Mad King Freebies Hallowed revenge!
Burning Freebies
Introductions:
Mad King Freebies
Muhuhahaha! Muhuhahaha! Halloween is almost here! For all who can come to International district 1 of Lions Arch this Hallow’s eve, I promise a special treat, and a very special trick to one person. I tell you, this Halloween will be a very special one! Just grab you Halloween costumes and prepare to lose your head in all the trick & treating fun! ~Mad King Freebies
Me
Its almost here-Halloween. The time of year where trick or treating, pumpkins, and dentists bills are in abundance. Over the last month, I have been blasted with training and planning this seasons trainign schedules (I am a triathlete), but now the season has ended-very well for me, with a silver medal in the race series and a bronze medal in the sprint championships-I am ready to deliver you a fine Halloween giveaway.
Halloween is a very special time for me. It was my first ever in game Guild wars event, was back in 2007, when it opened with the Costume Brawl. Since then it has been my favourite event-I actually screamed when I heard they were extending the event last year (I also screamed again because I found out I had missed 3 of the days due to a holiday). I was mesmerised by all the scenery, the activities, the witty remarks of the NPC's-I spent hours during 2007, and half filled my Gamer title track, due to my success in the Costume Brawl.
And this year, I wanted to spark some more enthusiasm into the community with an event. To be honest, last year I was a tearaway-I was reckless and cruel to virtually everyone. And yet I begged you all for donations with my overly ambitious events, which ended up failing, and ruining my reputation. This year, I had another ambitious idea in February-a massive Halloween event. I set myself a goal of 5 million. And i can tell you now that unfortunately I have fallen just short-but with only my hard work farming. Gruelling hours on monks, mesmers and elementalists, taming the lands of farmers. And I have raised 4.5 million gold's worth of items.
This year, I made the least ambitious goal I have ever made. Because of my perserverance I have almost made it-and with some time before the event, who knows-can I? I hope you thoroughly enjoy Halloween, and my efforts-heck, its the first time youve seen me work up a sweat getting things for my event!~James
Activities
*Charming..-a new activity! Pick any of the humans that has been changed into a ghoulish animal. I will randomly pick one. Then, I will challenge everyone at that animal to a game of rock paper scissors. Whoever wins, wins!
*Pumpkin bobbing –for me, a Halloween tradition. Get your Squash Serums and get to the coast. Prepare for your head to detach and float! All credit of the idea goes to Mad King Frost (Daniel Frozenwind)
*Quiz –Halloween themed quiz on the festival in game, Halloween music, film and previous Halloween competitions.
*Mad King says-a kinder version of the brutal game held by Mad King Thorn, because King Freebies respects his men. The game is simple-repeat my actions if preceeded by "Mad King says". The first person to do so in each round will win a glorious prize!
*Daily Death-the Halloween gazette! Read the daily issues as the decorations appear, and begin questing in the large activities!
The Fabulous 4...greater activities
The Great Ghost robbery
Halloween is a time of trick and treats, but now this fine event is threatened by a great threat! An NPC in the game has stolen and hidden a special Halloween item from Lions Arch! This item is used each Halloween by ghosts to widen the portal between the Underworld and the mortal world, but without it the ghosts cannot arrive!
Right now, the King is too busy with his event to deal with this horrifying matter, so he is leaving it to you find the NPC! Whilst beginning on the matter, the King has discovered some riddles left by the master thief, which will be provided on the forums each day, to help you solve the plot! The King has also uncovered sections of a map, as to where the item has been hidden. These will be released daily, and must be used to find the item during the event!
Keep up to date with the daily death issues, where the Lionguard will release their found clues, prizes, rules, and much more!
Hallowe'ed Hideout
It seems Halloween appears to be spiraling into turmoil this year. The new decorators hired for the event have been ambushed on their way to Lions Arch! The decorators claim to have found the spookiest place in Tyria, which has inspired their latest creations. But alas, a group of undead has ambushed their caravan, and they arrived in Lions Arch yesterday empty handed.
And so the task rests to you! You must travel the 3 continents of Tyria, and find the spookiest place in Tyria! Keep reading the Daily death issues, where information of the robbery will be published!
The Mad King/Queen Costume Contest
More turmoil has stuck the house of Lions Arch! I, Mad King Freebies, had hired the world's most acclaimed fashion designers. Their brief was to create the spookiest costumes in Tyria! But alas, the robber has stuck 3 times-now he has ambushed their caravan, stealing their costume ideas, materials and caravan itself!
