Non-Disney Online Games Virtual Family Kingdom Thread

[PrincessWendyBird]

Just a little FYI to everyone. The quest that is running today and tomorrow has two prizes. The first is your choice of ruby or emerald wizard enchantment. This is a really cool smoke and sparkle effect. The second prize is 10,000 credits to help folks buy the newly released enchantments. I like the fact that the quest is giving a permanent enchantment and a generous amount of credits. This will help many people be able to have access to the new sparkle and static enchantments.

 

[MomsGoneGoofy]

10,000 credits per magic!!! And only ONE game to play to earn them? At least vmk had many ways of earning credits, and when magic was first offered for sale, snowman was 2,000 credits not 10K. 10K is unreasonable and unattainable for a lot of players.
Okay, back to my corner to await my flames.

No flames from me. I was pleased to see the quest was giving so many credits, until I saw the price of the magic. Both my computer and I dislike the bird game. My high score is 76. I won't be buying much magic playing that game.

 

[cyre]

I agree. The 'Sparkle' pin looks a lot like the Pirate Costume/Coral/Draw the Sword sparkle. Not that I don't like it, just once again trying to mimic VMK. The only difference is my avatar was WAY cuter on vmk, and I could dance and sparkle at the same time. hehe
The outside of Merlin's looks great! I'll give them kudos for that, but the inside makes one wonder if two different programmers worked on that project. They should have carried that magical look from the outside into the room.
10,000 credits per magic!!! And only ONE game to play to earn them? At least vmk had many ways of earning credits, and when magic was first offered for sale, snowman was 2,000 credits not 10K. 10K is unreasonable and unattainable for a lot of players.
Okay, back to my corner to await my flames.

No flames from me. I totally agree.

Just a little FYI to everyone. The quest that is running today and tomorrow has two prizes. The first is your choice of ruby or emerald wizard enchantment. This is a really cool smoke and sparkle effect. The second prize is 10,000 credits to help folks buy the newly released enchantments. I like the fact that the quest is giving a permanent enchantment and a generous amount of credits. This will help many people be able to have access to the new sparkle and static enchantments.

woot!

 

[Goofy05]

Just a little FYI to everyone. The quest that is running today and tomorrow has two prizes. The first is your choice of ruby or emerald wizard enchantment. This is a really cool smoke and sparkle effect. The second prize is 10,000 credits to help folks buy the newly released enchantments. I like the fact that the quest is giving a permanent enchantment and a generous amount of credits. This will help many people be able to have access to the new sparkle and static enchantments.

Yes, it was nice to see 10K credits as a prize, but that still means you can only purchase one or the other enchantments, not both, unless you play the Audubon game for hours and hours and days and days... There really need to be other ways to earn those credits.

 

[SharkMeal]

I sorta agree with you, green, the only difference of the magic pins is that
the spells are a little different, they are under FX not pins, its says enchantment
not spells, the stars are lined up vertically and horizontally. But overall it looks
almost the same. Static is just like lightning, but I kinda like that, I never
got lightning magic in VMK ever despite it being my favorite magic

Also seeing the outside of Merlin's got me super excited for the inside, I agree
it is kinda lame.

Anyway I am glad the quest gives out such generous prizes. And I'm glad that
they finally managed to release Merlin's, since it was promised on what the 2nd
day of beta? It finally came out

 

[Princess_Angelica]

i really want to get on to check out the new stuff and try the quest. but i'm having a problem with the site. every time i try to go to it, i get a message that says the network has timed out. i cleared my cache, but i'm having no luck. any advice? thanks!

 

[cyre]

Ok, so I log on today to find a 'Static' Magic in my inventory. After some staff hunting, Harmony informs me (via Fin) that if you went into the Magic shop last night, you were supposed to automatically receive 1* Static magic. There was supposed to be a popup, but (surprise surprise) it didn't work. Would have been nice if they'd announced that... play fair vfk play fair.

