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− | [[Image: | + | [[File:Enigma Grove Sage.jpg|thumb|350px|Enigma Grove Sage thinks you look like Entvined]][[Image:UPH.jpg|right|350px|thumb|[[Uncle Pumpkin Head]]]] |
Halloween on [[Rubi-Ka]] is a strange and wondrous time. The skies all over the planet darken, mist and fog creeps over the land, the day shortens, and [[Uncle Pumpkin Head]] starts appearing in areas around the Terraformed zone. In the cities, strange [[leets]] appear offering tricks (in the form of shape change effects) and treats to curious the passerby who stops to talk with them. Often there are also parties led by [[ARK]], GM appearances, and all manner of other mischief to be had. The festivities for Halloween last for two weeks, a week before October 31st, and a week afterward. | Halloween on [[Rubi-Ka]] is a strange and wondrous time. The skies all over the planet darken, mist and fog creeps over the land, the day shortens, and [[Uncle Pumpkin Head]] starts appearing in areas around the Terraformed zone. In the cities, strange [[leets]] appear offering tricks (in the form of shape change effects) and treats to curious the passerby who stops to talk with them. Often there are also parties led by [[ARK]], GM appearances, and all manner of other mischief to be had. The festivities for Halloween last for two weeks, a week before October 31st, and a week afterward. | ||
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Each new Halloween brings some new and interesting additions to the gifts, loot, and events that happen. | Each new Halloween brings some new and interesting additions to the gifts, loot, and events that happen. | ||
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To turn of the fog through a script or macro use the command /option FogMode 0 | To turn of the fog through a script or macro use the command /option FogMode 0 | ||
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− | [[Image:Halloweenfog.jpg|right| | + | [[Image:Halloweenfog.jpg|right|350px]] |
|} | |} | ||
− | ==Uncle Pumpkin Head== | + | ==Uncle Pumpkin Head (UPH) == |
− | + | {{main|Uncle Pumpkin Head}} | |
− | + | This strange and ghostly creature rises every year in the whole of [[Mort]] and the areas around [[Land Control Areas]]. Since introduction, first Griefing Uncle Pumpkin Heads, then Ganking and finally Harvesting varieties were added. Initially they were added to the permanent 25% pvp zones. Many years later, not much is known about the nature of this creature, what its aims are, or where it comes from. | |
− | + | ||
− | This strange and ghostly creature rises every year in the whole of [[Mort]] and the areas around [[Land Control Areas]], | + | == Draculeet and Frankenleet == |
− | | | + | {| width=100% |
− | [[Image: | + | |[[Image:Draculeet.jpg|90px]]||'''Draculeet''' - Blood drinking quips and an offer of a 'trick' (monster morph) or a 'treat' (goodies, missions). Found in major cities. Some missions end with an Uncle Pumpkin Head.<br>'''Frankenleet''' - Frankenleet wishes vengeance for Frankenstein, and offers missions or goodies. Found in major cities. Gives the Locate the [[#Defend the Grove|Hidden Enigma Grove]] mission|| |
+ | [[Image:Frankenleet.jpg|right|90px]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Defend the Grove == | ||
+ | [[#2011 (29485)|Introduced 2011]] : [[Defend the Grove]] from level 300 Entvined in [[Deep Artery Valley]]. Mission giver is Enigma Sage. Map marker to Sage given by the mission from [[#Draculeet and Frankenleet|Frankenleet]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2023 (29497) = | ||
+ | Halloween 2023 has begun October 16th and is expected to last 3 weeks. Besides the traditional Halloween team events and Uncle Pumpkin head hunting. There are several planned Halloween parties on RK5 and RK19. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Source: [https://www.ao-universe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7421 AO Universe Post] | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2018 (29492) = | ||
+ | <aodb>256495</aodb> Pumpkin Helmet free. Oct 12 - Nov 5<br>'''Hollow Reaper''' in [[Deep Artery Valley]] at Golem Island; the [[Carbonrich Rock]] island. Respawn of Hollow reaper is approximately nine hours. HR leaves behind a tombstone which can be looted for gift boxes. As in previous years: [[Defend the Grove|Entvined]], [[Leet#Special Leets|Draculeet and Frankenleet]], [[Uncle Pumpkinhead]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2017 (29491) = | ||
