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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|There will be ghosts! There will be exploding pumpkins! You will receive achievements and candy prizes! And by God you will be frightened by it or I will give you something to be frightened about!}} | {{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|There will be ghosts! There will be exploding pumpkins! You will receive achievements and candy prizes! And by God you will be frightened by it or I will give you something to be frightened about!}} | ||
| − | The <span class="plainlinks">'''[https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/ Haunted Hallowe'en Special]'''</span>, officially known as the '''Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special''', was the first update in what would become annual [[Halloween event]]s. The update was first revealed in a [https://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3013&p=6 blog post], followed by an immediate release on October 29, 2009. Aside from fixing a few issues, the update introduced two new maps: [[Harvest]] and [[Harvest Event]]. The release of these maps was unique as it was the first time that the same map had been released in both a standard and an event variety. The patch also introduced two new hazards: the [[Ghost|ghost of Zepheniah Mann]], which was exclusive to | + | The <span class="plainlinks">'''[https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/ Haunted Hallowe'en Special]'''</span>, officially known as the '''Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special''', was the first update in what would become annual [[Halloween event]]s. The update was first revealed in a [https://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3013&p=6 blog post], followed by an immediate release on October 29, 2009. Aside from fixing a few issues, the update introduced two new maps: [[Harvest]] and [[Harvest Event]]. The release of these maps was unique as it was the first time that the same map had been released in both a standard and an event variety. The patch also introduced two new hazards: the [[Ghost|ghost of Zepheniah Mann]], which was exclusive to Harvest Event, and the [[pumpkin bomb]], which only appears on Halloween-themed maps. Two new cosmetics were also introduced, the [[Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask]] and the [[Ghastly Gibus]], as was a pack of five Halloween-themed achievements known as [[Halloween achievements#Scarechievements|Scarechivements]]. Finally, the patch introduced the [[Halloween pumpkin]]; a special pickup item that only appears on Halloween-themed maps and randomly drops when a player is killed. |
| − | In addition to the new content, three hidden pages were discovered shortly after the update was launched; the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/the_last_will_and_testament_of_Zepheniah_Mann/ Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann], the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/family_portrait/ Mann Family Portrait], and the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/gibus/ Ghastly Gibus] page. The ''Last Will and Testament'' page related the history of [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann | + | In addition to the new content, three hidden pages were discovered shortly after the update was launched; the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/the_last_will_and_testament_of_Zepheniah_Mann/ Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann], the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/family_portrait/ Mann Family Portrait], and the [https://www.teamfortress.com/pumpkinpatch/gibus/ Ghastly Gibus] page. The ''Last Will and Testament'' page related the history of [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann|Zepheniah Mann]] and his acquisition of land in frontier America. The Will also hinted at the rivalry between [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Redmond Mann and Blutarch Mann]], which has fuelled the conflict between [[RED]] and [[BLU]] for more than a century. The Will also left complete control of [[TF Industries|Mann & Sons Munitions Concern]] to [[Non-player characters#Barnabus Hale|Barnabus Hale]], ancestor of [[Saxton Hale]], CEO of [[Mann Co.]] |
| − | The third hidden page first revealed the [[Ghastly Gibus]] which, like the [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal]], was a limited edition item made available to players outside the game itself. It was awarded to the first 10,319 users who accessed the hidden page and entered their Steam ID. Unlike the Service Medal however, all players had the opportunity to acquire the Gibus, as it was later revealed in a [https://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3019&p=6 blog post] (also posted on October 29, 2009) that players could receive their own Ghastly Gibus if they completed the ''Ghastly Gibus Grab'' Scarechievement, which could be obtained by [[Domination|dominating]] an enemy player wearing the hat. | + | The third hidden page first revealed the [[Ghastly Gibus]] which, like the [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal]], was a limited edition item made available to players outside the game itself. It was awarded to the first 10,319 users who accessed the hidden page and entered their Steam ID. Unlike the Service Medal however, all players had the opportunity to acquire the Gibus, as it was later revealed in a [https://teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3019&p=6 blog post] (also posted on October 29, 2009) that players could receive their own Ghastly Gibus if they completed the '''Ghastly Gibus Grab''' Scarechievement, which could be obtained by [[Domination|dominating]] an enemy player wearing the hat. |
== Additions == | == Additions == | ||
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=== Other additions === | === Other additions === | ||
* Added the [[Halloween pumpkin]] pickup item. | * Added the [[Halloween pumpkin]] pickup item. | ||
| − | * Added the [[ | + | * Added the [[Pumpkin bomb]] environmental hazard. |
* Added the [[ghost]] of [[Zepheniah Mann]]. | * Added the [[ghost]] of [[Zepheniah Mann]]. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Scream Fortress]] | * [[Scream Fortress]] | ||
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* [[The Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann]] | * [[The Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:10, 28 October 2024
| “ | There will be ghosts! There will be exploding pumpkins! You will receive achievements and candy prizes! And by God you will be frightened by it or I will give you something to be frightened about!
