Greetings Fellow Avatars!
Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:
- Make A Difference – Water.org Charity Drive by Rize Up Gaming
- Hangout of the Avatar: Release 17 Postmortem
- Player Owned Town Submission Form (BETA) Now Available
- Shroud of the Avatar SoundCloud Playlist
- The New Britannia Theater Troupe Presents: Aurum Berries
- Pledge Stats Update
- New Asset Pack: Full Founders Armor Set Updated
- In-game Community Weekend Events
- Blade of the Avatar Pledge Reward and Add-Ons Expire May 31
- Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items
- Changes to Store Credit Conversions
- Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers
- How to Cancel Monthly Layaway Payment Plans
- Upcoming Events
Make A Difference – Water.org Charity Drive by RizeUpGaming
Rize Up Gaming (www.twitch.tv/rizeupgaming) is a company, founded in September 2012, with the intentions of curbing bullying, sexism, gender discrimination, and hate speech on all gaming platforms. Their goal is to promote fun gaming without negativity. Rize Up Gaming uses a staff of streamers to keep their channel running and to fundraise for many different charities throughout the year.
This month’s fundraiser is for Water.org, an organization that brings water to those who cannot get clean, safe water. Rize Up Gaming will be running this marathon from 7PM CDT on May 21st until 2AM CDT on May 25th with a goal of $1500 USD. On May 23rd, starting from 2PM CDT until 10PM CDT, Rize Up Gaming will be streaming Shroud of the Avatar community events and conversing with members of the community throughout the event. If you would like to donate directly to the event, you may do so on this page: http://give.water.org/f/RizeUpGaming/
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Additionally, as part of Portalarium’s founding purpose to promote good will and make a positive difference in the world, we’ve added our first “Make a Difference” charity items to the Add-On Store. For each of these items you purchase, Portalarium will donate 50% of its share of the purchase price to the designated charity. By purchasing these items, you are helping to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. These first items are dedicated to Water.org, a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Learn more here: water.org
In keeping with the water theme, our first Make A Difference charity items include:
Wishing Well – Water.org Charity
Not only does this magical Wishing Well look stylish in your yard, but when you throw coins in it there is a random chance that you will receive something in return! And as an added bonus, wearing the Water Magic Cloak increases your chance to receive an item from the Wishing Well.
