Greetings Fellow Avatars!
Release 130 goes live September 26th at 10:30 AM CDT.
Welcome! The Catnip Games development team marks this monthly release of Shroud of the Avatar with new content and improvements. For Release 130 (R130), it’s time for back-to-squirrel!
For those wishing to participate in any community activities, upcoming one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Be sure to also review the Player Guide and Known Issues for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes.
News Announcements
Community Updates
Medic’s Fishing Hat and Rod
Back in June, one of our players, Janzik, suggested that we make a specific kind of fishing hat in the wishlist forum section. We immediately put this on the schedule and figured it would be an ideal special ultra-rare for autumn.
The hat is an homage to Lt. Col. Blake’s fishing hat from the TV Show M*A*S*H, and features a tartan band, fly fishing lures, an oak cluster front and center and, as appropriate for a hat worn by a doctor, a bonus for healers.
In addition to the hat, we have created a Medic’s Fishing Rod to go along with it. The rod has military green coloring with a red cross on the reel. Together, these items will be a set that can only be obtained by purchasing a 10,750 Crowns of the Obsidians pack on the SotA website (AND receiving delivery of them in game!) from the 26th through the 4th. COTOs will be on sale during this time, so it’s really a great deal! Please note that the bonus items will be delivered shortly after the offer expires.
The base shape is also being made available as a simple craftable bucket hat and as a fancy bucket hat with contrasting band and brim.
Scottie was meticulous in creating this tribute; his attention to detail is truly remarkable! Each piece showcases a level of intricacy that feels so real. Scottie’s skill and passion are highlighted in this set!
Remembering Mojito
On September 6th, Atos (Chris Spears) posted that Mojito (his family’s doggo) had passed away suddenly. Mojito was Chris’ daughter’s best friend from birth and a mascot for Shroud of the Avatar. Mojito was added into the game early on as an NPC guarding the bridge along the main road into the center of Owl’s Head and has faithfully remained on duty since then.
Mojito was a welcomed guest on SotA live streams throughout the years and many will remember the Mojito-cam on Chris’s streams. To honor Mojito’s memory, a memorial to him has been placed in Brittany Graveyard and we will be delivering a Mini Marble Mojito Memorial (a tabletop statue made per Stymie’s suggestion) to every player that logs in during the month of October. It, and larger versions, will also be available via the in-game Crown Store.
Please give Mojito a pet the next time you pass through Owl’s Head.
Release 130 Patch Notes
Below are a list of the updates that are live as of Release 130 in the game of Shroud of the Avatar! R130 is a polish month. Content, additional improvements, and bug fixes are inbound for R131 next month. We hope you enjoy the changes that are live today as of Release 130!
Crafting, Decoration, Gear, & Inventory Item Changes:
User Interface, Store Information, Inky, & Lua Changes:
World and Quest Changes:
Player-Owned Town Changes:
Latest News and Q&A in the September Livestream
The post-release Community Livestream is Friday, September 27th at 4PM CT on Twitch! Join Stephen “Ravalox” Reinen and other members of the development team for a 1-hour community livestream!
To enter the prize drawings, type “a toast to Mojito” into any in-game chat channel OR make a purchase on the website Add-On Store.
Please submit questions using in-game universal chat by typing “askadev” before your question. We’ll do our best to answer these questions live on the stream. Watch on Twitch, Friday at 4PM CT!
Members of the Shroud of the Avatar development team stream on twitch.tv/shroudoftheavatar — be sure to get the channel on follow for notifications so you can join us right as we go live! Also, if you’ve missed our latest streams, check out our archive of content at our YouTube Channel. Like! Follow! Subscribe! Prizes!!!
Don’t forget to also join the Shroud of the Avatar team and community over on Facebook at Shroud of the Avatar and on Discord at Join the Shroud of the Avatar Discord Server!.
Sales and Bonus Events
During our Back-to-Squirrel Sale from September 26th through October 4th:
Release 130 Subscriber Login Rewards
Is it really safe to let your giant squirrel have the run of your dungeon? Keep it out of dangerous lava pools, safe behind closed doors. The Rewards Program login items for Release 130 are an Animal Spawner, Giant Grey Squirrel with Pine Cone; a Dark Gothic Stand, and the first converted basement dungeon piece: a Stone Dungeon Room Town Lot Cellar 1 Story (3×3)!
Subscribers to the Rewards Program must log in during Release 130 to receive these special login items.
The Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program lets you earn the best rate on purchasing Crowns AND receive monthly reward items! For a low monthly price, you will receive the following:
October Login Reward
To honor the passing of Atos’ pet miniature greyhound Mojito, who still guards the bridge in Owl’s Head, each account that logs in during the month of October will receive a one-time gift of a Mini Marble Mojito Memorial.
Crown Store Updates
New in the crown store for today’s release:
…for October 1st:
…and for October 11th:
The Spooky Seasonal store items will be available from Thursday September 26th through Monday November 4th:
List of Spooky Seasonal items:
Bug Brigade & Testing Directives!
