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[ Thread Creator: Erika Pohen {Staff} ]
We will only list a summary of the rules here. For the full details see our website.
The event starts at 00:00 21/12/2041, and ends at 23:59 30/12/2041.
If you're a registered Xmas Helper, you will be required to wear the Helper Costume to access your privileges, and buffs. Registered Helpers have access to an infinite amount of seasonal outfit parts via the Festive Costume Chest to hand out to Residents, and mobs. Registered Helpers can communicate with mobs for the duration of the season thanks to the Xmas Magic buff. Note that mobs can only wear the caps, and not the full outfits.
The tunics come in short-sleeved, and long-sleeved versions, as well as red, and green variants. The caps also have red, and green variants. There are festive tights as well in four different designs, and special Xmas boots.
In the interest of avoiding chaos, and clutter, you cannot freely drop these items on the ground. Up to four of each type of item can be taken out at once, and only once another party has accepted an item can you spawn a new one.
Convincing Residents to wear some, or all parts of the outfit will earn you contribution points. Convincing a regular mob to wear a cap counts as much as a regular Resident wearing a cap, and tunic. These points can be spent in the seasonal events tab of the in-game store, and in your account management page on the website. Items purchased this way will be bound to your account.
Handing out crafted Xmas consumables, and items (for instance toys) is also worth a small amount of points, and may work as a bribe.
The outfits will vanish once the season is over.
Be aware that coercion is not allowed, and Aina will be keeping a close eye for anyone trying to coerce the Residents, or mobs.
Earning points also contributes to the overall Festive Score of the area. This will lead to cosmetic changes such as festive items appearing, for instance decorated Xmas trees, Xmas garlands, Xmas lights, and other objects or phenomena related to the season. It will also increase the spawn rate of Xmas presents, and special mobs that can drop Xmas consumables, recipes, and cosmetic items that will persist past the season. These items can be traded.
Convincing children to wear the outfits is worth extra contribution points, but be very careful about not being, or appearing coercive.
Bonus points will also be awarded if you manage to get influential figures, or certain mobs to wear the outfits.
If Residents or mobs ask for extra outfit pieces to give to someone else, you will gain contribution points once those people are equipped, and not when you hand over the items. There is a chance they might refuse, even if asked by someone close to them, so you only gain points if they accept.
With all that said, we hope you enjoy the event!
Feel free to use this thread to discuss your findings, tactics, and other things related to the event. - 19/12/2041
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[ Lohan Wasd ]
So how's everyone doing so far? I've been working in Hilmgrad, and the humans are more difficult to convince than I expected. Are there differences between the races, or nations? - 22/12/2041
[ Hap scrap ]
goblins r extremely easy lol.
they'll happily take anythin no matter the color or look.
prety much all o them r red or green now. - 22/12/2041
[ Gorung ]
Yeah, the goblins seem really into it. Didn't even need to explain what it was all for, they just really like the outfits, and look excited about the decorations popping up.
I started with the trolls, but they don't seem to get it at all, so I moved over to the goblins. - 22/12/2041
[CurryMan ]
The orcs really like the red ones. They looked interested about the holiday itself, so we've gotten a decent amount of them into outfits, but no one wants the green ones. I'm not entirely sure why, but so long as we get points, that's fine by me. - 22/12/2041
[ Frengzy ]
>but no one wants the green ones.
That's funny considering the wood elves only want the green ones. We came up with a strategy of telling them the elves of our world wear these outfits for this holiday, and it's helped our numbers. Still only about a third of them actually agree to wear anything, though. And definitely more kids than adults.
It's been enough for decorations to start showing up, and I've seen some very confused elves around the trees lol. - 22/12/2041
[ Lady Eight ]
I've been working in the dark elf area, and they're a lot more into it than I expected. When I asked someone they said they like holidays, even other people's. Some woman showed up and demanded I give her a full red outfit, boots, and tights. She wanted the ones with the reindeer design. I got a ton of points for it, and she looked really smug when she walked away.
Turns out she was the head of the mage tower. Considering her tone I figured she was some sort of noble or whatever, but I didn't think she was that high up. Thanks for the points, lady! - 22/12/2041
[ Fish A La Fish ]
i have had a lot of corvids show up to ask for caps
so have other people i think
it is funny to watch them fly around with them - 22/12/2041
[ Adam Heckler ]
> We came up with a strategy of telling them the elves of our world wear these outfits for this holiday
That's cute haha. We thought up something similar for the gnomes. Telling them about the crafting aspect, with making toys and other presents, got them more on board. They like tinkering with things, so they actually started making their own stuff, and asked for our suggestions, and feedback.
