Yavn Speaks!

Happy New Ear! Get ready for '07 with a highlight of VMK events from 2006 - and we remix a VMK favorite, the Castle Fireworks game!

Happy New Ear!
Hope you are had a wonderful holiday season, I have quick update to get your 2007 rolling but first let's look back on some VMK highlights for last year!

VMK 2006 - Year In Review

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January - Monsters Door Game Launched

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February - This was Everest Month and also the month that hosted our first ever Ride-A-Thon, and the launch of Everest Track pieces.

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April - The Narnia Celebration! VMK gave you a chance to win exclusive Narnia Items from the Narnia DVD site.

May - Baseball came to VMK!

June - An updated Pirates Of The Caribbean game launched.

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July - Waterslides! And a new Waterslide Puzzle games based on the Walt Disney World Water Parks were released.

September - This month the video game legend Tron entered the Virtual Magic Kingdom.

October - Halloween came to VMK, and so did Single Use Items.

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November - VMK's Holiday Celebration and the debut of the Space Mountain Track pieces.

That's a short list of the cool things that happened in VMK in 2006. Wow. We have grown and changed a lot over the last 12 months (don't forget we also defeated the horrible Disconnect Monster!). I know each of you have your own memories and things you liked best about 2006 too! For 2007, we here at VMK Central are committed to continued growth and improvement of community.

As I've mentioned before we have exciting changes in store for you for early January and beyond! Speaking of changes, introducing...

CASTLE FIREWORKS
remixed

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We've put a new spin on one of your most favorite games - and I know you want to know more about our remix of Fireworks!

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The screen above shows some off the brand new interface and game features.

The remixed version of Castle Fireworks has many cool new additions, let's take a look at them!

BRAND NEW INTERFACE

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Bonus Combo
Explode the same shapes in the correct order to earn extra points.

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Now go for a Flawless Bonus!

Flawless Bonus
Every time you get a Flawless your Flawless Bonus goes up and you get more points.

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Real Time Scoring
During gameplay, this shows you score and that of your closest competitors. For example, if yavn has 500 points but sparky, sillysyl and caffdawg have close to 100 points, it will only show sparky's and sillysyl's score to caffdawg because they are the closest competitor caffdawg needs to beat.

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During breaks between rounds you'll also be able to see the Top 3 Players and their current avatar.

Next Firework
Shows the next 3 shape fireworks that are due up. (shown in the 'Coming In Box')

Fireworks Left
Number of fireworks left to explode before the round ends.

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Explode All
Hit this button to explode everything on the screen. You need to have the correct firework selected in order for this to work and once you use it you will have to wait a bit for it to recharge.

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Lock & Unlock
You now have a new way to move your selection cursor. Unlocked is the traditional movement method, with the firework shapes locked in place and the cursor moves over them. Locked keeps the cursor locked in the center and the shapes moves left and right (try this play technique and you'll see what we mean).

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Randomized Fireworks
No more repetitive patterns, now the patterns are now totally random so you never know what's next (aside from looking at the next firework 'Coming In Box').

Revised Scoring & Prizes
We're still tuning this, so I don't want to give you too many details yet, but the credits you win will be based on how many fireworks you explode as well as the correct timing of exploding them.

For more info on Castle Fireworks remixed check out the FAQ.

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We've been testing Castle Fireworks remixed and are really excited! The music and backgrounds have not changed, but we hope to switch them out over the next few months.

Next?

Over the last few weeks we've discussed lots of changes to VMK, VMK Pass, Tickets and Castle Fireworks remixed. So what else can I tell you about that will get you excited? Well, be sure to check back next week when I'll have sneak peek screens of what's on the way in the coming months. Plus! Monorail Music Mixer!

Hey, my New Year is off to a great start, I've just beat Caffdawg & Sparky for the 3rd game in a row of remixed... Now back to the testing!

See you in the game,
Yavn



And the rest of the newsletter is the same as last week's. You can view it in the wiki (http://disneysonlineworlds.com/index.php/Newsletter_25_December_2006).

Okay lemme look at the link..

Looks neat! I want to know when this stuff is coming.. and.. No info on the new land..

I just read it...

Oh fireworks looks like its going to be fun! Can't wait :D

Woot! The New fireworks game sounds awesome! And congrats Yavn on beating QA_caffdawg and HOST_Sparky 3 games in a row of remixed. :)

Fireworks is sure going to be different when "Remixed" is introduced! Should be interesting, to say the least. Change change change....woot!

I can't wait for the monorail music mixer :)

I just realized... They left out March!

I guess they forgot about Superhero month...?

fireworks seems both interesting and some-what easier. Hmm, monorail music mixer, eh? That means there's going to be a game involving that music stand? Hey, yavn didn't even mention the new land this time.

I just realized... They left out March!

