This Weekend - Event! Info I got from CL Meeting!

[*NikkiBell*]

:wizard: Hi everyone,

I am in a private CL meeting right now and have been told to share with you all information about an upcoming event. It will be THIS weekend and the theme has to do with pin trading. At least one new costume will be available along with pin(s). Get ready for some fun!

[Maleficent2]

Thanks for the info...but this just bites I have no credits and only 2 days to earn them :earseek:

Did they say whether it was a boys or girls or both?

Can you let on any thing else?


Mal :listen:

[debbiedoo]

Thanks for the heads up!!

I have been saving my credits!! :wave:

[Tinkerbelle739]

When tinkgirl and I asked which costume it would be he said he could not say but he did say, "you will like it :)" I took that to mean it will be a girls!! :Pinkbounc

Fingers crossed it is the blue feather hat princess outfit!!!

[HollyJoy]

Thanks for the info! Yavn had told us about the costume, but not the pins! :)

[*NikkiBell*]

Not much else I can say as of right now. There more than likely will be two pins released from what I was just told. :wizard: Just get ready for some fun and stock up on credits!

[pumpkinfish]

Thanks Nikki for posting this info!

I appreciate the heads up and am currently trying to earn some credits :)

[NJ Mike]

Jeez,

Hope i have enough credits for all this new stuff...

http://mysite.verizon.net/njmnm/~megabucks.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

On second thought, i better crash a few more boats before then. ;)

[MicMin]

Thanks for posting the information. :)

[DisneyMania05]

Jeez,

Hope i have enough credits for all this new stuff...

http://mysite.verizon.net/njmnm/~megabucks.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

On second thought, i better crash a few more boats before then. ;)



Are those your real credits?!? Anyway, thanks for the info. I will be prepared..I hope :paw:

[pumpkinfish]

Jeez,

Hope i have enough credits for all this new stuff...

http://mysite.verizon.net/njmnm/~megabucks.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

On second thought, i better crash a few more boats before then. ;)



Wow, that is one bug I would NOT mind having :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[GBShorts]

I hit 20,001 tonight. (yes, 1)

Hopefully I'll have 50 grand before school starts.

Ugh work gets in the way of my VMK habit.

[FlyThenFall]

A compendium of items we learned from the "super secret, ultra exclusive" meeting...

* VMK_Mocha was wondering why I didn't answer her message about getting over to the meeting. She actually came to the room I was in...stood in front of me and said "Why aren't you at the meeting Fly?" (not really something learned...but a funny story. I kind of wish I could have said..."Uh, I missed the memo??")

* Community leaders aren't special in any way shape or form. Nope, we are not special. I'm probably even less special than more than half the people on this board!

* If you're in distress, a community leader cannot do anything at all to help you. Nothing at all. Absolutely nothing! They can teach you how to report people...and that's about it. We can't even report people secondarily (is that a word?).

* Community leaders have no "official" uniforms. Although there are people walking around in Sorceror hats, it doesn't mean much. They're just trying to be "cool." ;)

* The VMK have no way to talk to Community Leaders, and therefore we get no special information. It just so happens you learned about the event about 12 hours in advance. VMK can't override the messages they can send through VMK and they don't have our e-mail addresses...therefore there really isn't anyway to organize us Community leaders.

* The staff and developers are still working on what the "next level" of Community Leadership will mean, and if they will be able to give us items (presumably to hand out in the future) and get us messages.

* VMK staff cannot give us instructions or give us things to do during events, although VMK_Babs did say there will be plenty opportunities for CL's to help out around the kingdom during this coming event.

EDIT: * Just one last thing regarding CL applications. Put some time into the essay, but don't take too long on it. What they're looking at (so says VMK_Babs) is the answers to your questions. Although they look very easy...write them out very carefully. She said they have been judging them on "how good the answers are." Therefore, I'm thinking you all need to put your all in the questions if you want the CL job (which IMHO, is fun...but not all that great). I'm not sure what they're exactly looking for, as I like wdwlover and Bezoar were picked as the first Community Leaders, and didn't get the questions...but be eloquent and precise with your answers. Don't be afraid to write a novel about how to get some credits...they'll appreciate it from what I understood.