So now, the task falls to you! It is up to you to save me from my wardrobe disaster, by presenting me with your costumes! You must create the finest costume combinations in Tyria, and present them to me! Keep your eyes on the Daily Death, where more information will be revealed!
Hallowe'en Aquathlon
As a lover of pain and sport, it brings a tear to my eye to see both combined in this fine sport. But how did this fine sport come about? When a Kournan Commander, John Collins, was planning another tough fitness regime for his soldiers, he planned a race. By combining the "Round Run of Kourna" with the "Barbarous Shore open water swim", he created Tyria's Toughest event. The event was successful, until records were destroyed with the invasion of Palawa Joko. After a successful uptake at Freebies July, why not spread some more cheer at Halloween?
The game is simple-a quick jaunt in the shallows of Lions Arch harbour as the swim, followed by a 2 lap circuit around Lions Arch. The Daily Death has a special issue with information about the event-check it out when it arrives very soon!
Staff
Ladies and Gentlemen, lend me your hands, feet, arms and legs in assistance with this fit of revenge! If anyone can help me this Halloween, a place in my royal Halloween court is guaranteed!
Event host
-Mad King Freebies
Co hosts
Responsible for assisting the district running of the event
-Gladiator Secrecy
-OPEN
Photographers
The registered men and women who shall document this event with their finest photography
-OPEN
-OPEN
-OPEN
Event filmers
The registered men and women who shall document this event in a musical video on "Youtube"
-Guild Wars Movie Makers Group
-OPEN
-OPEN
Gamble Tables
The men and women who shall steal your money from your pockect as you satisfy your gambling addiction!
-Asphyxiat Scourge
-OPEN (reserve)
Costume contest judges
The brutal 3 judges that shall slay the lingering ghosts of yesteryear's fashion.
-Mad King Freebies
-Angel of Slyness:Also known as Kylanf, this judge has victories at the SCAR costume competition and the Winterfest Part 2 elf costume competition. Having also judged some of the finest costumes herself, this critique of the finest fashion is the perfect person for the job.
-Asphyxiat Scourge:Asphyxiat has much experience in the field of costumes, having run a costume shop, that has some special sales at Halloween. If they sell costumes, why wouldnt they be good at judging them? A true Halloween fashion critique!
Gift givers
The elves, ghosts and pixies that shall bestow a million gifts on you all!
-Mad King Freebies
-OPEN
-OPEN
Storage
The back up engine to this fine event.
-OPEN
Marketing Manager
The person behind the promotion of this event, through forums and in game, in town districts.
-OPEN
Race marshals
The people who shall help all in the race know where they are going!
-OPEN (Magi marshal)
-OPEN (Merchant's Marshal)
-OPEN (Lighthouse Marshal)
-OPEN (Steps Marshal)
Lionguard agents
Responsible for surveying the districts related to the clues from the Great Ghost robbery mystery
-OPEN
-OPEN
*References and proof of previous experience are useful when applying for a job!
*To apply, use one of the contact methods below. You must be able to provide 3 methods of contact yourself on application, one of which must be a non-game related contact, such as email.
*If you want to know more about a job before applying, contact me through one of the methods below.
Donations
I have managed to beg, borrow, steal-okay, maybe just farm 4.5 million gold worth of items. Im still short of my goal by a good 500k worth of items. If anyone can provide any cash, Halloween related items, tomes, scrolls, minipets, gold and green weapons, inscriptions, or anything else you see as suitable, please contact me via one of the methods below. Remember, its all for the benefit of the community. Thank you.
(Note-You should keep record of what you have given me, because I am unable to keep record of materials and donations. In the event of the failure of the giveaway, all items will be returned to donators on request-I will have a record of only the donators and a rough idea of their items.)
Donators list
*Melony Songbringer-25 ectos (pending)
Contact Me
Applying for a job? Need more info? Have some tips, advice, or feedback for the event? Then don't hesistate to contact me through on of the following methods:
*PM me ingame-Mad King Freebies
*Leave a reply to this thread
*PM me through the forum network
*Leave a reply on the INCGamers thread (link-COMING SOON), or pm me through their forum network
*Through the wiki-Event page talk (http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Mad_K...llowed_Revenge), and my talk page (http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User_...rning_Freebies)
*Through my website-mrfreebies.webs.com
Useful links
I have provided a list of website links, for pages that could be related to Halloween. Enjoy!