+ | * [http://cdn.funcom.com/ao/crm/2017/Oct/index.html Halloween Event]: October 18 - 31. Site has one of the spookier images of Uncle Pumpkin Head, thanks to desaturated color. | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2016 = | ||
+ | [[Image:Borhalloween.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Halloween in [[Borealis]] 2008]] | ||
+ | = 2015 (29490) = | ||
+ | |||
+ | Halloween Announcement: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Hey everyone - Halloween is upon us! The festivities will begin October 27th and go until November 17th, starting with the 18.8.6 update. I figured I'd put up my October letter a little early, there would be a lot of overlap between that and my Halloween Announcement. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Everyone is Invited!'''<br> | ||
+ | For the duration of AO Halloween, accounts that have been frozen and/or gone unpaid, and are in good standing, will be able to log in freely for the duration of the event! You can download either client here: Standard Client or New Engine. On Wednesday, I'll be updating the installers to bring you to the 18.8.6 version, but feel free to grab the client now and update in preparation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Special Halloween Offer'''<br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Additionally, there will be a special 1-month subscription offer which will grant an 'Entvined Facemask' and the 'Phasefront Besom - Sky Sweeper' for those who take advantage of it! Any subscriptions that are renewed normally during this Halloween period, or any accounts that have GRACE keys applied to them during this period, will also be awarded these items! The subscription time will begin as soon as the payment and/or GRACE key is redeemed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''The Pyramid is Open''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | This update will open up the new 6-man high-level dungeon: The Pyramid of Home. The gateway into the Pyramid can be found within the main temple in Home, beyond a large door behind Number Nine. In order to enter this temple, you must meet one of the following requirements: | ||
+ | Wearing some form of Nano Deck (Stellar/Activated/Base) | ||
+ | Completed Guarding the Source | ||
+ | Completed the Legacy of the Xan questline | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | Assemble your strongest team and challenge what lurks beneath the mysterious Pyramid of Home. Rewards include upgrades to Pandemonium Armor, 5k Token Boards, some unique HUD/NCU items, and more! | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | '''Halloween 2015'''<br> | ||
+ | Uncle Pumpkinhead, alongside his Griefing, Ganking, and Harvesting brothers, shall be returning again this year. They have all acquired some extra treats, that they will guard with their devious tricks. They have also recovered a particular set of stockings, shirts, and other outfits which have been seemingly lost for several years. Send these Pumpkins back to their pumpkin patch and claim some new and old seasonal gifts! | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Entvined will be assaulting the Enigma Grove yet again as well. Confident in their victory, the Entvined Commanders are guarding remnants of a shipment of Miy armor. Attempt to defeat the seemingly endless hordes of Entvined and you may find yourself walking away with some exceptionally rare loot, including high quality Miy armor of all types, including cloaks...and a sweet t-shirt! | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Free Loot & Item Shop Updates'''<br> | ||
+ | During Halloween, anyone who logs into the game will be able to claim free Pumpkin Helmet, to help celebrate the Halloween spirit. Subscribers will additionally be able to claim a Dancing Hiisi Doll, to both help celebrate the season and commemorate the release of the Pyramid of Home. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you still need a Halloween costume, starting with this update, we will be offering a full Hiisi outfit, in addition to some new, social head items. Grab yours today! | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Upcoming Updates'''<br> | ||
