiric Heritage}}
{{BadgeBox|Spectral Anomaly}}
{{BadgeBox|Mummy's Curse}}
{{BadgeBox|Unholy Coven}}
{{BadgeBox|Reaper of Souls}}
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== Historical ==
 
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=== New in 2010 ===
 
* Halloween Salvage that used to drop from 'Trick' being defeated drops from both a defeated 'Trick' or a door 'Treat.'
* Door 'Treats' have a good chance of dropping a new [[Mission:Tip - Whispered Rumor|Halloween Tip Mission]]. You need to be in Paragon City or the Rogue Isles, Level 20+, and 'wearing' a Temporary Costume Power with Trick or Treating. See the information under [[Halloween Event 2010]].  The permanent costume powers such as those handed out at the San Diego Comic Con or PAX are considered to be in costume for tip drops. These tip missions do not count against your daily limit of alignment tips.
* During Halloween 2010, Trick or Treating while sidekicked resulted in the sidekicked character not obtaining any Costume Powers. This was a [http://web.archive.org/web/20120904213534/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=3285938 Known Issue].
 
=== New in 2009 ===
 
*The Halloween Salvage that used to drop from a 'Treat' now drops from defeating the foes spawned from a 'Trick.'
*Inspirations 'Treats' are now only Tier 1 instead of Tiers 1 and 2.


[[Category:Halloween Event|Trick or Treat]]
[[Category:Halloween Event|Trick or Treat]]

Latest revision as of 20:14, 5 October 2024

Overview

During the Halloween Event, players are be able to 'Trick or Treat' by knocking (that is, 'clicking') on mission doors in the various zones. Treats are rewards which include Temporary Powers (a throwable Rock and Costume Powers), Tier 1 inspirations, and Halloween Event Salvage (from defeating the spawned 'Tricks') which can be traded in for an extra costume slot. Tricks include spawns of special event enemies for which there are defeat badges.

Mechanics of Knocking

During the 2008 event, players can knock on a door once every 10 seconds, as long as they keep moving to a new door. A door that a character knocks on won't be active again for that character for five minutes. If a door is successfully knocked, then either a treat is awarded usually in the form of a random inspiration or costume salvage, or else a trick, which will spawn various enemies in the immediate area.

Note: The easiest way to avoid having to move around is to team. A 7-8 man team can camp at one set of doors, double doors are best because they allow each member to click two different mission door before they need to wait, and each player takes their turn clicking (knocking). This also speeds up getting the badges since the size of the mobs increases and every player on the team gets credit for each defeat no matter which one delivers the final attack.

Players have to Trick or Treat in a zone that matches their current effective level (see list below), or the doors will not give tricks or treats. Sidekick/Lackey and Exemplar/Malefactor can be used to allow Trick or Treating to work, and the auto-exemplar of PvP zones mean that they will work for anyone high enough to enter them (except for Recluse's Victory, which has no functioning mission doors.) The auto-exemplar of the Flashback System can also be used by high level characters to make themselves the appropriate level for any zone.

The event runs in all combat zones in the game except Tunnels of the Trolls, Sewer Network, Abandoned Sewer Network, Recluse's Victory, The Abyss, The Hive, Cascade Archipelago, The Chantry, and The Storm Palace. Also, a bug prevents players in Bloody Bay from Trick or Treating, although the event is otherwise active there. Note that most zones not running the event are for at least level 40 characters, so characters below 40 can potentially Trick or Treat in nearly any zone they can enter.

Only the player who knocks gets the rewards from a Treat door.


Temporary Powers

Rock

One of the treats is the Rock temporary power. It is a one use, ranged attack that does minor smashing damage. Matt Miller was the developer behind this homage to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. [1]

Power

Ranged Smashing Damage

You got a rock.

Classic Costumes

Added in the 2007 event, knocking on doors can give a "Classic Costume" Temporary Power. These powers last for 14 days real time, are incompatible with any stealth powers, and cannot be used in PvP zones.