The Bug Brigade was established to improve how the community and the development team work together to improve the game. Since the Brigade’s inception, the program has gone through a number of changes and was eventually placed on hold. The stability of the game is as important to the development team as it is to the players, therefore the program was revamped and was relaunched.
The Brigade has been up and running and the volunteers (Alley Oop, Echondas, Flair Minamoto, and Justyn) are in a good rhythm for verifying and submitting bugs to the developers. If you have reported a bug that has not yet been addressed, please be patient while the backlog is being worked. The Brigade is working diligently to clean up the backlog of bug reports posted by players on the forums.
Every month, a considerable amount of development time will be spent working many of the verified bugs which have been submitted to the team by the Bug Brigade. This focused effort on bug fixes would not be possible without the recent efforts of the Bug Brigade. Please take the time to thank these bug hunting aficionados when you encounter them in your travels!
In turn, the development team would like to express a big thank you to the Bug Hunters! These community members are doing a fantastic job bringing so many bug reports to the team, and they’re doing it in a way which makes the process smooth and efficient. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Much improvement has been noticed by the development team and we’re so very excited to see the program’s continued success!
The development team would also like to thank all of those who take time to participate in QA Testing Directives. Thanks to your hard work and dedication, many issues and bugs can be identified and fixed prior to content going to the Live Server! Keep up the great work! For those that wish to participate in future bug hunting endeavors, please check the forums regularly for upcoming QA Testing Directives.
Don’t forget, the Bug Brigade is open to all players in good standing and bug rewards are SWEET! They will be awarded on a monthly progression basis with only minimal requirements to qualify. The available rewards to receive in progression via qualifying participation are as follows:
If you’ve come to think of Shroud of the Avatar as your home, sign up and help make New Britannia a better place to live! To learn more about joining the Bug Brigade, please read the announcement thread by Ravalox in the main Bug/Feedback forums.
Streaming Program
Streamers of Shroud of the Avatar can participate in a program to showcase the game and be rewarded for their efforts. Any player in good standing who wishes to be included in the Streaming Program can contact Laney via in-game mail with their Character Name and Twitch Channel information. If you have already signed up for the program in the past, fear not: you’re on the list and you don’t need to reapply.
Streaming Rewards Program participants must adhere to our Terms of Service (TOS) and Community Rules while Streaming Shroud of the Avatar.
Streaming Rewards Program participants must stream at least 10 hours of Shroud of the Avatar ACTIVE game play to remain in the program with reward accrual.
Streamers will receive a one-time digital reward of in-game items after meeting the program’s requirements: Streamer’s Cloak, Streamer’s Camera, and the LIVESTREAMING title.
Rules:
Monthly Streaming Bundles:
On the 1st of each month, qualifying streamers will be eligible to receive 50 Streaming Bundles. Bundles will be sent out to Streamers via in-game mail.
A few things you need to know:
Other Items of Note:
Upcoming Release Dates
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events page for spotlighted events plus links to various areas to post or find events on our forums. The upcoming 2024 Release Schedule is as follows:
Community Events & Resources
Greetings event holders and event attendees! So many fun and exciting events are available in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to get out there and participate, make some new friends, perhaps make some great emote, recipe, or gear trades, or get some adventuring and role-playing into your mix! Here are spotlighted events or updated community resources that we’ve noticed popping up lately on the official forums.
Recurring Events:
Community Calendars:
Community Event Resources: Here are some fantastic resources for tracking down community events or posting your own events. Become involved! Create! Explore! Make friends! But most of all, have fun!
So many options to stay tuned-in with fellow community members. Please take advantage of all these wonderful options. Happy adventures, Avatars!
Project to Support: Ma Vie en Rogue
Sorceress Dragon of the team behind the Ultima Dragons’ 25th Anniversary Bash is creating a new, narrative-driven Roguelike RPG, Ma Vie en Rogue! The game will feature fun, engaging gameplay, many varied worlds, unlimited character customization, dozens of unique NPCs, pets, and monsters, sweet pixel art, and so much more. Richard Garriott has already offered his official endorsement, so watch for the Lord British character and Ultima-inspired Easter eggs! The physical versions come in a collector’s tin lunchbox and showcase cover art by Ultima artist Denis Loubet, a cloth map, metal ankh amulet, printed booklet, and more. Late pledges are open on Kickstarter for a limited time so don’t miss your chance to get in on some unique treasures!
Project to Support: Inside a Kid’s Mind
Chris Spears’ daughter Maxine has, for a school project, opened a webstore of various items printed with her artwork. Go have a look Inside a Kid’s Mind!
Project to Support: Avatar Relics
Community member Shawn Butts has opened a Shroud of the Avatar merchandise store with Catnip Games’ approval. Visit for pins, mugs, shirts, posters, and more here.
