Last Saturday, Elf Island’s own Braunsweiger held a special chat to answer questions, comments, and concerns about membership as we approach our launch. Here is a list of questions that were answered. If you have more questions, please leave them in the comments section. We will try to answer them as quickly and effectively as possible.

1. What will be the price of an Annual Membership to Elf Island after the Stimulus Package Promotion?

$57.95 for a 1 Year / Annual Membership

$27.95 for a 6 Month Membership

$ 5.95 for a Monthly Membership

However, we hope to have special pricing and promotions in the future.

2. Can you add family members that do not live with you to your Elf Island account?

Braunsweiger: Yes, you can add family members if they don’t live with you. However, you all must share the same parent account.

3. Will new users get a chance to try out GoodQuests before purchasing a membership?

Braunsweiger: New user will have a trial period to play a GoodQuest.

4. Can you pay for a membership using a pre-paid card or Paypal?
Braunsweiger: Yes, you may use a pre-paid Visa card, or any card can pay for membership with multiple types of payments. Currently we are considering taking Paypal as a form of payment. If you have any questions, please see a moderator for help, or contact us at support@elfisland.com.

5. May I add additional family members to my Elf Island account after the Stimulus Package Promotion is over?

Braunsweiger: Additional users can be added to your existing Elf Island account at anytime. You may add up to four additional users to your account.

6. Will I be notified when my Elf Island membership ends / expires?
Braunsweiger: Yes, we will let you know when your membership is ending via email.

7. Will non-members be able to purchase extra rooms?

Braunsweiger: If you are not a member you will not have access to extra rooms

8. Will members be able to add more than one room to their home? Will there be a lot of choices?

Braunsweiger: Yes, you will be able to add a room to your house. In the future we will have an expanding list of rooms you can add to your house. We will also have themed rooms that you can add to your house. For example, Christmas holiday rooms.

9. Will non-members be able to open their houses to visitors?

Braunsweiger: We are thinking about letting non- members have open houses.

10. Will members get an allowance? How much?

Braunsweiger: Yes, you will get an allowance. The amount will be announced this week.

11. Will there be a limit on member or non-member items?

Braunsweiger: Member and non-member items can sell out, but we try to stay well stocked on items.

12. Can members get non-member items?
Braunsweiger: Yes, members can purchase non-member items.

13. Will non-members still be able to trade or gift items?
Braunsweiger: Non members can trade and gift non-member items only. Certain items are members only. So they cannot be traded or gifted to a non-member.

14. Who will have access to tribes?
Braunsweiger: We are still discussing who will have access to tribes when it launches.

15. Will the hours Elf Island is open change?

Braunsweiger: We will be extending the hours soon.

16. Will members be able to sign in early?

Braunsweiger: That is a good question. We will run it by our tech team.

17. Can non-members trade special prizes?

Braunsweiger: Yes, non-members will be able to trade special prizes.

18. Will there be events that non-members will be able to attend?

Braunsweiger: Yes, there will be events for all members of Elf Island, but we will have some member only events.

19. Will non-members be able to earn Host prizes?
Braunsweiger: Host prizes will be available to non-members, but we will have some special member only prizes.

20. Will members get to do non-member activities?
Braunsweiger: Members will get to enjoy everything Elf Island has to offer, including all non member activities.

21. Will everyone on my family plan get an allowance?

Braunsweiger: Yes, everyone on your family plan will get an allowance.

22. Will members be able to buy clothing not currently available?
Braunsweiger: yes you will be able to buy clothes and suits

23. Why is there only a limited number of items available?

Braunsweiger: The quantity of items is important because it increases the value of the item.

24. What discounts will members get?

Braunsweiger: Members will get a discount on all items including clothes.

25. Will multiplayer games be available to non-members?

Braunsweiger: We are currently developing non-member and member only multiplayer games.

26. If I am not a member, will I lose any prizes, QuestKeys, or anything I earned in the game during Beta?

Braunsweiger: We will not take anything away from you that you have won in the past.You will keep all of your stuff even if you are not a member.

27. How can I get a tour of Elf Island?

Braunsweiger: You can ask a Moderator or Host to give you a tour of Elf Island.

28. Will I have to pay to play Elf Island starting April 1?

Braunsweiger: Elf Island is free to play. However, to enjoy all the features of Elf Island, you will need to upgrade to a member.

29. Will there be more clothing choices? Like pants for girls?
Braunsweiger: Yes we will have more clothing options, including more pants for girls.

30. Will there be any games non-members cannot play?
Braunsweiger: Some games will be members only. However, some will be open to all.

31. Will clothes that are already in our closets stay free?
Braunsweiger: Yes, the clothes in the closet will stay free.

32. Will there be new places to explore on Elf Island?

Braunsweiger: There will be new places on the map coming up every month.

33. Will tribes have a chief?
Braunsweiger: Yes, there will be a chief of each tribe. The chief in the tribe is determined by status.

34. Will we get to name our tribes?

Braunsweiger: Yes, you will get to name the tribes.

35. Will there be add-on outdoor rooms?
Braunsweiger: Yes, we will have outdoor room add-ons.

36. Can you make our wardrobe available outside our home?
Braunsweiger: We are going to redo the closet so that it is in your “My Stuff.”

37. Will non-members be able to have outdoor rooms?
Braunsweiger: Non-members will not have additional outdoor rooms. However, you will still have the yard area outside your home.

38. Why do I have to pay for Elf Island?
Braunsweiger: GoodQuests cause money to go to non-profits to support their projects and good works. We need paying members to support GoodQuests. We cannot do the good without paying members.

