Winter Event 2004
This article or section contains information about a past event in Homecoming: City of Heroes. It is provided for historical purposes.
Overview
The Winter Event 2004 actually occurred in 2005, from January 12 through February 8. During the event, creatures from the Winter Horde spawned through Paragon City, and in-game treats in the form of badges and presents were available.
The Winter Horde
During the event, creatures from the Winter Horde spawned throughout Paragon City, including the fearsome Winter Lord. Defeating a Winter Lord earned a hero the Frozen Fury Badge. Defeating 100 of his minions earned a hero the Cold Warrior Badge. The Cold Warrior Badge became available once again during the Winter Event 2005, but the Frozen Fury badge remained unobtainable until the Winter Event 2006.
In addition, defeating a Winter Lord would earn a hero a special Present inspiration, and defeating his minions would earn a hero the Snowball temporary power.
Badges
Defeating the Winter Lord awarded the Frozen Fury Badge.
You helped defeat a manifestation of the Winter Lord, who brought his cold wrath to chill your hometown.
Defeating 100 Snow Beasts awarded the Cold Warrior Badge.
You have defeated 100 of the living snow creatures who plague Paragon City.
You have defeated 100 of the living snow creatures who plagued the Rogue Isles.
External Links
- Paragon Times article from January 5, 2005 announcing the beginning of the event
- Archived News announcement of the beginning of the Winter Event 2004
- Paragon Times article from February 9, 2005 announcing the end of the event
- Archived News announcement of the end of the Winter Event 2004