‘Ragnarok’ rewards diligent students

Online game Ragnarok, which in no time has easily become all the rage among the youth, calls all student players to "Study hard, play hard!"

The game’s publisher, Level Up!, enjoins students to give their best in their studies and as a reward get awesome Ragnarok stuff.

Dubbed "Level Up! Honor Roll Program," the challenge recognizes the best and brightest Ragnarok players both in the game and in school.

The list of participating schools grows longer everyday – Ateneo de Manila, Ateneo de Naga, Claret School Quezon City, Philippine Science High School in Manila and Bicol, AMA Computer College East Rizal, New Era University, San Beda College, Technological University of the Philippines, Airlink International Aviation School, Davidville Academy, Fort Bonifacio High School, Divine Light Academy, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Diliman Preparatory School and La Salle Greenhills.

To participate, a section or class must register one week before a major exam in their schools. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.level-up -games.com.

Filled out forms must be faxed or mailed to the Level Up! office. Professors of registered sections will provide Level Up! a signed copy of the exam results of all the students who participated in the program.

All participants who get an A or 90-percent grade win a prize from the GM Team. Prizes include a Baphomet Jr. Pet Egg or forged weapons by GM Praetor.

The grand prize of statistics and skill reset (in time for the Comodo Episode upgrade in December) will be awarded to the student who gets the highest grade in the major exam.

For more information and for Level Up! to facilitate a meeting with your school administrator, e-mail honors@level-up-games.

Ragnarok Online allows thousands of people to play in a single game and interact with each other in real time. The game is a cross between fantasy and action, encouraging cooperation and friendship among players. It is the first and only local online role-playing game.