Project to Support: Shard RPG
Shard Studios invites you to enter the fantastic world Dárdünah, the vast shard of a shattered realm, as presented in the colorful pages of the SHARD RPG! Many years in the making, this system allows players to choose from a wide variety of animal people who are the main cast of the many adventures this otherworldly setting offers. Skyships glide through shimmering clouds past majestic crystal peaks. Giant insects prowl alien jungles or lurk in the sparkling emerald seas. Warriors with blades of diamond and amber duel across crimson sands. And mystics chant in shadowy chambers as their spirits wander abroad.
So if you’re ready to experience a gaming world like no other, check out what Shard Studios has created for tabletop role-players on the Shard RPG official website! You’ll most certainly be immersed and amazed by the offerings of the Shard RPG!
Project to Support: Embers Adrift!
Help support one of our team members’ other projects, Embers Adrift! Check out their official trailer here.
Resources: Players Helping Players
The official SotA New Player Welcome Forum and the Player Created Resources Forum have the best player created resources for Shroud of the Avatar, whether it’s a Player Written Guide, a Video Walk-through, or a Wiki-type Website.
Visit the official Community Resources page for a complete listing of all things community.
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Release 130 goes live September 26th at 10:30 AM CDT.
Welcome! The Catnip Games development team marks this monthly release of Shroud of the Avatar with new content and improvements. For Release 130 (R130), it’s time for back-to-squirrel!
For those wishing to participate in any community activities, upcoming one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Be sure to also review the Player Guide and Known Issues for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes.
News Announcements
- Medic’s Fishing Hat and Rod
- Remembering Mojito
- Release 130 Patch Notes
- Latest News and Q&A in the September Livestream
- Sales and Bonus Events
- Release 130 Subscriber Login Rewards
- October Login Rewards
- Crown Store Updates
- Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
- Streaming Program
- Upcoming Release Dates
Community Updates
- Community Events & Resources
- Project to Support: Ma Vie en Rogue
- Project to Support: Inside a Kid’s Mind
- Project to Support: Avatar Relics
- Project to Support: Shard RPG
- Project to Support: Embers Adrift
- Resources: Players Helping Players
Medic’s Fishing Hat and Rod
Back in June, one of our players, Janzik, suggested that we make a specific kind of fishing hat in the wishlist forum section. We immediately put this on the schedule and figured it would be an ideal special ultra-rare for autumn.
The hat is an homage to Lt. Col. Blake’s fishing hat from the TV Show M*A*S*H, and features a tartan band, fly fishing lures, an oak cluster front and center and, as appropriate for a hat worn by a doctor, a bonus for healers.
In addition to the hat, we have created a Medic’s Fishing Rod to go along with it. The rod has military green coloring with a red cross on the reel. Together, these items will be a set that can only be obtained by purchasing a 10,750 Crowns of the Obsidians pack on the SotA website (AND receiving delivery of them in game!) from the 26th through the 4th. COTOs will be on sale during this time, so it’s really a great deal! Please note that the bonus items will be delivered shortly after the offer expires.
The base shape is also being made available as a simple craftable bucket hat and as a fancy bucket hat with contrasting band and brim.
Scottie was meticulous in creating this tribute; his attention to detail is truly remarkable! Each piece showcases a level of intricacy that feels so real. Scottie’s skill and passion are highlighted in this set!
Remembering Mojito
On September 6th, Atos (Chris Spears) posted that Mojito (his family’s doggo) had passed away suddenly. Mojito was Chris’ daughter’s best friend from birth and a mascot for Shroud of the Avatar. Mojito was added into the game early on as an NPC guarding the bridge along the main road into the center of Owl’s Head and has faithfully remained on duty since then.
Mojito was a welcomed guest on SotA live streams throughout the years and many will remember the Mojito-cam on Chris’s streams. To honor Mojito’s memory, a memorial to him has been placed in Brittany Graveyard and we will be delivering a Mini Marble Mojito Memorial (a tabletop statue made per Stymie’s suggestion) to every player that logs in during the month of October. It, and larger versions, will also be available via the in-game Crown Store.
Please give Mojito a pet the next time you pass through Owl’s Head.
Release 130 Patch Notes
Below are a list of the updates that are live as of Release 130 in the game of Shroud of the Avatar! R130 is a polish month. Content, additional improvements, and bug fixes are inbound for R131 next month. We hope you enjoy the changes that are live today as of Release 130!
Crafting, Decoration, Gear, & Inventory Item Changes:
- An Animal Spawner, Squirrel with Pine Cone (instead of a carrot) has been added to pet merchants. SOTA-71955
- A recipe for a Bucket Hat has been added to tailors in Ardoris and Brittany Estates. SOTA-72249
- A recipe for a Hanging Potted Red Ivy decoration has been added to housing decoration merchants in Verdantis. SOTA-71752
- A recipe for a Coal Pile decoration has been added to housing decoration merchants in Hidden Vale. SOTA-72291
- Extended the lower end of available scaling for the Ruined Stone Arch.
