Elf Island

[wdwdreamin]

I saw this site mentioned somewhere on here a while back so I thought you might be interested in this info. The graphic on their website now has a little animation added and when I emailed them yesterday to ask when we'd be getting more info this is what I got back.

Thank you! We are really excited about our launch later this summer.

Be sure to check back soon for a blog we’ll post for all to reference on Elf Island. In the blog we will share tidbits about Elf Island and why we started developing this awesome virtual world.

Thanks again for your inquiry and get excited. VERY excited!

----
Liz Kronenberger
Co-Founder & VP of Marketing
Good Egg Studios
liz@goodeggstudios.com
edited to remove personal contact information
www.elfisland.com

"In compliance with The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"), it is necessary for us to obtain parental permission for all children under the age of thirteen (13) to register as a member of Elf Island. We will not knowingly accept, collect, maintain or use any information from any children under the age of 13 without first receiving appropriate verifiable consent. For any child under the age of 13, a parent or legal guardian will need to contact privacy@goodeggstudios.com to provide consent to such child's registration and for access to any area of Elf Island that may gather personal information. Permission and access will only be granted after such consent has been verified."
http://www.elfisland.com/

ETA heres the pre reg link

http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php

[aengus]

heh, love the tail end of their e-mail

Seems some people take federal regulations serioiusly :rotfl:

[MissVMK678:0)]

heh, love the tail end of their e-mail

Seems some people take federal regulations serioiusly :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[vmkfan13]

Good news! I got an email from Liz (staff from Elf Island).


Thanks for the great emails of enthusiasm and your interest in Elf Island!

We’ve heard from quite a few former VMKers. Sorry you had to go through the closing of VMK.

The good news! If you loved VMK, we think you’ll flip over Elf Island, especially if you become one of the founding players from the very beginning. Elf Island has
tons of cool fun like VMK, but it’s actually a whole new kind of virtual world with lots of experiences not found anywhere else.

We’re especially pumped about Gaming for Good™, which empowers kids to play an active role in making a difference in the real world! Your online game play
will help create acts of good. Not pretend good. Actual good. It’s such a great feeling!

And you’ll get to live the island life in an amazingly creative environment packed with active, safe social interaction and game play. It’s the kind of fun you loved at VMK, but even more!

Elf Island is still under wraps, but we’ll be launching this summer. Because we follow children’s privacy guidelines, we can’t communicate with you again after this email, but we invite you to keep visiting Elf Island to check for updates. We’ll be in beta test soon.... and check back to www.elfisland.com for news about pre-registration and an upcoming blog!

Thanks again for your interest!

[wdwdreamin]

Thanks for the update! This is sounding pretty good so far.

[redbaybound]

Does anyone know if this is the same company that made the interactive online novels?

Anyway, found their blog : http://blog.elfisland.com/

I'm really hoping that this is as kid friendly as they say - still haven't found a good substitute for my kids...

[aengus]

thanks for posting the blog,

this is the game that peeked my interest early on, we still dont know much but for some reason it gives you feeling its going to be great. I think for me its the title page on elfisland.com has that cartoony feel that I liked about vmk.

Hope its a keeper :thumbsup2

[vmkfan13]

Pre-Registration Coming Soon!

Just an update.

[aengus]

Just an update.

woot! you guys are good!

[aengus]

oh they updated their blog too

Elf Island wants to hear from you!


What special cause would you help if you had the power to give back to people, animals and the earth? Post your comment and share the causes that are near and dear to your heart.

[vmkfan13]

Blog update!


Clue #2
What is the Secret of Elf Island?

Here’s our second clue to Elf Island! Get excited and read carefully. More to come soon.


Click here for more.. (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=8)

[aengus]

nice catch fan, egad, did they mention pirates @_@

[vmkfan13]

nice catch fan, egad, did they mention pirates @_@

I suggested it to them :)

[aengus]

I suggested it to them :)

you just might get a medal!!!!! Keep up the good work :rotfl:

[wdwdreamin]

Yay! Pirates! pirate:

[vmkfan13]

Blog Update!

Entry 9: Elf Anatomy (July 3rd) (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=9)

[Horse]

Blog Update!

Entry 9: Elf Anatomy (July 3rd) (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=9)

I've been checking almost every day for updates on this game. I can't wait to have a chance to play it. It looks very cute!

[aengus]

I've been checking almost every day for updates on this game. I can't wait to have a chance to play it. It looks very cute!


it is for some reason very interesting even without seeing much. If they can create a game half as well as they can create anticipation it will be fantastic!

[cyre]

There is now pre-registration for Elf Island exclusivly for 'VMK Refugees'!

http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php

Here's what u see after you register:

Your spot as a Founder of Elf Island is reserved!
The countdown to launch is on! You'll soon be able to
search for the amazing secret. Play games that help
real people, animals and the earth. Create an Elf that
walks and flies! Live on your personal island. Chat,
trade and meet awesome animals! And, of course,
you'll get special privileges as a Founder!

First rights to explore our wondrous island!
An exclusive secret hideaway for VMKers*
to reunite with lost friends!

A rare Founder’s Cap to forever honor you
as a founding citizen of Elf Island!

When Elf Island launches later this summer, it will be announced on the official Elf Island Blog. At that time, you will able to register by using the Elf Name and Password you submitted. Check the blog for the latest news!

[TikiIslander]

Wow- Thanks for posting that, cyre!

I think it's great how these games have reached out to our community. I don't know much about the game yet, but they certainly seem to have a unique approach to a virtual world. I'm not a huge fan of their art, but it could grow on me!

I'll definitely sign up for the game preview- I mean, I can't turn down a free hat! :woohoo:

[cyre]

Wow- Thanks for posting that, cyre!

I think it's great how these games have reached out to our community. I don't know much about the game yet, but they certainly seem to have a unique approach to a virtual world. I'm not a huge fan of their art, but it could grow on me!

I'll definitely sign up for the game preview- I mean, I can't turn down a free hat! :woohoo:

you're welcome. It was passed along to me and was told to share it, so I did :)

[poohluv2u]

Yay, I've been waiting for this .. thanks for keeping us updated

[threeboysmom]

Signed up! :dance3:

How did they know about us VMK Refugees? :confused3

[Cardinal]

Signed up! :dance3:

How did they know about us VMK Refugees? :confused3

It's elf island magic! :yay:

[KrazyPete]

We're not falling for it Elf Island!

We can see right through your opportunistic scheme to take advantage of broken hearted VMK refugees. We've had quite enough of "founders" programs. Thanks but no thanks!!!

:rotfl:

[Goofy05]

Signed up! :dance3:

How did they know about us VMK Refugees? :confused3

Because people like myself wrote emails asking for more information and told them about vmk and what we were looking for in a new virtual world. :) They read those emails, replied to them and now seems they are trying to work with us. Good start, I think. I signed up today, too.

[redbaybound]

I am really hoping this will pan out for my kids and me. We each have our favorite games but none of them in common. I registered the family!

[rickyratsmom]

Gosh signed up but had to use my son's DOB, lol I am too old for elf island!!! I found it amusing thought that you can sign up if you were (going to be??) born in 2009 to 2016!! Too funny !! :)

[disvaclub92]

Gosh signed up but had to use my son's DOB, lol I am too old for elf island!!! I found it amusing thought that you can sign up if you were (going to be??) born in 2009 to 2016!! Too funny !! :)

Gosh, really? Thats funny. To those who have signed up your family, when I try I get the already signed-up screen. This happens even when I close the browser, open, and click the link. Any idea how to get the registration screen back?

