Disney spokesperson John Spelich claimed that VMK was only intended to remain open for 18 months after its original opening in 2005, however unexpected popular demand delayed its inevitable closure. Other fans on forums started a petition to keep the game open, ultimately gathering 20,000 signatures. Before it officially closed, a group of fans protested its closure at Disneyland’s entrance, claiming that the closure marked the end of an online community. Players stage a protest in the game, dressing in black to mourn the closure of VMK. Players could be temporarily or permanently banned. Players could also report other players for their behavior. To support the monitoring process, the game closed everyday between 10pm–7am PST. Swear words, names and locations were outright banned, as well as other words, such as “hot.” However, many players developed in-game slang to work around these limitations (e.g., substituting words, using acronymns to spell names). Completion of quests rewarded players with special edition collectable items.ĭue to the game’s young target audience, specific restrictions were placed on gameplay. Players could also participate in Quests, which gave riddles and clues. Pirates of the Caribbean Capture the Flag.Many of these games were based on other Disney affiliated characters, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Within these locations, players could participate in mini-games in order to earn in-game credits. Walking off the screen would transition to a new location. Shops, mini-games, and other players could be found at the different locations. These included Frontierland, New Orleands Square, Adventureland, Main Street, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. Players used a map to visit different locations inspired by the Disney parks. Players chatting while playing VMK Locations
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