Changes: Festival of Giving (2019)

Revision as of 18:39, 8 January 2020

Festival of Giving (2019)

Details
Type	Content Update
Patch Version	2.0.10
Duration	December 11th 2019 - January 15th 2020

December’s update has arrived! Festival of Giving is our last Monthly Content Update for the year, seeking to bring a little festive fun to the Sea of Thieves.

Festival of Giving is the name of the December 2019 Monthly Content Update for Sea of Thieves, released on December the 11th and lasting until January the 15th, 2020. The Festival of Giving Content Update was preceded by the November The Seabound Soul (Content Update) and followed by the January 2020 Legends of the Sea (Content Update).

New Features

Calendar of Giving

Throughout December 13 - 24, 2019, Players who log in each day, get to take part in the Advent Calendar style Calendar of Giving that rewards players with Cosmetics, unique Mercenary Voyages and x2 boosts to Reputation or Currency gains each day.

Maiden Voyage

The Maiden Voyage provides players new to Sea of Thieves a safe space to learn about the world they’re about to reach. Taking place on a new island, the Maiden Voyage will teach players actions from the basics such as eating food and using a cutlass, through to sailing their ship and facing off against their first threats out at sea.

Onboarding Voyages

The Gold Hoarder Trading Company now offers all new recruits an onboarding Voyage to help teach them the ropes, from voting on Voyages to retrieving treasure.

Ashen Skeleton Forts

Crews warn of ominous Red Skull Clouds appearing on the horizon. By engaging with these Skeleton Forts, crews will fight through enemy waves and encounter Ashen Key Masters or Ashen Guardians before finally facing a Skeleton Lord! Upon their defeat, Skeleton Lords will not only drop the Stronghold Key but a set of Skeleton's Orders leading to a stash hidden somewhere nearby. In addition to regular Fort rewards, crews will find guaranteed Ashen Chests along with gifts to be returned to The Reaper’s Hideout!

Festival of Giving Mercenary Voyages

New time-limited Mercenary Voyages:

Gift Seeker of The Shores of Plenty | Time-limited
Gift Seeker of The Wilds | Time-limited
Gift Seeker of The Ancient Isles | Time-limited
Gift Seeker of Legends | Time-limited | For Pirate Legends only

New Items

Tomes of Power

Stitcher Jim and the Outpost stores both have new stocks of Ashen Dragon Set cosmetics, rewarding players for collecting the next volume of Ashen Tomes hidden inside recovered Ashen Chests. In the Festival of Giving update, players can recover Tomes of Power, allowing access to new Commendations and cosmetics including items from the clothing, weapon, item and ship sets. Players will continue to find Tomes of Curses to allow access to previous Ashen cosmetics.

Gifts

Skeleton crews have begun to seek out the scattered Gifts and hoard them at Skeleton Forts. Stitcher Jim offers players Gift Seeker Voyages to investigate the Forts and retrieve these gifts, but beware – rumours tell of the vicious Mutinous Helmsman protecting the hoard…

Humble Gift - 5
Generous Gift - 10

Maiden Voyage Cosmetics

Two new unlockable Cosmetics are available from uncovering secrets and finishing all the Commendations on the Maiden Voyage!

New Ashen Dragon Cosmetics

As stated before, six new Ashen Dragon Set items are available in return for delivering all the Tomes of Power to the Bilge Rats

Totalling 31,740‬ Gold

New Black Market Items

Stitcher Jim is in good spirits and has refreshed the Black Market with a range of new items. With the introduction of the Aristocrat Clothing Set, completion of the Mercenary Equipment Set and the eerie Nightshine Parrot Ship, he’s sure he has something to tempt you for your coinage.

Stitcher Jim has introduced the Black Market Archive, providing access to all previously released Black Market items. After their initial Black Market release at a discounted rate, items will be moved to this persistent store and remain on sale, but at full price. Get them early when you can!

Desirables for Doubloons

This month, players will have to put aside 310 Doubloons if they want to buy all the new items from the Black Market.

Aristocrat Clothing

Introducing the Aristocrat clothing set! The Aristocrat Jacket, Dress and Hat are all available for Doubloons.

Totalling 185 Doubloons

Mercenary Equipment

Also available for Doubloons this month are the remaining Mercenary Set items to help complete the set: the Mercenary Bucket, Fishing Rod, Lantern, Compass, Shovel, Speaking Trumpet, Spyglass and Tankard!

Totalling 125 Doubloons

Goodies for Gold

This month, players will have to put aside 1,022,990‬ Gold to buy everything new from the Black Market.

Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Clothing Items

For those pirates looking to reign over their rivals, this month brings a twist on the Imperial Sovereign clothing set. Players can acquire the full Stonewall Imperial Sovereign clothing set with gold!

Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Belt - 9,115
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Boots - 9,115
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Gloves - 9,115
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Shirt - 18,225
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Trousers - 18,225
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Eyepatch - 20,590
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Hook - 27,340
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Pegleg - 27,340
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Dress - 36,450
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Jacket - 45,565
Stonewall Imperial Sovereign Hat - 45,900

Totalling 266,980‬ Gold

Nightshine Parrot Ship Set

This month gives a twist to the Parrot ship set with the eerie Nightshine design. Players can purchase the complete Nightshine Parrot ship set with gold!