[funfly]

Before I sign up I'd like to know Aengus's thoughts on this site and company so far. (told you I consider your opinions before I decide)

[threeboysmom]

...

[OctoPie]

Ok the blog has been updated about secret codes-these are like tiki emotes

[wdwdreamin]

Phew! I wasn't too old!! Got myself all signed up!

[redbaybound]

Gosh, really? Thats funny. To those who have signed up your family, when I try I get the already signed-up screen. This happens even when I close the browser, open, and click the link. Any idea how to get the registration screen back?

I just clicked the back button to get to the register screen again. It let me enter all 4 names. I also didn't have a problem registering with my birthdate.

[goldengourd]

I didn't have any trouble signing up with my birthdate (trust me, I'm older than you). But, it wouldn't let me use Goldengourd. It came back with an statement: "Error!! Username has bad word. Please Enter other username." All right, who turned g-o-u-r-d into a bad word!! :lmao:

[sm4987]

lol goldengourd!

I signed up the whole family and had no problems with the user registration. Just kept hitting the back button to re-register everyone

Divasclub92, maybe you have to clear your cookies :confused3 It might help

[aengus]

Before I sign up I'd like to know Aengus's thoughts on this site and company so far. (told you I consider your opinions before I decide)

I have been sort of watching this one, but I dont have any real info other than I exchanged an email early on with them.

I am optomistic but cautious :)

I did send them an email today , it had a couple questions regarding some of the hot topics as of late. When they respond I will share :)

[vmkfan13]

I signed up last night, I'm glad they acknowledged us :)

[rickyratsmom]

I didn't have any trouble signing up with my birthdate (trust me, I'm older than you). But, it wouldn't let me use Goldengourd. It came back with an statement: "Error!! Username has bad word. Please Enter other username." All right, who turned g-o-u-r-d into a bad word!! :lmao:


Lol well It only let me go back to 1960 wasn't quite far enough back for me lol, so I guess I am officially ANCIENT!! As for your title hmm that seems wierd. I sure don't see anything BAD about it?? :confused3

[Cardinal]

I have been sort of watching this one, but I dont have any real info other than I exchanged an email early on with them.

I am optomistic but cautious :)

I did send them an email today , it had a couple questions regarding some of the hot topics as of late. When they respond I will share :)

Optomistic, eh?

[aengus]

Optomistic, eh?

yes thats a little bit more than optimistic

not quite as much as optemistic

DUH!

[AmberDaze]

Monkey & I signed up. :goodvibes

[Cardinal]

yes thats a little bit more than optimistic

not quite as much as optemistic

DUH!

But where does optamistic fit in?

[KrazyPete]

But where does [EDIT] fit in?

Watch your mouth Cardinal! :lmao:

[Imagineer_Tech]

How come I can't register?

Mine still says Pre-Register coming soon.

[vmkfan13]

How come I can't register?

Mine still says Pre-Register coming soon.
lol Click here for the "secret URL" (http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php)

[Imagineer_Tech]

Ahhhhh I Can't Register Illusionistic! The Name Is Too Long! What Do I Do!

[aengus]

ohi see you got by the first problem ill , now work on that second one LOL

try ilusionistic for starters :)

[Imagineer_Tech]

ohi see you got by the first problem ill , now work on that second one LOL

try ilusionistic for starters :)

:scared1: :sad2: My L will be so lonely on it's own.

[aengus]

:scared1: :sad2: My L will be so lonely on it's own.


:rotfl:

[Imagineer_Tech]

:rotfl:

It may be funny but it's also dumb.... wait what?

My L is crying and it's gonna tell on you if you don't stop teasing it aengus. S is really getting mad at you for teasing L.

[aengus]

It may be funny but it's also dumb.... wait what?

My L is crying and it's gonna tell on you if you don't stop teasing it aengus. S is really getting mad at you for teasing L.

yeah well keep posting and i will go take the name ilusionistic while you are dealing with your L and your S issues :rotfl:

[Imagineer_Tech]

yeah well keep posting and i will go take the name ilusionistic while you are dealing with your L and your S issues :rotfl:

Got it already.

Along with illusionz.

[vmkfan13]

Got it already.

Along with illusionz.

What's with the z?

[aengus]

What's with the z?

he tried to get illusiony but i took it, so the z was the next obvious choice :rotfl:

[Imagineer_Tech]

What's with the z?

Trying to be different. It also gives a zest to the name.

illu...sionzzzzzzz

[ heavy accent, roll, exageration and latin flavor needed to pronounce.]

Plus Z's are cool......

:rotfl:

[Imagineer_Tech]

he tried to get illusiony but i took it, so the z was the next obvious choice :rotfl:

illusiony wow how whimpy. Aengus I bet my z could kick your y's butt.

[vmkfan13]

Trying to be different. It also gives a zest to the name.

illu...sionzzzzzzz

[ heavy accent, roll, exageration and latin flavor needed to pronounce.]

Plus Z's are cool......

:rotfl:

they're so 2001 lolzzzz
oh well, more historic then VFK

[Imagineer_Tech]

they're so 2001 lolzzzz

Puuuusssssh no what's 2001 my friend is y's.

[vmkfan13]

Puuuusssssh no what's 2001 my friend is y's.

no.. Xs are! itsxtrue

[Imagineer_Tech]

Those are so 99.

[vmkfan13]

Those are so 99.

at least it's been more Zer then you since 99

Ah OFF TOPIC!!!

[Imagineer_Tech]

Very off topic back on board we go.

[off topic : nice 888 posts ]

[vmkfan13]

Very off topic back on board we go.

[off topic : nice 888 posts ]

Back off topic, it took me about 2 years. LOL

[Imagineer_Tech]

On topic : These people seem to really know alot about vmk and I was suprised to see that it was a special surprise for vmk'ers.

[AmberDaze]

Got it already.

Along with illusionz.

What was wrong with illusion? :confused3

[Imagineer_Tech]

What was wrong with illusion? :confused3

Nothing i'm just a creative person. That's how illusionistic was made. I also want to be a WDI.

[PopStar]

I signed up too! :thumbsup2

[MomsGoneGoofy]

I registered. Ok I had to say a was a few years younger than I am but what woman doesn't lie about her age. LOL

[aengus]

I registered. Ok I had to say a was a few years younger than I am but what woman doesn't lie about her age. LOL

OMG you should never be ashamed of being 21 goofer, gosh you get better with age :rotfl:

[vmkfan13]

I registered. Ok I had to say a was a few years younger than I am but what woman doesn't lie about her age. LOL

That reminds me of some make up commercial.. oh and an infomercial on magic make up "instant results ranging from 10 to 20 years younger!"

[aliceblue]

Yup, this game must have amazing properties even before it's begun, because I found myself to be suddenly younger too..... :rolleyes1

[Diva of Dragons]

I signed up! I got my VMK title of FeyDolphy. It's appropriate for an Elf island, I think! LOL!

Debating if I should register my 2 mules.:confused3

[PrincessNoelle]

I signed up! I got my VMK title of FeyDolphy. It's appropriate for an Elf island, I think! LOL!

