Avatar's Update

This archive lists the news items that appeared at the Shroud of the Avatar News section on the main page of SotA Wiki, in descending order.

July 17, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #390: Player-Owned Town Interconnection Teleporters Preview! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.17.07: Player-Owned Town Interconnection Teleporters Preview! ~ Latest news Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Double EXP Continues! ~ New Vault Round! ~ Latest Store Additions: Stiletto Heels & More! ~ July Login Reward: Picnic Table & Bench Set! ~ R79 Reward Program Login Items: Lord British & Summer Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ornate Greenhouse 4-Story Row Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Whyte Roc Museum Features New Art Pieces ~ Community Event: Orchestral Stones Rendition Revealed ~ Community Event: New Stream Announced by Shaner9er ~ Community Event: Lys & Novia Market Enigma ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 10, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #389: Lord British Castle Preview! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.10.07: Lord British’s Castle Preview! ~ Latest news Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Double EXP Continues! ~ New Vault Round! ~ Latest Store Additions: Lord British 2020 Birthday Cake, Stiletto Heels & More! ~ July Login Reward: Picnic Table & Bench Set! ~ R79 Reward Program Login Items: Lord British & Summer Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ornate Greenhouse 4-Story Row Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Catnip Games PvP Collections Tourney ~ Community Event: Beran’s Reach Artwork Revealed ~ Community Event: Lord British’s Birthday & Release 79 Celebration ~ Community Event: Lys & Novia Market Enigma ~ Community Event: Beat of Novia in Crystal Cove ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 3, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #388: Tanglemire Sneak Peek! Lord British Birthday Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.03.07: Tanglemire Sneak Peek! ~ Lord British Birthday Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Crowns, Deeds & Two Hour Flash Sales! ~ Double EXP Continues! ~ New Vault Round! ~ New Store Additions: Lord British 2020 Birthday Cake, Stiletto Heels & More! ~ July Login Reward: Picnic Table & Bench Set! ~ R79 Reward Program Login Items: Lord British & Summer Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ornate Greenhouse 4-Story Row Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Catnip Games PvP Collections Tourney ~ Community Event: Black Rose Chronicles 9 ~ Community Event: Lord British’s Birthday & Release 79 Celebration ~ Community Event: Fireworks, Giveaways, and Fun! ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule! ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 25, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #387: Play Release 79 Now! New Adventure Scene: Spindelskog! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.25.06: New Adventure Scene: Spindelskog! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Player-Owned Town News! ~ New Scene Difficulty Tier Markers! ~ Reward Item Collections! ~ Crowns, Deeds & Two Hour Flash Sales! ~ New Store Additions: BBQ Smoker Cooking Station & More! ~ July Login Reward: Picnic Table & Bench Set! ~ R79 Reward Program Login Items: Lord British & Summer Theme! ~ New Vault Round! ~ Double EXP Continues! ~ World & UI Changes ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ Combat Balance & Changes ~ Updated Player-Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun Lighthouse Village Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Special Celebration ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: The New Lys & Novia Market Lottery ~ Community Event: The Beat of Novia Returns ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: Fireworks, Giveaways, and Fun! ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 19, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #387: Dynamically Scaled Scene: Myrkur! Lord British & Atos Q&A Livestream! – 2020.19.06: Dynamically Scaled Scene: Myrkur! ~ Lord British & Atos Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ New Vault Round! ~ Latest Store Additions: Steam Pipe Sets & Town Improvement Items! ~ Double EXP Returns! ~ June Login Reward: Floppy Beach Hat! ~ R78 Reward Program Login Items: Beach Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun Lighthouse Village Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Summer Showdown Group Combat Event ~ Community Event: Gixtravaganza Jubilee 2020 ~ Community Event: The New Lys & Novia Market Lottery ~ Community Event: The Snugs Harbor Sashay with DJ Darkstarr ~ Community Event: 6th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: The Beat of Novia Returns ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: Fireworks, Giveaways, and Fun! ~ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/black-sails-chronicles-forward-from-blood-bay.163260/ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands] ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 12, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #385: Armor Durability Changes! New Ability: Provoking Shout! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.12.06: Armor Durability Changes! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ New Ability: Provoking Shout! ~ Episode 2 Access update! ~ New Store Items: Steam Pipe Sets & Town Improvement Items! ~ New Vault Round! ~ Double EXP Returns! ~ June Login Reward: Floppy Beach Hat! ~ R78 Reward Program Login Items: Beach Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun Lighthouse Village Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Release 78 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Summer Showdown Group Combat Event ~ Community Event: The New Lys & Novia Market Lottery ~ Community Event: The Snugs Harbor Sashay with DJ Darkstarr ~ Community Event: 6th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 5, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #384: Vault Round Automation! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.05.06: Vault Round Automation! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Latest Store Items: Male & Female Shopkeeper Outfits, Electric Katanas & More! ~ June Login Reward: Floppy Beach Hat! ~ R78 Reward Program Login Items: Beach Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun Lighthouse Village Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Summer Showdown Group Combat Event ~ Community Event: 6th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 28, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #383: Play Release 78 Now! Dynamically Scaled Difficulty! Shadow Creatures Preview! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.28.05: Dynamically Scaled Difficulty! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Shadow Creatures Preview! ~ June Login Reward: Floppy Beach Hat! ~ R78 Reward Program Login Items: Beach Theme!] ~ Packaging Items for Trade Available! ~ Latest Store Items: Male & Female Shopkeeper Outfits, Electric Katanas & More! ~ Obsidian & Island Vault Round! ~ Packaging Items for Trade Available! ~ World & UI Changes ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ Combat Balance & Changes ~ Updated Player Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Giant Lich Statue (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney ~ Community Event: Silverdale Market Fishing Contest ~ Community Event: Celtic/Irish Celebration ~ Community Event: 6th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: Concert by the Sea ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 22, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #382: Official PvP Event Trophies! Crowns, Deed Upgrades & Two Hour Flash Sales! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.22.05: Official PvP Event Trophies! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Crowns, Deed Upgrades & Two Hour Flash Sales! ~ Obsidian & Island Vault Round! ~ New Store Items: Male & Female Shopkeeper Outfits, Electric Katanas & More! ~ May Login Reward: Greenery Day Potted Plant! ~ R77 Reward Program Login Items: “May the Fourth” Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Giant Lich Statue (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Release 77 Dance Party! ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney! ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party! ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Community Event: Streaming with Dinheru ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 15, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #381: Female Shopkeeper Outfit Preview! Two Hour Flash Sales! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.15.05: Female Shopkeeper Outfit Preview! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Two Hour Flash Sales! ~ Latest Store Items: Dark Shogun Armor, Electric Katanas & More! ~ Riding Outfits & Pack Animals Vault Round! ~ May Login Reward: Greenery Day Potted Plant! ~ R77 Reward Program Login Items: “May the Fourth” Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Giant Lich Statue (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Mythical Dance Party in Ordinis Mortis! ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney! ~ Community Event: 2nd Annual Novia Market Fishing Contest! ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party! ~ Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Community Event: Lunch With Laz & Jack ~ Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 8, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #380: Gathering & Meticulous XP Rewards Update! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.08.05: Gathering & Meticulous XP Rewards Update! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Riding Outfits & Pack Animals Vault Round! ~ Latest Store Items: Dark Shogun Armor, Electric Katanas & More! ~ May Login Reward: Greenery Day Potted Plant! ~ R77 Reward Program Login Items: “May the Fourth” Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Giant Lich Statue (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney! ~ Community Event: Riptown Creek Rat Race! ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Community Event: Fish Finder Contest ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Community Event: Lunch With Laz & Jack ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 30, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #379: Play Release 77 Now! New Adventure Scene: Bunker C! Dark Shogun Outfit! New Store Items: Electric Katanas, Ivy & More! Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.30.04: New Adventure Scene: Bunker C! ~ Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Dark Shogun Outfit! ~ New Store Items: Electric Katanas, Ivy & More! ~ May Login Reward: Greenery Day Potted Plant! ~ R77 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: “May the Fourth” Theme! ~ Sky Navy Vault Round! ~ Spindelskog Adventure Scene Preview! ~ World & UI Changes ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ Combat Balance & Changes ~ Updated Player Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Giant Lich Statue (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney! ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Community Event: Fish Finder Contest ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Community Event: Lunch With Laz & Jack ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule  ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 24, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #378: Cellblock C Update! Latest News with Atos & Darkstarr Livestream! – 2020.24.04: Adventure Scene Update: Cellblock C! ~ Friday Livestream: Atos Haircut! Darkstarr Update! Cellblock C! ~ Extra POT NPCs, Buildings and Devotionals Available Soon! ~ Sky Navy Vault Round! ~ New Store Items: Decorative Urns & Vases! ~ Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Completion & Update! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ April Login Reward: Bunny Ears! ~ Release 76 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: Springtime Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Elven 3-Story w/Dual Cabanas Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Release 76 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Black Sails Saga – From the New Lands ~ Community Event: Fish Finder Contest ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Community Event: Lunch With Laz & Jack ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragonfight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 17, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #377: Developer Run In-Game Events Coming! Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.17.04: Developer Run In-Game Events Coming! ~ Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ New Store Items: Decorative Urns & Vases! ~ Springtime Vault Round 2! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Completion & Update! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ April Login Reward: Bunny Ears! ~ Release 76 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: Springtime Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Elven 3-Story w/Dual Cabanas Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Fish Finder Contest ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Lunch With Laz & Jack ~ Virtue Radio Weekly Schedule ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 10, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #376: New Rustic Antique Shop (Town Home)! Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.10.04: New Rustic Antique Shop (Town Home)! ~ Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ New Store Items: Cloth & Leather Aether Aviator Helmets! ~ Springtime Vault Round 2! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Completion & Update! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ April Login Reward: Bunny Ears! ~ Release 76 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: Springtime Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Elven 3-Story w/Dual Cabanas Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Fish Finder Contest ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 3, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #375: Spindelskog Adventure Scene Update! Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.03.04: Spindelskog Adventure Scene Update! ~ Latest News and Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ Bard Skill Tree is Live! ~ Party Size Increases to 12! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Final Bracket Underway! ~ The Arch Lapin Returns! ~ Latest Store Items: Tulip Flower Arrangement & Dyable Lepus Masks! ~ Deed Upgrades 30% Off! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ Megalopolis: New Town Size Available! ~ Springtime Vault Round! ~ April Login Reward: Bunny Ears! ~ Release 76 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: Springtime Theme! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Elven 3-Story w/Dual Cabanas Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: 2nd Annual Novia Market Easter Egg Hunt ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry on Virtue Radio ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Rodasurf ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 26, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #374: Play Release 76 Now! Lord of the Isle Statesman Outhouse! Q&A Friday Livestream! – 2020.27.03: The Lord of the Isle Statesman Outhouse! ~ Q&A Friday Livestream! ~ April Login Reward: Bunny Ears! ~ Release 76 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: Springtime Theme! ~ Springtime Vault Round! ~ New Store Items: Tulip Flower Arrangement & Dyable Lepus Masks! ~ An Old Favorite Returns! ~ Interactive Fancy Toilet Paper Holder! ~ The Arch Lapin Returns! ~ Deed Upgrades 30% Off! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Underway! ~ Megalopolis: New Town Size Available! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Party Size Increase in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Bard Skills in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ World & UI Changes ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ Combat Balance & Changes ~ Updated Player-Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon Dry Dock Town Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Britannian Mining Company Recruitment Event! ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 20, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #373: Sneak Peek into “Bunker C” Adventure Scene! Atos Q&A Livestream! – 2020.20.03: Sneak Peek into “Bunker C” Adventure Scene! ~ Atos Q&A Livestream! ~ Packaging Items for Trade in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Double Experience Points Continue! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Underway! ~ Megalopolis: New Town Size Available! ~ Darkstarr Vault Round Part II! ~ Latest Store Items! ~ Party Size Increase in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Bard Skills in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ March Login Reward: Leprechaun Hat! ~ Release 75 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: St. Patrick's Day Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon Dry Dock Town Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Release 75 Dance Party! ~ Community Event: Britannian Mining Company Recruitment Event! ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 13, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #372: Mistrendur: Land Rush Starts Tomorrow! Episode 2 Q&A Livestream! – 2020.13.03: Mistrundur: Land Rush Starts Tomorow! ~ Episode 2 Q&A Livestream! ~ Megalopolis: New Town Size Available! ~ Darkstarr Vault Round II! ~ New Store Items: Fancy Sink & Fancy Toilet with Geometric Patterns! ~ Lord Darkstarr Sighting! ~ Party Size Increase in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Bard Skills in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Streaming the Player Test Environment (QA) Now Permitted! ~ March Login Reward: Leprechaun Hat! ~ Release 75 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: St. Patrick's Day Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon Dry Dock Town Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Britannian Mining Company Recruitment Event! ~ Community Event: Release 75 Dance Party! ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry Return to Virtue Radio! ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party! ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 6, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #371: Party Size Limits Increasing! Fishing Contest & Trivia Livestream Today! – 2020.06.03: Party Size Limits Increasing! ~ Fishing Contest & Trivia Livestream Today! ~ New Store Items: Gothic Furniture and Chandeliers and More! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Update! ~ Bard Skills in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ Darkstarr Vault Round! ~ March Login Reward: Leprechaun Hat! ~ Release 75 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: St. Patrick’s Day Theme! ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon Dry Dock Town Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry Return to Virtue Radio! ~ Project to Support: Jar Wars ~ Project to Support: Dragon Fight ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 28, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #370: Play Release 75 Now! Universal Broadcast Orb Transformed! Land Rush Q&A Livestream! – 2020.28.02: Universal Broadcast Orb Transformed! ~ Land Rush Q&A Livestream with Atos Today! ~ New Store Items: Dyable Heraldry Gustball Uniforms and More! ~ Mistrendur: Land Rush Update! ~ Darkstarr Vault Round! ~ March Login Reward: Leprechaun Hat! ~ Release 75 Reward Program Exclusive Login Items: St. Patrick’s Day Theme! ~ Bard Skills in Player Test Environment (QA)! ~ World & UI Changes ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ Combat Balance ~ Updated Player-Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Podcasts & Poetry Return to Virtue Radio! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 21, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #369: Mistrendur Land Rush Guidance! Darkstarr & Atos Livestream Today! New Store Items! – 2020.21.02: Mistrendur: Land Rush Guidance! ~ Darkstarr & Atos Livestream Today! ~ Kobold Vault Round! Hrrrrk! ~ New Store Items: NPC Conversationalists and More! ~ February Login Reward: Breathe Hearts Emote ~ Release 74 Reward Program Items: Valentine's Day Theme ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Release 74 Dance Party! ~ Community Event: Traveling Swap Meet! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 14, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #368: New Continent Update! Valentine’s Dinner Community Livestream Today! New Store Items! – 2020.14.02: Mistrendur: Episode 2 Continent Update! ~ Valentine’s Dinner Community Livestream Today! ~ Kobold Vault Round! Hrrrrk! ~ New Store Items ~ Valentine’s Day 20% Crown & Deed Upgrade Sale! ~ February Login Reward: Breathe Hearts Emote ~ Release 74 Reward Program Items: Valentine’s Day Theme ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Sequanna Fashion Show! ~ Community Event: Festival of the Avatar Heraldry Contest! ~ Community Event: Release 74 Dance Party! ~ Community Event: Traveling Swap Meet! ~ Community Event: 4th Annual Valentine Dinner! ~ Community Event: Festival of Sequanna ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 7, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #367: Release 74 Livestream Today! Combat Balance & LOTI Mansion Tour! – 2020.07.02: New Lord of the Isle Mansions! ~ Combat Balance & Lord of the Isle Mansion Livestream Today! ~ Bard Skills Update ~ Valentine’s Day Vault Round ~ February Login Reward: Breathe Hearts Emote ~ Release 74 Reward Program Items: Valentine’s Day Theme ~ New Store Items ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home (No Trade) ~ Community Event: Sequanna Fashion Show! ~ Community Event: Festival of the Avatar Heraldry Contest! ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party! ~ Community Event: DJ Asclepius Rock’in a Different Schedule! ~ Community Event: 4th Annual Valentine Dinner! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 31, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #366: Play Release 74 Now! Exploring The Clink Livestream Today! – 2020.31.01: Release 74 is Live! ~ Exploring The Clink Livestream Today! ~ Valentine’s Day Vault Round ~ February Login Reward: Breathe Hearts Emote ~ Release 74 Reward Program Items: Valentine’s Day Theme ~ Story and Scenes Changes ~ Teaser Pictures of Episode 2 Overworld Map ~ New Tamable Creatures! ~ User Interface & Player Scripted NPC Dialogue System ~ Crafting & Economy Changes ~ New Store Items ~ Combat Balance ~ Bard Skills Inbound! ~ Updated Player-Owned Towns ~ Bug Fixes ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Dry Docked Huge Pirate Galleon (Vault Edition) ~ Community Event: Reaching Out-Rising Up Support Group! ~ Community Event: Festival of the Avatar Heraldry Contest! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 24, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #365: Upper Tears Reborn & Livestream Today! – 2020.24.01: Upper Tears Reborn ~ Upper Tears Reborn Livestream ~ FLASH SALE: Crowns of the Obsidian 20% Off All Weekend! ~ Winter Vault Round ~ January Login Reward: Krampus Statue ~ Release 73 Reward Program Items: Winter Holiday Theme ~ Streaming Reward Program ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Dry Docked Huge Pirate Galleon (Vault Edition) ~ Community Event: Virtue Radio Release Party Hosting & Holiday Coverage Planning! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 10, 2020

