I think the problem about all these event suggestions etc. is that xp&gold gain system is not enough rewarding to be fun.
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This.
I honestly have zero interest in extra experience or gold gain, as that does not promote fun. Flying witches, pumpkin hats, snowballs, those are fun.
I want fun maps, not boring "oh lookee another village whoopidy fuckeroo."
I want holiday items like snowballs and candycans, not extra experience.
I want bizzaro moments like one-handed mauls or flying witches, not extra gold.