+ | Once the Pyramid of Home is released, the next major development will be building out The Reck. The intention of this playfield will be help players through the bulk of Title Level 4. I do personally look forward to working on a classic Rubi-Ka playfield and hope that everyone will enjoy exploring a new region of the planet. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Before starting work on The Reck, however, I do intend to devote some time to making some QoL and balance changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Thank you and Happy Halloween!'''<br> | ||
+ | It has been a challenging couple of months, but I am happy to finally be able to share what has been in the works with all of you. Thank you everyone for your patience. I have one small set of updates let to reach Testlive (mostly assigning more 'final' stats for the improved Pandemonium armor), and then the Halloween festivities will be ready to begin! Have a great Halloween, and month of November! | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2014 = | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2013 (29487) = | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Started 2013-10-22 and scheduled to end at 2013-11-05 | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads locations == | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Broken Shores will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 200-250 | ||
+ | * Stret West Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 50-100 | ||
+ | * Holes In the Wall will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 25-50 | ||
+ | * 4 Holes will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 125-175 | ||
+ | * Stret East Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 100-150 | ||
+ | * Upper Stret East Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 175-200 | ||
+ | |||
+ | = 2012 (29486) = | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Started 2012-10-23 | ||
+ | * Halloween Quest [[Defend the Grove]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == UPH Loot == | ||
+ | |||
+ | {|width="100%" | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
+ | * <aodb>288083</aodb> Atrox Thong-Prevention Glasses ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>283929</aodb> Bad Brew ''(2009)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>288636</aodb> Beast Nanospray ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>296962</aodb> Bronto Mama Helmet {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * <aodb>292890</aodb> Ergo's Last Isle Poster ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>296515</aodb> Floating Skull Torch <aodb opts="12px">150922</aodb> {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * <aodb>288629</aodb> Grind Girls Poster ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>292845</aodb> Halloween Boogaloo Suit - Orange ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>293582</aodb> Halloween Boogaloo Suit - Blue ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>293357</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Full Moon ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>293356</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Pumpkinhead ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
+ | * <aodb>293358</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Skull and Bones ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|0|296497}} Horror Ghost Costume {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|293847|292888}} Leet Force Go! Poster ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|0|296513}} Lil Spider Pet {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * <aodb>269199</aodb> [[Lya's Sangi Armor]] ''(2007)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>283976</aodb> Mr. Pointy's "Not Fake Blood" ''(2007)'' | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|0|296463}} Mr. Pointy's Funsaw <aodb opts="12px">150922</aodb> {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * <aodb>277889</aodb> Mr. Squeaky ''(2008)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>287928</aodb> My Shirt is QL 300 ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>293171</aodb> Mysterious Cloak ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>284185</aodb> No Less Than Three Placard - {{Green|Right-click}} ''(2009)'' | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
+ | * <aodb>288318</aodb> Placard - Space for Rent - {{Green|Right-click}} ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>293108</aodb> Pumpkin Afro Wig ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>288637</aodb> Skeleton Nanospray ''(2010)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>284137</aodb> Slime Nanospray ''(2009)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>283904</aodb> Spider Web Nanospray ''(2009)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>277181</aodb> The Emoticon T-Shirt - {{Green|Right-click}} ''(2008)'' | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|293845|292884}} The Night Heart Poster ''(2011)'' | ||
