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PotBellyPigeon's avatar
5 years ago

Thoughts on Treehouse of Horror XXXI (Halloween 2020) Event

What did everyone think of this year's Treehouse of Horror/Halloween event which ended a few days ago?

I thought Hell was a great theme for a THOH/Halloween event and some of the characters and items added were pretty cool like the Demon Technician, Murder House, Old Scratch from the classic episodes and Beelzebart, Lisafer and Torture Coach from the newer episodes. I think some more items like the Hell Hole and the Lard Lad Devil Donuts (the Lard Lads in "The Day the Earth Stood Cool" episode) could've also been released with the event since the Devil Donuts Cart was included in the event. I was glad to see the Halloween music, dark rivers, and the falling leaves included in the background of the event.

I think the current format for the big events needs to at least be updated (the only changes added to it was at the end of last year/start of this year when the mystery box tokens were added and the events lasting 5 weeks instead of 4) but I am still glad there are updates still being released since TSTO is already 8 years old. It was a little better than last year's Halloween event in terms of the amount of new content was released (remember last year when 2/5 of the prizes were donuts instead of new items) but not as great as the earlier THOH events except for the Halloween event in 2015.

I miss the episode tie ins and the Halloween ones with the questions which gives a prize and donuts (if the question was answered correctly the first time).
  • Castiel_Touk's avatar
    Castiel_Touk
    Seasoned Newcomer
    I've been redesigning a lot lately and this Halloween event made be believe in the game again as I was enjoying every part of it and I was getting creative again mainly due to the item limit going up.
    I do wish there were more to do like the old events.
    Wish they bring the episode tie ins back as they were always something to look forward to.
  • In this round, they did not release the wailing walls, one of the best item to have for both % bonus and game cash. The last time they released, they probably make a mistake in its cost and making it easily available. Many players build up the % in that event.
  • Meh!

    Some of the characters lines were funny.
    Not much IGC content.
    All credit to those who can design such an area but it's not what I'm after; I have downloaded some pictures that were posted that had very interesting ideas in them and I am sure to copy them.
    But that's just me.
  • Castiel_Touk's avatar
    Castiel_Touk
    Seasoned Newcomer
    "KLmaker;c-2170244" wrote:
    @PotBellyPigeon
    I look forward to seeing any and all designs from everyone.


    Don't forget to check the showcase side for all designs. I try to keep that place alive. :)
  • The content was really wonderful. The event itself was boring as expected, but the great prizes and characters are great for decorating.
  • I loved the event. The Hell theme was great and I designed my own little Hell section in my town. I love that we finally got Old Scratch (the real Devil) & the Demon Technician after all these years of me asking for them.
  • @Castiel19x: I forgot about the item limit increase and I started to design a Hell area but stopped designing it and I'm hoping to finish it over the next few days.

    @168sean168: I was surprised a lot of the old Halloween stuff didn't return including the Wailing Walls (we did get the Spooky Walls at least) but the Spooky Forest Bundle (just the 2 Hangman Cages and Tentacle Tree) was a good bundle to increase % bonus (5% for 20 donuts).

    @bluntcard: I agree, the content was great the event format itself not so great.

    @Deadshot_DCU: Same on the characters. I noticed we also got the Green Demon in the event as well but he's part of the Hell Scientists crowd which was kind of a bonus but could've been a full character.



    https://static.simpsonswiki.com/images/d/dc/Hell_Scientists.png

    @KLmaker: Yeah, the character lines from Old Scratch, Hell Principals and the costumes were pretty funny. I agree on the IGC content since the only IGC item was the Devil Donuts Cart. I think 2 of the 4 prizes you can buy multiples of (Demonic Capture Chairs, Hell Kids, Hell Scientists, and Torture Lockers) should've been available for cash instead of donuts, the crowds were 20 donuts each in the event instead of 10 which I wasn't a fan of since I like to get multiples of items for designing and in case they don't return. I have seen some great Hell designs online and I'm hoping to finish mine off soon then add it to the showcase.
  • @PotBellyPigeon
    I look forward to seeing any and all designs from everyone.