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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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== Description ==
== Description ==
{{color|goldenrod|Halloween Trial:}} {{color|#7b68ee|Dr. Kane's House of Horror}}</br>
{{color|goldenrod|Halloween Trial:}} {{color|#7b68ee|Dr. Kane's House of Horror}}<br />
{{color|goldenrod|Required Number of Players:}} 4</br>
{{color|goldenrod|Required Number of Players:}} 4<br />
{{color|goldenrod|Objectives:}} An old Victorian mansion situated on a hill. A lonely path leading up to the mansion, a path that winds its way through an ancient graveyard. The moon is full, the trees bare and dark. Jack O'Lanterns line the path to the door where revelers await. The mansion is home to {{color|#dc143c|Dr. Kane}}, a retired scientist known for his eccentric behavior. This year, {{color|#dc143c|Dr. Kane}} has turned his home into a haunted house and has invited all who dare to come and visit. But things are not as they seem in {{color|#7b68ee|Dr. Kane's House of Horror}} - visitors are entering the mansion never to be heard from again.
{{color|goldenrod|Objectives:}} An old Victorian mansion situated on a hill. A lonely path leading up to the mansion, a path that winds its way through an ancient graveyard. The moon is full, the trees bare and dark. Jack O'Lanterns line the path to the door where revelers await. The mansion is home to {{color|#dc143c|Dr. Kane}}, a retired scientist known for his eccentric behavior. This year, {{color|#dc143c|Dr. Kane}} has turned his home into a haunted house and has invited all who dare to come and visit. But things are not as they seem in {{color|#7b68ee|Dr. Kane's House of Horror}} - visitors are entering the mansion never to be heard from again.


== In Detail ==
== Trial Details ==
{{EdNote|Note=Before any character enters the haunted house, an optional boss may be spawned and fought. First, speak to the Devil Girl in the graveyard to the left of the house. Then speak to the Bored Guy and Bored Gal on opposite sides of the mansion. Finally, return to the Devil Girl and fight the [[Black Whip]].}}


=== Clear the Hallways ===
=== Mysterious Disappearances ===
Upon entering the zone, proceed up the stairs to the front door of the manor. Speak to the line attendant, then click on the door to enter. Up the stairs is a hallway populated with zombies. Clear through these zombies until you reach Dr. Kane. Rinse, repeat.
''Enter Dr. Kane's mansion and question him about the mysterious disappearances.''


'''Enter Dr. Kane's Mansion.'''
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |A simple Halloween tradition - a visit to a haunted house.<br />
This year, Dr. Kane, a retired scientist and noted recluse, has dared thrillseekers to venture into his dark and mysterious mansion.<br />
But things are not as they seem in Dr. Kane's house of horror. <br />
Visitors are entering the mansion never to be heard from again....}}
{{NPC Text|title=Welcome Dialogue|text=
{{NPC Text|title=Welcome Dialogue|text=
'''Costumed Employee:''' Enter at your own risk! It's your skin after all.<br />
'''Costumed Employee:''' Enter at your own risk! It's your skin after all.<br />
'''Barker:''' Come one, come all!<br />
'''Barker:''' Come one, come all!<br />
'''Barker:''' Hurry inside! We need more limbs!<br />
'''Barker:''' Hurry inside! We need more limbs!<br />
'''Barker:''' You'll pay to see the whole house, but you'll only use THE GRAVE!
'''Barker:''' You'll pay to see the whole house, but you'll only use THE GRAVE!<br />
'''Barker:''' Enter Dr. Kane's House of Horror if you dare!
'''Barker:''' Enter Dr. Kane's House of Horror if you dare!<br />
'''Costumed Employee:''' Welcome to Dr. Kane's house of horror. Step inside for the fright of your life!<br />
'''Costumed Employee:''' Welcome to Dr. Kane's house of horror. Step inside for the fright of your life!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' Anyone been in there yet?<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' Anyone been in there yet?<br />
'''Barker:''' Are YOU ready for heart-stopping terror?<br />
'''Barker:''' Are YOU ready for heart-stopping terror?<br />
'''Barker:''' Step inside, we need your flesh!<br />
'''Barker:''' Step inside, we need your flesh!<br />
'''Costumed Employee:''' We will eat your flesh!<br />
'''Rutha Salk:''' Oh, great! More costumed freaks just cutting in line. I am SO tired of waiting!<br />
'''Mr. Mortuary:''' Anyone who wears a costume for a living may enter free of charge. Go right in.}}
'''Mr. Mortuary:''' Anyone who wears a costume for a living may enter free of charge. Go right in.}}
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |A simple Halloween tradition - a visit to a haunted house.<br />
 
