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Jeryck 10-30-2009 01:51 AM

[Halloween 2009] Event Guide and FAQ -- EVENT ENDS IN 1 HOUR!
 


Don't know where to go to get the event item rares? Not sure how to collect the Bone, Ribs, Skull or Skeleton currencies? Confused about how the event works in general? This is the thread where you can find the answers to your questions - or, if you're still unclear, please feel free to ask in the thread and get help from others. :)

Please note that this thread is for questions and answers, bug reports, and event feedback only. General chat should be kept to the main event thread or user created threads. If you are simply chatting in this thread, it will be considered spam and removed.

The Halloween 2009 event runs from October 31, 2009 - November 8, 2009, ending at approximately 7pm Central Time Zone. (Click here to find out what time it is in Central Time Zone right now!)



http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/ed...e3cd7c808c.gifTable of Contents http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/98...e2598caf32.gif
0. Introduction & Table of Contents
1. Event Overview
2. Collecting Currency & Event Items
3. Event Items
4. Frequently Asked Questions
5. Important event links

Jeryck 10-30-2009 02:03 AM

Overview[imgright]http://www.menewsha.com/img/30801/59a9b9ffc4be7e79f2354d6ecd3dca76.gif[/imgright]
A basic review of how the event works.
  • Bones, Ribs and Skulls = Used for trading for Event Item Rares to Treat.
  • Bones, Ribs and Skulls are collected by posting in the forums or visiting the Crypt. (Please note that the first time you use the Crypt it will not work!
  • Unused currency of all types will carry over day to day until the end of the Event.
  • However, unused event currency will disappear after the Event is over.
  • Skeletons = Used in the Special Event Store.
  • Skeletons are equal to 25 gold (ie: a 100 gold item would cost 4 Skeletons).
  • You can get Skeletons by trading Bones, Ribs and Skulls to Trick.
  • Unused Skeletons will disappear after the event is over.
  • Event Items (rares) will start being released on October 31st.

Jeryck 10-30-2009 02:17 AM

[imgleft]http://www.menewsha.com/img/30801/ba857d945ca9c5b301aa07dee5d7b4bd.jpg[/imgleft]Event Currency Overview
We've got a plethora of currencies this time!

Bones, Ribs and Skulls are used to trade for the Event Items (rares) and Skeletons are used in the Special Event Shop. For more information - continue reading!


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Bones, Ribs and Skulls: How to collect them
There are two ways to collect these currencies:
1) Post in the forums.
You will earn one random currency each time you post in the forums.
Spamming will not be tolerated, even if it is an event. Warnings will be handed out the same as on non-event days.

2) Visit the Crypts.
Every 15 minutes you can sneak past the graveyard watchman and raid the Crypt to bring back one random currency.
You are more likely to collect Bones than any other currency. Ribs is the next most common. Skulls are the least common. But if you're running low on a specific type, go visit Trick and he'll be happy to convert whichever currency you don't need for whichever type of currency you do. Beware, though - he does have an exchange rate!

Please note that the first time you visit the Crypt you will find the gate locked. Try again after 15 minutes. (If it still doesn't work, clear your cache and try again!)

Skeletons: What are they? and How to collect them
We're bringing back Event Store Currency for this event - horray!

Each Skeleton is worth 25 gold in the store. You can only use Skeletons when using Skeletons, however. You can't pay part in Skeletons and part in gold! In the cases where the price of an item sits between Skeleton, you may "pay" a little more or a little less while using Skeletons than you would using gold.

To obtain Skeletons, visit Trick who will be happy to accept 8 Bones, 2 Ribs and 3 Skulls to give you a Skeleton.

Jeryck 10-30-2009 02:48 AM

Event Items
This is where we will show the different event items in-full as they are released.
Remember that event items won't start being released until October 31st! So you have an entire day to collect currency before it starts!

When you have enough currency for the items - visit Treat at the Graveyard!





