Difference between revisions of "Yule Ball 2016"
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The 2016 Yule Ball event was held at the Dormunstrad Institute of Magic where players could buy several specialised collectables, enjoy the challenging activities, and participate in several contests. It ran from December 17th to January 8th | + | The 2016 Yule Ball event was held at the [[Dormunstrad]] Institute of Magic where players could buy several specialised collectables, enjoy the challenging activities, and participate in several contests. It ran from December 17th, 2016 to January 8th, 2017 |
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
| − | The Yule Ball was held at the Dormunstrad Institute of Magic | + | The 2016 Yule Ball was held at the Dormunstrad Institute of Magic. This gigantic castle had a Great Hall that was even lengthier than [[Hogsworth|Hogsworth’s]]. There were tables lining the ice-covered centre-aisle where players danced the night away beneath gargantuan fir trees decorated with ornaments and garlands. To get there, players travelled by boat and spent the event running through the wooden stronghold’s mile-high vaulted roofs towards their host’s classrooms and kitchens where they learned about the traditions of Dormunstrad students and teachers. |
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======24-hour Classes Event====== | ======24-hour Classes Event====== | ||
| − | As a special event, a class was held on the hour, each hour for 24 hours during the Yule Ball- a surefire boost to lots of players’ [[Academic Credits]] | + | As a special event, a class was held on the hour, each hour for 24 hours during the Yule Ball- a surefire boost to lots of players’ [[Academic Credits]]. |
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| style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Christmas Crash Dropper</span> | | style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Christmas Crash Dropper</span> | ||
| − | | style="width: 746.062px;"| <span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Christmas Crash Dropper | + | | style="width: 746.062px;"| <span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Christmas Crash Dropper. Warning: Falling leaves.</span> |
| style="width: 48.9375px;"|Dropper | | style="width: 48.9375px;"|Dropper | ||
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| style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Slippery Staircase Dropper</span> | | style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Slippery Staircase Dropper</span> | ||
| − | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Slippery Staircase Dropper, but watch your step | + | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Slippery Staircase Dropper, but watch your step.</span> |
| style="width: 48.9375px;"|Dropper | | style="width: 48.9375px;"|Dropper | ||
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| style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Mysterious Tower Parkour</span> | | style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Mysterious Tower Parkour</span> | ||
| − | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Mysterious Tower Parkour and discover its secrets | + | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Mysterious Tower Parkour and discover its secrets.</span> |
| style="width: 48.9375px;"|Parkour | | style="width: 48.9375px;"|Parkour | ||
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| style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Rough Seas Parkour</span> | | style="width: 183px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Rough Seas Parkour</span> | ||
| − | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Rough Seas Parkour and test your mettle | + | | style="width: 746.062px;"|<span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Warp to the Rough Seas Parkour and test your mettle.</span> |
| style="width: 48.9375px;"|Parkour | | style="width: 48.9375px;"|Parkour | ||
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==Contests== | ==Contests== | ||
| − | There were six competitions associated with the 2016 Yule Ball | + | There were six competitions associated with the 2016 Yule Ball. |
======House Decorating Competition====== | ======House Decorating Competition====== | ||
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======Creative Writing Competition====== | ======Creative Writing Competition====== | ||
| − | The Creative Writing Competition was based around the Yule Ball, and several players’ pieces were reviewed according to whose piece best suited the prompt. Those who did were given prizes | + | The Creative Writing Competition was based around the Yule Ball, and several players’ pieces were reviewed according to whose piece best suited the prompt. Those who did were given prizes. |
======Instagram Competition====== | ======Instagram Competition====== | ||
| − | In this competition, players were required to take and post pictures of themselves at Dormunstrad | + | In this competition, players were required to take and post pictures of themselves at Dormunstrad. The top three best pictures were selected and given rewards for their entries. |
======Dance Competition====== | ======Dance Competition====== | ||
| − | There was a special live dance competition where players competed by strutting their stuff on the | + | There was a special live dance competition where players competed by strutting their stuff on the dance floor. The winner was rewarded thoroughly for their sick moves. |
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======Duelling Tournament====== | ======Duelling Tournament====== | ||
| − | The 2016 Yule Ball event included a 5v5 Duelling Tournament as well | + | The 2016 Yule Ball event included a 5v5 Duelling Tournament as well. |
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==Store Releases== | ==Store Releases== | ||
| − | There were no sales during the 2016 Yule Ball event, but there was a release of 12 holiday-themed items including the Santa Hat and Frost Staff. | + | There were no sales during the 2016 Yule Ball event, but there was a release of 12 holiday-themed items, including the Santa Hat and Frost Staff. |
Revision as of 22:05, 31 October 2021
Contents
Overview
The 2016 Yule Ball event was held at the Dormunstrad Institute of Magic where players could buy several specialised collectables, enjoy the challenging activities, and participate in several contests. It ran from December 17th, 2016 to January 8th, 2017
Storyline
There was no overarching storyline for this event.
