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Slade xTekno · Oct 31, 2005, 08:57 AM // 08:57

According to information gathered on other forums, the Mad King arrived at noon on Halloween in Korea. He appeared several more times that day, and everyone who attended was given a pumpkin helmet [to see one, go to a LA Int D]. He also arrived in Europe at noon, and returned every three hours afterward.

I am assuming he will arrive at noon on Halloween in the Americas [and Europe] as well. Gaile Grey has been quoted saying "We would not ask folks to stay up through a work night!" and "All, we would not expect you to go sleepless or miss work or school."

From what I have gathered, the Mad King is coming at Noon [1200] PST and every three hours after.
Noon PST = 1.00p MST = 2.00p CST = 3.00 EST = 8.00p GMT
Just add three hours for the other times.
Many people are saying that you don't have to participate in his games to receieve a pumpkin helm. However, you might want to stand in the green circle, just in case...

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Originally Posted by DFMD

the timezone for the region:
Europe is GMT, US is PST

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Originally Posted by Phoenix of War

The Mad King Thorn will appear at Noon, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm in Lion's Arch. I heard at midnight would be the last time but I am not certain about that particular time.

You play games for about 30 minutes. When he makes a joke, you laugh (or you die). When he asks for music you play an instrument (or you die). He calls on specific players to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. If he beats you ...yep you guessed it...YOU DIE!. If you beat him you get a prize.

When you are slain from not doing something correctly you are instantly brought back up with everyone once that single "event" is over and he moves to the next one.

Each time you get one right..you get one (or more) of the 4 Halloween items that the collectors have (horsemen) from the Mad King Thorn.

At the end he plays "Mad King Says". Same rules as "Simon Says". Once this is done...he gives everyone that PARTICIPATED in the games a Pumpkin Helmet. This helmet is customised..so you CAN NOT equip it on any other character except the one that was there and it has no trade value since it is useless to anyone but you. But it sure looks cool!

Hope this answers all your questions.

If you have more my in-game name is Isabelle Phoenix. If you whisper me asking a question I have already answered in this post I will just put you on ignore. So please limit it to something I have not covered here.

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Originally Posted by Phoenix of War

No you do not have to use any halloween items.

I am not sure on timezone yet but I am trying to find out so I can come back here and let you guys know.

Gaile was on several hours ago so I imagine she is asleep now so not too sure how to find out now except wait for his appearance in American districts then we will know what timezone.

Yes, by participate I mean ATTEMPT them...not "get them all right"

I have no other information besides what is in my two posts at this time so please slow the pm's down now...I'll update here soon as I know anything more.

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Originally Posted by -Loki-

According to someone I know that spoke to [Gaile Grey], [the Mad King] will appear at noon on each servers noon, on halloween day. Then, at random times throughout the day until midnight. Near midnight, there will be a live even in the international servers.

Old screens, but some people haven't seen them.

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Originally Posted by -Loki-

Anyone know what the stats of the pumpkin helm are? Or if it even has stats?

I have heard that the helmets have no stats and are customized for each character. This probably means you will have to camp in LA with each of your charries if you want them to each have a Pumpkin Helm.

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Originally Posted by Align

So... Saturday? Sunday?

According to the information above, the Mad King will appear on Monday, 10.31.05, at noon.

Please keep all speculation out of this thread; it is here simply to inform people.

RTSFirebat · Oct 31, 2005, 09:11 AM // 09:11

Well considering Noon in American time is 5 hours behind the UK its ok. I'll catch the Mad King some point in the evening.

So how does it work? Does he have any quest to do, or does the mad King just give you the hat?

Slade xTekno · Oct 31, 2005, 09:13 AM // 09:13

I have heard that he just gives hats to everyone in attendance.

Accurax · Oct 31, 2005, 09:15 AM // 09:15

APPARENTLY HE JUST GIVES U THE HAT FOR FREE.

I want to know if he appears anywhere other than lions arch (i cant get there yet)

And also how long he's going to hang around for.

any idea's anyone?

Slade xTekno · Oct 31, 2005, 09:21 AM // 09:21

From what I have heard, he only appears in Lion's Arch.

Please keep speculation out of this thread; I don't want it closed like the others.

RTSFirebat · Oct 31, 2005, 09:32 AM // 09:32

Yes keep to the facts... Slade xTekno maybe you should add a list of what we know about the mad king at the top of the tread? Update it as we get new information... NO SPECULATION.

-Loki- · Oct 31, 2005, 09:33 AM // 09:33

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Originally Posted by Slade xTekno

I am assuming he will arrive at noon on Halloween in the Americas [and Europe] as well. Gaile Grey has been quoted saying "We would not ask folks to stay up through a work night!" and "All, we would not expect you to go sleepless or miss work or school."

According to someone I know that spoke to her, he will appear at noon on each servers noon, on halloween day. Then, at random times throughout the day until midnight. Near midnight, there will be a live even in the international servers.

-Loki- · Oct 31, 2005, 09:44 AM // 09:44

Anyone know what the stats of the pumpkin helm are? Or if it even has stats?

Kassad · Oct 31, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07

Whats does the Mad-King look like anyway, dragon?

Align · Oct 31, 2005, 10:19 AM // 10:19

So... Saturday? Sunday?

Savio · Oct 31, 2005, 10:23 AM // 10:23

Monday apparently...I can't believe I stayed up for that. Oh well, it was fun as hell in American d1 when I managed to get in.

EDIT: Moved the "Getting [Accurax] to Lion's Arch" posts here.

Slade xTekno · Oct 31, 2005, 10:24 AM // 10:24

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Originally Posted by Accurax

APPARENTLY HE JUST GIVES U THE HAT FOR FREE.

I want to know if he appears anywhere other than lions arch (i cant get there yet)

And also how long he's going to hang around for.

any idea's anyone?

Since you're not at LA yet, leave your IGN. I'm pretty sure there will be a couple people that can help you get there.

EDIT: Nm, he found a way to get there.

Zexion · Oct 31, 2005, 11:01 AM // 11:01

Noon monday. What timezone? (since i am in +1)

_Zexion

The Son Of Morgoth · Oct 31, 2005, 11:02 AM // 11:02

Woah Dam and today is the day i have to do like 4 essays dam dam dam dam dam. Sigh prob have to rush home to play guildwars for like 10 min. hope their are spoilers on this board by the time i get back so i can do it easier.

Pevil Lihatuh · Oct 31, 2005, 11:24 AM // 11:24

for UK people playing in USA servers like me: so far all events have been 8 hours behind us. So this event at noon will be 8pm for us.

RTSFirebat · Oct 31, 2005, 11:46 AM // 11:46

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Originally Posted by Pevil Lihatuh

for UK people playing in USA servers like me: so far all events have been 8 hours behind us. So this event at noon will be 8pm for us.

So they are going by Pacific Time? Which is -8 GMT? I always figured they went by Eastern Time which is -5 GTM?

Can you comfirm if that is the case since if it is that means I can catch the Mad King at 8pm tonight GMT

jonnybegood · Oct 31, 2005, 11:54 AM // 11:54

noon meens aroud 12:00 daytime right? so they say we dont you to stay up for this when infact people who work or go to school in the day cant see unless they camp out?

Maddie · Oct 31, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11

but will he appear more often on the day or only once

jonnybegood · Oct 31, 2005, 12:15 PM // 12:15

mor often from what i hear

Theus · Oct 31, 2005, 12:19 PM // 12:19

So its around 12:00?

What time zone are we talking about here?