+ | * {{XYPHOSwithICON|0|296482}} Tick Pack - Basic {{Red|''New!''}} | ||
+ | * <aodb>284201</aodb> Wall Hecks Nanospray ''(2009)'' | ||
+ | * <aodb>273086</aodb> Weird Looking Candy Cherry ''(2007)'' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Head Loot == | ||
+ | {|width="100%" | ||
+ | |width="50%" valign="top"| | ||
+ | * <aodb>288357</aodb> E.C.A.B.B.A.G.E Shirt | ||
+ | * <aodb>283869</aodb> E.G.I.N.A Blouse NODROP pre-2010 item | ||
+ | * <aodb>273217</aodb> E.P.E.E.N. Shirt NODROP pre-2010 item | ||
+ | * <aodb>122576</aodb> Premium Sunburst Mk III pre-2010 item | ||
+ | * <aodb sidetitle="aoi">152278</aodb> All QL Levels | ||
+ | |||
+ | |width="50%" valign="top"| | ||
+ | * <aodb>123822</aodb> Freedom Arms 3927 Chapman (ql150-157 Pistol 20, Treatment 25, Multiranged 20) pre-2009 item | ||
+ | * <aodb>123825</aodb> Freedom Arms 3927 G2 (ql200 Strength 30, Stamina 25, Multiranged 30) pre-2010 item | ||
+ | * <aodb>123824</aodb> Freedom Arms 3927 Guerrilla (ql158-199 Stamina 20, Matter metamorphosis 25, Multiranged 20) pre-2010 item | ||
+ | * <aodb>123820</aodb> Freedom Arms 3927 Notum (Multi Range 30, Stamina 25, Strength 30) pre-2010 item | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* [http://www.anarchy-online.com/wsp/anarchy/frontend.cgi?func=publish.show&template=content&func_id=2658&table=CONTENT Funcom's a special preview of the incoming Halloween festivities] | * [http://www.anarchy-online.com/wsp/anarchy/frontend.cgi?func=publish.show&template=content&func_id=2658&table=CONTENT Funcom's a special preview of the incoming Halloween festivities] | ||
* [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/announcement.php?f=204 Halloween Party - Announcement in Advance] | * [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/announcement.php?f=204 Halloween Party - Announcement in Advance] | ||
+ | * Started 2011-10-26 and disappeared on 2011-11-15 | ||
+ | * New Halloween Quest [[Defend the Grove]] | ||
== Special Items == | == Special Items == | ||
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* <aodb>283929</aodb> Bad Brew pre-2011 item | * <aodb>283929</aodb> Bad Brew pre-2011 item | ||
* <aodb>288636</aodb> Beast Nanospray pre-2011 item | * <aodb>288636</aodb> Beast Nanospray pre-2011 item | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>293308</aodb> Biofreak Helping Hand - Left |
* <aodb>292895</aodb> Biofreak Helping Hand - Right | * <aodb>292895</aodb> Biofreak Helping Hand - Right | ||
* <aodb>293372</aodb> Black Bat Nanospray | * <aodb>293372</aodb> Black Bat Nanospray | ||
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* <aodb>288629</aodb> Grind Girls Poster | * <aodb>288629</aodb> Grind Girls Poster | ||
* <aodb>292845</aodb> Halloween Boogaloo Suit - Orange | * <aodb>292845</aodb> Halloween Boogaloo Suit - Orange | ||
+ | * <aodb>293582</aodb> Halloween Boogaloo Suit - Blue | ||
* <aodb>293357</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Full Moon | * <aodb>293357</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Full Moon | ||
* <aodb>293356</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Pumpkinhead | * <aodb>293356</aodb> Halloween Candy Bag: Pumpkinhead | ||
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* <aodb>293609</aodb> Spider Pack - Swampy | * <aodb>293609</aodb> Spider Pack - Swampy | ||
* <aodb>283904</aodb> Spider Web Nanospray pre-2011 item | * <aodb>283904</aodb> Spider Web Nanospray pre-2011 item | ||
− | * <aodb>292884</aodb> The Night Heart Poster | + | * <aodb>292884</aodb> The Night Heart Poster |
* <aodb>293576</aodb> The Three Leet Moon Shirt | * <aodb>293576</aodb> The Three Leet Moon Shirt | ||
* <aodb>292873</aodb> Three Leet Moon Poster | * <aodb>292873</aodb> Three Leet Moon Poster | ||
− | * <aodb>293110</aodb> Traffic Cone | + | * <aodb>293110</aodb> Traffic Cone |
|} | |} | ||
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{|width="100%" | {|width="100%" | ||
|width="50%" valign="top"| | |width="50%" valign="top"| | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277426</aodb>Phasefront Wraith X2-45 - Skull Box [[file:277471.gif]] |
|width="50%" valign="top"| | |width="50%" valign="top"| | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277712</aodb>Phasefront Ghost - Harvester Oni [[file:277887.gif]] |
