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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
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The [[Halloween Event]] is a suite of gaming tasks and visuals that are reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween holiday season]]. This includes Trick or Treating, costumes, monsters, ghosts, witches, and horror movie cliches such as a [[Wikipedia:Zombie apocalypse|Zombie Apocalypse]].
  
 
===New in 2009===
 
===New in 2009===
New this year in the Halloween event are a set of zone events that occur in most normal Paragon City and Rogue Isles zones. These events randomly take place at specific blocks of a zone     
 
 
*New GM - Greater Mystic Aspect
 
**The [[Greater Mystic Aspect]] belongs to the [[Deadly Apocalypse]] faction and has many possible forms.  Forms observed during testing:
 
***[[Adamastor]]
 
***[[Caleb]]
 
***[[Eochai]]
 
***[[Kraken]]
 
 
*New mobs
 
**[[Women Scorned]] protecting the Banner of Scorn appear as the Trick-or-Treat [[Coven]] and various female models from other factions such as the [[Crazed]].
 
**[[Dark Fiends]] protecting the Banner of Fiends appear as Trick-or-Treat [[Vampires]], [[Red Caps]], and [[Wailers]].
 
**[[Transparent Terrors]] protecting the Banner of Terror appear as Trick-or-Treat [[Spirits]] and [[Ghosts]].
 
**[[Abominations]] protecting the Banner of Mayhem appear as Trick-or-Treak [[Werewolves]] and [[Shivans]].
 
 
'''Deadly Apocalypse Event'''
 
 
*Badges:
 
**[[Dark Fiend Badge]] - Your contribution in destroying the otherworldly Mystic Banners proved to be key in thwarting the diabolic schemes of the mysterious Dark Fiends.
 
**[[Hell Hath No Fury Badge]] - You've helped thwart the plans of the enigmatic 'Women Scorned' by destroying their ritualistic Mystic Banners.
 
**[[Terror Badge]] - The legions of terrible spectral fiends that guarded their Mystic Banner were no match for you.
 
**[[Monster Masher Badge]] - You helped thwart the schemes of the horrifying Abominations by destroying their Mystic Banner.
 
**[[Monstrous Badge]] - The colossal Aspect of the Mystic Banner proved to be no match for your might.
 
**[[Hell and Back Badge]] - Event Accolade - collect Dark Fiend, Hell Hath No Fury, Terror, Monster Masher, and Monstrous badges to acquire this Accolade - You've endured the spells of witches, the might of mishapen abominations, the ghostly touch of spectral terrors and the schemes of the supernatural fiends earning yourself this Accolade.
 
 
*Powers:
 
**Defeating the Greater Mystic Aspect allows you to choose from several rewards including four new temporary powers and a random medium inspiration.
 
 
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary SelfBuffDamage.png|Name=Beastly|Effect=Auto: Self +DMG|Desc=Your body has been infused with a small portion of the power of the Mystic Banner protected by the Abominations this will increase your damage slightly for 1 hour of in game time.}}
 
 
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary Fear.png|Name=Fiendish Glare|Effect=Ranged, Foe Fear|Desc=You've gained a portion of the power within the Mystic Banner protected by the Dark Fiends, this will allow you instill fear into the hearts of your enemies with just a glance. A foe that is affected by this power will become Terrorized and will cower in place. Recharge: Long}}
 
 
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary Confuse.png|Name=Seduction|Effect=Ranged, Foe Confuse|Desc=You've obtained a fraction of the power of the Mystic Banner protected by the Women Scorned. Using this power will confuse a target for a short time. Recharge: Long}}
 
 
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary SelfBuffDefense.png|Name=Spectral Touch|Effect=Auto: Self +Def(All), Res(Negative Energy)|Desc=Your proximity to the Mystic Banner protected by the Transparent Terrors has left a temporary effect on you, tying you to the Netherworld. While this power is in effect you will gain a small bonus to defense and a moderate amount of resistance to negative energy damage. This power will last for 1 hour of in game time.}}
 
 
 
'''Event Channel Text'''
 
 
The following text announces the beginning of the event in the Hero or Villain Event channels:
 
 
'''WARNING:  Supernatural activity detected in <zone>.'''
 
 
When the event has ended, the following text will appear in the appropriate Event channel:
 
 
'''ALERT CANCELED: Supernatural activity no longer present in <zone>.'''
 