Debating if I should register my 2 mules.:confused3

Only 2 mules! lol Go for it. You wouldn't want them to miss out on the founder's hat. :)

[Mamacita]

I was able to register my birthday correctly and it's *cough* way back there, did they change it? How far back does it go?
This game looks so cute, I signed up my littles too. They were really sad to lose vmk, I hope this will be a quality game I can feel safe letting them play, it looks like it will be so far!
:hippie: Mamacita

[poohluv2u]

I didn't have any trouble signing up with my birthdate (trust me, I'm older than you). But, it wouldn't let me use Goldengourd. It came back with an statement: "Error!! Username has bad word. Please Enter other username." All right, who turned g-o-u-r-d into a bad word!! :lmao:

Hmm, maybe they were thinking it might be a play on the word 'gored". What name did you go with then?

I registered. Ok I had to say a was a few years younger than I am but what woman doesn't lie about her age. LOL

Yup, this game must have amazing properties even before it's begun, because I found myself to be suddenly younger too..... :rolleyes1

Too funny :laughing: When I signed up I thought to myself .. good thing I was born before the cut off date. I never even thought of lying about my age :goodvibes Nice to have some baby boomers in the game :woohoo:

[aliceblue]

Well, I tried it again and this time the "year of birth" field didn't cut off at 1960. Wonder if that was just a bug, or if they've changed it?

[whs_singingrose]

I'm having trouble thinking of a username since CoralHibiscus is 1 letter too long! :headache:

[aliceblue]

I'm having trouble thinking of a username since CoralHibiscus is 1 letter too long! :headache:Ooh, how about CoralBell? I think flower names are so appropriate for elves. :)

[whs_singingrose]

Ooh, how about CoralBell? I think flower names are so appropriate for elves. :)
Ooh I like that! I think I'm stuck between that or CoralRose.

[aliceblue]

Ooh I like that! I think I'm stuck between that or CoralRose.Oh, I like CoralRose too!

[Cardinal]

CoralBell is a pretty name :thumbsup2

[whs_singingrose]

ok I went with CoralRose!

[Cardinal]

CoralBell is a pretty name :thumbsup2

ok I went with CoralRose!

:lmao:

[goldengourd]

Hmm, maybe they were thinking it might be a play on the word 'gored". What name did you go with then?


I used a second characters of mine's title - CandyBit.


Anyone else notice that the founder's cap looks like a golden dunce hat with wing?

[OctoPie]

I used a second characters of mine's title - CandyBit.


Anyone else notice that the founder's cap looks like a golden dunce hat with wing?

Hello look at it correctly it looks like the NEW princess hat without the thing at the end and an F in the middle with wings. DUH any sane person could tell that its a princess hat :rotfl: :rotfl:

[LeanaSpin]

All registered :)

I have a good feeling about this one!

[Bee2u]

There's a new clue up on their blog.
http://blog.elfisland.com/

[bevgray]

Hooray. I was able to use Tinkerblue.

[cyre]

There's a new clue up on their blog.
http://blog.elfisland.com/

how cute are those Host-Balloon-obiles??

I seriously cannot wait for this place to open!! :hyper:

[aengus]

I would like to share with you all the response I received from elf island today after writing to them specifically asking them about COPPA and their plans to protect children. Here it is:

Hi Aengus,

Thanks for the outreach! We appreciate your positive comments regarding Elf Island and our blog.

As you can imagine, we are bursting at the seams to share Elf Island and the goodies found inside this revolutionary virtual world.

As parents of twin boys, <name removed by aengus for their privacy> and I take COPPA and how people market to kids very seriously. And, as the architects of Elf Island, we are equally as passionate about making sure we are 100% COPPA compliant. We have a team of attorneys, as well as the organization Truste, guiding us and ensuring we are running our business properly and responsibly.

Let me explain our pre-registration, and answer the question that you posed.

Elf Island’s pre-reg allows the registration of a user-created and anonymous "user name" and "password." We do not ask for any personally identifiable information and no one will have the ability to disclose any information to any third party in or through the pre-registration site.

A user that decides to pre-register does not have access to any chat rooms, message boards or any other live-posting forums (all of which will become available upon the launch of the full site). In fact, all that has occurred during pre-reg is that a child can secure a favorite “user name” and “password” and, under COPPA, this activity does not require notices, disclosures and requirements to be in full play.

Pre-registration will not enable any user to access the Elf Island website when the game launches. At launch, Elf Island will require everyone to fully register and we will continue to demonstrate COPPA compliance with all notices, disclosures and opt out requirements. As I am sure you know, parents are required to be notified when a child signs up for an online game.

Elf Island is dedicated to ensuring COPPA compliance, and as parents we are passionate about this commitment on a personal level. Elf Island’s mission is to ‘do good’ and is the credo we live by. Every aspect of Elf Island focuses on giving back, working as a community, and being responsible citizens. We can't wait for you to personally discover all that Elf Island has to offer.

We are happy to continue this discussion, and look forward to helping kids have fun while doing good. Meanwhile, continue checking our blog on Elf Island!!

Thanks,

XXX (removed by Aengus in case the writer didnt want their name disclosed)


"In compliance with The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"), it is necessary for us to obtain parental permission for all children under the age of thirteen (13) to register as a member of Elf Island. We will not knowingly accept, collect, maintain or use any information from any children under the age of 13 without first receiving appropriate verifiable consent. For any child under the age of 13, a parent or legal guardian will need to contact privacy@goodeggstudios.com to provide consent to such child's registration and for access to any area of Elf Island that may gather personal information. Permission and access will only be granted after such consent has been verified."

[cyre]

deleted per the request of another member

[aengus]

Please :) and yes I am saying Please!

Please do not use this as ammunition against a particular game. Lets all just be happy with a great response for this game. It would be very unfair to do so under the current circumstances.

[Diva of Dragons]

Only 2 mules! lol Go for it. You wouldn't want them to miss out on the founder's hat. :)

I'm definitely mule poor compared to the Queen of mules! LOL!!! The game still took up way too much of my time.

My other title are very good for Elf Island too. I better go grab them!

I'll sign-up DH while I'm at it!

[cyre]

Please :) and yes I am saying Please!

Please do not use this as ammunition against a particular game. Lets all just be happy with a great response for this game. It would be very unfair to do so under the current circumstances.

I didn't name any names... :rolleyes1

kidding. I understand and won't say any more to aim it towards any sites in particular.

back on topic. wow didn't realize there was so much into it! this coppa stuff is way serious! but i guess it has to be when kids are involved! Good to see them doing so much to protect kids!

[Diva of Dragons]

OK, I snagged my mule's names....Dolphairy & ElvenMagic (boy)!!

I just hope we can use them for the game. In Wizard 101, They are our log-in names, but the the in game character names had to be from the menu.

[AmberDaze]

As parents of twin boys, <name removed by aengus for their privacy>...and I take COPPA and how people market to kids very seriously.

The founders list both of their names on their website. ;)

[whs_singingrose]

:lmao:
hey you never know I may use CoralBell for another character!

[aengus]

The founders list both of their names on their website. ;)

I know ;) but I didnt ask ROFL so I didnt post :)

ETA: I already saw some bad info being passed along. They didnt send out parent notifications yet because they didnt collect any childrens email addresses ROFL Please read it carefully and if you forget when you registerred what happened, they only collected a user name not an email address. They did not collect any information from any children or even an adult for that matter.

The bitthdate seems to be so they can gauge who their audience is. I think we will shock them ROFL

[bevgray]

Well it didn't go back far enough for my creaking bones. Had to settle for a younger date.

[aengus]

Well it didn't go back far enough for my creaking bones. Had to settle for a younger date.


it didnt go back past 88????

