[Dev Diary] Halloween Event 2015 [Archive]

BB_Ravel

16.10.15, 13:42

Halloween 2015: More information about the upcoming event

The 2015 Halloween Event is creeping up on us so get ready for Zombies and Pumpkins to invade your island again.
The event will include features from previous years, but also new content. New aspects & changes are highlighted in blue colour.
The Halloween event is activated immediately after the corresponding maintenance (see dates below).

EVENT SCHEDULE
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Start: 20th of October
Removal phase 1: 10th of November
Removal phase 2: 17th of November
Requirements: Level 19

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EVENT RESOURCE "PUMPKINS"

Availability: Only during the Halloween event
Benefit: You can acquire special items for pumpkins in the Halloween shop category
Trade: The pumpkins are tradable like regular resources
Removal: Check removal phase details as event resources and Halloween items are available only for a limited time!

You can get the event resource by...

Unlocking Halloween 2015 Achievements
Collecting pumpkins that spawn on your home island (chance for pumpkins to spawn is higher than last year)
Winning rewards for defeating Golems
Completing Halloween Quests
Producing them with Pumpkin Cemeteries
Trading with other players
Item gifts from friends
Finishing several adventures might lead to pumpkin drops (Clicking the "?" inside the Info Widget reveals the adventure list)
Buying pumpkin packages in the Shop

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Again, there are 3 types of Golems to be defeated. Your level defines which of the golems shows up:

Rock Golem (Level 1* - 25)
Greater Golem (Level 26 - 35)
Ancient Golem (Level 36 - 75)

*The spawn area of the Golems (middle of your home island) must be revealed/explored to see the Golem. You can see Golem with level 1, but level 19 is required to fight against Golems! It takes one day for Golems to respawn after you defeated one (like last year). Each Golem type has 5 difficulty levels which means that the same Golem gets stronger until you defeated him for the 5th time. He has reached his maximum strength and will keep it. With each respawn of a new Golem, your level is checked to spawn a mightier Golem in case you reached a new level range (26 or 36).

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In order to destroy the Golems, you need to produce specific buffs in the Provision House.

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Name: Purified Water
Golem type: Rock Golem
Production Resources: 20 Water, 20 Copper ore

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Name: Enriched Water
Golem type: Greater Golem
Production Resources: 40 Water, 20 Iron ore

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Name: Holy Water
Golem type: Ancient Golem
Production Resources: 60 Water, 20 Titanium ore

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PUMPKIN CEMETERIES
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Production: Each pumpkin cemetery produces event resources (pumpkins) over time
Limits: 3 per player and version = 9 buildings (new limit, former acquisitions don't count)

Small version: Costs 50 stone and 100 pinewood planks
Common version: Costs 150 marble and 200 hardwood planks
Noble version: Costs 10 granite and 25 exotic wood planks

IMPROVED FARM

Description: Produces wheat 3 times as fast as a regular farm
Limit: 3 per player
Cost: 700 Pumpkins
Trade: Not tradable

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THE VILLAGE SCHOOL

Description: Speeds up the process of getting new settlers in your village.
Limit: 3 per player (new limit for everyone, former acquisitions don't count)
Costs: 600 Pumpkins
Trade: Not tradable

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SILO

Description: Replenishes wheat fields over time. Can be traded.
Limit: 3 per player (new limit for everyone, former acquisitions don't count)
Cost: 600 Pumpkins
Trade: You can trade this building

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IMPROVED STOREHOUSE

Description: Another type of Storehouse that provides 3 times more space for resources than a standard one. Can be traded.
Limit: 3 per player (new limit for everyone, former acquisitions don't count)
Cost: 600 Pumpkins
Trade: You can trade this building

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FISH FARM

Description: A scientific state-of-the-art fish farm: Doesn't require a deposit to produce fresh fish. Can be traded.
Limit: 3 per player (new limit for everyone, former acquisitions don't count)
Cost: 700 Pumpkins
Trade: You can trade this building

