Nights of the Dead Comes to Norrath!

Dexella · 10-10-2012, 09:30 PM

The skies darken and a blustery wind blows across the land, sending shivers down the spines of all Norrathians. Though it was long ago, the memory of the undead assaulting the city of Maj’Dul is strong. And goblins and ghouls and all things frightful are once again emerging from the shadows on the anniversary of this event! It’s time for Nights of the Dead!

Whether you’re the crafting kind or a daring adventurer, there are new and exciting additions for 2012 as well as returning favorites! There’s something for everyone as all of Norrath comes together to enjoy this holiday!

Here are the New Features for 2012!

New Ghost Hunter competitions in Commonlands and Antonica!
New version of the “Nights of the Dead Devotee” quest rewards a dedicated jack-o-lantern pet!
Added "Nights of the Dead treats" (candy) to drop as loot from Skyshrine, Withered Lands, Qeynos, and Freeport undead and creepy crawlie beasts.
New illusions added to the Gigglegibber Goblin unpredictable illusion costume.
New costume illusions available from holiday merchants.
New rewards for some of the old Nights of the Dead Events!
"The Haunting" (Repeatable daily) – New reward choice: bristly spinner
"This Won't End Well..." (Repeatable annually) – New reward choice: Ghoulish Night Banner
"There Will Be Ghosts" (Repeatable) – New reward choice: carrion beetle
"A Nightmarish Return" (Repeatable) – New reward choice: Hollow Banner of the Hedge
"Train to Zone!" (Repeatable daily) – New reward choices: Scare Crow & Cave Spider Plushie
"Survive the Night" (Repeatable annually) - New reward choice: Moldering Mummy Wrap armor set
New house items sold by Nights of the Dead Merchant.
New holiday recipe book "Celebrations of the Dead V" available from holiday merchants.

And here are just some of the returning favorites!

Haunted house in Qeynos and Freeport.
Ponchy's quest line in Antonica.
Gigglegibber Goblins in the player cities that cast illusion costumes.
Haunted Mansion in Loping Plains that is accessible by all cities and by all levels of players.
Multiple quests and events in the Nektulos Forest, including the Headless Horseman Epic X2 Event and the Haunted Hedgemaze Zone, which is accessible by all cities and levels.
Undead and creepy crawlie beasts drop "Nights of the Dead treats" which can either be exchanged for event coin, sold to merchants for coin, or used in tradeskilling.
And MUCH more!

The Nights of the Dead will be celebrated across Norrath from Thursday, October 11, 2012 through Monday, November 5, 2012 on live servers. So sew up a costume or buy one from a local merchant and join the frightful fun!

Also, be on the lookout for frightfully fun items in the Marketplace, including a herd of unicorn mounts! One new unicorn mount will be released each week.

Visit these fansites for extra details and additional information about Nights of the Dead in EverQuest II!

UPDATE: Nights of the Dead has been extended through Wednesday, November 7th at 11:59pm PST.

Malleria · 10-10-2012, 09:50 PM

Is it starting at midnight pacific? Or not until 10am-ish?

Dexella · 10-10-2012, 10:18 PM

Malleria wrote:

Is it starting at midnight pacific? Or not until 10am-ish?

It's set to turn on at 12:01 AM Pacific.

~Dexella

Weebee · 10-10-2012, 10:23 PM

Can't wait can't wait can't wait!! Jumps up and down

Stares at clock hurry up!!!!

Calthine · 10-10-2012, 11:53 PM

WOW those unicorns are a trip SMILEY

Resstful · 10-11-2012, 02:16 AM

Calthine wrote:

WOW those unicorns are a trip

Uh, yeaah...I had to blink a couple of times. Now, which character NEEDS that mummy wrap and the trippy unicorn? Oh, the decisions!!!!!!!!!

