Haileyhorse15 will be hosting – and judging – the best Battle of the Bands event on the island – so get your group together and be ready to bring on the competition steam!

Date:               September 1 2008
Time:              4:30pm Stagecoach time
Location:       Game Park 77s 51e
Details:           Wear your best rocker outfit!

To enter the battle, you must have a band of at least three people: pianist, guitarist, and drummer or lead singer. Then just telegram HaileyHorse15 or post a comment below. Whoever wins will get 500 shells from Haileyhorse15 to split between the band!

Ready to win? Then let's see those skills!

Just kidding! This isn't a Chicken Little  thing really, but if you're logging in world and having trouble — don't worry, we are ALL over that right now!

That's right...we've got every techie on the team working to fix this little Martian invasion! In the meantime, hang on and stay tuned — we'll be back online in a jiffy!

*drum roll please*

......Black Bart! We got some great guesses like "Bingo Bot" (which is awesome, by the way), but now our secret mystery culprit is revealed! If you don't know who Black Bart is yet, then you'd better start getting familiar with the name. Why? Well, it's simple really: his story is the backdrop of the Quest, and you're looking for something he stashed away and hid!

Any idea on what that could be islanders? Come on...give it a good guess!

The Quest will be dropping in-world soon, I mean REALLY soon! I took a peek at some of the new island things today and WOW — I hope you guys are ready! As for clues along the way, well, there is another person that will be doing that. Hmm...if you want to know who it is, read up a little on Black Bart and post some ideas on who the good guy's going to be.

Here's a little teaser of what's just around the corner....

If so, then check out this great new "Hideaway Cafe" that Lostpoet made. It's literally tucked behind a house-like structure, hidden from the islanders that just stroll by. It's for sale and up for grabs, so why not buy it and have a meeting spot for you and your fellow treasure hunters? Might be a great place to get together and share clues! *hint hint*

 
 

If you haven't heard, there is a lot of buzz on the island around the new Quest — gotcha hanging on the edge of your seats, huh? Well, no worries, you'll all know soon enough!

So, did any of you figure out the question I asked on the last post about who "B.B" is? He is a very, very important part. Here's a hint, the second "B" stands for "Bart" — and no, not Bart Simpson! Got a light bulb yet?

No? Then I guess you'll have to wait till I find out more to share with you!

P.S. Stay tuned this week to get the scoop on the upcoming Quest! Are you ready to race the other hunters to find the ultimate treasure?

Who is the mystery man? What is the Quest about? What am I looking for?

So many questions and so little time! The new stuff will be dropping in world very soon — are you ready? If not, don't worry, I'm here to prepare YOU and all the islanders with some answers I managed to get my hands on!

It's going to be a mission filled with hidden clues and difficult challenges. If you think it's going to be a breeze...think again! Not only will it be a test of wit, courage and all the other things that you need to go on an Indiana Jones-like adventure, but the clues are going to be a tad hard to find. You didn't think it was going to be easy did you?

So how many of you have heard of ...*drum roll* ... the stylish and sophisticated bandit with the initials B.B.?

 

We've heard some feedback from telegrams and comments about the start time for the Kick-Off Party. With all the new stuff coming, we would like to set the celebration party for a time that all islanders can make!

This is your chance to let us know what works for you. Post and comment some times here and we'll see what we can do! Thanks!

Here's another little surprise tucked away on Isla Del Sol! If you haven't had a chance to visit it, it's an absolutely adorable "picnix park" brought to you by our very own Scorpio!

It's not just any picnic park though! This one has a tea garden design, featuring one of the cutest little wooden bridges (my favorite part) for you to stroll on with your fellow islanders! Just take a look at the pics below: they speak for themselves. Oh yeah, I've already raided the picnic basket and eaten all the snacks...oops!

Just kidding! But if you've got some time, check it out — it's a great place for everyone to visit and hang out!

P.S. Don't forget that the Member Spotlight nominations are due by Thursday, the 28th — it's a chance to have your profile featured in your very own section! So hurry and send in your nominees!

 
 

With all the new stuff peeping around the corner, it only makes sense to have a little get-together to catch up and enjoy the sun!

Date:              August 15, 2008
Time:             4pm PT
Location:       The Isla Del Sol Cabana at 123S 81W
Details:          Bring a guest and come beach-wear ready!

I know lots of you are curious, so bring your questions and maybe — just maybe — Cassie will have some answers for you! Also, we're on Facebook  so if you haven't added us, come join in on the fun!

OK, OK...no more dangling you guys on a string. Do you really want to know what the new stuff is? Did I hear a "Yes"?