OK, well that's what I got out of the first 45 minutes of the meeting. Basically the big thing is...is that CL's really aren't all that important and you do lots more work than you get fringe benefits. ;) Hurray no fringe benefits!

This is CL_FlyThenFall, signing off from InternetLand, California.

[marypops!]

i missed a meeting?

i hate my time zone im always missing the good things in VMK :(

i hope yavn will take my advice on extra magic hours in VMK

[tolkien7]

I am totally bummed! The last time the costumes went on sale, I was in WDW and I didn't know about it. This time, I will be in Bermuda for my high school reunion! Maybe I can get near a computer for five minutes...

Is there a special store where the clothing is available? Or do I just click on "shop"? Thanks!

-Tolkien7 (DocHT on VMK)

::MickeyMo

[JeanJoe]

Does anyone else have concerns that an entire event centered around "trading" will occur this weekend, when for the past few weeks, trading has only been working sporadically? Yesterday, I had to try 3 different rooms before being able to complete a trade.

I do not look forward to the aftermath of this event if they don't get their bugs ironed out.

Think Parade.

[Tishke]

Tolkien, I feel your pain. First time around I didn't have the credits for the outfit (thanks to the special friend that gifted me with a tiara), and this time I will be out of town. Oh well, I guess I will just hold out for an orange something :goodvibes

[fireworksplayer]

that stinks dude i am going to six flags and staying in a hotel from friday morning to sunday night awww mannn!!! :scared: i wonder if it would still be going on for sunday night.. :confused3

[Maleficent2]

Does anyone else have concerns that an entire event centered around "trading" will occur this weekend, when for the past few weeks, trading has only been working sporadically? Yesterday, I had to try 3 different rooms before being able to complete a trade.

I do not look forward to the aftermath of this event if they don't get their bugs ironed out.

Think Parade.


ME!!! I DO!!! I DO!!!

Think Parade! What about ROOM JUDGING!!! I still have not received my magic from that fiasco!


Well I won't be trading unless they make it a have to to complete an outfit or something...and how they could do that I have not fiqured that one out yet.

Unless they only offer parts of say the outfit at different times and if you are not online at that exact time you will have to trade to complete your attire.

But if they are going to do that they should let us know in advance so we can buy extras so we have something to trade or barter with.

Mal

[skuttle]

Thanks for the heads up!

[goofyandplutoluver]

You rock Nikki! :goodvibes Where will the pins be sold?( what store) Or will they be given away :) And what store will the outfit be sold at? Thanks!

[Arielfn93]

I better start saving up a lot! my bank reads 8 right now,

[*NikkiBell*]

* Community leaders aren't special in any way shape or form. Nope, we are not special. I'm probably even less special than more than half the people on this board!


Babs told us Yavn and her felt we were because we help people on VMK. I think doing this is a great thing because we are donating our time and energy.

* If you're in distress, a community leader cannot do anything at all to help you. Nothing at all. Absolutely nothing! They can teach you how to report people...and that's about it. We can't even report people secondarily (is that a word?).


Our job is NOT to report for players, but to assist them. We are to HELP players, not do things for them.


* Community leaders have no "official" uniforms. Although there are people walking around in Sorceror hats, it doesn't mean much. They're just trying to be "cool." ;)


It was decided after the meeting that players need a way to recognize leaders more easily. We volunteered to wear Disneyland shirts and the Sorcerer's Hats we received at the meeting.


* The VMK have no way to talk to Community Leaders, and therefore we get no special information. It just so happens you learned about the event about 12 hours in advance. VMK can't override the messages they can send through VMK and they don't have our e-mail addresses...therefore there really isn't anyway to organize us Community leaders.

This is CL_FlyThenFall, signing off from InternetLand, California.


I did not see you at the meeting, but Fly, I think we need to chat. :rolleyes:

[*NikkiBell*]

You rock Nikki! :goodvibes Where will the pins be sold?( what store) Or will they be given away :) And what store will the outfit be sold at? Thanks!

