Entry 33: Codex Entry - Dragon Age Day is Upon Us!

Image Description: a large, red dragon silhouette overlaid a black backdrop with the words "Dragon Age Day December 4" in white over it. 

Good people and fans of the Dragon Age franchise, our day to celebrate is nigh! Yes, we just celebrated the 10th anniversary for Dragon Age: Origins and the 5th anniversary of Dragon Age: Inquisition earlier this season. But like last year around this time, the Dragon Age community is coming together (online) to celebrate all things Dragon Age!

Dragon Age Day is December 4 and it is an event made by fans for fans as an opportunity to share our love for this tremendously deep and engaging action RPG video game series, and its various media tie-ins.

Last year, Dragon Age Day (or Dragon 4ge Day as it was billed) events included online gameplay, discussions, and a charity campaign that raised over $7000 for Child's Play. This year the team working behind the scenes is excited to bring together an amazing set of events on Twitch.

On December 4 there will be round-the-clock streaming of gameplay by notable and loved streamers like Pirate Savvy, Ghil Dirthalen and The Exalted March, and yours truly! There will also be discussion, live tabletop RPG play, and another charity campaign to benefit AbleGamers!

AbleGamers is a nonprofit focused on providing resources to people living with disabilities to play video games, and raise awareness about disability and ability diversity in video game culture and fandom. This year, we are aiming to raise an ambitious $10,000 and have some great rewards to offer for donations through Tiltify.

And we are very excited that BioWare is participating in this year's events, making this celebration official! I cannot comment on the capacity of BioWare's role just yet, but follow the Dragon Age Day twitter account for updates.

BioWare announced their involvement via Twitter on November 3 as part of their celebration of Dragon Age: Origins' 10th anniversary.

Image Description: Official tweet from BioWare, you can also read the text here.

Finally, for the record, many video game news outlets have been all a buzz, hyping up somewhat misleading information regarding BioWare's involvement in Dragon Age Day. Some writers have asserted speculation that BioWare is "hinting" at updates for the next Dragon Age game but this is simply not true. BioWare's tweet announcing their acknowledgement and participation in Dragon Age Day events was only that and rumors of hints or teasers are based entirely on conjecture, not facts. Dragon Age Day is first and foremost a fan-made celebration for the fans! And second, an opportunity to donate to a noble cause to help other gamers enjoy the games they love!

My fellow volunteers and I are excited for this year's online events and ecstatic for BioWare's involvement!

A full schedule of events will be made available on various social media platforms as December 4 draws near.

For now, I can tell you I will be hosting a mukbang (eating show) on Giving Tuesday, December 3, ahead of December 4's main events. I will have a full Thedosian spread prepared and host a discussion on the Dragon Age Day Twitch channel. My mukbang will begin at noon Pacific Time, December 3. Mark your calendars and join me for a feast worthy of any Orlesian courtly gathering!

If you have any questions about Dragon Age Day or just want to know more, please feel free to comment below or check out the website: dragonageday.com

You can also donate now to AbleGamers through Tiltify and claim rewards while available! I hope you will share your love, art, stories, fanfic, and/or feelings for Dragon Age on December 4!

Walk always in the Maker's light.


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