The folks at World of Kung Fu have announced that they will be giving away in-game gifts for those who register new accounts.

Three World of Kung Fu novice cards will be awarded to all players registering a new account with World of Kung Fu, the free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) set in ancient China. Novice cards can be exchanged for in-game money and items that will make it easy for new players start their journey in the World of Kung Fu.

[Shanghai, May 30, 2008] – It just got a lot easier to start exploring the World of Kung Fu, a virtual world based on the traditional arts and mythology of ancient China. Anyone who registers a new account will receive 3 novice cards that can be exchanged for in-game money as well as for a host of incredible items. Existing players with characters below level 18 are also eligible to receive a free novice card simply by asking one of the friendly World of Kung Fu GameMasters.

Novice cards can be exchanged for a slew of fantastic items including:

Novice Lion Toy – Rise from the dead!  This allows you to revive your character when you die.

Novice Teleport Stone – Handy way to teleport from various locations around the World of Kung Fu.

Novice Iron Tool – Powerful tool needed to collect wood, ore, and herbs.

Novice Experience Charm – Gain an extra 20% experience for 1 hour!

Novice Tai Yi Pill – The most powerful healing in the game; allows full hit point restoration.

Novice Earth Temple – Spontaneous travel to any previously visited city from anywhere in the game: a real time saver.

Novice Renovation Hammer – Repair your broken weapons and armor in the field rather than having to visit a smith. Allows you to get back in the action fast!

Every free novice card is unique. Each card can be exchanged for 2 or more items plus in-game currency.

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