- Removed the right-click to repair option from four more drinks/mugs. SOTA-69782
- Lord British’s Brutal Battle-Axe is now repairable with carpentry repair kits.
- Improved texture import settings on the three elven elite armor sets to clean up dye slot artifacts.
- Adjusted valid crafting station flags for several stools.
User Interface, Store Information, Inky, & Lua Changes:
- Clarified crown store descriptions of dungeon entrance packs.
- Fixed spelling in the Obsidian Potion Crown Shop entries.
World and Quest Changes:
Mistrendur: Blocked off an area where players could get stuck. SOTA-72274- Novia: Added snowy visuals to the Troll’s Bridge area. SOTA-72279
- Brittany Neighborhoods: Corrected a typo in responses related to Brittany Estates. SOTA-72266
- East Sanctus Forest and Snowy Mountain Road Encounter: When on the related quest, the Handcrafted Black King Chess Piece can be looted only once from each Naughty Brat toy chest. SOTA-72299
- Blood River Outskirts: Fixed a stuck spot wedged into a rock wall. SOTA-72262
- Brittany Fields: Applied ‘deep water’ consistently throughout Well’s Pond so that fishing and swimming performance is now more predictable. SOTA-72298
- Brittany Wharfs: Fixed a stuck spot by the tunnel to Central Brittany. SOTA-72297
- Brittany Wharfs: Lowered floating pitchers and mugs in the Garden Pavillion and replanted an azalea growing through the floor. SOTA-72295
- East Longfall Wetland: Moved forward a chest whose lid was clipping through wall behind it. SOTA-72296
- The Epitaph: Made several stools being used as nightstands non-sittable. Lowered a floating chair. SOTA-72260
- Graff Island: Updated the logic used by Brunhild Johnson’s “my name is” response. SOTA-72257
- Graff Island: Added collision to several tall chimneys. SOTA-72261
- Highvale Outskirts: Adjusted the shape of the collision used by all low-tier ore nodes. Blocked off a hole that allowed players to get outside the play area. SOTA-72283, SOTA-72282
- Highvale Outskirts: Adjusted some of Huntsman Sven’s responses and a journal entry related to his copper golem task. SOTA-72285
- Inventory Tutorial: Updated the logic for completing the “Say Harvest to Automaton” task. SOTA-72300
- Midras Ruins: Fixed walls that had z-fighting. SOTA-72273
- Oracle Temple: Updated the final journal entry for Episode 1 to replace outdated company information. SOTA-72271
- The Outlaws’ Run: Fixed a typo in one of Miloslava’s responses. SOTA-72280
- Port Harmony: Fixed a typo in the “Mention Caravan to Jenkins” journal entry. SOTA-72231
- Solace Bridge Outskirts: Updated Kinsey’s dialogue and journal entry in which she references looking for missing guards near the nearby bridge. SOTA-72270
- Soltown: Ashton no longer says the bartender can supply potions that cure disease. SOTA-72269
- South Drachvald Spur: Adjusted many resource nodes to ensure they always spawn/respawn. SOTA-72276
- Tanglemire: Adjusted how water elementals spawn to help ensure they don’t get caught in the ground. SOTA-72277
- Ulfheim: Moved a floating stone altar to the ground. SOTA-72272
- Valhold: The town crier’s Amulet of Testimony quest has been corrected to ensure it is only offered once. Also, the amulet can now be destroyed and anyone who needs a replacement to complete the quest can mention “amulet” to the Valhold town crier. SOTA-72287
- Well of Aldur: Updated collision on an oversized wall. SOTA-72278
- Westend: Turned theft protection off for the fountain on the boardwalk. SOTA-72258
Player-Owned Town Changes:
- Meadowbrook: Upgrade to Town.
- Persephone’s Throne: Added new metropolis atop the ‘snake’s head’ area of Slangehodde in Mistrendur.
Latest News and Q&A in the September Livestream
The post-release Community Livestream is Friday, September 27th at 4PM CT on Twitch! Join Stephen “Ravalox” Reinen and other members of the development team for a 1-hour community livestream!
To enter the prize drawings, type “a toast to Mojito” into any in-game chat channel OR make a purchase on the website Add-On Store.
Please submit questions using in-game universal chat by typing “askadev” before your question. We’ll do our best to answer these questions live on the stream. Watch on Twitch, Friday at 4PM CT!
Members of the Shroud of the Avatar development team stream on twitch.tv/shroudoftheavatar — be sure to get the channel on follow for notifications so you can join us right as we go live! Also, if you’ve missed our latest streams, check out our archive of content at our YouTube Channel. Like! Follow! Subscribe! Prizes!!!
Don’t forget to also join the Shroud of the Avatar team and community over on Facebook at Shroud of the Avatar and on Discord at Join the Shroud of the Avatar Discord Server!.
Sales and Bonus Events
During our Back-to-Squirrel Sale from September 26th through October 4th:
- Crown Store sales will be 30% off.
- Crowns of the Obsidians will be 20% off.
