AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 135: The Holidays Return to AvatarMC

2025-12-21 06:56:02 +0000 UTC by VeerSky and TurboClicks

The cold season invites us back again to warm ourselves up with the holiday spirit! NUKTUK, HERO OF THE SOUTH, has returned for AvatarMC's annual winter celebration.

Head over to your bending capital and speak with Nuktuk to journey to the holiday hub. Read on for all the exciting details about this year’s event!

Note: For players that manually download and install the server's resource pack, remember to get the latest copy to access all the event's models and textures. Players who rely on automatic resource pack downloads do not need to take action.

Activities in the Winter Wonderland Direct Link

The giant Christmas tree is the heart of this event, sharing its festive spirit with all those that come around.

Check your Quest & Dungeons menu by typing /q for help navigating the event. Complete the activities and quests in and around the area to collect snowflakes, which can be traded with the vendors around the central tree for exclusive heads and cosmetics!

• A List in the Breeze - A frantic elf named Honeybrittle seems to have misplaced something important, and they’re in a panic. Can you help them figure out what’s gone missing? Seek them out in the village and lend a hand — it might just save their holiday spirit!
• A Very Helpful Hunt - Gao’s party plans have hit a snag — his friends are nowhere to be found! Venture near the Christmas Tree Parkour to find Gao and help him track down his missing guests. Your efforts will bring some much-needed joy to his holiday gathering, and maybe he’ll invite you too!
• Capture the Flag - Take to the skies in a hot air balloon and head to the Capture the Flag arena. This team-based battle of wits and skill will test your strategy and teamwork as you fight to claim victory!
• Castle Dropper - High atop the hill lies a majestic castle with an exciting challenge inside. Take the plunge in this daring dropper and see if you can land safely. You might just live to see the icy glitter of your next fall...
• Christmas Tree Builder - Once entering the grand room of the Christmas tree, you will find different coloured ornaments that surround it. You can pick them up and then snowball them onto the tree and decorate it just as you like! If you plan on bringing friends, be careful; only one can hold an ornament. They are quite fragile!
• How Evil Iroh Stole Christmas - Evil Iroh is scheming to ruin the holidays by stealing presents from under everyone’s noses! Head to the castle, track him down, and stop his plan before it’s too late. The fate of Christmas depends on you!
• Icy Cave Dropper - Hop aboard the cable car that winds its way up the snowy mountain. There, in a glistening ice cave, another thrilling dropper challenge awaits. Can you brave the chill and conquer the fall? Maybe you’ll find frosted rewards at the bottom!
• Icy Race - Spot the Ice Champion on the pier and challenge her to a race... an ice-skating race! Dash on the tracks and avoid the obstacles to reach the end and become the new champion. There are three racing tracks for you to race on, each getting more difficult as you get better on the ice.
• Mr. Grouchy - Mr. Grouchy has taken over Santa’s workshop, and chaos is unfolding as he destroys the presents meant for all the good children. Journey to the workshop at the mountain’s peak, south of the village, and show him the true meaning of holiday kindness (or maybe just stop him outright).
• Santa's Little Helpers - Wonder who created all of this holiday magic? Find the credits room to see!
• Snow Maze - Step into a snowy labyrinth in the heart of the Christmas Village. Twists, turns and dead ends await as you try to navigate your way through this frosty puzzle. Can you find the exit and claim your reward?
• Snowball Showdown - Gear up for an all-out snowball fight in the cave near the pier, northwest of the village. It’s a free-for-all snowstorm of fun — dodge, aim, and let the snowballs fly!
• Snowman Ascending - On the lake shore northeast of the village stands a towering snowman, its layers of joyful snowflakes practically begging to be climbed. Scale this icy giant and see what surprises await at the top!
• The Tree Parkour - The largest tree in the Christmas Village isn’t just for admiring — it’s for climbing! Leap from branch to branch, and you might just find out exactly how bright its star is. Reach for the star at the top and show off your parkour skills.

Limited-Time Cosmetics Direct Link

Some friendly elves are here to sell some Christmas goodies. Just remember, these poor folks don't have an elf union, so it wouldn't hurt to help out the elf economy! You can find them at the stalls around the central Christmas tree.

