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The event ran from October 22nd through November 4th [http://www.cityofheroes.com/community/event_halloween2007.html].
 
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The event ran from October 22nd through November 4th[http://www.cityofheroes.com/community/event_halloween2007.html].
 
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
  
During this event, players were able to 'Trick or Treat' by clicking on mission doors in the various zones.  Players can only click once per 60 seconds, and after a particular door had been clicked on, neither the player nor anybody else can use it for 30 seconds. 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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The [[Halloween Event]] for 2007 expanded on previous Halloweens. In addition to Trick or Treating for Event Salvage and enemy defeat badges, "Classic Costume" temporary powers were added to the treats. As with the [[Halloween Event 2006|2006 event]], the [[Croatoa]] [[Giant Monster]]s [[Eochai]] and [[Jack in Irons]] spawned throughout the game (including the City of Villains zones) and awarded their own special Halloween badges.
  
Players have to Trick or Treat in a zone that matches their current effective level (See list below), or the doors would 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.)
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The event ran in all zones in the game except [[Faultline]], [[Rikti War Zone]], [[Recluse's Victory]], [[The Hive]], [[The Abyss]], [[Cascade Archipelago]], [[The Chantry]], and [[The Storm Palace]].
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== Trick or Treat ==
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:Main article: [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treat]]
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During this event, players were be able to 'Trick or Treat' by knocking (that is, 'clicking') on mission doors in the various zones. If a door was successfully knocked, then either a treat was awarded in the form of inspirations, costume salvage, or classic costumes, or else a trick was pulled, which spawned Halloween-specific enemies from the clicked door.
  
During the event, the entire game is locked in nighttime mode.  This is not just a visual effect.  All aspects of the game that depend on a day/night cycle are locked to the night side during the event.  Enemies that only spawn at night spawn continuously during the event.  [[Banisher Badge|Banisher]], [[The Slayer Badge|The Slayer]], and [[Haunted Badge|Haunted]] badges (Hero side) and [[Pirate Badge|Pirate]] and [[Spectral Badge|Spectral]] badges (Villain side) are examples of badges for which hunting will be much easier during the event.
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== Giant Monsters and Eternal Night ==
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:Main article: [[Halloween Event/Giant Monsters and Eternal Night|Giant Monsters and Eternal Night]]
  
The event ran in all zones in the game except [[Recluse's Victory]], [[The Hive]], [[Cascade Archipelago]], [[The Chantry]], and [[The Storm Palace]]. The few zones where the event were not running were all zones for at least level 40 characters, so for any characters below level 40, literally every single accessible zone was running the event.  For 2007, the new [[Faultline]], [[The Abyss]], and [[Rikti War Zone]] are also zones in which the event is not functional.
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During the event, the entire game was locked in nighttime mode. The Giant Monsters from [[Croatoa]], [[Eochai]] and [[Jack in Irons]] spawned in most zones (including the City of Villains zones), awarding Halloween-specific badges for their defeat. When one GM was defeated in a zone, another spawned in the same zone soon after.
 
