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Wreath Thief and Mouse of Winter Present
20 December 2010
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
The Wreath Thief and Mouse of Winter Present are on the loose!
Both have special loot!The 10th Mouse of Winter
Wreath Thief Mouse
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.No door is safe while the Wreath Thief is around. Small and speedy, these roll their loot away leaving only a trail in the snow behind them.
The Second of "The Three Ghosts"
Mouse of Winter Present
The Scrooge Mouse has another ghostly visitor at the Festive Comet. The Mouse of Winter Present is visiting the Festive Comet, showing hunters how the hunting habits are affecting the mice there. This is an elusive mouse that enjoys the taste of Seasoned Gouda and holds an item used in to build an upgrade for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.Festive Hunting Tips from Larry
There's a lot going on at the Festive Comet and Larry the Friendly Knight wanted to give a few pointers to hunters on how best to hunt the various groups of mice invading the comet.
Gingerbread will attract the 12 Mice of Winter, with SUPER|brie+ being even more effective.
Seasoned Gouda will not only attract the 12 Mice of Winter, but will also attract The Three Ghosts of Winter and other powerful mice that drop upgrade pieces for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.
Massive Festive Gift Basket
Still looking for a special gift for a friend in your hunter's group? The Massive Festive Gift Basket contains 1,600 SUPER|brie+ and provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 2 months when opened. Makes a great holiday gift!
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
17 December 2010
Two new mice at the Festive Comet!
The Missile Toe and Mouse of Winter Past are on the loose!
Both have special loot!The 9th Mouse of Winter
Missile Toe Mouse
Attracted to Gingerbread and SUPER|brie+
Has loot to build the Explosive Toboggan Ride -- Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info.When this mouse was told about the traditions of the Great Winter Hunt, he found one to be of particular interest; though he couldn't understand why anyone would kiss while their toes are subject to laser guided missile attacks.
The First of "The Three Ghosts"
Mouse of Winter Past
The Scrooge Mouse has a ghostly visitor at the Festive Comet, one that has Scrooge fearing the sound of rattling chains. The Mouse of Winter Past is an elusive mouse that enjoys the taste of Seasoned Gouda and holds an item used to build an upgrade for the Explosive Toboggan Ride.Massive Festive Gift Basket
By popular demand, a gift basket of massive proportions has been added! Remember to lift with your legs when giving this basket because 1,600 SUPER|brie+ in a large shipping crate is heavy! The basket also provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 2 months when opened.
New Mice Invade the Comet!
15 December 2010
New Wave of Mice Invade the Comet!
The Trapsmith at the Festive Comet has a new item!
New potion found as loot at Festive Comet!New Wave of Mice Invade the Festive Comet
The mice ruining the Great Winter Hunt celebration have slowly been pushed into hiding by the hunting efforts of the brave hunters there! This moment may, however, appear to be the calm before the storm. New and more powerful mice have shown up at the comet and are eager to put an end to the Great Winter Hunt!
Not only has the cold-hearted Scrooge mouse shown up, but also entirely new and more menacing mice have made an appearance. These more powerful mice are more difficult to hunt, requiring a specially seasoned version of Gouda cheese. Luckily, a new potion has been found at the comet that will convert your bait into Seasoned Gouda to help in hunting these new mice.
Scrooge Mouse
Cold-hearted and cruel
Scrooge has brought some seriously powerful re-enforcementsSeasoned Gouda Potion
Newly discovered loot at Festive Comet
Attracts more powerful miceBe ready for a challenge before arming Seasoned Gouda... these mice are tough!
New Item at the Festive Comet Trapsmith
After carefully studying the Festive Fuses dropped by Stocking mice at the Festive Comet, the Trapsmith there has designed the new Explosive Toboggan Ride trap! In order to build an Explosive Toboggan Ride, you'll need to collect the six required items from some of the 12 Mice of Winter.
The winter fun doesn't stop there! A couple of interesting items have been discovered while hunting with Seasoned Gouda that will no doubt make a powerful upgrade to the Explosive Toboggan Ride. Be prepared, however; collecting the additional items from powerful mice at the Festive Comet is a task for experienced hunters looking for a challenge. More information will be revealed as new mice are released!
Explosive Toboggan Ride
Built from loot collected from some of the 12 Mice of Winter
Visit the Trapsmith at the Festive Comet for info
For experienced hunters, an upgrade can be builtThis Thursday is the LAST and BIGGEST Elf Madness!
Like hunting Elf mice? Love opening neatly wrapped gifts? Then don't miss a minute of horn sounding this Thursday during the final Elf Madness where more Elf mice than ever will be on the loose!
2010 Winter Star
Hunters are drawing nearer to luring the festi-villain out of hiding and restoring the Winter Star! These mice won't go down without a fight, so be ready!
The star is not all that went missing during the massive explosion of last year's eggnog... The festi-villain also managed to steal a special gift the King was holding onto for the hunters. The King doesn't want to spoil the surprise, but is eager for hunters to track down the villain and claim their gift!
The Great Winter Hunt ends January 6th, 2011
Make sure to head to the Festive Comet and sound your horn!
Happy Holiday Hunting!
Festive Disaster! - The Festive Comet is invaded!
29 November 2010
The Festive Comet is invaded!
The Great Winter Hunt of 2010
New mice will be available throughout December!
Lighting the Great Winter Tree and new Festive Gifts, restoring the spirit of the holidays.Festive Disaster!
