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The '''April Event''' is a [[Events|seasonal event]] occurring in early April each year, which adds temporary changes to the game which are fun and slightly silly but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay. | The '''April Event''' is a [[Events|seasonal event]] occurring in early April each year, which adds temporary changes to the game which are fun and slightly silly but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay. | ||
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| + | == AI Zombie Upgrades == | ||
| + | The 2026 April Event allows monsters to upgrade the [[Zombie#AI_Zombies|AI zombies]] that spawn around them in the game. Unlike regular monster upgrades, AI upgrades do not cost mana and instead consume water, which is earned passively during gameplay. | ||
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| + | Monsters can give their AI zombies cosmetic upgrades as well as functional abilities. | ||
| + | * '''Leap''': Allows AI zombies to leap like player zombies, either out of boredom or when in pursuit of a dwarf. At higher levels, it also grants an absorption buff to nearby monsters when landing. | ||
| + | * '''Thorny''': Deals damage back to dwarves who attack the AI zombie. | ||
| + | * '''Team Diversity''': Allows some of your AI zombies to spawn as more useful variants. | ||
| + | ** '''On Fire Zombies''' spawn on fire, and set dwarves on fire | ||
| + | ** The '''Determined Zombie''' heads straight to the shrine and breaks blocks in its path | ||
| + | ** '''[[Halloween_Event#Witches|Witches]]''' throw potions which heal monsters and damage dwarves | ||
| + | ** '''Zombie Villagers''' spawn with additional health | ||
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| + | There is a choice of final upgrade (these are mutually exclusive): | ||
| + | * '''Why Did I Upgrade Them Then''' reduces the number of AI zombies you spawn, making it harder for dwarves to start a rampage. | ||
| + | * '''Mana Minions''' allows your AI zombies to collect mana for you when they are on the shrine with you. | ||
== SuperHorse == | == SuperHorse == | ||
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: ''Main article: [[SuperHorse]]'' | : ''Main article: [[SuperHorse]]'' | ||
| − | During the April Event SuperHorse is guaranteed to spawn in every game (unless it is [[Rush Mode]]), regardless of size. | + | During the April Event SuperHorse is guaranteed to spawn in every game (unless it is [[Rush Mode]]), regardless of size. His spawning during this event is in addition to the regular hero spawning, meaning he usually serves as a bonus hero. |
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| + | Riding SuperHorse can allow dwarves to earn the Horseback Archery [[Achievements|achievement]]. | ||
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== Previous Features == | == Previous Features == | ||
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| − | + | * '''[[Slime|Slimes]]''' were created for the 2020 April Event, but have since been added to the game year-round. | |
| + | * '''[[Emboar|Emboars]]''' are special monsters which originally featured in the 2022 April Event, but now spawn in [[Rush Mode]] games and during the [[Halloween Event]]. | ||
| + | * '''Chickens''' are special monsters which can carry other monsters around on their backs. They are occasionally spawned manually by admins. | ||
| + | * '''Gazebogotchi''' were virtual pets which players could take care of throughout the game, including feeding and interacting with them to keep them happy. | ||
| + | * '''Gazebob's Trivia''' was a gameshow in which players could answer general knowledge questions to earn buffs for their team. | ||
| + | * '''Challenge Mode''' gave dwarves the option to play the game at a higher difficulty, with weaker armor and/or a reduced mana cap. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Halloween Event]] | * [[Halloween Event]] | ||
* [[Winter Event]] | * [[Winter Event]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:39, 4 April 2026
The April Event is a seasonal event occurring in early April each year, which adds temporary changes to the game which are fun and slightly silly but may not be as balanced as regular gameplay.
Contents
AI Zombie Upgrades
The 2026 April Event allows monsters to upgrade the AI zombies that spawn around them in the game. Unlike regular monster upgrades, AI upgrades do not cost mana and instead consume water, which is earned passively during gameplay.
Monsters can give their AI zombies cosmetic upgrades as well as functional abilities.
- Leap: Allows AI zombies to leap like player zombies, either out of boredom or when in pursuit of a dwarf. At higher levels, it also grants an absorption buff to nearby monsters when landing.
- Thorny: Deals damage back to dwarves who attack the AI zombie.
- Team Diversity: Allows some of your AI zombies to spawn as more useful variants.
- On Fire Zombies spawn on fire, and set dwarves on fire
- The Determined Zombie heads straight to the shrine and breaks blocks in its path
- Witches throw potions which heal monsters and damage dwarves
- Zombie Villagers spawn with additional health
There is a choice of final upgrade (these are mutually exclusive):
- Why Did I Upgrade Them Then reduces the number of AI zombies you spawn, making it harder for dwarves to start a rampage.
- Mana Minions allows your AI zombies to collect mana for you when they are on the shrine with you.
SuperHorse
- Main article: SuperHorse
During the April Event SuperHorse is guaranteed to spawn in every game (unless it is Rush Mode), regardless of size. His spawning during this event is in addition to the regular hero spawning, meaning he usually serves as a bonus hero.
Riding SuperHorse can allow dwarves to earn the Horseback Archery achievement.
Death Replies
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.
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.
Previous Features
The April Event is updated each year, and some features from previous years are sometimes removed to make way for new features, or relocated to a different event.
- Slimes were created for the 2020 April Event, but have since been added to the game year-round.
- Emboars are special monsters which originally featured in the 2022 April Event, but now spawn in Rush Mode games and during the Halloween Event.
- Chickens are special monsters which can carry other monsters around on their backs. They are occasionally spawned manually by admins.
- Gazebogotchi were virtual pets which players could take care of throughout the game, including feeding and interacting with them to keep them happy.
- Gazebob's Trivia was a gameshow in which players could answer general knowledge questions to earn buffs for their team.
- Challenge Mode gave dwarves the option to play the game at a higher difficulty, with weaker armor and/or a reduced mana cap.
