Trinket



Trinkets are little objects to collect and display. Some may be purchased at the palace shoppe, some may be won by defeating Brigand Kings or other monsters, some are given out as rewards for special oceanwide events, and some trinkets are only available from Ocean Masters and Ringers. They are displayed in the "Trinkets" section of the booty panel and do not decay. Trinkets may be displayed in scenes using the display case furniture item, and they may be equipped one-at-a-time in the booty panel to be seen by other pirates. (Note: untradeable trinkets cannot be placed in display cases.) The list of portrait items shows which trinkets may be held in portraits.

Some trinkets can only be created by Ringers, and are occasionally given out as prizes in tournaments or as rewards for other contests. Trinkets are not given out upon request. 'Do not'' ask an Ocean Master for a doll or other trinket. You will not get one.'''

Trinkets from Brigand Kings, sea monster hunts, and various expeditions can be used at a trading post, where they can be exchanged for various designs and other assorted goods.

Inscriptions
Some trinkets may be inscribed with a line of text containing no more than 100 characters. Those trinkets can only be inscribed once with the notable exception of the fruitcake. Some trinkets are auto-inscribed including those won from Brigand Kings, skellies, and zombies. Ocean Masters and Ringers can configure automated tournaments to auto-inscribe a trinket prize with the name of the tournament, the name of the winner, and/or the date on which the trinket was won. On inscribable trinkets, if there is no text present, players can add their own text (there is a 100 character limit).

Available trinkets
The following trinkets are available currently. Only a small percentage may be purchased. The rest must be won through contests, tournaments, or other challenges.

Medals
Most medals are available for purchase at the palace shoppe. They can all be inscribed. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Pins
Most pins are available for purchase at the palace shoppe. They can all be inscribed. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Ringer dolls
A doll is a special trinket depicting one of the Ringers. They are given out only by the Ringer who is depicted. They do not give out dolls on demand. If a Ringer retires, they no longer have the ability to magick up new dolls. Dolls can be inscribed, although they are almost always inscribed by the Ringer before being given to a player.

Brigand King dolls
Dolls of Brigand Kings first appeared in March 2013, when they were released as a Monthly Rewards Program prize.

In March 2013, the Admiral Finius doll was released. In April 2013, the Gretchen Goldfang doll. In May 2013, the Vargas the Mad doll. In June 2013, the Azarbad the Great doll. In July 2013, the Madam Yu Jian doll. In August 2013, the Widow Queen doll.

Other dolls
The ghost doll is available from Haunted Seas.

For Halloween 2012, pirates had a chance of winning special trinkets from Sea Monster Hunts and Brigand King battles. These trinkets could be traded in for skellie, werewolf, and/or zombie dolls. These dolls have subsequently been made available from trading posts.

Brigand King rewards
Upon defeating a Brigand King, each experienced* member aboard the ship will receive a special trinket particular to that king. These trinkets can be held in portraits. Brigand King trinkets are available in either six or seven colors, depending on the Brigand King. The color options are listed below each trinket.

* On subscription oceans, a pirate must be subscribed in order to receive their trinket from a Brigand King. On doubloon oceans, a pirate must have at least a pirate badge.

Atlantis rewards
Pirates that successfully voyage to Atlantis may be awarded one of several Atlantis trinkets. These trinkets may only be acquired from treasure chests collected during the voyage once the ship has divided booty in port. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Cursed Isles rewards
Pirates that successfully voyage to the Cursed Isles may be awarded one of several Cursed Isles trinkets. These trinkets may only be acquired from cursed chests collected during the voyage once the ship has divided booty in port. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Haunted Seas rewards
Pirates that successfully voyage to the Haunted Seas may be awarded one of several Haunted Seas trinkets. These trinkets may only be acquired from haunted chests collected during the voyage once the ship has divided booty in port. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Imperial Outpost rewards
Pirates that successfully voyage to an Imperial outpost may be awarded one of several Imperial outpost trinkets. These trinkets may only be acquired by defeating the soldiers in a swordfight. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Viking Raid rewards
Pirates that successfully defend a Governor's island from a Viking raid may be awarded one of several Viking trinkets. These trinkets may only be acquired by defeating the Vikings in a swordfight or rumble. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Black Market rewards
Pirates that purchase a black box from a black market may be awarded one of several black market trinkets. The color options are listed below each trinket.

