Yavn Speaks! 9-27

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

Hello again! It's yours truly, back again with another exciting edition of Yavn Speaks. I know, I know – "Where have you been?? What have you been up to? What's going on with VMK?" Well, like most of you, since summer's over I had to get back to work – in fact, myself and the rest of the VMK team have been hard at work on lots of very cool additions – you'll find out what we've been up to soon enough, but right now let's take a look at what's on tap for the month ahead:

Yay! All of our suspicions are addressed!

 

[curlee-Q]

9/27 – Live and direct from VMK Central, it's the latest VMK news! In this exciting edition we've got news about the month of October and an update on the CL program. Plus, the scoop on the latest update to the VMK Trading Card Game! And now, with this and much more, heeeeerrre's Yavn!
Yavn Returns
Hello again! It's yours truly, back again with another exciting edition of Yavn Speaks. I know, I know – "Where have you been?? What have you been up to? What's going on with VMK?" Well, like most of you, since summer's over I had to get back to work – in fact, myself and the rest of the VMK team have been hard at work on lots of very cool additions – you'll find out what we've been up to soon enough, but right now let's take a look at what's on tap for the month ahead:
Take Me To Your Leader
First up, some news you've been waiting for about our Community Leader program – we've talked about this before, we're in the process of re-working the program. I'll tell you about how the new system will work in a future Newsletter, but for now the current program's being put on hold as of October 24, 2007.
If you're currently a CL, the CL status will be removed from your title/character name on October 24th.
Remember, don't get upset if didn't get a chance to be a CL. We're re-tooling the program to make it better, so you'll have more chances. We'll have more details soon. Stay tuned!
Leaving the Magic Kingdom
As you already know, we're closing VMK Central at the Magic Kingdom Park on September 30, 2007 – this will be the last day you can Quest in-Park at the Magic Kingdom. As I've said before, as time goes by we're changing the way Quests, rewards, and other parts of VMK work. The game, very much like our theme parks, is always changing. We've always tried to experiment with unique ways of doing things, like in-Park Questing, and we'll continue to do that (for example, we'll still be doing cool stuff in the Parks, like the merchandise cards and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Quest) – but those things won't revolve just around VMK Central.
Thanks to everyone that Quested in-Park at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Remember you can still play the Finding Nemo Submarine Quest at Disneyland (but hurry, it will be ending soon). So if you can, get to the Magic Kingdom and Quest this weekend!
Now that we got that news out of the way, here are some announcements I'm sure you want to hear:
Fall In!
The leaves are turning color, school is back in session, candy and Halloween costumes have taken over your local drug store – it can only mean one thing – Halloween is right around the corner! At VMK Central, we're getting some very special treats ready for you – like some new avatar costumes, a special end of the month Halloween-themed event and the return of the weekend pin!

VMK's getting ready for a spooktacular Halloween. Items like this Mickey Pumpkin hat will be coming in October!
This is just a sample of all the cool stuff we have coming! Besides all the Halloween treats, we're working on cool stuff for the months ahead too – I'll have more details on that in a future Newsletter, so stay tuned.
VMK Trading Card: Advanced
It's been a few weeks since we've talked about the Trading Card game, if you haven't played it yet, be sure to check it out in the VMK Arcade. We rolled out the Basic version to give you a chance to try the game, in the next few weeks we'll introduce the Advanced version of the game!
That's right, I said the advanced version – this version will have lots more features – like the ability to play against another player instead of just the computer! Plus, you'll be able to collect and build your own virtual set of cards! And yes, you WILL be able to play for and win virtual items from the VMK Trading Card Game in this version.

VMK Trading Card Game: Advanced – coming soon!
What's Your Dream?
Finally, what do you guys think of Dreams Month? We're really excited to be making our players dreams come true! Remember the program randomly places Host in certain places at certain times – so they don't know where they will be in advance. Plus, the VMK Dream item they give is generated by our system – so they can only give out what they're supposed to. so while asking a Host for a Dreams Reward is nice, don't be mad at them when they can't give you something, they have to follow the program so it's fair for everyone!

