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[[File:Preview-Caketastrophe.png|380px|thumb|right|The preview image for the Caketastrophe in 2012.]] | [[File:Preview-Caketastrophe.png|380px|thumb|right|The preview image for the Caketastrophe in 2012.]] | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Arcade=== | ===Arcade=== | ||
| − | [[Creep Cake]] | + | Mysterious Rooms home to [[Creep Cake]]s can be found in areas that spawn in Clockwork Tunnels-Style levels in the Arcade during the event. Similar to [[Danger Room]]s, these areas have a chance to randomly appear in appropriate arcade levels. Players should be prepared for a fight when stepping on the party button in these rooms. |
===Prestige=== | ===Prestige=== | ||
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{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==Rewards and Prizes== | ==Rewards and Prizes== | ||
| − | + | [[Maskwell]] will trade costumes like the [[Prismatic Frosted Helm]] and yearly Anniversary Prize Boxes in exchange for [[File:Token-Cake slice.png|20px|link=Cake Slice]] [[Cake Slice]] tokens. | |
| − | + | Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by [[Bulky]]. | |
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *[[Haven]] will be decorated with cake banners. | ||
| − | ' | + | ===Farming Tips=== |
| + | {{opinion}} | ||
| + | Since events last a short time, players like to figure out how to most efficiently obtain an event's prizes. For the Caketastrophe, this means gathering [[Cake Slice]] tokens. | ||
| − | + | Cake Slice tokens are obtained two ways: as prestige mission rewards or dropped in Mysterious Rooms colloquially referred to as "creep cake nests" after all creep cakes that spawn are defeated. Since the event's prestige missions can only be played once a day, getting friends together to search the Arcade for these nests is a good way to get as many as possible. Search alone until a nest is found, then invite 3 more people and step on the party button for a creep cake fight. Several creep cakes will spawn in waves. Defeat them all to receive several tokens that appear near the party button once victory is achieved. | |
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| − | + | Rooms found in deeper depths yield more cake slices. | |
| − | + | Remember to cash in your tokens before the event ends, because cake slices expire, and prizes do not. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
| − | + | <gallery perrow=5> | |
| + | File:Haven-Event-Caketastrophe.png|This corner of [[Haven]] is occupied by special NPCs. | ||
| + | File:Map-Creep Cake-Lair.png|An entrance to a Mysterious Room containing [[Creep Cake]]s in the Arcade. | ||
| + | File:Map-Creep Cake-Lair.png|Map of a Mysterious Room encountered during the Caketastrophe. | ||
| + | File:Usable-Confetti-Overworld.png|A player using [[Confetti]]. This can be used any time you want, not just during the Anniversary! | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Calendar== | ==Calendar== | ||
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| duration = 14 days | | duration = 14 days | ||
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/77254 Forum] | | forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/77254 Forum] | ||
| − | | notes = Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe were available again via the | + | | notes = Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe were available again via the {{PrizeBox|Anniversary}}. |
The "UI Overhaul" occurred during this event. | The "UI Overhaul" occurred during this event. | ||
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| duration = 8 days | | duration = 8 days | ||
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/98894 Forum] | | forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/98894 Forum] | ||
| − | | notes = The | + | | notes = The {{Link+Icon|Anniversary 2014}} (available from [[Maskwell]]) and {{Link+Icon|Surprise}} (available via [[billing]]) prize boxes were introduced. |
| − | The event-exclusive prestige mission [[A Gremlin in Knead]] was introduced | + | The event-exclusive prestige mission [[A Gremlin in Knead]] was introduced. |
Related Patch Notes: [[Release Notes 2014-04-02|1]] | Related Patch Notes: [[Release Notes 2014-04-02|1]] | ||
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| duration = 7 days | | duration = 7 days | ||
| forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/108851 Forum] | | forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/108851 Forum] | ||
| − | | notes = The | + | | notes = The {{Link+Icon|Surprise 2015}} was released 25 March with the usual [[Surprise Box Promotion April 2015|promotion post]] much earlier than the actual anniversary celebration. This fourth caketastrophe was announced early, but did not begin until 01 April 2015. |
| − | The [[Prismatic Grand Topper]], [[Prismatic Field Cap]], and [[Prismatic Plumed Cap]] were introduced. | + | The [[Prismatic Grand Topper]], [[Prismatic Field Cap]], and [[Prismatic Plumed Cap]] were introduced, randomly available from the {{Link+Icon|Anniversary 2015}}. |
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Revision as of 23:16, 1 April 2015
The Caketastrophe is an annual event.
