Christmas Wishes

I know this post would work better at the beginning of December, but I got caught up in the finals whirlwind. I'm sure a good portion of you know what I'm talking about - finishing up classes and studying for finals or midterms. It can really take up someone's time.
Although, here is no time better than the present, and I'm not talking about the kind that's wrapped up with a pretty bow under the tree.

The Yuletide season always brings something to the Spiral. Whether it's a gingerbread horse or a four player mount, we always look forward to something new in the Crowns Shop. Not only do we get something new but we also get something old, such as Felix Navidad gracing the Shopping District with his festive presence, or Krampus coming over to give us a challenge while burning our skeleton keys.

No matter what we get this festive season, there is always enough room to bring in some more cool, fun stuff for us to do in the Spiral. I took to Twitter to ask fellow wizards and witches what they would love to see be added into the Spiral festive season (hopefully next year *winkwink*)

 

Chrissy and Momo seem to be sharing the same thinking cap...Or should I say Santa hat! It would be really cool if we were given the option to wear a plain simple Santa hat that girls can wear and that boys can wear without the beard. As well as our faithful companions getting in on the Christmas spirit as well! Can you imagine how adorable my Snowhopper bunnies would look in little Christmas hats?! 

Gingerbread gear? Gingerbread mount? Gingerbread pet? We might as well keep the trend going with Gingerbread castle blocks! I'm sure that Devin and a boatload of housing decorators would be able to put their skills to the test and make the ultimate Gingerbread palace if we were given Gingerbread castle blocks. Just be careful on "accidentally" eating some, and make sure that I'm nowhere nearby those too because a wall will end up "mysteriously" disappearing.

Although the holiday festivities are nearby and with the year coming to a close, I just hope that you guys have an amazing holiday that would can cherish with the people you love. Make sure to be kind to one another and share as much love as you can give out. Also, keep an eye out for Santa and make sure to leave some milk and cookies for him!

What's In The New Gingerbread Pack?!

Yuletide Gingerbread Pack

Gear Stats updated as of July 2020 (Summer Update)
By:

Above Photo Left to Right: Karamelle Gear, Minty Freshness Gear, and Peppermint Gear


This pack contains 5 different gear sets.  It features the Karamelle, Peppermint, and Minty Fresh Gear, as well as the Snowdrifter's Energy Gear.

Gear Sets

Credit and many thanks to @CarlLewis7133 for sharing his Snowdrifter's Stave wand photo.

Other Gear
Santa Hat
Santa Robe
Santa Boots
The Snow Crown
The Winter Antlers
The Frosted Tips

Mounts

Permanent

Crumbles Gingerhorse

Temporary 

1 Day

Pink Candy Cane
Yellow Candy Cane
Blue Candy Cane
Red Candy Cane
Green Candy Cane
Purple Candy Cane
Orange Candy Cane
Mixed Candy-Cane
Wolf of the Winter

7 Day
Wolf of the Winter

Pets

Feisty GingerbreadMan

Salty Gingerbreadman

Spicy Gingerbreadman

Pet Snacks

Rank 8
Bedrock Bonbons
Crystal Bites
Chocolate Crickets
Mince Pie

Rank 7
Cry Babies
Hickory Chicory
Gingerbread Wizard
Chocolate Comet
Ninja Figgy Pudding
Chili Peppermint
Crystalweb Candy
Senior Mint
Pyramints
Simple Sugar Pop
Snow Apple Cider

Rank 6
Cheese Cake
Choco-Latkes
Jar of Jellybeans
Candy-Caned Yams
Assaulted Caramels
Sourpuss Stovies

Rank 5
Glowing Taffy
Tuti-Fruiti Cake
Egg Nog
Gummy Humongofrog
Rock and Roll Candy

Rank 4
Glowing Rock Candy
Gummy Bloodbat
Peanutbutter Cup
Rock Candy
Star Lollipop
Nutty Candy Bar
Athame Pop

Rank 3
Gummy Firecat
Candy Bar

Furniture

Sparkle Globe
Green garland with lights

Tallow Candles
Small Candle
Candle and Holder
Snowman
Large Snowy Evergreen
Small Snowy Evergreen
Large Snowy Maple Tree
Small Snowy Maple Tree
Large Snowy Pine
Snowy Pine
Small Snowy Pine
Festive Yuletree
Big Holiday Tree
Tree Wrapped Gift
Snowflake Wrapped Gift
Snowman Wrapped Gift
Polka Dot Wrapped Long Gift
Polka Dot Wrapped Gift
Spiral Wrapped Gift
Snow Basin
Snow Pile
Large Snowflake
Small Snowflake
Potted Poinsettia
Dancing Reindeer Rug
Galloping Reindeer Rug
Snowflake Rug
Winter Bed
Holiday Fireplace
Red Holiday Ornament
Green Holiday Ornament
Yellow Holiday Ornament
Blue Holiday Ornament
Holiday Wreath
Large Fir Tree
Medium Fir Tree
Small Fir Tree
Holiday Cranberry Sauce
Cream of Chicken Soup
Yuletide Peppermints