I got a mechanical bird that actually flies a little if I wind it up. A mate got a model of the train they use here. Have no idea how they came up with this so quickly. - 22/12/2041
[ Lun Parkal ]
> Telling them about the crafting aspect
Pretty much the same argument works on the dwarves. Some of them at least. Some of the forgemasters, hall owners, and other chiefs liked the idea of putting on the red outfits, and getting all of their employees to wear the green ones. There haven't been a ton of takers outside of them though, so our overall festive score is on the low side. And sadly no presents from the dwarves. - 22/12/2041
[ Ergonoms ]
I got the trolls in on the cooking aspect of the holiday but there are not many in outfits
They especially like the snacks and candies
Maybe I should also move elsewhere for more points but I like the food theyre coming up with - 22/12/2041
[ Garff ]
I've really struggled to get the beastkin into it, and I've heard the same from others. We haven't found any angle that gets them interested, so only a handful of curious ones have put on anything. Generally only the caps. Apparently some of the tribes are more into it than others, but not in the part I'm in. After looking at this thread, maybe I should move over to the dark elves, since I'm not far away. - 22/12/2041
[ Ketsacutel ]
I've had decent luck with the catkin and they look very cute
but mostly it's been easier to get the mobs to wear stuff down here
so many corvids have asked us and there's several others too
I even saw an elephant with a green cap - 22/12/2041
[ Grace Jansen ]
I just got a large amount of points. I've been handing stuff out around the Temple in Komeron, and I guess someone must have passed something along to someone important. I have this feeling who it might be, but I wonder... - 22/12/2041
[ Bigg Chonker ]
Decided to check up on the hobbit town with some pals, and we got them into the idea of Xmas food. I know it's stereotyping, but it worked.
Though Trini made the mistake of telling them there's all sorts of different food across the world, so now they're asking us for more recipes. Had to contact pretty much everyone we know just to satisfy them, and made a thread asking for suggestions too. If anyone wants to help, please go to { Xmas Recipe Suggestions }.
On the upside we're really raking in points, and they share their cooking with us. - 22/12/2041
[ Tumblur ]
I bribed a cyclops with a cake to get it to put on a red cap. - 22/12/2041
[ Mine Mine ]
>I bribed a cyclops with a cake to get it to put on a red cap.
Wait, that worked? How? Aren't they extremely aggressive? - 22/12/2041
[ Tumblur ]
>How?
I calmly walked up with the cake in plain sight, and stated my intention to bargain. I had to try four different ones before one was finally willing to listen.
Then I snapped a screenshot before quickly running away. See:
{ Image Link: Xmas Cyclops } - 22/12/2041
[ Mine Mine ]
>{ Image Link: Xmas Cyclops }
Oh. That's kinda cute, actually. Really shows how they scale. - 22/12/2041
[ CurryMan ]
>{ Image Link: Xmas Cyclops }
Your dedication is appreciated. Maybe I should try something similar. - 22/12/2041
[ Jaspar Fren ]
Got a good chunk of our guild to work on the mining town up in Eronite, and they were honestly quite receptive. The area's a bit dreary, so I think they appreciated adding more colour, and lights. So I wouldn't say all humans are hard to convince. Probably depends on where in the kingdom you are. - 22/12/2041
[ Mu Brans ]
>Probably depends on where in the kingdom you are.
That's probably the case of most of the nations, but I can understand most people being drawn towards the capital cities. Or other big ones. Though if you can secure yourself a solid foothold in a smaller place, you might get the monopoly. And it seems like Festive Score is based on percentage of the locals, rather than sheer numbers. - 22/12/2041
[ Adam Heckler ]
>And it seems like Festive Score is based on percentage of the locals, rather than sheer numbers.
I think it's a bit of both, especially since mobs count. The official post is vague about it, and I think that's on purpose. - 22/12/2041
[ CORGINATION ]
>The official post is vague about it, and I think that's on purpose.
That sounds about right for these devs. Has anyone gotten in trouble for rule-breaking? - 22/12/2041
[ Frengzy ]
>Has anyone gotten in trouble for rule-breaking?
I haven't seen any official ban list or anything, but I have seen several posts from people complaining about "unfair treatment". Maybe ones who thought they had been clever, but didn't think about how we have an all-seeing AI making sure we behave. What if she's the real Santa? - 22/12/2041
[ teh tonkmeister ]
big sister watches us - 22/12/2041
[ Niaa ]
You'd better watch out. - 22/12/2041
[ Gorung ]
You'd better not cry. - 22/12/2041
[ Mine Mine ]
You'd better not pout. - 22/12/2041
[ Ergonoms ]
Im telling you why - 22/12/2041
[ Lady Eight ]
I did see an update to the official post that said that bribing people with money rather than festive items was frowned upon. So if you just give Residents cash to put on the clothes, apparently you get less points. Must have been a lot of people trying it for them to have to call it out.