|- | |- | ||
|[[Image:Skullbox.jpg|300px]] | |[[Image:Skullbox.jpg|300px]] | ||
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{|width="100%" | {|width="100%" | ||
|width="33%" valign="top"| | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277898</aodb> The Oni Shirt |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277849</aodb> The Skull Box Shirt |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277847</aodb> The Zooming Witch Shirt |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>289156</aodb> Emoticon T-shirt (clickable) |
* <aodb>273086</aodb> Weird Looking Candy Cherry | * <aodb>273086</aodb> Weird Looking Candy Cherry | ||
|width="33%" valign="top"| | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277261</aodb> ZOMG ALIUMS T-Shirt |
* <aodb>273474</aodb> Pumpkinhead Doll | * <aodb>273474</aodb> Pumpkinhead Doll | ||
* <aodb>273473</aodb> Pumpkin Basket | * <aodb>273473</aodb> Pumpkin Basket | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277390</aodb> Sad/Happy panda mask (clickable) |
* <aodb>152258</aodb> BBQ Shoulder Pillow | * <aodb>152258</aodb> BBQ Shoulder Pillow | ||
|width="33%" valign="top"| | |width="33%" valign="top"| | ||
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277437</aodb> Witch Mask |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277454</aodb> Hockey Mask |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277380</aodb> Mad Scientist Cloak |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277477</aodb> Wooden Stake |
− | * <aodb> | + | * <aodb>277889</aodb> Mr. Squeaky |
|} | |} | ||
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* <aodb>154052</aodb> Childhood Memory | * <aodb>154052</aodb> Childhood Memory | ||
+ | == Links == | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZ3piuH4OM Anarchy Online Halloween] - "Music video" edit of the official Anarchy Online Halloween video | ||
[[Category:Holiday]] | [[Category:Holiday]] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGAY-5irsSY Anarchy Online Halloween Enigma Instance Raid] | ||
+ | * [https://forums.funcom.com/t/halloween-event-oct-12-nov-5/39682 Halloween Event 2018] | ||
+ | * [https://housemaadiah.org/mirrors/www.faunlore.org/features/main_eventonly.html Faunlore] - ancient page. Arguably the best image of UPH. | ||
+ | * [https://www.ao-universe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1976 2007] on AO Universe - many links, including link to Griefing UPH image | ||
+ | === See Also === | ||
+ | * [[Lya's Sangi Armor]] | ||
+ | * [[Miy's Armor]] (the cloaks drop from some Halloween mobs, some years) |
Latest revision as of 17:13, 24 January 2024
Halloween on Rubi-Ka is a strange and wondrous time. The skies all over the planet darken, mist and fog creeps over the land, the day shortens, and Uncle Pumpkin Head starts appearing in areas around the Terraformed zone. In the cities, strange leets appear offering tricks (in the form of shape change effects) and treats to curious the passerby who stops to talk with them. Often there are also parties led by ARK, GM appearances, and all manner of other mischief to be had. The festivities for Halloween last for two weeks, a week before October 31st, and a week afterward.
Each new Halloween brings some new and interesting additions to the gifts, loot, and events that happen.
Features[edit]
Halloween Fog[edit]
Halloween fog is very much unlike any other fog found on Rubi-Ka or in the Shadowlands. This fog is dark black and limits visibility to about 30 meters in all directions, with only a slight abatement during the day. The fog also makes the light of the sun of Rubi-Ka little more than a lantern light in the dark during the day. This is all used to add to the spooky atmosphere and it does not inhibit map usage or way point markers. If you feel it is too much atmosphere, you can turn off the fog in the Environment Effects > Fog & Ground section of the Options Menu (Short cut key F10). To turn of the fog through a script or macro use the command /option FogMode 0 |
Uncle Pumpkin Head (UPH)[edit]
This strange and ghostly creature rises every year in the whole of Mort and the areas around Land Control Areas. Since introduction, first Griefing Uncle Pumpkin Heads, then Ganking and finally Harvesting varieties were added. Initially they were added to the permanent 25% pvp zones. Many years later, not much is known about the nature of this creature, what its aims are, or where it comes from.