These trinkets may be used (in bulk quantities, along with PoE) at a trading post to purchase a design for one of the rogue class ships.

Gold Box rewards
These trinkets may be used (in bulk quantities, along with PoE) at a trading post to purchase a design for one of the gold class ships. They can also be traded for a variety of unique rewards.

Pirates that purchase a gold box from a bank may be awarded one of several gold box trinkets. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Purchasable gifts
These trinkets are available in the palace shoppe. The band, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, exotic card, gemstone ring, greeting card, pie, and scroll may all be inscribed. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Beachcomber trinkets
These trinkets are frequently awarded in automated tournaments, contests, or as rewards from chests found in trips to Atlantis, the Cursed Isles, and the Haunted Seas. The color options are listed below each trinket.

Other available trinkets
These trinkets are frequently awarded in automated tournaments and contests. The color options are listed below each trinket.

The ribbon, fancy ribbon, signet ring, and all the flowers may be inscribed. The skull, tuft of fur, and zombie hand always come pre-inscribed.

Seasonal trinkets
The following trinkets are only available seasonally. All may be purchased from the palace shoppe, but only during specific times of the year, and some are also given as prizes in tournaments. Save for the original set of Valentine's Day trinkets and Christmas trinkets, all of the seasonal trinkets are designed by players.

Valentine trinkets
During the early months of the year, Valentine's Day trinkets are available for purchase at the palace shoppe. These trinkets were first available in 2006. The color options are listed below each trinket.

In 2011, new player-created trinkets were made available.

Chinese New Year trinkets
Beginning in February 2011, player-created Chinese-themed trinkets were available from the palace shoppe. All of those trinkets can be inscribed.

Two new trinkets were added in 2012.

Spring trinkets
During March, spring-themed trinkets are available from the palace shoppe. First available in 2010, these trinkets are all designed by players.

The event was run again in 2011, resulting in the following trinkets being added.

The event was run again in 2012, resulting in the following trinkets being added.

In March 2013, eleven new trinkets were added to the game.

Summer trinkets
During July to September, summer-themed trinkets are available from the palace shoppe. First available in 2010, these trinkets are all designed by players.

Nine new trinkets were added in 2011.

Nine new trinkets were added in 2012.

In June 2013, a further nine trinkets were added:

Autumn trinkets
Beginning from September, autumn-themed trinkets are available from the palace shoppe. First available in 2010, these trinkets are all designed by players.

Nine new trinkets were added in 2011.

Eight new trinkets were added in 2012.

Halloween trinkets
Beginning from mid-October, Halloween-themed trinkets are available from the palace shoppe. First available in 2010, these trinkets are all designed by players.

Six new player-designed Halloween trinkets were released in September 2011.

Three new player-designed Halloween trinkets were released in October 2012.

Trick or Trinket
During Halloween of 2012, an event called Trick or Trinket was run. During the event, a new series of trinkets representing candy could be won from Brigand Kings and Sea Monster Hunt locations. These trinkets could subsequently be exchanged at a trading post for monster doll trinkets, which could also be held in portraits.

Monster Dolls

With Release 2012-11-28, monster dolls were made available from trading posts for 50 monster trinkets each.

Christmas trinkets
Christmas trinkets are available in the latter months of the year. These trinkets were first available in 2006. The candy cane, holiday top, and the chocolate coins can be purchased. The others are only available through automated tournaments and other contests. All of these trinkets may be inscribed; however, the fruitcake is the only trinket that can be inscribed more than once. The color options are listed below each trinket.

In the fall of 2008 Apollo ran the Seasonal Trinket Designing event that was aimed at introducing player-created seasonal trinkets in the Palace Shoppe during the winter season. Among the 10 that were chosen, only 6 were temporarily implemented into the game.

