None of this would be an issue if they had implemented a costume/hat NPC like they had in guild wars 1. Yet for some reason they didn't do the logical thing.
Totally forgot about that little guy. It would resolve a lot of issues, and also make for some good face time with customers showing it as a one time purchase deal, and not what others may consider moneygrubbing.
You use normal keys to open the chests yes, there won’t be an additional chest type for Halloween, it’ll simply be that the existing black lion chests have new items that can be found in them during the 10 day Halloween festivities.
And also since I’m sure someone will ask this, yes there are loads of other Halloween rewards you can earn over the course of the festival that don’t come out of these chests!
And finally, make sure to be around on Sunday October 28th mid-day pacific time, you’re NOT going to want to miss it!
Wait whats that?!? Anets giving us options to acquiring items and not only costumes and keys from gem store?! Say it aint so! Nice too see a quote though for those that want it. They have to scroll down a little to see his post but /shrug