1) Halloween Goodie Bag http://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...8b39ae020b.gif
Value: 0 Bones, 7 Ribs, 0 Skulls
Release date: October 31st
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/48...8b9d9cc8f0.gif

2) Bone Belthttp://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...2116426282.gif
Value: 9 Bones, 0 Ribs, 1 Skulls
Release date: November 1st
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/c6...c72abdfb9d.gif

3) Candy and Flowershttp://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...dba7fab802.gif
Value: 5 Bones, 3 Ribs, 2 Skulls
Release date: November 2nd
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/90...e288bebed0.gif

4) Halloween Lanternshttp://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...995b3fd652.gif
Value: 4 Bones, 4 Ribs, 3 Skulls
Release date: November 3rd
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/23...0072c218c5.gif

5) Patchwork Voodoo Skinhttp://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...79c0c6567b.gif
Value: 4 Bones, 4 Ribs, 4 Skulls
Release date: November 4th
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/9f...cf4d00de95.gif

6) Passing Soul's Coffinhttp://images.menewsha.com/items/thu...60a2ec116b.gif
Value: 3 Bones, 5 Ribs, 4 Skulls
Release date: November 5th
Preview:
http://www.menewsha.com/img/22960/e5...22f6e1c3ed.gif




It will cost a total of 62 currency to get all of the event items.

Jeryck 10-30-2009 03:09 AM

Frequently Asked Questions[imgright]http://www.menewsha.com/img/30801/595156c30d54d54bc01697a9723edb6b.jpg[/imgright]

This space will be filled with commonly asked questions you guys have about the event. Staff will edit in the answers to questions that seem to be asked a lot.

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Q. How long will this event last?
A. Until approximately 7pm Central on November 8th.

Q. Can you collect event currency by posting in all forums or only in the event forum?
A. You can collect them in all forums except the Word Games forum.

Q. Can I buy or trade event currency?
A. No. You'll have to earn your currency on your own!

Q. What time does the next event item rare come out?
A. They should come out at midnight Central Time Zone, but this may vary due to unforeseen circumstances. Just hang tight if it happens!

Q. Is there a limit to how many event item rares I can collect? Do they have to be collected in a specific order?
You may collect as many of the gifts as you have currency for, as many times as you like, whichever order or item you like. (For example, if you only wanted to collect the third item, you do not have to collect the first and second as well.)

Q. Who did the artwork for the event?
A. ToriKat and HamletSpamlet did the artwork for the staff thread banners (and Sizzla put together the banners).
YanYan13 and did the artwork for the event forum layout.
Omi did the FAQ artwork.

Q. Who did the pixeling for this event?
A. Tre le Coco, wish04, Some Random Randomness and puchistar all contributed to the lovely event item rares and commons. :)

Q. Why isn't [specific feature] working for me?
A. Please post your browser (ex: Firefox), browser-version (ex: 3.1), and operating system (ex: Windows Vista) and let us know what problem you are experiencing, if it happens in all browsers you try; etc. Posting screenshots may also be useful. We'll do our best to troubleshoot - but we need more information than just, "this isn't working. :c"

Jeryck 10-30-2009 03:22 AM

If you have any questions that aren't answered above, now is your chance to ask them. Please make certain to read the guide before asking questions.


Event Links
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifVisit Treat in the Graveyard to trade event currency for event rares HERE.
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifVisit Trick at Currency Exchange to trade one type of event currency for another HERE.
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifVisit the Graveyard every 15 minutes to get another random event currency HERE
Staff Events
Want to win awesome prizes? Check these links out!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifIf you're looking for murder and mayhem - the game Assassin is worth a look!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifIf you're missing solving clues or riddles - take a gander at the Sugar Rush game!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifWant to design a spooky item? Run right over to Deadly Design!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifAre you a fashion guru? Show it off at Drop-Dead Fashion!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifBudding costume designer? Check out Costume Capers!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifAre you handy in the kitchen? Spooky TrEATS is where you should go!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/1/8d9446...27ec0eed26.gifMore of a writer? Under the Sheets is a place for you to show off your skills!
Places to Chat
NO OFF-TOPIC CONVERSATION IN THIS THREAD. If you want a thread to chit-chat in, try these NPC threads!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifDanse Macabre - The Town Hall is decorated for partying and dancing! Mr. Mayor and others often visit.
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifLise's Caravan - Lise has parked one of her family wagons there and is telling fortunes. She'll be there from time to time and you may see others as well!
http://www.menewsha.com/img/48887/49...b3a130b1ea.gifVicktoria's Bakehouse of Horrors - Vicktoria has nasty cookies she wants to get rid of!