  • For costume models that have a single gender (such as Carnie Harlequin or Strongman), activating the costume will force the apparent sex of the character to match. For costumes that have both genders (such as Crey Agent), the character will use the appropriate model. *Finally, some of the costumes will have special animation built into it (such as Goldbricker and Sky Raider having animated flightpacks, PPD Hardsuit with rocket boots when in flight, Pirate having ghost-style flight, etc).
  • Costume count and Trick or Treat enemy defeat badge counts carry over from previous years.
  • Costumes are dropped independently of event salvage, meaning you can get both at once.
    • While similar to Freakshow and Arachnos costumes, these DO NOT grant stealth or invisibility. Mobs will attack players who are wearing these costumes, even if it's a costume of their group.
    • Costumes are mutually exclusive with most self-stealth powers and cannot be used while shape shifted.
  • When Costume Powers are awarded, two Inspirations are awarded. In the case of receiving a costume which you already have, the two Inspirations can be used as an indication of a costume being awarded.

Classic Costume Gallery


Classic Costume Badges

These badges are awarded for receiving "Classic Costume" Temporary Powers while Trick or Treating. Trick or Treat costume badges do not have bars, but appear between the Firebase Zulu Security Detail and Tourist badges for heroes and between the Visionary and Visitor badge for villains.

Note: receiving a duplicate costume will give no indication of the duplicate, but it will count towards the badges. Because of this, it will appear that fewer costume drops have occurred than are required for the badge.

Badge

You've collected 10 classic costumes.

Badge

You've collected 25 classic costumes.

Badge

You've collected 50 classic costumes.


Event Salvage

Halloween Event Salvage drops directly from Treats and from the enemies spawned by Tricks during Trick or Treating. These special Halloween Event Salvage pieces can unlock an extra costume slot and additional rewards such as a spider vanity pet on any character.

Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves
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Event Salvage

These are rubber Back Alley Brawler gloves, perfect for a Halloween costume. Their manufacture makes it difficult to perform simple tasks like opening doors. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.

Statesman Halloween Mask
Salvage StatesmanMask.png
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Event Salvage

This is a Halloween mask of the famous hero Statesman. It's made of cheap plastic, and the flimsy string probably won't last through the night. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.

Lord Recluse Halloween Helmet
Salvage RecluseMask.png

Event Salvage

This is a Halloween mask of the infamous Lord Recluse. It's made of smelly rubber, and wearing it makes you all sweaty and hard to find your breath. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.

Hamidon Halloween Costume
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Event Salvage

The most popular Halloween costume among the kids in Paragon City is that of Hamidon. This simple costume is made from coloured plastic wrap. Many kids like to put action figures of their favourite heroes inside the wrap, pretending they are 'raiding' for 'Hami-O's'. To earn a reward, Heroes can deliver this to Annah in Croatoa, while Villains can visit Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago and Praetorians can go to Acantha in Imperial City.

Extra Costume Slot

To unlock this extra costume slot, a player needs to gather one each of the four types of Event Salvage. All four then need to be brought to the appropriate Halloween contact for the character's faction: Granny Beldam for villains, Annah for heroes, Acantha for Praetorians. This can only be done once per character. This reward does not include a free costume change token.

Zones

Trick or Treating only works if the player was in a zone with a level appropriate for their current combat level. The following are the appropriate levels for various zones:

Heroes

01 - 11 Atlas Park
05 - 15 Kings Row
05 - 15 The Hollows
05 - 15 Perez Park
10 - 20 Steel Canyon
10 - 20 Skyway City
10 - 20 Faultline
10 - 20 Boomtown
20 - 30 Independence Port
20 - 30 Talos Island
20 - 30 Striga Isle
20 - 30 Terra Volta
20 - 30 Croatoa
30 - 40 Brickstown
30 - 40 Founders' Falls
30 - 40 Crey's Folly
30 - 40 Eden
40 - 50 Peregrine Island
40 - 50 Firebase Zulu

Villains

01 - 10 Mercy Island
05 - 15 Port Oakes
10 - 20 Cap au Diable
20 - 30 Sharkhead Isle
25 - 40 Nerva Archipelago
30 - 40 St. Martial
40 - 50 Grandville

Praetorians

01 - 08 Nova Praetoria
01 - 08 Underground Nova
09 - 15 Imperial City
09 - 15 Underground Imperial
15 - 20 Neutropolis
15 - 20 Underground Neutropolis
20 - 30 First Ward

Both

Since all PvP zones automatically sidekick or exemplar characters to a combat level appropriate to the zone, characters of any level can Trick or Treat in Siren's Call and Warburg.