This year, Dr. Kane, a retired scientist and noted recluse, has dared thrillseekers to venture into his dark and mysterious mansion.<br />
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Dialog|Contact=Mr. Morturary|Text=
But things are not as they seem in Dr. Kane's house of horror. <br />
Fine night for a haunted house, don't you agree?
Visitors are entering the mansion never to be heard from again....<br />
 
* {{green|What's happening inside?}}
 
Well I suppose it could be alarming to have so many young people vanish on one night. Perhaps they've lost their way. I suggest you enter and look for them.
 
* {{green|What do you mean?}}
** {{green|I'm done talking to you.}} (closes dialog)
 
If the rumors are true and people are going missing inside this house, then I think someone like you should be trying to find them. A little adventure never hurt anyone, yes?
 
* {{green|What do I have to do?}}
 
Just step inside and enjoy Dr. Kane's home. It's a bright and cheery place if I do say so myself. Oh, and try not to leave stains on the carpet, hmm?}}
 
{{EdNote|Note=Upon entering the zone, proceed up the stairs to the front door of the manor. Speak to the line attendant, then click on the door to enter.}}
 
{{EdNote|Note=Before any character enters the haunted house, an optional boss may be spawned and fought. First, speak to the Devil Girl in the graveyard to the left of the house. Then speak to the Bored Guy ([[Halox Von Horn]]) and Bored Gal ([[Madame Maven]]) in the gazebos on opposite sides of the mansion. Finally, return to the Devil Girl and fight the [[Black Whip]].}}
 
{{missing}} Missing information on Bored Guy, Bored Gal, Devil Girl and Black Whip.
 
=== A Dark and Forlorn House ===
''Dr. Kane must be somewhere in this mansion. Locate him and see if he knows anything about the missing guests.
 
'''Find Dr. Kane'''
 
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |
Thrillseekers line up for their turn to be terrified.<br />
Thrillseekers line up for their turn to be terrified.<br />
But the smell of blood hangs in the stale air.}}
But the smell of blood hangs in the stale air.}}
{{NPC Text|title=Inside Dialogue|text=
{{NPC Text|title=Inside Dialogue|text=
'''Costumed Employee:''' Prepare to be frightened to death!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' What IS the hold up?<br />
'''Costumed Employee:''' We will eat your flesh!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' Anyone been in there yet?<br />
'''Rutha Salk:''' Oh, great! More costumed freaks just cutting in line. I am SO tired of waiting!<br />
'''Rutha Salk:''' Those zombie costumes are SO lame!}}
{{NPC Text|title=Rescue|text=
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' This is TOO real!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' This is TOO real!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' I'm not sticking around!<br />
'''Haunted House Attendee:''' I'm not sticking around!<br />
'''Reanimated Corpse:''' Freesh Braaains!}}
'''Reanimated Corpse:''' Freesh Braaains!}}
{{EdNote|Note=Up the stairs is a hallway populated with zombies. Make your way through the twisting hallways clearing through the zombies until you reach Dr. Kane.}}
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |A shrieking voice cries:}}
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |A shrieking voice cries:}}
{{divbox|blackcrimson| |''What is wrong with the flesh? Is it that it clings to the backs of the living?<br />
{{divbox|blackcrimson| |''What is wrong with the flesh? Is it that it clings to the backs of the living?<br />
''All flesh must be taken! The abomination will become more than human!''}}
''All flesh must be taken! The abomination will become more than human!''}}
=== The Madman Himself ===
''Locate Dr. Kane.''
'''Defeat the Zombies!'''
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |The madman himself, Dr. Kane.<br />
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |The madman himself, Dr. Kane.<br />
His eyes dissect you as a butcher evaluates a side of meat.}}
His eyes dissect you as a butcher evaluates a side of meat.}}
{{NPC Text|title=Dr. Kane|text=
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Kane|text=
'''Dr. Kane:''' What have we here? More flesh for the taking?<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' What have we here? More flesh for the taking?<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' Let's have a bit of fun first, shall we? Let me introduce you to my pets....}}
'''Dr. Kane:''' Let's have a bit of fun first, shall we? Let me introduce you to my pets....}}
{{EdNote|Note=Defeat the zombie ambush and follow Dr. Kane into the crypt.}}
'''Follow Dr. Kane into the Crypts'''
=== The Madman's Workshop ===
''Locate Dr. Kane.''<br />
'''Find Dr. Kane.'''
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |The smell of decay and littered corpses betrays Dr. Kane's dark secret as a defiler of the dead. <br />
{{divbox|blackdarkorange| |The smell of decay and littered corpses betrays Dr. Kane's dark secret as a defiler of the dead. <br />
But to what end is this madman working?<br />
But to what end is this madman working?<br />
The shuffling of cold, dead feet heralds the walking dead and promises that more of Dr. Kane's horrors await you.}}
The shuffling of cold, dead feet heralds the walking dead and promises that more of Dr. Kane's horrors await you.}}