Thanks :)

As far as I know, they're going to be bought because we were told they will not be handed out. No specific stores were mentioned.

It is going to be so much fun :)

[lab_girl]

I am totally bummed! The last time the costumes went on sale, I was in WDW and I didn't know about it. This time, I will be in Bermuda for my high school reunion! Maybe I can get near a computer for five minutes...
Is there a special store where the clothing is available? Or do I just click on "shop"? Thanks!
-Tolkien7 (DocHT on VMK)
::MickeyMo


Oh, my! I would rather have been in WDW and Bermuda than buying the costumes!
~I knew where to buy the costumes from the helpfull people on the DIS!

[cami89]

Thanks for the update - that's good to now!

[FlyThenFall]

Well, I guess I'm just going to be "VMK's Rogue Community Leader." I also suppose I'll need to explain myself and why I "divulged" such information.

The whole basis of the meeting was so the staff can together a group of CL's to make sure they know what they're doing. Sadly while I was there, people spent nearly the entire meeting try to find out the latest gossip about the event. If anything was emphasized about the CL program, is that we are no different than anyone else in VMK, except for a "CL_" and a Sorcerer Mickey badge.

It's been brought to my attention that a whole group of people are cringing at the fact that I've said things that aren't too complimentary about the CL program. I think this may be a misunderstanding because of a fundamental difference in our understanding over the CL program. The job of the CL is to inform and people know they can come to us for good information.

Now, seeing as the definition of a CL is one who will inform, I thought it would be important that I release as much information to the public about the CL program to dispel any misconceptions of power, because in all honesty we have no power. (Except the power of knowledge, which we're supposed to share)

One of the cornerstones of my world view is that when people are educated about something, they won't get mad about something. People didn't know what was going on in the CL meeting. When people got information about it, they were quieted down.

One of the points brought up against my viewpoints is that it would make people less likely to come for help about something, because we have no power. Well...we're still a CL right? If people want to come to us, it's OK and we'll help. If people go to someone else, it's still OK! They're still getting their information and they can go on to be successful citizens of VMK. CL's are here to disseminate knowledge throughout the kingdom, not much else.

Well, I may have "destroyed" the sterling example of CL "godliness," but I think it's important for everyone to know what they're getting into before they become a CL. It's a lot of work, work that makes you feel really good, but you don't get anything other than the satisfaction that you've helped someone.

I think everyone had a right to know what was going on in that meeting. Babs just wanted a little time so Community Leaders can get together and can discuss what it means to be a CL with some staffers. I think it was meant to deflate some of the giant heads some CL's have developed...sadly I think it only inflated them!

PS: The only reason this message is public...is because only one person has approached me about this. And she informed me a whole group of you disagree with me. I have no problem with you sending me off an IM or a PM so we can have a more personal chat about it!

[GBShorts]

Well said, Fly. I appreciate your efforts to make people understand that CL's are NOT mini-cast members.

People need to understand that the only real thing CL means is that you've got a lot of experience in the game (not to mention time) and that you would be a good person to ask should a question arise. Of course, this is what CL's were intended to mean, but after having asked questions of a few CL's who had no idea the answers, I'm not so sure...(I'm not speaking of any CL's I've seen reply here, not to worry)

There are many CL's out there who now think that because they wear the moniker they're better than they once were...or that they've been elevated to a higher plane than the average-joe player.

I think some of us need to take a step back and stop and think about what this really is...a game. having that CL in front of your name doesn't get you the first dish of ice cream, nor does it get you an A on your Science paper. It's a little title in a game that means you've played longer and might (I stress MIGHT...) know more than the average "guest" about the game.

Let's all remember that, no matter what letters are in front of our names, we are all guests in Disney's VMK. This game is to have fun! Those of us who aren't CL's? Let's try not to let the "green eyed monster" (no, not you, Be) take us over because we don't have those two letters. Yes, I'm including myself in that.

Enjoy yourself, have fun. :)


Oh yeah...on topic: WOOHOO! PARTAAAAY this weekend :) LOL

save your credits boys and girls!

[*NikkiBell*]

Back to the original post...

