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Coming in hot! This Breaking News report comes with some very exciting new features.

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To find out all the new updates, just head on over to our Developer log.

Some highlights are:

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Hazer has been a little quiet lately, well this is why!
Trust me Volties, he's upped the bar with this update. Thanks, man!
Oh! - and thank you Saeyra for the cool dice and number generator illustrations!

I'll see you all again very soon.
Ya boi, out!

Woah! *shivers* Is anybody else getting a little chilly or just me? Halloween’s right around the corner, and I’ve been seeing some chilling costumes from you Volties.
It’s actually a bit chilly in here, might need a lined jacket.


First on the agenda: Over 20 new commons are hitting the racks!

I’ve taken the liberty of reaching out to the shop owners to get a first look.

Over the summer, I’ve seen a couple Volties running around town in their not-workout-friendly jeans, and it looks like the lovely Velvet did too. Now you can get active with new active wear tops and bottoms!

Everyone’s favorite hairdresser, Vivi, noticed a lot of Volties were sweating out their beautiful hairstyles by working out. Not to worry! She’s developed a new style that won’t get all gross when you’re sweating, as well as another cute style, just for funsies.

Over at High-Rise Accessories, Vanora has stocked almost too many new items to detail! A few items will do us all a lot of good when winter hits. There’s not a lot of shiny stuff this time around, but that’s okay because we love her!

Vontell has brought in a shipment of new running shoes. He says he was worried about my precious Volties rolling their ankles in dress shoes and sneakers with no support. What a swell guy!

This just in! I’ve received word that there are 2 new user designed items! Look at our talented citizens. I mean, these designs are electric.















As always, a HUGE thank you to our Item Technicians Elithiya, Dipper, Lucan and Saeyra!

Second, The October Community Discussion

This month’s discussion will be Sunday 10/21 at 6pm Voltra time.
And yes, there will be raffles again this time!
Remember, raffles are limited to 1 entry per user!

Raffle 1:
Submit one or more questions pre-discussion for a chance to win this moth’s rare set!
Questions must be submitted by 10am Voltra time (CST) on 10/19 to be eligible.
If you want answers, ask your questions here!

Raffle 2:
Join us for the discussion on our Discord server and post your username in our attendance channel.

That’s it!

At the end of the discussion, we will raffle off October ’18 Crates!


Third is our next Site Wide Event!

Before I say anything else, I must ask you: ARE YOU READY?!

We’ve got a super fun event planned for all of my favorite Volties (which is all of you, it you were wondering). The Official Launch is Friday 10/26, but you can get a head start on earning event currency by participating in pre-event festivities on Thursday 10/25.


Coming Soon!

Community Discussion 10/21
November Crates 11/1
Next Common Surge 11/15
Winter RIGs 11/25


Unfortunately, that’s my time here today! I’ve got big plans to fly down to a café for hot cocoa, maybe hug some fans while I’m there. Until next time, this has been: The Surge! (With me, Spark!)

What a glorious blaze of colors this Autumn season is starting to show!

I'm super stoked to experience this spooktacular month with
my FAVORITE people ever! Who's that you ask? How could you not know?
IT'S YOU, OF COURSE! All you cute lil Volties and your flippin cute (or downright terrifying)
costumes! Permit me to help spice up this seasonal inspiration with announcing our hot off the press
OCTOBER CRATE ITEMMMMMMS

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:crate:October Crates Have Arrived!:crate:

First up, we have the Pumpkin King! Q t e a p o o took this months theme
and squashed it like the mighty pixelist she is!

Next up, - it almost scared my tail feathers off, we have the Scarecrow!
Diligently pixeled for us by the Fozzinator himself!

Last but certainly not least, remaining as our rare set: Glume's gorgeous Messenger set
will be leaving after this month. Last chance to dive on those mystical trifecta of color schemes!


Scarecrow: By Fozzy w/ design assistance from ghost
Pumpkin King: By Qt
The Messenger: By Glume

Thank you to our Item Techs Elithiya, Dipper, and Mortician for uploading!

Hurry on over to OMG Imports to get yours today!




All this for October only folks!

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New Emojis!
Inspiration and emotion go hand in hand!



Our very own Ghost,
has gifted us these glorious emotes to use to decorate our posts!
Is he a real ghost? I have no idea. (dun. dun. dun.) I just know he's awesome and I
LOVE these smileys!

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Better than bug spray!

We have to watch out for our homeboy Bernard!
so try to avoid using bug spray. Whenever the website bugs start
crawling out in hordes, we have to use this high-tech thing called a Hazer.
HA- just kidding, he's not a thing, he's a fellow Voltie! Makes us guardians job way
easier by helping keep this place right side up ( ) and running slick and smooth!
We are all aware there's still more bugs to squash, and mechanisms to fine tune. However,
if you find yourself curious on that whole process, why not
Click this link right here!
to follow the adventures of our developer Hazer!
Quick note though babes, if you notice any bugs or something that just doesn't seem right,
please make a post in the Bug Reports Forum so that we can note it and hop right on that.
Making the post anywhere else, it might get missed so help us,
help you by making a report in the right place.