 

[funfly]

VFK is just about as informative as an episode of Time Squad. If you're going to take history lessons from the people who run VFK, you should just head to the nearest McDonalds and ask for an interview now

Don't believe I've ever seen Time Squad, I guess I was busy when it was on. I am saddened by the fact you're not learning anything new. I would think that people could find knowledge and pluses for most things if they give it the chance. Friends and I have discussed how VFK is trying to keep the site with high standards of friendship and time spent for all ages of “kids,” children, 8 year olds. They have done this in a short amount of time, probably with less time and/or money than Disney was able to do with VMK.

As for your comment with interview at McDonalds, it came across sounding as an insult. If you meant it that way I want you to realize it is an insult to those that are working there and any other food establishment. People work, they may work there as their primary job or second job; and they deserve your respect and an apology for the simple fact that they are working.

And in case you're wondering, I did not work there, nor do I now. I interview and counsel people and treat all with respect no matter which job they are seeking.

 

[funfly]

Just a little FYI to everyone. The quest that is running today and tomorrow has two prizes. The first is your choice of ruby or emerald wizard enchantment. This is a really cool smoke and sparkle effect. The second prize is 10,000 credits to help folks buy the newly released enchantments. I like the fact that the quest is giving a permanent enchantment and a generous amount of credits. This will help many people be able to have access to the new sparkle and static enchantments.

But overall it looks
almost the same. Static is just like lightning, but I kinda like that, I never
got lightning magic in VMK ever despite it being my favorite magic

Anyway I am glad the quest gives out such generous prizes.

What a great way through this quest to gift us with magic and enough credits for another magic! And for those of us who were in Merlin’s opening last night…what a great surprise of Static today in our inventory…I love happy surprises!

People said they wanted some magic, staff said it was in the works (this was early in VFK) - I did get Sparkle magic, and it is different from VMK's as my avatar sparkles as if she had sparkle makeup on...she is not turning into a pirate nor "salad." I see staff telling people that they are taking notes on many things mentioned whether good or bad to give to the developers. I feel VFK is doing what they can to make people happy; such a shame some will never be happy with it. However, I think they keep coming back anyway.

Now, to the bird game for more credits. I am improving there, seems like I'm learning bird identification Thanks for some pointers Belle!

 

[Bee2u]

Ok, so I log on today to find a 'Static' Magic in my inventory. After some staff hunting, Harmony informs me (via Fin) that if you went into the Magic shop last night, you were supposed to automatically receive 1* Static magic. There was supposed to be a popup, but (surprise surprise) it didn't work. Would have been nice if they'd announced that... play fair vfk play fair.

I didn't have a static magic today, but I did have an extra sparkle magic (I had only bought one and had two) so I spent the quest money to buy me a static.

 

[Belle1997]

Well I for one have been having lots of fun on VFK. Maybe if people spent less time complaining and more time playing many would too.

When the bird game first came out I was pathetic. I averaged 60 points a game. I practiced and practiced and now I average 3,000 a game and high score of almost 16,000.

I do not mind reading constructive criticism. For there are many things on VFK that still need fixed. Like being able to sit and stack items. But I can tell you right now which posters will only post everything negative time after time.

I and many who are playing regularly are enjoying the quests. Because we play regualarly we know the short cuts. We know where the rooms are and how to move around.

I have enjoyed the quick facts and todays quest was fun. When I remembered the pet rocks I used to have. The mood rings etc.

What upsets me is the people who complain and never have anything nice to say about VFK. Then go on when there is a quest. What is the point. If you do not like the game do not go on and do not play. Why bother. You already do not like anything they have done or probably will do.

Then to complain about the cost. Well I am sorry when I first joined VMK I could not do any of the games. I rode belle around the Jungle cruise just to save for a crown. Then to have is scammed.

There was not much furniture on VMK when it opened crates and theatre chairs were not that exciting. For most who could not play the games this is all we had. There was not much to do so we hung around talking to each other. For a long time. So why do you expect any different from VFK.

