The Halloween "Event"
So before I go on a rant about this in the next video I just wanted to make sure that I got all the information correct.
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The event activities are themed Archive challenges.
The Blight event itself is the same as previous events where there is a slight bloodpoint boost through the use of special offerings that create extra blighted hooks and generators that award the extra points.
The new blighted cosmetic is for David King through the paid battlepass.
I'm unsure where the True Blight cosmetic is earned from. I'm assuming that it's bought with auric cells for now.
There will be a single event charm available through a login bonus with 3 more event charms available through the code redemption system.
The event will last for about 2 weeks from Oct 21 - Nov 3.
The event items will return along with a different flashlight and an addon for killers.
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Am I missing anything?
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Edit: The original post was edited by a mod to remove information relating to unofficial information regarding the previously released blight cosmetics.
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Exactly this.
this thread pretty much started just to find things to complain about instead of getting all the current info about the event.
we dont know if the serum currency is coming back, and leaks show that the currency isnt in this event
most likely, we cant get any cosmetics for free this year
I did not notice that in my games. But if they are too concerned for Plants, they should let Serum be available via Gens and Hooks. Then both sides only have to play the game and still get Serum.
Well they said there will be login rewards and also other skins put out via social media which I guess will be a hidden code. Hopefully they won't be on a first come basis like the last ones and everyone can get it once found.
I do dislike making the events part of the rift itself as it feels more grindy and these challenges well we will have to see what they entail but I am skeptical as it feels like more rift promotion than an event.
Instead of these special offerings for gens I would quite frankly prefer a dbp event so people can play other offerings instead since they are solely about bloodpoints the reward isn't that great since they normally cost 3k to buy you can earn max 17k extra if all 5 gens or hooks are done and everyone of course plays the offering.
Events are a bit underwhelming after the inclusion of the rift. I used to take the time to play as much as possible and really enjoyed them but now well I just play as I do now and don't put in the same effort as they feel less rewarding and more grindy.
Completely agree. If the Offerings only give BPs, they should just do a Double BP-Event. My SWF-Mate and myself will burn every Cake or BPS we have left, so we will get a lot more BPs with that.
And btw., last year, the Event-Offerings only gave 3k Bonus-BPs for a Hook or Gen.
Look at the OP. All he does since years is complaining that the devs are ignoring the BIG issues and instead they focus on Skins and other uesless stuff... and now suddendly, he wants to start a rant because they dont do enough skins and events. HOW can we blame the devs that they wont take us serious if we have people here who act like that? Tell me.
Well thank heavens hes capable of making a second video on the topic when the event comes out right?
I understood why they put the serums into the Rift last year; since it was the first Rift, they wanted to ensure we would play the new content. But with the lack of mention of the serums, I fear they will simply add some of the Halloween skins to the Rift and split them among the free and paid tracks. Not only that, but without the serums, we can't use them to by the older Halloween skins.
That he is
Really you think that way?
So, if you dont mind, can you tell us what the big difference between now and then are? Not by saying "in the past everything was better". Just what exactly was better? Where do you see the entertainment value and where do you see now the engagement?
And why should that be important?
Also, it is not that i dont like the individual we were talking about, its just that he is only complaining for the sake of complaining. I mean ######### apparently the games problem are devs wasting time creating skins, now its the opposite? Where is my facepalm meme picture?
It isn't really an event based on that character. It is simply win 9 matches in a week and you get the skin.
True story.
So do i get you right, you think the first event was entertaining because it was fresh, new and done quick and now its boring because its the same from the first year with more grind?
You think the rift pass is burning out people? So, why would you / they keep doing it? Why would anybody care about the rift pass? Its free, its optional it does not give you any advantage because its just a bunch of cosmetics that does not help you in the game. Why should you do it, if you dont like it?
I think people who complain about this event should seriously ask themself why they even play the game anymore.
If i could trade slightly better ballance for those events, i would gladly do it, because its what matters.. not a event that gives you skins and bloodpoints..
The rift is 100% optional and no matter what you say will change that. Why should anybody be burned out by something like this? I dont think you have a problem with the rift or the event, you have a problem with gaming in general and thats something devs can not fix. If you can not even ignore the rift, its best to quit the game, no offense. And i say that as someone who already has over 3.500 hours in DbD.
EDIT: You are right with one thing: The game has problems, but rift pass, cosmetics and events are extremly low prioritys.