(maybe ALL of them, Mwaaahahahahahahahah)

Rainmare · 10-11-2012, 04:10 AM

bah they'll be 20 dollar marketplace things. but everyone needs a mummy outfit!

nixhoPe3 · 10-11-2012, 12:41 PM

Dexella wrote:

Also, be on the lookout for frightfully fun items in the Marketplace, including a herd of unicorn mounts! One new unicorn mount will be released each week.

Does this mean that they will remain available ONLY for that week, or that they will be released on different weeks but remain on the Marketplace after the release?

(translation, how long will I have to make up my mind and buy the ones I want?)

Ahma · 10-11-2012, 01:31 PM

The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release.

General_Info · 10-11-2012, 02:04 PM

the chaos skull hood looks alright i guess. shame there isnt one that covers the shoulders like some hoods do and had more color variations. would be cool without the hood too.

Ryptide · 10-11-2012, 02:51 PM

Where does the Chaos Skull Hood come from?

*nm found it

General_Info · 10-11-2012, 02:55 PM

Ryptide@Permafrost wrote:

Where does the Chaos Skull Hood come from?

marketplace.

SisterTheresa · 10-11-2012, 03:22 PM

Noooo! SoE why do you do this to meeeee!

Everything looks awesome but I have to save my money this month for things I really do need.

Cyliena · 10-11-2012, 05:00 PM

Ahma wrote:

The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release.

They'll remain after NotD ends as well, or are they limited time only?

Lodrelhai · 10-11-2012, 05:30 PM

Ahma wrote:

The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release.

Only the unicorns? Or all of the NotD stuff, but you only mentioned the unicorns because that's what was in the picture?

Ahma · 10-11-2012, 09:38 PM

Some Nights of the Dead items on the Marketplace will be available for a limited time only, like the Tricks and Treats house decorations that have returned from previous years and the new cordon house decorations released this year. (This is a good chance to get your Spooky, Sinister, and Creepy Tricks and Treats if you weren't able to get them before, by the way!)

Other new Marketplace items, though they're released during Nights of the Dead, will be year-round items, like the unicorns.

Cyliena · 10-12-2012, 09:17 AM

Ahma wrote:

Some Nights of the Dead items on the Marketplace will be available for a limited time only, like the Tricks and Treats house decorations that have returned from previous years and the new cordon house decorations released this year. (This is a good chance to get your Spooky, Sinister, and Creepy Tricks and Treats if you weren't able to get them before, by the way!)
Other new Marketplace items, though they're released during Nights of the Dead, will be year-round items, like the unicorns.

Woo awesome SMILEY Thanks!

Revanis · 10-13-2012, 06:26 PM

I should really mention that the loot table for the Headless Horsemen is a great dissappointment. Lets just say Witherland legendary had better status by a long shot.

Hello Devs,

I would really appreciate if you consider upping the loot table even if you need to make the fight tougher.

Grycks · 10-13-2012, 08:33 PM

The Scarecrow King is also disappointing. At 92 you get NO chest. At 90 you get a chest with level 70 equipment.

Raienya · 10-14-2012, 09:49 AM

I'm probably one of the few people who misses the Trick or Treat game. Most of the NPCS are gone, and running around laughing at their inventive names was one of my favorite parts. The Ghost Hunter game is ok, but more laggy than the ToT game.

I haven't done the Pumpkin King in two years. Last year, couldn't find anyone willing to mentor down to help, and lvl 92 people don't want to do it since they get no chest.

Filly67 · 10-14-2012, 10:56 AM

Can't understand why the new recipes for pumpkins can't be displayed in Guild Halls. Why would it be such a big deal to allow that?

Kaitheel · 10-15-2012, 04:09 PM

Filly67 wrote:

Can't understand why the new recipes for pumpkins can't be displayed in Guild Halls. Why would it be such a big deal to allow that?

I just checked all of the new pumpkins. They should be placeable in your guild hall. Of the new crafted pumpkins, what ones have you not been able to place in your guildhall?