[bevgray]

Ah, what a sweet thing to say.

By the way, Aengus, thanks so much for all the research and effort to find safe games for us. It is much appreciated.

[disvaclub92]

Just doing some surfing, found something interesting about one the developers of the game. Gives a little history about his development background.

Kronenberger (http://www.kidscreen.com/summit/2002/speakers/kronenberger.html)

[mir4mad]

Very nice response back Aengus! :goodvibes Thank you for checking into the site and keeping your eye out for the kid in all of us!:rotfl:

princess is preregistered as princessmadi (it wouldn't let her do her entire VMK name) Could just be the username but not the character name as mentioned already. I've noticed princess just wants to find a place to settle down and find ALL her VMK friends in one place again. (she still wants VMK back BIG TIME!)
She's had her eye on Elf's Island for awhile now. THANKS cyre for the heads up!

Keep searching and you can find even more about the Kronenberger's.

I really love how they are including doing good into the game.
:hug:

[IliketheTitanic]

Yes, I did sign up me and my brother, I wonder if it will be the best option for a game that is the closest to VMK's quality and gameplay. Just have to wait and see like everyone else.

[aliceblue]

it didnt go back past 88????nvm :o

[Diva of Dragons]

it didnt go back past 88????


LOL! It went waaaaaayyyy back for me.... Geez, DH and I met in 88!!

[Dreamytime]

I had the page bookmarked after Mimi had posted about it, and signed up after Cyre posted the link. Thank you both for your time and information. Thank you Aengus, as well, for being so diligent to check out more about the game safety.

When telling my family over dinner about the game my oldest bother (no, I didn't misspell it), 'Well you are already an elf anyway'. Hey 5'3" isn't that short!!!

If only I had had my pyromancers deck with me.... grrr....:wizard:

[threeboysmom]

Please :) and yes I am saying Please!

Please do not use this as ammunition against a particular game. Lets all just be happy with a great response for this game. It would be very unfair to do so under the current circumstances.

TY!

I was just about to quote and remark... but I'll keep my big mouth shut for once.

I didn't name any names... :rolleyes1

kidding. I understand and won't say any more to aim it towards any sites in particular.

back on topic. wow didn't realize there was so much into it! this coppa stuff is way serious! but i guess it has to be when kids are involved! Good to see them doing so much to protect kids!

I understand you're "kidding" but I think it would be best for all involved if you just deleted your original post. :)

[Bugdozer]

Thanks everyone for the information. We reserved our names so no one else could take them but as with any game we will proceed with extreme caution.

Bug

[IliketheTitanic]

Does anyone think that they will charge kids/their parents to play this game? or maybe like some type of membership where only members can access certain spots? Personally I hope the game is free in all its parts and they get some company to sponser them or they have some advertisments on their site somewhere.

[Mamacita]

While I would love to find a free game, VMK being fully free was a rare thing in the game world from what I've seen. Not many games are set up as a promotional tool with a huge advertising budget behind them. Most support themselves by offering paid features.
:hippie: Mamacita

[cyre]

TY!

I was just about to quote and remark... but I'll keep my big mouth shut for once.



I understand you're "kidding" but I think it would be best for all involved if you just deleted your original post. :)

done

[IliketheTitanic]

While I would love to find a free game, VMK being fully free was a rare thing in the game world from what I've seen. Not many games are set up as a promotional tool with a huge advertising budget behind them. Most support themselves by offering paid features.
:hippie: Mamacita

Well VMK had a multi-million dollar Corporation to back it up, with this game I believe 2 couples made this game or started it. While it could be nice to get funding or some type of sponsership with the game since it promotes good moral values and lessons. Also it wouldnt hurt to have some kid friendly advertisments on the page to help with maintaining the game. The game seems very friendly and seems like VMK quality, but again, we still wont know until they let players into the game. I think i'll email them and ask if they have any future plans for pay to play.

[Bugdozer]

On the sign up up page there is a new link that has been added it says COPPA Concerns? and when you click it it brings you to a page explaining what they are doing. It is basically the letter they sent aengus.

Bug

[cteddiesgirl]

I've signed up. Hopefully it'll be fun, engaging and won't overload my ancient computer.

I had the page bookmarked after Mimi had posted about it, and signed up after Cyre posted the link. Thank you both for your time and information. Thank you Aengus, as well, for being so diligent to check out more about the game safety.

When telling my family over dinner about the game my oldest bother (no, I didn't misspell it), 'Well you are already an elf anyway'. Hey 5'3" isn't that short!!!

If only I had had my pyromancers deck with me.... grrr....:wizard:

Nope. 5'3" is tall to me. You can tell your oldest "bother" that you know an adult who's only 4'7". ;)

[Imagineer_Tech]

I've signed up. Hopefully it'll be fun, engaging and won't overload my ancient computer.



Nope. 5'3" is tall to me. You can tell your oldest "bother" that you know an adult who's only 4'7". ;)

Whoa you know my teacher!

[wdwdreamin]

Nope. 5'3" is tall to me. You can tell your oldest "bother" that you know an adult who's only 4'7". ;)

Only 4'11" here! Although being a Lord of the Rings fan, I always think of elves as tall now.

[aengus]

heh Trust... then verify. I have no doubt in my mind that it will be implemented exactly as they said, but of course its a faith leap now. We have to see it happen

Then phase II

Hopefully it has some appeal for us adults also ROFL. Lets face it, we dont know what its all about yet as far as actual game play.

Thats why I am cautiously optimistic, or was it optomistic? I forget :rotfl:

[Horse]

Signed myself and my fiance up! The first thing out of his mouth when I said the registration is up was, "Did you sign me up?". We both love how it looks so far. We hope that it will be adult appropriate. I guess we just assumed it would be. (Oh yes, forgot to post an announcement that we became engaged on June 29th.)

The bad thing about the registration is I had to go back to my VMK name of MyAwesome since my favorite title of MyHorseAwesome is too long :( Maybe this is a sign that I am about to go back to a happy place.

Hugs to Pink :hug: May your Dis friends help cushion the bumps in the road of life. Sending good thoughts your way.

[cteddiesgirl]

Whoa you know my teacher!

Nope. Unless I'm your teacher. And since I don't teach... ;)

I know of quite a few people that are about 4'9"-4'11" or more. But none that as short as me. Really wish there were more of us. Then maybe I could actually find clothes. :(

[OctoPie]

i am 5' and I am 12. wow that was off topic

On topic:elves can fly!!! we also maybe able to jump

Yipee!!!

[wdwdreamin]

I know of quite a few people that are about 4'9"-4'11" or more. But none that as short as me. Really wish there were more of us. Then maybe I could actually find clothes. :(

That's one of the great things about all these sites--I'm the same height as everyone else and all my clothes fit!!

[OctoPie]

That's one of the great things about all these sites--I'm the same height as everyone else and all my clothes fit!!

LOL!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Cardinal]

heh Trust... then verify. I have no doubt in my mind that it will be implemented exactly as they said, but of course its a faith leap now. We have to see it happen

Then phase II

Hopefully it has some appeal for us adults also ROFL. Lets face it, we dont know what its all about yet as far as actual game play.

Thats why I am cautiously optimistic, or was it optomistic? I forget :rotfl:

Optamistic < Optimistic < Optomistic < Optemistic? :confused3

[cteddiesgirl]

That's one of the great things about all these sites--I'm the same height as everyone else and all my clothes fit!!