Click on Bernard here and he will take you there right away!:

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COMING SOON!

Updates to the Forum Rules

Common Surge [10/15]

October Community Discussion [TBA]

Autumn Site-wide Event! [TBA]

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For now that is all, but let me assure you there is a lot in store this month.
You'll have to wait until the next Surge to learn more! You do not want to miss it.
Love your faces! Stay awesome..

Hey all you special Volties!
Yes, I have more announcements for ya! Can’t get rid of me that easily.

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Anniversary Design & Art Contest Winners!

That was one heck of a celebration. A great big thank you to everyone who participated in Voltra's 1-year festivities! Many of you took part in design contests run by two of our hardest working ladies, and here they are now to help me announce their favorite entries!

/With unnecessary flourish, Spark passes his trademark microphone to Vanora/
[Vanora]: Thank you, Spark, and hello Volties! It's so good to interact with you all in this way for once.
/Vivienne leans in with a smile/
[Vivi]: Hiya folks! This is super exciting since we've never used Voltra Tower before!

/Vanora nods and clears her throat/
[Vanora]: We apologize for the wait, but all the submissions were so good that it took us a while to reach a consensus! Vivi, would you like to do the honors?

[Viv]: Oh! Sure, yeah! If Spark doesn't mind, that is.

[Spark]: Nah, go for it! Always happy to share the love of announcing with those who want in on it!

[Viv]: Awesome, okay! I'd love to then.
Uhm, I'd first like to start by saying thank you again for all the lovely designs!
I knew you folks could do it since you're all crazy talented, and you didn't let me down!

/Vivi clasps her hands together with a big grin/

Didn't let any of us down, I should say! Now, u-uhm... I think I need the-

[Spark]: Yup, I got you covered!
/Spark hands two ornately sealed envelopes to the girls/

[Vivi & Vanora]: Thank you, Spark!

[Spark]: Of course! This is what we have all been waiting for, so here are some sound effects to go with it!
/Spark gathers crackling energy around his hands and unleashes a thunderous but ... questionably safe drum roll/

AND THE WINNERS ARE….

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Vivi’s Scrap Book

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Vanora’s Anniversary Request

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All winners will be contacted by Fozzy when their prizes have been granted to their accounts!

First place item designs will be created for release in our next Common Surge on 10/15.

Until next we meet, Volties! Stay safe.

/Familiar voices can be picked up by the microphone/
[Viv & Vanora]: Bye now! See you again soon!
:vanora_xd:

What's cooking, my babes? Must be leaves, since they are turning awfully crispyyy.
Haaa, I crack myself up, just like black pepper. OK puns are well-done and now onto
the actual sizzling news!

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FIRST UP, more commons for ya!

Lets check in with each of our shop keepers that have new items for sale:

Arrr matey, Von, you have some exciting new foot wear! Fur a second there I thought those glowing shoes were shiny gold doubloons, who ever designed em sure has an eye for style!

Vanora's accessory shop just got a major shipment of glasses almost cooler than mine.
Also don't get all choked up over this, but we got both thick and thin chokers for those
who like to rock that sorta thing! I see she has some awesome bangles in that shipment as well!
Good for you Vanora!

Like wise, our beloved Vivi let her creativity flow through out her clipping and clapping hands. She
has a new longgg and fancy style, that will surely suit any Voltie looking to make a statement!

Vyc, I didn't know you had a pet... oh, that's interesting! Well shoot, we all can be doggos too, get a pair of fluffy ears, tail, and more!

Item Name | Original Artist | Additonal Artist












As always, a HUGE thank you to our Item Technicians Elithiya, Dipper, Lucan. and Saeyra!

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Still taking applications!

We still have some open hot seats in our staff house. Voltra believe it or not isn't a product of natural beauty,
takes a lot of work to keep things not flipped around, and laggedy laggedy. Several positions open!
Feel free to ask questions before applying or even request a trial run to see if you're a good fit.
Take a peek at our designated thread to see if an open position
piques your interest, right here: Clickity Click!

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You can only celebrate your birthday for so long!
:static-celebrate: :frizz-celebrate: :spark-celebrate: :vanora-celebrate: :vivi-celebrate:
Event items from Voltra's anniversary party will be officially leaving the shop at midnight, tonight!.
Hurry quick to grab yourself one of them gorgeous looking bundles before they are gone for good!


Design contest submissions are still being tallied, winners to be announced in the upcoming week!
In addition, Volties Choice recolors from event winners will be added!

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September Community Discussion
IS scheduled for September 22nd @7:30pm Voltra time!
We all come together on this fancy thing-a-mabob called Discord, update players of progress and upcoming goals,
and answer any steaming questions you might have!
You can join our server by Clicking here.

Raffles! *Raffles are limited to 1 entry per user*
Raffle 1
Submit one or more questions pre-discussion for a chance to win this month’s rare set!
Questions must be submitted by 10 am (Voltra/Central Time) on 9/20 to be eligible.
What do you want to know!?
Raffle 2
Join us for the discussion on our Discord server and post your username in our attendance channel.
At the end of the discussion we will raffle off Sept ‘18 Crates!

