Talk:Something Wicked This Way Comes

Does it work?

Does this quest even work? It seems all paths are blocked.

There's one easy-to-miss path, took me a while to find it. I couldn't do the quest though, slowdown hexes... those motherfuckers.-- anguard 19:33, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Follow the yellow pings. It should be easy with the skills you're given. Karate Jesus 19:33, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I don't have a skill that removes hexes.-- anguard 19:34, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

The yellow pings led me to a closed door.69.129.199.244 19:36, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I don't get how you can have problems with this quest. I finished it in about 2 minutes. Ironboot 19:37, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

/sigh. Look at an UW map. It's really not hard people. Karate Jesus 19:39, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

seriously. made you a map 71.146.81.17 19:47, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

So, will there be a new quest tomorrow? 83.90.164.110 19:41, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

i hope so but we dont know, the quest is really easy doen it on a few cahrs now bout 2 mins on each --Nick123 19:48, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

can anyone do a map for this? the pings just don't seem to be sending me anywhere, i go to where it says, then it sends me back and forth between 2?

I'm going for #3, I might make a minimap for it.-- anguard 19:48, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Damn, I'm too slow.-- anguard 19:53, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

This quest was uber easy, just took a few mins for it to click that the ice king would prolly been in the wastes lol. -- Skeletor, κύριος του νεκροῦ 19:48, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Map here http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/Wolfscythe_2008/gw163.jpg Wolfer991

I invite you all to a mega suicide party in order to free Dhuum. I will commit suicide last because i need to check that people suicide properly. Yseron - 81.251.23.143 19:57, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

What's the proper way to post and reply to messages here? I can only figure out "Start new section" (thanks for the answer)

Note: Smite Crawlers are mostly harmless, just run past them and you'll be fine. Matty023 20:14, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Press the edit button at the top of the page 83.90.164.110 20:03, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Now I feel like a tard :( , I managed to get 7 chars through, and even managed to kill a coldfire by leading it near the ice elementals and wanding it to death. Screen http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4047837242_40431e072a_b.jpg 69.129.199.244 20:19, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Shame about this, sure it's fun but too easy.--Im Irrelevant 20:35, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Just got my first survivor char through no problems, should i be game to try the others... ? Matty023 21:02, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, it seems there is a large gap between the 2nd and 3rd pings, so its easy to get lost. Once you reach the 2nd ping, just keep going through the doorway. --MushaTalk 10:00, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

It seems to be bugged. I was sent to Ascalon City. O.o Eryops3 23:51, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

Trivia

Quest title seems to be a rather obvious reference to MacBeth[1] Sirrush 20:05, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

You could have added it yourself, but I took the liberty.-- anguard 20:15, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

The line is also in Harry Potter a few times, which I'm guessing is triviaing Macbeth. --24.159.219.162 21:58, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Also the title of a Ray Bradbury book. 98.236.103.190 22:33, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

...which in turn was a reference to Macbeth. Read the article that was linked.-- anguard 22:44, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

*Points at link* Read it you fools! Shadow Runner 22:47, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Go crazy, i will! - J.P.Talk 22:53, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

also album name "Something Wicked This Way Comes" from the heavy metal band "Iced Earth"

"...which in turn was a reference to Macbeth. Read the article that was linked." -- FreedomBound 16:31, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Hasn't stopped them before tbh. They claim Ride the Lightning is a reference to Metallica even though it obviously predates them. Mr J 16:35, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Pretty sure they had to use Metallica just for the PR. -- FreedomBound 16:39, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Pretty sure they're just retarded and don't really understand the concept of references beyond using recognisable phrases whenever possible. A recent example being Dont Fear The Reaper which (in both cases it's used) doesn't really have anything to do with the song. Mr J 16:44, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

