There are some really good ideas in this thread as a way to tweak the puzzles to make most people happy. I hope some folks send in some of these ideas- I do think they listen more than we think.
Unfortunately, the one thing VMK taught many players very well was how to build a clone army. On VMK, I know we had up to 8 characters per E-Mail address. It was easy to set up an E-Mail address and then create a Disney account with multiple "family members". Once that was done, you could use those family members' disney log ins to create characters for VMK. We all know King had a reputation for his clone "army" walking around dressed alike. My clones were walking around in basic clothing and looked so poor, people would actually offer them free items unsolicited! I have a mixed opinion about this. I like having clones to get multiple quest items for gifting and building. It is also nice to be able to run through the mazes with a group one after the other with the limited time we have to be on. We do not stack clones around during host hunts, etc. though. If it is something that may take away from another player having a chance, we don't use clones for that. I think many players who always felt like they were constantly keeping up with the Jones' on VMK approached VFK with lots of extra characters. We did not approach things like that, because we were still stunned at the instant loss of everything on VMK. We have a small group of clones now because some quest prizes are great for building and we like having extras to gift. Sadly, many of the heavy hitting traders use their clones to hoard items,etc.
I have actually been spending some online time at Webkinz with the kids this week until all of this calms down. I am still hopping on VFK for daily member credits and try to hop on for a close now and then. It's been good to rethink the things I really enjoy about the game - building, visiting, getting vaporized by the kids in Night fighters! We will probably be off for the next couple days. My aunt was hospitalized with congestive heart failure and internal bleeding. They cannot find the source of bleeding and things do not look good. She is only 50. King and I have a few tests tomorrow and then a possible trip to see my aunt. Hugs to everyone - have a great weekend!
Aww Wendy
Huge Flame family thoughts/prayers for your aunt! And for your tests. Blech...hate tests!
Rest up and take your time. We're still here for you in the meantime and when you get back! Please let us know if you need us to get anything for you in the meantime.
I'm really bummed I missed all your clones and Kings 'clone army' on VMK
Sounds so funny just thinking about it!
Concerning clones: Flame has some.
Astro: ROFL. I didn't know I had competition in 'wordiness'
LOL
The problem with having many many clones is the maintenance. Keeping track of them, what they have, and the time it takes to accomplish quests/hunts/etc. You could really spend all day just doing 'clone stuff'. That's ridiculous to me, but I'm sure there are some that do it. Just like there are some that will take the time to create a ridiculous amount of free email addresses just to make more clones. Sigh...
Thanks for the link, too. I only have a cat on SW...so I think I'm safe
Checking out that link, though. Thanks for the heads up!
(huge Flame hugs)
Flamanar