Look, let's be honest, Arthdal Chronicles has just rolled out a rather spooky pumpkin enhancement challenge event with its latest update. On top of that, the developers have teased a revamp of the tax system slated for late November through the improvement board, making waves in the community. So, what exactly went down in the official community over the past week? Weekly Forum Highlight is here to break it down for you.

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Spooky Pumpkin Enhancement Challenge Event!

Arthdal Chronicles has kicked off a delightfully spooky pumpkin enhancement challenge tailored for Halloween. Until November 11, you can rake in a total of 210 spooky pumpkins simply through attendance rewards. Enhance them and complete the collection codex to boost various stats including attack power +1, accuracy +1, defense +1, EXP acquisition +1%, critical resistance +1, and critical hit +1.

If your pumpkin enhancement goes south, don't worry too much, as you will receive a spooky talisman instead. Using this talisman grants a 30-minute buff featuring PvE accuracy +20, PvE attack +10, PvE defense +10, and PvE critical hit +5. It sounds like an absolute lifesaver for newcomers embarking on their journey in the New World who might find themselves struggling with tough main quests. The limited-time collection codex runs until 6 AM on November 18, after which all related items, including the talismans, will vanish into thin air.

Who am I? Spirit Quiz!

CM Nunbyeol, the ever-vigilant guardian of the Arthdal Chronicles forum, has prepared a cozy autumn spirit quiz event. All you need to do is carefully review the spirit characteristics described by Nunbyeol and figure out which spirit fits the bill. The clue goes like this: 'I am a cat who wants to become a rabbit. I am a rare spirit with a black tail and pink paw pads.' Everyone who checks out the questions during the event period and votes for the correct spirit will be handsomely rewarded with 3 11-draw spirit gift awakening summons. Head straight over to [this link] and join the event right now.

Got Questions? Issue Q&A

Q. Is there really no way to see party members' positions or directions?
A. Check your [Display]-[Combat] settings.

When you are tackling PvP or party dungeons in Arthdal Chronicles, it can sometimes be downright frustrating not knowing where your comrades are or which way they are facing. This is a particularly notorious headache for healers trying to keep everyone alive. When this happens, simply head into your [Display]-[Combat] settings and toggle [Display Party Member Info Center HUD] to 'on'. This will project party members' class icons, directions, and distances right in the middle of your screen, letting you rush to wherever healing is desperately needed.

Q. I am chronically broke on Silver.
A. Go hunting in the 'Serpent Scale Valley'.

If you are a newcomer starting fresh in the Arthdal Chronicles New World region, you are probably discovering that Silver vanishes faster than you can earn it. Crafting, gear enhancement, statues, costumes, skill acquisition books, and consumables eat up an absurd amount of funds. So, how on earth should you patch up that empty wallet? The absolute best recommendation is to head over to the Serpent Scale Valley timed dungeon for your daily grind.

Unlike other zones, Serpent Scale Valley boasts an astronomical Silver acquisition boost of +500%. If you make the most of your mandatory 1 hour of daily access alongside up to 8 hours of extra recharge time, you will stack up a respectable fortune of Silver. On top of that, you can snag plenty of glowing enhancement stones and vital blessings that actively trade on the marketplace.

This Week's Improvement Board

Tax Operation System Scheduled for Overhaul in Late November

In Arthdal Chronicles, taxes are collected on the first and third Monday of every month, then distributed differentially based on archipelago score rankings. However, back on the 7th, the developers implemented a temporary fix to significantly boost the integrated points acquired upon defeating archipelago bosses, aiming to ease the various burdens and anxieties tied to archipelago hunting becoming the core meta.

Naturally, this score-acquisition system via boss kills has sparked some genuine worries among the player base. The prevailing concern is that certain ultra-powerful alliances could easily spin up characters on separate servers, form pacts, and monopolize the tax revenue across those very servers. Players were desperately hoping for a fighting chance at survival even for relatively weaker servers.

Addressing these concerns, the Arthdal Chronicles team stated, 'Given the clear power gaps between servers, these are entirely valid worries to have. Since the temporary improvements have only just been rolled out, we plan to monitor the trends a bit longer. Furthermore, a total overhaul of the tax operation system is slated for our late November update. Once we see how things shake out following the changes, we will follow up with any necessary measures.' It certainly makes one wonder what kind of dramatic shifts are coming to the tax system next month. Adieu, mates!