Ain't that the truth! :rotfl:

[Bee2u]

That's one of the great things about all these sites--I'm the same height as everyone else and all my clothes fit!!

My daughter's friend, who won't say more that two words to me in real, would find me and talk up a storm in VMK. When I had my daughter ask her why, she said it was because we were both the same size there, and it's easier to talk to people her own size.

[tofubeast]

TofuBeast and ELFisPresley are reserved.

[aengus]

TofuBeast and ELFisPresley are reserved.


brilliant! :thumbsup2

[disvaclub92]

(Oh yes, forgot to post an announcement that we became engaged on June 29th.)

Congrats to you two!!! :hug:


TofuBeast and ELFisPresley are reserved.

Hmmm, any other titles reserved. hehe ;)

[Disney Dreams]

...she said it was because we were both the same size there, and it's easier to talk to people her own size.

Something really cool about that reply. As they say, "From the mouths of babes." There was truly something magical about VMK, wasn't there? :wizard:

[GoofyGeggy]

Well, after lots of lurking, enjoying life and family and summer, my wife and I were directed to this eventual game a couple days ago.

We're actually a little excited about this one, for some reason. It definitely looks like it has some potential, and the artwork is more aesthetically pleasing than another game we tried (and got bored with).

I'm looking forward to seeing many of ya'll there when it finally opens.



I hope your summer has been a little calmer, but just as enjoyable as ours has been!

[threeboysmom]

OT

Hey Purple Crate Girl - since you have your pm option turned off (what's up with that?? lol), I sent you an IM message instead a couple days ago, but don't think you've even signed in to pick it up yet. :rolleyes1

Sorry for the intrusion, but this is important stuff ;)

OK, back to Elf Island.... :cheer2:

[TravisSch]

I signed up myself and my mule for the game. It looks very fun.

Main Character: TravisSch
Mule: SonicFanatic

[SkippyPaul]

Where do you preregister for the game? I didnt see a link to sign up.
Ty.
robert

[disvaclub92]

Here you go Rob. :)

There is now pre-registration for Elf Island exclusivly for 'VMK Refugees'!

http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php

Here's what u see after you register:

Your spot as a Founder of Elf Island is reserved!
The countdown to launch is on! You'll soon be able to
search for the amazing secret. Play games that help
real people, animals and the earth. Create an Elf that
walks and flies! Live on your personal island. Chat,
trade and meet awesome animals! And, of course,
you'll get special privileges as a Founder!

First rights to explore our wondrous island!
An exclusive secret hideaway for VMKers*
to reunite with lost friends!

A rare Founder’s Cap to forever honor you
as a founding citizen of Elf Island!

When Elf Island launches later this summer, it will be announced on the official Elf Island Blog. At that time, you will able to register by using the Elf Name and Password you submitted. Check the blog for the latest news!

[cyre]

OT

Hey Purple Crate Girl - since you have your pm option turned off (what's up with that?? lol), I sent you an IM message instead a couple days ago, but don't think you've even signed in to pick it up yet. :rolleyes1

Sorry for the intrusion, but this is important stuff ;)

OK, back to Elf Island.... :cheer2:

I know we already talked, but I missed this... :laughing:

-checks pms- they're not turned off..? :confused3

[SkippyPaul]

Here you go Rob. :)

Thanks so much, Im excited about this game.
:)
Robert

[aengus]

I am going to add the reg link to the first post, I saw Rob looking for it, and figured more might have the same question.

[vmkfan13]

I am going to add the reg link to the first post, I saw Rob looking for it, and figured more might have the same question.

OH EM GEE!! I was just about to suggest that, and then poof aengus posted out of no where!

[threeboysmom]

I know we already talked, but I missed this... :laughing:

-checks pms- they're not turned off..? :confused3

I swear, you're messing with my mind now. The private message option is NOW showing up when I click your title, but REALLY it was not there a couple of days ago, REALLY. :teeth:

[Cardinal]

Pink, I've got this lovely straitjacket for you to put on. Don't worry, there's an opening at the top so that you can wear your red hat too :rolleyes1

[cyre]

Pink, I've got this lovely straitjacket for you to put on. Don't worry, there's an opening at the top so that you can wear your red hat too :rolleyes1

and i have your easy grabbercoughmachinegun :rotfl:

[LuckyDesi]

This game looks like fun! I registered today. Love the animals.

[disvaclub92]

Blog (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=13) has been updated!!!

Would love to see sharks in the game. :)

[threeboysmom]

Would love to see sharks in the game. :)

Me too! :banana:

[Bugdozer]

Blog (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=13) has been updated!!!

Would love to see sharks in the game. :)


Thanks for the update! I like where they are going so far with topics. Can't wait to see them open.


If anyone is interested ink crated a forum for elf island: www.elfislandforums.com All are welcomed :)

Bug

[aengus]

I wish they would give us a little more glimpse into the game play...


pretty please? :)

[Bee2u]

Hmmm, maybe we can have pet sharks! lol

[Bugdozer]

I wish they would give us a little more glimpse into the game play...


pretty please? :)

I agree I am dying to know some more :rotfl:

Bug

[SweetJaydGrl]

I can't wait for this game!! Looks great :thumbsup2

[KrazyPete]

I was so not interested in this game... until they started talking about SHARKS! w00t! :banana:

[aengus]

I was so not interested in this game... until they started talking about SHARKS! w00t! :banana:

stay away from my row @_@

[IliketheTitanic]

Here's a step by step video guide on how to register and where to find updates made by me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBkUi7GNVsY

[DisneyCheshire]

If anyone is interested ink crated a forum for elf island: www.elfislandforums.com All are welcomed :)

Bug


Woot yes Bug! Elf Island Forums is a great place to get info on the lastest blog from Elf Island and to comment on what you'd like to see in the game :)

DC

[Dreamytime]

Ty Bug.
I just registered as Nightmaretime. :) Hugs to you and Ink!

[Bugdozer]

Woot yes Bug! Elf Island Forums is a great place to get info on the lastest blog from Elf Island and to comment on what you'd like to see in the game :)

DC

Thanks!!

Ty Bug.
I just registered as Nightmaretime. :) Hugs to you and Ink!

Hugs to you too!

Now we need some sneak peeks sigh

Bug

[vmkfan13]

Blog updated! (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=14#comments)

[See.low]

If anyone is interested ink crated a forum for elf island: www.elfislandforums.com All are welcomed :)


The forums look great. I registered, but now I'm having some trouble logging in. Not sure what happened. :confused3

I am really enjoying the direction Elf Island is going. I too, can't wait to see a little more of the actual game. popcorn::

[Bugdozer]

The forums look great. I registered, but now I'm having some trouble logging in. Not sure what happened. :confused3

I am really enjoying the direction Elf Island is going. I too, can't wait to see a little more of the actual game. popcorn::



Hi,

Ink says that you did not click on the link to activate your account that comes in an e-mail. He went ahead and activated it for you so you should be able yo log in now :)

Bug

[See.low]

Hi,

Ink says that you did not click on the link to activate your account that comes in an e-mail. He went ahead and activated it for you so you should be able yo log in now :)

Bug

Aww thanks! I checked my email and I didn't have anything there..even in the spam..so I'm hoping I didn't type my email address wrong. Thanks for the activation. :thumbsup2

[PizzaCaptain]

Wow ElfIsland looks awesome, it looks like a REAL place for VMKers


~ Pizza

[JiJimbo]

Hi game looks interesting does anyone know how much this will cost to play yet?