- POT Upgrades via COTOs will be 20% off.
(Contact support to initiate a POT upgrade and pay with COTOs.)
Release 130 Subscriber Login Rewards
Is it really safe to let your giant squirrel have the run of your dungeon? Keep it out of dangerous lava pools, safe behind closed doors. The Rewards Program login items for Release 130 are an Animal Spawner, Giant Grey Squirrel with Pine Cone; a Dark Gothic Stand, and the first converted basement dungeon piece: a Stone Dungeon Room Town Lot Cellar 1 Story (3×3)!
Subscribers to the Rewards Program must log in during Release 130 to receive these special login items.
The Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program lets you earn the best rate on purchasing Crowns AND receive monthly reward items! For a low monthly price, you will receive the following:
| Tier 1 | $9 (plus tax) | 900 COTOs and 3 Obsidian potions monthly |
| Tier 2 | $18 (plus tax) | 2000 COTOs and 6 Obsidian potions monthly |
| Tier 3 | $27 (plus tax) | 3500 COTOs and 9 Obsidian potions monthly |
900 Crowns of the Obsidians every month- Monthly Login Reward Items (about 3 per month)
- Exclusive Title every 3 months
- 3 Months: Keeper of the Faith
- 6 Months: Keeper of the Word
- 9 Months: Keeper of the Vow
- 12 Months: Keeper of the Flame
- 15 Months: Keeper of the Oath
- 18 Months: Keeper of the Pledge
- 21 Months: Keeper of the Bond
- 24 Months: Keeper of the Promise
- 27 Months: Keeper of the Covenant
- 30 Months: Keeper of Countless Devotions
- 33 Months: Keeper of Thirty-Three Corpions
- 36 Months: Keeper of Thirty-Six Serpents
- 39 Months: Keeper of Thirty-Nine Tulips
- 42 Months: Keeper of Forty-Two Roses
- 45 Months: Keeper of Forty-Five Lilies
- 48 Months: Keeper of Forty-Eight Daisies
- 51 Months: Keeper of Fifty-One Staves
- 54 Months: Keeper of Fifty-Four Daggers
- 57 Months: Keeper of Fifty-Seven Arrows
- 60 Months: Keeper of Sixty Swords
- 63 Months: Keeper of Sixty-Three Coins
- 66 Months: Keeper of Sixty-Six Gems
- 69 Months: Keeper of Sixty-Nine Jewels
- 72 Months: Keeper of Seventy-Two Goblets
- 75 Months: Keeper of Seventy-Five Rings
- 78 Months: Keeper of Seventy-Eight Amulets
- Pick any Dye 12-Pack every 6 months
- Pick any three (or six, or nine, for higher tiers) of these 7 Obsidian Potions every month:
- Potion of Capacity: Increases carrying capacity
- Potion of Conservation: Reduces reagent use chance
- Potion of Expedience: Swift gathering on all gathering skills
- Potion of Precision: Increases Meticulous Collection to all gathering skills
- Potion of Preservation: Reduces armor and weapon damage
- Potion of Reclamation: Increases Salvage and Repair to all production skills
- Potion of Stamina: Decreases focus use from sprinting
- While subscribed to the rewards program, players also receive these special bonuses:
- Obsidian Potions are significantly more powerful!
- 24 Additional Deck Slots!
October Login Reward
To honor the passing of Atos’ pet miniature greyhound Mojito, who still guards the bridge in Owl’s Head, each account that logs in during the month of October will receive a one-time gift of a Mini Marble Mojito Memorial.