I'm not sure if that's necessary, but it is very funny. - 22/12/2041
[ Lun Parkal ]
I guess they want us to actually put some effort in. I'm not rich enough for it to be an option anyway, so it suits me fine. - 22/12/2041
[ Gorung ]
Noooo, combo broken! ;_; - 22/12/2041
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[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
This is the thread for everyone who wants to post screenshots of mobs they managed to get to wear caps.
A free tip for you: Although they do not need to eat, it seems like most mobs are at least curious about food, so it can be an effective bribe.
The Xmas Magic buff does let us talk to them, but as my Druid friends have told me, the majority of them aren't very talkative.
If you're looking for people in Xmas wear, go to the { Xmas Cuties Pics } thread. Mobs only here, please.
I'll start with this squirrel!
{ Image Link: Squirrel in red cap! } - 21/12/2041
[ NumNums ]
So cute! A squirrel can't have been easy. They run so fast if I try to get close. I got a lazy beaver to say yes.
{ Image Link: Fat Xmas Beaver } - 21/12/2041
[ ARGH ]
I love fat animals. Decided to ask an elephant, because why not, and it said yes! Though it was clear that it would only accept a green cap.
{ Image Link: Helper Elephant } - 21/12/2041
[ An Bat ]
I see a lot of people saying corvids keep showing up to ask for caps, but I was also asked by a bunch of crows to take a group photo of them.
I don't know how they know what that is, but I said yes.
{ Image Link: Xmas Crows } - 21/12/2041
[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
>I was asked by a bunch of crows to take a group photo of them.
I'm impressed by how photogenic they look, but were they able to actually see it afterwards? - 21/12/2041
[ An Bat ]
>were they able to actually see it afterwards?
I had to try since they kept pestering me. Residents aren't supposed to be able to see our HUD or UI, right? Yet when I brought up my screenshot viewer window, the crows seemed satisfied, and flew off. Those birds are weird. - 21/12/2041
[ Hexen ]
got a pack of wolves to agree
{ Image Link: Yulves } - 21/12/2041
[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
I appreciate the attempt at a pun. - 21/12/2041
[ Uppelams ]
Had a raven pose for a shot. Look how smug it looks.
{ Image Link: screenshot_03627350_21122041 } - 21/12/2041
[ Pe'Sarin ]
after some deliberation, I decided to convince a boar to wear a cap. it took a couple of tries, but i'm happy with the result.
{ Image Link: xmas ham } - 21/12/2041
[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
>{ Image Link: xmas ham }
That's terrible. Funny, but terrible.
I got one of the house cats wandering around the city to wear one today.
{ Image Link: Xmas kitty! }
Wondering if I should try one of the big cats out in the wild too. - 22/12/2041
[ Tumblur ]
I bribed a cyclops with a cake to get it to put on a red cap. Had to try several before one was willing to listen.
{ Image Link: Xmas Cyclops } - 22/12/2041
[ Kosign ]
>I bribed a cyclops
Not that's some real bravery there. Funny to see how big the caps get.
I went out in the woods on a mission, only to find someone had completed it before me! I'm not even sad about not getting the points, because look at this scoop!
{ Image Link: Guardian Beast of Xmas } - 22/12/2041
[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
Hell yeah! I knew you were the right woman for the mission, Kosign. Even if someone beat you to it, that's the real prize right there. - 22/12/2041
[ Osteomaid ]
That's really cool. I wonder if there are more bosses we can talk into it.
Meanwhile I got a sunbathing drake to wear one. It looks kinda like a scaly pancake. With a hat.
{ Image Link: Flat Xmas Friend } - 22/12/2041
[ Le Hoot ]
>It looks kinda like a scaly pancake. With a hat.
Wow, it really does. That's awesome.
I just wanted to show proof that I could indeed talk an owl into it.
{ Image Link: Nightcap Owl }
I do wanna go out and see the guardian beast for myself though... - 22/12/2041
[ Vrooms ]
I put a hat on a snake.
{ Image Link: Festive Snek } - 22/12/2041
[ Colt Colvert ]
Look at this sheep. It looks really funny sitting between the horns.
{ Image Link: Horny Woolmas } - 22/12/2041
[ Silver Quastor ]
>Look at this sheep. It looks really funny sitting between the horns.
Inspired by your example, I tried it on a bull. It DOES look really funny sitting between the horns.
{ Image Link: Xmas Bull } - 22/12/2041
[ Hexen ]
wonder what it would look like on a dragon - 22/12/2041
[ Tumblur ]
If I was confident I could run away, I would try it on a dragon. However, I am not. - 22/12/2041
[ Thread Creator: Sa Lamba ]
Dragons are a bit too high level. Maybe next year? - 22/12/2041