Contents
Overview
Spiral Knights is celebrating its first anniversary with a special event! Visit the Haven Town Square to meet the Skylark's Head Chef, Biscotti. She will inform you of a 'situation' at hand that involves hordes of monstrous cakes known as 'Creep Cakes.' Helping her solve this 'situation' will reward you with cake helms! Admin Post
Gameplay
Arcade
Mysterious Rooms home to Creep Cakes can be found in areas that spawn in Clockwork Tunnels-Style levels in the Arcade during the event. Similar to Danger Rooms, these areas have a chance to randomly appear in appropriate arcade levels. Players should be prepared for a fight when stepping on the party button in these rooms.
Prestige
"Total Caketastrophe!" is a prestige mission that pits players against Creep Cake monsters. This mission can be completed once per day and is only available during this event.
"A Gremlin in Knead" is a prestige mission that pits players against electric Creep Cake monsters and features a mini boss fight. This mission can be completed once per day and is only available during this event.
Rewards and Prizes
Maskwell will trade costumes like the Prismatic Frosted Helm and yearly Anniversary Prize Boxes in exchange for 20px Cake Slice tokens.
Confetti and Cake Slices are sold by Bulky.
Notes
- Haven will be decorated with cake banners.
Farming Tips
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Since events last a short time, players like to figure out how to most efficiently obtain an event's prizes. For the Caketastrophe, this means gathering Cake Slice tokens.
Cake Slice tokens are obtained two ways: as prestige mission rewards or dropped in Mysterious Rooms colloquially referred to as "creep cake nests" after all creep cakes that spawn are defeated. Since the event's prestige missions can only be played once a day, getting friends together to search the Arcade for these nests is a good way to get as many as possible. Search alone until a nest is found, then invite 3 more people and step on the party button for a creep cake fight. Several creep cakes will spawn in waves. Defeat them all to receive several tokens that appear near the party button once victory is achieved.
Rooms found in deeper depths yield more cake slices.
Remember to cash in your tokens before the event ends, because cake slices expire, and prizes do not.
Gallery
This corner of Haven is occupied by special NPCs.
An entrance to a Mysterious Room containing Creep Cakes in the Arcade.
Map of a Mysterious Room encountered during the Caketastrophe.
A player using Confetti. This can be used any time you want, not just during the Anniversary!
Calendar
The Caketastrophe has happened several times. Below is a calendar for each occurrence of this event.
| News Image | Dates and Forum | Duration | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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04 April 2012 - 10 April 2012 |
7 days | The Prismatic Frosted Helm costume (and its expiring versions) were introduced during this event.
The Birthday Candle, Party Blowout, Party Hat, and Sprinkle Aura accessories were introduced via a Prize Pack. The event-exclusive prestige mission Total Caketastrophe! was introduced during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 2 | 
|
03 April 2013 - 16 April 2013 |
14 days | Accessories from the previous Caketastrophe were available again via the  Anniversary Prize Box.
The "UI Overhaul" occurred during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 3 | 
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02 April 2014 - 09 April 2014 |
8 days | The (available from Maskwell) and (available via billing) prize boxes were introduced.
The event-exclusive prestige mission A Gremlin in Knead was introduced. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 4 | 
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01 April 2015 - 07 April 2015 |
7 days | The was released 25 March with the usual promotion post much earlier than the actual anniversary celebration. This fourth caketastrophe was announced early, but did not begin until 01 April 2015.
The Prismatic Grand Topper, Prismatic Field Cap, and Prismatic Plumed Cap were introduced, randomly available from the . |
See Also
- Caketastrophe (annual event)
- Dark Harvest Festival (annual event)
- Kataclysmic Confrontation
- March of the Tortodrones
- Shroud of the Apocrea
- Winterfest (annual event)
