Habbo Hotel: Origins News

[h3]Attention Anglers![/h3][p]Instead of one long derby, we’re running two fast-paced 25 minute rounds.
Twice the derbies. Twice the fish. Twice the chaos.[/p][p]The event begins Friday March 20th at 22:00 UTC.[/p][p]Start Times[/p]

• [p]22:00 UTC[/p]
• [p]6:00 PM EST[/p]
• [p]3:00 PM PST[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Event Format[/h3][p]This week’s Fishy Friday will run as two separate derby rounds.[/p][p]Each round includes:[/p]

• [p]5 minute registration period[/p]
• [p]25 minute fishing derby[/p]

[p]Registration windows will be very short, so make sure you are in the room and ready on time. During the registration window, you must register with NPC Bob located in InfoBus Park (Or any public fishing room) to participate. Once registration closes, the derby begins immediately.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Public vs Private Fishing[/h3][p]You may choose to fish in either Public Rooms or Private Rooms during the derby.[/p][p]It is recommended that you do not switch room types once the derby begins, as doing so can impact your tracking and placement. Choose your strategy wisely before you start casting.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Winners & Prizes[/h3][p]For each round:[/p]

• [p]Top 10 – Public Room Catches[/p]
• [p]Top 10 – Private Room Catches[/p]

[p]Each winner will receive:[/p]

• [p]1 Jade Gift Box[/p]
• [p]1 EC Token[/p]
• [p]1 Champion Trophy[/p]
• [p]Players cannot win twice.[/p]

[p]You are welcome to fish in both rounds, but if you place in one and also place in the other, your second placement will be disregarded and the next eligible angler will move up. If two anglers tied for the final placement have the same fish count, both anglers will win.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Leaderboards[/h3][p]You can track your catches and final standings using:[/p][p]HabboDerby.fish[/p][p]The site will display your final placement and catch totals during and after the derby.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Live Stream[/h3][p]Join me live on Twitch during the derby for some chill vibes and, of course, a classic episode of The Price Is Right.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Good luck out there anglers.[/p][p]-BobEc[/p]

[p]Join the community this week and try to win a chance of grabbing a Jade Gift Box - what’s inside? Only you may know.[/p][p]Please see below the schedule for this week, organised and hosted by our Event Creators.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]EVENT CREATORS’ SCHEDULE[/h3][p]Please see below the schedule for this week, organised and hosted by our Event Creators:[/p][p]16/03[/p][p]Trap Doors w/ MatthewEC @ 20:00 UTC[/p][p]17/03[/p][p]Fallin' Hazards w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 UTC
Testing Facility A w/ MatthewEC @ 20:00 UTC[/p][p]18/03[/p][p]Numbers In Chaos w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 UTC[/p][p]19/03 [/p][p]Chaos Races w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 UTC[/p][p]20/03[/p][p]Red Light, Green Light w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 UTC
Fishy Friday Double Dip w/ BobEC @ 22:00 (UTC)[/p][p]21/03[/p][p]Chaos Fridges w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 UTC[/p][p]Be sure to check the in-game Bulletin for any updates and new events that may occur throughout the week.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]PRIZES[/h3][p]For every event you win, each player will receive 1x Jade Gift Box, 1x EC Token & 1x Champion Trophy. [/p][p][/p][p]The Jade Gift Box holds a mystery prize; either a Jade rare or a Laduduck, you can read more regarding this here.[/p][p][/p][p]For more details regarding the EC Token, please read our in-depth explanation here.[/p][p]Please note, players can only win once per event. If there are multiple events in one day, you are able to compete and win in each of the events hosted that day. If the same event is hosted on multiple days of that week, you are also able to compete on the different days (unless stated by the host.) [/p]

[p]The question we asked: Should we introduce Functional Furni to the game? [/p][p]And... the community vote said YES. Functional Furni is officially on its way to Habbo Hotel: Origins![/p][h3]The results:[/h3]

• [p]✅ Global YES votes: 328 (82.9%)[/p]
• [p]❌ Global NO votes: 68 (17.1%)[/p]

[p]That’s a strong show of support from the community. And we're really happy about that![/p][p]When these items are released (watch the Bulletin 👁️), make sure to tag us on X @HabboOrigins with your creations 🔧[/p][p]- Harry[/p][p][/p]

[p]Over the past few weeks, many of you will have encountered Functional Furniture through Event Creator games around the Hotel. From puzzle rooms to races and quick-reaction challenges, these items have powered some of the most creative events we’ve seen so far.[/p][p]Now it’s time for the community to decide what happens next.[/p][p]🗳️ The Functional Furniture poll is now open and will run until the 16th.[/p][p]If you’d like to take part, head over to the InfoBus Park and cast your vote.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]What is Functional Furniture?[/h3][p]Functional Furniture adds a range of items that perform simple, clear actions inside a room.[/p][p]These pieces aren’t decorative, they’re designed to create interactive moments in games and rooms. Think of mechanics you may already know from the Hotel:[/p]