I have no issue with people that have tried the game said it is not for them. May come back later and go on to other games and gave their reasons why what they do not like about VFK. That is people I respect.

When I was getting 60 to hundred credits a game I did not give up and by the time the furniture came out I had enough to buy it all.

The bird game once you learn the tips and listen to others helpful hints and tips can be a good money maker.

People complain but the game is very educational. Not just who can click the mouse the faster or the the most accurate.

I would rather see this thread as help for VFK short cuts tips on Bird game. Etc.But unfortunately this thread is too busy saying everything that is wrong that the few left that like the game. Can not come here for help.


What I see is @ 85% is just complaining what's the point. What are you actually accomplishing by constantly pointing out all the negatives.

By now you should have decided this game is not for you.

I do not go on other threads and complain if I decided the game is not for me.
I can name many things wrong with other games people have decided to play.
But I decided the game is not for me. So let the others enjoy themselves.

I know there is a lot of back ground to how the developers started this game and started off on the wrong foot.

Well that is past. Wonder if this thread will ever change.

I was told people stopped posting because the the VFK cheerleaders. Well I am sorry but I do not see many cheerleaders left. But I can find many many dis players in the game regularly.

Maybe some day this thread will be come more balance.


I come and read everyday. And it never improves. I thought is was really nice that VFK gave everyone enough credits to buy one new pin. It was more than VMK did in the beginning.

Those who practice and practice the bird game should benefit from their new skills.

I have as many credits now than I did in VMK. Why? I took the time to learn the birds.

I downloaded all the birds that were provided for us from another place with VFK permission. It took for hours but I could have done it faster.

I invested my time and now I am getting results for it.

Sometimes good things come to those that work long at it.

Flame away.

 

[Horse]

Ok, so I log on today to find a 'Static' Magic in my inventory. After some staff hunting, Harmony informs me (via Fin) that if you went into the Magic shop last night, you were supposed to automatically receive 1* Static magic. There was supposed to be a popup, but (surprise surprise) it didn't work. Would have been nice if they'd announced that... play fair vfk play fair.

I agree, not very fair since they did this quite late at night. I showed my boyfriend how to get to the new room (Merlins' shop outside) last night around 10pm EST and the shop was still not open at that time. And they didn't announce that they would be opening the shop later in the night with the free gift for those who went in.

I also did see a player post a picture on another forum of a host gifting them a magic pin via a trade window last night. I don't like seeing favorites played either.

I've been very positive about the game until this point, but these two things really turned me off.

 

[TinkPinkPoem]

I agree. The 'Sparkle' pin looks a lot like the Pirate Costume/Coral/Draw the Sword sparkle.

Nothing will ever come close to the greatness of the salad magic and its stinky effect. Ever.

 

[Goofy05]

What upsets me is the people who complain and never have anything nice to say about VFK. Then go on when there is a quest. What is the point. If you do not like the game do not go on and do not play. Why bother. You already do not like anything they have done or probably will do.

Because we keep hoping it becomes what they said it would become.
If I stopped playing, how would I know there were any improvements made to the game? I do not like the game as it is now, that is true, but that doesn't mean I can't come here and talk about the things I'd like to see improved upon. Can you tell me there were no negative posts about vmk? You can't. Did those posts help improve things in vmk? YES. Do I hope the same happens with vfk? YES.
So, while you may not like reading about anything needing improvement on vfk, I'm afraid those posts will not stop, at least not on the DisBoards. It's the best way we have to let the developers know what we like and what we don't. If it's all sunshine and roses, nothing will change for the better.
Great job on learning the game!

 

[stitchon]

IMO, the sparkle magic is going way to far. I'm waiting for Disney to lay the hammer out on this one.

 

[Belle1997]

Again I do not mind pointing out the things that are not good. But also point out the things that are or have improved. That is what gets me. I do not expect sunshine and roses.

