Fatal's Fiesta Facts - CSI Edition RESULTS!

Case Closed!  With your help, we caught Reo/Mario and brought him to justice!  Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate, hope it was an enjoyable experience for you guys.  I definitely had fun creating the event and trying to pose all the dead bodies at just the right angle for the screenshots!

Now that that's out of the way, who came out ahead?  Here are your winners!

1st Place (Fatal's Dark Makeover Pack) - Lukasz_Lucky (100 points)
2nd Place (30-Day Yellow Dragon) - DemonBlitzKragor (100 points)
3rd Place (30-Day Yellow Dragon) - RikoRain (100 points)
4th Place (30-Day Yellow Dragon) - kratosrice (96 points)
5th Place (30-Day Yellow Dragon) - heiji. (96 points)

Winners, please contact me via forum PM so I can give you your redemption codes for your prizes.

I also wanted to award one special unannounced prize, this is coming personally from me, to Eloren.  While she didn't win either event, she did have the quickest entry both times.  This is just my way of thanking her for all of her support with every event that I hold, I can always count on her being there and participating.  So thank you Eloren, I'm sending you a Fall Boop, look for it in your premium inventory.

And so ends my participation in the Fiesta Fourth Anniversary series of events.  I do hope you guys enjoyed yourselves, a lot of work went into the planning and execution of these events and hey, I'm doing it by myself here!  I hope OutSpark will sponsor more events like this in the future!

Oh!  Almost forgot, here are your answers:

Part I
1) Marlone Megaton in Burning Hill
2) Mara Pirate Elite in Sea of Greed
3) Prisoner in Collapsed Prison
4) Goblin King in Goblin Camp
5) Marlone Clan Soldier in Burning Hill
6) Karasian Arch Templar in Collapsed Prison
7) Navar in Concealed Prison 1st Floor
8) Tomb Fox in Moonlight Tomb
9) Werebear Fighter in Goblin Camp
10) Ratman Elite Knight in Concealed Prison 1st Floor
11) Goblin Captain in Goblin Camp
12) Nox Hunter in Concealed Prison 2nd Floor
13) Hob in Vine Tomb
14) Grave Robber in Burning Hill
15) Elf Knight Soul in Concealed Prison 1st Floor

Part II
16) Shutian
17) Moonlight Tomb
18) She was gathering toadstools
19) Chateau de Kebing
20) Marigold Tea
21) Trickster

Part III
22) Renegade, Reo and Mario

Fatal's Fiesta Facts - CSI Edition Over!

No more comments please!  Results forthcoming!  :)

4 Years of Fiesta Event: Fatal's Fiesta Facts - CSI: ISYA Edition!

We’ve all heard the stories, bodies mutilated and discarded.  Random mobs attacked without provocation and without mercy.  Yeah, sometimes they deserve it, but this has gone too far.  Typically when mobs are defeated they disappear as their spirits return to Isya.  But now, that’s no longer the case.  Bodies cut, gashed, slashed and left to decompose, gruesome reminders of a darker magic once forbidden.  I have my theories, but can I find the clues that prove it?

Shutian:  WinterLace, thanks for responding.  You’ve heard the rumors, well, they’re true.  I need you to help me connect the dots on this case.  I have my suspicions, but without concrete proof, my hands are tied.

WinterLace:  Sure thing chief.  I’ll see what I can dig up.

Shutian:  Interesting choice of words since your journey starts here in Moonlight Tomb.  Wishis was out gathering toadstools when she discovered a body.  Need you to check it out.  Search the body and the surrounding area and get back to me with what you find.  Now get going, no time to waste.  Take this device, it hasn’t got a name yet but it’s a top secret technology that Hans has been tinkering with, it’ll help you document what you find.

With device in hand, I set off.  So what is this thing exactly?  Shutian wasn’t very forthcoming with details or instructions, typical.  What’s this button do?

Oww.... that flash hurt my eyes.  But hey, pretty cool, a picture of myself came outta this thing.  This device is great!  I’d better be careful with it... OH CRAP!

Ha!  I guess it’s pretty sturdy too, still works after dropping it.  Oh great another picture... not exactly flattering.  Oh well I'd better get started....

As I went from map to map, what I found was disturbing, the kind of stuff that haunts your dreams and ruins your appetite.  I took a bunch of pictures and interviewed a few witnesses.  Mobs don't usually like to talk to adventurers, but heck, even they're spooked.  Knowing that their spirits may not reach the afterlife will put a scare into anyone.