Totalling 756,010 Gold

New Emporium Items

With fresh goods smuggled into the Sea of Thieves each month, the Pirate Emporium has been restocked with rare goods and festive treats. Head to the Emporium from the Sea of Thieves main menu before jumping into the game, or at an Outpost via the store above the Order of Souls tent!

Spreading the festive cheer, the Pirate Emporium offers a range of discounts across older inventory items with discounts on pets, outfits, ships and emotes for the duration of the Content Update.

Counting Bundles, players will have to put aside a total of 8,126‬‬ Ancient Coins to purchase everything added to the Emporium (Note that Pet Outfits can only be purchased if the Player already owns the specific Pets).

Seasonal Items

For this month only, you can pick up discounted bundles for the Parakeet and Barbary, each dressed in a festive outfit.

Festival of Giving Weapon Bundle

Total Bundle Cost - 499 | Time-limited
Festival of Giving Cutlass - 249 | Time-limited
Festival of Giving Flintlock - 249 | Time-limited
Festival of Giving Blunderbuss - 249 | Time-limited
Festival of Giving Eye of Reach - 249 | Time-limited

Festival of Giving Pet Outfits

Capuchin Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited
Barbary Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited
Marmoset Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited
Macaw Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited
Parakeet Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited
Cockatoo Festival of Giving Outfit - 249 | Time-limited

Totalling 1,494 Ancient Coins

Festival of Giving Parakeet Bundle

Total Bundle Cost - 449 | Time-limited
Sun Kissed Parakeet
Parakeet Festival of Giving Outfit

Festival of Giving Barbary Bundle

Total Bundle Cost - 449 | Time-limited
Pale Ghost Barbary
Barbary Festival of Giving Outfit

New Permanent Pet Outfits

Aside from the Seasonal Festival of Giving Pet Outfits (see above), this update introduces the Pirate Legend Pet Outfits (only available for Pirate Legends and Kraken Pet Outfits.

Pirate Legend Pet Outfits

Pirate Legends can pick up something exclusive this month, with the introduction of the Pirate Legend pet outfits! Go to the pet section of the Pirate Emporium to purchase an outfit before heading to the Pet Chest to equip it.

Totalling 1,494 Ancient Coins

Kraken Pet Outfits

The popular Kraken-themed outfit, now for your loyal companion! Each pet can now dress to match its owner with this classic set. Go to the pet section of the Pirate Emporium to purchase an outfit before heading to the Pet Chest to equip it.

Totalling 1,494 Ancient Coins

New Emotes

The latest craze sweeping the Sea of Thieves, or perhaps some form of ancient crab worship? Whatever your reason, represent your love for crabs with this new dance emote.

Crab Dab Emote - 149

Storyteller Emote Bundle

A range of new storytelling emotes has been added, providing players with expressive tools for embellishing their tales. Show your crew how you sneaked onto a rival ship and destroyed their Gunpowder Keg – or tell them about that monster fish you nearly caught!

Bilge Rat Emote Bundle

Always felt a little out of place when surrounded by those serious pirate types? Looking for a spot of adventure, and maybe some trouble along the way? Pick up the Bilge Rats Persona Bundle, providing a fresh set of core emotes with big Bilge Rat attitude!

Total Bundle Cost - 999
Bilge Rat Cheer Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Clap Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Dance Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Point Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Make Friends Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Sit Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Sleep Emote - Bundle Only
Bilge Rat Wave Emote - Bundle Only

Hide & Sneak Emote Bundle

The Hide and Sneak Bundle offers a new set of emotes for stealthy pirates. Looking to sneak onto a rival’s ship and hide away, waiting to strike? This bundle contains both serious and silly options for your stowaway antics, with an emote given away for FREE! When using these emotes, your gamertag and title will be hidden automatically for as long as you stay silent. However, should you speak up your gamertag and title will quickly reappear, so keep quiet to stay hidden!

Total Bundle Cost - 299
Hide Emote - 0
Barrel Hide Emote - 149
Deck Hide Emote - 149
Pillar Hide Emote - 149

Charity Items

A new Charity tab has been added to the Pirate Emporium, offering items available for Ancient Coins on behalf of a great cause. Purchase the Noble Pathfinder Sails and all proceeds from the purchase are donated to SpecialEffect. Visit www.seaofthieves.com/charities for terms and conditions!

