VMK: Creating your avatar

Creating your VMK character is a very important step in becoming a member. So, after you register, this is what you get to do! Follow these simple steps if you're confused. :)

Step 1: A Look

On this screen you design your character.

Choose a name for your character- Use a pre-approved name or submit your own

• First choose a name for your character. With the April 2007 updates, the option to pick a pre-approved name was added. This allows characters to play VMK without waiting for their name to be approved. To use a pre-approved name, click on the name you want from the list displayed. If none of the names sound good to you, you can see more options by clicking the "Get More Names" button.
• You can still choose your own name, but VMK must approve it first and so until the name is approved, players will be given a temporary name of Guest followed by a number. To choose your own name, simply type the name that you want into the box that says "Please Name Your Character". However, be aware that the name you want may not be acceptable or available. VMK has a strict, but fair, dictionary and so your name must follow VMK values. Your name will flash red if it isn't acceptable. VMK may also give you a pop-up in this step saying your name wasn't accepted. If this is the case, you will have to come up with a new name. Since VMK has lots of players, the name you choose might already be taken by another character. In this case, VMK will inform you that the name is not available and providd you with some other suggestions. Numbers are not allowed in your name. Keep working until you find a name for you, and try to be creative. Think about some of your interests or use a funny quote.

Choose your gender

• Choose whether you would like your character to be a male or a female. Keep in mind that sometimes clothing and costumes are gender specific, so if you want to be able to wear some of the dresses, it would be best to choose a female character.

Customize your character

• Choose how you would like your character to look. Pick a face, skin tone, hairstyle, and clothing. Having a hard time deciding? Don't worry, VMK allows you to change how your character looks in the game as well so you're free to change your mind later. For more about changing how your character looks in game see Editing preferences.

Choose your guest room

• VMK starts you out with a free guest room which is yours to furnish and enjoy. Choose from the available rooms and pick one that you like. Check out the Guest Room Catalog and Maps to get a better idea about the layout of the available rooms.

VMK Registation Screen History

Before the picture below, there was another registering screen, which was blue and only contained 1/2 pages. The first page to Accept the Rules, and the 2nd to do everything else. There wasn't a "helpful tips" page

Step 2: Some Advice

VMK is nice enough to give you some helpful advice in this step. Not suitable words and/or phrases blink red. Just read it, and click next when you're ready! :)

Step 3: VMK Contract

This is the simplest step of them all. VMK will show you a contract that states that you'll follow the VMK Values. (Might want to read up on those before you play!) If you promise to be good, and follow the values, then click "Accept." (If you click "Decline", you can't play.) Now, let the adventure begin. Enjoy your first day in VMK! :)