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==Temporary Powers==
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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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{{PowerBox|Icon=Temp Melee Moderate.png|Name=Rock|Effect=Ranged Smashing Damage|Desc=You got a rock.}}
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Knocking on doors can give a "Classic Costume" [[Temporary Powers|Temporary Power]].  These powers last for 13 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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#[[Banished Pantheon Shaman Costume|Banished Pantheon Shaman]] (m)
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#[[Consortium Guard Costume|Consortium Guard]] (m)
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#[[Carnival Harlequin Costume|Carnival Harlequin]] (f)
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#[[Carnival Strongman Costume|Carnival Strongman]] (m)
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#[[Coralax Minion Costume|Coralax Minion]] (f)
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#[[Council Galaxy Costume|Council Galaxy]] (m)
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#[[Council Penumbra Costume|Council Penumbra]] (m)
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#[[Crey Agent Costume|Crey Agent]] (both)
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#[[Crey Powersuit Costume|Crey Power Suit]] (m)
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#[[Crey Security Costume|Crey Security]] (m)
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#[[Freakshow Boss Costume|Freakshow Boss]] (m)
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#[[Freakshow Stunner Costume|Freakshow Stunner]] (m)
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#[[Goldbricker Costume|Goldbricker]] (m)
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#[[Hellion Thug Costume|Hellion Thug]] (m)
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#[[Knives of Artemis Costume|Knives of Artemis]] (f)
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#[[Legacy Chain Costume|Legacy Chain]] (m)
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#[[Lost Costume|Lost]] (m)
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#[[Malta Gunslinger Costume|Malta Gunslinger]] (m)
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#[[Malta Operative Costume|Malta Operative]] (m)
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#[[Nemesis Soldier Costume|Nemesis Soldier]] (m)
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#[[Outcast Thug Costume|Outcast Thug]] (m)
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#[[Paragon Protector Costume|Paragon Protector]] (both)
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#[[Pirate Costume|Pirate]] (m)
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#[[PPD Cop Costume|PPD Cop]] (m)
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#[[PPD Hardsuit Costume|PPD Hardsuit]] (m)
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#[[PPD Swat Officer Costume|PPD Swat Officer]] (m)
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#[[Scrapyarder Costume|Scrapyarder]] (m)
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#[[Skulls Thug Costume|Skulls Thug]] (m)
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#[[Skyraiders Costume|Sky Raiders]] (m)
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#[[Troll Costume|Troll Ogre]] (m)
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#[[Tsoo Inkman Costume|Tsoo Inkman]] (m)
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#[[Vahzilok Eidolon Costume|Vahzilok Eidolon]] (both) (misspelled in-game as 'Vahzilok Eidol<b>a</b>n Costume')
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#[[Warrior Thug Costume|Warrior Thug]] (m)
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=== Images ===
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<gallery>
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Image:BP-Shaman.jpg|[[Banished Pantheon Shaman Costume]]
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Image:Cage-Consortium-Guard.jpg|[[Consortium Guard Costume]]
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Image:Carnival-Harlequin.jpg|[[Carnival Harlequin Costume]]
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Image:Carnival-Strongman.jpg|[[Carnival Strongman Costume]]
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Image:Coralax-Minion.jpg|[[Coralax Minion Costume]]
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Image:H07-Galaxy.jpg|[[Council Galaxy Costume]]
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Image:Council-Penumbra.jpg|[[Council Penumbra Costume]]
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Image:Crey Agent Costume.png|[[Crey Agent Costume]]
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Image:Crey-Powersuit.jpg|[[Crey Powersuit Costume]]
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Image:Crey-Security.jpg|[[Crey Security Costume]]
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Image:H07-Tank.jpg|[[Freakshow Boss Costume]]
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Image:Freakshow-Stunner.jpg|[[Freakshow Stunner Costume]]
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Image:Goldbricker.jpg|[[Goldbricker Costume]]
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Image:Hellion-Thug.jpg|[[Hellion Thug Costume]]
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Image:KnivesofArtemis.jpg|[[Knives of Artemis Costume]]
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Image:Legacy-Chain.jpg|[[Legacy Chain Costume]]
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Image:Lost.jpg|[[Lost Costume]]
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Image:Malta-Gunslinger.jpg|[[Malta Gunslinger Costume]]
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Image:Malta-Operative.jpg|[[Malta Operative Costume]]
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Image:Nemesis-Soldier.jpg|[[Nemesis Soldier Costume]]
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Image:Outcast-Thug.jpg|[[Outcast Thug Costume]]
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Image:H07-ParagonProtector.jpg|[[Paragon Protector Costume]]
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Image:Pirate.jpg|[[Pirate Costume]]
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Image:PPD-Cop.jpg|[[PPD Cop Costume]]
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Image:PPD-Hardsuit.jpg|[[PPD Hardsuit Costume]]
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Image:PPD Swat Officer.png|[[PPD Swat Officer Costume]]
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Image:Scrapyarder.jpg|[[Scrapyarder Costume]]
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Image:Skulls Thug Costume.png|[[Skulls Thug Costume]]
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Image:Sky-Raider.jpg|[[Sky Raider Costume]]
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Image:Troll.jpg|[[Troll Costume]]
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Image:Tsoo-Inkman.jpg|[[Tsoo Inkman Costume]]
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Image:Vahzilok-Eidolan.jpg|[[Vahzilok Eidolon Costume]]
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Image:H07-Warriors.jpg|[[Warrior Thug Costume]]
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</gallery>
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</center>
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==Badges==
 
==Badges==
  
Three new badges were available for this event, in addition to the badges from the previous [[Halloween Event]]s. They are awarded for receiving faction costume [[Temporary Powers]] while trick or treating.
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Three new [[badges]] were available for this event, in addition to the badges from the previous [[Halloween Event]]s. They are awarded for receiving faction costume [[Temporary Powers]] while trick or treating.
  
 
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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.
  