How many of you are hoarding credits like mad right now? I've talked to a few people who are going crazy at Jungle Cruise all day today.

How many credits do you have? I have a little over 900.

[marypops!]

not sure but im one of them jungle cruise folk

[GBShorts]

Back to the original post...

How many of you are hoarding credits like mad right now? I've talked to a few people who are going crazy at Jungle Cruise all day today.

How many credits do you have? I have a little over 900.

I have been "Nedding" this morning for an hour or so...and I'm 5 plays (100 credits) short of having 21,001. That will end soon-I have to go get husband from the airport in a half hour or so. :) I can play Ned on average, in a minute and a second.

[JeanJoe]

Fly, as always, excellent post. I agree with absolutely everything in it. Information is to be shared, so long as its not known to be confidential.

I like to think of the sorcerer's badge as nothing more than a sign of appreciation from the VMK for trying to help out other players. And I think of the CL_ as an ugly, unwieldy albatross stapled to my name that I wish had never happened.

(..snip..) Let's try not to let the "green eyed monster" (no, not you, Be) (..snip..)

Oh yeah...on topic: WOOHOO! PARTAAAAY this weekend :) LOL

save your credits boys and girls!
Bezoar definitely has a bit of that green-eyed monster in him: 21,000 credits?!? Ummm, what are your rates like on loans?

(<raises hand> Excuse me teacher, is that from Shakespeare's Othello, as spoken by Iago regarding jealousy?)

[*NikkiBell*]

OMG, 21,000 credits? lol

Are they all from Jungle Cruise? :rotfl:

[GBShorts]

OMG, 21,000 credits? lol

Are they all from Jungle Cruise? :rotfl:

Jungle Cruise, selling clothes I didn't need (and those I traded from 2 characters to myself), and NPC's....

Plus, somebody owes me a pin worth 1000. :) I got him the pin last weekend and he's going to get one for me this weekend. :)

Oh yeah and it's 21,001. Don't forget that extra 1! I worked hard for it. ROFL

[threeboysmom]

Somebody mentioned the word *princess* for tomorrow, so I'm off to earn my credits!!

See ya'll at the Jungle Cruise Dock!!!! :Pinkbounc

[bevgray]

I too was in the Community Leader meeting for a time and while there was an effort to "organize" an "official" outfit, VMK_Babs was more of the "you may if you wish, it isn't prohibited" but she was not exactly "yahoo, brilliant idea" either. In fact, she kept emphasizing that the Community Leaders are just guests like all the other guests. Our role is to help other guests with questions and games while we go about "playing" ourselves. Pretty much confirmed that what I have been doing all along, even before getting the Community Leader status, is what I should be doing. Namely, while I wander around the kingdom, I answer questions, help newer guests get oriented, etc.

If I am serving in an official capacity during an event (such as helping a staff member get a game going in a public room) then I will consider wearing an agreed upon outfit if the staff ask it. However, as I pointed out last night in the meeting, the clothes can be purchased by all the other guests. They recognize us via our badges and the CL in the name. I don't feel further identification is required. I also stated, because I feel very strongly about this, that community leader status should not be an entree into an exclusive little club. It is tough enough to fend off the "I want your hat, I want your magic pin" demands withoug the perception developing that community leaders are a little country club sect. Sorry, I won't play that way.

Oh, and for those who do not know, I am CL_TinkerBlue.

[AdioSkater]

As far as community leader I just think it is a fun thing for people to do to help others out. Being a CL does not give you anything. The satisfaction of helping someone is great. I wish we had a better way of contacting VMK staff. Any way i agree with fly. :cool1:

[Maleficent2]

Fly I can not beleive people were having a problem with your view about CL.

It is right on the credit ;)


anyway I think this thread has gotten alittle off topic ;)

[pumpkinfish]

I am hoping to have 5000 credits by the end of this event. I prolly won't be in any more room competitons as I have learned my lesson from the last time. But those of you who may be entering I wish you good luck! I would love to see fellow DISers kick major booty and bring home many prizes :)

Oh, and Tishke, you know I have your back girl ;)
A pin and outfit is promised to you---And I don't want any lip from you either! You are taking this gift! :wizard:

[MaliaMichelle]

I think I have enough credits, and I have my rooms set up for pin trading. They are not as nice as others rooms, I doubt I'm anywhere near good enough to win, but I do hope to draw a crowd into one of my room.