• [p]A lever that opens a door[/p]
• [p]A key that activates a lock[/p]
• [p]A gate that blocks or allows passage[/p]

[p]They behave much like classic Habbo mechanics such as rollers, teleporters, and one-way gates. Each item does one specific thing and responds to how players interact with it.[/p][p]Importantly, Functional Furni is not Wired. There’s no scripting, no programming, and no complicated automation systems. The idea is to keep things simple and intuitive, while still giving builders more tools to create games and interactive rooms.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Updated Voting Requirements[/h3][p]Alongside this poll, we’ve also made a small update to how voting works in the InfoBus.[/p][p]Previously, players only needed Habbo Club (HC) membership in order to vote. To help ensure that polls better represent active players in the Hotel, we’ve added an additional requirement.[/p][p]To vote in the InfoBus you must now have:[/p]

• [p]An active Habbo Club membership, and[/p]
• [p]A combined skill level of 30 across Fishing and Gardening[/p]

[p]This change is intended to reduce the number of bots and alternate accounts attempting to influence votes, while keeping the process accessible to regular players who spend time in the Hotel.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Tackling Fraud and Abuse[/h2][p]We’ve also recently made some changes behind the scenes to help reduce fraudulent purchases and the movement of items created through payment abuse.[/p][p]For accounts with New or Limited account standing, certain items purchased from the catalogue, particularly rares and Funky Friday furniture, will now be temporarily account-bound for 72 hours after purchase.[/p][p]The buying experience itself hasn’t changed. You can still purchase items normally from the catalogue, but during that short window the item cannot be traded.[/p][p]This delay gives payment providers time to flag potential issues with transactions before those items begin circulating through the trading economy.[/p][p]We also want to be very clear about something here.[/p][p]We’re aware that some players knowingly participated in trading items that were created through fraudulent purchases. While we’re not taking action against those users at this time, we’re disappointed to see members of the community choosing to take advantage of that situation. We won’t be so lenient next time.[/p][p]Habbo Hotel: Origins works best when players treat the economy, and each other, fairly. Going forward, we expect better.[/p][p]🗳️ Voting is open now and closes on the 16th.[/p][p]Head to the InfoBus Park, cast your vote, and help decide whether Functional Furniture becomes part of the future of Habbo Hotel: Origins.[/p]

[p]Join the community this week and try to win a chance of grabbing a Jade Gift Box - what’s inside? Only you may know. [/p][p]However, before we list this week's schedule, we have an announcement! [/p][p]VincentEC (known as Vincent) has officially joined the Event Creators team![/p][p] [/p][p]Vincent brings extraordinary talent, creativity, and a sharp mind to every event they organise and host. Best known for events such as Hidden Treasure and The Great Habbo Quiz, Vincent has consistently delivered engaging and memorable experiences for players. We’re confident Vincent will continue to bring fresh, exciting, and innovative events to the community.[/p][p]Be sure to keep an eye out for VincentEC’s upcoming activities—there’s plenty of fun, competition, and surprises ahead for everyone who joins in.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Please see below the schedule for this week, organised and hosted by our Event Creators:[/p][p] 10/03[/p]

• [p]Numbers in Chaos w/ SpidercidesEC @ 02:00 (UTC)[/p]
• [p]Testing Facility C w/ Matthew EC @ 20:00 UTC[/p]

[p]11/03[/p]

• [p]Chaos Races w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 (UTC)[/p]

[p]12/03[/p]

• [p]Keyholder w/ BobEC @ 23:00 UTC[/p]

[p]13/03 [/p]

• [p]Fishy Friday (Public & Private) w/ BobEC @ 22:00 (UTC)[/p]
• [p]Numbers in Chaos w/ SpidercidesEC @ 01:00 (UTC) [/p]

[p]14/03[/p]

• [p]Red Light, Green Light w/ SpidercidesEC @ 02:00 (UTC)[/p]

[p]Be sure to check the in-game Bulletin for any updates and new events that may occur throughout the week.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]PRIZES[/h3][p][/p][p]For every event you win, each player will receive 1x Jade Gift Box, 1x EC Token & 1x Champion Trophy. [/p][p][/p][p]The Jade Gift Box holds a mystery prize; either a Jade rare or a Laduduck, you can read more regarding this here.[/p][p][/p][p]For more details regarding the EC Token, please read our in-depth explanation here.[/p][p]Please note, players can only win once per event. If there are multiple events in one day, you are able to compete and win in each of the events hosted that day. If the same event is hosted on multiple days of that week, you are also able to compete on the different days (unless stated by the host.) [/p]