Crown Store Updates
New in the crown store for today’s release:
- Animal Spawner, Black Squirrel with Pine Cone
- Animal Spawner, White Squirrel with Pine Cone
- Animal Spawner, Red Squirrel with Pine Cone
- Animal Spawner, Grey Squirrel with Pine Cone
- Grey Squirrel Decoration Pet
- Dark Gothic Wooden Chair 6-Pack
- Dark Gothic Wall Coat Rack
- Large Ornate Cushion
- Fancy Bucket Hat
- Ornate Hanging Potted Red Ivy 3-Pack
- Red Ivy Covered Stone Fence
- Tall Red Ivy Covered Stone Fence
- Climbing Red English Ivy Set
- Monumental Marble Mojito Memorial
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- Medium Marble Mojito Memorial
…for October 1st:
- Mini Marble Mojito Memorial
…and for October 11th:
- Animal Spawner, Giant Grey Squirrel with Pine Cone
- Dark Gothic Stand
- Stone Dungeon Room Town Lot Cellar 1 Story (3×3)
The Spooky Seasonal store items will be available from Thursday September 26th through Monday November 4th:
List of Spooky Seasonal items:
- 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
- Day of the Dead Mask 6-Pack
- Jack O’ Lantern Mask 2015
- Jack O’ Lantern Glowing Mask 2015
- Jack O’ Lantern 6-Pack 2015
- Jack O’ Lantern Mask 2016
- Jack O’ Lantern Glowing Mask 2016
- Jack O’ Lantern 6-Pack 2016
- Jack O’ Lantern Mask 2017
- Jack O’ Lantern Glowing Mask 2017
- Jack O’ Lantern 6-Pack 2017
- Jack O’ Lantern Mask 2018
- Jack O’ Lantern Glowing Mask 2018
- Jack O’ Lantern 6-Pack 2018
- Rotten Jack O’ Lantern Mask
- Pale Scarecrown Mask
- Blood Spurting Headless Mask
- Ornate Scythe
- Ornate Scythe Pattern Pack
- Ornate Spider Legs Cloak
- Spider Web Cloak
- Woven Spider Web Cloak
- Breathe Spiders Emote
- Juggle Jack O’ Lanterns Emote
- Juggle Severed Arms Emote
- Juggle Severed Heads Emote
- Juggle Zombie Arms Emote
- Juggle Zombie Heads Emote
- Puke Blood Emote
- Rain Spiders Emote
- Dead Tree with Spider Webs 6-Pack
- Giant Grim Reaper Statue with Magic Portal Dungeon Entrance
- Giant Lich Statue with Magic Portal Dungeon Entrance
- Ornate Giant Grim Reaper Statue with Magic Portal Dungeon Entrance
- Undead Specimen Vats Set
- Zombie Cat
- Zombie Dog
- Zombie Raven
- Spooky Wax Cylinder Pack
- Pumpkin Themed Rectangle Halloween 2023 Gift Box 3-Pack
- Ghost Themed Round Halloween 2023 Gift Box 3-Pack
- Cat Themed Square Halloween 2023 Gift Box 3-Pack
Bug Brigade & Testing Directives!
The Bug Brigade was established to improve how the community and the development team work together to improve the game. Since the Brigade’s inception, the program has gone through a number of changes and was eventually placed on hold. The stability of the game is as important to the development team as it is to the players, therefore the program was revamped and was relaunched.
The Brigade has been up and running and the volunteers (Alley Oop, Echondas, Flair Minamoto, and Justyn) are in a good rhythm for verifying and submitting bugs to the developers. If you have reported a bug that has not yet been addressed, please be patient while the backlog is being worked. The Brigade is working diligently to clean up the backlog of bug reports posted by players on the forums.
Every month, a considerable amount of development time will be spent working many of the verified bugs which have been submitted to the team by the Bug Brigade. This focused effort on bug fixes would not be possible without the recent efforts of the Bug Brigade. Please take the time to thank these bug hunting aficionados when you encounter them in your travels!
In turn, the development team would like to express a big thank you to the Bug Hunters! These community members are doing a fantastic job bringing so many bug reports to the team, and they’re doing it in a way which makes the process smooth and efficient. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Much improvement has been noticed by the development team and we’re so very excited to see the program’s continued success!
The development team would also like to thank all of those who take time to participate in QA Testing Directives. Thanks to your hard work and dedication, many issues and bugs can be identified and fixed prior to content going to the Live Server! Keep up the great work! For those that wish to participate in future bug hunting endeavors, please check the forums regularly for upcoming QA Testing Directives.
Don’t forget, the Bug Brigade is open to all players in good standing and bug rewards are SWEET! They will be awarded on a monthly progression basis with only minimal requirements to qualify. The available rewards to receive in progression via qualifying participation are as follows:
- Antennae Head Gear and Forum Title 1: “Bug Hunter”
- Single Ant Cloak
- Lady Bug Backpack
- Bug Painting A and In-Game Title 2: “Associate of Aphids”
- Ant Farm
- Insect Leg Table
- Many Ants Cloak and In-Game Title 3: “Bachelor of Beetles”
- Bug Painting B
- Bug Sprayer and /bugspray Emote
- Bug Painting C and In-Game Title 4: “Master of Moths”
- Butterfly Chair
- Corpion Chair (Pictured Below)
- Yellow Fireflies VFX and In-Game Title 5: “Doctor of Dragonflies”
- Hacked Oracle Flyer
- Giant Butterfly Pet (Blue)
- Butterfly Mask
- Dragonfly pet
- Fairy Wings
- Monarch Butterfly Pet
- Dragonfly Wings
- Hacked Oracle Crawler
- Blue Butterfly VFX
- Orange Fireflies VFX
- Orange Butterfly VFX
- Autumn Fairy Wings
- Green Fireflies VFX
- Landing Flies 3-pack
- Blue Fireflies
- Mounted Ladybug Specimen
- Mounted Rhinoceros Beetle Specimen
- Mounted Firebug Specimen
- Mounted Diving Bug Specimen
- Mounted Asian Ladybug Specimen
- Swallowtail Butterfly Pet
- Mounted Potato Beetle
- Silver Bug Sprayer
- Mounted Maybug Specimen
- Mounted Stag Beetle Specimen
- Mounted Hissing Cockroach Specimen
- Yellow Ladybug Backpack
- Baby Black Widow Spider Decoration Pet
- Red Fireflies
- Baby Green & Yellow Spider Pet
- Purple Fireflies
- Black Butterfly Mask
- Bug Painting D
- Mounted Minotaur Beetle
- Gold Bug Sprayer
- Baby Black & Orange Spider Pet
- Orange Butterfly Chair
- Common Bug VFX (Choose One)
- White Butterfly Mask
- Golden Dragonfly Pet
- Bug Painting E
- Common Bug Pets (Choose One)
- Purple Butterfly Chair
If you’ve come to think of Shroud of the Avatar as your home, sign up and help make New Britannia a better place to live! To learn more about joining the Bug Brigade, please read the announcement thread by Ravalox in the main Bug/Feedback forums.