I have lots of friends that literally stopped playing DbD because they got tired of the game after completing those infinite rift challenges. They don’t have the mood to play anymore, it’s sad!
So you seriously think they would be still around if the rift challanges would not excist?
Of course its a ######### repeat on last year. I so freaking hate the Rift and the archives.
Back in the day we earned currency depending on objectives completed during trials that we could spend on Halloween skins. It should return to that.
All I hear from the community is that this Halloween Event is gonna be boring because we gotta spend cash on a stupid battlepass to earn challenges for this event. Well for one reason it's hard to believe anyone and these so called DBD leakers. I'd just wait until the event to see it for my self. Also because the 4th anniversary event was free and fun to play. So I'd think this Halloween Event would be the same.
I just want to play the event and earn free charms.
You mean this one? I thought most people got it because the last halloween event was fairly easy (get syringes, get skins heehee)
There's probably a ton of people who just forgot they even have hallowed blights skins from last year. That shows how dull these events have gotten, really.
Lol sure it is, just because i drive by McDonalds every day i dont have to eat that #########. You are a human with a brain and a free will. Use this amazing power. If you cant, you are very likely addiced as hell and you might need help. Thats it.
This is a game for adults and most have no problem with addiction. Almost everyone sees the event and the rift pass as a fun little extra... which it is.
And it is definitly nothing to worry about. Its about cosmetics, absolutly meaningless stuff, no matter how many hours you have invested. If you seriously think this has more meaning then that, im really sorry for you. No offense.
If you think ANY major event Dead by Daylight has EVER had is optional, you have issues.
The list goes on and on.
Is it weird i watched that about 15x? New Necrophobic album is out btw. Just sayin'.
Mesmerizing, isn’t it...
reminds me of the new David King head🤮
Woah, Necro... Yeah, still rock in’ it since ‘89
I think it's reasonable to criticise the death of interesting events in favour of all focus being put on the archives and rifts. Some people here seem to be under the impression that DBD is some sort of charity that provides us with free entertainment (or at least that's the only explanation I can think of where concepts like "gratitude" would make sense)
no gratitude to have for a seemingly cash grab, but let's wait and see, but if it's worst or even like last year then yea it's a cash grab.
A big cash grab if there is no free skin.
But still if it is a cash grab, people will defend those """indie""" devs cau'ze they lack resources and we should be grateful to have dead by daylight, yea very grateful to have this imperfect but fun game....
me too. 🙂
I normally would not self-promote my own question, but for the Q and A, I immediately put in a question regarding the Rift and its length/difficulty/frequency. Perhaps if enough people upvote it or comment, then maybe they will address the question on the upcoming Q and A.
https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/1684539#Comment_1684539
Its not optional when you have to partake in the Rift in order to unlock the upcoming Halloween skins.
Well last halloween the actual blight cosmetics was earned through the free pass through serums, you would earn x amount of serums in the free pass to unlock 2 full outfit sets like all previous halloween events. we have new add-ons made this time around though along side the usual event items. i know alot of youtubers tend to post videos before you have the actual info but seriously wait before you want to vent? like im not being funny the events have only changed to where there isnt a secondary objective (cleanse the petals) why? because no one did the damn game and would just get a petal and run at the killer to find a new game, that kinda play is pathetic and those people ruined it. so im glad the game still provides the event items, 3 new addons this time around, a set of new blight items (usually get 2 full sets free as long as you play) and then the tome which is the same as the other but probably filled with more halloween charms so... calm down.
To be fair the objectives in the first blight event was very poorly done.
A lot of survivors were just throwing games collecting all the nectar they can and then immediately killing themselves on first Hook to move onto the next match.
This screwed over the people who actually wanted to play the game on both the killer and survivor side.
This also made it equally is annoying to get vials as the killer because you were typically only get three hooks and a hatch escape because of people killing themselves
Not seeing last year's was the best but it definitely wasn't as problematic it's also why they did something similar for the 2019 Chinese New Year event but the survivors had the requirement of surviving or living as long as they can with the lantern to incentivise people not to just throw games
Corporate greed, or simply greed in general,
I am vehemently against.
Your eyes are W I D E open
...as should be those who read your post and play this game.
This is a shot from OP’s video.
Gives a prime example to your “full time job” reference...
80+ hours in match to achieve those numbers.