 * Avatar’s Update #364: Shroud 2020 Vision Livestream Today! – 2020.10.01: Shroud 2020 Vision ~ 2020 Vision Livestream Today ~ Winter Vault Round ~ January Login Reward: Krampus Statue ~ Release 73 Rewards Program Items: Winter Holiday Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Community Event: Calling all Pirates and Others all Across Novia! ~ Community Event: Release 73 Dance Party with DJ Darkstarr ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 20, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #363: Release 73 Livestream Today! Lot Upgrades and Crown Sales! – 2019.20.12: Release 73 Livestream Today ~ Lot Upgrades & Crown Sales + New Winter Vault Round ~ December Login Reward: Holly Wreath Hat with Sparklers ~ Release 73 Reward Program Items: Winter Holiday Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Sneak Peeks & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Viking Three-Story Stronghold (Vault Edition) ~ Community Event: Release 72 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Immortal City Annual Yule Ball ~ Community Event: Hit me with your Best Shot Holiday Giveaway ~ Community Event: 2nd Annual Novia Market Yuletide Giveaway ~ Community Event: 5th Annual New Years Eve Party ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 13, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #362: Play Release 73 Now! Sneak Peeks Livestream Today! Lot Upgrades and Crown Sales! – 2019.13.12: Play Release 73 Now! ~ Sneak Peeks: Episode 2 Map, Bards, etc. Livestream Today ~ Lot Upgrades & Crown Sales + New Winter Vault Round ~ December Login Reward: Holly Wreath Hat with Sparklers ~ Release 73 Reward Program Items: Winter Holiday Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Player GM Tools & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Viking Three-Story Stronghold (Vault Edition) ~ Community Event: Release 72 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 73 – Ordinis Mortis ~ Community Event: Hit me with your Best Shot Holiday Giveaway ~ Community Event: 2nd Annual Novia Market Yuletide Giveaway ~ Community Event: 5th Annual New Years Eve Party ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 6, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #361: R73 on QA! Player GM Tools Livestream Today! Lot Upgrades and Crown Sales! – 2019.06.12: Release 73 on QA ~ Player GM Tools Livestream Today ~ Lot Upgrades & Crown Sales + New Winter Vault Round ~ December Login Reward: Holly Wreath Hat with Sparklers ~ Release 72 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme 2 ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 72 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Hit me with your Best Shot Holiday Giveaway ~ Community Event: 2nd Annual Novia Market Yuletide Giveaway ~ Community Event: 5th Annual New Years Eve Party ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 29, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #360: Lot Upgrades and Crown Sales! December Login Reward! – 2019.29.11: Lot Upgrades & Crown Sales ~ December Login Reward: Holly Wreath Hat with Sparklers ~ Release 72 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme 2 ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 72 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Hit me with your Best Shot Holiday Giveaway ~ Community Event: What happened at River’s Cross in Jade Valley? ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 22, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #359: Crown Sale! Play Release 72 Now! R72 Livestream Today! – 2019.22.11: Play Release 72 Now! ~ R72 Livestream Today ~ Crown Sale & 11/22 Crown Shop Updates ~ November Login Reward: Turkey Statue ~ Release 72 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme 2 ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Lua & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: What happened at River’s Cross in Jade Valley? ~ Project to Support: Pantheon ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 15, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #358: R72 on QA! LUA Livestream Today! – 2019.15.11: Release 72 on QA ~ LUA Livestream Today ~ 11/15 Crown Shop Updates ~ November Login Reward: Turkey Statue ~ Release 71 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 71 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 71 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: What happened at River’s Cross in Jade Valley? ~ Community Event: 1st Annual Skalabrekka Feast Party of Einherjar ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 8, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #357: R71 Livestream Today with Lava Fishing Contest! Spooky Recurring Items Expire Today! – 2019.08.11: Release 71 Livestream Today ~ 11/8 Crown Shop Updates ~ November Login Reward: Turkey Statue ~ 71 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Q&A & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 71 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party ~ Community Event: What happened at River’s Cross in Jade Valley? ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 1, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #356: Play Release 71 Now! Q&A Livestream Today! - 2019.01.11: Play Release 71 Now! ~ Questions & Answers Livestream Today ~ Release 71 Livestream ~ 11/1 Crown Shop Updates ~ November Login Reward: Turkey Statue ~ Release 71 Reward Program Items: Fall Theme ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Haunted Homes Tour & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Immortal City’s Annual Halloween Ball & Costume Contest ~ Community Event: Halloween Party – Britt Mart ~ Community Event: What happened at River’s Cross in Jade Valley? ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 25, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #355: Q4 & 2020 Schedule Updates! Release 71 on QA! Haunted Homes Tour Today! - 2019.25.10: Q4 & 2020 Schedule Updates ~ Release 71 on QA (Live next Thur!) ~ Haunted Homes Tour Livestream Today ~ 10/25 Crown Shop Updates ~ October Login Reward: Skull Mask ~ Release 70 Reward Program Items: Spooky! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube)  ~ Upcoming Events Calendar  ~ Meretz: Win a Haunted Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event ~ Community Event: Halloween Fishing Contest ~ Community Event: Murder in Blackrock Cove ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 18, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #354: Release 71 on QA this Weekend! Freshwater Fishing Contest Today! – 2019.18.10: Release 71 on QA this Weekend ~ Freshwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today ~ 10/18 Crown Shop Updates ~ October Login Reward: Skull Mask ~ Release 70 Reward Program Items: Spooky! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Shroud Convention & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Haunted Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: Release 70 Dance Party ~ Community Event: 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event ~ Community Event: Halloween Fishing Contest ~ Community Event: Shroud International Convention Pics & Vids ~ Project to Support: Pantheon Rise of the Fallen ~ Project to Support: Avatar Express ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 11, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #353: Livestream from Shroud Convention Today! New Spooky Vault Items! – 2019.11.10: Shroud Convention Livestream Today ~ 10/11 Crown Shop Updates ~ Catnip Games Acquires Shroud of the Avatar ~ Sword of Midras Printed Copy Reward Replacement ~ October Login Reward: Skull Mask ~ Release 70 Reward Program Items: Spooky! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Player Made Content & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 70 Dance Party ~ Project to Support: Through the Moongate Part II Kickstarter ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 4, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #352: Player Made Quests Livestream Today! Shroud Convention Next Weekend! – 2019.04.10: Player Made Quests Livestream Today ~ 10/5 Crown Shop Updates ~ October Login Reward: Skull Mask ~ Release 70 Reward Program Items: Spooky! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Shroud International Convention Next Weekend! ~ Project to Support – Through the Moongate Part II Kickstarter ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 27, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #351: Play Release 70 Now! R70 Livestream Today! Spooky Crown Shop Items! – 2019.27.09: Play Release 70 Now ~ Release 70 Livestream Today ~ 9/27 Crown Shop Updates ~ October Login Reward: Skull Mask ~ Release 70 Reward Program Items: Spooky! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Project to Support – Through the Moongate Part II Kickstarter ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 20, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #350: Release 70 on QA, Saltwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today – 2019.20.09: Release 70 on QA (Live Next Thursday) ~ Saltwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today ~ 9/20 Crown Shop Updates ~ September Login Reward: Dragon Statue with Flames ~ Release 69 Reward Program Items: Hot Stuff! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Dragon Tour & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Project to Support – Through the Moongate Part II Kickstarter ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 13, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #349: Gustballs and Spooky Crown Shop Updates – 2019.13.09: 9/13 Crown Shop Updates ~ September Login Reward: Dragon Statue with Flames ~ Release 69 Reward Program Items: Hot Stuff! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Dragon Tour & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 69 Dance Party ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 6, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #348: Release 69 Livestream Today, Obsidian Order Items in Crown Shop – 2019.06.09: Release 69 Livestream Today! ~ 9/6 Crown Shop Updates ~ September Login Reward: Dragon Statue with Flames ~ Release 69 Reward Program Items: Hot Stuff! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Dragon Tour & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Dragon Con Meetups featuring Nefas! ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 69 ~ Community Event: Release 69 Dance Party ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 30, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #347: Play R69 Now, Labor Day Sale, Dragon Tour Livestream Today – 2019.23.08: [[Release 69|Play Release 69 Now] ~ Labor Day Crown and Dragon Sale ~ Dragon Tour Livestream Today! ~ 8/30 Crown Shop Updates ~ Release 69 Livestream ~ Make a Difference and Stretch Goal Stores Closed ~ September Login Reward: Dragon Statue with Flames ~ Release 69 Rewards Program Items: Hot Stuff! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Despair Dungeon Tour & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun City Water Home ~ Community Event: Beran's Reach Market Day ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 69 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 23, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #346: Labor Day Sale, R69 on QA, Dungeon Tour Livestream Today – 2019.23.08: Labor Day Crown and Dragon Sale ~ Release 69 on QA (Live Next Thursday) ~ Despair Dungeon Tour Livestream Today! ~ 8/23 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ August Login Reward: Fire Potions ~ Release 68 Reward Program Items: Lord British! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Fetid Water Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun City Water Home ~ Community Event: CHAOS CHECKERS Tournament ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 69 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 16, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #345: Fetid Water Fishing Contest Livestream Today, Vault Updates – 2019.16.08: Fetid Water Fishing Contest Livestream Today! ~ 8/16 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ August Login Reward: Fire Potions ~ Release 68 Reward Program Items: Lord British! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 68 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun City Water Home ~ Community Event: Release 68 Dance Party ~ Community Event: CHAOS CHECKERS Tournament ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 9, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #344: Housing & Mannequins Livestream Today – 2019.09.08: Housing & Mannequins Livestream Today! ~ 8/9 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ August Login Reward: Fire Potions ~ Release 68 Reward Program Items: Lord British! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 68 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun City Water Home ~ Community Event: Release 68 Dance Party ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 2, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #343: New Scenes Livestream Today, Vault Updates – 2019.02.08: New Scenes Livestream Today! ~ 8/2 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ August Login Reward: Fire Potions ~ 68 Reward Program Items: Lord British! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 68 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Shogun City Water Home ~ Community Event: Shogun Ridge Chronicles – Savage Assassinations Event! ~ Community Event: Release 68 Dance Party ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 26, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #342: Play R68 Now, R68 Livestream Today – 2019.26.07: Play Release 68 Now! ~ Release 68 Livestream Today! ~ 7/26 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ Last Week for July Login Reward: Lord British Cake Slices with Unique Buff ~ Release 68 Reward Program Items: Lord British! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Tech Talk & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Turreted City Home ~ Community Event: Party In Club Zero ~ Community Event: Lily’s Summer High Tea in the Garden ~ Community Event: Shogun Ridge Chronicles – Savage Assassinations Event! ~ Community Event: 2019 Summer Fashion Show Contest! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 19, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #341: Release 68 on QA, Tech Talk Livestream Today, Summer Crown Shop Updates – 2019.19.07: Release 68 On QA ~ Tech Talk Livestream Today! ~ 7/19 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ July Login Reward: Lord British Cake Slices with Unique Buff ~ Last Week for Release 67 Reward Program Items: Heroes! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Deck Building & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Turreted City Home ~ Community Event: 2019 Summer Fashion Show Contest! ~ Community Event: Lily’s Summer High Tea in the Garden ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 12, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #340: Deck Building Livestream and R67 Dance Party Today – 2019.12.07: Deck Building Livestream Today! ~ 7/12 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ July Login Reward: Lord British Cake Slices with Unique Buff ~ Release 67 Reward Program Items: Heroes! ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Release 67 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Turreted City Home ~ Community Event: Release 67 Dance Party Today (last one on Avatars Radio!) ~ Community Event: Lily’s Summer High Tea in the Garden ~ Community Event: Chateau du Lys Picture Contest! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 5, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #339: Last Day for Crown Sale, Web Store Price Drops, R67 Livestream Today – 2019.05.07: Last Day for Lord British Birthday 20% Crown Sale and Lord British Rares! ~ Lord British’s Birthday Make a Difference and Episode 2 Stretch Goal Stores 50% Price Drop! ~ R67 Livestream Today! (Lord British Birthday) ~ July Login Reward: Lord British Cake Slices with Unique Buff ~ Release 67 Reward Program Items: Heroes! ~ 7/4 Crown Shop Updates ~ In the News: Arcade Attack Interviews Starr Long ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ New User Experience & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Turreted City Home ~ Community Event: Release 67 Dance Party ~ Community Event: 2019 BMC Fair ~ Community Event: Gustball Games (Rescheduled) ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 28, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #338: Final Week for Crown Sale, Play R67 Now, New User Experience Livestream Today – 2019.28.06: Final Week for Lord British Birthday 20% Crown Sale! ~ Play Release 67 Now ~ July Login Rewards: Lord British Cake Slices with Unique Buffs ~ Release 67 Reward Program Items: Heroes! ~ New User Experience Polish Livestream Today ~ 6/28 Crown Shop Updates ~ R67 Livestream July 5 (LB Bday) ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Freshwater Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Stone Dragon Statue – Town Size ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot Events (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: Gustball Games ~ Community Event: Shroudoftheavatar.net’s Monthly Raffle ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 21, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #337: R67 on QA, Freshwater Fishing Contest Today – 2019.21.06: Release 67 On QA ~ Lord British Birthday 20% Crown Sale! ~ Final Week for June Login Rewards ~ Freshwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today ~ 6/21 Crown Shop Updates ~ Rewards Program Update (+ R66 Rewards) ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ New User / New Dungeons & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Stone Dragon Statue – Town Size ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot Events (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Community Event: Grandmaster Tutoring Event for PRIDE ~ Community Event: 5th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: Shroudoftheavatar.net’s Monthly Raffle ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 14, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #336: Castle & Keep Sized Homes, New User Experience & New Dungeons Livestream Today – 2019.14.06: Castle and Keep Sized Homes! ~ New User Experience & New Dungeons Livestream Today ~ 6/14 Crown Shop Updates ~ June Login Rewards ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program Update (+ R66 Rewards) ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ R66 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Stone Dragon Statue – Town Size ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot Events (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 66 ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Community Event: Concert by the Sea (rescheduled) ~ Community Event: Grandmaster Tutoring Event for PRIDE ~ Community Event: 5th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball ~ Community Event: Shroudoftheavatar.net’s Monthly Raffle ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 7, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #335: Release 66 Livestream Today – 2019.07.06: R66 Livestream Today ~ 6/7 Crown Shop Updates ~ Rewards Program Update (+ R66 Rewards) ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ New Houses & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Stone Dragon Statue – Town Size ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 66 ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 31, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #334: Play R66 Now, Rewards Program Update, New Houses Livestream Today – 2019.31.05: Play Release 66 Now! ~ Rewards Program Update (+ R66 Rewards) ~ New Houses Livestream Today ~ 5/31 Crown Shop Updates ~ R66 Livestream – June 7, 2019 (Dance) ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ New Skills & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Stone Dragon Statue ~ Community Event: Release 66 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 66 ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 24, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #333: R66 On QA, Last Week for Login Rewards, New Skills Livestream Today – 2019.24.05: Release 66 On QA ~ Final Week for May Login Rewards ~ New Skills Livestream Today ~ 5/24 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Fishing Contest & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ancient Columned City Home ~ Community Event: Midsommarblot (heavy RP) ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 66 ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 17, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #332: Saltwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today – 2019.17.05: May Login Rewards ~ Saltwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today ~ 5/17 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Deco Contest Finals & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ancient Columned City Home ~ Community Event: Concert by the Sea ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 10, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #331: May Login Rewards & Deco Finals Livestream Today – 2019.10.05: May Login Rewards ~ R60 Livestream Reward: Construction Set Update ~ Deco Contest Finals Livestream Today ~ 5/10 Crown Shop Updates ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ R65 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Ancient Columned City Home ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 3, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #330: Release 65 Livestream Today, Deco Contest & Dance Party Tomorrow – 2019.03.05: Release 65 Livestream Today ~ 5/3 Crown Shop Updates ~ Deco Contest Livestream Tomorrow ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Taming & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: Release 65 Dance Party ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 26, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #329: Play R65 Now, Taming Livestream Today – 2019.26.04: Play Release 65 Now! ~ Taming Livestream Today ~ Release 65 Livestream ~ 4/26 Crown Shop Updates ~ Deco Contest ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Deco Contest Preview & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: Beware – Obsidians are Coming ~ Community Event: Wylde Safari 1-yr Anniversary Party ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 19, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #328: R65 on QA, Deco Contest Preview Livestream Today – 2019.19.04: Release 65 on QA ~ Deco Contest Preview Livestream Today ~ Deco Contest ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ R64 & Various Other Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: Spring Dance Party in Elementum ~ Community Event: 1st Annual Novia Market Spring Equinox Egg Hunt! ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents — Daggers In The Dark – The Video! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 12, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #327: R64 Livestream Today & Various Livestreams from last week – 2019.12.04: Release 64 Livestream Today ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Various Livestreams (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Pirate Galleon City Water Home ~ Community Event: R64 Novia Market 1st Annual Fishing Contest! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 5, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #326: R64 Livestream Now April 12 – 2019.05.04: Release 64 Livestream: Now April 12 ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Ask Us Anything (+ Atos Livestreams) (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R64 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Daggers in the Dark ~ Community Event: R64 Novia Market 1st Annual Fishing Contest! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 29, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #325: Play R64 Now, Ask Us Anything Livestream Today, Q2 2019 Update – 2019.29.03: Play Release 64 Now! ~ Ask Us Anything Livestream Today ~ Release 64 Livestream: Dark Spring ~ Q2 2019 Update ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Arch Lapin Livestream (+ Atos Livestreams) (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R64 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Daggers in the Dark ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 22, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #324: R64 on QA, Arch Lapin Livestream Today – 2019.22.03: Release 64 on QA ~ Arch Lapin Livestream Today ~ Portalarium Resuming Worldwide Support and Publishing ~ After Purchase Gifting on Web Going Away with R64 ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Row Homes Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 15, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #323: Spring Equinox Items, Row Homes Livestream Today – 2019.15.03: Spring Equinox Items ~ Row Homes Livestream Today ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Envy Angel Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 8, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #322: Release 63 Livestream Today, Darkstarr Recurring Items – 2019.08.03: Release 63 Livestream Today ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Envy Angel Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 63 ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 1, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #321: Play Release 63 Now, Envy Angel Livestream Today, Pirate Treasure Decorations – 2019.01.03: Play Release 63 Now! ~ Envy Angel Livestream Today ~ Pirate Treasure Decorations ~ Release 63 Livestream: Darkstarr ~ Darkstarr Recurring Items ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Player-Made Dungeon Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R63 Dance Party with DJ Darkstarr ~ Community Event: NBTT Presents Daggers In The Dark ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Project to Support: Mechanica (LAST DAY!) ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 22, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #320: Release 63 on QA, Player Dungeon Livestream Today – 2019.22.02: Release 63 on QA, Goes Live Next Thur ~ Player Made Dungeons Livestream Today ~ Notable Changes in Recent R62 Patches ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Store & Crowns: Please read about important upcoming changes! ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 63 ~ Freshwater Fishing Contest Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Project to Support: Mechanica (Kickstarter) ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 15, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #319: Crown Store Buff, New Decorations, Freshwater Fishing Contest Livestream Today – 2019.15.02: Crown Store Buff & New Decorations for Release 63 ~ New Pirate Items for Release 63 ~ Freshwater Fishing Livestream Today ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Store & Crowns: Please read about important upcoming changes! ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 63 ~ Player Quest Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Project to Support: Mechanica (Kickstarter) ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 8, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #318: Player Quest Livestream Today – 2019.08.02: Player Quest Livestream Today ~ Lord Forged Items now Duke Dungeon Throne Room & Duke Heraldry Paver ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Crown Store and Web Store Changes in Early 2019 ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns ~ Release 62 Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 1, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #317: Play R62 Now, R62 Livestream Today, Winter Rares & Recurring Items Expire Today – 2019.01.02: Play Release 62 Now! ~ Release 62 Livestream Today ~ Lord Forged Items now Duke Dungeon Throne Room & Duke Heraldry Paver ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Crown Store and Web Store Changes in Early 2019 ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns ~ Shipping Phase 2 Update – December 2018 ~ 2018 Items Expire Today! ~ Recurring Items Expire Today! ~ UPDATED: Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 63 (was 62) ~ Player Quests Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R62 Dance Party ~ Meretz: Win an Obsidian Tower Town Water Home ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 25, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #316: Player Created Quests Livestream Today, Release 62 on QA (Live Next Thur) – 2019.25.01: Player Created Quests Livestream Today ~ Release 62 on QA, Goes Live Next Thur ~ Lord Forged Items now Duke Dungeon Throne Room & Duke Heraldry Paver ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Crown Store and Web Store Changes in Early 2019 ~ Last Weekend to Login for free R61 Respec! ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns ~ Shipping Phase 2 Update – December 2018 ~ Winter 2018 Items ~ Winter Recurring Items (now with Yule Hat)! ~ UPDATED: Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 63 (was 62) ~ Ask Us Anything Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Keep Dragon Statue ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 18, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #315: Release 62 on QA, Ask Us Anything Livestream Today, Lord of the Isle Ep. 2 Bundles – 2019.18.01: Release 62 on QA ~ Ask Us Anything Livestream Today ~ Lord Forged Items now Duke Dungeon Throne Room & Duke Heraldry Paver ~ Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles ~ Crown Store and Web Store Changes in Early 2019 ~ Login during R61 for free Respec! ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns All Weekend ~ Shipping Phase 2 Update – December 2018 ~ Winter 2018 Items ~ Winter Recurring Items (now with Yule Hat)! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 62 ~ Player Housing Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Keep Dragon Statue ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 11, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #314: Player Housing Livestream Today, 50% Holiday Sale Extended! – 2019.11.01: Player Housing Livestream Today ~ Crown Store and Web Store Changes in Early 2019 ~ In the News: How Lord British Works ~ Login during R61 for free Respec! ~ 50% Items and 20% Crowns All Weekend ~ Shipping Phase 2 Update – December 2018 ~ Winter 2018 Items ~ Winter Recurring Items (now with Yule Hat)! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 62 ~ Ask Us Anything Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Keep Dragon Statue ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 4, 2019

 * Avatar’s Update #313

December 28, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #312

December 21, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #311

December 14, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #310

December 7, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #309

November 30, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #308

November 23, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #307: Black Friday Sale + Final Week for Viking & Kobold Bundles! – 2018.23.11: Black Friday Sale! ~ Viking & Kobold Expirations (1 week left!) ~ Release 60 Livestream Nov 30 (Cornucopia) ~ Winter 2018 Items Appear ~ Winter Recurring Items Return! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 61 ~ Upgrading Bundles with Crowns (ends 12/21) ~ Elven, Obsidian, & Shogun Expirations ~ Shroud of the Avatar Boxed Editions $40 off Holiday Sale! ~ Beach Party & Fishing Contest Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Titanforge’s Monster Catch Fishing Tournament! ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 60 ~ Community Event: The Stone Dragon Player Quest ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Rift Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Project to Support: Moustache of the Avatar ~ Project to Support: Lore Finder ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 16, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #306: Play Release 60 Now & Beach Party Fishing Contest Livestream Today – 2018.16.11: Play Release 60 Now! ~ Beach Party & Fishing Contest Livestream Today! ~ Release 60 Livestream Nov 30 (Cornucopia) ~ Winter 2018 Items Appear ~ Winter Recurring Items Return! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 61 ~ Upgrading Bundles with Crowns (ends 12/21) ~ 50% Item Fridays & 20% Crown Weekends Holiday Sales ~ Elven, Obsidian, & Shogun Expirations ~ Viking & Kobold Expirations ~ Shroud of the Avatar Boxed Editions $40 off Holiday Sale! ~ Sandbox Roleplay Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Harvest ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 60 Dance Party ~ Community Event: Welcome Quest Release 60 ~ Community Event: The Stone Dragon Player Quest ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Rift Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Project to Support: Dragons & Dragonkin – The Coloring Book! ~ Project to Support: Moustache of the Avatar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 9, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #305: Sandbox Livestream Today & R60 on QA – 2018.09.11: Release 60 on QA ~ Sandbox Roleplay Livestream Today! ~ Winter Recurring Items Return! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 61 ~ Upgrading Bundles with Crowns (ends 12/21) ~ 50% Item Fridays & 20% Crown Weekends Holiday Sales ~ Elven, Obsidian, & Shogun Expirations ~ Viking & Kobold Expirations ~ Shroud of the Avatar Boxed Editions $40 off Holiday Sale! ~ R59 Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Deeds! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Put Up Yer Dukes! Get your fight on in Stormsong Vale! ~ Community Event: The Stone Dragon Player Quest ~ Community Event: Novia Market R59 Grandmaster Bundles ~ Community Event: Design the S Mart Heraldry contest ~ Meretz: Win a Circle of Stones Rift Dungeon Entrance ~ Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Project to Support: The Dreams in Gary’s Basement ~ Project to Support: Dragons & Dragonkin – The Coloring Book! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

November 2, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #304: R59 Livestream Today, Moustache of the Avatar, Fishing Expedition – 2018.02.11: Fishing Expedition & Alpine POT Fishing Hole ~ R59 Livestream Today! ~ Winter Recurring Items Return! ~ Automatic Redemption of Rewards Release 61 ~ Upgrading Bundles with Crowns (ends 12/21) ~ 50% Item Fridays & 20% Crown Weekends Holiday Sales ~ Elven, Obsidian, & Shogun Expirations ~ Viking & Kobold Expirations ~ Shipping Phase 2 – Check Your Shipping Address by Nov 2! ~ Shroud of the Avatar Boxed Editions $40 off Holiday Sale! ~ Ask Atos Anything Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Movember ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: The Stone Dragon Player Quest ~ Community Event: Novia Market R59 Grandmaster Bundles ~ Community Event: Design the S Mart Heraldry contest ~ Project to Support: The Dreams in Gary’s Basement ~ Project to Support: Dragons & Dragonkin – The Coloring Book! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 26, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #303: Play Release 59 Now, Deck Building Livestream Today – 2018.26.10: Play Release 59 Now! ~ Deck Building Livestream Today ~ R59 Livestream: Fish Themed! ~ Upgrading Bundles with Crowns (ends 12/21) ~ 50% Item Fridays & 20% Crown Weekends Holiday Sales ~ Elven, Obsidian, & Shogun Expirations ~ Viking & Kobold Expirations ~ Shipping Phase 2 – Check Your Shipping Address by Nov 2! ~ Shroud of the Avatar Boxed Editions $40 off Holiday Sale! ~ New User Experience Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Water ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R59 Dance Party with DJ Darkstarr ~ Community Event: Fishing Derby this Saturday (Oct 27) ~ Community Event: Halloween Ball in Immortal City ~ Community Event: Design the S Mart Heraldry contest ~ Community Event: Halloween Dance Party & Costume Contest ~ Project to Support: The Dreams in Gary’s Basement ~ Project to Support: Dragons & Dragonkin – The Coloring Book! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 19, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #302: Coming Soon – 2018.19.10: Coming Soon ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 12, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #301: Coming Soon – 2018.12.10: Coming Soon ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

October 5, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #300: More Fish & Livestream Today – 2018.05.10: Fishing Phase 2 Updates: New Fish & Scaling ~ Livestream Today ~ Release 58 Livestream: YouTube & Stretchgoals ~ Physical Goods Address Verification Update ~ Signed Boxed Edition (limited time) ~ Taming Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Dragons ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: 4Brain – Where is Net? ~ Community Event: Novia Market R58 Grandmastery Bundles ~ Meretz: Win a Gothic Village Inn ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Through the Moongate ~ Project to Support: King’s Dinner at SOTACON ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 28, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #299: Play R58 Now, Taming Livestream Today, Signed Box Edition (Limited Time!) – 2018.28.09: Play Release 58 Now! ~ Wyverns ~ R56 Livestream Items ~ New Weapons ~ More Dyeable Decorations ~ Taming Livestream Today ~ Release 58 Livestream: Dragon Theme ~ Q4 2018 Schedule Update ~ Signed Boxed Edition (limited time) ~ UO 20th Anniversary GDC Postmortem (video) ~ Player Made Books Livestream (YouTube) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Weapons ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Release 58 Dance Party ~ Community Event: The Serpent’s Watch Race Challenge! ~ Community Event: Dance Along the River ~ Meretz: Win a Gothic Village Inn ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Through the Moongate ~ Project to Support: King’s Dinner at SOTACON ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 21, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #298: Final Friday for R57 Stretch Goals, R58 on QA, & Player Books Livestream – 2018.21.09: Fishing Phase 2 Updates: Lava Fishing Rod ~ 2018 Rare Spooky Items ~ Release 58 on QA Server ~ Player Made Books Livestream (take 2!) ~ Release 57 Livestream: Last Friday for Stretch Goals ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Dyes ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Grand Opening of Ambrosia night club ~ Community Event: 4B – Where is Riya? – forum event ~ Community Event: Novia Market R57 Grandmastery Bundles ~ Meretz: Win a Gothic Village Inn ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: SotA: New Beginnings Comic No. 2 ~ Project to Support: King’s Dinner at SOTACON ~ Project to Support: AERIE Fund – Cult of Bob – Direct Relief Fundraiser ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 14, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #297: Collector’s Boxes Shipping Phase 2 & Weekend Music Sale – 2018.14.09: Collector’s Boxes Shipping Phase 2 ~ Player Made Books Livestream ~ Release 57 Livestream: Dungeon Themed (current progress) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Music ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: 4B – Where is Riya? – forum event ~ Community Event: Novia Market R57 Grandmastery Bundles ~ Meretz: Win a Gothic Village Inn ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: SotA: New Beginnings Comic No. 2 ~ Project to Support: King’s Dinner at SOTACON ~ Project to Support: AERIE Fund – Cult of Bob – Direct Relief Fundraiser ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

September 7, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #296: R57 Livestream Today, Commission Free Vendors & Expert Crafting Stations For Sale, & Spooky Items Return! – 2018.07.09: Release 55 Livestream Items (cont.) ~ Shroud at Dragon Con ~ Commission Free Vendors, Expert Crafting Stations (+ more) in the Store! ~ Water Lot Conversions ~ Spooky Recurring Items Are Back! ~ Community Livestream (Aug 31): Tier Markers ~ Release 57 Livestream: Dungeon Themed (current progress) ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Dungeons ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Wylde Safari presents “My Song of the Day” ~ Community Event: Novia Market R57 Grandmastery Bundles ~ Community Event Recap: R57 Dance Party ~ Meretz: Win a Gothic Village Inn ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: SotA: New Beginnings Comic No. 2 ~ Project to Support: King’s Dinner at SOTACON ~ Project to Support: AERIE Fund – Cult of Bob – Direct Relief Fundraiser ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 31, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #295: Play R57 Now! Collector’s Boxes Shipping & Arriving! – 2018.31.08: Play Release 57 Now! ~ Release 54 Livestream Items (cont.) ~ Collector’s Boxes Shipping & Arriving! ~ Shroud at Gamescom ~ Release 56 Stretch Goals: Final Results ~ Community Livestream (Aug 24): Player Made Dungeons ~ Release 57 Livestream: Dungeon Themed ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program: Titles Announced ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Water Items ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: shawn’s “Sell and/or buy all the things” Challenge!!! ~ Community Event: **Royal Warrant** Avatars Radio – Traditional Release 57 Dance Party ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Town Dragon Statue ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: SotA: New Beginnings Comic No. 2 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 24, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #294: Dyeable Decorations, R55 Livestream Items, R57 on QA – 2018.24.08: Dyeable Decorations (starting in R57!) ~ Release 55 Livestream Items ~ Release 54 Livestream Items (cont.) ~ Last Day for Release 56 Stretch Goals ~ Release 57 on QA Server ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Cosmos Double XP Weekends ~ Flash Sale: Weapons & Armor ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: shawn’s “Sell and/or buy all the things” Challenge!!! ~ Community Event: Bear Tavern Brawl Aug 25 ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Town Dragon Statue ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Tortoise & Hare Creations Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 17, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #293: R54 Livestream Items & Player Made Dungeons Sneak Peek – 2018.17.08: Release 54 Livestream Items ~ Player Made Dungeons Sneak Peek ~ Release 56 Stretch Goals Update ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Cosmos Double XP Weekends ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Emotes & Fireworks ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: shawn’s “Sell and/or buy all the things” Challenge!!! ~ Community Event: Bear Tavern Brawl Aug 25 ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Town Dragon Statue ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 10, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #292: Player Made Dungeons – 2018.10.08: Player Made Dungeon Update ~ Release 56 Livestream YouTube & Stretch Goal Tracking Change ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Cosmos Double XP Weekends ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Everything Elven ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Grand Duke Event ~ The Grand Duke Event Sale Final Day! ~ Meretz: Win a Topiary Town Dragon Statue ~ Meretz: Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

