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== Overview ==
The 2007 [[Winter Event]] ran from December 17, 2007, through January 6, 2008. It was much like the [[Winter Event 2006]], with the addition of Candy Cane salvage and time trials on the ski slopes.
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== Login Rewards ==
[[File:Ear Muffs.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Ear Muffs]]
Players who logged in during the event received the [[Gifted Badge]], as well as the [[Holiday Spirit]] temporary power, a single use of the [[Holiday Cheer]] power, and the [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Ear Muff|Ear Muff]] costume option.
{{BadgeBox|Gifted}}


{{BadgeBox|Badge holiday07 slalom bronze.png|Qualified|Good run, but try harder, better times to be had!}}
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary HolidayGift.png|Name=[[Holiday Spirit]]|Effect=Special|Desc=Any debt you incur is reduced. This effect lasts for 2 days of gameplay.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge holiday07 slalom silver.png|Accelerated|Ski the slopes in 30 Seconds}}
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary HolidayCheer.png|Name=[[Holiday Cheer]]|Effect=Special|Desc=This is a gift you can give to someone special.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge holiday07 slalom gold.png|Speed Demon|Ski the slopes in 20 Seconds}}


'''Holiday Cheer''' can be targeted on another player and when used will give that player a single instance of the [[Mystery Gift]] power.
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary HolidayMysteryGift.png|Name=[[Mystery Gift]]|Effect=Special|Desc=Someone special has given you a gift. What could it be?}}


== Mystery Gifts ==
'''Mystery Gifts''' are random benefits gained by being the target of the Holiday Cheer power (see above) and/or by opening [[Winter Event/Presents|Gamester's Presents]], which are [[glowie]]s that appear in most zones during the event.


*[[Candy Keeper]]- takes candy canes and gives you the prizes from previous Winter Events
Once received, Gifts can be activated to receive one of a number of things. Most of the time (60% chance) the gift will give 250 [[Inf]] or 250 [[Prestige]], depending on whether the player is in SG mode or not. The rest of the time (40% chance) the player will receive one of the following rewards:
**'''Badges'''
*** Cold Front Badge (the 2006 log-in badge) - 25 Candy Canes
*** Holiday Spirit (heroes) or Scrooge (villains) badge (mission complete badge from 2005) - 25 Candy Canes
**'''Temporary Powers with Badges'''
*** Golden Rings Temp Power and Joyful Badge - 20 Candy Canes
*** Renewal of Light Temp Power and Miraculous Badge - 20 Candy Canes
*** Jingle Jet Temp Power and Longbow Reservist (heroes) or Jet Setter (villains) badge (2005 log-in badge) - 10 Candy Canes
**'''Costume Items with Badges'''
*** Fur Lined Gloves and Crystalized Badge - 10 Candy Canes
*** Winter Boots and Frosty Badge - 10 Candy Canes
**'''Costume Items'''
*** Fur Lined Hat - 10 Candy Canes
**'''Temporary Powers'''
*** Holiday Spirit Temp Power (Debt Protection) - 10 Candy Canes
*** Snowball Temp Power - 5 Candy Canes
*** Build Snow Beast Temp Power - 5 Candy Canes


It should be noted that if you already have the badge, then the badge will not display, however the Costume Item or Temporary Power associated with that badge will still show up and you can trade in Candy Canes for them. This is different from Father Time's mission reward menu in which if you choose a reward for which you already have the badge, you'll get nothing.
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary WarWolfWhistle.png|Name=[[Build Snow Beast]]|Effect=Summon|Desc=Creates one Snow Beast to do your bidding. Snow Beasts desire nothing more than to freeze everything they come into contact with. You only have 1 Snow Beast and he will last for 5 minutes before melting. You cannot bring your snow beast across zones.}}
{{PowerBox|Icon=Inherent Brawl.png|Name=[[Snowball]]|Effect=Ranged Special|Desc=Can be used on friend and foe alike. Although there are no lasting effects when these frozen missiles are hurled, who doesn't love throwing a snowball? Snowballs should last 12 days. Happy Holidays!}}
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary AntigravityMatrix.png|Name=[[Holiday Rocket Pack]]|Effect=Self Fly|Desc=This jet pack allows you to fly for a short period. If you attack a target while this pack is on, your flight speed will be temporarily reduced to Hover speed. This Rocket Pack will last for 30 days.}}
 
*[[File:Stocking Cap closeup.jpg|thumb|100px|Stocking Cap]] [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Stocking Cap|Stocking cap]] costume piece
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[[File:Ski Chalet 01.jpg|left|thumb|200px|{{center|[[Father Time]]'s [[Ski Chalet]]}}]]


===Candy Cane===
== Ski Chalet ==
:''Main Article:'' [[Winter Event/Chalet|Ski Chalet]]