CK 10-31-2009 10:31 AM

Please do not post off-topic "Yay" chatter here.

Questions only please.

nvs 10-31-2009 10:35 AM

What is the 'perform' button under avatars for?

CK 10-31-2009 10:38 AM

It's leftover code from Celes Paradi... It doesn't do anything and hopefully will shortly be removed. :)

nvs 10-31-2009 10:42 AM

It's not there anymore ^^
Thanks for answering, I should have remembered.

Pretty Handsome Awkward 10-31-2009 10:56 AM

Oh sorry about that, I should have asked the question I wanted to ask but forgot.
For event rares, they won't use different currencies will they? Like one uses bones, or one uses ribs. I read the previous posts by Jeryck, but I'm not sure if I had overlooked it or not.

CK 10-31-2009 10:59 AM

They should use a mix of different currencies, but not all of them will use a mixture.

(I wasn't mad, btw. I'm very, very, very tired.)

Pretty Handsome Awkward 10-31-2009 11:01 AM

Ah I see. It's okay I understand the tired part! I'm planning to go back to sleep soon myself.

I like that idea, with the mixture of currencies!

slowtrain 10-31-2009 11:06 AM

ah, I see
the event currencies were a little confusing at first, but it all seems to make sense now

wish 10-31-2009 11:10 AM

This is odd, when i try to trade 3 or 4 skulls or ribs for bones, it tells me that i don't have any currency. however it works when i trade 1 or when i trade 2. :O

Solved one portion so I deleted it!

slowtrain 10-31-2009 11:34 AM

question
when visiting the crypt, is it within each 15 minute block, or 15 minutes since the last time you visited?

Sagitar 10-31-2009 12:01 PM

so... has the event started yet? or will it start at night?

because I can't visit the crypt.. it says it's locked. even though I have never used it before.

Insert_Witty_Username 10-31-2009 12:07 PM

I'm having a problem trading ribs for bones. Whenever I try and do it it says I have no currency :S

Luciana SinCross 10-31-2009 12:43 PM

Thank-you for this little FAQ forum for the Halloween event here on Menewsha. I was a bit confused as to what to do with the bones, but, once I read the post, it was alot clearer to me as to what I had to do.

And Happy Halloween! <3

Nephila 10-31-2009 12:46 PM

I have firefox and the crypt isn't working for me.

Edit: ok it works now. Is the "it's locked" thing just a dud chance?

nikijay88 10-31-2009 12:47 PM

:< I tried to go to the Crypt for the first time, and the gates are locked :o I can't get nuffin'

VeRiTaS_CuRaT 10-31-2009 12:50 PM

I'm pretty sure this has been said, but the Crypt seems to be perpetually locked. Is there a reason for this or is it a glitch?

Chizuru_chan 10-31-2009 12:53 PM

hw to enter the crypt?

Sagitar 10-31-2009 12:54 PM

it seems to be working for me now :3 yei!

Neyor 10-31-2009 12:55 PM

The crypt seems a bit buggy, not sure if the stuff going on with it is intended or not.

First time I went there, around 10 past the hour, it said the gates were locked. I waited until 17 past and it said the same thing. I tried again 32 past and finally got a bone. Then I tried again 46 and it said I got a bone, but I didn't get anything. So I tried clicking again just to see what was going to happen, and it kept saying I got a bone, even though I was getting nothing. o_O

Then I deicded to wait a few minutes and just went to try again. 49 past it said I got a bone, but I seem to have gotten a skull instead, and whenever I click the crypt now I keep getting the message that I got a bone, even though it's not giving me anything.

I dunno if the message for the bones/skulls/ribs (which look like brains to me :XD) are meant to be different though. :P Or if every 15 min means set times or 15 min from the last time you received something.


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