I guess they forgot about Superhero month...?

March was the Narnia items, April was Tomorrowland. Yavn made a little mistake it seems ;)

I can't wait to try the fireworks game :)

I want it with the pictures..

trust me its gonna be way better than the pirates Re-mix.

The new fireworks game sounds cool. Kind of annoying that we didn't get any news on the new land.
♥Wall

The new fireworks sounds confusing.

Thanks for posting this! YAY! Fireworks is gonna be awesome!:)

Monorail mixer makes since there is that little dj stand i remember when i was new to VMK that was the first place i took a seat in and i was trying to play a song. Awesome! Fireworks seems SO confusing.. but i can't wait!

Yup, that's awesome how they changed fireworks, but where is the new land? A couple of newsletters ago they said there will be a new land for new year's. Well VMK, it's new year's and there is no new land. Well anyways, thanks for posting this AwesomeM ;)

but where is the new land? A couple of newsletters ago they said there will be a new land for new year's. Well VMK, it's new year's and there is no new land. Well anyways, thanks for posting this AwesomeM ;) AdventureAlex they said they would have it IN the New Year, not ON new years hehe :)

this newsletter kind of was bad.. to tell you the truth i mean no details besides fireworks and we dont want to know about fireworks if it wont be out for another 5 months ugh..

AdventureAlex they said they would have it IN the New Year, not ON new years hehe :)

Well, I guess :) Just so excited for new land, yay!

I'm excited too!

Fireworks is grabbing my attention i may play it tomorrow

Hey, yavn didn't even mention the new land this time.Actually, I think he did. At the end he said something about screens of upcoming things next week, that could be this new land.

I hope this will make it possible to get 280,000 points for green car

wait..is the new fireworks OUT..

No.. Because he said "Back to the testing"

i finally think i know what the purpose of that best music mix award is now..

Oh wow! That's awesome! Is the Fireworks changed yet? This is soo amazing! Thanks Yavn and the Crew!

I hope they dont ruin fireworks.

I hope they dont ruin fireworks.

this fireworks will confuss me so much probaly until next new years lol. i like how you see the avitars now of the top 3. does anybody know when fireworks will start?

Looks like memorization of exact patterns might not work in this remix but it Looks promising that it will be more entertaining and it will might finally get rid of all those impossible high scores.

I hope they dont ruin fireworks.

I agree on that but the details look like it might be a little better credits wise.

This week's newsletter was awesome, but there was not a new Best Room awards list. Anybody have info on that?

March was the Narnia items, April was Tomorrowland. Yavn made a little mistake it seems ;)

i thought march was hat month? geez we all can't remember what month everything happened

Wait up! It will be here soon like tomorrow

Horrible newsletter, sounds like Yavn is ruining Fireworks. I want news Yavn, not ruining.

I'm so glad they're updating the fireworks game! Hopefully if we come in first they'll give us more credits.

VMK Is Officialy Too Busy! Yipee...

So THAT'S what that DJ mixer thing on the monorail is there for!

i thought march was hat month? geez we all can't remember what month everything happened

November of last year was hat month :santa8:

I'm so glad they're updating the fireworks game! Hopefully if we come in first they'll give us more credits.

We did have a notice about "No more sandbagging"--
And with three months lately of panicked credit-hoarding from October to December, the 1300c-hungry sandbagging thing was starting to get a little cynical/tiresome.

Reportedly, with the new scores, we'll have a new system for how to win fireworks pins, that DOESN'T involve coming in second (or trying to)...

Err...They missed March.

I'm so glad they're updating the fireworks game! Hopefully if we come in first they'll give us more credits.


CuteLittleGirl, it's based on what you earn, AND what place. The more points you get, the more credits you get. Simple as that.

Anyone have an other questions?

I just added Buest Guest stuff!

I just added Buest Guest stuff!

Those are from last week.

The new fireworks looks awesome. I Can't wait to play it!:)

NOOOOO!!! lol jk! i'm all for mixing it up, i'm looking forward to the challenge! i just hope i don't stink it up too bad with the new changes....:snow_cool:

The fireworks remixed sounds awesome, can't wait! xD

I don't like Fireworks, but now...
I think this may be cool.

Fireowrks wasn't my favorite but it looks like it'll be alot of fun playing now then it was before.

I hope they dont ruin fireworks.

Horrible newsletter, sounds like Yavn is ruining Fireworks. I want news Yavn, not ruining.

Ok, I'm confused. People have been complaining about the problems with fireworks for over a year now. What about it do you think is getting worse that it would be ruined?