There was great celebration and jubilee from veterans and novices alike as an unprecedented number of hunters gathered together to witness the Great Winter Star Ceremony near the Festive Comet. Throngs of happy hunters surrounded the massive Holiday Tree, ringed with glittering lights and tinsel. Under the broad evergreen branches sat a mountain of sightly gifts brought by the King to show his appreciation for the hard work of the hunters.
But just as the Winter Star was being raised, a booming of steel drums drowned out the cheers! Our veteran hunter's supply of spoiled eggnog from last year's Winter Hunt burst open, disgorging an indescribable odor and a cloud of choking nog-smoke! Those stalwart hunters who held their breath witnessed a league of mice rush to the tree, stripping it bare of lights, pillaging the King's special gifts, and even claiming the Winter Star itself!
It seems the mice may well have stolen away both festive cheer and cheese, but all hope is not lost! A few of our bravest hunters were so formidable they managed to tough out the eggnog stench, capturing as many mice as they could manage. Bribing these captured mice with delicious Gingerbread Cheese, they learnt that there are 12 mouse types working for 1 mysterious boss! All we know of this festi-villain is that he leaves eggnoggey footprints in the snow...
They have also learnt that the mice have a schedule for their devious plot, and the bosses will only reveal themselves if the minions fail. The King, working together with the hunters, has released a Royal Calender to coordinate our efforts.
Now it is up to you, brave hunter, to enter the Great Festive Hunt of 2010, capture the 12 mice of winter, defeat their noggy master and restore our holiday!
Restoring Holiday Cheer
Over the course of December, we'll be releasing a new mouse to the Festive Comet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Mice, once released, will stay in the area as long as the Winter Hunt is active. As you catch these mice, lights in your holiday strand will turn on as you recover the spirit of the Winter Hunt. After all 12 are released and caught, the mysterious boss will be revealed and become available to you. We're told he likes his cheese as cold as his heart...
On Tuesdays, new gifts will become available in the Festive Gift Shoppe.
On Thursdays, or 'Bonus Elf Day' as we call it in the office, twice as many Elf mice are released to the Festive Comet.
The Holiday Lights
This HUD element shows how close you are to defeating the 12 Mice of Winter.
Mice that are caught are shown with a glowing light.
Mice that are released, but not yet caught, are a grey bulb.
Mice that are not yet released are faded mysteriiiooous silhouettes of lights.
Festive Comet has Landed - The Great Winter Hunt has Begun!
24 November 2010
The Festive Comet has landed!
The Great Winter Hunt of 2010 has begun!
New festivities will be available throughout December!
Elf Hunting, lighting the Great Winter Tree and more!The Festive Comet Has Landed!
Check your travel map hunters! The Festive Comet has landed in Gnawnia where there is much snowy hunting to be done! There are festively dressed mice to hunt as well as the always mischievous Elf mouse, which is carrying gifts of all shapes and sizes. If you catch an Elf mouse you'll find a gift specially wrapped depending on your Hunter's Title. Many of the gifts contain a little cheese to help you in your hunting, but occasionally you may just find something a little more special.
Blue Winter Hunt Gift Box
For hunters of ranks Novice to GrandmasterGreen Winter Hunt Gift Box
For hunters of ranks Legendary through KnightRed Winter Hunt Gift Box
For hunters of rank Lord, Lady or higherThe Festive Gift Shoppe Has Returned!
The Festive Gift Shoppe has returned to Gnawnia where you can use your gold to send gifts to friends. There is no limit on how many gifts you can send from the Festive Gift Shoppe, as well as no limit on how many gifts you can claim that were sent from the Festive Gift Shoppe. If you're feeling generous and want to let someone know you're thinking of them this Great Winter Hunt, pick out something special and buy it for a friend!
There are festive collectible items that can be sent to friends, as well as Gingerbread Planks. Planks can be smashed with your Hunter's Hammer to produce 15 pieces of Gingerbread Cheese. This festive bait, along with SUPER|brie+, is a favourite of Elf mice. The Festive Gift Shoppe is expecting new items to arrive throughout December, so be sure to check back often!
New Festive Gift Baskets and Trap Skins
New festive gift baskets are available that contain SUPER|brie+ and the Lucky Golden Shield. There are also two new trap skins that give the RhinoBot and Clockapult of Time a fun, festive look.
Festive Gift Basket
125 SUPER|brie+
1 Month Lucky Golden ShieldJumbo Festive Gift Basket
200 SUPER|brie+
1 Month Lucky Golden ShieldIcy RhinoBot Skin
Sub-zero mouse pummelerClockapult of Winter Past Skin
Time traveling mouse trap!Great Winter Star Ceremony - November 29th
Just before the start of December is the Great Winter Star Ceremony. It's a celebration held by the King where the previous year's Winter Star is removed from the top of the tree and the new one is placed on top. Some mice truly despise the festivities, so there is sure to be some trouble. Mark November 29th on your calendars -- The King will need help making sure no unruly mice crash the party.
Where Do I Start?
Head over to the Festive Comet and hunt the Elf mice, which enjoy Gingerbread or SUPER|brie+ cheese. If you're feeling in the giving mood, check out the Festive Gift Shoppe and send some friends festive gifts.
Make sure to be at the Festive Comet on November 29th for the Great Winter Star Ceremony where the King will need you to be on the lookout for any suspicious mice. Good luck hunting Elf mice and happy holiday hunting!
