So you want to play Yooyuball?

Well first off here is the page to play...

CLICK to play!

Welcome

News

22/06/08 - More questions added to FAQ.

20/06/08 - Thank you everyone who voted. We came in 7th overall and first in species with 574 votes :)

19/06/08 - Change the 'normal aim' image and explanation. I hope it works better.

16/06/08 - I would like to thank all of the people who have sent me such nice neo-mails :) I am glad to hear my guide is helping.

15/06/08 - Changed Darigan Yooyu animation to a slightly better one. Still not the best though.

15/06/08 - Added non-animated banner (under 'Link Back')

14/06/08 - Added Clockwork Yooyu exploding animation.

14/06/08 - Fixed quick links.

Controls

First off, the arrow is not your up arrow key, but your shift key. This will be a very important key, so always rest a finger on it :)

There are 10 players on the field. 5 of your players (Ones you can control) and 5 opposing players (Will try to score on you). Two of the 10 players are goalies that can't leave their boxes.

Scoring

How to score = Put the Yooyu in the opposing teams net (Yes you can score on your own, but thats bad).

Introduction

This years AC is revamped to include some beautiful art and characters. This however, makes the game a bit different to play. Don't worry if you can't score in the beginning. It takes some practice, but once you know where to move your mouse, it's easy :)

I play going right to left, and 2+2, but these techniques should work for other configurations as well.

One thing the is very different from last year, the 'stealing' ability of players is greatly increased.

The red circle is from my recorder. It signals exactly when and where I clicked :)

FAQ

Q: I missed the net and now the other team has it :(
A: Just move one of your players in front of the player with the ball and they should steal it back.

Q: Can I chose what Yooyu I play with.
A: No. It randomly decided at the start of the game and after each goal.

Q: My screen is cut off!
A: Possible Solution #1: TNT has given the option of making the game smaller. It is just under the the link to start the game.

Possible Solution #2: Press F11 when the game starts to maximize the screen.

Possible Solution #3: Apparently in internet explorer (Thank you to bambipurr for this one): "On the bottom right corner of our screens there is a % and a magnifying glass..most times it says 100%. Click the menu arrow there and you can put in different sizes...or for YYB this year click 'custom'. THen put in 85 % and click ...that will give a screen you can use!"

Possible Solution #4: Start up the game, go back to another browser window. Click somewhere, then using your computer tabs (usually at the bottom next to the start button), click on the yyb window to bring it to the forefront (but don't click in the window) and hit space. This should 'scroll' the page to the bottom.

Q: The up/shift key isn't working :(
A: It is the shift key that moves the player back to their original positions. Make sure you are using the shift key on the left hand side of your keyboard.

Q: I still can't score.
A: Keep trying

Normal Yooyu

This is a average/normal Yooyu. It shoots straight, at a moderate speed. The easiest way to score is to grab the Yooyu at the beginning of play. Head towards the top of the field and then slope downwards (Kinda a U shape). Aim your mouse between the goals support shadow and the edge of the goal. Once your player is about an inch away from the goal, shoot.

If the ball is caught by the goalie, aim farther down. If the ball hits the outside of the net, aim higher up.

I will refer to this as the 'normal' approach and 'normal' aiming place from now on.

Fire Yooyu

These are like normal Yooyus, but move faster. Use the 'U' approach and aim for the usual place.

Its speed makes it the best to learn how to score with.

If you can grab it before the other team, it makes an easy goal.

Ice Yooyu

These are like normal Yooyus, but move slower. Use the 'U' approach and aim for the usual place.

It speed makes it harder to score with and might require multiple shots. Just loop around to try again.

Faerie Yooyu

These Yooyus ark, so a different approach is needed. First you will have to make space so you can run straight towards the goalie. If there is a player in front of the net (besides the goalie) make them follow you downwards. Loop around heading straight towards the goalie, just before you cross the goalie's box shoot.

If it hits the side of the next, try the approach again, and try to keep your player as straight as possible.

Darigan Yooyu

This Yooyu shoots on the same side you are aming, but at a opposite angle from what you shoot forwards (So slightly behind you, instead of in front of you). This Yooyu also requires a different approach. Head towards the goalie, but on a slightly upward angle. Aim right in front on the goalie, and when you are close shoot.

I rarely get these Yooyus, so my animation may not be the best.

Mutant Yooyu

These Yooyus act as random Yooyus. They can go straight (Like the Fire, Normal, and Ice Yooyu), or ark (Faerie), or even go the opposite direction that you shoot (Darigan). Each shot/pass is different.

Since there is a greater chance of the Mutant Yooyu acting as a fire, ice, or normal Yooyu. Use the usual 'U' approach and aim for the usual place.

It may take a couple of attempts to get this Yooyu in the net. If it does not act correctly, loop around and try again.

Clockwork Yooyu

This Yooyu behaves the same as a normal one. Use the 'U' approach and aim for the usual place.

However, this Yooyu explodes after a short time. The game will continue as usual after a goal is scored or it explodes. It will glow red about ten seconds before it explodes.

Link Back

I have spent many hours putting this guide together. All the images, coding and animations were made by me. Please do not take them without permission.

However, if you wold like to spread this page around feel free to take a banner :)

Counter started on June/12/08

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