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A true '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an occurrence in Spiral Knights that is associated with major updates and [[event]]s. Items are given "absolutely free" to players, usually randomly during the occurrence, with no other strings attached, such as an energy purchase and so on. Simply logging in during the occurrence ([[Player Rank|rank]] does not seem to matter) makes a knight eligible for prizes. A few unusual giveaways do not follow this behavior, and some even occur unannounced.
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A true '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an occurrence in Spiral Knights that is usually associated with major updates and [[event]]s. Specified items are given for free to random online players at set intervals during the giveaway. Simply logging in during the giveaway makes the player's knight eligible for prizes - [[Player Rank|rank]] does not seem to matter most of the time. A few unusual giveaways do not follow this behavior, and some giveaways even occur unannounced. Other promotions or events which give away "free" items "with a purchase" do not fall into the true giveaway classification.
 
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==List of Repeated Giveaways==
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==List of Typical Giveaways==
:[[Birdsong Trading Co.]] - typically in celebration of the New Year during [[Winterfest]].
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:[[Birdsong Trading Company]] - typically in celebration of the New Year during [[Winterfest]].
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:[[Steam Knight Mask]] costume has been [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/16752 given away] before. It is also currently available if the player invites friends to play Spiral Knights through [[Steam FAQ|Steam]].
  
 
==List of One-Time Participation Giveaways==
 
==List of One-Time Participation Giveaways==
 
:2011: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/1990 Early Access Weekend] - in association with the [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/1807 Preview Event]. Featured [[Groundbreaker Helm|Groundbreaker]] gear.
 
:2011: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/1990 Early Access Weekend] - in association with the [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/1807 Preview Event]. Featured [[Groundbreaker Helm|Groundbreaker]] gear.
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:2011: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/31085 Halloween Giveaway!] - [[Pumpkin Bomb Bandolier]]s were given away. These are now available as a random prize from a [[Prize Box#Dark Harvest Prize Box|Dark Harvest Prize Box]].
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:2012: [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Release_Notes_2012-11-14 Homecoming 2012] - Various [[Reskin|reskin]]s of [[Calibur]] ([[Honor Blade]]) and [[Defender]] ([[Honor Guard]])-line gear were given to players depending on [[Player Rank|rank]], as well as [[Battle Stand]] furniture.
 
:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/86153 Companion Prize Box] - companion prize boxes, associated with the release of [[Battle Sprite]]s, were given repeatedly to players who logged in during August 08-14th.
 
:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/86153 Companion Prize Box] - companion prize boxes, associated with the release of [[Battle Sprite]]s, were given repeatedly to players who logged in during August 08-14th.
:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/93342 The Gift of Autumn] - given to players who logged in during November 26th - December 4th. In later years, this trinket was randomly available via Gobble Snipe Box.
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:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/93342 The Gift of Autumn] - given to players ([[Player Rank|ranked]] Defender or higher) who logged in during November 26th - December 4th. In later years, this trinket was randomly available via [[Prize Box#Gobble Snipe Box|Gobble Snipe Box]]es.
  
 
==List of One-Time Conditional Giveaways==
 
==List of One-Time Conditional Giveaways==
 
These giveaways were unusual, in that they required some other factor besides simply "logging in" to be eligible:
 
These giveaways were unusual, in that they required some other factor besides simply "logging in" to be eligible:
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:2011: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/19258 The Spiral Bombhead Mask Giveaway!] - [[Spiral Bombhead Mask]] costumes were given away to players who played [[Blast Network]] between 10am August 4th and 10am August 8th.
 
:2011: [http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/treat-yourself-to-a-freebie-from-spiral-knights-for-black-friday/ Parrying Blade Example] - various MMO websites had "Black Friday" codes for certain [[Parrying Blade|parrying blade]]s.
 
