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2005 Halloween events

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The Zombie Apocalypse logo, created by Nemo.
The Zombie Apocalypse logo, created by Nemo.
The 2005 Halloween events began with the introduction of modified clothing hat "masks" on October 25, 2005, and concluded with their removal on November 3, 2005. The highlight of the Halloween events was the Zombie Apocalypse event that took place between October 29 and October 31.

Masks

A notable feature of the 2005 Halloween celebration was the return of mask hats, which debuted in 2004. New portrait art and a new portrait background were also introduced to commemorate them. The men's musketeer hat, the women's muffin hat, and both sexes' savvy hat did not have any unusual effect. Additionally, the women's feathered hat only appeared as different in portraits, and pirates without hats saw no additional effect.

Male Masks
Bandana Captain's hat Conquistador helmet
Crown Feathered Hat Sleeping Hat
Tricorne Turban
Female Masks
Not shown in game
Bandana Captain's hat Feathered hat
Laurel Scarf Tiara
Tricorne Wide-brimmed hat

Zombie Apocalypse

A zombie pirate.
A zombie pirate.
A variety of hair and skin colors.
A variety of hair and skin colors.

During the first part of October 29, players could be infected by other players and turn into zombies. When this happened, portraits featuring the infected player showed the zombified version of him or her. All zombies had different hair and skin colors based upon their original pre-infection colors. Instead of the usual selection of eyes and mouth expressions, zombie players always had wide, red eyes and an open mouth with rotten teeth. Masquerade masks were still available to wear.


The competition tab on the notice board. It shows the standings of each zombie horde.
The competition tab on the notice board. It shows the standings of each zombie horde.

By the evening, the Zombie Apocalypse had begun. All players were divided into seven hordes of zombies upon logging into the game. Each time a player took part in a 1-on-1 challenge versus another player, the results were recorded and tallied toward the weekend total for each horde. The standings for each horde were regularly tallied and updated on a special "Competition!" tab of the notice board. At the conclusion of the Zombie Apocalypse, which was around 1 a.m. Pirate Time on November 1, the winning team members were awarded "Golden Brains." Each participating member on all teams received an award, which took the form of an untradeable trinket. Each trinket was a body part, supported by a colored zombie arm based on the color of the team which won that award.

The seven colors of zombie.
The seven colors of zombie.

During the Zombie Apocalypse, players could not wear hats, restricting the special Halloween masks. All pirates had black hair and skin the same color as their team.

If a player wished to opt-out of being a zombie for reasons of personal belief, he or she could be given a Cure-all elixir potion by an Ocean Master by requesting one in a petition. Cure-all elixirs also removed all injuries, however, and needed to be taken every time a pirate logged on.

Results

The competition results are detailed below.

2005 Zombie Apocalypse
Standing Cobalt Midnight Sage Viridian Prize
First

Image:Icon Night Stalkers.png Night Stalkers

Image:Icon Gangrenous Ghouls.png Gangrenous Ghouls

Image:Icon Pustulent Horde.png Pustulent Horde

Image:Icon Night Stalkers.png Night Stalkers

Image:Trinket-Golden brain.png
Golden brain

Second

Image:Icon Bone Cleaners.png Bone Cleaners

Image:Icon Putrid Shamblers.png Putrid Shamblers

Image:Icon Gangrenous Ghouls.png Gangrenous Ghouls

Image:Icon Bone Cleaners.png Bone Cleaners

Silver heart
Silver heart

Third

Image:Icon Blood Hungry.png Blood Hungry

Image:Icon Pustulent Horde.png Pustulent Horde

Image:Icon Bone Cleaners.png Bone Cleaners

Image:Icon Pustulent Horde.png Pustulent Horde

Bronze stomach
Bronze stomach

Fourth

Image:Icon Brain Biters.png Brain Biters

Image:Icon Blood Hungry.png Blood Hungry

Image:Icon Putrid Shamblers.png Putrid Shamblers

Image:Icon Blood Hungry.png Blood Hungry

Intestines
Intestines

Fifth

Image:Icon Putrid Shamblers.png Putrid Shamblers

Image:Icon Bone Cleaners.png Bone Cleaners

Image:Icon Blood Hungry.png Blood Hungry

Image:Icon Putrid Shamblers.png Putrid Shamblers

Kidneys
Kidneys

Sixth

Image:Icon Gangrenous Ghouls.png Gangrenous Ghouls

Image:Icon Brain Biters.png Brain Biters

Image:Icon Brain Biters.png Brain Biters

Image:Icon Brain Biters.png Brain Biters

Liver
Liver

Seventh

Image:Icon Pustulent Horde.png Pustulent Horde

Image:Icon Night Stalkers.png Night Stalkers

Image:Icon Night Stalkers.png Night Stalkers

Image:Icon Gangrenous Ghouls.png Gangrenous Ghouls

Foot
Foot

Combining the ocean scores, and assigning 7 points for a win all the way down to 1 point for last place, gives the following final scores:

PositionTeamPoints
FirstImage:Icon Bone Cleaners.png Bone Cleaners 20
SecondImage:Icon Pustulent Horde.png Pustulent Horde 18
Third to Sixth tieImage:Icon Blood Hungry.png Blood Hungry 16
Image:Icon Gangrenous Ghouls.png Gangrenous Ghouls
Image:Icon Night Stalkers.png Night Stalkers
Image:Icon Putrid Shamblers.png Putrid Shamblers
SeventhImage:Icon Brain Biters.png Brain Biters 10


Nautical Kombat Team Competitions
2005:Image:Icon Night Stalkers.pngZombie Apocalypse
2006:Image:Icon Nautical Kombat.pngFight Club
Image:Icon Lombard Avengers.pngFoot Brawl 2006
Image:Icon Roaming Omen.pngArrrmageddon
Image:Icon Viejo Pascuero.pngSanta Rampage!!!
2007:Image:Icon Bony Brawlers.pngYe Dread Dead
Image:Icon dancer.pngReindeer Games
2008:Image:Icon Hydra.pngPirate Summer Games
Image:Icon Bonbon Biting Bugaboos.pngTrick-ARRR-Treat
Image:Icon Fruit Cake.pngYuletide Bake-Off
2009:Image:Icon Darkling Fliers.pngRise of the Vampirates
Image:Icon Ghosts of Holidays Past.pngA Pirate Carol
2010:Image:Icon Hydra.pngPirate Winter Games
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