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Maskull
07-20-2009, 03:34 PM
The wiki states that the quest with the cane-shaped pendant as a reward is now back in play as of April 2009 (if I remember right). Is this accurate? I can't seem to find that quest. Was the pendant one of the 'holiday' awards no longer available? I sure would like that pendant for my collection.
zmflavius
07-20-2009, 03:35 PM
yep. Blizzard in the Hills is no longer available.
Maskull
07-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Awww. That's too bad. The wiki should be updated to reflect that since it clearly states it was re-introduced. I quote:

This special, winter-themed event was introduced on the 14th of December 2008 for AG members, available for a limited time, and only for AG members, as a holiday gift from the GM

On April 28, 2009, the adventure was brought back, but without the special Holiday portion of the final reward. However, the adventure still provides a substantial Experience reward and a great challenge!
smv1973
07-20-2009, 03:42 PM
I don't know how long the GM left the Blizzard in the Hills live when he brought it back. When it was live for the second time you could still get the Cane-Shaped Pendant.
solitu
07-20-2009, 03:43 PM
Not likely. Did you finished all the prerequisite quests?

A Cold Winters Night and The Caves of Westwold
Maskull
07-20-2009, 03:44 PM
I think I've done every quest there is, except this one, grrr.
solitu
07-20-2009, 04:34 PM
You might want to check them out all over again. I'm sure it's still there less than 1 month ago... The pendant (and quite some AT) is still among the rewards, too. Anyways, I believe the rewards are just too much to be removed.
thingirl
07-20-2009, 06:17 PM
So, it's "santa's" part that's gone? (finding the gift boxes).
zmflavius
07-20-2009, 06:47 PM
I think leaving Blizzard in the Hills active through summer is simply ridiculous. Re-introduce it next year if it would make everyone else feel better, but having a winter-themed quest complete with Sryth-Santa during summer is ridiculous.
Maskull
07-20-2009, 10:11 PM
I think leaving Blizzard in the Hills active through summer is simply ridiculous. Re-introduce it next year if it would make everyone else feel better, but having a winter-themed quest complete with Sryth-Santa during summer is ridiculous.

It is equally ridiculous to detract from the realism of the game as it is to be bothered by that detraction. It is only a game. I'm still struggling with parts of it, so I have enough distractions that the unrealism is tolerable. When I get to the point there's nothing left to do but grind for those higher stats, then will I give a yell.
psychoadept
07-20-2009, 11:25 PM
We have a permanent haunted pumpkin patch. Two of them, come to think of it. So I guess persistent Christmas-themed adventures aren't any weirder.
solitu
07-21-2009, 12:03 AM
So, it's "santa's" part that's gone? (finding the gift boxes).

Nah, if I remember it correctly, the only thing that's removed is the 8 AT in the final rewards.
Oldschool
07-21-2009, 01:37 AM
Nah, if I remember it correctly, the only thing that's removed is the 8 AT in the final rewards.

I concur if I remember it correctly as well - lol.
zmflavius
07-21-2009, 01:38 AM
I thought it was 4 AT
thingirl
07-21-2009, 11:58 AM
It's 8 when "Santa" gives you a ride home.
zmflavius
07-21-2009, 05:49 PM
Everyone, Blizzard in the Hills is available again!
Strykr
07-23-2009, 12:06 AM
I just did the quest last night. Had to save 12 villagers from the Blizzard and the side quest of finding 20 boxes with wrappings and ribbons or something. Actually a very profitable quest (exp. wise). I think I finished it over a 1.5 hour or so period because of the 30 minute reset on the explore attempts.
zmflavius
07-23-2009, 02:30 AM
just finished it myself on my second character. For like 5 seconds, I regretted only having 14 skills and 10 powers when I got the massive S%P exp.
thingirl
07-23-2009, 11:45 AM
Yeah, that happened to Alanne too.
Taleria
07-27-2009, 11:14 AM
I think leaving Blizzard in the Hills active through summer is simply ridiculous. Re-introduce it next year if it would make everyone else feel better, but having a winter-themed quest complete with Sryth-Santa during summer is ridiculous.

Well, it's winter in Australia...

I'm glad I have the opportunity to play it on my new character. I know what you mean about the contrast feeling weird, but having it year-round works to accommodate everyone. :)

And in case Maskull didn't get his/her question answered, it's in Hawklor.