News on the Hour
Good day, Avatars! NEWS ON THE HOUR is broadcast at the top of every hour, Tuesday - Sunday, 24 hours a day. The news we report is available for reading on our Discord in the Newstand section...
Good day, Avatars! NEWS ON THE HOUR is broadcast at the top of every hour, Tuesday - Sunday, 24 hours a day. The news we report is available for reading on our Discord in the Newstand section...
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Written by Alleine Dragonfyre | Reported by Asclepius | PC Games by Drizz Dragonfyre
Local News
Friends & fellow Avatars, please honor us with your attendance at The Deca-Yule Ball! We join our community in celebrating 10 years of Shroud of the Avatar and honoring the SOTA Developers of past and present for their hard work in faithfully bringing our beloved MMORPG monthly content updates through the years. This celebration is about our community, too, for without us, there would be no Novia! The Deca-Yule Ball is on Friday, December 15th, and shall be timed to commence shortly after the official Developer Twitch Livestream. Music and your on-air emcee for this live event will be provided and broadcasted by Avatars Radio, simulcasting the TV feed at twitch.tv/avatarsradiorocks. Formal or fantasy attire is required. Visit the official Shroud of the Avatar forums for updates.
The Robot Overlords have announced a sheet music hunt event in Shroud of the Avatar that commenced on November 13th and will continue until a winner is found. Participants search for music sheets with a twist. Ten specific sheets of music are now listed on the official forums. Finding one makes you eligible for the grand prize. Discovering five or more earns an additional special reward. Players must post a screenshot of the sheet on the forum thread and its drop to claim victory. Happy hunting!
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In Haven Ridge, an exciting month-long fishing event is happening until November 30th. Participants have a chance to win big in multiple categories, including a Grand Prize for Largest Lava and Saltwater Fish with a combined length of 2000 COTO's, 200k Gold, an in-game Gold Fishing Trophy & this is cool, Listeners, a sealed Shroud of the Avatar Video Game Box Set! There are prizes for the Largest Lava and Saltwater fish as well. Submit catches via In-Game Mail to Lebu Lionheart or use the Turn-In Chest near the main dock. Haven Ridge is just beyond Castle Atos in Shroud of the Avatar. Best of luck to all participants!
Gear up for the weekly Lightbringer Isle Auction, which takes place every Wednesday. Determine your prices, starting bids, and reserves. Drop labeled items at the Auction House or mail them to Hemnu Lighbringer, along with bid details. Expect a diverse array of offerings for a rich experience. Remember, a 10% commission on the final sale price applies. Visit the Shroud of the Avatar official forums for info.
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Metaverse News
Steam Awards 2023: Nominate Your Favorite Games Now!
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Vote Now: Monster Hunter Series Anniversary Poll
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Meet Danny and Nancy: Texas Chain Saw Massacre Update
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GameMaker Unleashes Holiday Cheer: Free Indie Game Dev Access
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Fortnite Rolls Back Cosmetic Restrictions Amid Community Backlash
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