Newsletter 28 June 2006
Thar be changes for ye pirates in the Pirate game. Check them out!
Check out what's coming soon!
Push's Trash Talk
Pssst! Hey dudes, I just heard an awesome secret! Since I'm big into recycling, I want to pass it on to you. I heard some peeps talking about an event this coming weekend. There's supposed to be all sorts of new stuff and rooms and WOW my wheels are spinning just thinking about it. I heard there will be a way for you to get some cool stuff, so maybe you should be in VMK both Saturday and Sunday. Every time you enter the final room you'll win the prize of the day that is ONLY AVAILABLE through the ride-a-thon this month. The more you ride, the more you win! Oh and I overheard someone talking about Team Ride Competition coming soon. So you might want to start gathering your team. But you didn't hear it from me..
Item of the Week
Each week we'll be revealing the history of an item, answering questions such as When did it first appear, how long was it in shops, is it rare? Check back each week for the info on another item.
Item: Galleon Room Divider
Where can I buy it? Shrunken Ned's Shop
How much is it? 250 credits
Are there any rare types? Nope. It is the only one of its kind.
What's it for? Blocking off rooms, building pirate ships, and blasting enemy pirates out of the water!
History: Fashioned after Captain Blackheart's ship, the Wicked Wench, from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, this room divider shows off the heavy artillery used by fearsome pirate captains!
Nickname: "Stop blowing holes in my ship!"
On stage now: High School Musical
The High School Musical DVD is now in stores! VMK is part of the action with the new print-at-home High School Musical Quest. The VMK home page now has the new print-at-home High School Musical Quest. Some of the questions can be answered at home, while others will require a trip to either Disneyland® Park or Magic Kingdom® Park. Answer all the questions correctly to win special VMK High School Musical items.
VMK Cards
Have you ever wondered what cards you are missing in your collection. Well there is now a great new way to discover all the cards for VMK. Check it out
Awards and Top Players
What makes a Guest Room award-worthy? Guest or Game Rooms that stand out show originality in concept and design. It could be a use of conventional furniture in unconventional ways, the use of a theme or color, or humor. Game rooms that get the nod offer a new game idea or a new twist on an old favorite. In all rooms we look for room owners who welcome everyone with a smile and show a willingness to answer questions about their room.
Check out this week's Best Guest Rooms and Best Game Rooms. New feature! Click on the name of the room to view an image of the room!
Scam Alert
All Quests, whether they are official VMK Quests or Quests made by Players, are free to everyone. Please don't pay anyone to do their Quest, or for help completing Quests. If a Player is asking for items before you can join their Quest, or to be "paid" to help you with a Quest, please report them and then leave their room. No prize is worth being scammed over, and VMK won't replace these items for you. Players caught charging to participate in Quests may be banned for scamming.
VMK Staff Profiles
Each week we interview a different member of the VMK Staff. Pay attention - the answers may prove useful in VMK-hosted trivia games!
Staff name: HOST_Lily
Three favorite pieces of furniture, and why?
Tiki Tiki Tiki water fountain: You will find then in every room of mine, look close. Aquarium water fountain, again with the water. Penny presses! uh Chocolate any further explanation needed? nope!
Favorite *type* of Guest Room?
I love the Jungle Cruise Explorer's tent because the Gorilla shadow makes me laugh! waiting for the "back side of water" room. LOL
Favorite Public Space?
Any room along the Jungle Cruise ride.
Favorite Mini-Game? (ie: Pirates, haunted Mansion .. not the hosted games)
Going with the Jungle Cruise here.
Best VMK moment?
I really have had a wonderful welcome by all the players and have been made to feel really welcomed! Thank You all!
Favorite place to hang out in VMK?
Storybook land, no Tiki Island, no Mark Twain.. do I have to pick just one?
Best tip for someone new to VMK?
Walk around and enjoy the park. Don't get too worried about getting items. Do Not trade if you are uncomfortable.
What one safety tip would you like to share with our readers?
Do not try and give out any information on where you are or what your phone number is. It is just not safe.
Best Guest Rooms
You might see Hithisisme walking around VMK. She randomly takes pictures of players with great signatures and posts them on the wall in her Can I have your signature? room. Stop by there and check the wall and you might already find yourself there.
Go visit the Green Flips Statue and you will be amazed with the design that Antiriku has made for us. He also holds random trivia with prizes, so be ready.
Best Game Rooms
FIRE!! Oops I mean spin. Says AcePrincessGirly in her Battle of the Cannons room. Here you have a ship battle with another team. The team left with the most lanterns wins a piratey prize.
Around, Around the Tree You Go! In this fun race CL_Becky warns you to be careful and step in the right spots. First player back to their chair wins.
Best Player Quests
How well do you know your Beta VMK trivia? Well if you think you know enough stop on by CL_Nedakh's VMK Beta Celebration Quest. This quest is both fun and challenging. Good Luck!
Players who have been previously recognized for their design talents will receive the VIP award.