If you're feeling charitable this year but don't want to take time to log out of your favorite MMO to make a donation, Trion Worlds is offering you the next best thing. October 15th marks the date of RIFT's Extra Life event, which will feature a 24-hour gaming marathon designed to put a little coin in the pocket of the Children's Miracle Network.
How does it all work?
First you'll need to register with Extra Life and decide whether you want to play as part of a team or as an individual. Then you'll need to spread the word to family, friends, and anyone else who might be willing to sponsor your 24-hour Telara marathon. Finally, you can join up with Trion staffers in-game on the 15th and do your part for charity. There are a couple of pretty cool rewards on tap too, namely in-game titles like "the Charitable" (for all participants), and "the Insomniac" (for those who manage to last the entire 24 hours). You can find more details on the RIFT forums and at the Extra Life website.
Reader Comments (3)
Posted: Sep 14th 2011 12:27PM Floop the Squirrel said
"a 24-hour gaming marathon designed to put a little coin in the pocket of the Children's Miracle Network."
How?
OK, maybe i missed this part but how exactly is gaming supposed to help with donations?
Is it the publicity?
(Honestly i have no idea, not trying to troll or anything)
How?
OK, maybe i missed this part but how exactly is gaming supposed to help with donations?
Is it the publicity?
(Honestly i have no idea, not trying to troll or anything)
Posted: Sep 14th 2011 12:44PM reathorn2010 said
@Floop the Squirrel
It works like a walk a thon does.
Basically you are "sponsered" to play RIFT. You get people to donate to your cause, so say you play for 8 hours, then each of those 8 hours your sponsers will donate so much money to the cause.
In this case its 1 dollar for each hour of the marathon you participate in.
I think its a cute idea.
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It works like a walk a thon does.
Basically you are "sponsered" to play RIFT. You get people to donate to your cause, so say you play for 8 hours, then each of those 8 hours your sponsers will donate so much money to the cause.
In this case its 1 dollar for each hour of the marathon you participate in.
I think its a cute idea.
Posted: Sep 14th 2011 4:17PM yeppers said
So... does "sponsor" = "co-dependent"?







