Come to the Masquerade Ball!September 9, 2010 2:16 PM
Hello citizens. If you've often looked wistfully at the high-XP Level Masks in Mysterio's, I have wonderful news! Today we're releasing some amazing new masks - and four of them are available for those who haven't quite managed to get their XP up to those very high levels.
There are six new masks. Three are gorgeous Carnival masks, and three are Mexican Wrestler masks. And if you're looking for a suitable event to wear your new mask to, I have more good news. We're holding a Masquerade Ball, and these masks are guaranteed to make you look fantastic!
Two Competitions To Enter!In preparation for the Masquerade Ball, there are two competitions to enter:
• The Create a Ballroom competition (we'll hold the Masquerade Ball in the winners space).
• The Best Masquerade Outfit competition, judged by Coco SmallWorlds.
Details of both competitions are below.
Carnival MasksWear one of these masks and you'll feel transported to a Venetian Masque! These beautifully designed masks have got a fantastic fantastic carnival look and feel don't you think?
They're perfect for wearing at the SmallWorlds Masquerade Ball, and there are three to choose from so really the only problem you'll have is trying to choose which one you want. Then again, why limit yourself to just one? You could always do a mid-Ball costume change!
• The Black Robin Mask requires Social Status Level 5 to wear.
• The Cloud Carnival Mask requires Social Status Level 10 to wear.
• The Butterfly Parade Mask requires Social Status Level 50 to wear.
Mexican Wrestler MasksLucha Libre refers to a form of professional wrestling. These masks have been used since the beginnings of Lucha Libre in the early part of the 20th century. They also have historical significance to Mexico which dates back to the Aztecs.
Modern Lucha Libre masks are typically very colorful and evoke images of gods, ancient heroes, animals and other archetypes. The Luchador (wrestler or fighter) tries to take on the characteristic of the mask during his or her performance.
• You need to be a Level 5 Gamer to wear the Mystery Wrestler Mask
• You need to be a Level 10 Gamer to wear the Demon Wrestler Mask
• You need to be a Level 50 Gamer to wear the Night Shadow Wrestler Mask
The Masquerade Ball: Your Invitation!
When: 8pm (SWT), Sunday September 19th, 2010
Where: See below for details on our Create a Ballroom Competition details. This story will be updated with space URL when winner has been chosen. Details will also be posted on the forums.
What Should I Wear? Formal dress and a mask are essential Masquerade Ball requirements! When you've picked your outfit, don't forget to enter Coco's Best Masquerade Ball Outfit competition (details below).
Who Will I Meet? Well you'll just have to turn up and see, you just never know who you'll bump into. I do know that various members of SWHQ will be in attendance.
Win Spot Prizes! Kent will be there giving out spot prizes to randomly chosen citizens, so do look out for him - he'll be traveling across all instances. Remember that he may be hard to spot as he'll have a mask on too!
Create A Ballroom CompetitionWe thought it would be tremendous fun to turn over the creating of the Ballroom over to you. If you think you've got what it takes to create a truly fabulous Ballroom, then we'd like to invite you to enter our 'Create a Ballroom' competition.
If you're chosen as the winner, your space will be used as the official Ballroom and you will be credited as the room's creator, as well as receiving 5000 Gold!
Ownership of the winning space will be temporarily reassigned to Kent Kronkite for a couple of days before the event itself (believe me citizens, he really is a very trustworthy man and will be most careful with your property). He will reassign ownership to you the day after the Masquerade Ball along with a very big "Thank You" - and of course a prize of 5,000 Gold!
How to Enter1 - Create the best Masquerade Ballroom space you can!
2 - Submit two screen-shots of your space to the official 'Create a Ballroom' Competition forum thread.
3 - Competition closes at Midnight (SWT) Wednesday 15th September
4 - There will be one winner who will be notified by in-world email within 24 hours of the Competition closing, so do keep a close eye on your in-world messages. We'll reassign space ownership after the winner has been chosen.
We'll be announcing the winner of the competition the day before the official event, and this story will be updated with a link to the Masquerade Ball space.
Best Masquerade Ball Outfit CompetitionDarlings, when I heard about the Masquerade Ball I knew it was an opportunity not to be missed for a really fun competition!
It's so easy and fun - simply match the Mask of your choice with a fantastic Masquerade outfit, and post a screenshot of your entry to the Official Forum thread.
I'll choose the Best Male and best Female outfits and each will win a prize of 2,000 Gold!
Competition closes on Midnight (SWT) Wednesday 15th September so get your entries in quick, sweeties!
Get up-to-date information on the Masquerade BallThe best way to make sure you receive up-to-the minute information about the Masquerade Ball is via Facebook and Twitter. You can either Like us on Facebook or follow the Official SmallWorlds Twitter - I think it's best to do both.
Which mask will you choose?I've been trying on all kinds of outfits and masks in preparation for the Ball, and it's just so very hard to decide what to wear!
Good luck with the two Masquerade Ball competitions, and I am very much looking forward to seeing you at the Ball!
~ Honesty Blaize