March was the Narnia items, April was Tomorrowland. Yavn made a little mistake it seems ;)

Acording to the wiki (http://www.disneysonlineworlds.com/index.php/Timeline_and_Important_Updates#March_2006) the Narnia game was relased on March 30th... so really April was more the Narnia craze. And yeah, I'm surprised Quest Month in April with the new Tomorrowland was omitted.

i thought march was hat month? geez we all can't remember what month everything happened

This is why we have a timeline and important updates (http://www.disneysonlineworlds.com/index.php/Timeline_and_Important_Updates) page on the wiki.

Hmm, this have anything to do with the "Monorail Music Mixer"?

item.2048=Best Music Mix Award

Also... Looks like I'll have to wait a little longer to find out about the fireworks stuff, I don't understand any of that. But that's because I've only played about 5 games... EVER.

I don't normally play fireworks, but now I might, maybe the fireworks pins'll be rare! Yay! Anyway, did we all get a free new year item? No. The new hat looks like a big thumb! They could have put the ball dropping in Main Stret for each time zome, rofl.

I hope the game doesn't get too complicated. It sounds like you have to do a lot of thinking about combos and random orders.

I hope the game doesn't get too complicated. It sounds like you have to do a lot of thinking about combos and random orders.
At least those who memorize the wiki don't have the advantage.

i guess that means more chance of getting fireworks magic pin and magic autopia car green (prob)

I wish they would simply make it so that one would actually enter the game more often then return to the lobby!

I'm excited about these changes! I grew bored of the Fireworks game a long time ago. This is just what we need to spice things up!

Now, when does Shrunken Ned get his remix?

It looks cool and it sounds cool but I don't know if it'll be cool until I play it. Those combo patterns sound complicated. But we will see.

~Q/S

I'm excited about these changes! I grew bored of the Fireworks game a long time ago. This is just what we need to spice things up!

Now, when does Shrunken Ned get his remix?
When he stops blabbing his 'Ned' off about that shop with the rip-off prices

priates got remixed (pay to play, new teams, CTF)
fireworks will be remixed ( see this thread)
Jungle cruise got remixed ( music )
HM got remixed ( new playing fields )

wow ^.^

I'm really glad that VMK likes to update their games, so things should be really interesting for a while.

Thanks for doing a wonderful job Yavn, VMK Staff, and the VMKf moderators!!! woot woot

Thanks for doing a wonderful job Yavn, VMK Staff, and the VMKf moderators!!! woot woot

Same here

Off topic: lol saw ya GoogyGeggy just now in fireworks! GG.

I hope this will make it possible to get 280,000 points for green car
More likely they'll just adjust the quest goal to reflect the new scoring system and keep the green car impossible to achieve.

Yay! I can't wait for all of this!

priates got remixed (pay to play, new teams, CTF)
fireworks will be remixed ( see this thread)
Jungle cruise got remixed ( music )
HM got remixed ( new playing fields )

wow ^.^

when did hm get new playing fields?

when did hm get new playing fields?

October sumthin ( maybe 2 ). It didnt get NEW PLAYING FEILDS. its just remixed with walls, and coffins. the NOT REMIXed are there still they might come somtimes

October sumthin ( maybe 2 ). It didnt get NEW PLAYING FEILDS. its just remixed with walls, and coffins. the NOT REMIXed are there still they might come somtimes
yes i forgot to mean that HM rooms remixed ( game and outside of game), not really new playing fields sorry

The new Push Trash Trivia question is up. However, the best room award winners are not up yet.

yay a New Years Quest and the new pin!

Congratulations to the new Push Trivia winners, JasonDude, CL_Chele, and KrazyPete! Welcome to the club!

Well CL_Chele has had a great two weeks! Best Quest last week, and Push Trivia winner this week! :eek:

Well CL_Chele has had a great two weeks! Best Quest last week, and Push Trivia winner this week! :eek:
Sometimes you just get lucky!

Sometimes you just get lucky!
Or ya know your Disney, and ya Disney hosts!

has the update for fireworks been set up yet?(can you play the remix)

I love how Yavn says Happy New Ear! hehe i guess even Yavn dictionary dances! I'm excited to see how fireworks turns out! I hope it's not too different. I really like what we have now!

I'm excited to see the new fireworks game!!!

Hopefully I can make lots of credits now lol

Congratulations to the new Push Trivia winners, JasonDude, CL_Chele, and KrazyPete! Welcome to the club!

Thanks! I'm so excited, I thought I'd never win that thing!

I wonder how many people actually got the question right - I scoured high and low for that answer, until I eventually found the patent form itself.

Thanks! I'm so excited, I thought I'd never win that thing!

I wonder how many people actually got the question right - I scoured high and low for that answer, until I eventually found the patent form itself.
Yeah, even though I won last week, I did the research on this one, as well. I wonder whether Push allows us to win this pin more than once each.

This week's question is easy, though: I didn't even have to look it up. :)

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Hey What's that in the Corner Look it's Green (It's on the Upper Left)!