*Guild wars official website-www.guildwars.com
*Guild wars 2 official website-www.guildwars2.com (watch the trailer!)
*This giveaway's wiki page-(http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Mad_K...llowed_Revenge)
*My Halloween playlist-http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=03E6BFE7AE5BAF6F (to make sure you are in the right Halloween mood)
*bladeradio.com-hosters of the Nights of the Minipets event
*Lions Arch info-http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Lions_Arch
*Halloween countdown-http://www.freewebs.com/tsukia3/Halloweencountdown.html (Courtesy of DJ Tesla from Blade Radio)
*Guild Wars Halloween-http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Halloween
*mrfreebies.webs.com-what this argument is all about
Date and time
*The event shall be held on Hallowe'en-Saturday, 31st of October, from 9:20pm GMT (anyone currently in BST, or GMT+1 due to day light savings will be changed back before the event) till 1 am, on November 1st. This means it will be immidiately after the "Jadzia's Hallowe'ed corruption" event held by Kylanf. More for your money! (although it is free, which means free money!)
*If you live in a time zone different to GMT (also called Universal Time Central), I have found a time converter to solve your problems-http://www.timezoneconverter.com/
**Daniel Frozenwind has expressed no interest in contributing to Horrorween this year, so I may be able to move to Saturday. This decision will be finalised by October 1st.
Other events
Your Hallowe'en journey need not end here! There are a handful of other happenings in the world of Tyria this Halloween! To enjoy more gifts, just pop along and join them!
*Blade Radio have assured me that they will also be joining Tyrians in Lions Arch to provide several "Nights of Minipets"! Join them for nights filled with giveaways of many many minipets!
*Angel of Slyness will be running another Halloween event! Jadzia has been corrupted by the Absinthe Oooze, a rare ooze that takes over the mind and soul of others and breaks them down into a true demon of Halloween. There is only one known ritual to rid yourself of the ooze, and now its time for Jadzia to free herself. But what does this ritual involve? Attend, and you shall find out!
*Horrorween is here! Mad King Frost, Grandfather to Daniel Frozenwind, will be "flapping" in to Lions Arch, joined by Mad Queen Malafide, on her trusty one Dragon steed. Together, the two will work to make another Halloween event. Its another oppurtunity to catch a glimpse of the Wicker Ritual, and win a set of wings, 300k and much more. Join them and all shall be revealed!
If you have an event this Halloween, and want it mentioned here, PM me through the Guru forums with a small passage that sums up the event, its organisers, the venue and date and times, and it should be posted here in a matter of days!
Schedule
I am finalising the schedule. There will be 2 schedules-one for Friday, where the majority of the event will take place, and one for the short 30 minutes on Saturday, which will co-incide with a finale on Hallowe'en. For this reason, this will only be released when the times of Mad King Thorn's arrivals have arrived.
Final word
Its been a long year planning this event, listening to Thriller again and again, writing long lore stories and so on. Its been fun, without a doubt, and although its been very difficult, I hope it pays off on the day. Will you be the judge of that? Be sure to be there this Halloween, as I asure you, this event will not be one you will want to miss in a hurry. See you soon! ~Freebies
Operative 14
Sounds superb! I'm looking forward to this, it sounds like it shall be a lot of fun!
I would be interested in helping out in a staff position if I'm available and you'll have me. What day and time will this be exactly?
I would be interested in helping out in a staff position if I'm available and you'll have me. What day and time will this be exactly?
Silverhand
it does sound awesome
id b glad to help out as well
id b glad to help out as well
Menlai Littiz
Hey freebies I would be happy to help co host your event ) pm me ingame dude!
Burning Freebies
Update:
*Co host positions will remain open for application until September 30th, when i will choose the last co host. October 1 st is when I shall announce the name of the person who has taken the last position.
*The reason the event will be on the Friday is that I have recently got a commitment that stops me from being able to host the event during the original intended hours on Saturday. If I don't have to go to the committment, then the event will return to its original time slot-but I will tell you about that if it happens.
*Co host positions will remain open for application until September 30th, when i will choose the last co host. October 1 st is when I shall announce the name of the person who has taken the last position.
*The reason the event will be on the Friday is that I have recently got a commitment that stops me from being able to host the event during the original intended hours on Saturday. If I don't have to go to the committment, then the event will return to its original time slot-but I will tell you about that if it happens.
kylanf
Well I would like to help with this, but I thought it was gonna clash with something I had planned for the 31st, but you've changed it so I can help! =]
Looking forward to this, sounds pretty good!