But give credit when credit is do. It just seems nothing that VFK is good enough for most. And if I was VFK I would not be reading over here. There is a VFK fan forum that seems have a place that talks about bugs, and problems, also many do talk about the favoritism that is not good. It is not all roses and flowers either. They have many issues but are getting to them slowly. Just has more balance.

Funny how my post seemed to be flowers and roses.

Not really just was not heaping on either the negatives or positives. I happen to enjoy the game. I am proud of my accomplishments. Many of my friends are on there and we chat just like we did on VMK.

 

[aengus]

Just curious what you all think, especially with the recent topics.

What if they have finally cross the line and Disney or Sulake does eventually shut them down?

Will you be angry with Disney, Sulake, VFK, or just say oh well?

 

[lisuhut]

Well said Belle , i am with you all the way with this one.
But Aengus why would disney close them down?
Do they have the monopoly on games ?
They did not want our custome , why should it bother them?
They are not the only people who had magic in their game.
Come on people give them a break ,nothing they do is ever good enough !
I must say they were favourite people on vmk as well, but i not on either game !! lol
I would blame Disney ,cause they started this, when they closed vmk.

 

[TinkPinkPoem]

Just curious what you all think, especially with the recent topics.

What if they have finally cross the line and Disney or Sulake does eventually shut them down?

Will you be angry with Disney, Sulake, VFK, or just say oh well?

Well said Belle , i am with you all the way with this one.
But Aengus why would disney close them down?
Do they have the monopoly on games ?
They did not want our custome , why should it bother them?
They are not the only people who had magic in their game.
Come on people give them a break ,nothing they do is ever good enough !
I must say they were favourite people on vmk as well, but i not on either game !! lol
I would blame Disney ,cause they started this, when they closed vmk.

They have rope dividers, barrels, similar magic pins..

Eh,need I go on?

 

[TikiIslander]

There's nothing wrong with just having a fun place for kids to play, but don't pass yourself off as educational. Real game developers don't get away with it, why should these guys?

I'll admit that I probably wouldn't have known the name of the dude who wasn't a Beach Boy if I didn't complete the quest (wait, what was his name again?), but the trivia they're putting out there is pretty useless. Learning about ice cream and father's day is fun, but we've passed by some perfect opportunities to bring real information into the game. What about Flag Day? Hopefully Independence Day will bring a quest about American history, but since it's now the end-of-beta day for VFK, they'll probably pass on this one too.

Fun facts do not equal history, especially when many of the items are disputable- take today's "first movie star" question for example. These are basic recall questions that require a google search since there is no in-game information source. Skimming for information and researching are skills that might be learned by completing the quests, but most people aren't coming away with any better understanding of fads or ice cream.

The bird game is just as bad. It's basically a fancy set of flashcards- there's no real understanding attached. You're not learning anything about these birds, you're just connecting an image with its name. Again, it might be a good exercise, but its not generating knowledge. (Sidenote: these images that were so graciously distributed by VFK are public domain- they don't own them, so shouldn't be giving permission for their use. I seriously object to that fansite watermarking them as their own, but i digress...)

The environment they created is just a mishmash of time periods and settings- and I'm sure there are plenty of inaccuracies mixed in there too. Just because they chose a historic setting, doesn't mean that anyone is learning anything. You can go to Colonial Williamsburg or Plimoth Plantation and leave with no further understanding of the time period than when you entered (I sure have!). They had a good idea at one point. It seems like they've strayed away from it trying to please everyone, and it's created a serious mess.

The game concept had much potential. Sure, VFK has come a long way since it started, but I don't see them making this truly an educational game. If they want to be able to survive on the market (educational or not), they need some consultants in there real quick. The excuses that work for their beta population are laughable to anyone outside of our situation.

Honestly, it seems like the Disboards are a sort of change agent for this game. Whenever serious concerns were raised here, they got their acts together and tried to fix the issues. The VFK-specific fansites seem to ignore any real problems with the game- I can't imagine what it would be like if those forums were the only form of feedback for the developers.