Unhappy with random Pumpkin Heads

[Bronko]

I must express my displeasure with the new Pumpkin and Skull heads.

One of the founding principles of this game is that one player cannot interact with another player without their permission. I am very disappointed that some random person can walk over to my avatar and turn my head into a pumpkin.

I shouldn't need to spend my Turbine Points on some Party-****er item in order to prevent this from happening.

So call me a stick in the mud if you wish but I think this whole thing is silly. I don't log on to DDO to have this kind of interaction with others. If I wanted this kind of garbage I'd play WoW and get bombarded by Mowhawk grenades.

[phalaeo]

I can say that I wish the Pumpkins were self-applicable. I'd walk around with one all the time if they were.

[Bigrtt]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates this idea. I'm yet to be hit by one so unsure if changing you helm will remove it or not.

But us having to buy a potion to stop it happening? Really, that was like a kick in the guts. If you needed anymore proof that Turbine could care less about the player and more about the money, there it is.

[Sturlin]

Gonna step out on a limb here, and take you up on your offer.

You are a stick in the mud.

[camels]

come on?!?!?! really?
look its just for fun.

i mean really lighten up.

[protokon]

One of the founding principles of this game is that one player cannot interact with another player without their permission.

Wrong.

kormor's belt, barkskin, stoneskin, camoflage...

there are alot of 'interactions' that other players can do to you while sitting in the tavern. I personally find a random barkskin much more of a nuissance than a 10-minute pumpkin or skull head. at least they are somewhat amusing and festive for a holiday thats supposed to be fun.

[Comfortably]

Wrong.

kormor's belt, barkskin, stoneskin, camoflage...

there are alot of 'interactions' that other players can do to you while sitting in the tavern. I personally find a random barkskin much more of a nuissance than a 10-minute pumpkin or skull head. at least they are somewhat amusing and festive for a holiday thats supposed to be fun.

That being said, one should have the option to turn it off if they find it not fun.

[MrCuisinart]

Gonna step out on a limb here, and take you up on your offer.
You are a stick in the mud.

^Yes. Lighten up Francis. I was happy to finally get a pumpkin head. Play the game for months/years+ and you will welcome the change of pace that "silly" stuff like this adds.

[Mister_Peace]

Pumpkin-head is an upgrade if you are a half-elf.

[Postumus]

I shouldn't need to spend my Turbine Points on some Party-****er item in order to prevent this from happening.

So call me a stick in the mud if you wish but I think this whole thing is silly. I don't log on to DDO to have this kind of interaction with others. If I wanted this kind of garbage I'd play WoW and get bombarded by Mowhawk grenades.

1- you didn't need to spend TP for that item, you could have traded motes for it - or simply turned your helmet off.


2- You ARE a stick in the mud. It's a HALLOWEEN event! Trick or treat? Pranks? Masks? Lighten up and get into the spirit of it. It's FUN.


I saw someone toss a pumpkin grenade on a group of about forty players crowded around the bar getting buffs, it was great. POOF! Pumpkin head family reunion!

[Postumus]

pumpkin-head Is An Upgrade If You Are A Half-elf.

Qft!!!

[Kominalito]

its temporary.there is no way in any situation that a level headed individual would have a problem with it. if this really bothers you that much, i think maybe vacation away from MMOs is in order.

[Auran82]

I can say that I wish the Pumpkins were self-applicable. I'd walk around with one all the time if they were.

Step 1: Throw pumpkin grenade at your own feet
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit!

[pSINNa]

I think you may need a slight break, i'm not trying to grief you, but i'm sure that if this happened to you 3-4 years ago when you started playing you would have thought it was fun/funny.

Burnout happens, take a break.

Coit out~

[Memnir]

I like them, and think they're pretty cool/fun.
However, they should be removed upon logout instead of being a persistent timer - just for those who don't care for the effect.


And OP - you can buy a Potion of the Party Po0per with Motes instead of from the Store, if you are so inclined.

[Auran82]

At least they are better than the original sun flask effect, lol.

[Dr.Strangeturd]

Eh, you're still better than my friend who thinks the whole thing is stupid, the raid is no fun (he is 100% anti-raid), and the items are garbage. Maybe I need to give him a pumpkin head...

I really wish I was joking about that too.


It's Halloween, which is supposed to be a fun holiday, so get in the spirit and kill some undead!

I think I'm gonna get some of the pumpkin head potions and save them to throw out on occasion.

[Krag]

Pumpkin-head is an upgrade if you are a half-elf or wear Minos.

red

[Rumbaar]

I think the only negative is that it costs resources to turn yourself back, that's not a good thing in my eyes.

[HolyKao]

Part of the problem is in the mechanic by which you "apply" the pumpkin heads. I tried to hit my teammates several times by "aiming at their heads". Four shots later - I realized that it was a fireball and had to aim at their feet. I probably hit multiple people behind them unintentionally.