[MPhins13]

Just a little confusion: Do we only sign up a character name, password and Birthday? Or do we put our email address also? I signed up but never saw a place to put my email address. I have been looking forward to this game and have had it under favorites :banana:

[aengus]

Just a little confusion: Do we only sign up a character name, password and Birthday? Or do we put our email address also? I signed up but never saw a place to put my email address. I have been looking forward to this game and have had it under favorites :banana:

nope they did not get your email address yet.

[Bugdozer]

http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/home-sweet-home.jpg


Hmm I am baffled by this,


Bug

[OctoPie]

http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/home-sweet-home.jpg


Hmm I am baffled by this,


Bug

aww me to :rotfl:

[aengus]

i am too ROFL

so i went back through some of the older blogs, and I cant believe I missed this before... but did you all notice the rocker tiki has feathers? ROFL

grandmaster A tiki!

[OctoPie]

i am too ROFL

so i went back through some of the older blogs, and I cant believe I missed this before... but did you all notice the rocker tiki has feathers? ROFL

grandmaster A tiki!


duh! haven't u seen Slinkyman's forum he has the emotes. and there is a tiki rocker
:cool1: :cool1:

[PizzaCaptain]

Im confused what that means :POP

~ Pizza

[cteddiesgirl]

*scratches head*

No clue as to what they mean. :confused3

[threeboysmom]

I've been confused since the very first blog entry... :rotfl2: Glad you all are with me now! :dance3:

[Bugdozer]

Commitment to Online Safety

July 23rd, 2008

At Elf Island, we take online safety very seriously. We want you and your children to feel comfortable exploring our virtual world, playing games, and making lots of new friends!

Safety is our top priority, so we have plenty of features in the works to assure Elf Island is a safe environment for players of all ages:

Moderators – A team of live Moderators watches Elf Island at all times. They review all chat activity for potentially dangerous discussion and are available to address questions and concerns from players or parents.

Chat dictionary – Elf Island has safe chat through the use of a pre-determined dictionary. If a word is not in our dictionary, then you cannot say it on Elf Island! This helps to cut down on vulgar language, harassment, and the exchange of personal information.

Parental controls – Parents can view their child’s ban history, track their in-game progress, and set limits on the number of hours they are allowed to play each day.

Game downtime – To encourage kids to live an active lifestyle and get plenty of rest, Elf Island closes down at the end of each night.

Approved usernames – All player usernames are reviewed by our Moderation team and must be approved before the user can access the game, using that name.

COPPA compliance – Elf Island will obtain parental permission before allowing any child into our virtual world. Your personal information will never be shared and your child’s account can be canceled at any time!

Of course, the best way to make sure your child is safe is to keep an open line of communication. Elf Island will do our part to keep our players safe, but ultimately this responsibility lies with the parents. Here are a few quick tips to help keep you and your children safe while online.

If you have any questions about Elf Island’s commitment to online safety, feel free to contact: Liz@goodeggstudios.com


Online Safety Tips

Online Safety Tips to keep you and your children safe while online:

* Never reveal any personally identifiable information, such as your hometown or birthday, or contact information, such as your email address or phone number
* Never give out your account information, such as usernames and passwords
* Never give out photos of you, your home or your family
* Don’t open any email from someone you don’t know
* If anyone asks for any personal information or sends you any threatening messages, don’t answer! Instead, log off and make sure your child contacts you immediately.
* Most important of all - Monitor your child when he/she is online, make sure they’re only visiting sites that you have approved, and don’t hesitate to ask plenty of questions!



This is good, we have gone from puzzles to solid information. Maybe we are getting close to opening...

Bug

[aengus]

heh well I can understand that blog entry :)

If anyone needs help with that one I will be happy to explain it to ya'll :teeth:

and I agree, perhaps this is an indication it will be opening soon

[Bugdozer]

Hi,

This is from the pre registration site for past VMK players:

You will only be able to pre-register as a regular member starting Friday, July 24. Regular members will not have access to the Mouse Hole, or receive the Gold Founder's Cap. Please check back in the coming weeks.



If you have not signed up yet today is the last day:

http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php


Bug

[PopStar]

Hi,

This is from the pre registration site for past VMK players:

You will only be able to pre-register as a regular member starting Friday, July 24. Regular members will not have access to the Mouse Hole, or receive the Gold Founder's Cap. Please check back in the coming weeks.



If you have not signed up yet today is the last day:

http://www.registration.elfisland.com/vmk.php


Bug

So does that mean that if we pre-registered before today, we would have to do it again to be counted as a member? Sorry I'm confused. :confused3

[Dreamytime]

So does that mean that if we pre-registered before today, we would have to do it again to be counted as a member? Sorry I'm confused. :confused3

Wondered the same thing...
Last day for VMKers to pre-register?
Or do we have to register again tomorrow?

:confused:

[threeboysmom]

So does that mean that if we pre-registered before today, we would have to do it again to be counted as a member? Sorry I'm confused. :confused3

Actually, I read it this way.

If you registered before Friday, July 24th (by the way, that date is wrong - tomorrow is the 25th...), you are a FOUNDER Member.

If you register beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 24th/25th, you will be a REGULAR member (ie, no founder's cap).

There's no need to be a member twice - you are either a Founder Member or a Regular Member.

[AmberDaze]

Actually, I read it this way.

If you registered before Friday, July 24th (by the way, that date is wrong - tomorrow is the 25th...), you are a FOUNDER Member.

If you register beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 24th/25th, you will be a REGULAR member (ie, no founder's cap).

There's no need to be a member twice - you are either a Founder Member or a Regular Member.

This was also the way I read it. :goodvibes

[See.low]

Actually, I read it this way.

If you registered before Friday, July 24th (by the way, that date is wrong - tomorrow is the 25th...), you are a FOUNDER Member.

If you register beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 24th/25th, you will be a REGULAR member (ie, no founder's cap).

There's no need to be a member twice - you are either a Founder Member or a Regular Member.

That's how I read it as well, Pink.

Now let us in Elf Island! :yay: hehe

<3 See :smooth:

[NotAZoo]

Hey there Dis'ers. Been off for a while but feels good to be back and get a post in. Plus really looking forward to the originality of ElfIsland as I hope it doesn't dissapoint as my hopes are up after reading a lot today on it.

Per the mysterious blog.....I guess I kind of read it as the Elves were saying they were living somewhere, but now moved to a new home "Elf Island" and it was their little back story to how they ended up there. Just a guess, but seems to be more backstory information than anything else.

[aengus]

Actually, I read it this way.

If you registered before Friday, July 24th (by the way, that date is wrong - tomorrow is the 25th...), you are a FOUNDER Member.

If you register beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 24th/25th, you will be a REGULAR member (ie, no founder's cap).

There's no need to be a member twice - you are either a Founder Member or a Regular Member.


This is also how I took it.

Hey there Dis'ers. Been off for a while but feels good to be back and get a post in. Plus really looking forward to the originality of ElfIsland as I hope it doesn't dissapoint as my hopes are up after reading a lot today on it.

Per the mysterious blog.....I guess I kind of read it as the Elves were saying they were living somewhere, but now moved to a new home "Elf Island" and it was their little back story to how they ended up there. Just a guess, but seems to be more backstory information than anything else.

I hope so too :thumbsup2

[PopStar]

Oh, Okay! Thanks for clearing that up! :goodvibes

[Bugdozer]

Elf Island Pre-Registration is Live!
July 25th, 2008

Who’s ready to set sail for Elf Island!