Gathering up all my evidence, I headed over to my favorite cafe Chateau de Kebing, to put my case together.  Thankfully, I take a lot of notes because my memory is just awful!  After all this work, I needed a break and I could definitely use the caffeine boost.

I closed my eyes and savored my Marigold Tea.  The fragrance seemed to just lift the stress from my shoulders and give me a sense of calm, a sense of peace.  Now focused and relaxed, I headed back to my work when -- What the?!

All I saw was a flash of color and suddenly some guy is running off with my case file!  He's not doing a great job stealing it as the contents of my file are falling all over the place... I chased him off, but it looks like he shredded my notebook.  I recovered the pictures, but with my poor memory, I'm going to need help piecing this case back together.  Can you help me identify the victims and locations?  I'll try to help with a clue here and there if I can remember.

Questions 1-15:  Help me identify each victim and their location (map name).  2 points will be awarded for each correct name and another 2 points for each correct map.  Total possible, 60pts.

1)  Victim and Location

2) Victim and Location (I can still smell the ocean)

3) Victim and Location

4) Victim and Location

5) Victim and Location (I remember him being silver, not red)

6) Victim and Location (He was larger than the others, lots of broken bridges here)

7) Victim and Location (found him in an upstairs room)

8) Victim and Location (I felt sorry for her, this was what Wishis found)

9) Victim and Location (He was massive, but he didn't wear the crown)

10) Victim and Location (those Archons were awfully noisy)

11) Victim and Location

12) Victim and Location (the color white seems familiar here)

13) Victim and Location (I heard a Werewolf howl nearby)

14) Victim and Location (Picture was taken near the base of a hill)

15) Victim and Location (His body was being guarded by Red Stonies)

Questions 16-21:  I'm going to be testing your sleuthing abilities here.  Remembering back to what you read above, answer the following questions (3 points each, total possible 18 points):

16)  Which NPC tasked me with investigating this case?

17)  On which map did he suggest I start?


18)  What was Wishis doing when she discovered a mutilated body?


19)  What is the name of my favorite cafe?


20)  What was I drinking when my case file was stolen?


21)  What class was the thief that stole my files?


After analyzing my shredded notebook, I recovered the following key words from the interviews I conducted, using these words can you name the killer?  (He's an NPC)

Schizophrenic

Painted

Pointy Toed

Green Hair

Eccentric

Puppets

Question 22 - Name the killer (22 points)

Please answer all 22 questions before submitting them as comments on this thread.  Comments will be hidden until I approve them.  I will not start approving comments until all the winners have been determined.  Comments are uneditable by me and kept in chronological order according to time of submission.  Only submit ONE entry per SparkID.  Please be sure to include your SparkID with your submission!  Multiple entries will disqualify you, so please double and triple check your work before you submit.  There is only one correct answer for each question.  Event will conclude at 6pm PST today.

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Fatal's Fiesta Facts - Round One RESULTS!

Round One is in the books and what a great turn out!  I'm sure that a lot more showed up and gave up once they saw the questions weren't stuff like, "Which class uses a Mace?" durrrr......

But anyway, before I announce the winners, there was a bit of a mixup with question #17.  The question asked which pack had the higher crit rate, Angel or Devil?  After researching further, I found out that the item description on the Devil pack is actually incorrect.  Both packs have identical crit bonuses.  Since the error was mine (and OutSpark's... GRRRRRR!), I will accept both A and C as correct answers.  If you answered B or D, those would be considered wrong.

I honestly thought that there would be a ton of perfect responses (even considering the error noted above), but I guess the difficulty of the questions were about right.  Not too easy, and not too hard if you bothered to do some running around.

Considering four points for each question, there were a total of five perfect scores of 100, four scores of 96, and three scores of 92.  Three submissions had three or more wrong.  The average score was 91.7%.  Maybe it was too easy?  ^. ~

So now onto the winners!

The grand prize winner is:  heddie
The runner ups in order of submission:  Lukasz_Lucky, quiqui, darksigner45, and DemonBlitzKragor.

Winners, please contact me via Forum PM, send me a message from your winning SparkID.  I have redemption codes to give you that you can apply to your account.  Thanks!