August 3, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #291: Shooter Album Party Recap, R56 Livestream Goals Updated, & Cosmos Double XP Weekends – 2018.03.08: Shooter Jennings Album Release Party Recap ~ Release 56 Livestream Goals Updated ~ Stretch Goal Tracking Changes ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Cosmos Double XP Weekends ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Cosmos Themed ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Grand Duke Event ~ The Grand Duke Event Sale ~ Amber and GoldenWing Wedding ~ Welcome Quest Release 56 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: REEF ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 27, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #290: Play Release 56 Now & Global Visual Improvements – 2018.27.07: Play Release 56 Now! ~ Global Visual Improvements ~ Release 56 Livestream – August 3, 2018 (Cosmos Themed) ~ Release 56 Dance Party ~ Release 55 Livestream Part 2 Final Results & YouTube ~ Shooter Jennings “Shooter” Album Release Party! ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Music Sale ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Grand Duke Event ~ The Grand Duke Event Sale ~ Welcome Quest Release 56 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Avatars Radio ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 20, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #289: Solace Bridge Rework, Obsidian Trials, Episode 2 – 2018.20.07: The Reworking of Solace Bridge ~ The Making of The Obsidian Trials (cont.) ~ R53 Livestream Sky Navy Themed Items (cont.) ~ Release 55 Livestream Part 2 Update ~ Episode 2 Early Access & Player Owned Towns ~ Episode 2 Stretch-Goal Store: Barn Two-Story Village Home ~ Release 56 on QA Server ~ Shooter Jennings “Shooter” Album Release Party! ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Lot Deeds and Homes ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Grand Duke Event ~ Welcome Quest Release 56 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Descent: Underground ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 13, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #288: Shooter Jennings Release Party, Aether Creatures, & R55 Livestream 2 – 2018.13.07: Aether Creatures Sighted in New Britannia! ~ Shooter Jennings “Shooter” Album Release Party! ~ Release 55 Livestream Part 2! ~ Episode 2 Stretch Goal Store: New Items ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56) ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Masks & Pets ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ King Grannus Meadhall in Kahli opening on July 14 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

July 6, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #287: Episode 2 Stretch Goals, Rewards Program, R55 Livestream Results – 2018.06.07: Episode 2 Stretch Goal Store ~ Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program ~ Release 55 Livestream Results ~ R54 Livestream Missed Questions Part 1 ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56) ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Brewing & Taverns ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 29, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #286: Play Release 55 Now! – 2018.29.06: Play Release 55 Now! ~ R55 Dance Party – July 2 ~ Release 55 Livestream – July 6, 2018 (Lord British’s Birthday Themed!) ~ Q3 2018 Schedule Update ~ R55 QA Testing Incentive Winners ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56) ~ Lord British Birthday Game Sale: $19 ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Lord British’s Birthday ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Royal Gardeners Contest Winners ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag! ~ Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 22, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #285: Obsidian Trials, Atavists of Purity, Double XP Weekends, & R55 on QA – 2018.22.06: The Making of The Obsidian Trials ~ The Atavists of Purity ~ Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends ~ Release 55 on QA Server ~ Custom Avatar Head now Lord Forged Items ~ Custom Static Player Owned Towns: Discontinued ~ Company Status ~ (SPOILER) POT Row Lot Deed Reward for Completing Story (R55) ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56) ~ Lord British Birthday Game Sale: $19 ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Basements ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest ~ AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag! ~ Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 15, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #284: The Making of East Vauban Foothills – 2018.15.06: The Making of East Vauban Foothills ~ The Making of Norgard Fens (cont.) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ R53 Livestream Sky Navy Themed Items ~ R54 Livestream Results and Videos ~ (SPOILER) POT Row Lot Deed Reward for Completing Story (R55) ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Musical Instruments ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest ~ Spotlight: Beran’s Reach ~ A Grandmaster Crafting Tutoring Event ~ Wild Safari Presents ‘Boogie Nights’ ~ Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Concert and Birthday Celebration ~ AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag! ~ Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 8, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #283: Ebon Dawn Cultists and The Making of Norgard Fens - 2018.08.06: Improving the Ebon Dawn Cultists ~ The Making of Norgard Fens ~ Double XP for Week 1 & 2 of Release 54! ~ R54 Livestream Continued Today From 3-7pm CT (8-12pm GMT) ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Patterns ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest ~ Community Spotlight – Veritas Sanctuary ~ BMC 20th Anniversary Event – Friday, June 8 at 8pm CT ~ Chicken and Stars Party – Tuesday, June 12 at 8pm CT ~ AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag! ~ Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

June 1, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #282: Play Release 54 Now! – 2018.01.06: Play Release 54 Now! ~ Double XP for Week 1 & 2 of Release 54! ~ Release 54 Livestream – June 4 ~ Release 54 Dance Party Today! ~ Release 54 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Obsidians ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Livestream: The Companions Revisited ~ R54 Welcome Quest – Lux Sanctuary – Saturday, June 2 at 12pm CT ~ AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Primal Nature – June 2018 ~ Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets! ~ Project to Support: Midboss ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 25, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #281: Release 54 Next Week, and Zombie Children in Release 55! – 2018.25.05: Zombie Children ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ Release 54 Livestream ~ Release 54 on the QA Server ~ Release 54 Dance Party ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Pets & Fur ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Rauchbier Platz ~ Livestream: Westend & Store Housing ~ The 4th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball – May 26 ~ AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Primal Nature – June 2018 ~ Win a $50 Gift Card to RelicsbyRild.com! ~ Project to Support: Sybil ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 18, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #280: Female Peasant Wearables – 2018.18.05: Female Peasant Wearables ~ The Making of Shaminian Hills (cont.) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ Release 54 on the QA Server ~ NPC Submission Requests: Central Brittany ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Statues ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Livestream: Looking For Group & Heraldry ~ Elaina’s Lost Bow Quest ~ Rauchbier Platz – Virtue, Chaos and Brewing Quests ~ Win a $50 Gift Card to RelicsbyRild.com! ~ Project to Support: Wasteland 3 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 11, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #279: New Creatures! Skeleton Plunderers and Unicorns – 2018.11.05: New Creatures: Skeleton Plunderers and Unicorns ~ The Making of Shaminian Hills ~ The Making of Upper Tears ~ The Making of Westend (cont.) ~ R52 Livestream Obsidian Order Items (cont.) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ R53 Livestream Results, YouTube & Missed Questions ~ NPC Submission Requests: Central Brittany ~ New Trailers: The Path of Virtue and The Path of Anti-Virtue ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Fireworks ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Event (Dev Led): Charge of the Dragons ~ Win a $50 Gift Card to RelicsbyRild.com! ~ Project to Support: SOTACON Austin 2018 – VIP Experience Package on sale now! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

May 4, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #278: The Making of Westend – 2018.04.05: The Making of Westend ~ R52 Livestream Obsidian Order Items (cont.) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ Double XP Final Week for Release 53! ~ Store Credits Exchange to Gold Crowns: May 7th ~ NPC Submission Requests: Central Brittany ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Homes and Lot Deeds ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Livestream: Hospitallers & Ambassadors ~ Event (Dev Led): Charge of the Dragons! ~ Event (Community Led): PaxLair’s Campfire Stories Vol II ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar Has Greenhouses! ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 27, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #277: Play Release 53 Now! – 2018.27.04: Play Release 53 Now! ~ R52 Livestream Obsidian Items ~ Double XP for Week 1 of Release 53! ~ R53 Livestream – May 4, 2018 (Spring Themed!) ~ Crown Items Added to Add On Store ~ Store Credits Exchange to Gold Crowns: May 7th ~ R53 QA Testing Incentive, QA Stress Test and Lot Deed Winners ~ NPC Submission Requests: Central Brittany ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Armor & Clothing ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Ordinis Mortis’ Gallery of Fine Art ~ Community Livestreams & Calendar ~ Event: Bahamut’s Royal Battle ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar Features In-game Radio? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 20, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #276: Heraldry Items and Decoration Loot – 2018.20.04: Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ Decoration Loot ~ The Making of Penmawr Island (cont.) ~ The Making of Tenebris Harbor (cont.) ~ Release 53 on the QA Server ~ Stress Test on QA Server Mon Apr 23 = Double XP if Successful! ~ Store Credits Exchange to Gold Crowns: May 7th ~ R53 Dance Party Apr 27: Double Feature 2-4 & 6-8 PM CDT ~ Stream with Us! New Livestreamer Program & Calendar ~ Lot Deed Monthly Raffle Returns ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Starry Eyes ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Screenshot Contest – Winners Announced! ~ Spotlight: Aelasar’s Forest – Player Town ~ Livestream: The Sounds of Music ~ Event: Diamond Fields Bunny Hunt – Weekends Through R52 ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar has Tailoring and Carpentry Skills? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 13, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #275: New Armor and Scenes! – 2018.13.04: Worn Armor ~ Monthly Livestream: R51 Rewards: Darkstarr Themed (cont.) ~ The Making of Eastmarch (cont.) ~ The Making of Penmawr Island (cont.) ~ The Making of Tenebris Harbor (cont.) ~ Monthly Livestream: Release 52 Missed Questions & YouTube ~ Store Credits Exchange to Gold Crowns: May 7th ~ Launch Promotion: Full Add On Store for Rest of April ~ Stream with Us! New Livestreamer Program & Calendar ~ Lot Deed Monthly Raffle Returns ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Wharfs and Northwood ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Elven Armor & More! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Ordinis Mortis – Player Town ~ Event: EVL’s ‘The Gauntlet’ Returns ~ Screenshot Contest – Final Weekend! ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar has a Complete Book System! ~ Recommended Project to Support: SOTACON 2018 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

April 6, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #274: Monthly Livestream Rewards and a New Livestreamer Program – 2018.06.04: Monthly Livestream: R51 Rewards: Darkstarr Themed (cont.) ~ The Making of Eastmarch ~ The Making of Penmawr Island ~ The Making of Tenebris Harbor ~ Monthly Livestream: Release 52 Results ~ Stream with Us! New Livestreamer Program & Calendar ~ 2-Week Double XP Launch Spree Ends This Wednesday ~ Lot Deed Monthly Raffle Returns ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Wharfs and Northwood ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Vikings! ~ Download Meretz: Get a Free Meretz Cloak & Other SotA Loot ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Insulam de Nocte – Player Town ~ Events: SotA Gustball Tournament and EVL’s The Gauntlet ~ Screenshot Contest: Impressions of New Britannia ~ Community Livestream: Exploring Quel Shardfall ~ SOTACON 2018 Convention Announced! Oct. 11-13, 2018 ~ Recommended Project to Support: Midboss ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 30, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #273: Launch is Here! – 2018.30.03: Launch is Here! ~ The Making of Quel Shardfall ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ The Wood & Stone Inn (craftable) ~ Monthly Livestream: R51 Rewards: Darkstarr Themed! ~ Don’t Fear the Reaper: Use the Cowbell! ~ Spring 2018 Items (cont.) ~ Q2 2018 Schedule Update ~ 2-Week Double XP Launch Spree! ~ Monthly Livestream: Release 52 – April 6, 2018 (NEW DATE) ~ Lot Deed Monthly Raffle Returns! ~ R52 QA Testing Incentive Winners ~ GDC ’18 Ultima Online 20 Year Postmortem ~ NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Wharfs and Northwood ~ The Ambassadors Program: How You Can Help ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Emotes! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Events: Launch Parties and a Welcome Quest ~ Screenshot Contest: Impressions of New Britannia ~ The Avatar’s Puzzle Box – A Week of Puzzling Contests ~ Community Livestream: Northwood and a Quest ~ SOTACON 2018 Convention Announced! Oct. 11-13, 2018 ~ Recommended Project to Support: The Saga of Lucimia MMORPG ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 23, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #272: Launch is Next Week! – 2018.23.03: The Making of Northwood (cont.) ~ The Making of South Boundless Forest (cont.) ~ The Making of Blood River Forest (cont.) ~ The Companions of Truth, Love, and Courage (cont.) ~ Co-op and World Launch Videos ~ Launch Event Photos ~ MassivelyOP Celebrates with Portalarium the Launch ~ Release 52 on the QA Server with Special Rares! ~ The Ambassadors Program: How You Can Help ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Pets! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Event: Release 52 Dance Party – March 30, 5-8pm CT ~ Charity: AERIE Fund – Ripple Effect Streamathon ~ Spotlight: S Mart Factorium – Player Owned Town ~ SOTACON 2018 Convention Announced! Oct. 11-13, 2018 ~ Greyhaven’s Complete Regions Guide to Novia ~ Recommended Project to Support: REEF ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 16, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #271: The Making of South Boundless Forest and the New Observatory Home – 2018.16.03: The Making of South Boundless Forest ~ The Observatory Home ~ Vendor Variations & Improvements (cont.) ~ The Companions of Truth, Love, and Courage (cont.) ~ Making of Northwood (cont.) ~ Making of Blood River Forest (cont.) ~ Release 52 on the QA Server ~ SXSW Booth Photos! ~ Win a Game Key with Loot to Shroud of the Avatar! ~ NPC Submission Request: Graff Island ~ The Ambassadors Program: How You Can Help ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Vendors, Signs, Numbers & Letters! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ SOTACON 2018 Convention Announced! Oct. 11-13, 2018 ~ Charity: AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Ripple Effect ~ Event: Sheamus McGuinness’s BARE KNUCKLE BRAWL ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Bug Reporters? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 9, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #270: The Companions of Truth, Love, and Courage – 2018.09.03: The Companions of Truth, Love, and Courage ~ Making of Northwood ~ Making of Blood River Forest ~ R50 Postmortem Rewards: Mardi Gras! ~ R51 Postmortem YouTube Video & Missed Questions ~ Journey Onward by Richard Garriott ~ Win a Game Key with Loot to Shroud of the Avatar! ~ NPC Submission Request: Graff Island ~ URGENT: Confirm Your Physical Rewards Shipping Address! ~ The Ambassadors Program: How You Can Help ~ AERIE Fund Live with Water.org and Starr “Darkstarr” Long ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Weapons & Armor ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Charity: AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Ripple Effect ~ Event: Vyrin & Womby’s Grand Opening in Soryn Field ~ Getting Started Video: The Leather Chest Armor of Love ~ Recommended Project to Support: BatMUD ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

March 2, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #269: Trophy Room Contest Winners and R51 Postmortem Results – 2018.02.03: Spring 2018 Items (cont.) ~ Release 51 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ Win a Game Key with Loot to Shroud of the Avatar! ~ Dev+ Asset Pack Program Take 2: Cabalists, Boars, Norgard Outfits ~ NPC Submission Request: Graff Island ~ URGENT: Confirm Your Physical Rewards Shipping Address! ~ Community Livestream: Playing Release 51 ~ AERIE Fund Live with Water.org and Starr “Darkstarr” Long ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Magnificent Trophy Rooms Contest Winners ~ Event: AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Ripple Effect ~ Community Spotlight: The Library of Spiritual Knowledge ~ The Return of Tech Talks! ~ Did You Know: Shroud has a Virtuous Quest System ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 23, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #268: Play Release 51 Now! – 2018.23.02: Play Release 51 Now! ~ The Making of South Midmaer Way (cont.) ~ Spring 2018 Items ~ SXSW Latest News: Booth Details and Book Signing! ~ NPC Submission Request: Graff Island ~ R51 QA Testing Incentive Winners ~ URGENT: Confirm Your Physical Rewards Shipping Address! ~ Release 51 Postmortem Telethon ~ Community Livestream: DJing & Questing ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Magnificent Trophy Rooms Contest Final Weekend! ~ Event: R51 Welcome Quest in New Haven ~ Getting Started Video: Movement, Skills, & Combat Tutorial ~ Recommended Project to Support: Crowfall ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 16, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #267: Vendor Variations and Improvements – 2018.16.02: Vendor Variations & Improvements (cont.) ~ New Harvestable Trees ~ The Making of South Fetid Swamp (cont.) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ Release 49 Telethon Items ~ URGENT: Confirm Your Physical Rewards Shipping Address! ~ Release 51 Postmortem Telethon ~ Release 51 on the QA Server ~ For Rent Flier (and Boards) ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Flash Sales: Hollow Log House, Trees & Plants ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Virtue Marathon 2018 This Sunday ~ The Magnificent Trophy Rooms Contest ~ PaxLair’s Campground Sleepover ~ Congrats to The Syndicate Guild’s 22nd Anniversary! ~ Did You Know: All Creatures Have Vulnerabilities! ~ Recommended Project to Support: Wasteland 3 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 9, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #266: The Making of South Midmaer Way and South Fetid Swamp, and New Bears! – 2018.09.02: The Making of South Midmaer Way ~ The Making of South Fetid Swamp ~ New Bears to Roam New Britannia ~ Vendor Variations & Improvements ~ The Making of The Lost Vale (cont) ~ Heraldry Items (cont.) ~ R50 Postmortem Telethon YouTube Video & Missed Questions ~ NPC Submission Requests: Xenos & Yew ~ The Adventures of Lord British & Lars Janssen ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Flash Sales: Viking & Wolf Items ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Magnificent Trophy Rooms Contest Returns! ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ Sequanna Brasserie – Valentine’s Day Dinner – February 14 – 3-7pm CT ~ Getting Started Videos: How to Learn New Emotes! ~ Did You Know: The Forests of New Britannia are Fraught with Danger! ~ Recommended Project to Support: The Saga of Lucimia MMORPG ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

February 2, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #265: The Making of The Lost Vale – 2018.02.02: The Making of The Lost Vale ~ Heraldry Items Revealed ~ R50 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ NPC Submission Requests: Xenos & Yew ~ Shroud of the Avatar Launch Event ~ Livestream: The Making of Physical Goods ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Magnificent Trophy Rooms Contest Returns! ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ Crossroads ‘Palisades Mall’ Monthly Flea Market ~ Getting Started Videos: The Mail System ~ Did You Know: Sun Magic Spells Strengthen Depending on the Daytime? ~ Recommended Project to Support: REEF ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 26, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #264: Play Release 50 Now! – 2018.26.01: Play Release 50 Now! ~ Release 50 Postmortem Telethon ~ Shroud of the Avatar Launch Event ~ SXSW Schedule Latest News ~ R50 & R51: Skill Unlearning 100% Return ~ R50 QA Testing Incentive Winners ~ Community Livestream: Wild Boars & Wolves ~ Free Trial: Choose Any Path! ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Last Chance for Shroud Perks via BrightLocker CrowdEquity ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ Prism and Diamond Fields Present a Grandmaster Tutoring Event ~ Getting Started Videos: ‘Crafting Complete’ Series by Datendrache ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar Features Dedicated Community Orators and Playwrights? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Midboss ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 19, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #263: New Wolves Attack! – 2018.19.01: New Wolves Attack! ~ Making of Sunless Barrens (cont.) ~ Introducing the Watermill Home ~ Valentine’s Day Items ~ Release 49 Postmortem Missed Questions ~ Release 50 on the QA Server ~ DJ Darkstarr’s Revenge: The Sequels (Holiday Party & Release 50) ~ Last Chance for Shroud Perks via BrightLocker CrowdEquity ~ New Free Trial Continues! ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Signs, Numbers & Letters ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue Contest: Winners Announced! ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ UO Forever 5th Anniversary: Richard and Starr Live Video Conference ~ PaxLair 20th Anniversary – Jan. 21 ~ Did You Know: Shroud of the Avatar Features Taming Skills? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 12, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #262: The Making of Sunless Barrens and South Drachvald Spur – 2018.12.01: Making of Sunless Barrens ~ Making of South Drachvald Spur ~ Making of Yew (cont.) ~ R48 Telethon Items (cont.) ~ R49 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ New Clasped Gauntlets Cloak Option for Community Events ~ Markeedragon Interview: Something About Bob ~ Livestream: New Log Homes Revealed! ~ Last Chance for Shroud Perks via BrightLocker CrowdEquity ~ New Free Trial Continues! ~ Job Opening: Executive Assistant ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Party Supplies ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue Contest: Final Weekend! ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ UO Forever 5th Anniversary: Richard and Starr Live Video Conference ~ Weihnachten Holiday Party – Jan. 14 ~ Did You Know: You Can Get Combat Trophies? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

January 5, 2018

 * Avatar’s Update #261: New Log Homes – 2018.05.01: New Log Homes ~ Making of Yew (cont.) ~ R48 Telethon Items (cont.) ~ R49 Postmortem Telethon ~ New Free Trial Continues! ~ Job Opening: Office Admin / Executive Assistant ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Clocks ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Creative Writing Contest Winners Announced! ~ The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue Contest: Weekly Winners! ~ Spotlight: The Metropolis of Moonglade ~ Virtue Marathon 2018: Children’s Miracle Hospital Network ~ Did You Know: Shroud Features Moondials? ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 29, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #260: Shroud of the Avatar in 2017 – 2017.29.12: Shroud of the Avatar in 2017 ~ R49 Postmortem Telethon ~ New Free Trial Continues ~ Job Opening: Office Admin / Executive Assistant ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Fireworks & Music ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Contest: The New Britannia Carolers Creative Writing Contest ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue: Weekly Winners! ~ The Little Book of Gratitude 2017 ~ Recommended Project to Support: BrightLocker CrowdEquity Campaign ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 22, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #259: Happy Holidays Community! – 2017.22.12: Making of Yew ~ Map System Updates ~ Wild Boars ~ R48 Telethon Items (cont) ~ New Movember Items (cont) ~ R49 Postmortem Telethon ~ New Free Trial Began This Week! ~ Job Opening: Office Admin / Executive Assistant ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Winter Holidays ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ AERIE Fund Dev Crafting Competition & Charity Auction Results ~ Contest: The New Britannia Carolers Creative Writing Contest ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue: Weekly Winners! ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 15, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #258: Play Release 49 Now! – 2017.15.12: Play Release 49 Now! ~ R48 Telethon Items ~ New Movember Items ~ Q1 2018 Schedule and Candidate Launch Date ~ R48 Postmortem Missed Questions ~ Pledge Reward Replacements ~ R48 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Job Opening: Office Admin / Executive Assistant ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ R49 Dance Party: Special Guest DJ Darkstarr ~ Spotlight: Festival – Player Owned Town ~ AERIE Fund Dev Crafting Competition & Charity Auction ~ Contest: The New Britannia Carolers Creative Writing Contest ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue: Weekly Winners! ~ Recommended Project to Support: Town of Salem’s The Savior of Salem ~ Resources: Players Helping Players

December 8, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #257: The Making of East Longfall Wetland – 2017.08.12: The Making of East Longfall Wetland ~ The Making of Elysium Mines (cont.) ~ Soltown Inn Remodel ~ Make a Difference: 2017 Charitable Giving Report ~ Free Trial (aka Visitor System) Updates ~ R49 on QA Server ~ BrightLocker’s Crowd Equity Campaign Shroud of the Avatar Perks ~ Community Wellness with the Meretz Fitness App ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Cozy Up by the Fire ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ R49 Dance Party: Special Guest DJ Darkstarr ~ Spotlight: Whyte Roc – Player Owned Town ~ AERIE Fund Dev Crafting Competition & Charity Auction ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue: 1st Weekly Winners! ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: The Saga of Lucimia MMORPG

