Marionette's Maze, FAQ

Overview:
Thank you for coming to "Marionette's Maze". This state-of-the-art survival game is unlike anything you've played before. Can you lead your puppet towards safety? Or are you feeling lucky, can you trust an unseen force to guide you through a grotesque maze of paranoia and fear? The only way to find out is to begin the game!
F.A.Q.

What is the goal of "Marionette's Maze"?

The actual game is quite simple. First, decide if you'd rather be a Puppet or a Puppeteer. If you choose a Puppet then you enter the game arena; an abandoned university, your goal is to solve puzzles and follow the paths to safety. Or if you decide to choose the role of a Puppeteer your goal is to guide your puppet through the maze.

How do I guide my puppet through the maze?

Simple. As your puppet solves puzzles and overcomes obstacles (sometimes even other puppets) they earn Achievement Points or APs. The amount of APs awarded is dictated by the difficulty of the puzzle, obstacle or the opponent they passed. Beginning to become confused? No, problem an example is in order.
You're a Puppeteer and your puppet has just solved a simple puzzle awarding her six APs, now its your turn to play. She walks to three doors; the first door costs only one AP to open, but it leads to a room with another puppet inside. This other puppet is equipped with a chainsaw (killing another puppet is commonly awarded with 25APs, but seeing as how the other puppet has a chainsaw the scale slides granting your puppet an additional 10APs for killing him). The second door costs three APs to open and leads to the next area, ending your turn. The third door costs five APs to open and leads to a room with a revolver and six rounds in it. Starting to get it?

Can I talk to my puppet when I'm the puppeteer?

Yes, but the cost to do so is often not worth it. Direct communication to your puppet is impossible you can, however leave them clues (12APs or 120 USD per clue) or messages (20APs or 200 USD per message, up to 300 characters). Note: Sometimes the additional clues confuse the puppets.

What happens if I win?

If you manage to get your puppet out then you will be given a medal congratulating you on your achievement as well as fifty USD per AP you have left at the time of your victory. If you are the puppet and you manage to get out, you will be given your contractual payment (decided prior to entering the maze) and will given any medical attention you need absolutely free of charge. If either the puppet or the puppeteer would like to enter another heat of the maze you will be given a fifty percent discount because of your victory.

What happens if my puppet dies?

If your puppet has the unfortunate fate as to die or be killed inside of the maze you, the puppeteer will no longer have the ability to affect the game field (IE no longer will you be able to lock/unlock doors or disarm/arm traps and puzzles, etc) and will have to participate as a spectator for the duration of the heat and your remaining APs will be terminated. You can, however join one of the many forums.

What affect do the forums have to the game?

The forums are a way for spectators to participate, free of charge. For example, if a puppet seems to have an unfair advantage while inside the maze many spectators and puppeteers might become angry with the game, so to combat that the forums come into play. If enough spectators vote all other puppets might be given additional weapons, or their APs might be doubled.

How long does a heat usually last?

A heat can last anywhere from five days to two weeks depending on the choices of the players.

What if someone is caught cheating?

If a player is caught cheating the puppeteer's account will be terminated and they will be banned from playing for life. In addition their puppet will be executed by MM staff. So please, play by the rules. ^_^


-The Marionette's Maze Staff


-Sir Jestro