Streaming Program
Streamers of Shroud of the Avatar can participate in a program to showcase the game and be rewarded for their efforts. Any player in good standing who wishes to be included in the Streaming Program can contact Laney via in-game mail with their Character Name and Twitch Channel information. If you have already signed up for the program in the past, fear not: you’re on the list and you don’t need to reapply.
Streaming Rewards Program participants must adhere to our Terms of Service (TOS) and Community Rules while Streaming Shroud of the Avatar.
Streaming Rewards Program participants must stream at least 10 hours of Shroud of the Avatar ACTIVE game play to remain in the program with reward accrual.
Streamers will receive a one-time digital reward of in-game items after meeting the program’s requirements: Streamer’s Cloak, Streamer’s Camera, and the LIVESTREAMING title.
Rules:
- To qualify for Streaming Rewards, each streamer must continue to meet the minimum requirements for 60 days after application.
- To accrue additional rewards, Streamers must stream SotA a minimum of 10 hours per month, tallied on the 1st day of each month, to remain in the program.
Monthly Streaming Bundles:
On the 1st of each month, qualifying streamers will be eligible to receive 50 Streaming Bundles. Bundles will be sent out to Streamers via in-game mail.
A few things you need to know:
- Streaming Bundles are intended to be given away to stream viewers, not consumed by the streamer.
- Streamers are not allowed to put paywalls in place for the Streaming Bundles. (For example, giving away Streaming Bundles once the stream reaches a certain number of bits, subscriptions, or donations).
Other Items of Note:
- Streamers in the program will be included in the SotAbot StreamPop function, appearing in the player-streaming channel in Discord.
- An optional fan graphics kit is available to the participating streamers as well as all players of Shroud of the Avatar, which includes graphics, overlays and other material.
- Streamers must be actively playing the game during their streams. Being away from the keyboard (AFK) for short periods is acceptable. If Twitch indicates the streamer is playing SotA but they are streaming other content or a timeout/login screen, they risk being removed from the program.
Upcoming Release Dates
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events page for spotlighted events plus links to various areas to post or find events on our forums. The upcoming 2024 Release Schedule is as follows:
- This Release 130 – September 26 (Quality of Life)
- Release 131 – October 30 (Content)
- Release 132 – November 28 (Quality of Life)
- Release 133 – December 26 (Quality of Life)
Community Events & Resources
Greetings event holders and event attendees! So many fun and exciting events are available in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to get out there and participate, make some new friends, perhaps make some great emote, recipe, or gear trades, or get some adventuring and role-playing into your mix! Here are spotlighted events or updated community resources that we’ve noticed popping up lately on the official forums.
Recurring Events:
- Lightbringer Isle Auction: This newly-resumed auction will be held by Hemnu Lightbringer the Sunday after each Release at 2000 EST / 1900 CST / 0100 BST / 2400 UTC.
- The Nebula Time Trials are intended as a fun competition amongst players, but also a way for players to compare builds, playstyles, learn from one another and just generally have fun together. Each trial will consist of a challenge along the lines of “kill this mob” or “complete this quest” and while prizes will be awarded based on completion time, everyone who enters will receive something. Check this main post for links to the individual trials as they occur.
- Monthly Release Fishing Contests: This is a rotating, multi-location contest sponsored and organised by Rajazel, The Town Museum and its Governor Diablotine.
- Trash to Treasure Dropped Items Turn-In: Introducing Trash to Treasure 2.0! Some unscrupulous fella has been flooding all of New Britannia with junk: Headdresses, Wings, Backpacks, assorted miscellany of every sort. It’s time to clean this trash up and so a bounty has been placed on all gear crafted by Coswald Dirthmire that is turned in each contest period!
- Mad Splatter Tea Party: One Sunday of each quarter, Lily Byrd hosts a tea party in her back garden at her home in Jade Valley. There are drinks and eats, there is sometimes music, there are often party games with prizes, and sometimes they just sit and talk about life in Novia. All are welcome to join but this is a role playing event tea party: please come as your avatar!
Community Calendars:
- Avatars Radio Calendar: Just when are all those talented DJ’s and streamers broadcasting? Don’t just guess, check out there very helpful calendar! Never again will you wonder when’s the best time to tune in!