=== Defeat Experiment Number Nine ===
{{EdNote|Note=Make your way through the mansion's crypt, beware of ambushes of Lurkers and Zombies bursting from the ground.}}


In one room, Dr. Kane will spawn an [[archvillain]] called [[Experiment Number Nine]].  He is generally understood to be fairly simple to defeat.
=== Experiment Number Nine ===
[[File: Experiment Number Nine.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Experiment Number Nine]]
'''Defeat Experiment Number Nine.'''
* Experiment Number Nine's Health: 100/100


{{NPC Text|title=Dr. Kane|text=
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Kane|text=
'''Dr. Kane:''' Welcome to my underground lair!<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' Welcome to my underground lair!<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' You will make fine playthings for the Abomination...<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' You will make fine playthings for the Abomination...<br />
'''Dr. Kane:''' But first, meet one of my most prized failures. I call him Experiment Number Nine!}}
'''Dr. Kane:''' But first, meet one of my most prized failures. I call him Experiment Number Nine!}}


=== Defeat the Abomination ===
{{EdNote|Note=At the end of the crypt Dr. Kane will raise an [[Archvillain]] called [[Experiment Number Nine]]. He is fairly simple to defeat, similar to [[Adamastor]], but will summon Lurkers during the fight. Defeat it and proceed through the cave door to the graveyard.}}
 
'''Exit the Tomb and Find Dr. Kane.'''


After defeating [[Experiment Number Nine]], proceed through the cave door to the graveyard.  There, Dr. Kane presents his final creation: the [[Abomination]]. This [[archvillain]] has two powerful AOE attacks, which are preceded by warning text about "raising his hands" or "raising his foot".  Once the [[Abomination]] is defeated, trial rewards are given.
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=== The Abomination ===
[[File: The Abomination.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The Abomination]]
''You've got Dr. Kane cornered. Find him and put an end to his vile endeavors.''


During the battle with the [[Abomination]], an optional mission objective exists.  The optional task requires the players to defeat 99 zombies and then the abomination within 12 minutes.  Zombies are spawned by walking (not hovering) over the graves to either side.  Completing this side task grants each player the "It's Alive." badge.
'''Defeat the Abomination'''
* The Abomination's Health: 100/100


{{NPC Text|title=Dr. Kane|text=
The Abomination emits dangerous electrical pulses that seem to be getting stronger each time
 
Optional Badge Objectives: It's Alive!
* Zombies Killed in the Graveyard: 0/99
* Abomination Killed (do this last): 0/1
Time Remaining: 12:00
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Kane|text=
'''After entry to the graveyard:'''
'''After entry to the graveyard:'''
:'''Dr. Kane:''' That's far enough!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' That's far enough!
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:'''Dr. Kane:''' And now for a 'little' surprise.
:'''Dr. Kane:''' And now for a 'little' surprise.
:'''Dr. Kane:''' Meet my greatest work...
:'''Dr. Kane:''' Meet my greatest work...
:'''Dr. Kane:''' &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THE ABOMINATION!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' THE ABOMINATION!
'''During battle with the Abomination:'''
'''During battle with the Abomination:'''
:'''Dr. Kane:''' What? This can't be happening!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' What? This can't be happening!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' Abomination! I command you! Eat them!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' Abomination! I command you! Eat them!}}
 
{{EdNote|Note=Dr. Kane presents his final creation: [[The Abomination]].  This [[Monster]] has two powerful AOE attacks, which are preceded by warning text about "raising his hands" or "raising his foot".  Once the [[Abomination]] is defeated, trial rewards are given.
 