December 1, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #256: The Making of Elysium Mines – 2017.01.12: The Making of Elysium Mines ~ Release 47 Telethon Items ~ Release 48 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ Moustache of the Avatar Movember Results ~ BrightLocker’s Crowd Equity Campaign Shroud of the Avatar Perks ~ Community Wellness with the Meretz Fitness App ~ New Free Trial Continues! Runs thru Dec. 13 ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ AERIE Fund Dev Crafting Competition & Charity Auction ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon

November 24, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #255: Armor of Truth Full Set – 2017.24.11: Armor of Truth Full Set ~ The Making of East Longfall Wetland ~ Norgard Barbarians ~ New Maps Added: Blood River Outskirts & Solace Bridge Outskirts ~ 2017 Spooky Items & Crown Bonus Extended to Dec. 1 ~ R47 Postmortem Missed Questions ~ Reminder: Release 48 Postmortem Telethon – Dec.1 ~ Survey: Your Shroud of the Avatar General Experience ~ BrightLocker’s Crowd Equity Campaign Shroud of the Avatar Perks ~ Community Wellness with the Meretz Fitness App ~ Harvest Weekend Sale ~ New Free Trial Begins! Runs thru Dec. 13 ~ Livestream: Artifacts & Virtue Gear ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: New Fawn – Player Owned Town ~ AERIE Fund Dev Crafting Competition & Charity Auction ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Town of Salem’s The Savior of Salem

November 17, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #254: Play Release 48 Now! – 2017.17.11: Play Release 48 Now! ~ Winter 2017 and R47 Telethon Items ~ Release 48 Postmortem Telethon – Dec. 1 ~ Release 48 Major Artifact Changes Clarifications ~ Survey: Your Shroud of the Avatar Gameplay Experience ~ BrightLocker’s Crowd Equity Campaign Shroud of the Avatar Perks ~ Community Wellness with the Meretz Fitness App ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Russian Version Launch Sale Week 3: Home and Outdoor Decorations ~ Livestream: Scottie’s Yuletide Gifts ~ R47 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Contest: The Avatar’s Guide to Knowledge and Virtue ~ Party: Portalarium Studio Grand Holiday Party – Jan. 12 ~ Event: R48 Welcome Quest in Veritas Sanctuary ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant

November 10, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #253: Armors of Courage and Love – 2017.10.11: Armors of Courage and Love (Full Sets) ~ Scottie’s Yuletide Objects of 2017 (cont) ~ Winter 2017 and R46 Telethon Items (cont) ~ Movember Bundle Additions ~ Community Wellness with the Meretz Fitness App ~ Release 48 Major Artifact Changes Reminder ~ UO 20th Postmortem at GDC 2018 + Care & Feeding of Wild Fansites Video ~ Portalarium at SXSW 2018 ~ Free Trial Test – Nov. 1-15 ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Russian Version Launch Sale Week 2: Homes & Basements ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Event: Bare Knuckle Brawl ~ Extra Life – Virtue vs Chaos – Results! ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Shadow’s Kiss Vampire MMO

November 3, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #252: New Low-level Mines! – 2017.03.11: New Low-level Mines ~ Truth, Love, and Courage Armor ~ Scottie’s Yuletide Objects of 2017 ~ Winter 2017 and R46 Telethon Items ~ R47 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ Movember: Moustache of the Avatar ~ UO 20th Postmortem at GDC 2018 ~ Portalarium at SXSW 2018 ~ Free Trial Test – Nov. 1-15 ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Russian Version Launch Sale Week 1: Wearables and Property Deeds ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Halloween Contest Winners! ~ Extra Life Charity Livestreams This Saturday, Nov. 4! ~ WANTED! The Hispaniola Treasure Map Hunt ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Wasteland 3

October 27, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #251: Play Release 47 Now! – 2017.27.10: Play Release 47 Now! ~ The Making of the Oracle Temple &#91;SPOILERS!&#93; ~ Release 48 Major Artifact Changes ~ More Make a Difference and Fall Item Screenshots ~ Make a Difference Expansions ~ R47 Postmortem Telethon – Nov. 3 ~ Portalarium at SXSW 2018 ~ Nightmares of New Britannia – Halloween Contest Ends Next Week ~ Introducing Kory “Kor” Kirk – Portalarium’s New Web Developer! ~ Free Trial Test – This Nov. 1-15 ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Livestream – The Oracle Temple ~ Extra Life Schedule and Livestreamers Needed – Nov. 4 ~ Think Pink 24 Hour Stream-A-Thon Results ~ R47 Welcome Quest in Moonglade – Oct. 28 ~ EVL Presents: 2017 Halloween Fashion Show – Oct. 29 ~ Mynwent Haunted House Dance Party – Oct. 31 ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Torment: Tides of Numenera

October 20, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #250: Avatar’s Update #250: SotAMap Now Under Official Development! – 2017.20.10: SotAMap Now Under Official Development ~ R47 Postmortem Telethon – Nov. 3 ~ R46 Postmortem Missed Questions ~ SotA Con Austin 2017 Recap ~ Nightmares of New Britannia – Halloween Contest Extended! ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Trees, Bushes, Cacti ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Event: Shooter Jennings Meet n’ Greet ~ Extra Life Schedule and Livestreamers Needed – Nov. 4 ~ Mynwent Haunted House ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Brightlocker CrowdEquity Campaign

October 13, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #249: R46 Postmortem Telethon Results and SotA Con Weekend – 2017.13.10: More Make a Difference, R45 Telethon, Halloween, and SeedInvest Item Screenshots ~ R46 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ SotA Con Austin 2017 This Weekend ~ Nightmares of New Britannia – A Spooky Halloween Contest ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Community Livestream: North Quel Way First Look ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Event: Think Pink – Organized Chaos Grand Capture Fair ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant

October 6, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #248: R46 Postmortem Telethon and SotA Con Next Week – 2017.06.10: Making of North Midmaer Way and North Quel Way ~ Updates to New Content Threads: More SeedInvest Items, Bierkrugs and New Fall Items ~ R46 Postmortem Telethon Next Week ~ Nightmares of New Britannia – A Spooky Halloween Contest ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus Continues ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Weapons ~ SotA Con Austin 2017 Next Week ~ Richard Garriott’s Interview and Panel at IgroMir Expo ~ Livestream: Celebrating Release 46 ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Veritas Sanctuary Player Owned Town ~ Event: R46 Welcome Quest in FinDupre ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Brightlocker CrowdEquity Campaign

September 29, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #247: Play Release 46 Now! – 2017.29.09: Play Release 46 Now! ~ The Making of Blackblade Foothills, North Midmaer Way, & North Quel Way ~ Q4 2017 Schedule Update ~ R46 Postmortem Telethon ~ Cyber Monday Crown Bonus ~ R45 Raffle Winners Announced ~ SotA Con Austin 2017 Schedule ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Play: Hungry Eyes in The Darkness ~ Event: Veritas Sanctuary R46 Welcome Events ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Numenera 2: Discovery and Destiny

September 22, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #246: The Making of Blackblade Foothills and More Halloween and Oracle Items! – 2017.22.09: The Making of Blackblade Foothills ~ Updates to New Content Threads: More Halloween and Oracle Items ~ Top 10 Priorities for Launch (Sept 2017 Edition) ~ Free Trial Test #6 (Sep 7-27) Continues! ~ Testing Incentives Program Reinstated (as a Lottery) ~ In The News: Dragon Con Interview Part 2 and More ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Water Homes, Water Lots, and Ship Decos ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Livestream: Northwest Blackblade Mountains ~ Spotlight: Knight’s Watch Player Town ~ Event: Trial of Chaos – Are You Brave Enough? ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Nox Archaist

September 15, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #245: New Scene & Item Content and SeedInvest Perk Screenshots! – 2017.15.09: The Making of Northwest Blackblade Mountains ~ New Content Threads: SeedInvest, Telethon Rewards, Halloween ~ R45 Postmortem Missed Questions Answered ~ SeedInvest Next Steps – Awarding of Perks ~ Free Trial Test #6 (Sep 7-27) Now Live! ~ In The News: Richard and Starr Dragon Con Interviews ~ Berek’s Panel at Austin Game Conference ~ Lord British and Blackthorn at UO 20th Anniversary ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Pets, Clocks, & Moondials ~ Make a Difference: Exodus by Helen Garriott ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Spotlight: Serenite Crafting Museum ~ Event: AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Think Pink ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: BrightLocker CrowdEquity Campaign

September 8, 2017

 * Avatar’s Update #244: More News with a Fresh Title! – 2017.08.09: The Making of South Longfall Wetland ~ The Making of Crooked Shank (cont.) ~ The Making of North Shattered Hills (cont.) ~ New Title for Weekly Update ~ Free Trial Test #6 (Sep 7-27) Now Live! ~ R45 Postmortem Telethon Results ~ Dragon Con 2017 Cosplay Contest Winners! ~ In The News: Richard Garriott and Starr Long Interview at Dragon Con ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Viking Items! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ New Novia Map for Release 45 ~ Giveaway: Grand Opening of Vyrin & Womby’s Bookwyrm Apartments ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Unknown Realm

September 1, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #243 – 2016.01.09: Play Release 45 Now! ~ Making of The Crags ~ North Shattered Hills ~ R45 Postmortem Mini-Telethon – Sep. 6 ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Shroud at Dragon Con ~ Dragon Con 2017 Cosplay Contest ~ In The News: Conversations With Giants Ep. 39 – Richard Garriott ~ New Pet Dance Emotes! ~ R44 Raffle Winners ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Livestream: South Broken Road ~ Events: Prism and Diamond Fields Presents… ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Wasteland 3

August 25, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #242 – 2016.25.08: Making of Crooked Shank (cont.) ~ New Norgard Garments (cont.) ~ Magic Tricks! ~ R45 Postmortem Mini-Telethon – Sep. 6 ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Free Trial Test #5 Ends on Aug. 30! ~ QA Server Access Now Open to All Players ~ Shroud at PAX Dev ~ Shroud at Dragon Con ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Elves ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Trailer Contest Winners Announced! ~ Livestream: Exploring Longfall Woods ~ Spotlight: Arx Draconis Player Town ~ Event: August’s RPOTA Monthly Writing Contest ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon

August 18, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #241 – 2016.18.08: Making of Crooked Shank ~ New Norgard Garments (cont.) ~ Middle Downs Sneak Peek Video ~ R44 Postmortem Missed Questions Answered ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer ~ Free Trial Test #5 (Aug 9-30) is Now Live! ~ gamescom devcom Panels Announced ~ Shroud at PAX Dev ~ Shroud at Dragon Con ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Rent ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Trailer Contest Ends Aug. 22! ~ Spotlight: Lake Cusabo Player Town ~ Events: BMC Crafting Fair and Kaz Phoenixfyre Welcome Home Roast ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Underworld Ascendant

August 11, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #240 – 2016.11.08: Making of Longfall Woods ~ Making of South Paladis Scenes: Middle Downs and South Broken Road (cont) ~ Post Episode 1 Content Plan – Initial Draft ~ R44 Postmortem Mini-Telethon Results ~ SeedInvest Campaign Success! ~ Status and Priority of Pledge Rewards & Kickstarter Stretch Goals ~ Update on Pre-Placed Keep & Castle Lot Walls ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Sound Designer ~ Free Trial Test #5 (Aug 9-30) is Now Live! ~ DragonCon Schedule: Yet Even More Panels Announced! ~ PAX Dev Schedule is Live! ~ Shroud In the News: Massively Overpowered Needs Advice ~ Weekend Flash Sale: SyndCon, Dragons, and Hot Tubs Oh My! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Trailer Ends Soon! Deadline Extended ~ Livestream: Etceter Revisited with Scottie ~ Event: Trials of the Avatar PVP Tournament ~ Resources: Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Crowfall

August 4, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #239 – 2016.08.04: Etceter Polish (cont.) ~ New Norgard Garments (cont.) ~ Making of South Paladis Scenes: Middle Downs and South Broken Road ~ Travian Games Partnership ~ Portalarium is Hiring: Sound Designer ~ R44 Postmortem Mini-Telethon Aug 7! ~ Free Trial Test #5: Aug 9 – 30th ~ DragonCon Schedule: More Panels Announced! ~ PAX Dev Schedule Update: Starr’s Crowdfunding Panel ~ Shroud In the News: Ideate TV, VentureBeat ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Elven, Clockwork, and More! ~ SeedInvest: Minimum Exceeded! Last Chance to Invest! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ ‘Welcome to New Britannia’ Community Trailer Contest ~ Livestream: Celebrating Release 44 ~ Events: RPOTA’s August Writing Contest and Mad Hatter’s LAN Party ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Out of the Woods

July 28, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #238 – 2016.07.28: Play Release 44 Now! ~ Dragon Polish ~ Making of Grannus Colossus (cont.) ~ Dev+ Asset Pack Program Reinstated ~ R44 Postmortem Mini-Telethon Aug 7! ~ R43 Raffle Winners ~ Free Trial Test #5: Aug 9 – 30 ~ DragonCon Gaming Schedule Announced ~ Shroud at PAX Dev Next Month – Starr’s Crowdfunding Panel ~ Shroud In the News: The Gaming Gang, Austin Chronicle ~ Origin PC’s July Bundle Promo – Free Copy of Shroud! ~ SeedInvest: Time is Running Short to Join Portalarium! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ ‘Welcome to New Britannia’ Community Trailer Contest ~ Community Livestream: A New Look to Aerie and Vertas Scenes ~ Community Events: Rift’s End Festival and R44 Welcome Quest ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: VISITOR in Blackwood Grove

July 21, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #237 – 2016.07.21: New Norgard Garments ~ Etceter Polish ~ Vertas Polish ~ Making of Hallowed Plains (cont.) ~ Making of Grannus Colossus (cont.) ~ Free Trial 4 Ends July 26! ~ Portalarium Joins Forces w/NEVERDIE – Ethereum-Based NEVERDIE & Teleport Gaming Tokens ~ Explore/Create Panel at Comic-Con San Diego Saturday ~ Shroud at PAX Dev Next Month – Starr’s Crowdfunding Panel ~ Shroud In the News: Interviews and Livestream with Starr Long ~ Origin PC’s July Bundle Promo – Free Copy of Shroud! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Comic-Con San Diego Cosplay Wearables Sale ~ SeedInvest: Time is Running Short to Join Portalarium! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ ‘Welcome to New Britannia’ Community Trailer Contest ~ Community Livestream: Hallowed Plains and Grannus Colossus ~ Community Spotlight: Shadow’s Rest – Player Owned Town ~ Community Events: Kahli Writing Contest and Treasure Hunt ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: Denis Loubet Patreon

July 14, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #236 – 2016.07.14: Aerie Scene Polish ~ Making of Hallowed Plains ~ Making of Grannus Colossus ~ ‘Welcome to New Britannia’ Community Trailer Contest ~ Shroud at Comic-Con San Diego Next Week – Panel Times & Locations ~ Shroud at PAX Dev Next Month – Starr’s Crowdfunding Panel ~ Photos From Last Week’s RTX Event ~ Lord British’s Birthday Bash Telethon: YouTube Version and Missed Questions Answered ~ Shroud In the News: VentureBeat, KXAN, Fox7, MMORPG ~ Free Trial 4 Continues Through July 26! ~ Origin PC’s Steam Key Giveaway – 3 Days Left! ~ Weekend Flash Sale: RTX ‘Returning Home’ Part 2 Home Decorations Sale ~ Make Your SeedInvest Reservation Official! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: July’s RPOTA Monthly $155 Writing Contest ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Support: The Bard’s Tale IV

July 7, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #235 – 2016.07.07: New Elves & Elven Outfits ~ Boreas: The Titan of Truth ~ Jaanaford Scene Polish ~ Shroud at RTX 2017 This Weekend! ~ SeedInvest Updates: New Perks, New Perk Levels, Perk Images ~ Lord British’s Birthday Bash Telethon Results ~ Summer Telethon 2017 Missed Questions Answered ~ Free Trial 4 Now Live! ~ Shroud In the News: Spanish AIAS Honorary Award, GameReactor, The DeanBeat ~ Weekend Flash Sale: RTX “Returning Home” Sale ~ Comic-Con Panels with Richard Garriott and Starr Long ~ Rock Me Avatarus Contest Winners Announced ~ Community Livestream: Exploring Release 43 ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Isla de Muerta Opening Day + Birthday Bash! ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: SotA Con Austin!

June 30, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #234 – 2016.06.30: Play Release 43 Now! ~ Q3 2017 Schedule Update ~ Free Trial 4 Starts Monday! ~ Shroud at RTX 2017 Next Friday! ~ Alienware Arena Steam Key Giveaway ~ Shroud In the News: Antwand Pearman, MMORPG, Massively OP Podcast ~ Weekend Flash Sale: Lord British Birthday Party Supplies! ~ Pre-Telethon Flash Sales: The Lord British Collection ~ Lord British’s Birthday Bash Telethon Next Thursday! ~ R43 Lot Deed Raffle Prize Winners ~ New Store Content ~ Movember Make a Difference Items ~ Comic-Con Panels with Richard Garriott and Starr Long ~ Community Contest: Rock Me Avatarus! – Party Showcase Contest ~ Community Livestream: Questing in Bloodriver Outskirts ~ Make Your SeedInvest Reservation Official! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Events: R43 Welcome Quest Festival and Putt Putt Golf Charity Drive ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: MidBoss

June 23, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #233 – 2016.06.23: Isle of Storms Before & After Polish ~ Crypt of the Avatar Polish ~ Graff Gem Mines New Cavern Area ~ The Making of Celestis (update) ~ Lord British’s Birthday Bash Telethon – July 6th ~ New Free Trial Coming Up! July 3-26 ~ Reddit AMA Q&A with Richard Garriott and the Team ~ Richard Garriott at Barcelona Gamelab ~ Comic-Con Panels with Richard Garriott and Starr Long ~ Community Contest: Rock Me Avatarus! – Party Showcase Contest ~ Community Livestream: A New Look to Celestis ~ Tech Talk Tuesday: Tech Talk Tuesday #8: Continuation of the AMA ~ Weekend Flash Sales: The Lord British Collection ~ Make Your SeedInvest Reservation Official! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Ordinis Mortis Shopping Extravaganza and After Party! ~ Community Event: Just 1 Life – 48 Hour Streamathon ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: Crowfall

June 16, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #232 – 2016.06.16: A New Look to Celestis Scene ~ The Making of Arabella NPC ~ Upcoming Reddit AMA with Richard Garriott ~ SeedInvest Webinar Q&A with Richard Garriott ~ Comic-Con Panels with Richard Garriott and Starr Long ~ Community Livestream: Libris Ruins Tour ~ Weekend Flash Sales – Pets & Property ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Prism’s Grandmaster Tutoring Event ~ Community Contest: RPOTA Monthly $155 Writing Contest ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: Wing Commander Orchestral Recording Vol. 2

June 9, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #231 – 2016.06.09: New Libris Ruins Screenshots & Video! ~ New Boreas Colossus Screenshots ~ Story: What “Colossus” and “Titan” Terms Mean ~ In the News: Massively Overpowered Interview with Richard Garriott ~ Make Your SeedInvest Reservation Official! ~ Community Spotlight: Kahli – Player Owned Town ~ Summer Telethon Recording Now on YouTube ~ Weekend Flash Sales – Emotes! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: Boat Emote Party ~ Community Contest: RPOTA Monthly $155 Writing Contest ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: SotA Con – Austin 2017

June 2, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #230 – 2016.06.02: Boreas Colossus Scene (Unclone) ~ Libris Ruins Scene Update ~ Announcing Equity Crowdfunding Campaign ~ Summer Telethon Success! Thank You Community! ~ Weekend Flash Sales – Telethon Favorites! Moondials & Statues ~ Community Livestream – Oracle Colossus ~ Trophy Room Contest Winners Announced! ~ Tech Talk Tuesday #6 – Decoding the Oracle ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: A Fishing Derby for the Trevor Project ~ Community Cause: AERIE Fund – Just 1 Life Community Cause ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: SotA Con – Austin 2017

May 26, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #229 – 2016.05.26: Play Release 42 Now! ~ New Mail System and Player Town Teleporter Signposts! ~ Libris Ruins Scene First Look ~ Final Free Trial Weekend! ~ R41 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Summer Telethon is Nearly Here! ~ Community Livestream – Magic Movers! ~ Tech Talk Tuesday #5 ~ Localization Progress Update ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Community Event: R42 Welcome Quest ~ Community Cause: AERIE Fund – Just 1 Life – Artwork Contest ~ Trophy Room Contest Ending Next Week! ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: SotA Con – Austin 2017

May 19, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #228 – 2016.05.19: Moondial Effects First Look Video ~ The Making of Sequanna Colossus (Unclone) ~ Blood Bay Puzzles & Treasure ~ Article: A Community Like No Other ~ Free Trial Test 3 Continues! ~ Summer Telethon is Nearly Here! ~ Localization Progress Update ~ Weapons, Shields, & Helmets Weekend Flash Sale ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Trophy Room Contest Nearly Over! ~ Community Event: Prism Presents a Grandmaster Tutoring Event ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back – Crowfall

May 12, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #227 – 2016.05.12: The Making of Oracle Colossus ~ Moondial Madness (updates) ~ R41 Postmortem Recap ~ Free Trial Test 3 Live Now! ~ Partnership with Black Sun Game Publishing ~ Localization Progress Update ~ Public Stats API ~ Furniture, Statues, & Pets Weekend Flash Sale ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Trophy Room Contest Continues! ~ Community Project: AERIE Fund is Ready to Serve ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back – Star Citizen (Offers Bundle)

May 5, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #226 – 2016.05.05: The Making of Bloodriver Outskirts (update) ~ Spring Telethon Weapons Update: Thorn Mace, Staff, Wand, and 2 Handed Sword ~ Free Trial Test 3: May 10 – 31 ~ In the News: Getting2Alpha, Pong to Pokemon Exhibit, UbiTalks ~ Summer Telethon 2017 Part 1 Update ~ Music Weekend Flash Sale ~ Join the Localization Team! ~ Community Livestream: The Outskirts, Part 1 ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Trophy Room Contest ~ Community Event: RPOTA Writing Contest ~ Community Spotlight: Novia Market ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back – Torment: Tides of Numenera

April 28, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #225 – 2016.04.28: Play Release 41 Now! ~ Moondial Madness ~ The Oracle (update) ~ The Making of Highvale Outskirts (update) ~ The Making of Bloodriver Outskirts (update) ~ New and Improved Store Purchasing Interface ~ Autism Awareness Month Sale – Final Weekend ~ City+ Property Weekend Flash Sale ~ R40 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Join the Localization Team! ~ Community Livestream: The Rise of The Fall ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Trophy Room Contest ~ Community Events: Welcome Quest R41 and May Day ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back – The Bard’s Tale IV

April 21, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #224 – 2016.04.21: The Oracle and Grannus ~ Spring Telethon Weapons: Leaf Shield & Spear, Thorn Bow & Sword ~ The Making of Highvale Outskirts ~ The Making of Bloodriver Outskirts ~ The Making of The Fall (update) ~ Autism Awareness Month Sale ~ Decorations Weekend Flash Sale ~ Tech Talk Tuesday Episode 4 ~ Join the Localization Team! ~ Upcoming Events Calendar ~ Trophy Room Contest Begins! ~ Community Spotlight: Port Phoenix – Player Owned Town ~ Community Event: Prism Presents a Grandmaster Tutoring Event ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Project to Back: HoBLotH IV – Libertines of the Hearth

April 14, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #223 – 2016.04.14: The Making of Solace Bridge Outskirts (update) ~ Release 40 Postmortem Recap ~ Autism Awareness Month Sale ~ Telethon Goal: New Flame Pattern Stained Glass Oil Table Lamp! ~ Patterns Weekend Flash Sale ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Livestream: The Making of Verdantis Mines ~ Community Event – The Great Wood Duck Hunt ~ Community Event – Prism Presents a Grandmaster Tutoring Event ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ New Job Openings! ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wasteland 3

April 7, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #222 – 2016.04.07: The Making of Solace Bridge Outskirts (update) ~ Release 40 Postmortem ~ Summer Telethon 2017 Part 1 ~ Free Trial Test 2: April 6 – 10 ~ Weapons Weekend Flash Sale ~ Tech Talk Tuesday Episode 3 ~ Community Livestream: TRAMMUCCA! ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Events of the Week ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Starfighter, Inc.