- NBNN Calendar: This calendar provides a great schedule for NBNN and WRFB programing as well as many other community events. If you’re a fan of the Laz & Jack show or even if you’re hoping to catch them in action for the first time, this is the calendar for you!
Community Event Resources: Here are some fantastic resources for tracking down community events or posting your own events. Become involved! Create! Explore! Make friends! But most of all, have fun!
- One-Time Community Events Forum: Sometimes events happen only a single time, so you’ll not want to miss out on these events as they occur. Check out the forums routinely to spot these!
- Recurring Community Events Forum: Some events occur on weekly or monthly schedules which are a great way to routinely meet up with friends and to make new ones. Be sure to check this forum frequently for new events or time changes to existing ones.
- Player Event Trophies and Special Item Requests: Would you like to request a special trophy or renamed item for a player event you’ve created? Head on over to this thread to see what’s available and to obtain more information about request procedures.
- Player Radio Station Forum: If you want to check out the latest and greatest from our in-game radio stations, go to the radio stations forum! If you’re a DJ, be sure to advertise your time slot and venue in this forum.
- Player Livestreams & Videos Forum: If you’re searching for a Shroud Streamer to watch, head on over to the streamer forum! If you are a live streamer for Shroud of the Avatar, be sure to advertise your Shroud stream by posting in this forum.
- Town Directory Forum: Want to find a town to live in or get your town listed in the directory, head over to the forums and check it out!
- Guild Directory Forum: Looking for a guild or want to get yours posted in the guild directory? Head on over to the forums and check it out!
- Fire Lotus Tavern: This wondrous role-playing and story writing forum is the spot to be if you love fan fiction and role-play.
- Community Resources: Looking for links to community and official resources for Shroud of the Avatar? Well look no further. On this page you’ll find links to a plethora of helpful resources created by the dev team or the community.
So many options to stay tuned-in with fellow community members. Please take advantage of all these wonderful options. Happy adventures, Avatars!
Project to Support: Ma Vie en Rogue
Sorceress Dragon of the team behind the Ultima Dragons’ 25th Anniversary Bash is creating a new, narrative-driven Roguelike RPG, Ma Vie en Rogue! The game will feature fun, engaging gameplay, many varied worlds, unlimited character customization, dozens of unique NPCs, pets, and monsters, sweet pixel art, and so much more. Richard Garriott has already offered his official endorsement, so watch for the Lord British character and Ultima-inspired Easter eggs! The physical versions come in a collector’s tin lunchbox and showcase cover art by Ultima artist Denis Loubet, a cloth map, metal ankh amulet, printed booklet, and more. Late pledges are open on Kickstarter for a limited time so don’t miss your chance to get in on some unique treasures!
Project to Support: Inside a Kid’s Mind
Chris Spears’ daughter Maxine has, for a school project, opened a webstore of various items printed with her artwork. Go have a look Inside a Kid’s Mind!
Project to Support: Avatar Relics
Community member Shawn Butts has opened a Shroud of the Avatar merchandise store with Catnip Games’ approval. Visit for pins, mugs, shirts, posters, and more here.
Project to Support: Shard RPG
Shard Studios invites you to enter the fantastic world Dárdünah, the vast shard of a shattered realm, as presented in the colorful pages of the SHARD RPG! Many years in the making, this system allows players to choose from a wide variety of animal people who are the main cast of the many adventures this otherworldly setting offers. Skyships glide through shimmering clouds past majestic crystal peaks. Giant insects prowl alien jungles or lurk in the sparkling emerald seas. Warriors with blades of diamond and amber duel across crimson sands. And mystics chant in shadowy chambers as their spirits wander abroad.
- Intro Sheet: For a quick glimpse into the world of Dárdünah, be sure to download the intro pdf! It’s packed with great information and features beautiful artwork, not unlike the artwork found throughout the many pages of this gaming system’s gorgeously designed manuals.
- Core System Manuals: It’s easier than ever to delve into Dárdünah, World of the False Dawn, with the Basic Compendium and the Magic and Martial Arts books! They contain everything you need to begin your adventures, and include instructions for the ritual magic and martial arts combat systems. These manuals also include 90 new Animal Templates upon which to base your character!
- Other Shard RPG Products: So many more manuals and gaming materials are available! Everything an avid tabletop role-player and game master needs to delve into the world of Dárdünah!
So if you’re ready to experience a gaming world like no other, check out what Shard Studios has created for tabletop role-players on the Shard RPG official website! You’ll most certainly be immersed and amazed by the offerings of the Shard RPG!
Project to Support: Embers Adrift!
Help support one of our team members’ other projects, Embers Adrift! Check out their official trailer here.
Resources: Players Helping Players
The official SotA New Player Welcome Forum and the Player Created Resources Forum have the best player created resources for Shroud of the Avatar, whether it’s a Player Written Guide, a Video Walk-through, or a Wiki-type Website.
Visit the official Community Resources page for a complete listing of all things community.
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