Moldering Jack-o-LanternBruised Flesh Jack-o-LanternSad Moldering Jack-o-LanternSad Bruised Flesh Jack-o-LanternMoldering PumpkinBruised Flesh Pumpkin

~Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-15-2012, 04:18 PM

Raienya wrote:

I'm probably one of the few people who misses the Trick or Treat game. Most of the NPCS are gone, and running around laughing at their inventive names was one of my favorite parts. The Ghost Hunter game is ok, but more laggy than the ToT game.
I haven't done the Pumpkin King in two years. Last year, couldn't find anyone willing to mentor down to help, and lvl 92 people don't want to do it since they get no chest.

When it comes to the Trick-or-treat ambiance, none of the 16 funny named NPCs were removed from the city zones. There's just as many of them now as there has been in previous years.

As for the Pumpkin King, his missing chest for those players level 91, 92 was unintentional, and will be corrected!

~Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-15-2012, 04:19 PM

Archimond@Antonia Bayle wrote:

I should really mention that the loot table for the Headless Horsemen is a great dissappointment. Lets just say Witherland legendary had better status by a long shot.
Hello Devs,
I would really appreciate if you consider upping the loot table even if you need to make the fight tougher.

Good idea for next year!

~Kaitheel

10-10-2012, 09:30 PM	#1
Dexella Community Relations Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 477	The skies darken and a blustery wind blows across the land, sending shivers down the spines of all Norrathians. Though it was long ago, the memory of the undead assaulting the city of Maj’Dul is strong. And goblins and ghouls and all things frightful are once again emerging from the shadows on the anniversary of this event! It’s time for Nights of the Dead! Whether you’re the crafting kind or a daring adventurer, there are new and exciting additions for 2012 as well as returning favorites! There’s something for everyone as all of Norrath comes together to enjoy this holiday! Here are the New Features for 2012! New Ghost Hunter competitions in Commonlands and Antonica! New version of the “Nights of the Dead Devotee” quest rewards a dedicated jack-o-lantern pet! Added "Nights of the Dead treats" (candy) to drop as loot from Skyshrine, Withered Lands, Qeynos, and Freeport undead and creepy crawlie beasts. New illusions added to the Gigglegibber Goblin unpredictable illusion costume. New costume illusions available from holiday merchants. New rewards for some of the old Nights of the Dead Events! "The Haunting" (Repeatable daily) – New reward choice: bristly spinner "This Won't End Well..." (Repeatable annually) – New reward choice: Ghoulish Night Banner "There Will Be Ghosts" (Repeatable) – New reward choice: carrion beetle "A Nightmarish Return" (Repeatable) – New reward choice: Hollow Banner of the Hedge "Train to Zone!" (Repeatable daily) – New reward choices: Scare Crow & Cave Spider Plushie "Survive the Night" (Repeatable annually) - New reward choice: Moldering Mummy Wrap armor set New house items sold by Nights of the Dead Merchant. New holiday recipe book "Celebrations of the Dead V" available from holiday merchants. And here are just some of the returning favorites! Haunted house in Qeynos and Freeport. Ponchy's quest line in Antonica. Gigglegibber Goblins in the player cities that cast illusion costumes. Haunted Mansion in Loping Plains that is accessible by all cities and by all levels of players. Multiple quests and events in the Nektulos Forest, including the Headless Horseman Epic X2 Event and the Haunted Hedgemaze Zone, which is accessible by all cities and levels. Undead and creepy crawlie beasts drop "Nights of the Dead treats" which can either be exchanged for event coin, sold to merchants for coin, or used in tradeskilling. And MUCH more! The Nights of the Dead will be celebrated across Norrath from Thursday, October 11, 2012 through Monday, November 5, 2012 on live servers. So sew up a costume or buy one from a local merchant and join the frightful fun! Also, be on the lookout for frightfully fun items in the Marketplace, including a herd of unicorn mounts! One new unicorn mount will be released each week. Visit these fansites for extra details and additional information about Nights of the Dead in EverQuest II! EQ2 Decorators EQ2i EQ2 Traders Corner EQ2 Zam UPDATE: Nights of the Dead has been extended through Wednesday, November 7th at 11:59pm PST. __________________ Dexella Community Relations Manager