During the battle with The Abomination, an optional mission objective exists.  The optional task requires the players to defeat 99 zombies and then the abomination within 12 minutes.  Zombies are spawned by walking (not hovering) over the graves to either side.  Completing this side task grants each player the {{BadgeLink|It's Alive!}} Badge.
 
Additionally, if you defeat The Abomination while using a [[Model Replacement Costume Powers|Model Replacement Costume Power]], you will earn the {{BadgeLink|Tricked Out}} Badge.}}
 
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=== Victory! ===
''You've beaten Dr. Kane and his vile minions. Claim your reward!''
 
'''Dr. Kane has been defeated!'''
 
''For surviving Dr. Kane and his Abomination, you certainly deserve a Treat! Select your reward.''
 
* '''5x Trick or Treat Treats!'''
:Gain up to 5 random results from the Trick or Treat Table! You could get Halloween Costumes, Inspirations, Halloween Costume Salvage or other surprises!
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Kane|text=
'''After Defeat of the Abomination:'''
'''After Defeat of the Abomination:'''
:'''Dr. Kane:''' You've ruined everything!
:'''Dr. Kane:''' You've ruined everything!
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:'''Dr. Kane:''' I will rebuild him! Just you wait!}}
:'''Dr. Kane:''' I will rebuild him! Just you wait!}}


{{Mission Briefing|Type=Dialog|Contact=Dr. Kane|Text=
You think you've beaten me?
* {{green|Yep. Kicked your butt.}}
** {{green|I'm done with you.}} (closes dialog)
What will I do now? Being evil is all I know how to do.
* {{green|You SEEM to know a thing or two about science. You could try to cure a disease or something.}}
Eureka! You're right! We NEED to improve the health of mankind by infesting it with disease!
* {{green|Umm.}}
Or we could mutate the disease at the cellular level and enlarge it until it's the size of a house! That's the only way we will learn more about it! Perhaps let it feed and determine how it replicates.
* {{green|You're hopeless, Kane.}}}}
{{clr}}
== Rewards ==
== Rewards ==
{{BadgeBox|It's Alive!}}
{{BadgeBox|It's Alive!}}
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{{BadgeBox|Is There a Doctor in the House?}}
{{BadgeBox|Is There a Doctor in the House?}}
Successfully completing the event offers five random [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]] rewards.
Successfully completing the event offers five random [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]] rewards.
''For surviving Dr. Kane and his Abomination, you certainly deserve a Treat! Select your reward.''
* 5x Trick or Treat Treats!
:Gain up to 5 random results from the Trick or Treat Table! You could get Halloween Costumes, Inspirations, Halloween Costume Salvage or other surprises!


== Promotional Images ==
== Promotional Images ==

Revision as of 21:24, 10 October 2020

Overview

Dr. Kane's House of Horror
Co-Op Holiday Trial
Halloween2011 Marketing Logo 001.jpg
Team Size 4 players
Level Range 15-29
Badge Badge event halloween2011 mansion.png Is There a Doctor in the House?
Enemy Groups
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Dr. Kane's House of Horror (HH) is a Halloween-themed co-op event released as part of the Halloween Event 2011. This trial requires exactly 4 characters of level 15 or greater and can be accessed via the Team-Up Teleporter in the LFG Window, a selection on the Chat Window. High-level characters will be exemplared down to level 29 for this trial.

Description

Halloween Trial: Dr. Kane's House of Horror
Required Number of Players: 4
Objectives: An old Victorian mansion situated on a hill. A lonely path leading up to the mansion, a path that winds its way through an ancient graveyard. The moon is full, the trees bare and dark. Jack O'Lanterns line the path to the door where revelers await. The mansion is home to Dr. Kane, a retired scientist known for his eccentric behavior. This year, Dr. Kane has turned his home into a haunted house and has invited all who dare to come and visit. But things are not as they seem in Dr. Kane's House of Horror - visitors are entering the mansion never to be heard from again.

Trial Details

Mysterious Disappearances

Enter Dr. Kane's mansion and question him about the mysterious disappearances.

Enter Dr. Kane's Mansion.

Mr. Morturary
Dialog

Fine night for a haunted house, don't you agree?

  • What's happening inside?

Well I suppose it could be alarming to have so many young people vanish on one night. Perhaps they've lost their way. I suggest you enter and look for them.