 
 
'''Event Mechanics'''
 
[[File:Halloween apocalypse banners map.jpg|thumb|150px|Banners Marked on Zone Map]]
 
When the event begins, all mobs despawn and the Deadly Apocalypse banners appear in the zone.  The location of the banners is (apparently) random.  Each banner is marked with a waypoint on the zone map.
 
 
{|
 
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|[[File:Map_button_halloween_sigil_DF.png]]
 
|Banner of Fiends
 
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|[[File:Map_button_halloween_sigil_MM.png]]
 
|Banner of Mayhem
 
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|[[File:Map_button_halloween_sigil_TT.png]]
 
|Banner of Terror
 
|-
 
|[[File:Map_button_halloween_sigil_WS.png]]
 
|Banner of Scorn
 
|}
 
  
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The [[Deadly Apocalypse]] -- a new zone invasion event requiring a coordinated effort of one or more teams to defeat a series of Haunting Banners, their Defenders, and a Giant Monster.
  
[[File:Halloween banner vulnerability.jpg|thumb|150px|Banner Vulnerability Meter]]
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The bug from last year's event which caused the Spirits to spawn infrequently has been fixed for this year.
Attacking the spawns that protect each banner increases the vulnerability of the banner.  Banner vulnerability appears in the [[The Players' Guide to the Cities/User Interface/Nav Window|Nav Window]] when standing near a banner.  When the meter becomes completely filled with blue, the banner becomes vulnerable and may be targeted and destroyed.
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Inspirations from Treats are now only Tier 1.
File:Halloween banner DF.png|Banner of Fiends
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File:Halloween banner MM.png|Banner of Mayhem
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File:Halloween banner TT.png|Banner of Terror
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File:Halloween banner WS.png|Banner of Scorn
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Destroying all four banners summons the Greater Mystic Aspect at a random location in the zone.
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Halloween Salvage no longer drop from 'Treats,' instead, they drop from defeating spawned 'Tricks.'
  
The event ends when the Greater Mystic Aspect is defeated.
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==Deadly Apocalypse==
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:''Main Article:'' [[Deadly Apocalypse]]
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The Deadly Apocalypse is a type of zone invasion introduced in the Halloween Event of 2009. Haunting Banners representing iconic horrors appear in a zone and are protected by foes that embody that banner's horror. Players must attack the defenders and then the Banners and then finally a Giant Monster. Rewards include badges and a selection of temporary powers.
  
 
== Eternal Night ==
 
== Eternal Night ==
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== Zombie Apocalypse ==
 
== Zombie Apocalypse ==
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Zombie Apocalypse|Zombie Apocalypse]]
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:''Main Article:'' [[Zombie Apocalypse]]
 
The Zombie Apocalypse is a zone event that uses the [[Rikti World Invasion]] engine; random zones throughout the game come under attack by zombies for periods of time as the sky turns red. A new enemy group, [[Zombies (Apocalypse)|Zombies]], appear during this event. There are badges for Zombie defeats and an unlockable costume piece, the Pumpkin Head.
 
The Zombie Apocalypse is a zone event that uses the [[Rikti World Invasion]] engine; random zones throughout the game come under attack by zombies for periods of time as the sky turns red. A new enemy group, [[Zombies (Apocalypse)|Zombies]], appear during this event. There are badges for Zombie defeats and an unlockable costume piece, the Pumpkin Head.
  
 
== Trick or Treat ==
 
== Trick or Treat ==
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treat]]
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treat]]
During this 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 & 2 inspirations, and Halloween Event Salvage which can be traded in for an extra costume slot. Tricks include spawns of special event enemies for which there are defeat badges.
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During this 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.
  
 
== Giant Monsters ==
 
== Giant Monsters ==
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:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]]
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]]
  
Special Event Salvage drops can be traded in for an extra Costume Slot.
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Special Event Salvage drops from defeating spawned 'Tricks' can be traded in for an extra Costume Slot.
  
 
=== Temporary Powers and Inspirations ===
 
=== Temporary Powers and Inspirations ===
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]]
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Trick or Treat|Trick or Treating]]
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:''Main Article:'' [[Deadly Apocalypse]]
  
By Trick or Treating, you can collect the Rock and Costume Temporary Powers and also get Tier 1 & 2 inspiration drops.
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By Trick or Treating, you can collect the Rock and Costume Temporary Powers and also get Tier 1 inspiration drops. By participating in the Deadly Apocalypse, you can collect other Temporary Powers or a Tier 2 inspiration drop.
  