March 31, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #221 – 2016.03.31: Play Release 40 Now! ~ Q2 2017 Schedule Update ~ Free Trial Test 2: April 6 – 10 ~ The Making of Verdantis Mines (update) ~ Shroud in the News: MMORPG.com & IGN Unfiltered ~ Novia Renamed to TRAMMUCCA ~ R39 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Pattern Packs Weekend Flash Sale ~ Tech Talk Tuesday ~ Community Livestream: Kas Ruins – First Look ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Starfighter Inc.

March 24, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #220 – 2016.03.24: The Vile Weapons of the Obsidian Cabalists ~ The Making of Verdantis Mines ~ The Making of Solace Bridge Outskirts ~ The Making of Kas Ruins (update) ~ 2017 Easter Content Weekend Flash Sale ~ R39 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Supporting World Water Day – A Letter of Thanks ~ Community Livestream: Boss Fight! ~ Community Spotlight: Owl Sky City – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant

March 17, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #219 – 2016.03.17: The Making of Kas Ruins ~ NPC submissions requested for Harvest ~ Spring Telethon Updates: Missed Questions Answered, Rewards Update, YouTube Upload ~ R39 Decorations Weekend Flash Sale ~ World Water Day Make a Difference Sale ~ R39 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Community Spotlight: Knightmare Falls – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Unknown Realm: The Siege Perilous

March 10, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #218 – 2016.03.10: City Kobold Weapons ~ Obsidian Cabalist Wearables ~ The Making of Serpent's Spine Mines ~ The Making of The Fall ~ NPC submissions requested for Harvest ~ Spring Telethon 2017 Results ~ Making the Bundles Bigger ~ Music Weekend Flash Sale ~ Lord British Original Shroud Cloth Map Prototype #1 Bundle ~ R39 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Spring 2017 Crafter’s Competition Winners ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

March 3, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #217 – 2016.03.03: The Obsidian Cabalists (SPOILERS) ~ Free Trial Test: March 3 – 9 ~ Storing and/or Moving a Decorated Lot ~ King Korabar ~ The Making of Underground Vaults ~ The Making of Serpent's Spine Mines ~ The Making of The Fall ~ Spring Telethon Next Week! ~ Patterns Weekend Flash Sale ~ Origin PC Steam Key Bundle ~ R39 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Spring 2017 Crafter’s Competition ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant

February 24, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #216 – 2016.02.24: Play Release 39 Now! ~ The Making of Serpent's Spine Mines ~ The Making of The Fall ~ Ignite Weapon Polish ~ NPC submissions requested for Estgard ~ R38 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Spring Telethon and Expirations Reminder ~ Homes and Basements Weekend Flash Sale ~ Origin PC Steam Key Bundle ~ Alienware Steam Key Giveaway ~ R39 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Spring 2017 Crafter’s Competition ~ Community Livestream – Crawling to K’rul ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

February 17, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #215 – 2016.02.17: Clockwork Attack! ~ Town Blessings Update ~ The Making of Rhun Ruins ~ The Making of K’rawl ~ Spring Telethon and Expirations Reminder ~ Clockwork Pets & Shogun Bundle / Decorations ~ Weekend Flash Sale ~ Origin PC Steam Key Bundle ~ Alienware Steam Key Giveaway: Lowered to Level 4 ~ R38 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Spring 2017 Crafter’s Competition ~ Boss Battle of the Avatar – Screenshot Contest Winners ~ Community Livestream – Exploring Rhun Ruins ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

February 10, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #214 – 2016.02.10: City Kobolds and Kobold Chests ~ Patterns: Gear and Decoration Reshaping ~ The Making of Upper Fortus ~ The Making of Rhun Ruins ~ The Crawl to K’rul ~ R38 Postmortem Recap ~ Kobold Weekend Flash Sale ~ Origin PC Steam Key Bundle ~ Alienware Steam Key Giveaway: Lowered to Level 4 ~ R38 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Boss Battle of the Avatar – Screenshot Contest ~ Community Livestream – Exploring Blood Bay ~ Community Spotlight: Saint Haley – Player Owned Town ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund (Update: Telethon with Dev Crafted Gear Auction) ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Star Citizen

February 3, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #213 – 2016.02.03: The Making of Upper Fortus ~ The Making of Rhun Ruins ~ The Making of K’rul ~ In the News: Richard Garriott: the man, the myth, the mischief ~ R38 Postmortem on Feb. 7th at 3pm CT ~ Boss Battle of the Avatar Screenshot Contest ~ Origin PC Steam Key Bundle ~ Alienware Steam Key Giveaway ~ R38 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Community Livestream – A Crafting Hub for Developers ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund (Update: Telethon with Dev Crafted Gear Auction) ~ New Stuff: Pristine Gothic Mansion Water Home and Water Decorations ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV

January 27, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #212 – 2016.01.27: Play Release 38 Now! ~ Release 38 Addendum ~ The Making of K’rul ~ Perennial Coast Improvements (Solania Polish) ~ Wealthy Merchant Outfit ~ Valentine’s 2017 Gift Boxes and Card ~ R37 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ R38 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Community Livestream – Exploring Canyon Siege ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund ~ New Stuff: Pirate Ships, Dragon Pets, Shogun Bundles, and more… ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wasteland 3

January 20, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #211 – 2016.01.20: Release 38 Character Work ~ The Making of North Drachvald Spur ~ Xenos Polish ~ The Making of K’rul ~ Moving Platforms – Blood Bay Air Patrol ~ Richard Garriot Receives NY Game Critics Legend Award ~ R38 Offline Data Format Change – Character Preservation Notice ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Spotlight: Fallin’ Green ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Argle Bargle

January 13, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #210 – 2016.01.13: New NPC Conversation Window ~ The Making of Brookside ~ Important Update to Keys and Locks in Release 38 ~ Richard Garriott Explore Create book signing at Austin Book People ~ Spring Telethon of the Avatar 2017 (and Expirations) ~ Origin PC Steam Key Promotion ~ New Shogun Bundles and Expiring Item Sales ~ Doug’s (IronMaiden) Chemo Relief Fund ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Spotlight: Chateau du Lys ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Unknown Realm: The Siege Perilous

January 6, 2017

 * Update of the Avatar #209 – 2016.01.06: The Making of the Canyon Siege Encounter ~ The Making of Brookside ~ Perennial Coast Improvements (cont) ~ Xenos Polish ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ Pre-order Richard Garriott’s memoir Explore/Create to receive $20 off Shroud of the Avatar ~ MMOGames: Shroud Wins Best Crowdfunded Online Game of 2016 ~ MMORPG: Shroud nominated for The Most Wanted MMO of 2017 ~ New Shogun Bundles ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Spotlight: Styx – Player Owned Town ~ Community Holiday Party at Portalarium! ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Invest in Crowfall

December 23, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #208 – 12/23/16: Q1 2017 Schedule Update ~ The Making of Brookside ~ Perennial Coast Improvements (Solania Polish) ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ Release 37.5: Water Houses, Shogun Houses, Shogun Wearables, New Emotes, etc. ~ MMORPG Column: A New Hope (Q4 Review, Q1 Preview) ~ MMOGames: Shroud Nominated for Best Crowdfunded Online Game of 2016 ~ Floral Meadow POT Template (aka Grasslands 01a) ~ Testing Incentives Program Update ~ Starr Long: History & Methods Lecture ~ Community of the Avatar Livestream – Heatmaps and Vyrin & Womby’s Bookstore ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 37 Postmortem Results ~ The New Britannia Carolers ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Holiday Party at Portalarium! ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Only 10 Days Left for 10% Holiday Bonus! ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wanna Be A DJ at Brightlocker

December 16, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #207 – 12/16/16: Play Release 37 Now! ~ 17 Days Left for 10% Holiday Bonus! ~ Xenos Polish ~ The Making of Vauban Pass ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ Richard Garriott on Exploding Dice ~ R36 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Community of the Avatar Livestream – Clockwork Monkeys Strike! ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 37 Postmortem: Next Week ~ More Obsidian Bundles and Add-On Store Goodies! ~ Community Spotlight: Numinous Gleann – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Holiday Party at Portalarium! ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wanna Be A DJ at Brightlocker

December 9, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #206 – 12/9/16: Ardoris Polish ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ New Obsidian Bundles ~ Community Spotlight: Aldwater – Player Run Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Opening: VFX Artist ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Don’t Just Back Crowfall… Invest!

December 2, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #205 – 12/2/16: Xenos Polish ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ Fall into Winter Telethon Results ~ Tips of the Avatar ~ Moustache of the Avatar ~ Community Spotlight: Bladewyke – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Opening: VFX Artist ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Brightlocker

November 25, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #204 – 11/25/16: Final Weekend for Expirations, 15% Black Friday Bonus, and Fall into Winter Telethon ~ The Making of Superstition Canyon ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ 2016 Winter Holiday Wax Cylinder Soundtrack ~ Community Spotlight: Dragomir – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

November 18, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #203 – 11/18/16: Play R36 Now! ~ The Making of Blood Bay ~ Xenos Polish ~ Game Systems Posts ~ Gift Boxes ~ R35 Lot Deed Winners ~ 2016 Winter Holiday and Assorted Add-On Goodies ~ 10-Day Countdown to Expirations, 15% Black Friday Bonus, and Fall into Winter Telethon (now with schedule & prizes) ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Ultima Dragons 25th Anniversary Bash

November 11, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #202 – 11/11/16: The Making of Midras Ruins ~ The Making of a Forest Town Siege Map ~ Xenos Polish ~ R35 Postmortem Recap ~ Homes of New Britannia – House Decorating Contest Winners! ~ 17-Day Countdown to Expirations, 15% Black Friday Bonus, and Fall into Winter Telethon ~ Community Spotlight: Beran’s Reach ~ Upcoming Events – 1st Bear Tavern Beast Brawl ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

November 4, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #201 – 11/4/16: Happy Halloween from Portalarium ~ Make A Difference: World Toilet Day & Charitable Giving Report ~ 2016 Yule Stockings ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 35 Post Mortem ~ The Making of Elad’s Lighthouse (cont) ~ The Making of Graff Island (cont) ~ 24-Day Countdown to Expirations, 15% Black Friday Bonus, and Fall into Winter Telethon ~ Community Spotlight: Bay Lunaire – Player Owned Town ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Bastion’s Point Lunar Rift Chronometer ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Project: Gorgon

October 28, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #200 – 10/28/16: Play Release 35 Now! ~ R34 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ The Making of Elad’s Lighthouse (cont) ~ The Making of Graff Island (cont) ~ Game System Changes for R35 ~ 31-Day Countdown to Expirations and Fall into Winter Telethon ~ Winter Holiday Goodies, Elven Bundles, Magical Dyes, Halloween Sale, and More! ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Now! ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: SotA Con East 2016 and Wasteland 3

October 21, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #199 – 10/21/16: Roving Encounters ~ The Making of Elad’s Lighthouse ~ The Making of Harvest (cont) ~ The Making of Graff Island (cont) ~ Critical Hit Change (R34) and Upcoming Interrupt Change (R35) ~ Encumbrance Changes (R35) ~ Gold Crown Merchants Update ~ Recent Bans for Botting and Exploiting ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Now! ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Recommended Projects to Back: SotA Con East 2016 and Wasteland 3

October 14, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #198 – 10/14/16: Darkstarr Joins Lord British for the Ultima Dragons 25th Anniversary Event ~ The Making of Harvest (Unclone) ~ The Making of Graff Island (Unclone) ~ Darkstarr Moondial Update ~ POT Spotlight: Silverhold ~ Portalarium Office Gets Decorated! ~ R34 Postmortem Recap ~ Policy Change: POT Ownership Transfers ~ New Aeronaut Value Packs ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Now! ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (1) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wasteland 3

October 7, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #197 – 10/7/16: Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Starting Now! ~ Homes of New Britannia – House Decoration Contest ~ Clasped Gauntlets Cloak for Community Events ~ Breast Cancer Month and Juggle Pink Lights Emote ~ GDC Europe Interview: Lord British on the Virtues of Shroud of the Avatar ~ Markee Dragon and the Museum of the Avatar ~ Fancy Hand Fans ~ Policy Changes: Unclaimed Bundles & Pending Gifts of Pledges ~ 12 New POT Templates Now Available ~ New Elven Bundles, Spooky Value Packs, and Add-On Store Goodies ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (1) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: SotA Con East 2016 and Ultima Dragons 25th Anniversary Bash!

September 30, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #196 – 9/9/16: Play Release 34 Now! ~ Q4 2016 Schedule ~ Release 33 Lot Deed Raffle Winners ~ Release 34 Postmortem Invite ~ Fall into Winter Telethon of the Avatar ~ Markee Dragon’s: Portalarium Inside Look + Shooter Jennings ~ New Halloween Goodies, Musical Instruments, and Fireplaces ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (1) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Wasteland 3

September 23, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #195 - 9/23/16: The Passing of Lacey ~ More Estgard Polish ~ Community Spotlight: Relaxing in Bastion’s Point – Player Owned Town ~ Hometown ~ Fireplaces & Chimneys Update: Ornate Iron Fireplaces ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (3) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Dual Universe and Ultima Dragons 25th Anniversary Bash!

September 16, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #194 - 9/16/16: Estgard Polish ~ Lord British and Darkstarr Attending SotA Con ~ Shroud in the News ~ R33 Postmortem Recap ~ Shroud at the Austin Games Conference ~ Halloween Content ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (3) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Art of Indi Martin Coloring Book

September 9, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #193 - 9/9/16: Tropical Island POT Polish ~ Upcoming Economic Balance Changes ~ Richard Garriott Hi-jinks: AMA! Dragon Con Wedding! Storytelling! ~ PCGamer: Meet the Bards of Shroud ~ Testing Incentives Program ~ Sales of Virtual Items for Real Currency Policy ~ Elven 2-Story Row Tax Free Bundle ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (4) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld Ascendant

September 2, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #192 – 9/2/16: Free Lot Deed Raffle Tickets in R34 ~ Release 33 Postmortem ~ Estgard Polish ~ Fireplaces and Chimneys ~ Swamp Island POT Templates Update ~ Elven Bundle Store and Add-On Goodies ~ Upcoming Events ~ Richard Garriott at Dragon Con ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (4) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard's Tale IV

August 26, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #191 – 8/26/16: Play Release 33 Now! ~ Summer Telethon of the Avatar Part 2 Results ~ $10 Million Gift: Virtue Cloak ~ Swamp Island POT Templates ~ Lot Deed Raffle ~ Breathe Emotes, Smoke Emotes, Pets, and Fancy Clothes ~ Upcoming Events ~ Richard Garriott at Dragon Con ~ Dawn of New Britannia Community Trailer Contest Results ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (4) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

August 19, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #190 – 8/19/16: Final 3 Days for 15% Bonus & All Pledge Expirations! ~ Summer Telethon of the Avatar Part 2 ~ NPC Submissions Requested for Spite! ~ Port Graff Revisited (Part 2) ~ Shroud In the News ~ Land Rush Update ~ Star Citizen Cross Promotion Update ~ Upcoming Events ~ Richard Garriott at Dragon Con ~ Dawn of New Britannia Community Trailer Contest ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Job Openings (4) ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Star Citizen

August 12, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #189 – 8/12/16: Port Graff Revisited ~ Summer Telethon of the Avatar Part 2 ~ Land Rush Update ~ Password Change Request ~ Static Player Owned Town Policy Statement ~ 15% Bonus and 10 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 2 ~ Upcoming Events ~ Dawn of New Britannia Community Trailer Contest ~ Grand Opening of Vyrin & Womby’s Bookstores ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ World Builder/Level Designer Job Opening ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

August 5, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #188 – 8/5/16: Estgard Remake ~ Juggling Bottles ~ Land Rush Update ~ Dawn of New Britannia Community Trailer Contest ~ Star Citizen Cross Promotion: Star Citizen Aeronaut Helmet Starter Bundle and Star Citizen Airship City Home ~ Alienware Indie Contest ~ Add On Store Updates ~ 15% Bonus and 17 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 2 ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ ONBE Shipments and Backer Shipping Addresses ~ World Builder/Level Designer Job Opening ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Star Citizen

July 29, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #187 – 7/29/16: World Start – Play Release 32 Now! ~ World Starting Gift to all Backers: Portable Aether Vibration Amplifier ~ Behind the Scenes: Spite Waterfalls ~ Summer Telethon of the Avatar Part 1 Results ~ Shroud of the Avatar in the News ~ Bank Upgrades Increased to 100 Slots ~ Bundle Store Updates ~ 15% Bonus and 24 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 2 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ ONBE Shipments and Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

July 22, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #186 – 7/22/16: Xenos Reborn ~ Brittany Central Housing Expansion ~ Renovating Spite ~ Rock Paper Shotgun’s 2016 RPG List ~ Next Dev Heading to SotA Con – Berek! ~ New Bundle Store ~ 15% Bonus and 5 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ ONBE Shipments and Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Meifumado: The Dark Road To Hell and Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

July 15, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #185 – 7/15/16: Massively OP Picks Shroud as “Most Exciting Developments” ~ Summer Telethon of the Avatar Part 1 ~ The Re-Making of Spite ~ Fancy Riding Outfit ~ More Pipes for the Enthusiast ~ Updated Lot Selection Group Numbers + Deadlines for Transfers & Upgrades ~ 15% Bonus and 12 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ ONBE Shipments and Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant and Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

July 8, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #184 – 7/8/16: R31 Postmortem Recap ~ Lord British and Darkstarr Blood Reliquaries ~ News about the Blood Reliquaries ~ The Re-Making of Spite ~ Pipe Smoking ~ 15% Bonus and 19 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ The SotA Dating Game (Community Event) ~ Owl’s Sky Arena PvP Tournaments (Community Event) ~ The Order’s Auction Hall (Community Event) ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ ONBE Shipments and Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV and Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

July 1, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #183 – 7/1/16: Play Release 31 Now ~ Release 31 Postmortem (with exclusive items) ~ Shroud in the News: MMORPG R31 and Jearbear’s Top 10 2016/17 MMOs ~ Q3 2016 Schedule Update ~ Elven Armor ~ The Making of Brittany Estates ~ Add-On Store Goodies! ~ 26 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Status of ONBE Shipments ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: LightEaters and Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

June 24, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #182 – 6/24/16: Announcing the 15% Summer Bonus! ~ Welcome Back to Solace Bridge! ~ The Making of Brittany Estates ~ The Making of Brittany Wharfs ~ Polished Elven Fighter Armor and Mage Robes ~ Prism In-Game Event: Remembrance of the 49 Victims of the Orlando Shooting Massacre ~ SotA Con 2016 ~ Viking 2-Story Village Home with Dual Balconies ~ 33 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ The Sword of Midras SotA Novel for Hardcover, Kindle, Nook and Audiobook ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Activities ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall’s First Ever Telethon! and Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

June 17, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #181 – 6/17/16: The Making of Brittany Estates ~ RizeUp Gaming’s 4th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Charity Drive, June 17-19 ~ Pledge Stats Update ~ Womby & Friends Present: Incident in Skrekk (A Tour of Kobold Homes) ~ 40 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ Preorder The Sword of Midras SotA Novel and Audiobook! ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Activities ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Lace’s SotAWiki How-To Video ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special!

June 10, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #180 – 6/10/16: Preorder The Sword of Midras SotA Novel and Audiobook! ~ HoBLotH III Community Event ~ Royal Warrant Awarded to The Phoenix Republic ~ Xounts Kickstarter: Shroud of the Avatar Special ~ The Mysterious Chamber at the Confluence ~ The Making of Brittany Wharfs ~ 47 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Activities ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

June 3, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #179 – 6/3/16: Release 30 Postmortem ~ Brittany Wharfs ~ Brittany Alleys ~ Gold Crowns of the Obsidians Clarifications ~ Revamped Founder Leather Armor, Benefactor Cloth Tunic & Founder Cloth Tunic ~ Garriott is Certifiable (on Twitter) ~ Unity Onsite ~ Austin Unity Developer Meetup: Worldbuilding with Finn & Esteben ~ Updates to POT Pages ~ Keep Stone Arena Basement ~ Clarification on New Game Access Bundles ~ Viking 4-Story Row House & Viking Wearable Bundles ~ 54 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ Upcoming Events ~ Community Activities ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

May 27, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #178 – 5/27/16: Play R30 Now! ~ Hospitaller Refueling Stations ~ Release 30 Postmortem Invite ~ Brittany Alleys ~ Name Reservation ~ New Cloth Tunic, Polished Cloth Doublet, & Viking Helm ~ New Tropical Island PoT Template & PoT Templates Page ~ MMORPG Previews: Release 30’s Big Changes ~ Gold Crowns of the Obsidians ~ Tax Free Player Owned Town Lot Deeds (Bundles Only) ~ Viking Row House Tax Free Player Owned Lot Bundles ~ 61 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: BrightLocker

May 20, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #177 – 5/20/16: New Female Avatar ~ Kiln Cistern (a work in progress) ~ Final Duke Tour & Round-table ~ New Community Manager: Berek ~ Spring Telethon Rewards ~ Shroud of the Avatar Wax Cylinder Soundtrack Volumes 2 & 3 ~ Ornate Iron Wall Light 3-Pack ~ 68 Day Countdown to Summer 2016 Expiration Event, Part 1 ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises

May 13, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #176 – 5/13/16: **** UPDATE: Summer 2016 Expirations **** ~ The Halls of Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ The Making of Brittany Fields ~ Elad’s Lighthouse ~ Revamped Headgear ~ The Bear, the Bare, and the Maiden, Faire (a Community Event) ~ Balloon PoT Connections ~ Silver Serpent Pendant Available in a Variety of Metals ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

May 6, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #175 – 5/6/16: The Making of Valhold ~ (Castle Interior) ~ The Halls of Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ The Making of Brittany Fields ~ Merchant Outfit Revamp + Fortified Cloth Gloves & Boots ~ The Spring Festival of the Avatar Telethon Results ~ Shroud In The News: Richard Garriott and Personal Rapid Transport ~ Summer 2016 Expirations ~ New Kobold Furniture, Pavers, Streetlamps, and Gazebo ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant

April 29, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #174 – 4/29/16: Dual with the Devs During The Spring Festival of the Avatar Telethon! ~ Final 3 Days for 15% Bonus & Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations! ~ Play Release 29 Now! ~ Brittany Video Walk-through ~ Crypt of the Avatar ~ Meet the Companions (Offline Feature): Conrad Dupre, Fiona Fitzowen and Ariel Rosehaven ~ New Player Run Towns: Coastal and Interior Forests ~ Shroud In The News: R29 and Richard Garriott at PAX East 2016 ~ Finn Staber at the Unity Roadshow ~ Final Weekend for The Emperors’ and Empresses’ New Clothes ~ New Furniture, Trees, In-Door Plants, and Torture Devices ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: BrightLocker

April 22, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #173 – 4/22/16: Male Cloth Armor Revamps ~ Reconnecting with Underground Scenes ~ The Halls of Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ Final Lord of the Manor Dinner and Tour ~ Richard Garriott in “Streets by VICE: Austin (6th St.)” ~ Leostorm’s Church of the Darkstarr ~ New Home Decorations: Vintage Red Velvet with Nailheads Furniture Set, Potted Black Elder Bush 3-Pack, Potted Azalea Bush 3-Pack, Potted White Oak Tree 3-Pack, Potted Common Linden Tree 3-Pack, Potted Yellow Cedar Tree 3-Pack, Potted Common Aspen Tree 3-Pack, Potted Blue Spruce Tree 3-Pack, Potted Juniper Tree 3-Pack, and Potted Juniper Topiary Tree 3-Pack ~ 10 Day Countdown for 15% Bonus & Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations! ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV

April 15, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #172 – 4/15/16: Making of Central Brittany ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 28 Postmortem ~ Richard Garriott at Cartoons on the Bay (Venice, Italy) ~ Richard Garriott at the Explorer’s Club ~ New (Old) Player Homes: Wood & Stone Guard Tower Village Home and Stone 2-Story Keep with Corner Turret Village Home ~ New Boat Decorations: Gondola Decoration and Small Longboat Decoration ~ Lot Deed Sale and Player Owned Town Lot Deeds ~ SeleneNoctua’s Video Walkthrough of Skrekk ~ The Gallery of Horrors ~ Longfall’s R28 End of the World Party ~ 17 Day Countdown for 15% Bonus & Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Community Resources – Players Helping Players ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

April 8, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #171 – 4/8/16: Announcing the 15% Spring Bonus! ~ Revamp of Male Epic Plate Armor ~ The Halls of Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ Making of Valhold ~ Invitation to Release 28 Post Mortem ~ Lot Selection Groups ~ Hospitallers – Players Helping Players ~ Runic Teaching Game ~ 24 Day Countdown to Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

April 1, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #170 – 4/1/16: Play Release 28 Now ~ Q2-2016 Schedule Update ~ Crafting Interface Polish ~ Making of Valhold ~ Making of Britanny ~ News & Videos ~ Avatars Radio Presents: DJ FireLotus’ Release 28 Party! ~ Gallery of Horrors Grand Opening Tour ~ The New Britannia Theatre Troupe Presents: Where is Shooter Jennings? ~ Automated Phonographs ~ Kobold Homes ~ Giant Pavers ~ Emperor’s New Clothes ~ 31 Day Countdown to Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

March 25, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #169 – 3/25/16: Making of Valhold ~ Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ Mountain Player Owned Town Template ~ Broadcast Automated Phonograph ~ GDC and SXSW Wrap Up ~ Recap “Pronoia” Cross Promotion ~ Sandillox Presents: Name That Tune ~ 38 Day Countdown to Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Star Traders

March 18, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #168 – 3/18/16: The Making of Brittany ~ The Making of the Halls of Artifice ~ New Male Avatar ~ RizeUp Cystic Fibrosis Charity Drive ~ 45 Day Countdown to Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

March 11, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #167 – 3/11/16: Sneak Peek: Brittany, Capital of Novia ~ The Making of Skrekk – Part 3 ~ The Making of Shores of Malice – Part 3 ~ Sandillox Wrestling Federation ~ EVL Saint Patrick’s Day Pre-Party ~ 52 Day Countdown to Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Recap’s Second Album: “Pronoia”

March 4, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #166 – 3/4/16: Spring 2016 Pledge Expirations ~ Kobold Themed Areas ~ SotAMap.com ~ Recap’s Second Album: “Pronoia” ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 27 Postmortem Invite ~ NBNN News: Lazarus Interviews Starr Long ~ The Gallery of Wonderful Horrors Wants You! ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

February 26, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #165 – 2/26/16: Shooter Jennings’ Countach Breast Cancer Make a Difference Charity ~ Countach World Premier Party Recap ~ Play Release 27 Now! ~ Avatars Radio Presents: The FireLotus Release 27 Party! ~ R27 Patch Notes ~ Player Housing Update: Player Owned Towns, Player Run Towns, and Water Lots ~ RizeUp Gaming Seattle Children’s Hospital Charity Drive ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 27 Postmortem Invite ~ NBNN Interview with Starr Long ~ Kilts and Canes: Craftable cane, Dragon Handle Maplewood Cane, Craftable kilt, and Ornate Kilt ~ Final Weekend to get Your Stretch Goal Store Items ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

February 19, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #164 – 2/19/16: The Making of Shores of Malice – Part 2 ~ Shooter Jennings’ In-Game Worldwide Premier of New Album “Countach” ~ The Making of Skrekk – Part 2 ~ Release 27 QA Build Available for Dev+ Backers ~ Public Cache Chests Now POTable ~ RizeUp Gaming Seattle Children’s Hospital Charity Drive ~ Final VIP Roundtable, Studio Tour, LotM Visit & Dinner ~ Story in Scene ~ Sandillox Ent Presents BINGO Bango! ~ Release 26 All Player Towns Gathering ~ The Gauntlet (EVL) ~ Round Elven Greenhouse ~ 10 Day Countdown for Stretch Goal Store Expiration ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

February 12, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #163 – 2/12/16: Happy Birthday Avatars Radio! ~ The Making of Skrekk ~ The Halls of Artifice (A Work In Progress) ~ Valentine Scavenger Hunt & After Event Party ~ The New Britannia Breast Cancer Awareness Biathlon ~ Happy Valentine’s Day! ~ 17 Day Countdown for Stretch Goal Store Expiration ~ Backer Shipping Addresses ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant

February 5, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #162 – 2/5/16: The Making of Shores of Malice ~ The Entrance to Artifice ~ Hangout of the Avatar: Release 26 Postmortem ~ New Greenhouses: Rusted Iron Large Greenhouse and Rusted Iron Small Greenhouse ~ New Player Owned Town Templates ~ In-game Community Events ~ Update of the Avatar This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV

January 29, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #161 – 1/29/16: Play Release 26 Now! ~ The FireLotus Release 26 Party! ~ R26 Patch Notes ~ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Final Wipe and Lot Selection ~ Shooter Jennings’ In-Game Worldwide Premier of New Album “Countach” ~ The Entrance to Artifice ~ Valentine Goodies ~ New Player Homes: Kobold 2-Story with Rooftop Deck Village Home, Stone 2-Story Keep with Courtyard Town Home and Stone 2-Story Round Tower Village Home ~ Checkers Anyone?: Tabletop Checkers Set and Checkers Set (Life Size) ~ The Giant Yew Tree ~ In-game Community Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera Now on Steam Early Access and Star Citizen

January 22, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #160 – 1/22/16: The Making of Paladis Shardfall - Part 2 ~ The Making of Dysborg Ruins ~ Changes to Expired Patron, Navigator, and Developer Pledges ~ POLL: All Content Available in Offline Mode? ~ R25 End Of The World Party (Doc’s Cotton Pickin’ Party) ~ Fastest Decorator in the West ~ Bear Tavern Brawl R25 ~ Fireworks 45-Piece Assortment 2 ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera and Descent: Underground

January 15, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #159 – 1/15/16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: SotA Release Schedule Update ~ Dysborg Ruins ~ The Making of Paladis Shardfall ~ Kobold Architecture ~ Sojourner Tales Printing Press ~ Player Owned Towns: Grasslands Template ~ The Wondrous Winter Telethon of the Avatar! ~ Many Thanks For the Awesome Holiday Party! ~ Lunar New Year Replenishing Fireworks Boxes: Replenishing Green Rocket Fireworks Box, Replenishing Yellow Ground Missile Fireworks Box, and Replenishing Red Ground Missile Fireworks Box ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

January 8, 2016

 * Update of the Avatar #158 – 1/8/16: The Making of Sanctus Spine ~ The Wondrous Winter Telethon of the Avatar! ~ Community Sponsored Portalarium Holiday Party ~ Grannus, The Titan of Courage ~ Release 26 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Bowler Hat (and Dyeable Brown Bowler Hat) ~ Spoon’s Silly Spectacles – the Treasure Hunt of the year 478 ~ Final Weekend for 10% Holiday Bonus ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

December 31, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #157 – 12/31/15: Happy New Year! ~ Only 4 Days Remaining Until the Winter Reward & Price Expiration Deadline ~ Resolute ~ North Varisalla Foothills ~ The Making of The City of Aerie – Part 2 ~ NPC Submissions Requested for Aerie and Resolute! ~ Dev+ Asset Packs Galore in December! ~ Brass Clockwork Raven ~ White Stone Castle Wall ~ Release 24-25 Christmas Decoration Contest Winners! ~ 24 Hours of New Year’s Parties! ~ New Years Day Costume Party In Obsidian Caverns ~ 4B’s Get In Shape Maze ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld Ascendant

December 18, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #156 – 12/11/15: Happy Holidays! ~ Announcing the 10% Holiday Bonus! ~ Play Release 25 Now! ~ The FireLotus Release 25 Party – Christmas Edition! ~ R25 Patch Notes ~ Q1-2016 Schedule Update ~ SotA’s Dye System ~ SotA Backers Decorate Portalarium for the Holidays! ~ Wake Up New Britannia!!! – 12 Days of SotA ~ MMORPG.com Players’ Choice 2015 – Most Anticipated ~ 2015 Winter Holiday Bundles: 2015 Winter Holiday Decoration Bundle, 2015 Winter Holiday Bundle, 2015 Winter Holiday Fireworks Bundle, and Rocket Fireworks 45-Piece Assortment ~ 17 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ In-game Community Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV

December 11, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #155 – 12/11/15: Hilt Fortress Interior ~ New Britannia’s Next Top Model ~ Myrcello’s Peaceful Novia ~ Seven Piece Musical Performance ~ Holly Wreath Hats: craftable and Add-on Store ~ Let’s Make a Snow Family!: craftable and Add-on Store ~ Replenishing Rocket Fireworks Boxes: Red, Blue, and Yellow ~ Bear Tavern Brawl ~ Wake Up New Britannia!!! ~ The Traditional FireLotus Release 25 Party – Christmas Edition ~ 24 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ Account Services Vouchers ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Star Citizen

December 4, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #154 – 12/4/15: The Making of The City of Aerie ~ New Dev+ Asset Pack: All Avatar Animations ~ Hangout of the Avatar - Release 24 Postmortem ~ NPC Submissions Requested for Trading Outpost of Kiln ~ HoBLotH III: Lifeblood of the Hearth ~ Envyco Gaming’s Tour Guide R24 – Pilgrim Bonnet ~ Stone Creature Statues: Satyr, Kobold, Bear, Elemental, Golem, and Zombie Stone Statues ~ Release 24-25 Christmas Decoration Contest! ~ 31 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: The Dark Unknown: A Quest for Art

November 27, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #153 – 11/27/15: Making of the Demon ~ It’s the Final Weekend to Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus! ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 24 Postmortem ~ Athanil’s Arena Construction 101 ~ Smack’s SotA Standup Archive ~ SuperMicro Server Blades of the Avatar ~ 38 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Descent: Underground

November 20, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #152 – 11/20/15: Play Release 24 Now! ~ Celebrate 2 Years of Releases at FireLotus Release 24 Party! ~ R24 Patch Notes ~ The Making of Brittany Graveyard ~ Player Run Postal Services Established in New Britannia ~ Going Public With SotA Daily Standup Notes ~ New Musical Instruments: Harp and Drum (and purchasable Cordovan Harp and Cordovan Maple Inlaid Drum) ~ Satin Bodice Bundle ~ Dark Stone Spiked Castle Wall ~ 2015 Winter Holiday Items: 2015 Cornucopia, White Turkey, 2015 Yule Hat, 2015 Menorah, 2014 and 2015 Tabletop Yule Trees, 2015 Yule Tree, 2015 4-Story Yule Tree, Winter Holiday Wreath, White Reindeer, 2015 Replenishing Snowball Box and Yule Velvet Bodice Ensemble ~ Only 11 Days left to get your 15% Black Friday Bonus! ~ 46 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ BrightLocker: A New Take On Crowdfunding/Crowdsourcing ~ Recommended Project to Back: Torment: Tides of Numenera

November 13, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #151 – 11/13/15: The Making of North Naryad Pinelands – Part 2 ~ Hangout of the Avatar - Release 23 Postmortem ~ Release 24 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Pilgrim Bonnet (and Dyable Brown Pilgrim Bonnet) ~ New Musical Instrument: Flute (and Cordovan Flute) ~ NBNN’s Radio Free Britannia ~ All Player Towns Gathering for Release 23 ~ Clockwork Pets: Brass Clockwork Cat and Silver Clockwork Dog ~ Hot Air Balloon ~ Shroud of the Avatar Soundtrack Volume 1 – Wax Cylinders ~ 52 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Crowfall

November 6, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #150 – 11/06/15: The Fortress at Hilt in Nightshade Pass – Part 4 ~ Mariah Overlook Teaser ~ The Making of North Naryad Pinelands ~ NPC Submissions Requested for Etceter ~ Thou are Invited to the Release 23 Postmortem! ~ Extra Life. Play Games. Heal Kids. ~ Avatars Radio Race Challenge for Extra Life ~ 59 Day Countdown for Winter Reward & Price Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Projects to Back: Underworld: Ascendant and Fountain War Book

October 30, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #149 – 10/30/15: Play Release 23 Now! ~ The Traditional FireLotus Release 23 Party! ~ R23 Patch Notes ~ New Player Owned Town Template: The Underground Biome ~ Player Owned Towns of Beran’s Reach – Capital of The Beran League ~ Extra Life. Play Games. Heal Kids. ~ Localization Leaders Needed ~ R22 Halloween Decoration Contest Winners! ~ Pianist Bernie Katzman Joins Markee Dragon Playing Shroud of the Avatar ~ Last 3 Days for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ In-game Community Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV

October 23, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #148 – 10/23/15: Hello One Far West ~ Britannian Mining Company Convention ~ NBNN at Portalarium ~ Water Gets an Experimental Makeover in Release 23 ~ Sprichst Du Deutsch? Ou peut-être français? ~ Small and Subtle: Tier Markers ~ Starr Long Intel Buzz Presentation: Design Vision vs. Feedback: Developing in the Open ~ Pianist Bernie Katzman Joins Markee Dragon Playing Shroud of the Avatar LIVE ~ Halloween Party with Costume and Music Contests! ~ 17 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Star Citizen

October 16, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #147 – 10/16/15: Farewell Greystone One ~ Eniko’s Musical Instruments Showcase ~ Vertas ~ Etceter ~ The Fortress at Hilt in Nightshade Pass – Part 3 ~ The Gallery of the Wonderful Horrors ~ Think Small: Tabletop Grim Reaper Statue, Tabletop Stone Dragon Statue, Tabletop Skeleton 6-Pack, Tabletop Oracle Statue Head, and Tabletop Chess Set ~ Spooky Bundles: Spooky Wearable Bundle and Spooky Decoration Bundle ~ Things are Heating Up: Ornate Tile Hot Tub and Ornate Wooden Hot Tub ~ The Blocks are Back ~ 17 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ Auto-Canceling Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Descent: Underground

October 9, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #146 – 10/9/15: Play DND1 on the SotA Teletype ~ Highvale Village ~ New R23 Scene: Jaanaford ~ NPC Submissions Requested for Jaanaford! ~ Hangout of the Avatar: Release 22 Postmortem ~ Combat/Skills/Spells Video Chat ~ Craftable Items: Bear and Wolf Hats, Skull Candle, and Wooden Phonograph ~ Wax Cylinder Phonographs: Dark Wooden Phonograph and Ornate Metal Phonograph ~ Ornate Skull Candle ~ Wolves, Bears, and Zombies! Oh My!: Wolf Mask, Bear Mask, Zombie Mask and Zombie One-Eyed Mask ~ Halloween Specials: Jack-o-Lantern Mask, Jack-o-Lantern Glowing Mask, Headless Mask, Day of the Dead Mask, Day of the Dead Mask with Top Hat, Day of the Dead Mask with Veil, Day of the Dead Colorful Mask, Day of the Dead Colorful Mask with Top Hat, Day of the Dead Colorful Mask with Veil, and Day of the Dead Mask 6-Pack ~ 24 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus ~ Auto-Canceling Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut

October 2, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #145 – 10/2/15: Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Starting Now! ~ New Single Player Scene: Highvale Village Battle ~ The Fortress at Hilt in Nightshade Pass – Part 2 ~ Invitation To Combat/Skills/Spells Video Chat ~ Invitation to Hangout of the Avatar - Release 22 Postmortem ~ Release 23 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Plague Doctor Mask (and dyable Brown Plague Doctor Mask) ~ Jack-o-Lantern 6-Pack ~ Grim Reaper Statue ~ Spider Web 6-Pack ~ New Lute and Piano: Cordovan Lute and Umber Upright Piano ~ 31 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Auto-Canceling Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Crowfall

September 25, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #144 – 9/25/15: Play Release 22 Now! ~ FireLotus Release 22 Dance Party! ~ R22 Patch Notes ~ Release 22 Screenshot Gallery: Fishing ~ Jakup White’s Map of the World ~ Wanted: Athanil of Bear Tavern ~ Q4 2015 Schedule Update ~ Tavern Rap by Briar Vesper ~ Rough Stone Building Blocks ~ Autism Awareness Charity Events ~ SpeedTree Contributes Autism Awareness Puzzle Tree ~ Stone Crypt ~ Elven Village Home and Elven Peaked-Roof Village Home ~ 38 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Auto-Canceling Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Underworld Ascendant

September 18, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #143 – 9/18/15: Island of Storms ~ Blood River Settlement ~ Very Large Creatures: Dragons ~ Fauns ~ Craftable Fishing Trophies ~ Release 22 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Steampunk Goggles (and Dyeable Brown Steampunk Goggles) ~ Autism Awareness Charity Drive and Make A Difference Add-ons: Puzzle Pattern Cloak, Puzzle Tree Cloak, Puzzle Tree 6-Pack and Puzzle Package ~ Halloween Goodies: Dyeable Witch Hat, Spider Still 3-Pack, Spider Aggressive 3-Pack, Spider Attack 3-Pack, and Spider 9-Pack ~ 45 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Monthly Layaway Payment Plan Extension ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: BEDLAM on Steam Early Access

September 11, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #142 – 9/11/15: The Fortress at Hilt in Nightshade Pass ~ Autism Awareness Charity Drive ~ Musical Jam Session ~ Hangout of the Avatar - Release 21 Postmortem ~ Finn Staber at Unite 2015 ~ Nightmare “Mount” Telethon Reward ~ Ornate Brass Darklamp ~ Skeleton Decorations ~ Stone Dragon Statue Decorations: Village, Town, City, and Keep ~ 52 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Monthly Layaway Payment Plan Extension ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Battle Chasers: Nightwar

September 4, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #141 – 9/4/15: New Single-Player Scene: Blood River Massacre ~ Fishing in Release 22 (Finally!) ~ Musical Instruments ~ Thou Art Invited to Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 21 Postmortem ~ $52,500 Raised During End of Summer Telethon ~ 59 Day Countdown for Fall Reward & Sale Expirations ~ Auto-Canceling Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Outer Wilds and MidBoss

August 28, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #140 – 8/28/15: Syndicate Includes Shroud of the Avatar in Guinness World Record ~ Player Owned Towns: The Syndicate’s Arx Draconis ~ Play Release 21 Now! ~ R21 Patch Notes ~ New Dev Team Members ~ Very Large Creatures: Dragons (Work-in-Progress) ~ Highlights of New Use Based System ~ New Pledge Rewards: First Responder/Adventurer Pledge, Plain White Mask; Immortal Adventurer Pledge, Striped Cloak; Founder Pledge, Checkered Cloak ~ End-of-Summer Telethon In Just 3 Days ~ 3 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ Streetlamp Decos: Ornate Wooden Streetlamp and Ornate Iron Streetlamp ~ New Dyeable Hats: Brown Highwayman Hat and Brown Chaperon Hat ~ Koldar’s Trading Card Giveaway ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Divinity: Original Sin II

August 21, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #139 – 8/21/15: Very Large Creatures: Dragons (Work-in-Progress) ~ Early Dev+ Release 21 Testing ~ Trolls Invade the BMC Speaker of the House Debate ~ Let’s talk about… USE BASED SYSTEMS! Part 2 ~ End-of-Summer Telethon ~ Hometown: Parade of Homes (and basements) ~ Player Owned Towns: Snowy Mountains ~ Obsidian Stone Fence ~ 10 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ Darkstarr Reward Delivery and Airship City Home Limited Availability ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ Project: Gorgon

August 14, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #138 – 8/14/15: Architecture of the Obsidians, Part 5: Desolis Underground! ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 20 Postmortem ~ Novia – Circa 1977 ~ Let’s talk about… USE BASED SYSTEMS! Part 1Release 21 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Highwayman Hat ~ SXSW Panel Picker ~ Airship City Home ~ Last Weekend for Obsidian Tower 1/2 Off Sale ~ 17 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ 3 Day Countdown for Pledge Splits & Merges ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ Recommended Games to Back: Descent: Underground

August 7, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #137 – 8/7/15: New Designers Join SotA Dev Team ~ Desolate Hills on the Perennial Coast ~ Architecture of the Obsidians, Part 4: Desolis Underground! ~ Thou Art Invited to Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 20 Postmortem ~ Player Owned Towns: Snowy Mountains ~ NPC Name Submissions Requested for Desolis! ~ Hometown: Parade of Homes ~ 24 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ 10 Day Countdown for Pledge Splits & Merges ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ Recommended Games to Back: The Bard's Tale IV

July 31, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #136 – 7/31/15: Play Release 20 Now! ~ Role-Players of the Avatar ~ Shroud of the Avatar Trailer (Fan Updated) ~ Player Owned Towns, Island Template, Editor, & Dara Brae ~ Add-On Store Additions: Battle Banners, Obsidian Towers (oh, and Outhouses) ~ Tower Home Renovations ~ 31 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ 17 Day Countdown for Pledge Splits & Merges ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ Recommended Games to Back: Star Citizen

July 24, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #135 – 7/24/15: Architecture of the Obsidians, Part 3: Desolis Underground! ~ Very Large Creatures: Trolls in R20 ~ The Tantalus Consortium ~ Player Owned Town Editor Video ~ Last 3 Days of Rize Up’s Batten Disease Charity Drive ~ Lord British and Lord Blackthorn Keynote CGF2015: Ultima Online Postmortem ~ Plant Lovers Delight: Azalea and Black Elder Bushes! ~ Free Domestic Shipping at Relics by Rild ~ 38 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus & Reward Expirations ~ 24 Day Countdown for Pledge Splits & Merges ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ Recommended Games to Back: Descent: Underground

July 17, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #134 – 7/17/15: Architecture of the Obsidians in the Chamber of Souls! ~ One Month Countdown for Pledge Splits and Merges ~ Do you have a Public Cache Chest Quest? ~ NBNN Interview With Starr Long ~ 10% Bonus on Player Owned Towns & Capping Overland Map Access to 230 Towns ~ Tantalus Consortium Visual Guide to Player Owned Town Submission Form ~ 45 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Bonus (Now including Player Owned Towns) & Reward Expirations ~ Community Sponsored SotA Con at Gen Con 2015! ~ Batten Disease Charity Drive by Rize Up Gaming ~ Koldar’s Trading Card Giveaway ~ The Kobold Mask 4-More Pack: Kobold Tusker, Kobold Elder, Kobold Veteran Fighter, and Kobold Worker ~ Tree Lovers Delight!: White Oak Trees, Common Linden Trees, Yellow Cedar Trees, Common Aspen Trees, Blue Spruce Trees, Fountain Palm Trees, Saguaro Cacti, Saguaro Multi-Branch Cacti, and Saguaro Broken Branch Cacti ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Upcoming Events ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ Recommended Games to Back: Crowfall

July 10, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #133 – 7/10/15: 52 Day Countdown for 10% Summer Pledge Bonus & Reward Changes ~ Hangout of the Avatar: Release 19 Postmortem, Royal Warrant & ONBE Awards ~ NBNN Interview with Chris Spears ~ Very Large Creatures: Trolls (Work-in-Progress) ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ 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 ~ Recommended Games to Back: Underworld Ascendant

July 3, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #132 – 7/3/15: Port Phoenix Lore ~ Q3 2015 Schedule Update ~ Architecture of the Obsidians! ~ Very Large Creatures: Trolls ~ Tantalus Consortium’s Reinforce Novia – Quest ~ Remix of the Avatar ~ New Outdoor Fountain Decorations: Cinereous Stone 2-Tier Outdoor Pedestal Fountain and Isabelline Stone 2-Tier Outdoor Fountain ~ Thou hast been invited to the Release 19 Postmortem! ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ 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 ~ Recommended Games to Back: The Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter in Final Week

June 26, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #131 – 6/26/15: Play Release 19 Now! ~ Player Owned Town #3: The Swamp Town of Port Phoenix ~ Player/Developer Collaboration: The Combat Scrum ~ SpeedTree Blogs About SotA ~ New Adobe Homes and Decos: Adobe Stables, Adobe with Roof Access Village Home, Adobe 2-Story with 3-Level Terrace Village Home, Adobe 2-Story with Upper Deck Village Home, Adobe 2-Story with Patio & Balcony Village Home, Adobe 2-Story Village Home, Adobe Brick 2-Story with Roof Access Village Home, and Adobe Brick 2-Story Keep with Courtyard City Home ~ The Challenge of Openness and Collaboration ~ $10 for $10 Summer Bonus Ends Tomorrow! ~ Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ 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 ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events ~ Recommended Games to Back: Bard’s Tale IV, Underworld Ascendant and Crowfall