Wallpaper & Flooring

Holiday Striped Wallpaper
Snowbound Yuletide Decor
Yule Presents
Red Candy Canes
Blue Candy Canes
Winterblue Wallpaper
Gingerbread Wall Icing
Krampus Wallpaper
Fresh Power Floor

Reagents

Black Coal
Frost Flower

Gardening

Evil Snow Peas

 Frozen Fly Trap

Treasure Cards

Krampus

Evil Snowman
Jolted Snowman

Other Wands

Mint Staff
Gingerbread Wand
Ornamental Paper Staff
Wand Staff
Nutcracker Wand
Star Staff

Candy Wand

Candle Wand

12 Days of the Spiral 2018

12 Days of the Spiral

The 12 Days of the Spiral has officially started!

From December 6th - December 18th, KingsIsle will have a different surprise every day for it's players in both Wizard101 and Pirate101 games!  Be sure to check back everyday to see KI's surprise of the day!

Day 1 - December 6, 2018

KI brings back the Charity Noelephant and the Charity Bah Humbug mounts.  Proceeds benefits the Creative Action and Children's Health charities.

Day 2 - December 7, 2018

New Gingerbread Pack!
This pack includes Crumbles Gingerhorse Mount, Gingerbread Man Pets, Gingerbread Gear,     Gingerbread Wands, and more! Check out Kelsey's Gingerbread Pack Guide here!

Day 3 - December 8, 2018

Snow Globe Contest!
Prizes include:
3 Grand Prize Winners: 60,000 Crowns + Aero Plains Bundle
5 Runner-Up Winners: 25,000 Crowns
10 Honorable Mentions: 10,000 Crowns

Day 4 - December 9, 2018

Free Holiday Giveaway!
Receive a Wood, Stone, and Gold Skeleton Key for Krampus by redeeming the code KRAMPUSFEST  You have from now until December 19th, 2018 at 11:59PM Central Time to redeem this free gift. Limit one redemption per account.

Day 5 - December 10, 2018

50% Off Online Bundles!KI is offering this bundle sale for one day only! Get the following bundles at 50% Off!

• Epic Bundle
• Mega Bundle
• Majestic Bundle
• Evergreen Bundle
• Jewel Crafter’s Bundle
• Polarian Explorer’s Bundle
• Witch Hunter’s Bundle
• Cuckoo Clock Gauntlet Bundle
• Empyrean Castaway Bundle
• Avalon Outlaw’s Gauntlet
• Spooky Carnival Bundle
  Offer expires December 10th, 2018 @ 11:59PM Central Time

Day 6 - December 11, 2018

Wizard101 Introduces a New Holiday Mount!
The Yuletide Parade Truck comes with 40% Speed Boost and can hold up to 4 Players!
Available in the crown shop for 9750 crowns.

Day 7 - December 12, 2018

Epic Festive Items Giveaway!It's giveaway time! Redeem the code MAKEITREINDEER for a chance to receive one of these cool items from KI for Wizard101 and Pirate101 games!

Wizard101 Items
Polaris Express Mount
Snowboard Mount
White Winter Owl Pet
Rescue Rover Pet
Grand Winter Globe
Sparkle Globe
Gold Skeleton Key
Gingerbread Pack
Winter Wonder Pack 2017

Pirate101 Items
Yuletide Crystal Unicorn Mount
Holly Jolly Roger Companion
Prince Yulefest Companion
Snowfall Fawn Pet
Ostrich in a Pear Tree Pet
Yuletide Yeti Pet
Grizzly Beast Pack
Tribal Crew Pack

Ashes of Armada Pack

Day 8 - December 13, 2018

Super Crowns Sale! Up to 50% More Bonus Crowns - One Day Only!

Also, redeem the code MERRYANDBRIGHT for a free Winterland Pack in Wizard101 and a free Tribal Crew Pack in Pirate101.

Day 9 - December 14, 2018

New Holiday Ice Cycle Mount now available in crown shop for 4500 crowns!

Day 10 - December 15, 2018

Mystery Discount Coupon!Redeem the coupon code, holidayoff2018, which is good for 10% to 50% OFF your entire cart purchase before tax! This special promotion ends December 31st 2018 at 11:59pm US Central Time - so make sure you use your Mystery Coupon before then!