The same event was run in 2009. As well as the previous years' trinkets being made available once again, seven new trinkets were added to the game.

In 2010, along with all previous trinkets becoming available, a further nine new player-created trinkets were added.

In 2011, along with all previous trinkets becoming available, a further seven new player-created trinkets were added.

In 2012, along with all previous trinkets becoming available, a further twelve new player-created trinkets were added.

Some Assembly Required
During Halloween of 2012, an event called Some Assembly Required was run. During the event, a new series of trinkets representing candy could be won from brigands and barbarians. These trinkets could subsequently be exchanged at a trading post for new furniture items.

Limited edition trinkets
Prior to July 2012, limited edition colors of certain existing trinkets were available through periodic promotion events. In July 2012, new trinkets were added that were not available outside of the promotions.

Chocolate Mystery Box
In September 2012, chocolate colored trinkets were potential prizes that could be won from chocolate mystery boxes, available as part of the Chocolate Mystery Box Promotion.

Ice Mystery Box
In January 2013, ice blue colored trinkets were potential prizes that could be won from ice mystery boxes, available as part of the Ice Box Promotion.

Plum Mystery Box
In July 2012, plum colored trinkets were potential prizes that could be won from plum mystery boxes, available as part of the Plum Mystery Box Promotion.

Spring Green Mystery Box
In March 2013, spring green colored trinkets were potential prizes that could be won from spring green mystery boxes, available as part of the Spring Green Promotion.

Wine Mystery Box
In November 2012, wine colored trinkets were potential prizes that could be won from wine mystery boxes, available as part of the Wine Mystery Box Promotion.

No longer available
Trinkets were released before trophies. Team competitions and meetups that took place before the trophy release had trinkets as prizes instead. The following trinkets were created to award very specific groups of players and will not be awarded again.

Zombie Apocalypse
During the 2005 Halloween events, a special contest was held which awarded all participants a limited edition, non-tradeable trinket. The limb attached to each body part was colored based on the team color which was awarded the prize.

Sea Battle trinkets
In late March 2006, the Sea Battle rating was removed from the game, and players who had a certain rank or experience automatically received trinkets. These are untradable and were inscribed as follows: "Awarded to for Ranking/Experience in Sea Battle ." Players were eligible to receive one of each type. For example, an Ultimate Sublime Sea Battler received both an Ultimate trinket and a Sublime trinket. The trinkets were available on the Ice Ocean in early March.

Rumble release
During the 2006 Rumble release events, a special contest was held which awarded all participants a limited edition, non-tradeable trinket. The color of the number on each trinket was based on the team color which was awarded the prize.

Foot Brawl 2006
Around the same time as the final stages of the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany, a Foot Brawl competition was held on every ocean. All those who participated were awarded a limited edition, non-tradeable trinket, depending on their team's finishing postion. The color of the football on each trinket was based on the team color which was awarded the prize.

Arrrmageddon: Escape The Cursed Seas
During the 2006 Halloween events, a special contest was held which awarded all participants a limited edition, non-tradeable trinket. The placement of each team was directly linked to the amount of Pieces of Eight that the team collectively amassed during the competition.

Santa Rampage
During the 2006 Holiday events, a special contest was held which awarded all participants a limited edition, non-tradeable trinket. The placement of each team was determined by how well each team did in 1-on-1 challenges during the competition.

Grand Crafting Puzzle Project (Round 1)
Players contributing significantly to the development of a Round 1 GCPP Proposal that made it to Phase 3 (prototype stage) received a Puzzled Fish trinket.

Grand Crafting Puzzle Project (Round 2)
Players contributing significantly to the development of a new Round 2 GCPP Proposal that made it to Phase 6 (prototype stage) received a Puzzled Fish trinket.

Other links

 * Commonly discussed ideas from Game Design
 * Snakeeye's Trinket Colour Chart
 * Howto:Use the My trinkets template - for adding trinket lists to pirate pages on YPPedia