Location
The 2016 Yule Ball was held at the Dormunstrad Institute of Magic. This gigantic castle had a Great Hall that was even lengthier than Hogsworth’s. There were tables lining the ice-covered centre-aisle where players danced the night away beneath gargantuan fir trees decorated with ornaments and garlands. To get there, players travelled by boat and spent the event running through the wooden stronghold’s mile-high vaulted roofs towards their host’s classrooms and kitchens where they learned about the traditions of Dormunstrad students and teachers.
Quests
There were no main storyline quests for this event.
Side Quests
There were no side quests for this event.
Activities
There were multiple different activities that players could complete and participate in during this event.
24-hour Classes Event
As a special event, a class was held on the hour, each hour for 24 hours during the Yule Ball- a surefire boost to lots of players’ Academic Credits.
Snowballing
Snowballing, a seasonal PvP minigame, was enabled in /games, which rewarded Snowflakes to players which they could then use to buy the collectables for this event.
Wand Spleef
Another PvP seasonal minigame, Wand Spleef, was also enabled and rewarded Snowflakes.
Minigames
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Crash Dropper | Warp to the Christmas Crash Dropper. Warning: Falling leaves. | Dropper |
| Slippery Staircase Dropper | Warp to the Slippery Staircase Dropper, but watch your step. | Dropper |
| Mysterious Tower Parkour | Warp to the Mysterious Tower Parkour and discover its secrets. | Parkour |
| Rough Seas Parkour | Warp to the Rough Seas Parkour and test your mettle. | Parkour |
Contests
There were six competitions associated with the 2016 Yule Ball.
House Decorating Competition
The House Decorating Competition was available for players of all levels. It was judged based on decoration and build, and the top three players of each category were given prizes.
Creative Writing Competition
The Creative Writing Competition was based around the Yule Ball, and several players’ pieces were reviewed according to whose piece best suited the prompt. Those who did were given prizes.
Instagram Competition
In this competition, players were required to take and post pictures of themselves at Dormunstrad. The top three best pictures were selected and given rewards for their entries.
Dance Competition
There was a special live dance competition where players competed by strutting their stuff on the dance floor. The winner was rewarded thoroughly for their sick moves.
Skin Competition
There was a live skin competition as well, where players were judged based on their skin's quality and adherence to the following categories: Winter Clothing, Formal Clothing, Animal, Superhero, and Harry Potter Character. Winners were honoured by special Yule Ball awards.
Duelling Tournament
The 2016 Yule Ball event included a 5v5 Duelling Tournament as well.
Rewards & Collectables
There were tons of special collectables for this event, including fancy new winter holiday-themed hats, wands, and heads.
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Skates (10 Uses) | Festive Ice Skates with 10 uses | Collectable |
| Holiday Antlers | N/A | Cosmetic Hat |
| Snowman Hat | N/A | Cosmetic Hat |
| Dormunstrad Staff | N/A | Cosmetic Wand Appearance |
| Black Present | N/A | Head |
| Blue Present | N/A | Head |
| Blue Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Cyan Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Dark Orange Present | N/A | Head |
| Dark Pink Present | N/A | Head |
| Derpy Snowman | N/A | Head |
| Elf | N/A | Head |
| Gingerbread Snowman | N/A | Head |
| Gold Present | N/A | Head |
| Gold Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Green and Red Present | N/A | Head |
| Green and Yellow Present | N/A | Head |
| Green Present | N/A | Head |
| Green Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Holiday Cup | N/A | Head |
| Indigo Present | N/A | Head |
| Light Blue Present | N/A | Head |
| Orange Present | N/A | Head |
| Orange Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Pink Present | N/A | Head |
| Purple Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Red and Yellow Present | N/A | Head |
| Red Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Santa | N/A | Head |
| Snowglobe | N/A | Head |
| Red-Nosed Reindeer | N/A | Head |
| Reindeer | N/A | Head |
| Snowman Hat | N/A | Head |
| Tree Topper Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Turquoise Present | N/A | Head |
| White Ornament | N/A | Head |
| Yellow Ornament | N/A | Head |
Store Releases
There were no sales during the 2016 Yule Ball event, but there was a release of 12 holiday-themed items, including the Santa Hat and Frost Staff.