Looking forward to this, sounds pretty good!
Burning Freebies
Great! If you PM me with any positions you want to apply for (don't worry, you can apply for more than one), and provide any references you can, that would be great.
Thanks! I would be happy to have you as costume contest judge, and will keep you ready for possibly becoming a co-host.
Thanks! I would be happy to have you as costume contest judge, and will keep you ready for possibly becoming a co-host.
Burning Freebies
Update!
*Bladewind has confirmed that he and Mad Queen (of Hallowe'en) Malafide shall return once again this year to produce another glorious Horrorween! He is keeping everything under wraps until his thread appears, so keep checking the Community news forum for his update!
*Tell any of your friends on GWOnline (INCGamers) that the thread is up in the News forum!
*Bladewind has confirmed that he and Mad Queen (of Hallowe'en) Malafide shall return once again this year to produce another glorious Horrorween! He is keeping everything under wraps until his thread appears, so keep checking the Community news forum for his update!
*Tell any of your friends on GWOnline (INCGamers) that the thread is up in the News forum!
Songbringer
Hey, add Ver I Zon to your flist. If I see you before the event I will give you like 25 or 30 ectos for this event. I don't login very much but I have started logging everyday for like 10 mins searching for someone. If you can tell me a time you will be on I will try to login and give it to you.
It is nice to see people still throwing community events and slowly I will give away all my money because I no longer play but was very wealthy and have been giving away money in kamadan every week or so and giving it to random people I see on guru. ^^ anyway talk to you soon hopefully ig.
It is nice to see people still throwing community events and slowly I will give away all my money because I no longer play but was very wealthy and have been giving away money in kamadan every week or so and giving it to random people I see on guru. ^^ anyway talk to you soon hopefully ig.
kylanf
Burning Freebies
Quote:
After the update saying I've became a judge people will probably guess that the ''Mad Queen'' is me. In truth, it's probably nobody and it's just probably part of the name.
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Update-Operative 14 is the final costume contest judge! You may know her as Countess Reapera in the game-she has hosted a multitude of successful events, and the highlight of each would have to be the costume contest, and its series of winners. I have no doubt that she will provide a decent judge's opinion on the costumes.
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Hey, add Ver I Zon to your flist. If I see you before the event I will give you like 25 or 30 ectos for this event. I don't login very much but I have started logging everyday for like 10 mins searching for someone. If you can tell me a time you will be on I will try to login and give it to you.
It is nice to see people still throwing community events and slowly I will give away all my money because I no longer play but was very wealthy and have been giving away money in kamadan every week or so and giving it to random people I see on guru. ^^ anyway talk to you soon hopefully ig. |
Operative 14
*cough*
The only thing I'd like to add is that I am indeed a guy, just the kind who likes to pretend he's a woman (in-game).
The only thing I'd like to add is that I am indeed a guy, just the kind who likes to pretend he's a woman (in-game).
Burning Freebies
@Operative 14-woops. Want me to change that?
Anyway, on to today's updates:
*Angel of Slyness, the second costume contest judge, will be hosting her own event during this Hallowe'en! On the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, she will be adding yet more gifts to the communities pockets and backpacks. Her thread can be found on the community news forum-its worth checking out!
Anyway, on to today's updates:
*Angel of Slyness, the second costume contest judge, will be hosting her own event during this Hallowe'en! On the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, she will be adding yet more gifts to the communities pockets and backpacks. Her thread can be found on the community news forum-its worth checking out!
Songbringer
Hey, I haven't been able to catch you in game mostly because I have been working until late and generally log in at like midnight when I get home. I am gmt-5(eastern time zone) I think with DST it is gmt-4? I am not sure how that works now. Is there someone else I could look out for when I login to give it to or no because you haven't sorted out who will help you run it?
If it comes down to it I will put 25 ectos on my alt account that is empty and just give you the info to it. Its not worth stealing anyway
If it comes down to it I will put 25 ectos on my alt account that is empty and just give you the info to it. Its not worth stealing anyway
Earth
Take this shit to PM. You guys should know better by now.
Burning Freebies
Don't worry Earth, its taken to PM now.
Update-Its now the 31st of October that my event shall be enjoyed on. Yes, this Hallowe'en shant be one to be missed!