  • What do you mean?
    • I'm done talking to you. (closes dialog)

If the rumors are true and people are going missing inside this house, then I think someone like you should be trying to find them. A little adventure never hurt anyone, yes?

  • What do I have to do?

Just step inside and enjoy Dr. Kane's home. It's a bright and cheery place if I do say so myself. Oh, and try not to leave stains on the carpet, hmm?

Editor's Note:

Upon entering the zone, proceed up the stairs to the front door of the manor. Speak to the line attendant, then click on the door to enter.

Editor's Note:

Before any character enters the haunted house, an optional boss may be spawned and fought. First, speak to the Devil Girl in the graveyard to the left of the house. Then speak to the Bored Guy (Halox Von Horn) and Bored Gal (Madame Maven) in the gazebos on opposite sides of the mansion. Finally, return to the Devil Girl and fight the Black Whip.

+++ Missing Information +++ Missing information on Bored Guy, Bored Gal, Devil Girl and Black Whip.

A Dark and Forlorn House

Dr. Kane must be somewhere in this mansion. Locate him and see if he knows anything about the missing guests.

Find Dr. Kane

Editor's Note:

Up the stairs is a hallway populated with zombies. Make your way through the twisting hallways clearing through the zombies until you reach Dr. Kane.

The Madman Himself

Locate Dr. Kane.

Defeat the Zombies!

Editor's Note:

Defeat the zombie ambush and follow Dr. Kane into the crypt.

Follow Dr. Kane into the Crypts

The Madman's Workshop

Locate Dr. Kane.
Find Dr. Kane.

Editor's Note:

Make your way through the mansion's crypt, beware of ambushes of Lurkers and Zombies bursting from the ground.

Experiment Number Nine

Experiment Number Nine

Defeat Experiment Number Nine.

  • Experiment Number Nine's Health: 100/100
Editor's Note:

At the end of the crypt Dr. Kane will raise an Archvillain called Experiment Number Nine. He is fairly simple to defeat, similar to Adamastor, but will summon Lurkers during the fight. Defeat it and proceed through the cave door to the graveyard.

Exit the Tomb and Find Dr. Kane.


The Abomination

The Abomination

You've got Dr. Kane cornered. Find him and put an end to his vile endeavors.

Defeat the Abomination

  • The Abomination's Health: 100/100

The Abomination emits dangerous electrical pulses that seem to be getting stronger each time

Optional Badge Objectives: It's Alive!

  • Zombies Killed in the Graveyard: 0/99
  • Abomination Killed (do this last): 0/1

Time Remaining: 12:00

Editor's Note:

Dr. Kane presents his final creation: The Abomination. This Monster has two powerful AOE attacks, which are preceded by warning text about "raising his hands" or "raising his foot". Once the Abomination is defeated, trial rewards are given.

During the battle with The Abomination, an optional mission objective exists. The optional task requires the players to defeat 99 zombies and then the abomination within 12 minutes. Zombies are spawned by walking (not hovering) over the graves to either side. Completing this side task grants each player the It's Alive! Badge.

Additionally, if you defeat The Abomination while using a Model Replacement Costume Power, you will earn the Tricked Out Badge.


Victory!

You've beaten Dr. Kane and his vile minions. Claim your reward!

Dr. Kane has been defeated!

For surviving Dr. Kane and his Abomination, you certainly deserve a Treat! Select your reward.

  • 5x Trick or Treat Treats!
Gain up to 5 random results from the Trick or Treat Table! You could get Halloween Costumes, Inspirations, Halloween Costume Salvage or other surprises!
Dialog

You think you've beaten me?

  • Yep. Kicked your butt.
    • I'm done with you. (closes dialog)

What will I do now? Being evil is all I know how to do.

  • You SEEM to know a thing or two about science. You could try to cure a disease or something.

Eureka! You're right! We NEED to improve the health of mankind by infesting it with disease!

  • Umm.

Or we could mutate the disease at the cellular level and enlarge it until it's the size of a house! That's the only way we will learn more about it! Perhaps let it feed and determine how it replicates.

  • You're hopeless, Kane.


Rewards

Badge

You defeated the Abomination and 99 of Dr. Kane's zombies in under 12 minutes!

Badge

You took out the Abomination wearing nothing but a festive Halloween costume!

Badge

You braved the haunted mansion of Dr. Kane and defeated his Abomination!

Successfully completing the event offers five random Trick or Treating rewards.

Promotional Images