Trick or Treat : FFXI General Discussions

#Events
From: FINAL FANTASY XI
Oct. 22, 2004 19:17
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Trick or Treat!!
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Greetings, fellow adventurers!
The Harvest Festival is here once again!

Vana'diel's Harvest Festival is all about townsfolk
masquerading as ghosts, scaring passersby, and collecting
more treats than the next person!

The people who scared you last year are scrambling about to
prepare for this year's event.

If you see anyone dressed up for the event, try trading
them treats! They may surprise you with a scare!

One kid in Windurst said, "Ooooh, I'm gonna gather so many
treats this year! I wonder what I should do to the
adventurer who gives me smelly faerie apples instead of
some real goodies... Hee-hee-hee..."

Now gather up some sweets and enjoy this event along with
Vana'diel's scariest ghosts!

[Event] -The event will be held from Oct. 22, 2004 19:00
(PDT) to around Nov. 1, 2004 0:00 (PST)

[Participating in the Event] -The Harvest Festival will
take place across the three nations of San d'Oria, Windurst,
and Bastok. Walk around town and look for NPCs who are
dressed up for the event.

-If you happen to run into one of these townsfolk, don't
forget to give him or her a treat! However, don't give the
same item to the same person over and over again--how would
you feel if you received nothing but hunks of Goblin
chocolate? Rather, enjoy the different costumes and give as
many different kinds of treats to as many different people
as possible!

-Sometimes, certain NPCs will turn you into a monster or
beastman upon receiving a treat. While you are masquerading
as one of these frightening foes, you will be unable to cast
magic or use items. You will also be unable to talk to NPCs,
or perform any action that requires targeting, such as
opening doors.

-If you would like to cancel the masquerade effect, press
the triangle button on your controller or press the "+" key
on your keyboard's numeric pad twice. Then, select the
"Costume" icon from the status icons located at the top of
your screen, and press the X button or the "Enter" key on
your keyboard. The masquerade effect will also wear off if
you move to another area.

-During the Harvest Festival, the activation requirements
for certain items (such as the Trick Staff) will be adjusted.
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