Update-Its now the 31st of October that my event shall be enjoyed on. Yes, this Hallowe'en shant be one to be missed!
kylanf
Ah...problem!
I would still be a costume comp judge, but my event's on the 31st too...
I'll send ya a PM about it
I would still be a costume comp judge, but my event's on the 31st too...
I'll send ya a PM about it
russiansteven
Thanks for not forgetting about me...
Can't wait for the event though!
(Co-Host)
Can't wait for the event though!
(Co-Host)
Burning Freebies
Updates:
*Due to timing complications, Friday will still play host to some of the activities. The Mad King and Queen Costume competition will happen on that day, with the Great Ghost robbery treasure hunts also happening on that day.
*I am proud to announce that Asphyxiat Scourge has joined the staff as a gamble table assistant.
*Due to timing complications, Friday will still play host to some of the activities. The Mad King and Queen Costume competition will happen on that day, with the Great Ghost robbery treasure hunts also happening on that day.
*I am proud to announce that Asphyxiat Scourge has joined the staff as a gamble table assistant.
Burning Freebies
Update:
*Operative 14 has sadly had to pull out from their position as costume competition, but has been replaced by Asphyxiat, who will also be hosting the gamble tables.
*Operative 14 has sadly had to pull out from their position as costume competition, but has been replaced by Asphyxiat, who will also be hosting the gamble tables.
Burning Freebies
Update-A Halloween workshop has been started! For all you Halloween and art enthusiasts out there, there will be a grand prize of 100k for first, 75k for second and 50k for thid place in the new competition. Check out the Nolani forums for the thread!
Burning Freebies
Update:Can you produce an art piece relating to Augury Rock? With Zamochit's contest, it will be worth your while! He is running a competition with 7 stacks of ectos (no, im really not kidding) for first place, 2 stacks for second and 1 for third. If you have any art talent (i really dont), check out the thread in the Community news forum!
Burning Freebies
I know its a day late, but the second co-host is Menlai. The co hosts will be involved in reading quiz questions, helping judge the screen shot competition and acting as Lionguard reps in the correct locations for the Great Ghost robbery.
Burning Freebies
Update:
Because of October being a new cancer awareness month, Kylanf and I will be supporting this move during our events. In aid of this move, the costume contest will also have a special pink theme to it, for those wishing to score high marks. Lets see if pink can be scary!
Because of October being a new cancer awareness month, Kylanf and I will be supporting this move during our events. In aid of this move, the costume contest will also have a special pink theme to it, for those wishing to score high marks. Lets see if pink can be scary!
Burning Freebies
Update-schedule
Friday, October 30th
12.00pm (noon)-Great Ghost robbery hunt begins. Any Hallowe’ed hideout entries will not be accepted if submitted after this time.
7.00pm-Opening ceremony
7.30pm-Gamble tables open
8pm-Gamble tables close. Don’t eat me!
8.30pm-Mad King says
9.00pm-Quiz
10.00pm-Quiz ends. Mad King/Queen costume contest and winners of Great Ghost robbery and Hallowe’ed hideout announced
10.30pm-Pumpkin Bobbing
11.00pm-Halloween Aquathlon
11.30pm-Charming…
Midnight-Halloween begins! Story of Mad King Freebies
Saturday, October 31st
10.00pm-Mad King Thorn arrives. Ritual of the Mad Kings begins!
10.30pm-End of Hallowe’ed revenge
Unfortunately, Horrorween has been planned right on top of my short 30 minutes Saturday work. It will still go ahead, but beware of interruptions.
Friday, October 30th
12.00pm (noon)-Great Ghost robbery hunt begins. Any Hallowe’ed hideout entries will not be accepted if submitted after this time.
7.00pm-Opening ceremony
7.30pm-Gamble tables open
8pm-Gamble tables close. Don’t eat me!
8.30pm-Mad King says
9.00pm-Quiz
10.00pm-Quiz ends. Mad King/Queen costume contest and winners of Great Ghost robbery and Hallowe’ed hideout announced
10.30pm-Pumpkin Bobbing
11.00pm-Halloween Aquathlon
11.30pm-Charming…
Midnight-Halloween begins! Story of Mad King Freebies
Saturday, October 31st
10.00pm-Mad King Thorn arrives. Ritual of the Mad Kings begins!