This year, you can trade in 20 snowflakes at the Cosmetic Vendor for any of the following:

• Elf Hat
• Snowman Beanie
• Snowman's Top Hat
• Red Candy Cane
• Blue Candy Cane
• Yellow Candy Cane
• Gray Candy Cane
• Purple Candy Cane
• Green Candy Cane

New to 2025: Feeling like becoming the star of the night? We have added brand-new headwear in the shape of a bright Tree Topper that springs atop your jolly head! It might even sprinkle some magical sparkles of joy onto you...

Over at the Head Vendor, each of the following decorative heads can be obtained by trading in a single snowflake:

• Baubles (in green, brown, snow, aqua, blue, black, gold, orange, white, red and pink options)
• Gifts (in green, blue, and red options)

Server Store Exclusives Direct Link

In addition to the in-game stocking stuffers, you may visit the Server Store to get yourself some additional festive cosmetics. This year, updated models of the Santa hats have rolled in.

• Blue Santa Hat | 2.99 USD
• Green Santa Hat | 2.99 USD
• Red Santa Hat | 2.99 USD
• Reindeer Antlers | 2.99 USD
• Tree Scepter | 3.99 USD

Happy New Year! Direct Link

Lastly, the AvatarMC team would like to wish everyone a beautiful holiday season, and we thank you for this year together. We greatly appreciate our community and hope to see you around next year as well!

AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 134: Halloween 2025

2025-10-20 21:21:15 +0000 UTC by QuietDove and TurboClicks

Autumn is here, the nights are drawing in, and there is a sinister feeling in the air...

Once again we invite you all to join in with the spooks and frights of our Halloween event, if you dare...

To experience our little brand of trick and terror, visit the warp areas in your capital — and remember — don't worry about those shapes in the dark.

Quests in Gaipan Direct Link

The dead have risen from the earth. Put them back where they belong, before you join them. They say that familiar faces have been spotted amongst the walking dead. Just who could they mean by that?

Pieces of candy, meant to be enjoyed by those at the festival, have been dropped all over the village. Gather as much of it as you can — you never know what rewards await you.

The following quests can be found inside of your Quest & Dungeons menu by typing /q. Each quest also has a pumpkin banner planted in the ground to indicate its starting point.

• Midnight in Gaipan - Talk to the Gutou in your capital to get started!
• A Grave Mistake - Go make sure that no candy was stolen from the graveyard.
• A Burning Question - Enter the burning tower parkour.
• Collecting for Candy - Talk to the Candy Dealer to collect candy around town.
• Farming Candy - Go looking for candy on the farmland.
• Lost in Corn - The son of Bao has gone missing. Talk to her and find where he went.
• Spooky Village: Ghosts - Help Toshi's family get their home back. Speak to the lumber director, they might know where to start.
• The Candy Drop - Candy, dropping from the ceiling.
• The Dungeons - Candy, in a dungeon?
• The Forest Clearing - Go looking for candy in the forest clearing.
• The Root of All Evil - Talk to the guard in Town Hall to find out who is responsible for all this.
• The Pumpkin Tunnels - Find the secret tunnel network for the smuggling candy.

Across the Bridge Direct Link

An unseasonably large pumpkin has grown across the bridge outside of Gaipan. No doubt that dark and evil forces are at work. Investigate this massive gourd and discover its secrets.

Inside you will find Bwake's Maze of Horrors. Watch your sanity as you try to reach the end — 10 pieces of candy await you if you do!

There's more to see in this area. The Great Pumpkin Hunt is exactly what it says on the tin. Seek out the hidden pumpkins, and gain a reward.

Cosmetics Direct Link

After gathering enough candy in the event — and stopping the mayor dead in their tracks — you will be able to spend your precious candy on some suitably spooky cosmetics.

This year, the following items can be obtained by trading in your candy:

• Black Cat Ears
• Pumpkin Bucket Hat
• Witch's Broom
• Witch's Hat

Server Store Exclusives Direct Link

In addition to the in-game treats, we've introduced new carved pumpkin models in our Server Store. These models are available for purchase individually or as a bundle.

• Carved Pumpkin (Angry) | 2.99 USD
• Carved Pumpkin (Happy) | 2.99 USD
• Carved Pumpkin (Sinister) | 2.99 USD
• Pumpkin Bundle | 7.49 USD

Thank you to everyone who makes purchases from our Server Store! All proceeds from the store are used to ensure that AvatarMC can continue creating amazing content for the community. Happy Halloween!