10-10-2012, 10:18 PM	#3
Dexella Community Relations Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 477	Malleria wrote: Is it starting at midnight pacific? Or not until 10am-ish? It's set to turn on at 12:01 AM Pacific. ~Dexella __________________ Dexella Community Relations Manager

10-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
Weebee Champion Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 37	Can't wait can't wait can't wait!! Jumps up and down Stares at clock hurry up!!!! __________________ Lend a hand

10-10-2012, 11:53 PM	#5
Calthine ZAM EQII Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,439	WOW those unicorns are a trip __________________ Please visit my non-gaming Blog! or follow me on Twitter!

10-11-2012, 02:16 AM	#6
Resstful Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 133	Calthine wrote: WOW those unicorns are a trip Uh, yeaah...I had to blink a couple of times. Now, which character NEEDS that mummy wrap and the trippy unicorn? Oh, the decisions!!!!!!!!! (maybe ALL of them, Mwaaahahahahahahahah)

10-10-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
Malleria Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 163	Is it starting at midnight pacific? Or not until 10am-ish?

10-11-2012, 04:10 AM	#7
Rainmare Server: Oasis Guild: Pillage Rank: Captain Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,982	bah they'll be 20 dollar marketplace things. but everyone needs a mummy outfit!

10-11-2012, 12:41 PM	#8
nixhoPe3 Defender Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9	Dexella wrote: Also, be on the lookout for frightfully fun items in the Marketplace, including a herd of unicorn mounts! One new unicorn mount will be released each week. Does this mean that they will remain available ONLY for that week, or that they will be released on different weeks but remain on the Marketplace after the release? (translation, how long will I have to make up my mind and buy the ones I want?) __________________ ^.^ I prefer to find my way through an enjoyable experience, rather than racing through to a finish that might not be ready for me. Xaryeflamesword (half-elf Guardian/Carpenter)~ my first toon Xephrenae (fae Templar/Woodworker) Tzadok (fae Ranger/Armorer) Gilad (fae Templar/ Provisioner) Laerdai (fae Beastlord/Outfitter)

10-11-2012, 01:31 PM	#9
Ahma Assoc. Producer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20	The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release. __________________ ----- Abby "Ahma" Watt Associate Producer EverQuest II

10-11-2012, 02:04 PM	#10
General_Info Lord Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 658	the chaos skull hood looks alright i guess. shame there isnt one that covers the shoulders like some hoods do and had more color variations. would be cool without the hood too. __________________

10-11-2012, 02:51 PM	#11
Ryptide Server: Permafrost Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 128	Where does the Chaos Skull Hood come from? *nm found it

10-11-2012, 02:55 PM	#12
General_Info Lord Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 658	Ryptide@Permafrost wrote: Where does the Chaos Skull Hood come from? marketplace. __________________

10-11-2012, 03:22 PM	#13
SisterTheresa The Vigilant Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,250	Noooo! SoE why do you do this to meeeee! Everything looks awesome but I have to save my money this month for things I really do need. __________________

10-11-2012, 05:00 PM	#14
Cyliena Server: Everfrost Guild: Crusaders of Neriak Rank: Colonel Fansite Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,798	Ahma wrote: The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release. They'll remain after NotD ends as well, or are they limited time only?

10-11-2012, 05:30 PM	#15
Lodrelhai Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,271	Ahma wrote: The unicorns will be released on different weeks, but will remain on the Marketplace after the release. Only the unicorns? Or all of the NotD stuff, but you only mentioned the unicorns because that's what was in the picture?

10-11-2012, 09:38 PM	#16
Ahma Assoc. Producer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20	Some Nights of the Dead items on the Marketplace will be available for a limited time only, like the Tricks and Treats house decorations that have returned from previous years and the new cordon house decorations released this year. (This is a good chance to get your Spooky, Sinister, and Creepy Tricks and Treats if you weren't able to get them before, by the way!) Other new Marketplace items, though they're released during Nights of the Dead, will be year-round items, like the unicorns. __________________ ----- Abby "Ahma" Watt Associate Producer EverQuest II

10-12-2012, 09:17 AM	#17
Cyliena Server: Everfrost Guild: Crusaders of Neriak Rank: Colonel Fansite Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,798	Ahma wrote: Some Nights of the Dead items on the Marketplace will be available for a limited time only, like the Tricks and Treats house decorations that have returned from previous years and the new cordon house decorations released this year. (This is a good chance to get your Spooky, Sinister, and Creepy Tricks and Treats if you weren't able to get them before, by the way!) Other new Marketplace items, though they're released during Nights of the Dead, will be year-round items, like the unicorns. Woo awesome Thanks!

10-13-2012, 06:26 PM	#18
Revanis Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 88	I should really mention that the loot table for the Headless Horsemen is a great dissappointment. Lets just say Witherland legendary had better status by a long shot. Hello Devs, I would really appreciate if you consider upping the loot table even if you need to make the fight tougher.

10-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#19
Grycks Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 178	The Scarecrow King is also disappointing. At 92 you get NO chest. At 90 you get a chest with level 70 equipment. __________________

10-14-2012, 09:49 AM	#20
Raienya Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 202	I'm probably one of the few people who misses the Trick or Treat game. Most of the NPCS are gone, and running around laughing at their inventive names was one of my favorite parts. The Ghost Hunter game is ok, but more laggy than the ToT game. I haven't done the Pumpkin King in two years. Last year, couldn't find anyone willing to mentor down to help, and lvl 92 people don't want to do it since they get no chest.

10-14-2012, 10:56 AM	#21
Filly67 Loremaster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 518	Can't understand why the new recipes for pumpkins can't be displayed in Guild Halls. Why would it be such a big deal to allow that? __________________

10-15-2012, 04:09 PM	#22
Kaitheel Dev Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 796	Filly67 wrote: Can't understand why the new recipes for pumpkins can't be displayed in Guild Halls. Why would it be such a big deal to allow that? I just checked all of the new pumpkins. They should be placeable in your guild hall. Of the new crafted pumpkins, what ones have you not been able to place in your guildhall? Moldering Jack-o-LanternBruised Flesh Jack-o-LanternSad Moldering Jack-o-LanternSad Bruised Flesh Jack-o-LanternMoldering PumpkinBruised Flesh Pumpkin ~Kaitheel __________________

10-15-2012, 04:18 PM	#23
Kaitheel Dev Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 796	Raienya wrote: I'm probably one of the few people who misses the Trick or Treat game. Most of the NPCS are gone, and running around laughing at their inventive names was one of my favorite parts. The Ghost Hunter game is ok, but more laggy than the ToT game. I haven't done the Pumpkin King in two years. Last year, couldn't find anyone willing to mentor down to help, and lvl 92 people don't want to do it since they get no chest. When it comes to the Trick-or-treat ambiance, none of the 16 funny named NPCs were removed from the city zones. There's just as many of them now as there has been in previous years. As for the Pumpkin King, his missing chest for those players level 91, 92 was unintentional, and will be corrected! ~Kaitheel __________________

10-15-2012, 04:19 PM	#24
Kaitheel Dev Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 796	Archimond@Antonia Bayle wrote: I should really mention that the loot table for the Headless Horsemen is a great dissappointment. Lets just say Witherland legendary had better status by a long shot. Hello Devs, I would really appreciate if you consider upping the loot table even if you need to make the fight tougher. Good idea for next year! ~Kaitheel __________________