[[Image:Salvage CandyCane.png|left]]
Added in the [[Winter Event 2006]], the [[Ski Chalet]] in [[Pocket D]] is only accessible during [[Winter Event]]s or when the [[developer]]s use it during a special event. During Winter Events, many activities can be accomplished here.
'''Special Salvage'''


A festive piece of peppermint candy to celebrate the holidays. Seek the Candy Keeper in the winter chalet in Pocket D, as he collects these candy canes in return for hard to aquire treasures.
The area is accessed via a door upstairs in the villain side of the club. The Chalet itself is home to [[Father Time]] and the [[Candy Keeper]]. The surrounding area has ski slopes that characters can slide down, and Gravity Geysers (as in the [[Shadow Shard]]) to quickly return to the top.
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==Old Text==
[[File:Winter 2005.jpg|left|thumb|200px|{{center|One of the [[Winter Horde]] welcomes you to open a present.}}]]
Little is known about the Winter 2007 event. While it will contain many parts of the previous 3 winter events, what changes might be added have not yet even been hinted at.
 
== Gamester's Presents ==
:''Main Article:'' [[Winter Event/Presents|Presents]]


Some Clues and stated content are known though, [[Misc_Salvage#Winter_2007_Salvage|new event salvage]] was added last February, and during the previous years events a statement that 2007 events would include base decorations pertaining to the season would be added.
Mysterious glowing presents appear throughout [[Paragon City]] and the [[Rogue Isles]], courtesy of [[Gamester]].
 
Upon opening a present, a hero or villain would find that if they were "nice," they would enjoy a nice reward. If they were "naughty," however, they would find themselves surrounded by the [[Winter Horde]], ready to make their holidays downright dangerous!
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Please bear with us until such a time as more facts can be added.
== External Links ==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025112828/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/events/winter_event.php Official Winter Event page]


[[Category:Special Events]]
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[[Category:Winter Event]]
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 2 November 2013

This article contains information about a past event in City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

Overview

The 2007 Winter Event ran from December 17, 2007, through January 6, 2008. It was much like the Winter Event 2006, with the addition of Candy Cane salvage and time trials on the ski slopes.

Login Rewards

Ear Muffs

Players who logged in during the event received the Gifted Badge, as well as the Holiday Spirit temporary power, a single use of the Holiday Cheer power, and the Ear Muff costume option.

Badge

All your friends wish you a Happy Holidays!


Everyone deserves a Happy Holidays gift.

Power

Special

Any debt you incur is reduced. This effect lasts for 2 days of gameplay.

Power

Special

This is a gift you can give to someone special.

Holiday Cheer can be targeted on another player and when used will give that player a single instance of the Mystery Gift power.

Power

Special

Someone special has given you a gift. What could it be?

Mystery Gifts

Mystery Gifts are random benefits gained by being the target of the Holiday Cheer power (see above) and/or by opening Gamester's Presents, which are glowies that appear in most zones during the event.

Once received, Gifts can be activated to receive one of a number of things. Most of the time (60% chance) the gift will give 250 Inf or 250 Prestige, depending on whether the player is in SG mode or not. The rest of the time (40% chance) the player will receive one of the following rewards:

Power

Summon

Creates one Snow Beast to do your bidding. Snow Beasts desire nothing more than to freeze everything they come into contact with. You only have 1 Snow Beast and he will last for 5 minutes before melting. You cannot bring your snow beast across zones.

Power

Ranged Special

Can be used on friend and foe alike. Although there are no lasting effects when these frozen missiles are hurled, who doesn't love throwing a snowball? Snowballs should last 12 days. Happy Holidays!

Power

Self Fly

This jet pack allows you to fly for a short period. If you attack a target while this pack is on, your flight speed will be temporarily reduced to Hover speed. This Rocket Pack will last for 30 days.


Ski Chalet

Main Article: Ski Chalet

Added in the Winter Event 2006, the Ski Chalet in Pocket D is only accessible during Winter Events or when the developers use it during a special event. During Winter Events, many activities can be accomplished here.

The area is accessed via a door upstairs in the villain side of the club. The Chalet itself is home to Father Time and the Candy Keeper. The surrounding area has ski slopes that characters can slide down, and Gravity Geysers (as in the Shadow Shard) to quickly return to the top.

One of the Winter Horde welcomes you to open a present.

Gamester's Presents

Main Article: Presents

Mysterious glowing presents appear throughout Paragon City and the Rogue Isles, courtesy of Gamester.

Upon opening a present, a hero or villain would find that if they were "nice," they would enjoy a nice reward. If they were "naughty," however, they would find themselves surrounded by the Winter Horde, ready to make their holidays downright dangerous!

External Links