Jestor Rodo Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 From: http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15382 AGDC: Star Wars Galaxies In-Game Event Raises Money For Charity At the Austin Game Developer Conference on September 6th, Sony Online Entertainment will present Michael Willard, executive director of Austin Habitat for Humanity (AHFH) with a donation in an undisclosed amount during SOE's AGDC industry reception. Previously, Sony Online Entertainment's Austin, TX studio had teamed up with AHFH, contributing financially and through volunteer efforts to help people in the Austin community find homes, promoting affordable housing in a joint effort. The effort focused on SOE's Star Wars Galaxies MMO, and a surplus of abandoned player-created houses "condemned" and slated for demolition by swooping TIE fighters. When the SWG community was given the chance to join in this "urban renewal," earning redeemable reward points, for the number of buildings they destroyed, Austin VP of development John Blakely was surprised by the response. "Oddly enough, it was very well received; some players that hadn't been in the game for months came back to reclaim their property, re-activate their accounts and start playing the game again," he said. Next, SOE offered to match the number of houses demolished with a donation to Austin Habitat for Humanity. "Using the money we raised blowing-up virtual houses and buildings to help build real homes was a no-brainer for us," said Blakely. "Austin Habitat for Humanity has done incredible work in the community, helping people find good homes, and our whole studio wanted to contribute to their efforts." "Teaming up with Sony Online Entertainment is a wonderful opportunity for Austin Habitat and the families we serve. The creativity and diligence that these professionals exhibit in their work are traits which translate well to our efforts to eradicate poverty housing in our community," said Willard. "Austin needs creative solutions in our quest to create more affordable housing and diligent leadership in as we work toward those goals." I will match dollar for dollar a whole year subscription for SWG to the Austin Habitat for Humanity for the restoration of a pre cu version of SWG by SOE. Its up to SOE to do the right thing. In the meantime I am planning on sitting pretty and I mean like Hayden Panettiere pretty as her and I sign autographs at the Big Apple Convention - more info? see my video - http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=17134113 Love that Jestor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DarthMaulUK Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Its a fantastic achievement. I got the press release today for this and put it on the front page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestor Rodo Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 Its a fantastic achievement. I got the press release today for this and put it on the front page! I agree! It should be! Hayden Panettiere and I signing autographs at the Big Apple Convention - more info? see my video - http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuse...ideoid=17134113 Beauty and the Beast , but if anyone calls Hayden beast will have to answer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xirion Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 what was the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taos Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 what was the event? So did you bother to read the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestor Rodo Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 what was the event? It's ok, I don't mind repeating , Hayden Panettiere and I signing autographs at the Big Apple Convention - more info? see my video - http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuse...ideoid=17134113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 that is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestor Rodo Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 that is awesome. I agree.For over two years now, I, Jestor Rodo have become even more iconic then the NGE but I and many others would agree that nothing is greater then the Pre-Cu of SWG. Sadly, I had to observe, both on-line and in person the dramatic changes that were imposed upon the players of SWG. When I was allow to return to the game I found so altered that it is truly unplayable. I have documented my journey and I am about to share with you all. Thank you all and "Love that Jestor,A Novel Idea!®" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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