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Online Worlds => Xeko (Elf Island) => EI Blog Entries => Topic started by: Bugdozer on August 29, 2008, 02:01 PM
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SMA MONTH
August 29th, 2008
For many kids, spending time on a virtual world allows them a creative escape from the daily doings of life. For others it is a chance to feel a true sense belonging.
Many kids suffer from a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA. This disease affects over 25,000 people in the United States. The disease limits a child’s ability to move, such as walking, crawling, head movement, and even breathing or swallowing! Because of this, many kids cannot climb trees, enjoy playgrounds, or play outside with other kids.
However, many kids who have SMA have discovered the magic of virtual worlds. Communities such as Elf Island give kids who are ordinarily confined to the great indoors a chance to play and interact with other kids in a fun way. On Elf Island, we are dedicated to making a game accessible to all kids, especially those with special needs. Elf Island also empowers kids to make a difference and help special causes that help real people, animals and the planet!
With your help through entertainment, gaming and storytelling we hope to support causes like SMA! Everyone take a moment and grab a breath – very soon you will be making a positive impact to those in need through Elf Island!
(http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ice-cavern_elves.jpg)
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:yes!: Ice and snow to play in!! :2thunbs:
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Please open!
I do wish the avatars looked a bit more like the pretty purple elf in an earlier teaser.
Since they are not wearing gloves, I guess elves can tolerate the cold.
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I love the room but the avatars have not won me over yet. Time will tell...
Bug
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Please open!
I do wish the avatars looked a bit more like the pretty purple elf in an earlier teaser.
I love the room but the avatars have not won me over yet. Time will tell...
Bug
Good, I'm not the only one thinking the same thing. :lolg:
I was thinking the avatars would look like the artwork we've been seeing in the blog updates too. :(
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I thought the same thing about the avatars. I hope that picture is a sketch and not an actual screen shot of what the game looks like.
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I'm a bit disappointed in the avatars too. They almost look as if they have been copied and pasted from another game--they don't have the same detail as the background.
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I'm a bit disappointed in the avatars too. They almost look as if they have been copied and pasted from another game--they don't have the same detail as the background.
Let's hope that is exactly the case. :please:
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My sentiments exactly... I had thought Elf Island showed lots of promise, but this new version of avatar would be hard to look at for any length of time (like 5 minutes).
Add me to the list of hopefuls who don't want to give up just yet. :bow:
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add me as well to that list.
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My sentiments exactly... I had thought Elf Island showed lots of promise, but this new version of avatar would be hard to look at for any length of time (like 5 minutes).
Add me to the list of hopefuls who don't want to give up just yet. :bow:
Hey Girl! Welcome! Woot! Glad you made it here :bighug: