Halloween 2013 Event Details

OOC NOTE: Consider this page as a flyer that's being circulated around Yuriba.

Note that all times are PST, as PST is the same as MUSH time.

It's here! It's time! Halloween! I've read the responses from those of you kind enough to reply to my poll and have begun planning this year's festivities. Having taken everyone's preference into consideration the main events will be taking place on Sunday the 27th and as always are being organized by Shay

The traditional party in the Sombreuil Community Center the accompanying Costume Contest and optional Trick-or-Treat event are all making a return this year. In addition however three new contests will be getting a trial run, and if they do well they'll make a return in future years. Those events are: Pumpkin Carving, Cookie Decorating, and a Business Decorating contest.

Annual Yuriban Costume Contest

Categories for this year

• Traditional - This category returns from past Halloween events. Put together a costume that best represents Halloween.
• Cutest - Another long-standing tradition, wear something cute to be the winner here.
• Fancy Dress - Dig out the fanciest, frillyest most fancy clothing you own. This ones just an excuse to look elaboratly pretty!
• Funniest - A perennial favorite. Tap into Yuriba's unique sense of humor. (judged by popular vote)
• Best Overall - Winners of other categories will also be eligible for this prize, but it usually ends up going to someone different. (judged by popular vote)

Eligibility and Prizes

Eligibility for all prizes and categories of the contest require attendance to the main event.

Stationed at the event will be a contest photo-booth. To enter the contest one must enter the booth in-costume and select an appropriate category. Entry into the four specific categories will automatically be entered into the Best Overall category as well. Those not aiming for one of the four more specific categories should simply select the Overall category. Entries will be closed at 10:00 PM, so be sure to arrive promptly!

There are no alt restrictions on contest entries.

The contest's winners and prizes will be announced during the main event.

Judging information

The funniest and best overall categories will be decided by a popular vote amongst Yuriba's denizens. Voting will be by ballot cast into the voting box in the Main Ballroom. Voting will open starting at 10 PM, and will close at midnight.

Judging for the other categories will be conducted by the event organizer.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Uncarved pumpkins will be distributed via a vending machine in the Village Center as early as the 13th. Contestants must then write a suitable carved description for their pumpkin. Finished pumpkins may be left in Sombreuil Community Center's Private Ballroom at any time prior to the Halloween event. Judging will take place the night of the event. One entry per player please.

Cookie Decorating Contest

Undecorated cookies will be available from the same vending machine as uncarved pumpkins. Similar to pumpkins the cookies must be given a suitable decorated descriptions. Completed cookies can be left in the Community Center's Buffet area. One entry per player please.

Business Decorating Contest

Any gridded business is eligible for this contest. To compete each business must display a Halloween appropriate description for at least one of its publicly available rooms. Those business owners who wish to enter please @mail Shay once your business is appropriately decorated.

Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-Treating will take the same format that it does most years, though some of the locations have changed.

As soon as the 25th, you will be able to get a special trick-or-treat bag from the vendor that will be located in the village square, and you may then use it to go around collecting candy and other treats from various predesignated spots. Once you have visited every locale, you will receive a special certificate for your completion of this year's Trick-or-Treating that will be uniquely designed for this year. Trick-or-Treating will be able to be completed until midnight on the 31st of October.

Note that Trick-or-Treating is not quite like a scavenger hunt; locations will be described somewhat specifically instead of merely vaguely hinted at, and must then simply be found. This is not likely to be terribly difficult in most cases, so one should have ample time to enjoy one's Trick-or-Treating even before the main event begins.

Unlike some previous years, completing the Trick-or-Treat event is not necessary for entry to the party.

Event Itinerary

• Oct 25th: Trick-or-Treating will be available and can be completed for a unique Certificate of Accomplishment.
• 2 PM Oct 27th: Doors to the main event open. Event will officially end at midnight though unofficial festivities may continue past this time.
• 6 PM Oct 27th: The party game Werewolf will be played at the Community Center's Sitting Room.
• 10 PM Oct 27th: Public Voting begins for the costume contest's voted categories in the Main Ballroom.
• Midnight Oct 27th: Contest winners and prizes will be announced.

Additional Events

Should anyone have ideas for additional side events feel free to contact Shay to discuss working them into the schedule.