The Torchbearer Update

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The Gift Of Opportunity was the second competitive charity event in which it was stated that the winners likeness could be used for a non-player character in the game called the Torchbearer [1]. After every type of competitive event we post the leaderboards and the winner was Amit Gill [1]. Those who know Amit know he is a private person and most likely wouldn’t want his face splashed all over the game. Amit probably contributed so much because he wanted to help the cause. Between now and then he also quit the game so it's possible we may never see a Torchbearer [1]. If you look at the time frame between the end of the 1st competitive charity event and the release of Joel Willeby’s character, The Philanthropist, it was 3 months [1], [2]. According to the rules shown below, if the winner doesn’t respond or provide the information required within 7 days an alternate MAY be selected [1]. It’s been over 3 months since the end of this event and we haven’t had a Torchbearer in game so it’s possible the winner(s) declined or Zynga never pursued an alternate. We did get a second event with the Philanthropist so perhaps this was Zynga's way of adding some community spirit to the game[1]. We could be surprised a see a Torchbearer soon but Zynga isn't the best at follow up on things!

• The winner will be contacted approximately one week after the promotion’s end via in-game messaging, wherein the winner will need to provide his or her email address for additional communications from Zynga. The winner must respond to the in-game notification within seven (7) days of the time it is sent. Failure to respond within the 7-day period will indicate definitively that the prize has been declined and an alternative winner may be selected.
• No refunds on any purchases made within Mafia Wars.
• The prize is not assignable or transferable. No cash equivalents of the prize identified herein, or substitutions, will be allowed except in the sole discretion of Zynga.
• In the event there is a tie, the player who was the first in time to achieve the winning highest amount wins.
• This contest is open to Mafia Wars users aged 18 or older that have an account in good standing with Zynga.
• By agreeing to participate, you will be indicating that Zynga has permission to: (1) feature your name on a highest contributor leaderboard (if applicable), and (2) announce your name if you are chosen as the winner.
• You understand that you may need to execute additional documents and grant additional releases in order to be used as inspiration for an in-game character.
• Zynga, in its sole discretion, will control the appearance of the NPC, the date on which it is made a part of the game, and the duration of its presence in the game.