If you were curious how you did, here are the answers:

1.  C - There are a total of 3 sharks, the one pictured, and two in the marketplace.
2.  D - Seahorse
3.  C - Twenty-six (10 available in Basic, 16 more from Premium.. I said TOTAL)
4.  A - D2, this is located just behind Grandpa Robin
5.  B - Ghost License is not available from Bran
6.  C - Water.  This fountain thing is located just behind Nina.
7.  B - D9, this is located just to the left of the Elderine/Forest Of Mist gate.
8.  C - Karls.
9.  A - Kenton's pants are green.
10.  C - 190 silver.
11.  D - You can purchase this from Cyburn.  It used to be purchasable from Vellon, but that changed.
12.  C - T5 Alchemy Stones cost 250 fame.
13.  A - The fighter on the left is Reno.  The girl behind the fire is me!
14.  B - Geranium.  Uruga Herbs drop Ramsear, Basil, Salvia, and Marigold.
15.  C - This costume is the "Good Morning".
16.  B - The Tough Cookie Pack is 4985sc
17.  A or C - See response above.
18.  D - The Joker Costume is what's pictured.
19.  B - Devastate is first acquired by Fighters at level 43.
20.  D - Nature's Mist is first acquired by Archers at level 51.
21.  A - A Mage's Stifle skill is not acquired until level 73.
22.  C - The Great Set (level 85) does not have an Endure boost.  Life and Firm require 3 pcs, Safe requires 2.
23.  B - Soul Trap is first aquired by Tricksters at level 75.
24.  B - GM_Kobal updates the In Development Page
25.  D - Love and Joy was the top vote getter.

Fatal's Fiesta Facts - Round One OVER

Round One complete!  No more submissions as of 6:30pm PST.  Winner's list forthcoming.  Thanks for participating!

4 Years of Fiesta Event: Fatal's Fiesta Facts!

ROUND ONE

Hmm... so you think you know Isya huh?  Know it like the back of your hand?  Well we'll see!  Get your web surfing skills and your ultra fast in-game Mount ready, you're gonna need it!

Please answer all 25 questions before submitting them as comments on this thread.  Comments will be hidden until I approve them.  I will not start approving comments until all the winners have been determined.  Comments are uneditable by me and kept in chronological order according to time of submission.  Only submit ONE entry per SparkID.  Multiple entries will disqualify you, so please double and triple check your work before you submit.  Questions will be multiple choice.  There is only one correct answer for each question.

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ROUND ONE STARTS HERE

THE TOWNS

So you think you know Roumen?

1.  Everyone knows this famous hanging shark landmark right?  But is that the only shark in Roumen?  How many total, including this one, hanging sharks are in Roumen?

• A:  One
• B:  Two
• C:  Three
• D:  Four

2.  Ever look up in Roumen and notice the two giant clocks?  Too bad they don't actually reflect server time... but have you noticed what creature is used to support those clocks?

• A:  Shark
• B:  Turtle
• C:  Eagle
• D:  Seahorse

3.  Everybody loves getting makeovers right?  Vietree gives us so many color and style combinations!  So tell me, if I had a PREMIUM Beauty Shop Coupon, how many total hair color choices do I have?

• A:  Ten
• B:  Sixteen
• C:  Twenty-Six
• D:  Thirty-Six

4.  Find me!  On which map grid was the screenshot above taken?

• A:  D-2
• B:  D-6
• C:  E-6
• D:  E-1

So you think you know Elderine?

5.  Weapon Title Merchant Bran sells three different licenses.  Which of these does he not sell?

• A:  Bat
• B:  Ghost
• C:  Zombie
• D:  Spider

6.   Attention to detail.. Ever notice what's in there?  Tell me what this Cleric happens to be looking at.

• A:  Plants
• B:  Rocks
• C:  Water
• D:  Nothing

7.  Find me!  On which map grid was the screenshot above taken?

• A:  C-4
• B:  D-9
• C:  J-9
• D:  I-2

8.  Oh no!  Put to work!  Whose shop is this Cleric in?

• A:  Kenton
• B:  James
• C:  Karls
• D:  Marty

9.  Item Merchant Kenton - This picture is black and white, but what color are Kenton's pants in-game?

• A:  Green
• B:  Red
• C:  Purple
• D:  Pink

So you think you know Uruga?

