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Over the course of the year there are a number of '''events''' that occur for a short time. During these events, some game mechanics will differ and there will be a [[Quests|quest]] tailored to that event for the duration. The past events are listed below.
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[[File:Super horse.png|250px|thumb|right|SuperHorse spawns in every game during the April Event, and makes appearances in other events]]
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Over the course of the year there are a number of '''events''' that occur for a short time. During these events, some game mechanics will differ and there will be a [[Quests|quest]] tailored to that event for the duration.
  
 
== April Event ==
 
== April Event ==
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: ''Main article: [[April Event]]''
  
Occurring in early April each year, the April Event adds temporary changes which are fun and slightly silly but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay. The following features have been exclusive to the event.
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The April Event adds temporary changes which are fun and slightly silly, but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay. During the April Event, [[SuperHorse]] spawns in every game regardless of player count, and in addition to the normal heroes. Other current April Event features include:
  
=== Death Replies ===
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* '''Gazebogotchi''', a virtual pet which must be kept fed and happy throughout the game.
During the April Event, players will have a new option in their player menus to enable a feature called Death Replies. Enabling this feature will cause dwarves to automatically send a message "explaining" their death the instant they die.
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* '''Challenge Mode''', two optional toggles to make the game more difficult for the player.
 
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* '''Distraction Creepers''', which make confusing noises to bewilder dwarves.
=== Emboars ===
 
Emboars are a new special monster which can spawn during the April Event. They can charge across huge distances at incredible speeds, obliterating anyone and anything they hit.
 
 
 
=== Gazebogotchi ===
 
Players can find a Gazebogotchi in their strongbox. This friendly companion will sit in their pocket and must be cared for throughout the day.
 
 
 
=== Challenge Mode ===
 
During the April Event, dwarves spawn with both a special wrench and potion in their Strongbox.
 
 
 
Using the wrench after being armored will replace the dwarf's helmet, leggings and boots with weaker iron armor. Challenge armor consumes less gold when repairing, and the wrench can be used again to restore regular dwarven armor. Kills gained while wearing the weaker armor count towards the Dress to Distress Quest if it is active.
 
 
 
Using the potion will halve the dwarf's maximum mana. Using it again, like the wrench, will restore the dwarf to their previous maximum mana. Kills gained while using the reduced mana cap will count toward the Halved Heartrate Havoc Quest if it is active.
 
 
 
Heroes are unable to use both challenge mode armor and challenge mode mana.
 
 
 
=== SuperHorse ===
 
[[File:Super horse.png|250px|frameless|right]]
 
 
 
: ''Main article: [[SuperHorse]]''
 
 
 
During the April Event SuperHorse is guaranteed to spawn in every game (unless it is [[Rush Mode]]), regardless of size. He also does not impede the spawning of other heroes.
 
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=== Distraction Creepers ===
 
 
 
To complement the existing damage and destruction creeper paths, Distraction Creepers can confuse and bewilder dwarves. Distraction creepers are able to hide in the undergrowth and make strange noises to lure dwarves into danger, leaving the shrines undefended from monster attacks. Any creeper can use this ability by right-clicking their explosion, regardless of upgrade path.
 
  
 
== Halloween Event ==
 
== Halloween Event ==
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[[File:Ghost.png|150px|thumb|right|Ghosts are exclusive to the Halloween Event]]
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: ''Main article: [[Halloween Event]]''
  
Occurring around Halloween, the Halloween Event includes changes which bring a spooky, scary tone to this game about zombies and skeletons.
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The Halloween Event includes changes which bring a spooky, scary tone to this game about zombies and skeletons. The event allows [[Emboar|Emboars]] to spawn as regular special monsters, and adds [[SuperHorse]] to the regular hero pool. The event includes:
 
 
=== SuperHorse ===
 
[[File:Super horse skeleton.png|250px|frameless|right]]
 
 
 
: ''Main article: [[SuperHorse]]''
 
 
 
SuperHorse can appear in the Halloween event, dressed in a skeleton costume. Unlike the April Event he is not guaranteed to spawn every game, but is added to the Minor Hero pool.
 
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=== Ghosts ===
 
 
 
As well as the normal AI Zombies, AI Ghosts will spawn around player Monsters near dwarves. These Ghosts function similarly to AI Zombies, except they are partially invisible and jump higher.
 
