2026 UOF Halloween Decoration Contest

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2026 UOF Halloween Decoration Contest

It’s time for the Halloween Decoration Contest! We want to see your creepiest, spookiest, most creative haunted homes. Show off your sinister style and see if your house has what it takes to impress the judges!




Rules​

1. Deadline: All submissions must be posted by October 31st, 11:59PM CST. Anything posted after the deadline will be disqualified.

2. How to Enter: Post your screenshots in this thread only. This thread is for Forever contest submissions only. If you would like to discuss other players houses, you are free to do so outside this thread. Please be respectful.

3. One House per Player: You may submit one house on Ultima Online Forever. No side-by-side houses or sneaky extras! We will only judge within the four corners of your plot.

4. Original Work Only: Do not recycle old contest entries, copy designs from the web, or enter staff-created builds. Houses must be completely player-built and decorated. Players are free to work as a team, the rewards will be locked down in the winning houses.

5. Halloween Required: Your house can have any Halloweenesque theme (pirates, haunted carnival, twisted pumpkin patch, etc.), but it must include some form of Halloween decoration.

6. Coordinates Required: Include your house’s (X,Y) coordinates in your post so judges can visit in person. If we cannot access your house, we cannot judge it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do NOT use a sextant to get your coordinates. Use the provided map, with the coordinates in the upper left corner. Coord example (1111,1111). If your house is inside of an instance please provide the owners name.

7.We Judge Everything: Every floor and every corner will be judged. Make the most of your space! This includes your cellar!

Tips for Success ​

Have a Theme or Story: Whether it’s a haunted pirate cove, a twisted pumpkin patch, or a horror scene from pop culture, a clear theme or story makes your entry memorable. This also gives judges insight to your design choices. It can change a judges thoughts from "why would they put that here?!" to "Oh, that's why, then that's pretty cool."

Balance is Key: More is not always better. If your house looks like a box of Halloween deco exploded inside, your score will suffer. Likewise, empty or ignored areas will drag you down. You should strive to have a thoughtfully decorated area, that looks neither too busy or empty.

Attention to Detail: Sometimes the smallest touches are the coolest. Clever use of ordinary items in unexpected ways can really impress the judges.

A Note on Screenshots: We are not judging based on screenshots. The real judging will only take place in person when staff visits your house for inspection. Screenshots are mainly for other players to enjoy and to help staff confirm we are at the correct location. If you’re getting dangerously close to the deadline and holding off submission because you want to get that perfect screenshot, don’t risk missing the deadline! It’s always better to get your submission in on time, even if the screenshots aren’t quite perfect.

Don't be so hasty to clean up after Halloween: Please also keep your houses fully decorated until winners are announced, as judges will be visiting them after the submission deadline.

Rewards


First place: 10k dono, The Balron Blood Hand of Horror, and the Crimson Grimoire (2878 Bloodsplatter, silver slayer spellbook)

Second Place: The Blood Silver Hand of Horror and 5k Dono

Third Place: The Pumpkin Spice Hand of Horror and 2.5k Dono

All eligible participants will receive a moldy tombstone. (Turns with a deco tool.)

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