King Frozenwind Dialog

Does anyone else see this dude's dialog when u talk to him warning of a uwsc nerf? he says too many things have been dying in the Underworld. Idk just though it might be some kind of clever foreshadowing... 72.49.100.128 20:34, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Heh I thought about that as well, may or may not be, but here's to hoping (or not!) --Master Saji 20:37, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Sins wont care until a nerf actually happens (if ever) you could have an NPC in ToA shouting "Shadowform nerf commin" and sins will laugh it off MrPaladin † talk 20:38, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Yes. I'd do some changes If I were Dhumm. Markus Clouser 22:01, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I agree I think it's either forshadowing a UW Change in GW1 or perhaps just hinting that Dhuum will be more active/released in GW2. Either way it's foreshadowing what I hope is a fairly soon change!76.22.94.20 22:18, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I'd take the dialogue down the lore road. As for a UWSC nerf, well, you know, they could just do the nerf and not waste time trying to hint at it in dialogue if such is the case. As for UWSC nerf in general: "Yeah, right." ~~000.00.00.00~~ 23:32, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

From the official page at guildwars.com, I suspect that there may be more quests added in this series as the 31st approaches. Just rampant speculation though really. 138.67.78.126 23:37, 26 October 2009 (UTC) EDIT: it actually states that quite explicitly "Brave the dangers of the Underworld on a series of spine-tingling quests for Mad King Thorn, available this Halloween season only." I fell a little foolish now... 138.67.78.126 23:42, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

lol i just thought "woot, nice whoopydoo lore:O" when i read it. lol uwsc. - Wuhy 00:08, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Perhaps the halloween quest series works like the quests during the Dragon Festival. Batchie 12:11, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

I feel it should be mentioned that this is most likely a breaking of the Fourth Wall (sort of). You'd have to be pretty dim not to spontaneously think of the rampant UWSCing as the reason for Dhuum's recuperation. That said, this quest line is going to be amazing; I love it. My personal speculation is that Dhuum's recuperation will be met and resolved by the end of Halloween, or (hopefully) it will escalate beyond Halloween into a UW change similar to the Tomb of Primeval Kings that will simultaneously act as a nerf, occurring whenever they finish shaping the idea to completion. Now that Dhuum is definitely part of things, it seems to heavy to conclude in a holiday event. This is 4th chapter material in my opinion (even though it's been done already). Also, I am now officially a Dhuum fan. Abaddon is small time.Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ аІiсә ѕνәи Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 21:47, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

It isn't so much of breaking the fourth wall, as it is giving a lore explanation of a nerf. Much like how Kepkhet Marrowfeast and Aurek the Scarab Hunter were lore reasons to nerfing the griffon farm, or, as you said yourself, Tomb's change was a lore explanation for the PvP Hall of Heroes moving to HA. Personally, I am hoping for a new instance, along with nerfs to the current UW. This way, the old quests can stay, but also so can a lot of new lore and content. -- Konig/talk 21:55, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Yea, a breaking of the fourth wall is typically more obvious and aggressive. For example, if the King had said "...there have been too many deaths in UW lately blah blah (Damn you UWSC'ers!)" then THAT would have been a breaking of the fourth wall. Without deliberately addressing the audience, you're not "technically" breaking the wall. Karate Jesus 21:58, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Besides, not like breaking the fourth wall is new. It is done constantly in the tutorials: Pre-Searing primary quests, the optional tutorial in Factions and Nightfall, and the Hero Tutorial in Nightfall and Eye of the North. Though the fourth wall is only broken in starter locations. -- Konig/talk 23:04, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

fourth wall; pew, pew, pew. - Wuhy 23:12, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

I know, after posting I realized it wasn't entirely accurate, but I think you get the point. TOPK was a lore-nerf but was based entirely on lore (Abaddon onoe let's go Zaishen!), whereas this quest line blends lore with player activity (at least that is what I think is being suggested by the quest). Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ аІiсә ѕνәи Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 23:19, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

how to video

got a video of the run up if anyone needs it http://www.xfire.com/video/1749eb/ Blaze13 20:43, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Minigame in the quest

Get the chalice of corruption quest or a double vamp so you have -2 degen and see if u can make it to the king before you degen out. it's a fun race Also, you can use birthday cupcakes for a bonus speed boost --adrin 20:43, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Ha ha ha, that is very good fun trying to do it. I did it but only just, used Red Rock candy and Essence though. Flaming Hot Chilli 08:34, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Infobox