[bevgray]

Do you think they will double the credits for the NPCs like last time?

[FlyThenFall]

Huh, what, where, when?! They doubled NPC credits for a weekend?! Was it the 50th celebration, because I didn't even think about getting my NPC credits...spending most of my time in the parks and grabbing an hour or so of VMK time back at the hotel.

Anyways, I'm off to Ned again. I'm looking forward to being able to buy those new stuff. (And yes, I'm the one who owes GBShorts...it's rough taking care of 3 younger cousins with no high-speed internet for miles around...)

[KA011005]

I'm soooo excited!!! I've been saving up credits as well !! I have about 7000 but i am ready to play as many games as I can to get more!!! I love these weekends!! :teeth:


Just to see how many people are just saving to get outfits/pins & how many are saving to fix up "pin trader" rooms??

[*NikkiBell*]

I now have just over 2000 credits and hate Ned! lol

[bevgray]

During the 5oth celebrations instead of 20 credits per NPC, you received 40 credits. That is especially nice for those who can "double up" and click the NPCs in 12 hours instead of once a day.

I hope everyone has a splendid time for this event. For those entering rooms, best of luck to you. I am not entering a room as I intend to focus more on the new guests but I will try to reach some of the guest rooms to help everyone build up the numbers in their rooms.

[Adventuredaz]

Special items in VMK shops:
This weekend only, check out the Specials in Shrunken Ned's Shop and the Star Trader's Shop. Get yourself all "duded up", ya hear?
This is what the newsletter says about where you can get special items. This hints to me we are at least looking at the cowboy outfit and of course retro pin. Bring your credits 'cause they don't take American Express.

[BrittnTylersMom]

Special items in VMK shops:
This weekend only, check out the Specials in Shrunken Ned's Shop and the Star Trader's Shop. Get yourself all "duded up", ya hear?
This is what the newsletter says about where you can get special items. This hints to me we are at least looking at the cowboy outfit and of course retro pin. Bring your credits 'cause they don't take American Express.


I've hoarded 35,170+ credits...I can't wait to go shopping!! :banana: :banana:

[GBShorts]

Duded up means cowboy to me too..


holy cow 35 grand?!?!?!

if VMK hadn't been screwy this weekend and if it weren't for tonight's weather I would have more than I do. Oh well.

Life gets in the way of my VMk habit.

[cami89]

I've hoarded 35,170+ credits...I can't wait to go shopping!! :banana: :banana:

WOW, MommyKate - shop 'til you drop, huh? :rotfl2:

[NJ Mike]

Wouldnt it be cool if they had woody & jess outfits in frontierland and a buzz lightyear costume in tomorrowland? lol oh well, i'm sure what they put out will be cool. Not long to wait now. :Pinkbounc


Oh and gb, i had to buy some crates for my DD yesterday because she just HAD to have them to finish her room, then my DS wanted some, so 'ol dad ended up spending D$1700 on crates, them trading them all away lol. The things a parent has to do. :rotfl: But i still have 3x as many credits as them both so thats why i bought them for them hehe. They both have been saving, although i think they'll still need dad's help today. ;)

[threeboysmom]

I've hoarded 35,170+ credits...I can't wait to go shopping!! :banana: :banana:

WOW!!!! I would LOVE to shop with that many credits!!!

MommyKate - can I be your friend?? Need someone to help you carry those purchases around VMK? :rotfl:

[Tinkerbelle739]

MommyKate...are you taken? ;)

[Bubble Gum Girl]

I need only 50,000 more credits

[*NikkiBell*]

MommyKate is adopting me this weekend :earboy2: :rotfl:

[JeanJoe]

And if she is, is his name "Ned"?

MommyKate...are you taken? ;)

[marypops!]

i was just able to get everything today

and i pllayed jungle cruise to get it all back after over an hour of jungle cruise and one song of music game i only gained 590 credits :(