2026 UOF Halloween Decoration Contest

Faytality

Faytality

Moderator
Staff member
2026 UOF Halloween Decoration Contest
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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
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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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SweetJesus

SweetJesus

Neophyte
I present my entry for the 2026 Halloween Decoration Contest.
All are welcome to explore, the plot is open to the public.
https://imgur.com/PngFX2L


Church of the Burning Son
Chapter 2: The Cemetery of the Forsaken

Last year, the Church of the Burning Son attempted the unthinkable: bringing Lucifer into the mortal world. Their plan depended on Winifred, a devoted cult member tasked with creating the perfect vessel for Lucifer. But Winifred failed. After countless unsuccessful experiments, the cult leader lost faith in her abilities. Winifred was removed from her position and replaced by Malachi, the Grave Shepherd.

Malachi is a ruthless practitioner who believes the answer the cult seeks lies not with the living, but with the dead. With this new belief, the cult abandoned its former sanctuary and relocated to an old, forgotten cemetery. Now surrounded by graves and decaying remains, its members can continue their unholy work undisturbed. Once again, they set fire to the trees, signaling that the Church of the Burning Son has arrived.

Two ancient crypts stand within the cemetery. One has been desecrated and transformed into a chamber for dark rituals, where cult members attempt to communicate with spirits of the underworld. The other contains the remains of a small child. Strangely, Malachi has forbidden anyone from disturbing this grave. No one knows why he has ordered it left untouched. Perhaps he wishes to leave the child's spirit in peace. The only other building on the grounds is the old groundskeeper's shed. Once used to store tools, it now serves a more sinister purpose. Inside stands an altar where those seeking to join the cult must make a blood sacrifice. Only after completing the ritual are they welcomed into the cult and shown its underground lair.

An old grandfather clock stands against the northern wall. What appears to be an ordinary timepiece conceals the entrance to the cult's underground lair. Deep beneath the cemetery lies Malachi's laboratory. Here, he works among preserved body parts, mysterious fluids, forbidden books, blacksmithing equipment, and even rudimentary living quarters. In this hidden space, Malachi can continue the experiments that Winifred could never perfect. But Malachi has discovered something his predecessor overlooked. Creating a vessel strong enough to contain Lucifer may require more than simply assembling the perfect body. For reasons known only to Malachi, his attention has now turned toward the small, untouched crypt above.
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