The first boats to Elf Island are departing shortly! To reserve your spot on the island, pre-register now!

For those who are lucky enough to reserve a spot and pre-register, you will get a cool Founder’s hat for your elf and early access to our virtual world - Coming soon!

After registering your username and pass code, be sure to regularly follow the Elf Island blog for important updates. Our launch date is quickly approaching us!

We look forward to seeing you on the Island very soon!
Elf Island Staff


If you have already pre-registered using our special form for VMKers, you do not need to register again. Parental consent will be required before you can enter Elf Island.



Bug

[IliketheTitanic]

Just in case anyone is wondering, the founders hat for the pre-registration is blue and does not have the "F" on it.

And this paragraph was put under the new registration:

"Elf Island is launching soon, and you can be one of the first to live the island life! Play amazing games that help real people, animals and the earth. Create an Elf that walks and flies. Live on your very own island. Chat, trade and meet awesome animals!"

Looks like there will be guest rooms and trading.

[aengus]

It looks like this should be finally opening soon huh? looking forward to it :)

[aengus]

did anyone notice the front page (elfisland.com) has some additions, the ticket in the corner and the "join now for bragging rights" ROFL

I hope the artists in the game are the same people, or are just as talented as their web designers. They really have a great style about it.

[OctoPie]

did anyone notice the front page (elfisland.com) has some additions, the ticket in the corner and the "join now for bragging rights" ROFL

I hope the artists in the game are the same people, or are just as talented as their web designers. They really have a great style about it.

obviously they didnt go to VFK LOL :rotfl:. They look like they have done some good graphic, and it looks to me they have skill, aengus i dont think the web designers iwll be as talented as in vmk was

[SharkMeal]

obviously they didnt go to VFK LOL :rotfl:. They look like they have done some good graphic, and it looks to me they have skill, aengus i dont think the web designers iwll be as talented as in vmk was

If you are a Welcoming Committee staff on VFK why would you make fun of
them? lol

I forgot all about elf island (oops) because I haven't been on the computer
all that much recently. It's really boring without VMK. So have I missed anything? Is there pre registration, did the game start? What?

[aengus]

lets tone down the vfk slaps everyone ok ;)

shark, yes go to their blog for a link to registration

blog.elfisland.com

[OctoPie]

If you are a Welcoming Committee staff on VFK why would you make fun of
them? lol

I forgot all about elf island (oops) because I haven't been on the computer
all that much recently. It's really boring without VMK. So have I missed anything? Is there pre registration, did the game start? What?


I meant the developers bc i have talked to them and the Disney ones

[See.low]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/See_low/tribal.jpg

Don't those elves look great? :thumbsup2

[OctoPie]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/See_low/tribal.jpg

Don't those elves look great? :thumbsup2

O-Meee-Gahh! they look amazing!

[aengus]

but where are the feathers? @_@ :rotfl:

[threeboysmom]

but where are the feathers? @_@ :rotfl:

and the pink hair?? @_@ :confused3

[aengus]

and the pink hair?? @_@ :confused3

actually the girl in the back left has pink hair.. you know... pink as if vmk would have called it :rotfl:

[threeboysmom]

actually the girl in the back left has pink hair.. you know... pink as if vmk would have called it :rotfl:

Scary... that's the thought that crossed my mind too when I looked at the pic closely :)

I don't want vmk "pink!"

[IliketheTitanic]

http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/games.jpg

[AmberDaze]

Wooot! LOVE Mahjong, and the other 2 games too -- love what I'm seeing. When are you going to open..?!?! :yay: :yay:

[aliceblue]

Wooot! LOVE Mahjong, and the other 2 games too -- love what I'm seeing. When are you going to open..?!?! :yay: :yay:Elf Mahjong? Now that is just way too cool. :)

[wdwdreamin]

I'm getting an irresistible urge to join the Elves too!! Those games look pretty cool!

[disvaclub92]

Sweet love those types of games. :goodvibes

[aengus]

oh no I remember wasting way to much time playing mahjong ROFL

HELP! I mean woot :)

[sharkm]

Wooot! LOVE Mahjong, and the other 2 games too -- love what I'm seeing. When are you going to open..?!?! :yay: :yay:

Elf Mahjong? Now that is just way too cool. :)

oh no I remember wasting way to much time playing mahjong ROFL

HELP! I mean woot :)


I agree with all of the above. I use to play Mahjong all the time until VMK :rotfl:

[cyre]

Aaahhh!!! -bangs on virtual window- we want innnnn!!!

[NotAZoo]

That bottom game reminds me of Dr. Mario or Kirby's Avalance for the NES way back when.

[Bugdozer]

OMG! This blog entry got me so excited I love Mahjong!!! I agree i am peeking in the window with a sad face saying please let us in- we will bring cookies ;)

Bug

[threeboysmom]

--frantically googling 'mahjong"-- :confused3

[aengus]

--frantically googling 'mahjong"-- :confused3

OMG you never heard of mahjong???

REPORTED!

[KrazyPete]

I'm shocked at all the Mahjong love here. I hate that game. It's like playing "Concentration" with all the cards facing up.

One a positive note, I love "Zuma" and it looks like they totally ripped it off in that middle game. ;)

[aengus]

I'm shocked at all the Mahjong love here. I hate that game. It's like playing "Concentration" with all the cards facing up.

One a positive note, I love "Zuma" and it looks like they totally ripped it off in that middle game. ;)

OMG take it back! It was the only game you used to be able to play while you were supposed to be working back in the day :)

[OctoPie]

OMG take it back! It was the only game you used to be able to play while you were supposed to be working back in the day :)

OMG I glove mahjong

[disvaclub92]

One a positive note, I love "Zuma" and it looks like they totally ripped it off in that middle game. ;)

LOL, when I first read your post, I thought you said "I Love Zima". ;)

But I love the puzzle games, very destressing. Hopefully these games that they create you can play against your friends. The ones in the blog look like "solo" games.

[HappyGoLucky]

Oh no, please make them solo play. If they are games that make you compete, I won't be playing them. I do not do PvP games!

[disvaclub92]

Oh no, please make them solo play. If they are games that make you compete, I won't be playing them. I do not do PvP games!

Oh, I would want to have both games solo and play with another. Although, as we saw in Smallworlds, if you play a game with a "random another" instead of a friend some people are poor sports if they are losing and quit. So while I want to play against others, this is a problem we could see with that.

[threeboysmom]

One a positive note, I love "Zuma" and it looks like they totally ripped it off in that middle game. ;)

LOL, when I first read your post, I thought you said "I Love Zima". ;)



Oh stink!

--Frantically googling Zuma and Zima now--

THANK GOODNESS FOR GOOGLE! :thumbsup2

[threeboysmom]

Uh oh... little discouraged here to learn there will be "arcade" games featured. That's the whole reason why I basically gave up on SmallWorlds because I can't play the games they required.

Hopefully, these games will be in place solely for fun and not for a way of earning anything...

[aliceblue]

Uh oh... little discouraged here to learn there will be "arcade" games featured. That's the whole reason why I basically gave up on SmallWorlds because I can't play the games they required.

Hopefully, these games will be in place solely for fun and not for a way of earning anything...Pink, I don't like arcade games either, but I'm thinking these will be much different than the frantic, fast-paced ones on SmallWorlds. Mahjong is really more of a puzzle game; you can take as much time as you want. And if you've ever played Bejeweled, the other games look like they might be in the same category.