One of the VMK Dreams items, the Castle Suite, it's well, Sweet!
That's a Wrap!
Alright then, I've got to get back to testing the advanced version of the Trading Card Game! Since I'm super, super busy, I know my column may not be updated as frequently as you'd like, just remember my pal Push updates weekly (in addition to the other sections), so be sure to keep checking the whole Newsletter for the latest VMK News.
I'll be back with some more exciting VMK news soon, until then, see you in the game.
-Yavn

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[VMK_KrazyLuke]

Well at least he updated, but it was pretty weak I have to say, but I'm still happy I guess..

 

[aengus]

heh, he had to do that just after I have a podcast saying he is gone LOL

WB Yavn

 

[Resident_Pixie]

Love the Pumpkin ears! They are just like the ones they have had at Disneyland the last couple of years!

And new costumes too! Goodness I may faint from the excitement.

 

[JulyGirl]

Yay! I am glad I was wrong aboutr Yavn. Wow all community leaders will lose their status on October 24.

 

[FlyingPegasus]

I feel bad for all the community leaders, but all the rest of the stuff sounds great!

Told ya VMK was not going anywhere......


Fly

 

[TravisSch]

All the rumors about Yavn having left VMK/fired are now dead! lol

Welcome back yavn! Great newsletter!

One question: will there be any other ways to get the Castle Suite room?

 

[tofubeast]

Yeah the man lives! I love the new hat. So excited about my first halloween on vmk. If only, vmk were working now so I could get more credits by playing fireworks!

The only thing I wish i knew....
I know VMK central is leaving wdw....but does that also mean you won't be able to create a character in the park anymore?

 

[aengus]

All the rumors about Yavn having left VMK/fired are now dead! lol

Welcome back yavn! Great newsletter!

One question: will there be any other ways to get the Castle Suite room?

Not until I see him in game they arent LOL

 

[Mnementh]

heh, he had to do that just after I have a podcast saying he is gone LOL

WB Yavn

He was watching your site and waiting for the show to be released. He's probably had this newsletter finished for four or five days

Thank goodness for the update. All the paranoia about the game was starting to get to me. I was actually preparing myself for the game's closure.

 

[disvaclub92]

Great Newsletter! Glad to see the CL program is being re-tooled. Shame for the Good CL's out there. But they know that the program was not what it used to be.

Glad to see the newsletter. Here is hoping people who have not got their dreams get them! Tired of seeing people abusing the dreams program.

 

[Evoulie]

heh, he had to do that just after I have a podcast saying he is gone LOL

WB Yavn

He was watching your site and waiting for the show to be released. He's probably had this newsletter finished for four or five days

Thank goodness for the update. All the paranoia about the game was starting to get to me. I was actually preparing myself for the game's closure.

 

[Talons]

Aww i'm bummed out now knowing my CL status is being taken away Sure hope after the 24th i'll be able to apply right away to try and get it back.

Oh well, at least I was right in predicting this change coming real soon

 

[pixiewytch]

Pumpkin mickey ears, yay!

 

[redshoe]

Woot!!

LOVE the ears!

- redshoe

 

[mikeyandscoobyx2]

I agree, that was pretty stinky how he just left without telling. I bet some people quit VMK cause they thought it was going to end anyway :]

Oh well. im just glad he didn't quit or get fired, and hes back


WELCOME BACK YAVN!

 

[VMK_MagicalLadee]

Cant....breathe..


new....hat..

must...GET!

 

[fantasymooma]

Yay!! An Update!!

I have to go read it now.!!

Woot woot!

 

[bytheblood]

Well at least he updated, but it was pretty weak I have to say, but I'm still happy I guess..

It was weak and sorry to sound to skeptical, but I am not so sure that was even Yavn who wrote it.

Yay! I am glad I was wrong aboutr Yavn. Wow all community leaders will lose their status on October 24.

Are you sure you were wrong?

All the rumors about Yavn having left VMK/fired are now dead! lol

Never count your chickens before they hatch dear Travis.