Draculeet and Frankenleet[edit]
Draculeet - Blood drinking quips and an offer of a 'trick' (monster morph) or a 'treat' (goodies, missions). Found in major cities. Some missions end with an Uncle Pumpkin Head. Frankenleet - Frankenleet wishes vengeance for Frankenstein, and offers missions or goodies. Found in major cities. Gives the Locate the Hidden Enigma Grove mission |
Defend the Grove[edit]
Introduced 2011 : Defend the Grove from level 300 Entvined in Deep Artery Valley. Mission giver is Enigma Sage. Map marker to Sage given by the mission from Frankenleet
2023 (29497)[edit]
Halloween 2023 has begun October 16th and is expected to last 3 weeks. Besides the traditional Halloween team events and Uncle Pumpkin head hunting. There are several planned Halloween parties on RK5 and RK19.
Source: AO Universe Post
2018 (29492)[edit]
Pumpkin Helmet free. Oct 12 - Nov 5
Hollow Reaper in Deep Artery Valley at Golem Island; the Carbonrich Rock island. Respawn of Hollow reaper is approximately nine hours. HR leaves behind a tombstone which can be looted for gift boxes. As in previous years: Entvined, Draculeet and Frankenleet, Uncle Pumpkinhead
2017 (29491)[edit]
- Halloween Event: October 18 - 31. Site has one of the spookier images of Uncle Pumpkin Head, thanks to desaturated color.
2016[edit]
2015 (29490)[edit]
Halloween Announcement:
Hey everyone - Halloween is upon us! The festivities will begin October 27th and go until November 17th, starting with the 18.8.6 update. I figured I'd put up my October letter a little early, there would be a lot of overlap between that and my Halloween Announcement.
Everyone is Invited!
For the duration of AO Halloween, accounts that have been frozen and/or gone unpaid, and are in good standing, will be able to log in freely for the duration of the event! You can download either client here: Standard Client or New Engine. On Wednesday, I'll be updating the installers to bring you to the 18.8.6 version, but feel free to grab the client now and update in preparation.
Special Halloween Offer
Additionally, there will be a special 1-month subscription offer which will grant an 'Entvined Facemask' and the 'Phasefront Besom - Sky Sweeper' for those who take advantage of it! Any subscriptions that are renewed normally during this Halloween period, or any accounts that have GRACE keys applied to them during this period, will also be awarded these items! The subscription time will begin as soon as the payment and/or GRACE key is redeemed.
The Pyramid is Open
This update will open up the new 6-man high-level dungeon: The Pyramid of Home. The gateway into the Pyramid can be found within the main temple in Home, beyond a large door behind Number Nine. In order to enter this temple, you must meet one of the following requirements: Wearing some form of Nano Deck (Stellar/Activated/Base) Completed Guarding the Source Completed the Legacy of the Xan questline
Assemble your strongest team and challenge what lurks beneath the mysterious Pyramid of Home. Rewards include upgrades to Pandemonium Armor, 5k Token Boards, some unique HUD/NCU items, and more!
Halloween 2015
Uncle Pumpkinhead, alongside his Griefing, Ganking, and Harvesting brothers, shall be returning again this year. They have all acquired some extra treats, that they will guard with their devious tricks. They have also recovered a particular set of stockings, shirts, and other outfits which have been seemingly lost for several years. Send these Pumpkins back to their pumpkin patch and claim some new and old seasonal gifts!
The Entvined will be assaulting the Enigma Grove yet again as well. Confident in their victory, the Entvined Commanders are guarding remnants of a shipment of Miy armor. Attempt to defeat the seemingly endless hordes of Entvined and you may find yourself walking away with some exceptionally rare loot, including high quality Miy armor of all types, including cloaks...and a sweet t-shirt!