Noble Pathfinder Sails - 599

New Commendations, Titles & Achievements

Commendations

The Following Commendations are available with the Festival of Giving Content Update

Maiden Voyage Commendations

"Learn the ropes on your first adventure, the passage to the Sea of Thieves"

Unto the Horizon → Reach the Sea of Thieves. | Unlocks the Pirate Lord Jacket in the Vanity Chest.
A Storied Crossing → Discover all (10) of The Pirate Lord's Journals on Old Sailor Isle.
Hidden Secrets → Open the hold of the Magpie’s Fortune.
A Fine Catch → Catch a fish whilst on the Maiden Voyage.
Yer Boat → Discover the rowboat on the Old Sailor's Isle.
A Hearty Meal → Cook some chicken on Old Sailor's Isle.
Saluting the Pirate Lord → Fire a cannon from the wreck of the Magpie’s Fortune.
The Adventure Begins... → Complete all Maiden Voyage Commendations. | Unlocks the Magpie’s Fortune Sails in the Ship Customisation Chest.

Ashen Treasures Commendations

Helmsman Hunted → Defeat The Mutinous Helmsman. | 10
Mutiny Crushed → Defeat The Mutinous Helmsman 10 times. | 20
Tied to the Wheel → Defeat The Mutinous Helmsman 25 times. | 30
Scoundrel Slain → Defeat The Two-Faced Scoundrel. | 10
Two Faces, One Fate → Defeat The Two-Faced Scoundrel 10 times. | 20
Facing the Inevitable → Defeat The Two-Faced Scoundrel 25 times. | 30
Duchess Destroyed → Defeat The Duchess. | 10
Duchess of Death → Defeat The Duchess 10 times. | 20
A Noble Defeat → Defeat The Duchess 25 times. | 30
Tome of Power I → Sell the Tome of Power I. | 15 | Unlocks Spyglass of the Ashen Dragon for purchase
Tome of Power II → Sell the Tome of Power II. | 15 | Unlocks Compass of the Ashen Dragon for purchase
Tome of Power III → Sell the Tome of Power III. | 15 | Unlocks Shovel of the Ashen Dragon for purchase
Tome of Power IV → Sell the Tome of Power IV. | 15 | Unlocks Bucket of the Ashen Dragon for purchase
Tome of Power V → Sell the Tome of Power V. | 15 | Unlocks Fishing Rod of the Ashen Dragon for purchase
Tome of Power Collector → Sell all 5 Tomes of Power. | 50 | Unlocks Flintlock of the Ashen Dragon for purchase

Mercenary Voyages Commendations

Humble Giving → Deliver a Humble Gift. | 5
Humble Giving for Many → Deliver 25 Humble Gifts. | 10
Humble Giving for All → Deliver 50 Humble Gifts. | 15
Generous Giving → Deliver a Generous Gift. | 10
Generous Giving for Many → Deliver 25 Generous Gifts. | 20
Generous Giving for All → Deliver 50 Generous Gifts. | 30
Charitable Giving → Give a Humble Gift to another crew and have it delivered. | 5
Charitable Giving for Many → Give 15 Humble Gifts to other crews and have them delivered. | 10
Charitable Giving for All → Give 30 Humble Gifts to other crews and have them delivered. | 15
Bountiful Giving → Give a Generous Gift to another crew and have it delivered. | 10
Bountiful Giving for Many → Give 15 Generous Gifts to other crews and have them delivered. | 20
Bountiful Giving for All → Give 30 Generous Gifts to other crews and have them delivered. | 30

Gift Seeker of The Shores of Plenty → Complete the Gift Seeker of The Shores of Plenty Voyage. | Time-limited | 5
Gift Seeker of The Wilds → Complete the Gift Seeker of The Wilds Voyage. | Time-limited | 5
Gift Seeker of The Ancient Isles → Complete the Gift Seeker of The Ancient Isles Voyage. | Time-limited | 5
Gift Seeker of the Sea of Thieves → Complete the Legendary Gift Seeker of the Sea of Thieves Voyage. | Time-limited | 15
Dedicated Gift Seeker → Complete a Gift Seeker Voyage in each of the three main regions. | Time-limited | 50

New Titles

The following are all the Titles introduced with the Festival of Giving Content Update

Title	Requirement
Seeker of Reaper’s Tribute	Complete a Gift Seeker Voyage in each of the three main regions. (time-limited)
Giver of Gifts	Complete all Humble, Generous, Bounteous and Charitable Giving Commendations. (time-limited)
Scholar of Power	Sell all 5 Tomes of Power.
Maiden Voyager	After braving the journey through the shroud you have reached the Sea of Thieves!

New Achievements

A range of Xbox achievements have been added for unlocking in-game Commendations. A total of 35 gamerscore is available to earn from this update, and these achievements will persist in the game for future updates.

Tome of Power I [5G]
Tome of Power II [5G]
Tome of Power III [5G]
Tome of Power IV [5G]
Tome of Power V [5G]
Tome of Power Collector [10G]

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 '''Festival of Giving''' is the name of the December 2019 Monthly [[Content Update]] for [[Sea of Thieves]], released on December the 11th and lasting until January the 15th, 2020.
-The Festival of Giving Content Update was preceded by the November [[The Seabound Soul (Content Update)]].
+The Festival of Giving Content Update was preceded by the November [[The Seabound Soul (Content Update)]] and followed by the January 2020 [[Legends of the Sea (Content Update)]].
 == New Features ==