— The Soldier
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The Haunted Hallowe'en Special, officially known as the Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special, was the first update in what would become annual Halloween events. The update was first revealed in a blog post, followed by an immediate release on October 29, 2009. Aside from fixing a few issues, the update introduced two new maps: Harvest and Harvest Event. The release of these maps was unique as it was the first time that the same map had been released in both a standard and an event variety. The patch also introduced two new hazards: the ghost of Zepheniah Mann, which was exclusive to Harvest Event, and the pumpkin bomb, which only appears on Halloween-themed maps. Two new cosmetics were also introduced, the Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask and the Ghastly Gibus, as was a pack of five Halloween-themed achievements known as Scarechivements. Finally, the patch introduced the Halloween pumpkin; a special pickup item that only appears on Halloween-themed maps and randomly drops when a player is killed.
In addition to the new content, three hidden pages were discovered shortly after the update was launched; the Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann, the Mann Family Portrait, and the Ghastly Gibus page. The Last Will and Testament page related the history of Zepheniah Mann and his acquisition of land in frontier America. The Will also hinted at the rivalry between Redmond Mann and Blutarch Mann, which has fuelled the conflict between RED and BLU for more than a century. The Will also left complete control of Mann & Sons Munitions Concern to Barnabus Hale, ancestor of Saxton Hale, CEO of Mann Co.
The third hidden page first revealed the Ghastly Gibus which, like the Gentle Manne's Service Medal, was a limited edition item made available to players outside the game itself. It was awarded to the first 10,319 users who accessed the hidden page and entered their Steam ID. Unlike the Service Medal however, all players had the opportunity to acquire the Gibus, as it was later revealed in a blog post (also posted on October 29, 2009) that players could receive their own Ghastly Gibus if they completed the Ghastly Gibus Grab Scarechievement, which could be obtained by dominating an enemy player wearing the hat.
Contents
Additions
Maps
| Name | Picture | Game mode | File name |
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| Harvest | 
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King of the Hill
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koth_harvest
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| Harvest Event | 
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King of the Hill
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koth_harvest_event
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Cosmetic items
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Ghastly Gibus | |
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Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask |
Other additions
- Added the Halloween pumpkin pickup item.
- Added the Pumpkin bomb environmental hazard.
- Added the ghost of Zepheniah Mann.
Achievements
Scarechievements
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Update gallery
The Halloween Update page
Hidden pages
The Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann hidden image
Mann Family Portrait hidden image
Ghastly Gibus hidden page
Trivia
- The unusual number of Ghastly Gibus hats distributed through the TF2 Official Website was a reference to the date that they were made available, October 31, 2009 (or 10/31/09).
External links
- Original announcement
- Haunted Hallowe'en Special
- The Ghastly Gibus hidden page (post update)
- The Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann hidden page
- Mann Family Portrait hidden page
See also
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