Both a Q&S - Shields and... chocolate? :S

[Namine]

a) hm not sure, but probably not if by default they do not

b) technically yes, need to change their view ID to the same as buckler in the item database

c) currently for any RO server, custom sprite for anything beyond a headgear is a high level coding issue with addressing view IDs (anything is "technically" possible but it's a matter of if our team can do it, and even if they can, then how long does it take and is it worth the hassle)

d) either from next year, potential event prize reward (such as fairy auction or other events), or you'll have to buy from other players. Holiday seasonal hats are almost never in the hatter list: only the seasonal hats from a long, long time ago are there. We have not seen recent holiday special hats be included in hatter. As I stated already, fairy auction got the best chance of seeing a holiday-exclusive hat reappearing.