Then listen up! (More like read up, I guess.) It's quite simple...you're going to be embarking on an island adventure! Well, I guess it ultimately all depends on if you're brave enough — but if you choose to take the mission, you and all the other islanders who share that ambition will be going on a quest to solve an island mystery over 100 years old.

Yep, 100 years old!

There will be no shortcuts, work-arounds or people helping you — it'll all require some "Nancy Drew-style" sleuthing and clue-finding. Speaking of clues, they will be hidden all over the island, and there may be a little help here and there from our mystery guest, but in the end, it's all on YOU!

So, to keep the suspense alive...can you guess what you guys are looking for?

Yes, it's true! We really are on Facebook!

Some of you may remember that Sara242 first started a Stagecoach Island Game page on Facebook. Well, now we've launched our very own fan page too!

And that's not all! With all the new features coming around the corner for you islanders, we have taken the game and plopped it right into Facebook. Now, when you add the fan page, you can access Stagecoach Island right in your Facebook browser window!

So when you're browsing your buds online, surfing their newsfeeds, or just straight up missing us and wanting to chat with your fellow islanders — all you have to do is add the Stagecoach Island application and launch it on your profile!

Check it out (click on the pic) and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear your feedback and ideas!

For all the islanders that came out and made it to the games, throw your hands up and give yourselves a big round of applause! You guys made it a blast!

First, we warmed up on Snowboard Mountain and kicked off the games with the bike racing competition. Right after, we jumped straight into parachuting (no pun intended) and then hit our grand finale by grabbing some air in a tight snowboarding race!

The scores were pretty close between RandyLH and Serenity, and they both definitely get an "A" for effort. The tie-breaker came in parachuting: RandyLH and I both ate the asphalt (yeah, it wasn't pretty) and Serenity not only completed the race, she did it in 50 seconds! So yeah...she won! BIG congratulations to Serenity (and to our super trooper runner up RandyLH)!

For those that missed it, had to leave early, or just plain old couldn't make it — check out the pics below. And hey, no worries, you can always start training for next year's Summer Games!

P.S. Don't forget to post what you think the surprise is! I'll be unveiling the secret answer this week, so check back and leave your guesses!

 
 
 
 

Type of party: Fancy, Dressy, and Formal!

Host: HaileyHorse15

Date:              August 8, 2008
Time:             9:00-10:00am Stagecoach time
Location:       153s 123w
Details:          Bring a guest!  Wear formal (dressy) clothes from
                       GCK only!

I know, I know...I've been MIA a bit on the island, but that's because I've been working on something super spectacular and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  (Try to say that ten times fast!)

That's right! We have a surprise for you right around the corner! Want to know what it is?

*drum roll*

Oh, come on now, you didn't think it would be as easy as me just telling you right? How about this: why don't you guys guess what it could be? Here are some clues:

1. It's a mystery

2. You can do it with friends

3. There's a BIG prize

4. You'll be able to unlock a secret chamber

Hmm...now I don't know about you, but I think those are some pretty big clues.

What do you think it is? Post your guesses here, and I'll tell you if you're getting warmer!

Hey, two weeks ago I wrote about the huge structure that connects SuperRichguy's office and his house in Isla Del Sol. Well, I said that SuperRichguy built it, but I've been getting lots of teles and comments from islanders letting me know that it was actually Brice who put it up!

So...wanting to give credit where it's due, everyone put their hands together for Brice, architect of the ginormous hallway road block!

Tucked away in the little neighborhood of Isla Del Sol (129S 110W) is an absolutely breathtaking resort! It's a place built by Inca, and it looks like an amazing Greek spa. Its layout and designs are done unlike any other place on the island.

Don't believe me? Take a look for yourselves!

 

How many of you have visited this hidden resort? If so, tell us all more about it! All I know is that it's one of the best kept secret in the neighborhood — go take a look and let me know what you think!

P.S. I could SO fall asleep in that spa room...I mean the soft plushy bed AND a hot springs Jacuzzi^®? Yeah, definitely there!

 
 

The island Summer Games are upon us, so it's time to bring out the gear and compete! We will meet at the town center in Olympic Valley for the Opening Introductions. Then we'll start at Snowboard Mountain and work our way to the motorbike racing.

Be ready, get a team together and win the Island title!

When: Thursday Aug 7th, 4pm PT
Where: Olympic Valley Town Center
Bring: Your endurance, competition and fun self!

The winner will be posted on our new community site feature called the "Member Spotlight." If you haven't heard much about that — check it out! You could be the island celeb of the month!

If any islanders out there have another game suggestion, now's the time to let us know! Post them here and get ready to bring it to the Summer Games 2008!