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Halloween 2012
Halloween 2012 was the first holiday event to occur in Guild Wars 2. Shadow of the Mad King was released as the theme for the holiday and follows the events of the return of the Mad King, which was spread across the length of the event. A short teaser was released prior to the event, depicting a decorated Lion's Arch.
“Halloween has a long history in Tyria, and in times past was always marked by the spirit of Mad King Thorn cavorting among the people unleashing his own brand of insanity. However, it’s been over 250 years since he was last seen, and for most people he is merely a figure of folklore. Despite this, rumors persist among the populace that something wicked this way comes.
Shadow of the Mad King is the first major game release for Guild Wars 2 and will go live on October 22*. This new game update will include a number of new features for all of our players to enjoy, new content to explore and see, and a week-long Halloween event.— Official website
The event ran from October 22nd until 3:00 AM on November 2nd, 2012 (UTC). Halloween items in the Gem Store was available until November 7. Personalized Trick-or-Treat Bags specifically remain available from the Gem Store until November 15. The chance to get rare Halloween-related skins from Black Lion Chests also continues until November 15. [1]
Due to Hurricane Sandy, which hit northeastern United States at the end of the event, a special NPC remained until November 15th to allow affected players (or any player who missed the event) to obtain the final achievement and the holiday hat.[2]
A brief list of the Halloween event features:
- Haunted Doors
- New Halloween recipes
- New Halloween-themed weapon skins and shoulder armor skins in Black Lion Chests until November 5th
- New costumes, tonics, PvP finishers, and miniatures available in the gem store.
- Two new Halloween activities: Reaper's Rumble and Lunatic Inquisition
- New Halloween dungeon: Ascent to Madness
- Costume Brawl introduction
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[edit] Mail
Players receive a Halloween mail about the event.
Captain Tokk
Halloween Guide, Phase 1
Halloween is a crazy time! Just ask the little mad kings. There's much to do, and so much more to come. You can assist the Durmand Priory, and they'd appreciate the help! Talk to Magister Tassi by the lion statue in Lion's Arch to get started. Some folks have reported that she has a ghostly companion helping her test a device that she'll mail to you.
Are you craving some candy corn? Who could blame you? Head out into the world beyond Lion's Arch to find special candy corn nodes that you can mine for all the yummy goodness you'll need to craft spookilicious recipes and fuel Magister Tassi's psychomagical device.
Halloween doesn't just happen in Lion's Arch either. You'll find that the Durmand Priory is active across the world. The Priory has heard reports have terrifying creature coming through strange doors in Queensdale, Kessex Hills, and Gendarran Fields. You'd better get your adventuring boots on, because you can't hide in Lion's Arch forever!. Also, watch for pumpkins to carve as you roam the world!
—Captain Tokk
[edit] Getting started
Talk to Magister Tassi in Lion's Arch. Tell her you're ready and you will get a mail starting Act 1. You will start the the scavenger hunt for the stories to tell the memoires of the Mad King.
[edit] Act 1: Tricks and Treats (Oct 22)
- See also: Halloween 2012/Act 1
Act 1 welcomes you with a scavenger hunt where adventurers collect stories across Tyria to compile the Mad Memoires. Act 1 was released at the start of Halloween 2012.
[edit] Act 2: The Shadow Falls (Oct 26)
- See also: Halloween 2012/Act 2
Act 2 tasks players with locating the second volume of the memoires. Lunatic Courtiers appear in Queensdale, Kessex Hills, and Gendarran Fields and players participate in Halloween-themed meta events. Players may also enter Haunted Doors with pumpkin icons above the door to enter the Mad King's Realm, including access to the Mad King's Clock Tower. Act 2 was released on October 26.
[edit] Act 3: Return of the Mad King (Oct 28)
- See also: Halloween 2012/Act 3
The Mad King is trying to break free into Tyria through a portal in the Grand Piazza in Lion's Arch! Players must enter the Ascent to Madness dungeon and defeat him. This act caused permanent alteration of the Lion's Court statue.
