Mouse Adventure Date Announced - April 29, 2007

[MovieBoy]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

As usual, though always encouraged to take instructions literally, the instructions were written poorly - so as to directly state that we would lose points from our entire overall score if we opened the clue envelopes (when, of course, what was actually meant - but not written - was that points would be taken off that single quest if it was attempted).

We do try to make the instructions as clear as possible. I can see where you could have gotten the impression that you would loose points from your overall score for the envelopes. The instructions on the quest were a bit vugue on that, aside from ending each line with "for this quest" I don't know how we would have worded that.

"Included with this quest are three envelopes. Each contains a clue to assist you in completing the task. But each one you open will cost you 10 points. You must open the envelopes in order as the point deductions are cumulative. (for example, if you open Clue #2, you will loose 10 points and you automatically also take the Clue #1 10 point deduction)"

However the warning on the envelopes was quite clear.

"WARNING
Read ALL the instructions for this quest. By opening this envelope, you will incur a penalty for this quest."