The campaign section in the infobox should list "Prophecies and Nightfall" not "Core", as that section is suppose to list the campaign where the quest giver is located in as per Template:Quest infobox. The template should be modified so it can list 2 campaigns in that section. --Silver Edge 20:50, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Sugar Rush

when you click on sugar rush pic it goes to the jpg file and not the page as all the others do. I would fix this if i knew what i was doing lol Red Qyeen 21:02, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

I'd change it, but the "stance" I'm assuming has a different effect (time) than the Sugar Rush enchantment spell from consumables. Meaning, someone will probably create a separate skill page for it. I'm at work so have no clue outside of what I'm reading. (Clobimon Craiggy 21:14, 26 October 2009 (UTC))

and... tada, somebody did it. :P (Clobimon Craiggy 21:17, 26 October 2009 (UTC))

:D - Mini Me talk 21:19, 26 October 2009

Ecto farm

Can you use this quest and the OP skills in order to farm ectos from UW? Do they drop? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 93.39.109.111 (talk).

Good luck killing stuff with those skills then. Shadow Runner 12:21, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

The Mad King's Influence? Make them kill each other, sounds sweet! --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 93.39.109.111 (talk).

I'm not sure if they actually turn against each other when affected, but I'm pretty sure they don't. Can anyone confirm/deny this? Shadow Runner 12:37, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

No, they don't fight each other, so any hopes you might have of using this to farm ectos just forget it, there is no way to kill anything except yourself. -- Wyn talk 12:43, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Thought as much, thanks for confirming it Wyn. Shadow Runner 12:44, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

they don't turn against each other when affected, they turn against the non affected. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 93.39.109.111 (talk).

However even if they could kill each other (which they wont cause the effect doesn't last long enough and the recharge is too long) as always, creatures killed by friendly NPC, with no dmg caused by a player don't drop loot as far as I'm aware. -- Salome 12:59, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Lasts 20, recharge 25 sec, not that bad. For dmg take a bow or something

I just killed off the group of coldfires and smities closest to the Hall of Judgement by luring them to the Ice Elementals and keeping them knocked down. they didnt drop anything (not even white crap) but I figure this can be used as a good powerlevel tool since I got 168xp even as lvl 20... lol this bad Jonny10 15:41, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Already tried that, and posted a screen, nope nothing drops with this quest active it looks like 69.129.199.244 15:58, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Does it not matter whether npcs do most of the damage? 24.197.253.243 17:28, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Quest Window

When did the quest become available and when does it end? I just used a tonic and talked to the voice, no entry except to pay 1k. Paid it and then found myself down there with normal skills. Doing something wrong or is it over? Sardaukar 13:30, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

You DID get the quest from the Steward in LA or Kamadan? Shadow Runner

lol *bangs head into keyboard* Nope! D: 13:34, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

And there we have the problem. Shadow Runner 13:36, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

I'm still laughing. Thanks for the quick response! Sardaukar 13:39, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

No problem, glad I could help. Shadow Runner 13:43, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

someone should update the page that you have to talk to a steward for quest first. it says nothing about this!216.96.23.31 00:45, 30 October 2009 (UTC)Syn

Uh... "Given By| Mad King's Steward" - yeah, it does say it, to the right, in the info box. -- Konig/talk 02:29, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

Dying in the Underworld during this quest does not stop progress on Survivor titles.

source? who was brave enough to do that? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.146.81.17 (talk).

It can easily be checked by /death, enter die, and then /death again. If it doesn't go up,, then it won't affect survivor.--Unendingfear File:User Unendingfear Crane eats peanut.jpg 19:20, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

That was an excellent answer. I almost tested it, got lagged/bodyblocked by a group of smite crawlers and ended up with 1 health. I did manage to map out to the guild hall, and then waited about 10 minutes (for my heart to stop pounding) before attempting again. If I had known it wouldn't affect the title at the time, it would have saved me a few gray hairs. -- FreedomBound 19:23, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Well, I haven't checked that though >.>--Unendingfear File:User Unendingfear Crane eats peanut.jpg 19:24, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks. --Does not have survivor. (Hair is gray enough already) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.146.81.17 (talk).

I verified it the hard way, courtesy of a lag kill. That's when I added the note. Well after I finished gibbering, anyway. --DryHumour 20:08, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Is this halloween quest over?

Time stamp is at my signature. Whenever I proceed with this quest, talking to the Avatar of Grenth under the required avatar form, it seems to load the underworld. However, Chabek Village suddenly gets loaded. I tried this from Chantry of Secrets. - Decollete 14:17, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

Yes, Halloween ended at midnight last night. -- Wyn talk 14:18, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

• If you have this quest active, and try to join the Underworld after Halloween you will be send to Chahbek Village (with a Nightfall Character)!

The same thing happened to me but i got sent to Shing Jea Monastery because of my factions character. King Goldenheart

A Prophecies character doing the same doesn't get sent back to pre-searing Ascalon though :) --Arduin 14:25, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

I'm curious. Do they get sent back to post-searing Ascalon City? - Decollete 09:40, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Of course. This is the case with open beta events and, simply, all areas in which a character is in a location which gets "closed down" (this would of happened to any characters parked in Team Arena or Hero Battles before they closed, I believe). Prophecies->Post Searing Old Ascalon (or Ascalon City_, Factions->Monastery Overlook (or Shing Jea Monastery), Nightfall->Island of Shehkah (or Chahbek Village), Core->Great Temple of Balthazar. I think the two differ between "entering a restricted area" (as per above, in which sends to an outpost), or previously "parked" in a now (but then not) restricted area - whereas entering sends you to an outpost, logging onto sends you to the explorable. -- Konig/talk 10:39, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Requirements

Why does the requirements say only Prophecies and Nightfall and not Factions when you can use Zin Ku Corridor? The same goes for the other quests as well. 203.94.61.143 07:49, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Mad King's Steward only appears in Kamadan or Lion's Arch--71.95.40.16 08:05, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Ahh, of course! Thank you, kind Sir. -- Lacky 12:52, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

Do you have to be level 20 or ascended to start this quest? 108.66.76.26 02:48, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

same quest, different dialog

2010 quest summary: http://i56.tinypic.com/2crki8n.jpg Laserblasto! 02:20, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

Once in LA, once in Kamadan

I completed this quest yesterday, with several chars, and today I can get this quest again even though it not repeatable. Did they all reset when they added the new quests? 193.11.162.121 08:55, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Oh, nvm. It says right there in the update notes... 193.11.162.121 08:57, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Summons and traps

Just a thought, couldnt summoning stones kill things for u? also... traps from allies appear in yellow numbers when they hit u Nibelhim 15:39, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

No Summoning stones in solo missions. Lυмιиαяυs 02:03, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Bug?

On my dervish I got teleported to chablek village after geting the uw loadscreen (tested again, with the same result). Someone else tried and they got transported to ascalon using a proph character. Really weird. (and I couldn't even have misclicked because you have to pass kama first) --Ellisia 10:49, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

Tested again with 2 chars, 1 din't have the waiting game, and took the quest this year (same result, was teleported to shing jea :P). No r3 survivor for me this year :p. --Ellisia 11:07, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

Yup happened to me too. Sigh. Also wish they would just say event ends at 11:59pm on 1st Novemeber. As although it does end on 2nd Nov, it's still a tad irksome. As it ends 1 minute into the 2nd. -- Salome 11:22, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

Oh and it's not a bug. It's as intended. The special Halloween version of UW got closed down at the end of the event. Therefore everytime you try and entered the closed zone it will pop you back to your starting location. -- Salome 11:37, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

Then I think they should remove the option to pick the quests after that point (I guess they keep him in there so you can still get the reward for the quests). --Ellisia 12:25, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

Remove Disguise Bug/Anomaly

Not sure if this should be put on the main page, but if you use a Transmogrifier Tonic during this quest, the disguise gets removed. This gives you the plus side of your attributes like Energy Storage and it allows you to gain health and energy from pcons to make the quest easier, but if you do not have these (such as playing on a Warrior) you will lose HP and energy, making the quest more difficult. 77.86.23.213 19:56, 24 October 2018 (UTC)