Day 11 - December 16, 2018

Use the code HOLIDAYPARTY2018 to receive a free Gingerbread Pack in Wizard101 and a free Grizzly Beast Pack in Pirate101.  Redeem by December 19th, 2018 at 11:59PM Central Time.

Day 12 - December 17, 2018

For one day only, you can save 50% OFF select hoard and lore packs in the Wizard101 and Pirate101 Crown Shops!

Wizard101 Packs
Decaversary Hoard Pack
Unicorn Hoard PackAlphoi Lore Pack
Wysteria Lore Pack
Professor’s Hoard Pack
Ghulture’s Hoard Pack
Immortal’s Lore Pack
Road Warrior’s Hoard Pack
Terror’s Hoard Pack
Shaman’s Lore Pack
Keeper’s Lore Pack
Knight’s Lore Pack
Hoard of the Hydra Pack
Ninja’s Lore Pack
Raven’s Hoard Pack
Wyvern’s Hoard Pack
Phoenix Hoard Pack
Witch’s Hoard Pack
Islander’s Hoard Pack
Pharaoh’s Hoard Pack

Pirate101 Packs
Ashes of the Armada Pack
Grizzly Beast Pack
Tribal Crew Pack

Day 13 - December 18, 2018

FREE CROWNS! Use the promo code "JOLLYCROWNS" and you could get anywhere between 250 - 60000 crowns!  Code expires at 11:59pm US Central Time on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018.

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving

I am writing this on Thanksgiving morning, before my family is even awake I’m up and doing gardens and getting my sense of peace I get from that. I’m drinking coffee and thinking of what I’m thankful for. One thing I’m thankful for is that this game was around when I needed it most. My daughter had moved away, 300 miles away. I had just lost my gf of two years and fiancee to cancer.  This game became a way my daughter and I could spend time interacting with each other and helped give us an opportunity to keep some sort of our closeness. We met people back then that we are still friends with to this day.

The twizard community is new to me and I have been welcomed with open arms by some genuinely nice people. My daughter and I (Christina Summerheart) have even started writing blog posts like this one for Stars of the Spiral! It’s nice to be able to give something back to the game that has meant so much to us over the years.

Something about us (as in you & me)...we have all been in that situation, you’re just minding your own business and out of the blue you catch a conversation and it is argumentative and/or abusive.. One where someone has decided to dish on someone out loud for the rest of us to witness. Or perhaps its a heated exchange between groups. Ok you get my point, we have all had this happen and it’s not just on any one game it’s everywhere on the internet.

Visit any site you that allows comments on posts and you will not need to look far to find people behaving like lunatics. Ranting and raving and cussing and plowing through anyone in their path.

So it’s no surprise that we see that same behavior in Wizard101. I have been playing KI games since 2012. My daughter started playing two years before that so I’ve been around this game almost since the beginning. PVP has probably the most nefarious reputation for badgering, abusive displays of bad behavior. I know, I’ve been active in PVP for years. PVP has such a terrible rep some players really don’t even want to associate with the pvp crowd.  I will say that it used to be a LOT worse but then again I’m not queuing up in the arena as much lately so that could be part of the reason. I like to think the downswing is due to people learning to draw lines and use those filters!

You know what makes this kind of stuff really sting? More then some random person going off in the game which you can easily choose to ignore and send them a nice report card as a going away present but t’s when an argument happens with someone you’re really friends with.

I know you can mute people in general public or just move on but when you get into it with people you care about, oh wow that’s another level of misery. Or if you run into a difference of opinions that you just feel aren’t right it’s sometimes hard to find the means to get past being wronged. Especially if that wrong is never righted, right?

Bad hurtful behavior is everywhere around us, we see it at all levels in our society. So of course it’s no surprise that it’s affected us on Wizard101. But one of the things I’ve witnessed and am thankful for is there’s a level of common good in this community. I’ve seen arguments and uprisings about changes in the game and the way this company chooses to operate. I’ve witnessed friends have online fall outs but still work it out and eventually  get back to what matters most, that we have a place to hang out with other people, people that may just be going through some rough times and came here to get relief, have fun and maybe meet new friends. 

I’ve always stayed away from drama when possible. But I do understand it’s part of life. We can all find hope in the fact that when it comes down to it we all stick together like we did when KI released the crown tier pricing! LOL sorry KI just had to rib you on that one!

I’m thankful for being able to be around you all.

Happy Thanksgiving from a couple Vegetarians!

 

take care of each other and I wish you all peace & prosperity, peace