 
=== Badges & Costume Piece ===
 
=== Badges & Costume Piece ===
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Badges|Halloween Badges]]
 
:''Main Article:'' [[Halloween Event/Badges|Halloween Badges]]
  
There are badges for defeating the Giant Monsters and their Unseelie companions; for defeating the enemies that spawn as Trick or Treat 'tricks'; for collecting Temporary Costumes; and for defeating the Zombies of the Zombie Apocalypse. One of the Zombie Apocalypse badges unlocks a Pumpkin Head costume piece.
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There are badges for defeating the Giant Monsters and their Unseelie companions; for defeating the enemies that spawn as Trick or Treat 'tricks'; for collecting Temporary Costumes; for defeating the Zombies of the Zombie Apocalypse; and for defeating each of the Haunting Banners and the Greater Mystic Aspect (Giant Monster). One of the Zombie Apocalypse badges unlocks a Pumpkin Head costume piece.
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=2292322#post2292322 Testing announcement thread (North America version)]
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20120904215354/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=2292322#post2292322 Testing announcement thread (North America version)]
  
 
[[Category:Special Events]]
 
[[Category:Special Events]]
 
[[Category:Halloween Event]]
 
[[Category:Halloween Event]]

Latest revision as of 05:29, 2 December 2013

Overview

The Halloween Event is a suite of gaming tasks and visuals that are reminiscent of the Halloween holiday season. This includes Trick or Treating, costumes, monsters, ghosts, witches, and horror movie cliches such as a Zombie Apocalypse.

New in 2009

The Deadly Apocalypse -- a new zone invasion event requiring a coordinated effort of one or more teams to defeat a series of Haunting Banners, their Defenders, and a Giant Monster.

The bug from last year's event which caused the Spirits to spawn infrequently has been fixed for this year.

Inspirations from Treats are now only Tier 1.

Halloween Salvage no longer drop from 'Treats,' instead, they drop from defeating spawned 'Tricks.'

Deadly Apocalypse

Main Article: Deadly Apocalypse

The Deadly Apocalypse is a type of zone invasion introduced in the Halloween Event of 2009. Haunting Banners representing iconic horrors appear in a zone and are protected by foes that embody that banner's horror. Players must attack the defenders and then the Banners and then finally a Giant Monster. Rewards include badges and a selection of temporary powers.

Eternal Night

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, The Slayer, and Haunted badges (Hero side) and Pirate and Spectral badges (Villain side) are examples of badges for which hunting will be much easier during the event.

Note that some zones, such as Cimerora, The Hive and The Abyss are unaffected by Eternal Night.

Zombie Apocalypse

Main Article: Zombie Apocalypse

The Zombie Apocalypse is a zone event that uses the Rikti World Invasion engine; random zones throughout the game come under attack by zombies for periods of time as the sky turns red. A new enemy group, Zombies, appear during this event. There are badges for Zombie defeats and an unlockable costume piece, the Pumpkin Head.

Trick or Treat

Main Article: Trick or Treat

During this 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.

Giant Monsters

Main Article: Giant Monsters

The Giant Monsters from Croatoa, Eochai and Jack in Irons spawn in most zones (including the City of Villains zones) along with the Unseelie spirits. There are Halloween-specific badges for their defeat (which are different than the badges for the defeat of the regular Croatoan Eochai and Jack Giant Monsters).

Rewards

Event Salvage & Extra Costume Slot

Main Article: Trick or Treating

Special Event Salvage drops from defeating spawned 'Tricks' can be traded in for an extra Costume Slot.

Temporary Powers and Inspirations

Main Article: Trick or Treating
Main Article: Deadly Apocalypse

By Trick or Treating, you can collect the Rock and Costume Temporary Powers and also get Tier 1 inspiration drops. By participating in the Deadly Apocalypse, you can collect other Temporary Powers or a Tier 2 inspiration drop.

Badges & Costume Piece

Main Article: Halloween Badges

There are badges for defeating the Giant Monsters and their Unseelie companions; for defeating the enemies that spawn as Trick or Treat 'tricks'; for collecting Temporary Costumes; for defeating the Zombies of the Zombie Apocalypse; and for defeating each of the Haunting Banners and the Greater Mystic Aspect (Giant Monster). One of the Zombie Apocalypse badges unlocks a Pumpkin Head costume piece.

Notes

  • Testing for this event was on October 2nd from 2-8pm Eastern
  • During testing, the developers had for the first time a specific Global Chat Channel designated for feedback. This channel was called Halloween 2009.

External Links