Updated September 30, 2008
Revisions are boldfaced. Newest entries are at the
bottom.
Q:
Can I host a game at the Palace?
A: Yes, with some restrictions. Primetime games, such as “Palace Price is Right”,
“Millionaire”, and “Deal or No Deal” have regular hosts; and permissions is
needed from those regular hosts; usually to host. Other games, such as “Press
Your Luck” have no requirements; other than being familiar with the format. Games such as “Super Password” and “The
$100,000 Pyramid” require a demonstration of an ability to write a game. It is recommended that a “newbie” not host in
his/her first 30 days of being a guest.
Q:
What are the rules to PYLP Studios?
A: The
rules for our Palace can be found by clicking here.
Q:
Where can sound packs for the games be found?
A: Right here.
Q:
What era are the boards in “Press Your Luck” from?
A: Mid-1984
Q:
What are the special “House Rules” for the games here?
A: Rules for each individual game can be found on
that pages’ game page; located on this web portal, as well as some house rules
in the “Rules” page linked from the main page.
Q: I
win the cash and prizes, right?
A: I don’t even pay my staff. You certainly will not get any cash and
prizes.
Q:
Why can’t other hosts offer real cash prizes?
A: To
avoid potential legal problems, the operating staff made a decision in June of
2005 to disallow any real cash games, at the present time.
Q:
How can I be an operator? Are
there any openings to be an operator?
A: Operators are chosen based mainly on their
graphical and script abilities.
Occasionally a person, who is a good role model that lacks these skills
will be selected for balance.
Q: That’s not fair! I want to be an
operator!
A: Excessive complaining gets you nowhere except
the “killfile”. Please do not ask.
Q: I
really, really think I can help you out.
Can I please be an operator?
A: No. Move on.
Q:
Is your last name really Odor?
A: Yes.
Grow up, get out of the 5th grade.
Q: How do I change my name?
A: It’s simple. Right click on your avatar (default is a
smiley face) and select “Change Name”. Enter
your new name in the box, and click “OK” and your name is changed. This is vital for games such as “Press Your
Luck”.
Q:
How do I change my avatar?
A: Simple.
Right click on yourself, and choose Wear Props. Palace comes preinstalled with a set of
props. Other props may be obtained from
other Palaces; other members, etc.
Q: Is there a set schedule for games?
A: No. Hosts are
all volunteers, and they can host when they see fit.
Q: How do I “qualify” to play a game?
A: Most games do
not have a set qualifying procedure. You
simply sit and play. Palace Price is Right has a qualifying
procedure. Hosts may use a qualifying
procedure to ensure a quality game, at their discretion.
Q: How do I make an avatar for use in
palace?
A: After getting
this question more than once a week, I have made a page specifically for this
information. Click here.
Q: What happens if I ask a question listed
on here?
A: More than
likely, you will be told to re-read this page.
Or, staff members may ignore you.
Q: How should I avoid getting banned?
A: By following
the rules, and acting accordingly. New
members should pay particular attention to the rules, and make a sincere effort
not to make a nuisance of themselves.
This irritates the veterans more than anything else.
Q: What if I want to submit a game
proposal?
A: Game proposals ARE accepted, however the staff/owners is
not responsible for any misuse of your conduct.
Q: I came in to the lobby, and no one
answered me! Where is everyone?
A: Try hitting
CTRL+F which brings up a list of people currently logged in. Sometimes, people leave, and sit in the
lobby, while others go and play games.
Q: Why is there advertising on the site?
A: To help pay for server costs, it’s not
cheap. Sorry if you disagree with this. Your
support is appreciated.
Q: Why do certain games “vanish” or
“disappear”
A: It is up to the discretion of the operators
and the owner to remove underplayed games, poorly hosted games, etc. as they
see fit. No explanation has to be given
for this.
Q: Why did I get kicked for playing a
sound?
A: Because, to quote one of my staff members,
Palace is not your personal Windows Media Player. Playing
excessively long sounds or a string of shorter ones will likely result in a
kick.
Q: Why can’t I host <insert show
here>?
A: If it has been proven that you are not
capable of hosting a game, your rights to host said game will be stripped. If you want help in making things better, ask
a moderator.
Q: I tried playing Wheel of Fortune, and it didn’t work! I want to play now!
A: All games are hosted “live” and by real
people. We don’t make the use of robots.