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=== 2009 Winter Event ===
 
=== 2009 Winter Event ===
  
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The [[Winter Event 2009|2009 Winter Event]] has reached [[Paragon City]] and the [[Rogue Isles]] and there is much rejoicing to be had again this year! But don't fall into the trap and keep your senses alert as a new menace is also looming in the horizon threatening to bring the holidays to an abrupt end! Will you be able to defeat [[Winter Horde#Lord Winter|Lord Winter]] before he succeeds?
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The [[Winter Event 2009|2009 Winter Event]] has arrived! But don't fall into the trap - keep your senses alert, as a new menace is also looming in the horizon, threatening to bring the holidays to an abrupt end! Will you be able to defeat [[Winter Horde#Lord Winter|Lord Winter]] before he succeeds?
  
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This year's Winter Event goodies include a new "[[Emote Snowflakes|throw snowflakes]]" [[Emotes|emote]] and a [[Respec Recipe|character respec]] (both bought by candy cane salvage), and two new holiday badges--[[Festive Badge|Festive]] and [[Lord of Winter Badge|Lord of Winter/Lady of Winter]]! All the temporary powers, badges, and [[Unlockable Costume Pieces#Ear Muffs|fuzzy earmuffs]] from last year are also back, bringing nostalgic cheer. Along with streets and rooftops loaded with Father Time's gifts, you'll still encounter [[Winter Horde#Snow Beast|snow beasts]] and [[Winter Horde#Winter Lord|Winter Lords]], [[Father Time|Father Time's mission]], [[Ski Chalet|ski challenges]], [[Candy Cane Salvage|candy canes]], and more in this fun-filled feast of holiday festiveness!
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An [[Emote Snowflakes|emote]] and a [[Candy Cane Salvage|Candy Cane-purchasable]] [[respecification|respec]] are new this year, along with an altered version of [[Winter Event/Presents|present-hunting]] and [[Winter Lord]] fun.
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* Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. PST (11:59 a.m. EST / 4:59 p.m. GMT / 17:59 Central European Time)
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* Ends: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST (2:59 a.m. EST / 11:59 p.m. GMT / 00:59 Central European Time)
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* Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59am PST (11:59 am EST / 4:59pm GMT}
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* Ends: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (2:59am EST / 11:59pm GMT)
  
 
Happy holidays to you all!
 
Happy holidays to you all!
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===  Free Character Server Transfers for the Holidays! ===
 
===  Free Character Server Transfers for the Holidays! ===
  
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City of Heroes is proud to announce that starting today [[Server Transfer|character transfers]] between [[servers]] (within North American OR European server lists) will become free to all players and remain that way through the end of January 2010.
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City of Heroes is proud to announce that starting today [[Server Transfer|character transfers]] between [[servers]] will become free to all players and remain that way through the end of January 2010.
  
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* Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. PST (11:59 a.m. EST / 4:59 p.m. GMT / 17:59 Central European Time)
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* Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59am PST (11:59am EST / 4:59pm GMT)
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* Ends: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST (2:59 a.m. EST / 11:59 p.m. GMT / 00:59 Central European Time)
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* Ends: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (2:59am EST / 11:59pm GMT)
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Now you will have more freedom to fully enjoy the game and each other...but don't go haphazardly jumping servers without knowing the Character Transfer limit and all the other facts. Visit the [http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsoft.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7616 CoH Knowledge Base] to learn all the specifics so that you can make educated transfer decisions. Amongst other things to bear in mind:
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* Transfers are not available between North American and European servers.
 
* Transfers are not available between North American and European servers.
 
* You will be able to complete up to 6 transfers a week (7-day period) per account.
 
* You will be able to complete up to 6 transfers a week (7-day period) per account.
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* Not all possessions will transfer over with your character so be sure to read the corresponding Knowledge Base article before you decide to transfer a character.
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* All restrictions normally associated with [{Server Transfer|character transfers]] still apply.
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* [[Supergroup|Super-group]] affiliation, [[Prestige]] and access to your Supergroup base items will be lost.
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* You may lose your character's name when transferring from a server.
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Then all you have to do is transfer away and enjoy the holiday server ride!
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[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=2473137#post2473137 Join in the community discussion] on the City of Heroes official forums!  
 
[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=2473137#post2473137 Join in the community discussion] on the City of Heroes official forums!  
  
 
[[Category:News]]
 
[[Category:News]]

Revision as of 05:40, 16 December 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

2009 Winter Event

The 2009 Winter Event has arrived! But don't fall into the trap - keep your senses alert, as a new menace is also looming in the horizon, threatening to bring the holidays to an abrupt end! Will you be able to defeat Lord Winter before he succeeds?

An emote and a Candy Cane-purchasable respec are new this year, along with an altered version of present-hunting and Winter Lord fun.

  • Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59am PST (11:59 am EST / 4:59pm GMT}
  • Ends: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (2:59am EST / 11:59pm GMT)

Happy holidays to you all!

Join in the community discussion on the official City of Heroes forums!

Free Character Server Transfers for the Holidays!

City of Heroes is proud to announce that starting today character transfers between servers will become free to all players and remain that way through the end of January 2010.

  • Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 8:59am PST (11:59am EST / 4:59pm GMT)
  • Ends: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (2:59am EST / 11:59pm GMT)
  • Transfers are not available between North American and European servers.
  • You will be able to complete up to 6 transfers a week (7-day period) per account.
  • All restrictions normally associated with [{Server Transfer|character transfers]] still apply.

Join in the community discussion on the City of Heroes official forums!

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