[edit] Act 4: The Mad King’s Revelry (Oct 31)
- See also: Halloween 2012/Act 4
It's Mad King Thorn Day in Lion's Arch. Stay clear of the area if you don't want to be assaulted by insidious pranks and terrible jokes. Act 4 was released on October 31, 2012 at 9 A.M. PDT/16:00 GMT and will run until sometime after Noon PDT/19:00 GMT on November 1 [3]. During this period the event will occur about every hour.
[edit] Gem Store
| Item | Gem Cost | Qty | $ or € | £ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devil Horns | 0 
|
1 | - | - | Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. Reveal your inner evil by growing a set of horns. (You can wear this as your town clothes hat, as long as you're not in combat.) |
| Mad King's Outfit | 700
|
1 | $8.75€ | £7.44 | Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. Imitate Mad King Thorn in your town clothes (hat, uniform, boots, gloves, toy scepter), as long as you're not in combat. Equip the scepter and gain the five Mad King roleplaying skills. Consumable Account Bound |
| Phantom's Hood | 200
|
1 | $2.50€ | £2.13 | Head Clothing Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. A dark cowl that hides your face. (You can wear this as your town clothes hat, as long as you're not in combat.) Consumable Account Bound |
| Witch's Outfit | 700
|
1 | $8.75€ | £7.44 | Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. Dress up in your town clothes (hat, uniform, boots, gloves, toy broom) as a witch or warlock, as long as you're not in combat. Equip the broom and gain five witch and warlock role-playing skills. Consumable Account Bound |
| Mad King Finisher | 75 275
|
1 30 |
$0.94€ $4.50€ |
£0.80 £3.83 |
Double-click to consume. Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. When activated, turns your finishing move into a special Mad King finisher in PvP and WvW. Lasts for one hour.Consumable Account Bound |
| Personalized Trick-or-Treat Bag | 35 275 750
|
5 10 35 |
$0.44€ $1.57€ |
£0.38 £1.33 |
Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. Each bag contains one food item, recipe, tonic, crafting material, or piece of candy corn. Consumable |
| Scarecrow Finisher | 75 275
|
1 5 |
$0.94€ $3.44€ |
£0.80 £2.92 |
Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. When activated, you will finish PvP and WvW enemies with a scarecrow. Lasts for one hour.Consumable Account Bound |
| Spooky Ghost Tonic | 35 125
|
1 5 |
$0.44€ $1.57€ |
£0.38 £1.33 |
Double-click to consume. For sale only during the Halloween season. This tonic transforms you into a roaming ghost for one hour. You will be unable to fight creatures while transformed.Consumable Account Bound |
| Spooky Skeleton Tonic | 35 125
|
1 5 |
$0.44€ $1.57€ |
£0.38 £1.33 |
Double-click to consume. For sale only during the Halloween season. This tonic transforms you into a skeleton for one hour. You will be unable to fight creatures while transformed.Consumable Account Bound |
| Spooky Zombie Tonic | 35 125
|
1 5 |
$0.44€ $1.57€ |
£0.38 £1.33 |
Double-click to consume. For sale only during the Halloween season. This tonic transforms you into a roaming zombie for one hour. You will be unable to fight creatures while transformed.Consumable Account Bound |
| Miniature Spooky Trio | 500
|
1 | $6.25€ | £5.32 | Seasonal. For sale only during the Halloween season. A miniature spooky ghost, spooky skeleton, and spooky spider come together in this limited-edition collector's pack. Consumable Account Bound |
[edit] Meta events
- Lion's Arch - Shadow of the Mad King
- Gendarran Fields - Advisor of the Lunatic Court
- Kessex Hills - The Mad Engineer
- Queensdale - Knocking On The Door
[edit] Jumping puzzles
- Mad King's Clock Tower - Located within the Mad King's Realm. This puzzle was only available during the Halloween event starting in Act 2.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
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The Guild Wars Wiki has an article on Halloween 2012. |
- Update Notes - October 22, 2012
- Official Guild Wars 2 website
- Halloween soundtrack download link by Maclaine Diemer on Reddit.
[edit] References
- ^ https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/info/news/Halloween-Item-Availability-in-Gem-Store-After-the-Event/first#post611767
- ^ https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/info/news/Update-Notes-November-01-2012
- ^ https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/halloween/Halloween-Phase-4-Heads-Up/first#post590984