10.  Recipes of all sorts are available here.  How much could you buy a Xir[4] recipe for from the NPC?

• A:  1 Gold
• B:  300 Silver
• C:  190 Silver
• D:  85 Silver

11.  Which NPC residing in Uruga sells the Xir[4] recipe?

• A:  Vellon
• B:  Lump
• C:  Tim
• D:  Cyburn

12.  Uruga is the only place you can purchase T5 Alchemy Stones.  How much fame would a stack cost you?

• A:  150
• B:  200
• C:  250
• D:  300

13.  Which of the characters above is named Reno?

• A
• B
• C
• D

14.  Uruga's a great place for farming Herbs.  Which of the following Herbs cannot be farmed in Uruga?

• A:  Marigold
• B:  Geranium
• C:  Ramsear
• D:  Basil

So you think you know the Cash Shop?

15.  My fighter is wearing a costume from the Fiesta Store, what is the name of this costume?

• A:  Wonderland
• B:  Silky Maid
• C:  Good Morning
• D:  Pretty in Pink

16.  The Tough Cookie Pack is awfully popular isn't it?  What is the regular non-sale SparkCash price on it?

• A: 3445sc
• B: 4895sc
• C: 5125sc
• D: 5275sc

17.  The Angel and Demon Bundles are the same price, but which Bundle has the higher total critical bonus?

• A:  Angel Bundle has a higher critical rate.
• B:  Demon Bundle has a higher critical rate.
• C:  Neither, the critical rate is the same.
• D:  This is a wrong answer, but I'm choosing it anyway!

18.  What is the name of the costume pictured above?

• A:  Lunar Radiance
• B:  Jester Costume
• C:  Orchid Blossom
• D:  Joker Costume

Think you know your classes?

19.  A Fighter's Devastate skill is probably the most anticipated skill for the aspiring Fighter.  At which milestone level does this skill become available?

• A:  36
• B:  43
• C:  46
• D:  51

20.  Like a Fighter's Devastate, Archers enjoy their own "signature" skill, Nature's Mist.  At what level does Nature's Mist become available to the Archer class?

• A:  36
• B:  43
• C:  46
• D:  51

21.  When a Mage hits 60, she gets three new highly useful skills.  Which of the following skills is NOT acquired at 60?

• A:  Stifle
• B:  Drain Mind
• C:  Frost Nova
• D:  Chain Cast

22.  "Buff Please!"  We all love buffs, we also love when Cleric use set armors that raise Endure's HP/SP Boost.  Which of these sets do NOT have an effect on Endure?

• A:  Life Set
• B:  Firmament Set
• C:  Great Set
• D:  Safe Set

23.  *Scritch-Scratch* Love em or hate em, the Tricksters are here to stay.  At which level do Tricksters receive the table-turning Soul Trap skill that freezes their opponent in a block of ice?

• A:  60
• B:  75
• C:  80
• D:  100

So you think you know what's coming?

24.  Which GM is in charge of updating the In Development webpage?

• A:  GM_Wishbone
• B:  GM_Kobal
• C:  GM_Lightburb
• D:  GM_Velfarre

25.  We recently voted on new dances to be added to Fiesta, which dance got the most votes?

• A:  Caramelldansen
• B:  Single Ladies
• C:  Stay Away
• D:  Love and Joy

END OF TEST

Remember:  Only one submission per SparkID.  If you send in multiple entries with different answers, you will be disqualified.  Best of luck to all!

Don't forget to check back next week for Round 2!

Three Hours and Counting...

Hey guys, just three more hours until my blog event gets started!

A couple of quick pointers:

• It is advised that you are logged into Fiesta.  Some of the questions deal with minutiae that are not considered general knowledge.
• Some of the questions have handy links embedded in them, be sure to open those links in a separate tab or separate window as your previously entered answers may be erased if you load the new page on the same tab/window.

I probably won't be online during the event, but the Event is set to auto-post at the correct time, 2pm PST.  When I'm available, I"ll go through all the comments/submissions and post the winners.  Please be sure to leave your SparkID along with your answers!

Prizes and Rewards

1st place (1): Fatal's Dark Makeover Pack (30 day)
- Red Tuxedo/Dress (5% Critical)
- Demon Horns (5% Critical)
- Wings of Darkness (7% Critical)
- Beauty Shop (Premium)

Runner-up Prizes (4):
Yellow Dragon Costume (30 Day)