All of the previous Halloween event badges are once again available as well.
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All of the previous Halloween event badges were once again available as well.
  
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*New [[Badges]] added to this year's event do not have bars yet, but appear between the [[Sentry Badge|Sentry]] and [[Demolitionist Badge|Demolitionist]] badges.
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*New Badges added to the 2007 event did not have bars.
  
*All [[Inspiration]] treats are "tier 3" (large).
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*All [[Inspiration]] treats were "tier 3" (large).
**There are reports of rare, obsolete Inspirations (such as [[Inspiration#Other Inspirations|Iron Will]]) being dropped as treats. However, this may have been on the testing server.
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**There were reports of rare, obsolete Inspirations (such as [[Inspiration#Other Inspirations|Iron Will]]) being dropped as treats. However, this may have been on the testing server.
  
*Note: Costumes are dropped independent of event salvage, meaning you can get both at once.
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*Note: Costumes are dropped independent of event salvage, meaning you could 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.
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**While similar to Freakshow and Arachnos costumes, these DID NOT grant stealth or invisibility. Mobs would attack players who were wearing these costumes, even if it was a costume of their group.
  
*When Event Salvage is awarded as a treat, two Inspirations are also awarded.
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*When Costume Powers were awarded, two Inspirations were awarded. In the case of receiving a costume which you already had, the two Inspirations could 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 duplicate costume, in which event you receive no notification of an award (Event Salvage, for example) in Global log, the two Inspiriations can be used as an indication of a Costume being awarded.
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*When Event Salvage was awarded as a treat, two Inspirations were also awarded.
  
 
*Testing for this event began on Tuesday September 18th and ran from 3pm to 7pm Eastern. Second testing set was on Monday September 24th and ran from 3pm to an unknown time.
 
*Testing for this event began on Tuesday September 18th and ran from 3pm to 7pm Eastern. Second testing set was on Monday September 24th and ran from 3pm to an unknown time.
  
== Free Costume Slot ==
 
 
The event gives the ability to 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 found through "Trick or Treating".  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 was 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
 
[[Image:Salvage BackAlleyBrawlerGloves.png|left]] [[Image:BAB-gloves.png|100px|thumb]]
 
'''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.
 
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; Statesman Halloween Mask
 
[[Image:Salvage StatesmanMask.png|left]] [[Image:Statesmask.png|100px|thumb]]
 
'''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.
 
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; Lord Recluse Halloween Helmet
 
[[Image:Salvage RecluseMask.png|left]]
 
'''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.
 
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; Hamidon Halloween Costume
 
 
[[Image:Salvage HamidonCostume.png|left]]
 
'''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.
 
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== Zones ==
 
Trick or Treating only worked 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]]
 
: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]]
 
 
=== PvP (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.}}
 
 
== 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 [[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]] 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.
 
 
; Vampires
 
 
[[Council]] vampyri were the models used to make up the [[Vampire|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]].
 
 
=== Images ===
 
 
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<gallery>
 
Image:Witch1.jpg|Witch: Coven minion
 
Image:Sorceress1.jpg|Sorceress: Coven Lieutenant
 
Image:Coven-crone.jpg|Crone: Coven Boss
 
Image:Streng-firbolg.jpg|Streng
 
Image:SpiritsMinion01.jpg|Spirit Lieutenant
 
Image:Vampire Lieutenant.jpg|Vampire Lieutenant
 
Image:Vampire-vampirelord02.jpg|Vampire Lord Boss
 
Image:Werewolf Lt 01.jpg|Werewolf Lieutenant
 
Image:Zombies Minion 01.jpg|Zombie
 
Image:Unseelie Court.jpg|Unseelie Court
 
</gallery>
 
</center>
 
 
=== Eochai and Jack in Irons ===
 
There was a zone spawn of either Eochai or Jack in Irons in every zone in which the event is active.  Once one is defeated, another of the two would spawn in the same zone within a minute or two.  For each spawn, there was a 90% chance that it would be Eochai, and a 10% chance that it would be Jack in Irons.  Additionally, Jack in Irons only spawned in level 20 and up zones. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=6769221&bodyprev=#Post6769221]
 