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DECORATIONS

Description: Increase your island's spookiness and help get everyone in the Halloween mood.
Limit: unlimited
Cost: differ, check the Halloween shop
Trade: You can trade these decorative buildings

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During the Halloween event there will be items available that complement the atmosphere.
Items that can be acquired for pumpkins are listed in the Halloween shop category.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_nash.pngName: Nash Williams
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 48 pumpkins
Effect: Use on Barracks and speed up recruiting time x4 for two hours.
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http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_grout.pngName: Grout (200)
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 170 pumpkins
Effect: Ressource that is needed to upgrade buildings to level 6

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_omniseed.pngName: Omniseeds (250)
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 90 pumpkins
Effect: Refill item: Adds 250 units to any deposit (except gem pits)

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_trick.pngName: Trick
Where: It can be produced in the Provision house and applied to a building on a friend's island
Cost: 50 paper and 50 fish
Effect: The affected building cannot be buffed as long as Trick is in effect.http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/bats_rtl.png

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_treat.pngName: Treat
Where: It can be produced in the Provision house
Cost: 200 water and 50 pinewood
Effect: It removes the Trick effect from a building. It also buffs the targeted building (400% production for 2 hours).

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_banshee_scream.pngName: Banshee's Scream
Where: It can be produced in the Mayor's House (with collectibles)
Cost: 10 Scarecrows, 5 Banners and 1 Leather
Effect: Increases the output of a Pumpkin Cemetery up to 300% for 6 hours.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_werewolf_howl.pngName: Werewolf's Howl
Where: It can be produced in the Mayor's House (with collectibles)
Cost: 20 Barrels, 10 Grain Sacks and 2 Leather
Effect: Increases the output of a Pumpkin Cemetery up to 400% for 6 hours.
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http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/buff_zombie.pngName: Zombie
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 96 pumpkins
Effect: Boosts the production of a workyard up to 400%. The effect lasts for 12 hours.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/buff_myers.pngName: Mr. Myers
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 24 pumpkins
Effect: Boosts the recruitment time of Barracks up to 400%. The effect lasts for 1 hour.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/buff_frank.pngName: Frank and Stein
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 90 pumpkins
Effect: Refills the Marble deposit. Amount: 1000 units.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_sandmans_powder.pngName: Sandman's Powder
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 50 pumpkins
Effect: Turns day into night on the home island. Lasts for 7 days. The effect can be lifted with "Solar flare".

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_solarflare.pngName: Solar Flare
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 1 fish
Effect: Turns night into day on the home island. Counterpart of "Sandman's Powder".http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/bats_rtl.png

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/icon_halloween_mystbox.pngName: Halloween Surprise Box
Where: Halloween shop category
Cost: 195 gems
Description: Contains a random adventure that grants the chance to gain Pumpkins.

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http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/frame_lordracul_90.pngName: Lord Dracul
Description: A new General who recovers twice as quickly from defeat and travels twice as quickly to adventures. http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/website/pictures/garrison_lorddracul.png
He attacks enemies in combats via first strike and deals area of effect damage.
Where: He can be recruited in Halloween shop category
Cost: 2450 pumpkins
Limit: You can have 1 specialist of this type.

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/frame_geologist.pngName: Conscientious Geologist
Description: Finds an additional deposit whenever possible
Where: He can be recruited in Halloween shop category
Cost: 375 pumpkins
Limit: 1

http://static.cdn.ubi.com/0034/int/forum/pictures/2015_10_halloween/frame_h_general.pngName: Grim Reaper General
Description: This is a specialist with the same values as the Battle Hardened General, but a different appearance.
Where: He can be recruited in Halloween shop category
Cost: 1560 pumpkins
Limit: New limit of 1 (former acquisitions don't count)

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HALLOWEEN 2015 ACHIEVEMENTS

Several new achievements are implemented. Get the award for "Annoying Brat", become "Vice Pumpkin Master" or both.
On top of the fame, pumpkins are awarded for completing Halloween Achievements. As usual, the event achievements are listed separately and don't count for the overall score in "General Achievements".