Free Loot & Item Shop Updates
During Halloween, anyone who logs into the game will be able to claim free Pumpkin Helmet, to help celebrate the Halloween spirit. Subscribers will additionally be able to claim a Dancing Hiisi Doll, to both help celebrate the season and commemorate the release of the Pyramid of Home.
If you still need a Halloween costume, starting with this update, we will be offering a full Hiisi outfit, in addition to some new, social head items. Grab yours today!
Upcoming Updates
Once the Pyramid of Home is released, the next major development will be building out The Reck. The intention of this playfield will be help players through the bulk of Title Level 4. I do personally look forward to working on a classic Rubi-Ka playfield and hope that everyone will enjoy exploring a new region of the planet.
Before starting work on The Reck, however, I do intend to devote some time to making some QoL and balance changes.
Thank you and Happy Halloween!
It has been a challenging couple of months, but I am happy to finally be able to share what has been in the works with all of you. Thank you everyone for your patience. I have one small set of updates let to reach Testlive (mostly assigning more 'final' stats for the improved Pandemonium armor), and then the Halloween festivities will be ready to begin! Have a great Halloween, and month of November!
2014[edit]
2013 (29487)[edit]
- Started 2013-10-22 and scheduled to end at 2013-11-05
Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads locations[edit]
- Broken Shores will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 200-250
- Stret West Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 50-100
- Holes In the Wall will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 25-50
- 4 Holes will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 125-175
- Stret East Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 100-150
- Upper Stret East Bank will get Griefing Uncle Pumpkin-Heads from level: 175-200
2012 (29486)[edit]
- Started 2012-10-23
- Halloween Quest Defend the Grove
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2011 (29485)[edit]
- Funcom's a special preview of the incoming Halloween festivities
- Halloween Party - Announcement in Advance
- Started 2011-10-26 and disappeared on 2011-11-15
- New Halloween Quest Defend the Grove
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2010 (29484)[edit]
Special Items[edit]
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External References[edit]
2009 (29483)[edit]
Special Items[edit]
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2008 (29482)[edit]
In 2008 we saw the return of the Griefing Uncle Pumpkin Heads giving out similar loot to the ones found in missions. Additionally, UPH seemed to find his way onto the official AO forums to play a cryptic game with the players by leaving clues to some strange mystery.
Events[edit]
Shivers Riddle[edit]
I win Button[edit]
Part of the "Just because I can" Halloween content, these buttons were placed near the grid in Old Athen and Omni Trade. If you use the button you do a little victory dance and it is proudly proclaimed that you win. If you press the button too many times, you, and anybody around you, get blown across the playfield! This can occasionally result in getting stuck in the geometry or messy pants. |
Giant Rubber Duck[edit]
This weird Halloween addition was placed in Newland Lake just because the devs could... |
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2007 (29481)[edit]
The loot amount was really scaled up for Halloween in 2007 with the introduction of a whole host of shirts, collectibles, a promotional Phasefront vehicle, and a new type of Uncle Pumpkin Head. Also some very old and coveted items became available to people patient enough to run endless missions and camp the dangerous Griefing Uncle Pumpkin heads in 25% pvp zones. Missions given out for 'treats' by the Halloween leets allowed players a chance to get coveted loot from previous years.
Special Items[edit]
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2006 (29480)[edit]
UPH Loot[edit]
Mission Loot[edit]
2005 (29479)[edit]
UPH Loot[edit]
2004 (29478)[edit]
UPH Loot[edit]
2003 (29477)[edit]
2002 (29476)[edit]
2001 (29475)[edit]
- The introduction of the Steps of Madness
- Childhood Memory
Links[edit]
- Anarchy Online Halloween - "Music video" edit of the official Anarchy Online Halloween video
- Anarchy Online Halloween Enigma Instance Raid
- Halloween Event 2018
- Faunlore - ancient page. Arguably the best image of UPH.
- 2007 on AO Universe - many links, including link to Griefing UPH image
See Also[edit]
- Lya's Sangi Armor
- Miy's Armor (the cloaks drop from some Halloween mobs, some years)