 
==== Hero zone maps ====
 
<center><gallery>
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Atlas Park GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Atlas Park]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Galaxy City GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Galaxy City]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 The Hollows GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[The Hollows]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Perez Park GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Perez Park]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Kings Row GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Kings Row]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Skyway City GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Skyway City]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Steel Canyon GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Steel Canyon]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Boomtown GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Boomtown]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Independence Port GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Independence Port]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn site
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Talos Island GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Talos Island]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Striga Isle GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Striga Isle]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Dark Astoria GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Dark Astoria]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Terra Volta GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Terra Volta]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Croatoa GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Croatoa]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites<BR>These are for Halloween versions only.
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Brickstown GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Brickstown]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Creys Folly GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Crey's Folly]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Founders Falls GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Founders' Falls]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Eden GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Eden]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2006 Peregrine Island GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Peregrine Island]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Firebase Zulu GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Firebase Zulu]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
</Gallery></Center>
 
 
==== PvP zone maps ====
 
<center><gallery>
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Bloody Bay GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Bloody Bay]] Eochai spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Siren's Call GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Siren's Call]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
Image:Halloween 2007 Warburg GM Spawn Sites.jpg|[[Warburg]] Eochai/Jack in Irons spawn sites
 
</Gallery></Center>
 
 
[[Category: Special Events]]
 
[[Category: Special Events]]
 
[[Category:Halloween Event]]
 
[[Category:Halloween Event]]

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Badge time.png This article or section contains information about a past event in City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

The event ran from October 22nd through November 4th [1].

Overview

The Halloween Event for 2007 expanded on previous Halloweens. In addition to Trick or Treating for Event Salvage and enemy defeat badges, "Classic Costume" temporary powers were added to the treats. As with the 2006 event, the Croatoa Giant Monsters Eochai and Jack in Irons spawned throughout the game (including the City of Villains zones) and awarded their own special Halloween badges.

The event ran in all zones in the game except Faultline, Rikti War Zone, Recluse's Victory, The Hive, The Abyss, Cascade Archipelago, The Chantry, and The Storm Palace.

Trick or Treat

Main article: Trick or Treat

During this event, players were be able to 'Trick or Treat' by knocking (that is, 'clicking') on mission doors in the various zones. If a door was successfully knocked, then either a treat was awarded in the form of inspirations, costume salvage, or classic costumes, or else a trick was pulled, which spawned Halloween-specific enemies from the clicked door.

Giant Monsters and Eternal Night

Main article: Giant Monsters and Eternal Night

During the event, the entire game was locked in nighttime mode. The Giant Monsters from Croatoa, Eochai and Jack in Irons spawned in most zones (including the City of Villains zones), awarding Halloween-specific badges for their defeat. When one GM was defeated in a zone, another spawned in the same zone soon after.

Badges

Three new badges were available for this event, in addition to the badges from the previous Halloween Events. They are awarded for receiving faction costume Temporary Powers while trick or treating.


File:Badge event spectral.pngFile:Badge event corsair.png Clothes Horse

You've collected 10 classic costumes.

File:Badge event spectral.pngFile:Badge event corsair.png Fashionable

You've collected 25 classic costumes.

File:Badge event spectral.pngFile:Badge event corsair.png Ostentatious

You've collected 50 classic costumes.

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.

All of the previous Halloween event badges were once again available as well.


File:Badge event hallowspirit.png Hallow Spirit

You have helped defeat a manifestation of Eochai, king of the Fir Bolg.

File:Badge event hunter.png Hunter

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

File:Badge event buster.png Buster

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

File:Badge event shifter.png Shifter

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

File:Badge event deadhead.png Dead Head

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

File:Badge event malleus.png Malleus

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

File:Badges Iron Warrior.png Iron Warrior

You have defeated the Halloween Jack in Irons.

File:Badges ghost touched.png Ghost Touched

You have defeated 20 of the Unseelie Court.

Notes

  • New Badges added to the 2007 event did not have bars.
  • All Inspiration treats were "tier 3" (large).
    • There were reports of rare, obsolete Inspirations (such as Iron Will) being dropped as treats. However, this may have been on the testing server.
  • Note: Costumes are dropped independent of event salvage, meaning you could get both at once.
    • While similar to Freakshow and Arachnos costumes, these DID NOT grant stealth or invisibility. Mobs would attack players who were wearing these costumes, even if it was a costume of their group.
  • When Costume Powers were awarded, two Inspirations were awarded. In the case of receiving a costume which you already had, the two Inspirations could be used as an indication of a costume being awarded.
  • When Event Salvage was awarded as a treat, two Inspirations were also awarded.
  • Testing for this event began on Tuesday September 18th and ran from 3pm to 7pm Eastern. Second testing set was on Monday September 24th and ran from 3pm to an unknown time.