Fools Play Island FAQ
This FAQ is designed to aid your visit to Fools Play Island and tip you off to some features of the Island you may not
know about, in addition to answering your questions about this site.
If you'd like to submit a question, just e-mail us.
Why should I visit Fools Play Island?
There's so much on the Island, where should I start?
Why isn't this information presented in a more straightforward fashion?
Why can't I get Fools Play Island to open?
Help! I press the keys on the keyboard as instructed, but
nothing happens!
Help! Everything's too big! I can't see it right!
Will I lose my progress if I clear my cache?
How do I find the coins?
How do I find the bags of pennies?
Q: Why should I visit Fools Play Island?
A: While all the critical info you need to enjoy Fools Play Improv
is readily available here, that's only
the beginning! The REAL FoolsPlay.net is Fools Play Island. The Island
offers everything a newcomer, fan or fellow improviser might want
to know about Fools Play Improv. You'll only find such features as
sound clips, cast profiles and our resource of improv techniques
& games on the Island. Add to that the unique presentation and plethora
of entertaining extras and Fools Play Island has something for
everyone!
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Q: There's so much on the Island, where should I start?
A:
Start by clicking "New to the Island" in the upper left corner of the
mainland Island screen. Select option #3: "Tours" and take the tour
that best fits you. You'll see Island areas especially geared toward
you and get recommendations as to where to go after the tour ends.
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Q: Why isn't this information presented in a more straightforward fashion?
A: Most users don't arrive on the Island searching for specific
information but instead explore. The Island is designed to be a fun
environment that rewards exploration. Most of the information a
user would need to know about Fools Play is readily available
here.
This does not include next week's format, but it doesn't take long
for most users to access the Format Forest.
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Q: Why can't I get Fools Play Island to open?
A: Fools Play Island opens with a javascript command that pop-up killers have been designed to prevent. If you
can't get it to open, disable your pop-up killer. There are are no pop-up ads on Fools Play Island.
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Q: Help! I press the keys on the keyboard as instructed, but nothing happens!
A: Whenever this problem occurs, clicking anywhere on the screen should fix it.
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Q: Help! Everything's too big! I can't see it right!
A: Fools Play Island is configured for 1024 x 768 resolution. Using a different screen resolution might affect your ability to see the site properly.
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Q: Will I lose my progress if I clear my cache?
A: No. Fools Play Island saves flash cookies to your computer, not regular cookies. Therefore, you can delete your
cookies, cache and internet history without losing your progress.
For more information about flash cookies, including how to delete them, head to the Info Booth.
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Q: How do I find the Coins?
A:There are at least 4 coins hidden around the island. You can read about them here.
It would be cheating to give away the exact method for finding each coin, but here's a good place to
start:
1. At the Wishing Well, set the Season to Winter (Click the hidden InfoBot
on the Master Computer if you don't know how to find hidden Wishing Well features yet).
2. Go to the Gift Hut. You'll discover something that will help you find
the coins, for a price.
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Q: How do I find the bags of pennies?
A: That's a secret! Okay, here's one way: Win at Fools Play Fishing
at the Boardwalk and you'll receive a bag of pennies.
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