39. How can non-members do good?
Braunsweiger: We are creating new ways that non-members can do good on Elf Island. For now, you do good by gifting to other members, and being a good citizen on the island.

40. Why do GoodQuests last 30 days? Will this changed?
Braunsweiger: Goodquests wil eventually last two weeks.

41. Will we be able to do more than one GoodQuest at a time, or have a choice of GoodQuests?

Braunsweiger: Yes, as the world gets bigger, there will be more than one GoodQuest, and you can choose which GoodQuests you would like to do.

42. Have a lot of people already signed up for membership?

Braunsweiger: Yes, we already have a lot of people signed-up for membership to Elf Island.

43. I heard that Elf Island is planning to give out real prizes for kids for doing good on Elf Island. Is this still true?

Braunsweiger: Yes, you will be able to get real prizes. However, that feature won’t be ready for a little bit longer.

44. Do you consider user feedback when creating GoodQuests?

Braunsweiger: Yes, GoodQuests will change to reflect user feedback.

45. Why is your name Braunsweiger?

Braunsweiger: My name is Braunsweiger because my dad eats the deli meat of the same name all the time, and he makes me eat it. It’s not bad with a little mayo.

46. Will there be more than 10 GoodQuests?

Braunsweiger: Yes, there will be a lot more than 10 GoodQuests. Once you figure out the secret the world will change for you.

47. When a GoodQuest repeats, will the prizes in the GoodQuest change?
Braunsweiger: prizes will change if you repeat GoodQuests.

48. So prices will change on April 1?

Braunsweiger: Yes, after April 1, the price of Elf Island it will go up. However, we may extend the promotion for a few more days.

Our very own Braunsweiger and rob will be having a special chat on Elf Island to answer questions about the Stimulus Package and benefits of Membership.

Day: Saturday, March 28^th

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST

Locations: The Marsh and Volcano

Elves that attend the event and ask a question will receive a gift from our Hosts. Come with questions prepared!

Changing the World starts at home! Elf Island Challenges you to make your home more eco-friendly by decorating it with Go Green goods!

To enter the contest, use to the “M” button to request a Moderator to judge your room. You may decorate either the inside or outside of your home. Moderators will be judging rooms on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th. Please submit your home for judging on one of those two days.

There is no need to remain in your home after submitting, but please specify which area of your home (inside or outside) should be judged. 10 Winners will receive a special prize and be featured in The Tide!

Good Luck!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Elf Island!

We’ve just opened up our St. Patrick’s Day Party House. This room is only temporary, though, so make sure to stop in and check it out before it’s gone! We’ve also added green decorations to the Marketplace, and for a limited time only all elves will have a special green chat bubble. We will also continue with green themed Host games and green prizes, so keep on playing in order to collect them all. Then on March 17^th and 18^th, the party officially begins!

Starting March 17^th, visitors to the Party House will receive an exclusive party gift. Enter the room and click on the gift in order to add it to your inventory. Stick around the Party House for a special St. Patrick’s Day parade that will take place throughout the day.

Once you’ve received your gift from the Party House, it’s time to begin your search for the Leprechaun’s hidden gold! All day Tuesday and Wednesday, a pot filled with gold coins will be appearing around the island. The first player to reach the pot of gold will receive a prize of 100 coins! The pot will become empty after the gold has been found, and after a few moments the pot will disappear and reappear in a new location refilled with gold! Only one player can win the gold coins each time they appear, but it will be appearing frequently throughout the party, so everyone has a chance to win!

And remember, go green!

Please do not use the M button to request gold coins or ask for the location of the pot of gold. Elves must walk directly over top of the pot in order to receive the gold.

March 14^th (3/14) is Pi Day on Elf Island!

To celebrate the day, the Elf Island Hosts will be giving out a special Pi Day gift. Be on the lookout for Hosts throughout the day and wish them a “Happy Pi Day!” to receive your gift.

See you on the island, and have a Happy Pi Day!

Please do not use the M button to request a gift.

Good job, Elf Islanders! You all have been busy helping virtual polar bears. There is still much work to do, but we know you’ll meet the Quest Goal!

Keep up the great work, and join us on Friday, March 13, for a chat with Polar Bears International. Their staff will be on Elf Island to answer your questions about polar bears, the environment, and how you can help from your own home.

Stop by to ask your questions, listen in, and earn a special prize!

Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 7:00 pm EST
Location: Mountain Cave & Ice Cavern

See you there!!

Remember to set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 8^th for Daylight Saving Time!

To celebrate this event, the Elf Island Hosts will be giving away a special Daylight Saving gift to players on March 8^th. The giveaway starts at 5 pm EST and will extend through the night. Make sure to log-in during that time and find one of our Hosts to receive a gift.

Don’t forget, March is still “Go Green!” month on Elf Island, so expect more green event announcements soon.

Please do not use the M button to request a prize.

March is “Go Green” month on Elf Island!

The month will be filled with green activities, from a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to helping to protect Polar Bears in our next GoodQuest. We’ve already got a lot planned for our first few days of the month with more exciting announcements to come!

“Go Green” month started with the launch of our Polar Bear GoodQuest on Thursday, March 5^th. The Elf Island community is doing a great job on the quest so far, keep up the good work!

Next our Hosts will be giving out a special green gift on Friday, March 6^th. Make sure to dress in your greenest outfit, find a Host and tell them “Go Green!” in order to receive your gift. This same event will be repeated on the 13^th, 20^th and 27^th with a different gift each time!

Look forward to more announcements about “Going Green” events soon!