10.30pm-End of Hallowe’ed revenge
Unfortunately, Horrorween has been planned right on top of my short 30 minutes Saturday work. It will still go ahead, but beware of interruptions.
russiansteven
The event is almost here and I can't wait!
I know this can be a bit late, but I have a VERY special surprise for everyone who is attending the event. Get ready for an awesome party
I know this can be a bit late, but I have a VERY special surprise for everyone who is attending the event. Get ready for an awesome party
Burning Freebies
Good news everyone! The Halloween event is confirmed to be starting this weekend! And, if that wasnt enough, Mad King Thorn is giving some special quests out! Keep your eyes on this page, as the Halloween event will kick off here with the first issue of the Daily Death, the Halloween newspaper. This will announce information for all the events and happenings, and will give the clues for the Great ghost robbery, so its not to be missed!
Check out the wiki page here:http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Halloween_2009
Check out the wiki page here:http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Halloween_2009
Burning Freebies
Issue 1
*Halloween is here! Decorations have been placed up in Lions Arch, Kamadan, Droknars Forge and the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. The towns have been transformed, so you can expect to find large skulls, glowing pumpkins, graves dug up, gallows, guillotines, candymen, and transformed villagers. Be sure to look out for the various Horsemen, who will collect your monster drops, and Bobby, the ghost in charge of the Costume Brawl.
New robber on the loose!
*There has recently been a great robbery in Lions Arch! A resident of Tyria has stolen an item that is very important to the existence of Halloween! The ghost rift branches across all of Tyria, but the rift centers at Lions Arch, where it is held open enough on Halloween by the presence of a mystical item. However, this item is believed to have been stolen by an unknown figure. I am working with the Lionguard to find this criminal, and the item, so it can be returned to where it belongs. The Lionguard are searching Tyria, and today they have released information related to the whereabouts of the criminal and the items. The criminal has disguised their location with a serious of riddles. The Lionguard have managed to find the first one. It reads:
* “Lyssa’s grace and Grenth’s embrace. Both do I possess.”
The criminal has also hidden a series of map pieces which point to the location of the item. The first one is in:
I am offering large rewards for anyone who can find the item or the criminal, and bring them to justice. The rewards are:
*25k +1 gold weapon for the 1st person
*15k +1 gold weapon for the 2nd person
*10k +1 gold weapon for the 3rd person
Rules:
*The Lionguard have permitted people to solve both puzzles. Readers are encouraged to do so, as they can receive both rewards for competing.
*To compete, you must arrive at the destination. There will be representatives of the Lionguard in all nearby towns. If you arrive in the right town, you will be able to trade with the Lionguard representative, who will give you a token. Do not destroy this token or trade to anyone else, as it is only you that can use the token to receive the prize.
*The Lionguard stresses that this activity is an individual one, so recommends that you do not share clues with friends or post on the forums, and recommends that if you have the right answer that you do not share this with anyone.
*If competing as part of a team, I will not share the prize between you-I will give the prize to the token holder who must redeem the prize and share it between their team.
*There will be prizes for the top 10 people in the treasure hunt competition. The additional 7 people to follow shall each receive a gold weapon, green weapon or random tome.
*For the riddle competition, the first person to whisper me, Mad King Freebies, after 9am GMT shall be announced as the winner. The subsequent 2 competitiors shall receive their prizes. The winners shall be announced at the specified time on the schedule.
*The Lionguard and I remind competitors that we are unaware of the answers, so we cannot release them. Also, do not hassle winners for answers-they have won fairly, so should not let you get away that easily.
The Lionguard are currently looking for more clues, as well as the map piece, where X will mark the spot. We will release as much info as possible as we have it. Best of luck!
Interview
Each daily episode, we are going to be interviewing one person in each town about their thoughts on Halloween and how it affects their daily lives. Today, we have managed to secure an interview with Horseman Malfein. Malfein is a collector found in Lions Arch. He collects 2 Glowing hearts for an array of Halloween items. Lets see what he said:
DD: Malfein, its nice to see you again after such a long year. What do you get up to when its not Halloween?
HM: When its not Halloween, I stay with all the other Horsemen in the Underworld. We spend all year creating those Halloween items we collect, then we get ported off to our towns and collect your items.
DD: What happens to all those Glowing Hearts?
HM: Every year, I collect several million Glowing Hearts. Mad King Thorn likes to revel in the misfortune that someone had to die to get this, so he accepts these hearts as gifts. Who knows what he does with them.
DD: How do you feel having a minipet which looks like you Horsemen?
