We hope everyone is having a good long weekend/holiday and that the weather has been enjoyable this spring.
To celebrate the season, we have launched an Easter Event on the server.
The event will run from April 7, 2012 to April 14, 2012
This year, Sosarians have discovered a strange talking squirrel in the city of Yew. This squirrel has been dancing around a yew squirrel statue claiming that he will become the next Easter bunny. How will he accomplish this? By collecting the highest number of eggs this year.
Unlike previous years where players collected eggs and received a pre-determined reward, this year players turn their eggs in for points which they can then redeem for a prize of their choosing. There are a few prizes which have been given out during previous years as well as unique prizes being handed out this Easter.
How do I participate in this event?
First, follow the trail of acorns from the Yew moongate in the Trammel facet. At the end of the trail, you will find the Springtime Squirrel and an array of pedestals with prizes as well as a squirrel statue.
Double click on the squirrel statue to take a look at the collection and the prizes. Once you have found some Easter eggs, you can return at any time during the event to make your donation.
Run around the main lands of Trammel looking for Easter eggs. They are vibrant colored eggs and will be found on the ground.
---Frequently Asked Questions---
What kind of prizes are there?
The prizes are displayed on the pedestals by the Springtime Squirrel. If you single click the actual pedestal, a message will pop up, giving you some more information on the item. Once you have found an item you like, donate your eggs and use up your accumulated points to purchase the item.
Are the eggs only found in Trammel?
Yes. This year the eggs can ONLY be found in the Trammel facet. A bit more details:
- The eggs can be found anywhere on the main land mass as well as in towns.
- The eggs WILL NOT spawn in dungeons, so do not waste time looking in any dungeons.
I've searched for hours and I haven't found a single egg
This can be due to many different scenarios. Here's a few tips:
- Hold down CTRL + SHIFT keys to pop up objects/items around you. If you notice a pop up that says 'smoke bomb' or has the word 'egg' in it, you may have possibly found an egg (Smoke bomb pops up initially as the Easter eggs use the same image. After a few seconds they will change names. Feel free to pick them up at any time though).
- Keep in mind that many other players are also searching for eggs. If you are searching in high traffic areas or in areas where players have already been, then the eggs may have already been collected.
- If you are in a dungeon or if you are in a facet other than Trammel, you will not find any Easter eggs.
How many eggs are spawned and when do they respawn?
There are 4 spawners, one for each type of Easter egg rarity. Currently, every 5 minutes an egg will respawn from each of the 4 types of eggs.
As for the total number of eggs spawned, there are well over 300 around Trammel. As the event starts to dwindle and approach the end, less eggs will start spawning around the world.
Also, as players collect the eggs, there will naturally be less laying about until a new one respawns. The spawners are periodically respawned to swap up the egg spots and to free any trapped eggs (See next point).
I found an egg but I can't grab it!
There are times when an egg will spawn in an unreachable location. You can try your best to find a way to reach the egg to grab it (Use teleport and CTRL + SHIFT). If you still cannot reach the egg, it's best to let it go and not waste any time trying to obtain it. There are plenty of other eggs around the world.
Spawners are periodically refreshed to reshuffle and respawn the eggs. If an egg was stuck, it will be moved to a different location. If the spawners were not refreshed, the eggs would still have decayed on the ground as part of the item decay process (Which is about 48 hours).
Staff will not move trapped eggs to a player's location. This is what the spawner refreshing process is for.
Can I trade eggs?
Yes. You are able to trade eggs to other players. If another player wishes to offer you something else for your eggs, then you are free to trade.
The Easter eggs for 2012 have tags on them, clearly indicating that they are part of the 2012 Easter event. Only trade for eggs with these tags if you are looking to obtain eggs for this year's Easter event.
If an egg has been redeemed and converted into points, the points are bound to the player that brought the egg in. These points CANNOT be transferred to another player, however, you can redeem a reward which can then be transferred to another player.
Can we save eggs/points for next year?
The eggs and collection will not be entirely the same next year. Events change with time. Some are reused and others are remade. For this Easter event, the collected eggs will be globally removed once the event is over.
Any points contributed to the community collection statue will be wiped once the statue is removed. They will not carry over next year.
Will the collection statue be removed on April 14?
No. Although the Easter eggs will stop spawning and will be globally removed shortly after the 14th of April, you have up to a week to collect your reward from the Squirrel Statue from the points you have accumulated.
The Squirrel statue with the rewards will be removed on April 21.
April 21, 2012 is the absolute final date to collect rewards with your accumulated points.
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We hope everyone enjoys this year's Easter event and has a safe and happy long weekend this spring!
Signed by the AOV Developers:
Red Squirrel and Death
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