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COLLECTIBLE PUMPKINS

Halloween is a special time of the year: Pumpkins will start to grow on your home island!
Simply collect the spawning pumpkins to gain additional event resources.
The chance for pumpkins to spawn is higher than last year.

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ELIOT, THE PUMPKIN MASTER

The Halloween event without Eliot, the Pumpkin Master? No way!
During the in-game event, this NPC will assign you several quests.

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ZOMBIES

All animals will hide in forests and bushes. Instead, a lot of zombies are lurching around on your home island during Halloween! But don't worry! Eliot, the Pumpkin Master, is responsible for them: He promised that they won't destroy anything!

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GRAPHICS AND SOUND

New Info Widget
A new screen will provide some information and show you the remaining time of the Halloween event.

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Spooky background music
For the duration of the event, the in-game background music will be changed to different tracks.

Modification of several graphics
Several graphics will be modified, for example the logo and the loading screen.

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You're invited to provide scary good (or bad) feedback > here (http://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/31783-Feedback-Halloween-Event-2015?p=288849&viewfull=1#post288849) <

Spooky Settling!
BB_Ravel

BB_Ravel

16.10.15, 13:55

Halloween 2015: Removal steps 1+2

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The Halloween event will be turned off in two steps. Both deactivation phases happen with the corresponding game maintenance.
This brief FAQ will provide you with some detailed information about each phase.

REMOVAL PHASE 1 - November 10th

What does Removal phase 1 basically mean?
The core mechanisms of the event will be turned off, but the event shop category will remain until Removal phase 2.
This means you have one additional week to get special event items for Pumpkins.

Can I still collect Pumpkins in Removal phase 1?
Pumpkins that spawned before the maintenance can still be collected. However, after the collectible items are newly refreshed in Removal phase 1, no new Pumpkins will spawn.

What happens to Halloween Quests that are not finished?
The event quest chains will be cancelled.

When will Pumpkins be removed from the (special) adventure loot ?
Is the start or the end time of the adventure relevant?
If the adventure was started before Removal Phase 1, but was only finished after Removal Phase 1 was activated, no Pumpkins will be included in the loot. Adventures started in or after Removal Phase 1, don't provide Pumpkins.

Is it possible to create event items?
The creation of "Banshee's Scream" and "Werewolf's Howl" (as well as the Golem buffs) are related to the Halloween event. Therefore this option will be turned off. If you started to produce an event item shortly before the Removal phase 1 maintenance, this item will be finished even after Removal phase 1. Same goes for completed items: You can still pick them up after Removal phase 1.

What happens to the Golem buffs in my Star Menu?
The production resources will be refunded and the buffs removed. Running productions will be completed (in the allotted time) and the buffs will be refunded when they are used on the Mayor's house.

Is it possible to use items like the "Banshee's Scream" buff after Removal phase 1?
You can still use the buff in order to get more Pumpkins before Removal Phase 1 finishes. As soon as Removal Phase 2 starts, the buff effect will end and you won't be able to use these buffs any more.

REMOVAL PHASE 2 - November 17th

What happens with Removal Phase 2?
All remaining elements of the Halloween 2015 event will be removed with Removal Phase 2.
An event resource conversion will also take place one week after removal Phase 2 (http://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/31782-Dev-Diary-Halloween-Event-2015?p=290867&viewfull=1#post290867), during which all remaining event resources will be converted into gold coins, similar to the Midsummer Night Special (http://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/31013) this year.

What about remaining pumpkin fields?
The pumpkins remaining on each field, no matter if the fields have been built or if they are still in your Star Menu, will be converted to coins as well. This ensures no pumpkins are lost, but no event resource buildings remain in order to truly remove all event resources.

Can the "Trick" and "Treat" buffs still be used after Removal Phase 1?
After Removal Phase 1, the "Trick" and "Treat" buffs created can still be used on your friends, but you won't be able to create more of them.

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You're (still) kindly invited to provide scary good (or bad) feedback
about Halloween Event 2015 > here (http://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/31783-Feedback-Halloween-Event-2015?p=288849&viewfull=1#post288849) <

Spooky Settling!
BB_Ravel