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== 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 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. | ||
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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. | ||
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== 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. [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] | ||
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temp Melee Moderate.png|Name=Rock|Effect=Ranged Smashing Damage|Desc=You got a rock.}} | {{PowerBox|Icon=Temp Melee Moderate.png|Name=Rock|Effect=Ranged Smashing Damage|Desc=You got a rock.}} | ||
===Classic Costumes=== | |||
Added in the [[Halloween Event | 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. 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). | ||
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== Free Costume Slot == | |||
As of the [[Halloween Event | As of the [[Halloween Event 2006|2006 event]], players can unlock a free costume slot on any 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. | ||
To unlock this slot a player needs to gather one each of the four types of [[Event_Salvage#Halloween_Event_Salvage|Event Salvage]] that can be randomly awarded by Treats. 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 game: [[Granny Beldam]] for villains and [[Annah]] for heroes. The contact will then unlock the free slot. 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. | To unlock this slot a player needs to gather one each of the four types of [[Event_Salvage#Halloween_Event_Salvage|Event Salvage]] that can be randomly awarded by Treats. 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 game: [[Granny Beldam]] for villains and [[Annah]] for heroes. The contact will then unlock the free slot. 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. | ||
=== Event Salvage === | |||
; Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves | ; Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves | ||
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== 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: | ||
=== Heroes === | |||
:01 - 11 [[Atlas Park]] | :01 - 11 [[Atlas Park]] | ||
:01 - 11 [[Galaxy City]] | :01 - 11 [[Galaxy City]] | ||
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:40 - 50 [[Firebase Zulu]] | :40 - 50 [[Firebase Zulu]] | ||
=== Villains === | |||
:01 - 10 [[Mercy Island]] | :01 - 10 [[Mercy Island]] | ||
:05 - 15 [[Port Oakes]] | :05 - 15 [[Port Oakes]] | ||
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:40 - 50 [[Grandville]] | :40 - 50 [[Grandville]] | ||
=== Both === | |||
Since all [[PvP]] zones automatically [[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. | 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. | ||
:20 - 50 [[Siren's Call]] | :20 - 50 [[Siren's Call]] | ||
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:35 - 50 [[Cimerora]] | :35 - 50 [[Cimerora]] | ||
== 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. | 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. | ||
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The [[Unseelie Court]] was a new enemy group for the 2006 event. They accompanied the random zone spawns of [[Eochai]] and [[Jack in Irons]]. | The [[Unseelie Court]] was a new enemy group for the 2006 event. They accompanied the random zone spawns of [[Eochai]] and [[Jack in Irons]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:02, 24 October 2008
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 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 speed 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.
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]
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).
- BP-Shaman.jpg
- Cage-Consortium-Guard.jpg
- Carnival-Harlequin.jpg
- Carnival-Strongman.jpg
- Coralax-Minion.jpg
- H07-Galaxy.jpg
- Council-Penumbra.jpg
- Crey-Powersuit.jpg
- Crey-Security.jpg
- H07-Tank.jpg
- Freakshow-Stunner.jpg
- Goldbricker.jpg
- Hellion-Thug.jpg
- KnivesofArtemis.jpg
- Legacy-Chain.jpg
- Lost.jpg
- Malta-Gunslinger.jpg
- Malta-Operative.jpg
- Nemesis-Soldier.jpg
- Outcast-Thug.jpg
- H07-ParagonProtector.jpg
- Pirate.jpg
- PPD-Cop.jpg
- PPD-Hardsuit.jpg
- Scrapyarder.jpg
- Sky-Raider.jpg
- Troll.jpg
- Tsoo-Inkman.jpg
- Vahzilok-Eidolan.jpg
- H07-Warriors.jpg
Free Costume Slot
As of the 2006 event, players can unlock a free costume slot on any 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.
To unlock this slot a player needs to gather one each of the four types of Event Salvage that can be randomly awarded by Treats. 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 game: Granny Beldam for villains and Annah for heroes. The contact will then unlock the free slot. 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.
Event Salvage
- Back Alley Brawler Halloween Gloves
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.
- Statesman Halloween Mask
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.
- Lord Recluse Halloween Helmet
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.
- Hamidon Halloween Costume
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.
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
- 01 - 11 Galaxy City
- 05 - 15 Kings Row
- 05 - 15 The Hollows
- 07 - 15 Perez Park
- 10 - 20 Steel Canyon
- 10 - 20 Skyway City
- 10 - 20 Faultline
- 11 - 20 Boomtown
- 20 - 30 Independence Port
- 20 - 30 Talos Island
- 20 - 30 Striga Isle
- 20 - 30 Terra Volta
- 21 - 30 Dark Astoria
- 20 - 30 Croatoa
- 30 - 40 Brickstown
- 30 - 40 Founders' Falls
- 30 - 40 Crey's Folly
- 33 - 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
Both
Since all PvP zones automatically 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.
- 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.
- 35 - 50 Rikti War Zone
- 35 - 50 Cimerora
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.
Bug! Spirit spawning is bugged in the 2008 event, and they are spawning very rarely[1].
- Vampires
Council vampyri were the models used to make up the Vampires enemy group for the event.
- Werewolves
Council nightwolves and warwolves were the models used to make up the Werewolves faction for the event.
- Zombies
The zombies are Banished Pantheon soldiers.
- Unseelie Court
The Unseelie Court was a new enemy group for the 2006 event. They accompanied the random zone spawns of Eochai and Jack in Irons.
Enemy Images
- Witch1.jpg
Witch: Coven minion
- Sorceress1.jpg
Sorceress: Coven Lieutenant
- Coven-crone.jpg
Crone: Coven Boss
Streng
Spirit Lieutenant
Vampire Lieutenant
Vampire Lord Boss
Werewolf Lieutenant
Zombie
Unseelie Court
References
- ↑ Post by Lighthouse on the official forum regarding Halloween Event 2008 bugs