June 19, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #130 – 6/19/15: Prattkeeping, er, um, I Mean Tame Emote ~ Port Phoenix and the Player Owned Town Swamp Template ~ Order of Vengeance Tournaments: Moon tower power and Siege the keep ~ The SotA Writing Round Table Unreliable Travel Guide: R18 Edition ~ $10 for $10 Summer Bonus ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Sign Up for the Bear Tavern – War of 5 Armies! ~ PaxLair’s Farewell to Release 18 Party ~ The Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter ~ Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Word of Mouth Marketing ~ How to Cancel Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

June 12, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #129 – 6/12/15: Zombies! ~ $10 for $10 Summer Bonus ~ SotA at E3 Next Week ~ Solace Forest ~ Hangout of the Avatar - Release 18 Postmortem ~ Player Created Quests, Public Cache Chest, and Ornate Public Cache Chest ~ Time Lapse Video of New Britannia’s Celestial Bodies ~ Aether Vibration Amplifier Console ~ Kobold Mask, Kobold Fighter Mask, Kobold Archer Mask, Kobold Mage Mask, and Kobold Mask 4-Pack ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Sign Up for the Bear Tavern – War of 5 Armies! ~ Vengeance: Quests ~ The Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter ~ Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Word of Mouth Marketing ~ How to Cancel Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

June 5, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #128 – 6/5/15: Etceter Crag Mines ~ Are You Ready for some Gustball! ~ Envyco Gaming: R18 Deck Building Tutorial ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 18 Postmortem ~ World Builder/Level Designer and VFX Artist Job Openings ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ The Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter ~ 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

May 29, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #127 – 5/29/15: Play Release 18 Now! ~ Player Owned Town #2: The Open PvP Town of Vengeance ~ Avatars Radio Presents FireLotus Traditional Release (18) Party ~ Support Avatars Radio on Patreon ~ Rize Up Gaming plus SotA Backers Raise Over $8,000 for Water.org ~ New Basements: Village Stone 5-Story Basement, Town Stone 5-Story Basement, City Stone 5-Story Basement, Keep Stone 5-Story Basement, and Castle Stone 5-Story Basement ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ 4 Days Until Bard’s Tale IV Kickstarter Campaign ~ 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

May 22, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #126 – 5/22/15: SotA Backers Raise $4,000+ for Rize Up Gaming’s Water.org Charity Drive ~ Who’s Gaming Now Game/Music Bundle in Support of Alive Inside/Music & Memory ~ Abe’s Desert Biome Template – WIP ~ Play DND1 on the SotA Teletype ~ Release 18 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Bycocket Hat ~ Twin Spire Manor City Home Now Available to PoTs and LotM Pledges ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ The Bard’s Tale IV Coming to Kickstarter ~ 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

May 15, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #125 – 5/15/15: Make A Difference – Water.org Charity Drive by Rize Up Gaming, with Add-On Store charity items: Wishing Well, Water Magic Cloak, Rain Emote and Water Package ~ 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

May 8, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #124 – 5/8/15: The Building of the PaxLair Maze ~ Birko’s Customized Map of Novia ~ Community Created Street Names ~ Player Owned Town Submission Form ~ Steam Achievements ~ Bob’s Bell Tower ~ The Mad Hermit’s How To Get The Fez Hat Video ~ Thou hast been invited to the Release 17 Postmortem ~ Get the Shroud of the Avatar Fansite Kit ~ Richard & Starr on the Past, Present, and Future of Game Development ~ Blade of the Avatar Pledge Reward and Add-Ons Expire May 31 ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ 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

May 1, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #123 – 5/1/15: Play Release 17 Now! ~ AetherVision: twitch Headquarters for Streaming R17 and the PaxLair Weekend Events ~ PVP Grudge Match: 30 Day Tournament ~ R17-R18 Deco Contest – PUB CRAWL! ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Paving the Way: New Pavers and Fences: Rough Wood Pavers, Rough Stone Pavers, Coyote Gray Cobblestone Pavers, Checkered Maple Parquet Pavers, Umber Gray Ceramic Pavers, Fallow Granite Pavers, Polished Midnight Black Marble Pavers and Bone White Marble Pavers ~ 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

April 24, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #122 – 4/24/15: PaxLair: SotA’s First Player Owned Town ~ Shroud of the Avatar: New Beginnings Comic ~ Summon Phoenix Skill ~ Abe’s Solace Bridge Upgrades ~ Release 17 Dev+ QA Server is Live ~ More Fences Galore: Hedge Fence, Floral Hedge Fence, Rough Wooden Fence, Tall Hedge Fence, Tall Floral Hedge Fence, Tall Ivy Covered Stone Fence, Ornate Wooden Fence, Ornate Stone Fence and Tall Rough Stone Fence ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ AmbushedGamer Live twitch Interview with Lord British ~ Community In-Game Images and Videos ~ Get Your Red Fez Hat! ~ Send Gift Function Added to Account Page ~ 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

April 17, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #121 – 4/17/15: Steam Special Promotion: 25% Off Thru April 21 ~ Abe’s Vertas Pass Upgrades ~ Judging a Book by its Cover ~ Fences Galore: Ivy Covered Stone Fence, Ornate Iron Fence, Viking Wooden Fence, Rough Stone Fence, White Picket Fence, Wooden Palisade Fence and Wooden Privacy Fence ~ TableTop with Wil Wheaton & Richard Garriott ~ The Mad Hermit’s Video of Lord & Lady British’s Easter Celebration ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Community In-Game Images and Videos ~ 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

April 10, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #120 – 4/10/15: Duke & LotM VIP Design Roundtable and Lady British’s Easter Event ~ Hangout of the Avatar - Release 16 Postmortem ~ Street Names in Release 17 ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Community In-Game Videos ~ Elven House in a Hill Stretch Goal Item ~ New Hat Variations: Brown Pilgrim Hat, Brown Top Hat, and Brown Tricorn Hat ~ Descent: Underground Kickstarter Successfully Funded! ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

April 3, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #119 – 4/3/15: Happy Easter ~ SotA Companion App ~ More Spectral Mines Entrance ~ Judging a Book by its Cover ~ Release 17 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Fez Hat ~ R15 Decoration Contest Winners ~ Hangout of the Avatar: Release 16 Postmortem ~ Black Gate Games GDC Interview: Meeting the Ultima Team ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Descent Kickstarter in Final Week ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

March 27, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #118 – 3/27/15: Play Release 16 Now! ~ Traditional FireLotus Release (16) Party! ~ Q2 2015 Schedule Update ~ Novian Academy of Arts and Sciences ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Easter Bunny Pet ~ Special Edition White Lepus Mask ~ Only 4 Days Left to Get Your Special Edition Jester Carnival Mask ~ Kickstarter Shout-Outs: Crowfall (Completed), Seven Dragon Saga (Postponed), Descent: Underground ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

March 20, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #117 – 3/20/15: Sota Community Application for iOS and Android ~ SotA on More 2015 Most Anticipated Lists: MMORPG and Gamingbolt ~ SotA at SXSW ~ Lord British and Lord Blackthorn Keynote CGF2015: Ultima Online Post Mortem ~ Help Name SotA’s Streets ~ Spectral Mines Entrance ~ Player Owned Town Price Changes ~ Player Bank Upgrades ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Kickstarter Shout-Outs: Crowfall (final days!), Seven Dragon Saga (with exclusive Dragon Sigil Cloak), Descent: Underground ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

March 13, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #116 – 3/13/15: R15 Postmortem with Special Guest Tracy Hickman ~ SotA Shows Razer Chroma Support at GDC ~ SotA at SXSW ~ Player Owned Towns Update: Scope, NPC Buildings, Icons, etc. ~ Abe’s Overworld Work-in-Progress ~ White Lepus Mask ~ Kickstarter Shout-Outs: Seven Dragon Saga (with exclusive Dragon Sigil Cloak), Descent: Underground and Monarch Board Game – Vie for the Crown ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ The Shape of Things to Come Competition ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

March 6, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #115 – 3/6/15: Community Sponsored Decoration Contest ~ Abe’s Overworld Work-in-Progress ~ Release 16 Grand Tour Quest Reward: Black Lepus Mask ~ Underworld Ascendant Kickstarter Raises 143% of Goal! ~ Crowfall Kickstarter Passes $1 Million Stretch Goal! ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Sir Frank’s Writing Contest (with Prizes!) ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

February 27, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #114 – 2/27/15: Play Release 15 Now!, Patch Notes, New Player's Guide ~ Underworld Funded – Now Entering Final Week!, get Jabbering Bertha ~ Crowfall Kickstarter Funded in 3 Days! ~ Final Week for Massively Kickstarter ~ First Wedding in New Britannia ~ Rick Holtrop’s Spectral Mines ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Sir Frank’s Writing Contest (with Prizes!) ~ 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 ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

February 20, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #113 – 2/20/15: Underworld Gets Tracy Hickman and Steam Greenlight ~ Single Player Offline Features ~ Abe Weighs in on Crafting the Novia Overworld ~ Let’s Talk About the Economy! ~ SotA On The Road Again! ~ Massively Kickstarter Success ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Sir Frank’s Writing Contest (with Prizes!) ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Lord British's Silver Serpent Necklace and Tanning Knife of Prosperity ~ Gem Treasure Designs: Silver Serpent Pendant ~ Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items in Release 14 ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Layaway Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

February 13, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #112 – 2/13/15: Necropolis: The Halls of the Dead ~ Underworld Ascendant: The Dark Elven “Kinsman” Buckler ~ Verdantis Shardfall ~ Novia Overworld Work-In-Progress ~ Help Us With Your Positive Recommendation on Steam ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 14 Postmortem ~ SotA Reaches 50,000 Backers! ~ Massively Kickstarter Success ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Special Edition Jester Carnival Mask ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Great Hall Village Home and Cleaver of Prosperity ~ Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items in Release 14 ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

February 6, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #111 – 2/6/15: Raise the Underworld ~ New Pledge Rewards: Bank Slots ~ Receiving Pledge Rewards and Add-On Items in Release 14 ~ Time.com includes SotA in Top 50 Most Anticipated Games of 2015 ~ Release 15 Grand Tour Silver Jester Carnival Mask ~ Limited Edition Jester Carnival Mask ~ Massively Overpowered Kickstarter ~ $10 for $10 Bonus Promotion ~ Novia Overworld Work-In-Progress ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Mortar & Pestle of Prosperity and Loom Shuttle of Prosperity ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

January 30, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #110 – 1/30/15: Raise the Underworld ~ Play Release 14 Now and Get Your Grand Tour Hennin Hat ~ $10 for $10 Bonus Promotion ~ Standing Stones ~ Novia Overworld Work-In-Progress ~ In-game Books ~ Elven Tents ~ Support Denis Loubet on Patreon ~ New Britannia Theater Troupe's Live Double Feature Videos: The Helpful Mage and Of Shadows and Light ~ Pledge Rewards, Add-Ons, and Banks in Release 14 ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Fishing Pole of Prosperity and Oracle Cloak ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

January 23, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #109 – 1/23/15: SotA at PAX South ~ Banks in Release 14 ~ Changes to Store Credit Conversions ~ First Glimpse of Novia Overworld ~ SotA in Game Informer Magazine ~ MMORPG.COM – Release 14: Strong Start to a New Year ~ Shack News: CES Interview with Starr Long ~ GDC Next – Crowd Sharing: Crowd Sourcing + Crowd Funding ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ New Britannia Theater Troupe: Live Double Feature ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Axe of Prosperity, Wood & Plaster 3-Story with Open Floor Plan Village Home and Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Balcony Village Home ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

January 16, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #108 – 1/16/15: The Mad Hermit’s Lay of the Land Video ~ SotA at PAX South Next Week ~ Hangout of the Avatar ~ Release 13 Postmortem ~ Duke Pledge Reward: Upgraded Basement ~ Benefactor Knight & Knight Marshal Stonework Refinements ~ Flesh Flayer ~ Geothermal Steam Catchers ~ Boreas, The Titan of Truth ~ The Avatars Chronicles I – Return of the Avatar: Special Developer Edition ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Pickaxe of Prosperity, Wood & Plaster 2-Story Village Home and Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Overhang Village Home ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

January 9, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #107 – 1/9/15: SotA #1 Most Anticipated Game of 2015 in Ten Ton Hammer Readers Choice Awards! ~ SotA #1 in Massively Readers Choice Most Anticipated MMO of 2015 and Beyond ~ MMORPG’s Players Choice Awards for Most Anticipated MMO of 2015 ~ SotA at CES ~ Shroud of the Avatar- A Year of Portalarium: 2014 in Review ~ Release 14 Grand Tour Quest Reward: The Hennin ~ Air Elemental ~ Bonded Earth and Ice Elementals ~ Earth and Ice Golems ~ Dragon Pass Progress ~ The Avatars Chronicles I – Return of the Avatar: Special Developer Edition ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Sickle of Prosperity and Village Ring of Stones ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

January 1, 2015

 * Update of the Avatar #106 – 1/1/15: Shroud of the Avatar #1 on Massively's Most Anticipated MMO of 2015 and Beyond! ~ Ten Ton Hammer Reader’s Choice – Most Anticipated Game of 2015 ~ Only 1 Day Left to Get Your $5 for $5 Holiday Bonus ~ SotA at CES Next Week ~ Brightbone Pass ~ Shardfall Biome ~ Wyrmsands ~ Dragon Pass ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ The R13 Grand Tour Quest ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Skinning Knife of Prosperity, Wood & Plaster 3-Story Row House, and Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Front Porch Town Home ~ Holiday Specials ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Upcoming Events

December 26, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #105 – 12/26/14: The Space Bards’ cover of Iolo’s “Stones” ~ Scepter of Dread Artifact ~ First Quarter 2015 Schedule Update ~ $5 for $5 Holiday Bonus ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Smithing Hammer of Prosperity, Village Pavilion, and Barn 2-Story Village Home ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Recruitment Bonus Allocation Expiration ~ Upcoming Events

December 19, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #104 – 12/19/14: Play Release 13 Now and Get Your Grand Tour Yule Hat ~ Vote for Shroud of the Avatar as the Most Anticipated MMO of 2015! ~ $5 for $5 Holiday Bonus ~ SotA Community is Rockin’ It! ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Smelting Tongs of Prosperity, Blue Tile Roof 2-Story Row House and Blue Tile Roof 3-Story Row House ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Recruitment Bonus Allocation Expiration ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

December 12, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #103 – 12/12/14: The Heart of Sorrow Artifact ~ Release 13 Grand Tour Quest reward ~ Ignite Weapons in R13 ~ SotA Community is Rockin’ It! ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ SotA Merchandise Available at Relics by Rild ~ R12 Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Brindle Greyhound and Oracle Statue Head ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Recruitment Bonus Allocation Expiration ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

December 5, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #102 – 12/05/14: SotA Steam Trading Cards ~ Release 13 Grand Tour POI: Desert Scene ~ R12 Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Hair and Hats Play Nice in R13 ~ R13 Player Deco Items ~ New Mad Hermit Video: How To Find And Identify Magical Reagents ~ RECAP: Cyber Monday 12 Hour Telethon ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 13 Weekend Access Passes ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Hoe of Prosperity and Obsidian Cloak ~ How to Cancel Monthly Payment Plans ~ Recruitment Bonus Allocation Expiration ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

November 26, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #101 – 11/26/14: SotA Successfully Launches on Steam Early Access ~ The Mad Hermit's Video Guide to Release 12 ~ New Release 13 Scene: Graff Gem Mines ~ SotA Community is Rockin' It! ~ Cyber Monday 12 Hour Telethon ~ In-game Community Weekend Events ~ R12 Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ 6 Days Left to Get Your Black Friday 15% Bonus ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Rustic 2-Story with Loft Village Home and Carpentry Hammer of Prosperity ~ Recruitment Bonus and Alienware Pledge Upgrade Promotions End ~ Upcoming Events

November 21, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #100 – 11/21/14: Hearth of Britannia: Legends of the Hearth II ~ Play Release 12 Now and Get Your Pilgrim’s Hat ~ Release 12 In-game Community Events ~ Easter Egg: Sword of Power! ~ Community Spotlight: Scholars of Novia’s First Writing Contest Winners ~ R12 Steam Access Keys Available for All Backers ~ Get Your 15% Bonus ~ Cyber Monday All Day Telethon ~ Holiday Specials ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Rustic 2-Story Village Home and Blade of the Avatar Cloak ~ Monthly Payment Plan Extended Through June 2015 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

November 14, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #99 – 11/14/14: Duke & LotM VIP Design Roundtable ~ Share Your Screenshots on SotA’s Steam Community Hub ~ More Release 12 Scenes and the Grand Tour quest reward ~ $5M Backer Bonus Reward ~ SotA Community is Rockin’ It! ~ Get Your 15% Bonus ~ Holiday Specials: Yule Tree, Replenishing Snowball Box, Replenishing Fireworks Box, and Holiday Bundle ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Cooking Pot of Prosperity and Magic Sigil Cloak ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

November 7, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #98 – 11/07/14: Tower of the Shuttered Eye! ~ SotA Community is Rockin’ It! ~ Chris Spears’ Release 11 Impressions ~ Lord Marshal Automaton Servant ~ R11 Still Open! Get Your Carnival Mask Tricorn Hat! ~ Steam Access Keys Now Available for All Backers ~ Get Your 15% Bonus ~ Holiday Specials: Taming Reindeer Call and Menorah ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Balcony Town Home ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

October 31, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #97 – 10/31/14: Happy Halloween ~ $5M Raised! ~ Release 11 Impressions ~ R11 Community Events ~ R11 Stays Open! Get Your Carnival Mask Tricorn Hat! ~ Steam Access Keys Now Available for All Backers ~ Pen of the Avatar: The Tower of the Shuttered Eye! ~ Zack’s ELEMENTUM Wins the Captivate Conference Finals ~ Get Your 15% Bonus ~ Holiday Specials: Black Cat, Taming Turkey Call and Cornucopia ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Scissors of Prosperity and Combat Sigil Cloak ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

October 27, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar - Release 11 Remains Open for More Testing ~ Only 36 Days left to get your 15% Black Friday Bonus! ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon

October 24, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #96 – 10/24/14: Play Release 11 Now and Get Your Carnival Mask Tricorn Hat ~ R11 Patch Notes ~ Release 11 In-game Community Events ~ R11 Steam Access Keys Now Available for All Backers ~ SotA Quick Reference Card by Stile Teckel ~ New Housing Page ~ MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar Release 11 Preview: It’s Steamy! ~ Zack’s ELEMENTUM Makes Captivate Conference Finals ~ BEDLAM’s Final Hours Stretch Goals ~ Lord British vs Darkstarr: A Family Feud ~ Get Your 15% Bonus ~ Last Chance Exclusive: Rustic 2-Story with Balcony Village Home ~ Flexible Placement Stretch Goal: Stables ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

October 17, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #95 – 10/17/14: Chess, Anyone? ~ R11 Steam Access Keys Now Available for All Backers ~ The Release 11 Grand Tour Quest Reward ~ Solace Bridge ~ Navigator Pledge Reward: Phonograph ~ Only 45 Days left to get your 15% Black Friday Bonus! ~ Tabletop Gaming with Wil Wheaton ~ Help Kickstart Bedlam ~ Double Robotics + Portalarium ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Cubit Measure of Prosperity and Crafting Sigil Cloak ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

October 10, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #94 – 10/10/14: Get Your 15% Black Friday Bonus Starting Now! ~ The Release 11 Grand Tour Quest Reward ~ R11 Grand Tour POI: Swamp Scene ~ Chris Spears’ R10 Perspective ~ Edelmann Pledge Reward: Birdbath Decoration ~ 4-Pack of Prosperity ~ Through the Lunar Rift: ~ Last Chance Exclusives: Shingle-Roof Stone Village Home & Shingle-Roof Plaster Village Home ~ Flexible Placement Stretch Goal: Greenhouse and Garden Shed ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

October 3, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #93 – 10/03/14: Release 10 Perspectives ~ Q4 Schedule ~ Duke’s Custom Avatars ~ Lord Marshal’s Coronated Helmet ~ Pledge Rewards: Nightshade, Mandrake, and Garlic Reagents ~ Bitcoin Accepted Here ~ Fandomania Interview: Starr Long on Watch Collecting ~ Pen of the Avatar ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

September 26, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #92 – 09/26/14: Play Release 10 Now and Get Your Cavalier’s Hat ~ Release 10 In-game Community Events ~ Chris Spears’ Video Guide to Release 10 ~ SotA Quick Reference Card by Stile Teckel ~ SotA Greenlit for Steam in Record Time ~ Navigator Pledge Reward: Novia Map Atlas ~ Citizen Pledge Reward: Windmill Power Generator ~ Lord British and Blackthorn Celebrate UO’s 17th Anniversary ~ Galactic Inquiry Interview Part 2: Lord British Talks Space! ~ Pen of the Avatar ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

September 19, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #91 – 09/19/14: Help Us Greenlight SotA on Steam ~ Lord British and Darkstarr Fencing in Puffy Shirts ~ SotA Weekly Schedule Status ~ Celebrate UO’s 17th Anniversary with Lord British and King Blackthorn ~ Pledge Rewards: Baron's Talking Mirror and Clockwork Raven ~ Galactic Inquiry: Lord British Talks Games! ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

September 12, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #90 – 09/12/14: Stretch_Goal_Store ~ New Designers Join SotA Dev Team ~ Founder’s Developer Blog: Daily Standup Notes and Developer Q&A ~ Baron’s Cloak ~ Knight’s Cloak ~ Creature Spotlight: Elves ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

September 5, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #89 – 09/05/14: PAX vs Dragoncon: And the Winner is… ~ Chris Spears R9 Perspective ~ New Developer+ Asset Pack ~ Hangout of the Avatar: Nature to Nutrition ~ Pledge Rewards: Clockwork Cat and Clockwork Dog Pets ~ Pen of the Avatar: Character Armor Variations ~ Through the Lunar Rift: Stone Circles and Paths Taken ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

August 29, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #88 – 08/29/14: Release 9 Re-Opens Aug 29 – Sep 1 for PAX versus Dragoncon ~ Release 9 Perspectives & Release 10 Preview ~ Release 9 Player Events ~ Expanded Duke Waterfront Lot ~ Lord Rewards: Royal Scepter and Royal Orb ~ Galactic Inquiry: Starr Long Talks Persistant Worlds (full interview) ~ Pen of the Avatar: Character Armor Variations ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

August 22, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #87 – 08/22/14: Team Combat Is Here – Play R9 Now! ~ Release 9 In-game Community Events ~ PaxLair Player Town in Release 9 ~ Release 9 Welcome Quest ~ Player Hosted PvP Tournaments ~ Developer Pledge Reward: Aether Vibration Amplifier (aka SotA Wireless Streaming Radio) ~ The Island of Choices ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

August 15, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #86 – 08/15/14: Shroud of the Avatar Opening Cinematic ~ Only 6 Days Until Release 9!, featuring the Ice Elemental, the Barrel Mimic, the City of Ardoris, and Mini-Maps ~ MMORPG.com Release 9 Weekend Access Sweepstakes! ~ Lord’s Cloak ~ Darkstarr Training Montage ~ Galactic Inquiry: Starr Long Talks Persistant Worlds ~ Call for Lore: Player Written Books ~ Obsidian Cloak ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ World Builder/Level Designer Job Opening ~ Upcoming Events

August 8, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #85 – 08/08/14: MMORPG.com Release 9 Weekend Access Sweepstakes! ~ Player Run Town Welcome Quests ~ New Britannia’s First Player Run Theatrical Production ~ Duke’s Cloak ~ Lord Marshal’s Great Hearth ~ Hangout of the Avatar: R8 Postmortem & R9 Preview ~ Call for Lore: Player Written Books and the Council of Scribes ~ Through the Lunar Rift: Of Bones and Thrones ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

August 1, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #84 – 08/01/14: Release 8 Perspectives by Starr Long and Spears ~ The Order of Vengeance PvP Tournaments and The Bear Tavern Brawl ~ Lord Marshal Throne ~ Lord British and Darkstarr Outfits ~ Through the Lunar Rift: Curiosity and Stone Circles ~ Blade of the Avatar Cloak ~ More Stretch Goal Store Goodies ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

July 25, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #83 – 07/25/14: It’s PvP Time – Play R8 Now! ~ The Mad Hermit’s Video Guides to Release 8 Combat ~ Shardfall Ruins – Open PvP Zones ~ Starr Long shows off Release 8 with MMORPG! ~ Sequanna, The Titan of Love ~ Never Always Read the Comments ~ Lord Marshal's Drinking Horn ~ Underground Player Towns ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Access Keys and Prizes for Release 8 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ World Builder/Level Designer Job Opening ~ This Week In The News ~ Upcoming Events

July 18, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #82 – 07/18/14: Are You Ready for some PvP? ~ Dev+ Early Early Release 8 Access ~ Lord Reward: Noble’s Magical Discourse Orb ~ Knight Marshal's Winged Helm ~ Row House Expansion ~ Crowdsourcing Music Update ~ Hangout of the Avatar Developer Roundtable ~ Player Owned Towns ~ Flexible Placement Stretch Goal ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Access Keys and Prizes for Release 8 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ World Builder/Level Designer Job Opening ~ Upcoming Events

July 11, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #81 – 07/11/14: SotA a Hit at RTX! ~ Are You Ready for some PvP? ~ Dame Lori and Sir Frank Receive ONBE medals via Robot Lord British ~ People Playing Together: A Worthy and Inspiring Purpose ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Access Keys and Prizes for Release 8 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Dev+ Backers: We Need Your NPCs ~ Sword of the Ba’Heer ~ Starr Long Keynotes DragonCon Videogames Track ~ Layaway Plan for Player Owned Towns ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

July 4, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #80 – 07/04/14: Release 7 Re-Opens for RTX Weekend! ~ 10% Pledge Bonus Extended 2 Extra Days! ~ Release 7 Perspectives (and R8 Focuses on PvP) ~ The Mad Hermit's Video of Net's Crazy Maze ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Access Keys and Prizes for Release 8 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Duke's Keep Lot ~ Ancestor's Cloak ~ Admiral's Outfit for Boats Stretch Goal ~ Upcoming Events ~ Project Update #79 Recap ~ Ye Olde Add-On Store ~ Please Register on SotA and Link Your Kickstarter Account!

