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If you travel in virtual worlds, you may know that Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is a big EverQuest II fan. Now the rest of the world will know it as well, when Schilling takes on all comers in a series of virtual duels being held to raise money for the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. According to a press release, it sounds as if Schilling is getting a new character just for the event, which will see Sony Online Entertainment donate $5 each time Schilling is defeated (up to a maximum $10,000). Does this mean Schilling, an EverQuest veteran, is going to throw his matches for a good cause? The matches will take place June 5-7, during a series between the Yankees and the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium — which makes me wonder whether it will actually be Schilling playing his character, or an SOE stand-in. In any case, it’s probably a good move for Sony and a great way to raise money for a good cause. It sounds like you’ll be able to get into EQII for free during the event here.