[aengus]

I would hardly call mahjong an arcade game. get googling again ROFL

[OctoPie]

I would hardly call mahjong an arcade game. get googling again ROFL

LOL!! Me and googles are bffs but me and Lily are more :hug: :sad1: I will hug lily for you LOL nah it will just be for me *lily*:lovestruc: *lily*

[threeboysmom]

I would hardly call mahjong an arcade game. get googling again ROFL

OK ok... it's sort of an arcade game. :confused3 I didn't get the whole tile moving thing.

Guess I was talking more of that Zong game or whatever - reminds me of that balloon popping thing that gave me nightmares.

ETA: ZUMA!

[Bee2u]

Oh, I would want to have both games solo and play with another. Although, as we saw in Smallworlds, if you play a game with a "random another" instead of a friend some people are poor sports if they are losing and quit. So while I want to play against others, this is a problem we could see with that.

I agree that both solo and paired/teams games would be nice. (Another problem we've seen at SW lately is there a couple of people who will play for a while, but when they start to lose they just won't take a turn (sometimes for hours), so eventually people have to quit so they can do something else and the other person wins.)

[Bugdozer]

Try this for zuma:

http://www.popcap.com/games/free/zuma?detect=2

anyone figure out game number 3?

Bug

[aengus]

OK ok... it's sort of an arcade game. :confused3 I didn't get the whole tile moving thing.

Guess I was talking more of that Zong game or whatever - reminds me of that balloon popping thing that gave me nightmares.

ETA: ZUMA!

think of those tiles as actual tiles, forget its on a video screen in a game :)

You pick up a tile and match it with another tile and both come of the board. If you enjoy any kind of a solitaire type of game you will like mahjong. If you dont, well... then you wont :rotfl:

[threeboysmom]

think of those tiles as actual tiles, forget its on a video screen in a game :)

You pick up a tile and match it with another tile and both come of the board. If you enjoy any kind of a solitaire type of game you will like mahjong. If you dont, well... then you wont :rotfl:

Ok, well I do like solitare/puzzle/logic type games - anything that DOESN'T require coordination :rotfl:

BUT..... the tiles are all face up, correct? Guess it doesn't take a rocket scientist to match up pairs :rotfl:

I think I'll like Mahjong after all :teeth:

[BriarRosie]

OMG you never heard of mahjong???

REPORTED!

She'd know what it was if she were Jewish like me. :teeth:
Mom's being in a Mah Jongg playing club for years, and I don't know how to play. :eek:

[cteddiesgirl]

I love both Mah Jongg and Zuma. The other does look something like Bejeweled. Which I also like that game.

I agree that we should have both solo and PvP games.


Pink: In Mah Jongg you do have to match tiles. But, they both have to be "free". Free tiles are not covered by any other tiles and have a free edge on their left or right side. So it can be tricky. Also, some versions let you take as long as you want. Others will be on a timer.

[aliceblue]

Ok, well I do like solitare/puzzle/logic type games - anything that DOESN'T require coordination :rotfl:

BUT..... the tiles are all face up, correct? Guess it doesn't take a rocket scientist to match up pairs :rotfl:

I think I'll like Mahjong after all :teeth:The only tricky part is getting all of the tiles off the board in matched pairs. While it's sometimes possible to use permissible but imperfect matches, the scores will be lower.
She'd know what it was if she were Jewish like me. :teeth:
Mom's being in a Mah Jongg playing club for years, and I don't know how to play. :eek:I was so fascinated with online mahjong that I decided to get a book about the real thing. Lo and behold, it's a completely different animal than the solo arcade game. Much more complicated, and of course it is multiplayer. Someday I really would like to learn though, as I have a lovely antique Mahjong set.

[AmberDaze]

She'd know what it was if she were Jewish like me. :teeth:
Mom's being in a Mah Jongg playing club for years, and I don't know how to play. :eek:

My mom's been playing mahjong for a loooong time. When she gets together with her friends to play, it's a totally different game with bams, cracks and dots (rofl)...it's nothing like the online game that I love. :rotfl:

[OctoPie]

My mom's been playing mahjong for a loooong time. When she gets together with her friends to play, it's a totally different game with bams, cracks and dots (rofl)...it's nothing like the online game that I love. :rotfl:

Before my grandpas eyes were bad he use to be able to play Mah Jong on club pogo, he would spend hours each day. Now he can't becuase he can't see too well

[AmberDaze]

Before my grandpas eyes were bad he use to be able to play Mah Jong on club pogo, he would spend hours each day. Now he can't becuase he can't see too well


Awww, hugs. :hug: There is a Mahjong game (not online) that has really big tiles and you can change the color/design on them. I wonder if this would make it easier for your grandpa to see the tiles...? :goodvibes

[goldengourd]

My motherinlaw has a special magnifer for her computer that makes it possible for her to use it, something like that might make it possible for him to play again.

[OctoPie]

My motherinlaw has a special magnifer for her computer that makes it possible for her to use it, something like that might make it possible for him to play again.

thanks for trying to help but the light from the computer hurts his eyes

[Bugdozer]

Housing Catalogue (http://blog.elfisland.com/?p=31)

August 1st, 2008 http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/home-blog1.jpg (http://blog.elfisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/home-blog1.jpg)

[AmberDaze]

thanks for trying to help but the light from the computer hurts his eyes

Aww, hugs. They make anti-glare shields that fit over the monitor -- maybe something like this would help tone down the light for him. :hug:

[OctoPie]

Aww, hugs. They make anti-glare shields that fit over the monitor -- maybe something like this would help tone down the light for him. :hug:

omg there is a hula girl! i want hula girl! :love:

[aengus]

now that finally looks like an in game shot :)

Looks wootastic :)

(and dont bother wootastic is reserved :rotfl: )

[bevgray]

That's okay, aengus. I'll stick with my long used "wootiest".

[threeboysmom]

Personally, I am partial to wootalicious ;)

[cyre]

and wootarific?

[Diva of Dragons]

I'm a wooty-woot, woot-a-roo girl, wootical kind of chick!! ;)

[aengus]

i always was partial to martydogs wootzilla @_@

[threeboysmom]

Wow! So many woots, so little time :rolleyes:

Wouldn't it be hysterical if all of us dis'ers made a woot name? LOL

[aengus]

Wow! So many woots, so little time :rolleyes:

Wouldn't it be hysterical if all of us dis'ers made a woot name? LOL

heh maybe it would be easier for them to just start adding woot words to the dictionary ROFL

[tinkabellspirate]

heh maybe it would be easier for them to just start adding woot words to the dictionary ROFL

Oh let me check the Wootasaurus!

[NedsTJ]

RightSaidNed just registered....he's getting a little bored over in Smallworlds as theres nothing to do just yet....but looks like he'll be waiting a bit longer...Hmmmm....do Virtual Avatars dream when not logged into?? (sorry, a bit Asimovian there...Wootarific!

[aPiratesLife4Me]

Oh, it's such a Wootiful world!! ;)

[See.low]

What the woot has this thread turned into? :confused3 heh
If only the elves would just let us in!!!

See.low (in all her wootiness)

[RicksCafe]

:confused3 heh
If only the elves would just let us in!!!
Seriously! What the elf, man?!? No elves is making me thirsty!

Ricks (who wonders why must virtual games make me laugh so much; it's bad enough we get along so well)

[aengus]

why dont you guys speak for your elf? :rotfl: