Halloween Fixes on the way!

**Cinco** · 10-19-2010, 02:21 PM

Hi there!

I wanted to take a minute to discuss some of the fixes and changes that will be coming out later today. First I want to say "Thanks!" for all the feedback and all of the detailed posts and pm's that helped us solve some very difficult problems (related to quests, items, etc.)

A few very important fixes are coming in our next update as a result:

"Trick or Treat" Quest Abandonment Issues
If you have abandoned the "Trick or Treat" quest and cannot retake it, you can go back to Halloween Hal and he will get you sorted out.

"Smack-O" Boss Monster Problems
We have changed the way this dungeon works. Players must now clear the entirety of the Haunted Manor before they can face 'Smack-O' the boss. You still cannot host them and you can no longer 'quick-join' into them.

Halloween "Item" Packs confusion and disappointment
Although these things are working as they were designed, they have caused a lot of confusion and disappointment. We completely understand! From this experience have learned that there are some crucial expectations of an 'item pack,' namely that these packs be rich with usable items with a very slim chance of getting an epic, and these special holiday costume packs did not fit the bill.

These are meant to be more of a 'surprise grab-bag of mystery stuff' (mostly costumes) with a good chance of getting a limited-edition pink item. Calling them 'item packs' doesn't work so we are renaming them to "Holiday Packs" and we're putting them in a different area of the in-game store.

We are also refunding 50% of the Platinum spent on these item packs prior to the update

The "Killah Pillah" in Smack-O's room
Oh - and we removed the pillar that trapped you in the punkin' boss' room. There is a slight issue with how this object is built. We're rebuilding it and we'll have everyone's favorite concrete pillar back in action before you know it.

Thanks again for your support!

- Cinco

**Teflon** · 10-19-2010, 02:25 PM

Great feedback Cinco. I'm sure everyone agrees that we are definitely looking forward to your next update. And Thanks for the fixes to the issues we've observed related to the Halloween content.

Great job Devs as always!

**Royce** · 10-19-2010, 02:25 PM

Cinco, you and the other devs rock. Thanks for quickly identifying and fixing these issues.

**shadywack** · 10-19-2010, 02:27 PM

Wow, that is pretty fast to react. Cinco I appreciate you posting this here and communicating with us.

**TwinkTastical** · 10-19-2010, 02:30 PM

Sweet, ill buy another 2 packs

**Dizko** · 10-19-2010, 02:30 PM

Yep appreciate the communication. Good jobs guys.

**Stratospaly** · 10-19-2010, 02:49 PM

Great job by the devs, one of the most impressive bug fixes I have seen in an MMO. Unlike other games, the devs might make mistakes, but they are willing to admit them and correct them quickly.

**FluffNStuff** · 10-19-2010, 02:50 PM

Awesome, except for taking away the super cool secret bear club house hidden under the pillar.

**TwinkTastical** · 10-19-2010, 02:50 PM

or 30000 plat? do i get 15000 back?

**shadywack** · 10-19-2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Stratospaly

Great job by the devs, one of the most impressive bug fixes I have seen in an MMO. Unlike other games, the devs might make mistakes, but they are willing to admit them and correct them quickly.

I think that's one of my big draws here. Mistakes are expected, being honest and prudent to correct them isn't. I'm a fan of STS for this.

**xera** · 10-19-2010, 02:53 PM

that's nice.

**Cascade** · 10-19-2010, 03:04 PM

You devs absolutly rock

Thanks so much for fixing all of this

**Snakespeare** · 10-19-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks, Cinco! I feel this is the beginning of the rushing nerf. I am so glad you have tackled this. If it works for the Mansion, it can work anywhere, so I am really looking forward to see how it works.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

**Gavry** · 10-19-2010, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cinco

"Smack-O" Boss Monster Problems
We have changed the way this dungeon works. Players must now clear the entirety of the Haunted Manor before they can face 'Smack-O' the boss.

Thank god! Please let this be the start of the end for rushing everywhere!

**Futumsh** · 10-19-2010, 03:06 PM

Yes, for those of you that purchased 10000 halloween packs, you'll get 50000p back.

**Cascade** · 10-19-2010, 03:07 PM

Lol I spent 70 Plat on item packs lol

**xera** · 10-19-2010, 03:24 PM

lol. Protip: if you haven't bought a costume yet, buy an item pack quickly before the update
You'll have a few costumes (3 or 4) and a chance on halloween items, for the same cost as one single costume! (5p will get refunded)

**kurl** · 10-19-2010, 03:58 PM

YES ALL MY WISHES CAME TRUE!!!! it looks like boomer told you all the things i complained about but thx !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so i will be glad to get my plat!

**Justg** · 10-19-2010, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by xera

lol. Protip: if you haven't bought a costume yet, buy an item pack quickly before the update
You'll have a few costumes (3 or 4) and a chance on halloween items, for the same cost as one single costume! (5p will get refunded)

Xera, you know we very much frown on exploiters, right?