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I love you guys, thanks for celebrating with all of us this week. You the real MVP's.

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Coming Soon!

Community Discussion [9/22]

:crate: October Crates [10/01]

Hello, hello babes! That goes for all of you reading this, in case you were wondering. I know this may come as a shock being it's not the usual time for a Surge, but hey! If it gets me closer to you, than I'm all for shaking my tail feathers up to Voltra Tower and broadcasting any announcement the higher-ups need me to voice!

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Anniversary Block Party Concluded!

Well folks, our First Anniversary celebration is sadly at an end, but I sure hope it was a blast for you. I guess for those of you who played my game and got blown up, that is pretty literal! You won't hold it against me, will you?
Next time I promise to go easy on the explosives, and hard on the prizes!

Meanwhile, our boy Vontell brought the good vibes to an all-time high with having you folks share loving messages with each other, anonymously. And wow, some had me tearing up good!
If that wasn't enough, a raffle was part of the shindig, and below I have the lucky winners for your viewing pleasure!



Now if you hard-working participants want more of the fantastic items put out during this event,
remember everything is for sale at Joyful Jamboree for volts!
All the cool stuff relating to the anniversary will stick around through [ 9/15 ],
so be sure to snag any exclusive items before that day's gone faster than a fresh batch of Vivienne's baked goods!



Be sure to check out the newest available Goodie Bag while you're there!
It features some tasty delights to hold, but if you want to "use it," that is great too!

All you have to do is click the bag, look at the selection of things in it, and click what you want out of it. Easy as one, two, three, and gives you the power of choice which, to me, is really something special!

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Introducing Bundles!

So with all this talk around event items, have you ever wondered what it would be like to buy them all at once? Just imagine getting a box of goodies delivered to your door, unwrapping it, and out pops all the good stuff relating to a particular event! Sounds fun, right?



Look no further than the Anniversary Block Party '18 Bundle! Available in shops for just 3,000 volts, this bundle packs a full set of the current event items minus the cost of one! Wait, is that right? Yeah, yeah it is! All the EIs would cost you 3,500 volts, so you're getting one for free! Whew, I'm not the fastest bird when it comes to math, but I know you Volties got my back in that category.

Let us know if you like bundles becoming a thing because I am fairly sure we'll be seeing more of them!

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Lastly, this celebration could not have been possible without the incredible work of our Voltra Staff. We hope you enjoyed this mini event to celebrate 1 year of Voltra!

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Staff Update

The team at Voltra has been getting some incredible new talent lately, and the train has shown no signs of stopping!

I want to shine a light on our newest writer, Deaa! This girl has got some credentials, let me tell you, and can almost make an idol like me blush. Who am I kidding? My cheeks are burning right now surrounded by all the potential in Voltra, and the raw power she brings to the team!

But that is not all! There is a new Item Technician in the house, and his name is Dipper! Some of you may know him as the master of code cracking, or the lovable guy after my own heart. Either way, this gentle bundle of positive energy will surely help the team a lot!

Please give them both a really warm welcome, you got me?

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Coming Soon!
Common Surge [9/15]
Sept Community Discussion [TBA]

Another Surge, another farewell. Luckily the 15th is not too far away, babes, and that means we'll meet a good bit sooner than later.

As always, this is your host Spark signing out, but wishing you a grand spanking weekend!

@Deaa: I do believe it is! The folks at Voltra HQ will get in touch with you about your prize!

I guess it's with a heavy heart I'll shut this baby down. My warmest thanks to all you awesome Volties for participating in my first game! Congratulations to all of you who won, and until next time to those who struck out!

As always, be happy, be safe, and look out for each other. Spark out!

@Deaa: Well now! Kinda? More like absolutely positively!

You just won a GRAND PRIZE! And practically at the ringer! That's some great luck if I've ever seen it! You get to pick a rare set from a current orb of your choice!

@Zuzu: Ah, a fresh-faced challenger approaches!

Unfortunately you snagged a bomb! So very sorry.

@Totalanimefan: Last
@Kozi: call!

Oh, hey Rallaa! Here's wishing your friend some amazing luck! There's still a grand prize to be snagged.

No problem, Raxton!

Alright! We're closing up in just a bit here, but I do want a few others to be able to make their last shot!

@Apollo Im Burning: You're very welcome! Happy to put a smile on your face, if I did!

@Yandere: Ooh no! Super sorry again!

A magical elixir, huh? I haven't had any "alcuhholl," but now you got me curious!

@Kent: You have no idea how happy that makes me! Also, good thing I did because guess who just won a big prize?

That would be YOU! I'm guessing it was that very stern "Yes. >:D" which shone almost as brightly as I do, but with confidence!

@Apollo Im Burning: Awesome! Glad you found a pair to rock! And in other good news:

You won an Autumn Orb. No need for disappointment here because you knocked it out of the park!