01 - 50 Siren's Call
01 - 50 Warburg
01 - 50 Bloody Bay (Bugged. Trick or Treat range appears to be levels 10-20, but since all characters are set to level 25, they no longer meet the level requirement.)
20 - 30 Echo: Dark Astoria
35 - 50 Rikti War Zone
35 - 50 Cimerora
40 - 50 Kallisti Wharf

Trick or Treat Enemies

Note: none of these groups counted toward the non-Halloween badges available in the game normally. For example, these Fir Bolg do not count towards the Pumpkin Master/Mistress badge.

Coven
The Coven is made up of witches also seen as the Cabal enemy group found in Croatoa. Note that this group is the most visually different from their normal in-game spawns of any of the Halloween mobs. The Cabal is primarily colored in shades of grey and black, while the Halloween Coven is much more colorful.
Fir Bolg
Fir Bolg can also be found in Croatoa at the present. Note that there is no badge for defeating them.
Spirits
Spectral Demons from the Circle of Thorns were used to create the Spirits faction.They are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
Vampires
5th Column vampyri were the models used to make up the Vampires enemy group for the event. Unlike the 5th Column/Council Vampyri, the Halloween Vampyri are true undead and are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
Werewolves
5th Column nightwolves and warwolves were the models used to make up the Werewolves faction for the event.
Zombies
The zombies are Banished Pantheon soldiers. They are vulnerable to weapons that provide a damage bonus versus the undead.
Elite Bosses
Elite Bosses spawn at combat levels above 25. Low level characters can Trick or Treat in Siren's Call or Warburg to get EBs. High level characters can Trick or Treat while on Flashback below 25 to avoid EBs.


Enemy Images

  • Witch: Coven minion

  • Sorceress: Coven Lieutenant

  • Crone: Coven Boss

  • Streng

  • Spirit Lieutenant

  • Vampire Lieutenant

  • Vampire Lord Boss

  • Werewolf Lieutenant

  • Zombie


Trick or Treat Enemy Badges

These badges are awarded for defeating Trick or Treat enemies.

Badge

You have defeated 20 of the nefarious Vampires who rose from their graves on Halloween.

Badge

You have defeated 20 ghosts, spirits who have not rested since their original death.

Badge

You have defeated 15 werewolves, supernatural creatures created through the disease of lycanthropy.

Badge

You have defeated 50 zombies, the walking flesh of the recently dead.

Badge

You have defeated 75 witches, sorcerous crones who use dark magicks.

Badge

You have defeated 20 of the Unseelie Court.

Badge

You have defeated 5 ancient vampires, the eldest of the vampires in the ancestral lineage of those who thirst for blood in the darkness.

Badge

You have defeated 5 spectral werewolves, lycanthropic beasts who embraced undeath in order to become one with the night eternal.

Badge

You have defeated 5 arisen mummies, ancient embalmed zombies who had returned to life to seek their vengeance against tomb robbers.

Badge

You have defeated 5 crone matriarchs, these ancient witches lead the Coven from the deep shadows, practicing forbidden sorcery unseen by the world.

Badge

You have defeated 5 hollow reapers, the highest ranking members of the Unseelie Court who invade our world when the spirit realm is at its closest.

Historical

This article or section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

New in 2010

  • Halloween Salvage that used to drop from 'Trick' being defeated drops from both a defeated 'Trick' or a door 'Treat.'
  • Door 'Treats' have a good chance of dropping a new Halloween Tip Mission. You need to be in Paragon City or the Rogue Isles, Level 20+, and 'wearing' a Temporary Costume Power with Trick or Treating. See the information under Halloween Event 2010. The permanent costume powers such as those handed out at the San Diego Comic Con or PAX are considered to be in costume for tip drops. These tip missions do not count against your daily limit of alignment tips.
  • During Halloween 2010, Trick or Treating while sidekicked resulted in the sidekicked character not obtaining any Costume Powers. This was a Known Issue.

New in 2009

  • The Halloween Salvage that used to drop from a 'Treat' now drops from defeating the foes spawned from a 'Trick.'
  • Inspirations 'Treats' are now only Tier 1 instead of Tiers 1 and 2.
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