 
 
In addition to regular ghosts, some ghosts spawn with special abilities:
 
* The Polterthrice splits into three smaller ghosts upon death, which will attack the dwarf who killed it
 
* The Shrill-o-Wisp releases a pulse of fire which damages and ignites nearby dwarves
 
* When the Popular Ghost is killed, other nearby ghosts will try to avenge it and will gain speed and strength buffs
 
 
 
=== Dark Moon ===
 
 
 
The Dark Moon is similar to the [[Temporal Shift]], but during a Dark Moon any AIs spawning in an area exposed to the sky will always be ghosts. This increases the number of special ghosts you will encounter.
 
 
 
=== Bats ===
 
 
 
When a dwarf dies during the Halloween Event, they emit a puff of smoke and bats fly out of their tummy. The bats cannot be killed and will linger on as a squeaky reminder of your fallen comrades.
 
  
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* '''Ghosts''', which are similar to zombies but with some additional abilities.
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* '''Moon Events''', which replace the usual [[Temporal Shift]] and affect gameplay in unique ways.
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* '''Witches''', which throw potions to harm dwarves and heal monsters.
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* '''Candy Apples''', which can be collected by dwarves and eaten to provide random positive or negative effects.
  
 
== Winter Event ==
 
== Winter Event ==
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: ''Main article: [[Winter Event]]''
  
Occurring around Christmas, the Winter Event puts on a seasonal layer of paint over the game as a whole but does not alter any of its core gameplay, leaving most of it to be cosmetic.  
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Occurring around Christmas, the Winter Event puts on a seasonal layer of paint over the game as a whole but does not alter much core gameplay, leaving most of it to be cosmetic. The event includes Cookies, which dwarves can use to enable team-wide perks, as well as presents, which drop when special monsters are killed and can be collected by dwarves to provide scavenger rewards. The Winter Event also allows players to throw snowballs at each other.
 
 
=== Presents ===
 
 
 
During the Winter Event, [[Monsters#Special_Monsters|Special Monsters]] that are slain will drop presents on the ground. Right clicking these presents as a dwarf will pick them up, increasing the counter on the sidebar for each present collected. Presents collected count towards the Special Delivery [[Quests|quest]].
 
 
 
=== Snowmen ===
 
During the Winter Event, Admins may spawn Snowmen. Snowmen are a special monster class capable of summoning powerful snow squalls capable of launching dwarves like [[Super Creeper|Super Creepers]] and damaging the terrain in its path.
 

Latest revision as of 16:01, 6 December 2025

SuperHorse spawns in every game during the April Event, and makes appearances in other events

Over the course of the year there are a number of events that occur for a short time. During these events, some game mechanics will differ and there will be a quest tailored to that event for the duration.

April Event

Main article: April Event

The April Event adds temporary changes which are fun and slightly silly, but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay. During the April Event, SuperHorse spawns in every game regardless of player count, and in addition to the normal heroes. Other current April Event features include:

  • Gazebogotchi, a virtual pet which must be kept fed and happy throughout the game.
  • Challenge Mode, two optional toggles to make the game more difficult for the player.
  • Distraction Creepers, which make confusing noises to bewilder dwarves.

Halloween Event

Ghosts are exclusive to the Halloween Event
Main article: Halloween Event

The Halloween Event includes changes which bring a spooky, scary tone to this game about zombies and skeletons. The event allows Emboars to spawn as regular special monsters, and adds SuperHorse to the regular hero pool. The event includes:

  • Ghosts, which are similar to zombies but with some additional abilities.
  • Moon Events, which replace the usual Temporal Shift and affect gameplay in unique ways.
  • Witches, which throw potions to harm dwarves and heal monsters.
  • Candy Apples, which can be collected by dwarves and eaten to provide random positive or negative effects.

Winter Event

Main article: Winter Event

Occurring around Christmas, the Winter Event puts on a seasonal layer of paint over the game as a whole but does not alter much core gameplay, leaving most of it to be cosmetic. The event includes Cookies, which dwarves can use to enable team-wide perks, as well as presents, which drop when special monsters are killed and can be collected by dwarves to provide scavenger rewards. The Winter Event also allows players to throw snowballs at each other.