:2011: [http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/treat-yourself-to-a-freebie-from-spiral-knights-for-black-friday/ Parrying Blade Example] - various MMO websites had "Black Friday" codes for certain [[Parrying Blade|parrying blade]]s.
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:2011: [http://www.spiralknights.com/pax/ PAX Sega Booth] - the [[Prime Bombhead Mask]] was given away to players who obtained a code during [http://www.paxsite.com/ PAX]. This item now frequently shows up on the [[Featured Auction House]].
 
:2012: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/57736 Feedback Giveaway] - [[Prize Box#Solstice Prize Box|Solstice Prize Box]]es were given away.
 
:2012: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/57736 Feedback Giveaway] - [[Prize Box#Solstice Prize Box|Solstice Prize Box]]es were given away.
:2012: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/61701 Bombs and UV tickets] - due to large changes in certain bomb mechanics, [[Unique Variant Ticket]]s were given away depending on the bombs present in a player's arsenal.
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:2012: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/61701 Bombs and UV tickets] - due to large changes in certain bomb mechanics, various [[Unique Variant Ticket]]s were given away depending on the bombs present in the player's arsenal.
 
:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/78581?page=1#comment-688556 Experimental Giveaway] - elevator passes were given "from the skylark" to random accounts.
 
:2013: [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/78581?page=1#comment-688556 Experimental Giveaway] - elevator passes were given "from the skylark" to random accounts.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
*[[Prime Bombhead Mask]] and [[Spiral Bombhead Mask]] costumes
 
*[[Pumpkin Bomb Bandolier]]
 
*[[Steam Knight Mask]] costume
 
 
*[https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Spiral_Sallet Team Fortress 2 Spiral Sallet]
 
*[https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Spiral_Sallet Team Fortress 2 Spiral Sallet]
  
 
[[Category:Terminology]]
 
[[Category:Terminology]]

Latest revision as of 18:21, 24 November 2015

A true Giveaway is an occurrence in Spiral Knights that is usually associated with major updates and events. Specified items are given for free to random online players at set intervals during the giveaway. Simply logging in during the giveaway makes the player's knight eligible for prizes - rank does not seem to matter most of the time. A few unusual giveaways do not follow this behavior, and some giveaways even occur unannounced. Other promotions or events which give away "free" items "with a purchase" do not fall into the true giveaway classification.

List of Typical Giveaways

Birdsong Trading Company - typically in celebration of the New Year during Winterfest.
Steam Knight Mask costume has been given away before. It is also currently available if the player invites friends to play Spiral Knights through Steam.

List of One-Time Participation Giveaways

2011: Early Access Weekend - in association with the Preview Event. Featured Groundbreaker gear.
2011: Halloween Giveaway! - Pumpkin Bomb Bandoliers were given away. These are now available as a random prize from a Dark Harvest Prize Box.
2012: Homecoming 2012 - Various reskins of Calibur (Honor Blade) and Defender (Honor Guard)-line gear were given to players depending on rank, as well as Battle Stand furniture.
2013: Companion Prize Box - companion prize boxes, associated with the release of Battle Sprites, were given repeatedly to players who logged in during August 08-14th.
2013: The Gift of Autumn - given to players (ranked Defender or higher) who logged in during November 26th - December 4th. In later years, this trinket was randomly available via Gobble Snipe Boxes.

List of One-Time Conditional Giveaways

These giveaways were unusual, in that they required some other factor besides simply "logging in" to be eligible:

2011: The Spiral Bombhead Mask Giveaway! - Spiral Bombhead Mask costumes were given away to players who played Blast Network between 10am August 4th and 10am August 8th.
2011: Parrying Blade Example - various MMO websites had "Black Friday" codes for certain parrying blades.
2011: PAX Sega Booth - the Prime Bombhead Mask was given away to players who obtained a code during PAX. This item now frequently shows up on the Featured Auction House.
2012: Feedback Giveaway - Solstice Prize Boxes were given away.
2012: Bombs and UV tickets - due to large changes in certain bomb mechanics, various Unique Variant Tickets were given away depending on the bombs present in the player's arsenal.
2013: Experimental Giveaway - elevator passes were given "from the skylark" to random accounts.

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