June 27, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #79 – 06/27/14: Come Play Release 7 Now! ~ Release 7 Patches ~ The Mad Hermit’s Video Guide to Pre-Alpha Release 7 ~ More E3 Awards ~ The Final Week to get your 10% Pledge Bonus! ~ SotA at RTX 2014! ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Access Keys and Prizes for Release 8 ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Lord Marshal’s Great Hall ~ Patron Rewards: Fyndoro’s Tablet of Finding and Magic Printing Press ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Balcony Village Home ~ Boats Stretch Goal ~ Through the Lunar Rift: On Wolves, Bears, and the Darkness… ~ 7 Days Until Lord British’s Birthday: Replenishing Birthday Cake and Replenishing Fireworks Box ~ International Shipping ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

June 20, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #78 – 06/20/14: SotA Awarded “Best Indie MMO” at E3 2014! ~ Lord British Presents yon Winners of the DnD1 Contest! ~ SotA at RTX 2014! ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 R8 Access Keys and Prizes for R8 Players ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Nerdist: E3 Field Report: Jessica Chobot Interviews Richard Garriott ~ The Map of New Britannia ~ Puzzle Box ~ SotAwiki Guild Database ~ Pack Animals Stretch Goal ~ Player Owned Metropolis ~ Village Ring of Stones ~ Through the Lunar Rift: The Body Count in Braemar ~ One New Britannian, Two New Britannians, Three New Britannians, Four… ~ Only 14 Days remain to get your 10% Pledge Bonus! ~ This Week In the News ~ Upcoming Events

June 13, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #77 – 06/13/14: Big Week for SotA at E3! ~ Knight Marshal Tower Keep ~ Artisan’s Box of Plenty & Artisan Tools ~ Royal Founder Shield, Cloak, Cloth, Leather, Chain & Plate Starter Armor ~ Elves As Playable Race Stretch Goal ~ Oracle Cloak ~ Village Pavilion ~ 2-story, 3-story & 4-story Blue Tile Roof Row Houses ~ Wood & Plaster 3-Story Row House ~ Through the Lunar Rift: The Chaos Outside of Kingsport ~ Only 21 Days remain to get your 10% Pledge Bonus! ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

June 6, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #76 – 06/06/14: Release 6 Re-Opens for Entire Week of E3! ~ Ardoris, The City of Canals ~ New Pledge Rewards, New Pledge Tiers, Row Lots, Player Owned Towns & Stretch Goal Store Megapost ~ Player Owned Towns ~ 10% Pledge Bonus Promotion! ~ Horse Mounts Stretch Goal ~ Lot Selection Sequence Process ~ Row Lot Property Deeds ~ Wood & Plaster 4-Story with Balcony Row House ~ Row Stone & Timber 5-Story Basement ~ Replenishing Birthday Cake ~ Return of the Replenishing Fireworks Box ~ Through the Lunar Rift: Conspiracy in the Clink ~ The Final Map Reveal! ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

May 30, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #75 – 05/30/14: Release 6 Perspectives ~ Blade of the Avatar: The Final Chapter ~ Map Reveal ~ Release 7 and Q3 Update ~ Royal Founder Rewards ~ Founder Teachable Emotes ~ Through the Lunar Rift: The Darkness in Owl's Nest ~ Wood & Plaster 3-Story with Open Floor Plan Village Home ~ Plantronics Partnership ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

May 23, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #74 – 05/23/14: Come Play Release 6 Now! ~ Release 6 Patches ~ The (voice) of the Guardian Returns! ~ Founder Teachable Emotes ~ March Duke’s Roundtable, V.I.P. Picnic, & Duel ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Front Porch Town Home ~ Only 2 BotA Chapters Left! ~ Blade of the Avatar: Chapter 23 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

May 16, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #73 – 05/16/14: Only 6 Days Until Release 6! ~ Plantronics Partnership ~ Benefactor Lord Town Home and remodeled Founder Lord Town Home ~ Royal Founder Rewards: Plaque, Crystal Sword and Creature Taming Call ~ New Dev Team Member: Alyssa Reuter, Technical Artist ~ Richard Garriott’s DND #1 Contest Update ~ Barn 2-Story Village Home ~ Upcoming Duke and Lord of the Manor Events ~ HoBLotH II: Legends of the Hearth ~ Only 3 BotA Chapters Left! ~ Blade of the Avatar: Chapter 22 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

May 9, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #72 – 05/09/14: One Hundred Thousand New Britannians! ~ Development Team Growth (or “Where’s the Money Going?”) ~ Only 4 BotA Chapters Left! ~ Blade of the Avatar: Chapter 21 ~ Map Reveal ~ Dev+ 3ds Max Rigged Avatar Model ~ Monthly Payment Plan Extended ~ Wedding Dress & Tuxedo ~ Add-On Store Multi-Select ~ Store Credit Gift Coupons ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

May 2, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #71 – 05/02/14: Release 5 Perspectives & Release 6 Revisions ~ Benefactor Baron City Home ~ Founder Teachable Emotes ~ Recruit-A-Friend Emote ~ Dev+ Crafting Table Unity Asset Pack ~ Castle Stone Arena Basement ~ Rustic 2-Story with Loft Village Home ~ Wood & Plaster 3-Story Village Home ~ Blade of the Avatar: Chapter 20 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

April 25, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #70 – 04/25/14: Come Play Release 5 Now! ~ Release 5 Patches! ~ The Mad Hermit’s Video Guide to Pre-Alpha Release 5 ~ Founder Teachable Emotes ~ Recruit-A-Friend Rottweiler Hunting Dog Pet ~ Amazon Interview with Starr Long ~ 5 Days Left to Get Your Easter Bunny & Confetti Eggs Basket ~ Shingle-Roof Plaster Village Home ~ Shingle-Roof Stone Village Home ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story Village Home ~ BotA: Chapter 19 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

April 18, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #69 – 04/18/14: Happy Easter! ~ Only 6 Days Until Release 5! ~ Richard Garriott’s D&D #1 Contest ~ Shroud of the Avatar Limited Edition Art Print? ~ College of Arms & In-Game Custom Crests Pledge Reward ~ Founder Lord of the Manor Crown ~ Mortar & Pestle of Prosperity ~ The Enhanced Town Stone Arena Basement ~ Rustic 2-Story with Loft Town Home ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Balcony Town Home ~ BotA: Chapter 18 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

April 11, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #68 – 04/11/14: One-Year Anniversary Recap ~ Developer+ House Pack #2 ~ More Developer Tools ~ Lord of the Manor’s 2-Story Castle Stone Basement ~ Founder Duke Crown ~ Founder Baron 2 & 3 Crown ~ Benefactor Baron Bed ~ Benefactor Tunic ~ Village Stone Arena Basement ~ Castle Stone & Timber Split-Level 5-Story Basement ~ Rustic 2-Story Village Home ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Overhang Village Home ~ BotA: Chapter 17 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 5 Weekend Access Keys ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

April 4, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #67 – 04/04/14: The Coconut Horse and Too Hot in the Hot Tub! ~ Release 4 Perspectives ~ Founder and Benefactor Duke Castle Homes ~ Founder Baron Bed ~ Founder Baron Imp Pet ~ Founder Baron Servant ~ Easter Bunny Pet and Replenishing Confetti Eggs Basket ~ Rustic 2-Story with Balcony Village Home ~ Wood & Plaster 2-Story with Great Hall Village Home ~ SotA’s One-Year Anniversary Events ~ Blade of the Avatar Novel: Chapter 16 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 5 Weekend Access Keys ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

March 28, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #66 – 03/28/14: Play Release 4 Now! ~ SotA’s One-Year Anniversary Events ~ Star Citizen Crossbow and Vanduul Polearm ~ Knight and Lord Expert Crafting Stations ~ Brindle Greyhound ~ Rustic 3-Story Village Home ~ Town and City Lot Homes, Wood & Plaster 2-Story Town Home and Wood & Plaster 3-Story City Home ~ Blade of the Avatar Novel: Chapter 15 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 5 Weekend Access Keys ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events ~ This Week In the News

March 21, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #65 – 03/21/14: Founder Teachable Emotes ~ Lord House Servant ~ Golden Eagle Pet ~ Blade of the Avatar Novel: Chapter 14 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 5 Weekend Access Keys ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

March 14, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #64 – 03/14/14: Alienware Sponsors 1000 Release 5 Weekend Access Keys ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ SotA’s One-Year Anniversary Events ~ Lord of the Manor Castle Lot ~ Founder Baron 2 &amp; Baron 3 Waterfront Galleon ~ Lord's Throne ~ Founder Lord Lynx Pet ~ Town Stone Arena Basement ~ Blade of the Avatar Novel: Chapter 13 ~ Map Reveal ~ Upcoming Events

March 7, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #63 – 03/07/14: Post-Mortem: Dev+ Party on the Baron’s Frigate ~ PvP & Death: Current Thinking Megapost ~ Knight’s Round Table ~ Founder Knight House Servant ~ Patron Domesday Certificate ~ Black Cat Pet ~ Blade of the Avatar Novel: Chapter 12 ~ Map Reveal ~ Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon ~ Upcoming Events

February 28, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #62 – 02/28/14: Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade ~ Releases 4 – 7 ~ PvP Current Thinking ~ Combat-Ready Elves! ~ BotA ~ Chapter 11 ~ Founder Baron Waterfront Frigate ~ Benefactor Edelmann Automaton ~ Benefactor Edelmann Great Dane Pet ~ Founder Citizen Owl Pet ~ Cleaver of Prosperity ~ Upcoming Events

February 21, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #61 – 02/21/14: Come Play Release 3 Now! ~ Property Owner Backer Plaques ~ Benefactor Citizen Piano ~ Combat-Ready Skeletons! ~ BotA: Chapter 10 ~ Map Reveal ~ White Raven Pet ~ Loom Shuttle of Prosperity ~ Stretch Goal Success: Lord British vs. Darkstarr ~ Only 1 Day Left to Get Your Special Pantheon/SotA Cross-Game Cloak ~ Upcoming Events ~ This Week In the News

February 14, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #60 – 02/14/14: Hearts of Britannia Valentine’s Poetry Reading! ~ Extra, Extra Early R3 Test Results ~ Founder Lord Waterfront Houseboat ~ BotA ~ Chapter 9 ~ Map Reveal ~ Hearth of Britannia Cabinet of Virtues ~ Tanning Knife of Prosperity ~ 6-More Pack of Prosperity ~ Stretch Goals: Lord British vs. Darkstarr ~ 7 Days Left to Get Your Special Pantheon/SotA Cross-Game Cloak ~ New Events Page ~ Only 52 Days Remain to Purchase/Upgrade/Gift Founder Pledges

February 7, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #59 – 02/14/14: BotA ~ Chapter 8 - Map Reveal - Stretch Goals: Lord British vs. Darkstarr - Upcoming Duke and Lord of the Manor Events - Star Citizen Vanduul Polearm - Royal Founders: Recognizing Our Original Backers - Ancestor Tombstone - Developer Tinkerer Certificate - Pets at Founder Tier: Option to get all 3? - Founder Knight Lighthouse Animation - Cubit Measure of Prosperity - Website Upgrades: Pledge Page & Campaign Statistics Page - 14 Days Left to Get Your Special Pantheon/SotA Cross-Game Cloak - “Hearts of Britannia” Valentine’s Poetry Competition! - Only 59 Days Remain to Purchase/Upgrade/Gift Founder Pledges

January 31, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #58 – 01/31/14: Release 2 Perspectives - Pantheon & SotA Co-Backers Receive Special Cross-Game Cloak - “Hearts of Britannia” Valentine’s Poetry Competition! - BotA ~ Chapter 7 - Map Reveal - Early Founder Knight Village Waterfront Lighthouse - Founder Tier Pets - Virtual Collector Iolo Lute - Early Founder Royal Artisan Iolo Crossbow - Smelting Tongs of Prosperity - Stretch Goals: Lord British vs. Darkstarr - Purchase, Transfer, or Gifting of Founder Pledges (and Referral Bonus Benefit)!

January 24, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #57 ~ 01/24/14: Play Release 2 Now, BotA ~ Chapter 6, Map Reveal, The Spoony Interviews: Hidden Camera Footage from Angry Joe’s Phone, Early Founder Royal Artisan Starter Bow, Immortal Adventurer Ankh of Virtue Necklace, Lord British's Silver Serpent Necklace, Scissors of Prosperity, 73 Days Remaining for Early Founder Pledge Prices

January 17, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #56 ~ 01/17/14: Lord British Hosts Hangout to Celebrate $3 Million Milestone, 6 Day Countdown to Release 2 Launch!, BotA ~ Chapter 5, Map Reveal, The Spoony Interviews: O British, Where Art Thou?, Founder Edelmann Waterfront Cabana, Founder Starter Melee Weapons, Cooking Pot of Prosperity, Village Property Deeds are Back in the Add-On Store, 80 Days Remaining for Early Founder Pledge Prices

January 10, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #55 – 01/10/14: BotA ~ Chapter 4, Map Reveal, SotA #1 on Indie MMO Top Ten, SotA one of Massively’s Perfect Ten MMOs in 2014, The Spoony Interviews: Richard Garriott on “How to Make Apple II Artwork”, Founder Citizen Waterfront Cabana, Founder Royal Artisan Taming Creature Call, Carpentry Hammer of Prosperity

January 2, 2014

 * Update of the Avatar #54 – 01/02/14: MMORPG.COM Ranks SotA #2 Most Wanted MMO of 2014!, Forbes Includes SotA in their Best Video Game RPGs of 2014 and Beyond!, More Spoony: “Richard Garriott’s Art Gallery…”, Map Reveal, The Benefactor Cloak, Add-On Store Conversion, Let’s Talk About Lots, Darkstarr Salute, Smithing Hammer of Prosperity, The Sigil Cloaks, Want More Replenishing Snowball Boxes?, Only 4 Days Left to Get Your Holiday Items, Changes to Chat

December 20, 2013

 * Update of the Avatar #53 – 12/20/13: Release 1 Postmortem!, The Spoony Interview/Roast: Britannia Burns – Part 3!, BotA Chapter 3, Founder Duke Island Castle, Founder Knight Home Renovations, Early Founder’s Tunic, Hoe of Prosperity, 6-Pack of Prosperity, Town & City Property Deeds, Oracle Statue Head, Holiday Schedule

December 13, 2013

 * Update of the Avatar #52 – 12/13/13: Come Play Release 1 Now, The Spoony Interview/Roast: Britannia Burns – Part 2!, BotA Chapter 2, Map Reveal, Founder Virtual Collector Starter Armor, Darkstarr Cloak, Sickle of Prosperity, Holiday Specials: Yule Tree, Menorah, & Replenishing Fireworks Box

December 6, 2013

 * Update of the Avatar #51 – 12/06/13: BotA Chapter 1, Map Reveal, Gearing Up for Release 1 Next Week!, Early-Early Access to Pre-Release 1 for Dev+ Backers Starts Today!, A Musical Proclamation from Lord British!, Founder’s Crystal Sword, Skinning Knife of Prosperity, and Taming Reindeer Call!

November 27, 2013

 * Update of the Avatar #50 – 11/27/13: Blade of the Avatar Novel, Installment 1 – Prologue, Map Reveal, Combat Design, Immortality Fruit, Royal Elderberry, Pickaxe of Prosperity, Black Friday Weekend Promotions, The Space Bards “Neon Milk” Kickstarter, Movember: Shroud of the Mustache

Older

 * Update of the Avatar #49 - 11/22/13: Spoony Interview, Benefactor Knight Home, Story Sneak Peek, Cloaks, Gifting, and More!
 * Update of the Avatar #48 - 11/15/13: Scene Jam & Recruit-A-Friend Winners, Skills Design, Windmill Home, Basements, Taming Turkey Call, and More!
 * Update of the Avatar #47 - 11/08/13: Scene Jam IV Winners, Story Sneak Peek & Map Reveal, Early Access Release Schedule, and the Baron Home!
 * Update of the Avatar #46 - 11/01/13: Six Month Progress Video, Story Sneak Peek, Founder Starter Shield, Fishing Pole of Prosperity and More!
 * Update of the Avatar #45 - 10/25/13: Unity Scene Jam #3 Winners, Story Sneak Peek, City Basements, Wizard Tower, Baron 3 Pledge, and More!
 * Update of the Avatar #44 - 10/18/13: Lord of the Manor Home, Crafting Sigil, Story Sneak Peek #2, Avatar Outfits, Basements, Scene Jam Results, & More!
 * Update of the Avatar #43 - 10/10/13: Combat Sigil, Story Sneak Peek, Basements, Druid Home, Bonus Rewards, & More!
 * Update of the Avatar #42 - 10/04/13: Founder Lord Home, Benefactor Edelmann Home, Avatar Outfits, & Scene Jam #2
 * Update of the Avatar #41 - 09/27/13: Sigil of Magic, Collector’s Coin, Crafting Stations, Unity Scene Jam Winner, & More
 * Update of the Avatar #40 - 09/20/13: Decorating Demo Video, Edelmann Home, Tower Homes, & Unity Scene Jam!
 * Update of the Avatar #39 - 09/13/13: Knight’s Home, Village Property Deeds, and the Unity Scene Jam!
 * Update of the Avatar #38 - 09/11/13: More Avatar Goodies, Edelmann House Poll, Tracy Hickman’s Sojourner Tales, & Changes to the Updates!
 * Update of the Avatar #37 - 09/04/13: Home Sweet Home!
 * Update of the Avatar #36 - 08/14/13
 * Update of the Avatar #35 - 07/29/13: Build Your Own Dungeon with SotA’s Dungeon Kit Unity Assets!
 * Update of the Avatar #34 - 07/23/13: The Making of a Moondial and Keeping the Beat!
 * Update of the Avatar #33 - 07/05/2013: Starr Long Joins Shroud of the Avatar Team, SotA Demo at RTX 2013 & Limited DarkStarr Rewards!
 * Shroud of the Avatar Kickstarted! ~ 04/01/2013
 * What is a Lord British “Ultimate” Role Playing Game? Day 4 ~ 03/11/2013
 * What is a Lord British “Ultimate” Role Playing Game? Day 3 ~ 03/10/2013
 * What is a Lord British “Ultimate” Role Playing Game? Day 2 ~ 03/09/2013
 * What is a Lord British “Ultimate” Role Playing Game? ~ 03/08/2013
 * Announcing Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues! ~ 03/08/2013
 * Pledge Your Support of Shroud of the Avatar on Kickstarter! ~ 03/07/2013

Kickstarter

 * Update of the Avatar #33 - 07/11/13: HD Demo Video & In-Game Images
 * Update of the Avatar #32 - 07/05/13: Starr Long Joins Shroud of the Avatar Team; SotA Demo at RTX 2013
 * Update of the Avatar #31 - 06/12/13: Monthly Payment Layaway Plan Goes Live, New Public & Private Forums, and Team Bios
 * Update of the Avatar #30 - 06/04/13: Private Developer Forums, Amazon Payments, & New Team Members!
 * Update of the Avatar #29 - 5/17/2013: Grace Period Ends May 20th, Lock-In Low Tier Prices, New Team Members, and More!
 * Update #28 - 04/24/2013: SotA Translated to German First! New EDELMANN House Tier Available! Grace Period Available for Duration of Quo Vadis Conference This Week!
 * Update #27 - 04/16/2013: Extended Grace Period and Ongoing Kickstarter Integration
 * Update #26 - 04/12/2013: Welcome to Your New Home! Your Kickstarter Account is Ready to be Linked
 * Update #25 - 04/09/2013: Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! (Did We Happen To Mention "Thank You?")
 * Update #24 - 04/06/2013: The Final Countdown, a Chat with Chris Roberts, and Lord Blackthorn!
 * Update #23 - 04/06/2013: FINAL DAY BONUS REWARDS: Waterfront Property, Island Castles, Custom Avatars, Collector’s Edition Story of Mondain, & More!
 * Update #22 - 04/04/2013: Only 2 Days Left to Get Your New BONUS REWARDS: New Knight Tier, Early Skill Access, Crystal Swords, Homeowner's Bounty, Unity Art Packs & More!
 * Update #21 - 04/03/2013: Update 21: Art, Unity and Emotes!
 * Update #20 - 04/02/2013: An Interview with Warren Spector, a Quest and CRAFTING
 * Update #19 - 04/01/2013: $2.5M Final Week Stretch Goals, Tracy Hickman Novel, 5 Full Games, & More!
 * Update #18 - 03/31/2013: Tech Talk and Exciting Announcements!
 * Update #17 - 03/29/2013: Weekly Roundup and NEW Character Concept Art
 * Update #16 - 03/27/2013: BONUS REWARDS: Future Episodes, New Tiers, Immortality Fruit, Indestructible Artisan Tools, Unique Taming Ability & More!
 * Update #15 - 03/26/2013: Tuesday 3-for-1!
 * Update #14 - 03/23/2013: Paypal and a Question of Virtue
 * Update #13 - 03/22/2013: Housing Update!
 * Update #12 - 03/21/2013: New Concept Art and Developer Blog
 * Update #11 - 03/18/2013: Stretch Goals & More Bonus Rewards!
 * Update #10 - 03/16/2013: Shroud of the Avatar - Selective-Multi-Player Means Multiple Ways to Play!
 * Update #9 - 03/15/2013: Tracy Hickman, New York Times Best-selling author of Dragonlance and Deathgate series, joins the Shroud of the Avatar team as Lead Story Designer!
 * Update #8 - 03/14/2013: New Concept Art: The Fallen Keep
 * Update #7 - 03/13/2013: Shroud of the Avatar - Dual Scale vs Mono Scale Maps
 * Update #6 - 03/12/2013: BONUS REWARDS: Collectors Box, Recorded Media Game & Soundtrack, Mysterious Artifact, and more!
 * Update #5 - 03/11/2013: DRM, Offline/Online, and Microtransaction update + swag teaser!
 * Update #4 - 03/09/2013: Shroud of the Avatar Developer Video Broadcast
 * Update #3 - 03/09/2013: As Promised! Exclusive Video Interview with Iolo and Lord British!
 * Update #2 - 03/08/2013: Shroud of the Avatar Developer Video Broadcast
 * Update #1 - 03/09/2013: Live Developer Video Broadcast Today, 3/9!