HM: It’s great to have our own minipet. Now people can enjoy a piece of us throughout the year.
DD: What’s your favorite Halloween mask?
HM: The Zombie Faceprint mask. I love seeing those women with flowers in their hair wearing it, and scaring the pants of mortals.
DD: Whats your most sold item?
HM: That would have to be the Ghost in the box. It amazes me that after hundreds of years with Halloween, people still get a shock from opening them!
*Halloween is here! Decorations have been placed up in Lions Arch, Kamadan, Droknars Forge and the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. The towns have been transformed, so you can expect to find large skulls, glowing pumpkins, graves dug up, gallows, guillotines, candymen, and transformed villagers. Be sure to look out for the various Horsemen, who will collect your monster drops, and Bobby, the ghost in charge of the Costume Brawl.
New robber on the loose!
*There has recently been a great robbery in Lions Arch! A resident of Tyria has stolen an item that is very important to the existence of Halloween! The ghost rift branches across all of Tyria, but the rift centers at Lions Arch, where it is held open enough on Halloween by the presence of a mystical item. However, this item is believed to have been stolen by an unknown figure. I am working with the Lionguard to find this criminal, and the item, so it can be returned to where it belongs. The Lionguard are searching Tyria, and today they have released information related to the whereabouts of the criminal and the items. The criminal has disguised their location with a serious of riddles. The Lionguard have managed to find the first one. It reads:
* “Lyssa’s grace and Grenth’s embrace. Both do I possess.”
The criminal has also hidden a series of map pieces which point to the location of the item. The first one is in:
I am offering large rewards for anyone who can find the item or the criminal, and bring them to justice. The rewards are:
*25k +1 gold weapon for the 1st person
*15k +1 gold weapon for the 2nd person
*10k +1 gold weapon for the 3rd person
Rules:
*The Lionguard have permitted people to solve both puzzles. Readers are encouraged to do so, as they can receive both rewards for competing.
*To compete, you must arrive at the destination. There will be representatives of the Lionguard in all nearby towns. If you arrive in the right town, you will be able to trade with the Lionguard representative, who will give you a token. Do not destroy this token or trade to anyone else, as it is only you that can use the token to receive the prize.
*The Lionguard stresses that this activity is an individual one, so recommends that you do not share clues with friends or post on the forums, and recommends that if you have the right answer that you do not share this with anyone.
*If competing as part of a team, I will not share the prize between you-I will give the prize to the token holder who must redeem the prize and share it between their team.
*There will be prizes for the top 10 people in the treasure hunt competition. The additional 7 people to follow shall each receive a gold weapon, green weapon or random tome.
*For the riddle competition, the first person to whisper me, Mad King Freebies, after 9am GMT shall be announced as the winner. The subsequent 2 competitiors shall receive their prizes. The winners shall be announced at the specified time on the schedule.
*The Lionguard and I remind competitors that we are unaware of the answers, so we cannot release them. Also, do not hassle winners for answers-they have won fairly, so should not let you get away that easily.
The Lionguard are currently looking for more clues, as well as the map piece, where X will mark the spot. We will release as much info as possible as we have it. Best of luck!
Interview
Each daily episode, we are going to be interviewing one person in each town about their thoughts on Halloween and how it affects their daily lives. Today, we have managed to secure an interview with Horseman Malfein. Malfein is a collector found in Lions Arch. He collects 2 Glowing hearts for an array of Halloween items. Lets see what he said:
DD: Malfein, its nice to see you again after such a long year. What do you get up to when its not Halloween?
HM: When its not Halloween, I stay with all the other Horsemen in the Underworld. We spend all year creating those Halloween items we collect, then we get ported off to our towns and collect your items.
DD: What happens to all those Glowing Hearts?
HM: Every year, I collect several million Glowing Hearts. Mad King Thorn likes to revel in the misfortune that someone had to die to get this, so he accepts these hearts as gifts. Who knows what he does with them.
DD: How do you feel having a minipet which looks like you Horsemen?
HM: It’s great to have our own minipet. Now people can enjoy a piece of us throughout the year.
DD: What’s your favorite Halloween mask?
HM: The Zombie Faceprint mask. I love seeing those women with flowers in their hair wearing it, and scaring the pants of mortals.
DD: Whats your most sold item?
HM: That would have to be the Ghost in the box. It amazes me that after hundreds of years with Halloween, people still get a shock from opening them!