Big time streamers are getting paid to play DBD. They and fog whisperers will push the Behaviour agenda to their loyal everyday funders (viewers) who may or may not understand the whole picture. It’s an easy middle man job that BE reaps the benefits from without paying those main stream “employees” of theirs who lure more players into the grind (or “trap” as you so astutely recognize it) and make sure they stay good and addicted there, amidst it all.
An interesting partnership with no contracts signed.
It’s almost surprising these posts and discussions are allowed to remain in the forums w/o being canceled-out or erased.
I’m thankful that we can discuss these truths freely and openly, in a healthy manner.
Wish those at Behaviour who opened the doorway allowing the grimy greed machine to rule the environment of DBD would have the decency to tone it down slightly, if not altogether.
All players, not just kids (kids... which is worse, even criminal, imo) are being seduced into the susceptibility of the swindle.
Well my son was born just before halloween last year so that explains why I missed out on it lol
Nobody likes gross live service crap in games they paid for. Stop being a bootlicker
I hope the devs notice this bro
Belated congratulations
I actually forgot that this is what they did with the serums last year... Maybe that's where they'll be again this year :)
So you'd rather complain about something that's happening based off of a PAST EVENT then be happy we're still getting events? No one is forcing you to play the event. If you don't like the event then don't play it and shut up. No one wants to hear negativity. So the devs want to implement something they've created into an event, big deal. It's their game.
This is the forums. I'm giving my opinion about the game and topic. Which I'm allowed to do. Don't be toxic and rude because you don't agree with what I said. If you have such a problem with the event, don't play it. No one is forcing you to. Especially if it's mostly archives stuff then you really aren't being forced to. You just won't have an event to play.
so to sum up, no bloodhunt? is that about it?
Yeah the reason behind that is the community you wanted bug fixes instead of new content so they nixed special events like previous years to bp to focus on bug fixes. That's why I hate the gaming community they're a bunch of whiny crybabies who want everything their welcome to the real world you can't have everything you want and complaining gets you nowhere maybe if the dbd community came up with real solutions and not impossible ones and didn't complain about everything they could actually get fun events
Again with the "no one's forcing you" / "its optional" argument. Its not true since you're FORCED to participate in the Rift/Challenges if you want any skins. You need to take off the "BHVR cannot do anything wrong" merchandise.
ok where are all these bug fixes? game still buggy mess.
I don't think that the case when the added the rift is when the events started to suck now all the care about are the rift and new cosmetics(in other words making more money)
How are they making more money even if you bought every tier it's only 7000 at the most a purple cosmetic cost more than the rift pass does in many they're losing money
I think I am one of the last persons who throws ######### at the Devs, but while you are correct that some events did not take place because the Devs want to iron out the game, you dont notice that much from it. Dedicated Servers are still far from perfect, and while they improved, I am pretty sure that quite a bunch of people want to have P2P back. Not the majority, but a lot.
Also, there are still Bugs in the game which are here for months. Or there are Bugs on PTBs which get reported on Day 1 and still make it into the Live Version 3 weeks afterwards, which raises the question why they dont just bring the PTB on Tuesday and the Patch on Friday, if they dont change that.
So cutting down on Events while focussing on Bugfixes and improvements is something many people would like, but if you cut down events because of that reason, you have to show afterwards what is being done.
And if this event is just some Bonus BPs (which can be done via a double BP-Event instead of an Event Offering which offers a small amount of Extra-BPs) and different Hooks and Gens with no way to earn Event Currency, it is not really an event, its just an ingame advertisement for the new Skins.
(Ofcourse IF this is gonna happen. If there will be event currency, either via playing (what I would prefer) or via the Rift, I stand corrected)
talking about everything as a whole rift and new cosmetic they more worry about get next new cosmetics out then fix any bugs or doing any real good event.
with most event they just slap it in the rift now no real work there other then adding new rift.
I been waiting a long time for the next double BP event may never happen tho.
this event may not be that bad but sure not going to be great just hope there tho serums in the free track of the rift to get free hollow blight skins.
I'm not saying they don't do anything wrong. I never said that. You decide that you wanted those specific cosmetics so you do the challenges. You're making the decision to grind for those cosmetics. You can get cosmetics without the rift, but you want the rift cosmetics. How many games have something similar? A lot? You make it sound like Behavior is the only one doing this when they aren't. I was talking about the event and saying it's not a bad thing, but your making it sound like I'm talking about the entire game. The game does need to be fixed up but being mad about a 2 week event that's going to also include the archives is stupid.
This might be an interesting video topic...