Burning Freebies
Issue 2
Its day 2 already! This episode, we are interview Bobby. We are also looking at the Art crisis which has recently hit our headlines.
Art Ambush
It seems Halloween is spiraling into turmoil. A series of artists hired by me have been robbed on their journey here! Their caravan was laden with decorations galore, and more importantly, a painting. In an interview with the artists, they say they had found a place which breathed the very essence of Halloween, which they painted, and planned to use to inspire their work here. Because they cannot remember the place, it is now up to you to find the spookiest place in Tyria! Simply find the spookiest place, take a “picture” of it and post it to me using the infamous private Guru Scroll network. To tempt you, the prizes are the same as above:
1st place-25k +1 gold weapon
2nd place-15k + 1 gold weapon
3rd place-10k + 1 gold weapon
Rules:
*Special charms, such as Texmod or art “packages” are prohibited for editing the picture, except when blanking out names (if the image hasn’t been taken using Ctril+shift+H).
*Your picture can be taken in a town, outpost, or explorable area. You cannot take a picture in a guild hall, guild hall explorable area, PvP of GvG match.
*When sending the picture, you must also provide the name of outpost of explorable area, and a map of how to get there, or directions from the nearest town, or a service, if the area is in a town. This is to ensure you haven’t edited the picture.
*Please use private message-don’t post on the open forum thread. This is to make sure no one copies you!
*You may include yourself in the picture.
*You may use a picture screenshot taken from a Guild wars video, as long as you name the video, provide a link to the video, and have permission from the video’s creator. You may also use a Guild Wars image, as long as you have permission from the person who posted it, and provide a link to where you found it. The video scene/picture must be from Guild Wars.
Daily puzzle
The Lionguard have recently found 2 more clues relating to the Great Ghost Robbery case. The second riddle reads:
“Here do I reside, in a bloodstained land of darkness.”
The second map piece can also be released:
Interview
Today’s interview is with Costume maestro Bobby. He is a ghost that heads the Costume Brawl competition. Lets see what he said:
DD: Bobby, welcome back! What have you been up to on the run up to Halloween?
Bo: Its my job to run the Costume Brawl competition. I work on all the costumes that the competitors wear, making sure that each one is perfect for use. I also have a team of staff, who craft the weaponry for the less experienced players, as well as maintaining the arenas, and sometimes, making newer ones. We are constantly testing the effects of shrines on each other. We often test new skill combinations in fights with each other, to see if we should change the skills or arena layout. It’s a fun job.
DD: How did you get the job?
Bo: I used to be a servant to Mad King Thorn, just like you. I was in charge of his wardrobe. I used to make and test all his costumes. I worked on a set of armour for him, which is the one I’m wearing. I went to his room to show him this design, but he was in an important meeting. He killed me on the spot. As an apology, he resurrected me, and instructed me to create a Costume themed activity for Halloween. And, 2 years ago, after years of work, I finally finished the job!
DD: Why did you choose an arena, instead of something like a costume contest?
Bo: It allowed me to create costumes rather than judge them. It also gave me something to do during the rest of the year, and is pleased King Thorn greatly. Watching people killing each other in disguises is very fun to watch!
DD: Whats your favorite Halloween mask?
Bo: Scarecrow mask, without a doubt. I find it to be the most costume enhancing mask given at Halloween. And its flammable!
DD: Whats your favorite Costume Brawl arena?
Bo: Whitefury Rapids. It’s a great arena to play in, and I love the fire everywhere! I spend weeks experimenting with the burning forest section of the map, just to make sure it looks perfect for competitiors
Next Issue, we are discussing the Fashion scene. See you then!
Burning Freebies
My apologies to all. As some of you may know, I was unable to arrive in Lions Arch on Friday-there are several reasons for this. First, my connection was a bit dodgy-I had pretty severe lag and kept disconnecting. It had to be fixed, which took until this morning to do. Second, on this Wednesday I contracted Gastroenteritis. This meant I was constantly vomiting and couldnt eat any food (no Halloween candy for me, , ah well). I couldnt really get into the forums and into the game, but i did manage to excite some Nights of the Minipets party goers on the Thursday with a small giveaway. To please you a bit more, I also gave 100k to both Daniel and Malafide, who have assured me that it will go towards a good cause (maybe a bigger reward in one of their activities!)
So apologies again. I hope you all enjoy your Halloween!
So apologies again. I hope you all enjoy your Halloween!