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	<title>Comments on: A Parent&#8217;s Review of the Outspark Fiesta Game</title>
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		<title>By: Guardian_of_Truth</title>
		<link>http://www.mccordweb.com/weblogs/2008/05/13/a-parents-review-of-the-outspark-fiesta-game/comment-page-1/#comment-3121</link>
		<dc:creator>Guardian_of_Truth</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Game&#039;s classes are not balanced, which means, regardless of the player&#039;s skill, some classes are inherently better than others. The game is further unbalanced by the cash shop, which sells items that give paying players a very big advantage over those who do not purchase from the item shop, or only spend a small amount.

In higher levels it becomes hard to solo without these items, and also hard to get a party if you do not have enhanced gear and or cash shop clothes.

In order to be able to play Fiesta comfortably in later levels, players must be willing to pay at least $50 a month. That does not include perks like customization, and marriage.

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Overall&gt; playing fiesta at high lvls nearly impossible, takes nearly month to get 1 lvl at 9x. If you value your time and money, better pick something better to play. Outspark as company unable to provide decent support, and even though players reported many problems and bugs, they refuse to listen to us, this situation stands more then 2 years already.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Game&#8217;s classes are not balanced, which means, regardless of the player&#8217;s skill, some classes are inherently better than others. The game is further unbalanced by the cash shop, which sells items that give paying players a very big advantage over those who do not purchase from the item shop, or only spend a small amount.</p>
<p>In higher levels it becomes hard to solo without these items, and also hard to get a party if you do not have enhanced gear and or cash shop clothes.</p>
<p>In order to be able to play Fiesta comfortably in later levels, players must be willing to pay at least $50 a month. That does not include perks like customization, and marriage.</p>
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Overall&gt; playing fiesta at high lvls nearly impossible, takes nearly month to get 1 lvl at 9x. If you value your time and money, better pick something better to play. Outspark as company unable to provide decent support, and even though players reported many problems and bugs, they refuse to listen to us, this situation stands more then 2 years already.</p>
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		<title>By: Emmanuel</title>
		<link>http://www.mccordweb.com/weblogs/2008/05/13/a-parents-review-of-the-outspark-fiesta-game/comment-page-1/#comment-3037</link>
		<dc:creator>Emmanuel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree to im like 16 and I still play, its very entertaining. A great way to make internation friends.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree to im like 16 and I still play, its very entertaining. A great way to make internation friends.</p>
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		<title>By: Dillon</title>
		<link>http://www.mccordweb.com/weblogs/2008/05/13/a-parents-review-of-the-outspark-fiesta-game/comment-page-1/#comment-2699</link>
		<dc:creator>Dillon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with emily this is a fun game i am 15 and i have been playing for 2 years it entertaining and fun, it can get confusing sometimes but other players usually help. this game is funny entertaining challenging, and a great way to make new virtual friends, but some people can be rude or say mean things sometimes but luckly they have something for that if u just right click the persons name u can block them from talking to your son or daughter for good so there is nothing to worry about most of the time me and lots of my friends love the game and it is based somewhat for adults at points too its not just for small kids ^^</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with emily this is a fun game i am 15 and i have been playing for 2 years it entertaining and fun, it can get confusing sometimes but other players usually help. this game is funny entertaining challenging, and a great way to make new virtual friends, but some people can be rude or say mean things sometimes but luckly they have something for that if u just right click the persons name u can block them from talking to your son or daughter for good so there is nothing to worry about most of the time me and lots of my friends love the game and it is based somewhat for adults at points too its not just for small kids ^^</p>
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		<title>By: Emily Quitadamo</title>
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		<dc:creator>Emily Quitadamo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 17:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey everyone! I&#039;m 18 and I play Fiesta a lot! I&#039;ve been playing the game since I was 14 and my little brother has been playing since he was 8. We love this game! I would definately recommend this game for kids. I monitor my brother and his character very closely, making sure his friends are appropriate ages. I love the game myself (I&#039;m currently a level 20 Archer named Adsiela!). Anothe rplus to this game is that you get to meet people from all around the world! My best friend on the game lives in Estonia. Its a wonderful place to make international friends. I ususally help younger players out with quests when they ask. As long as the online friends aren&#039;t acting suspicious or downright creepy, I don&#039;t see the harm. However, make sure you monitor your kids closely!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone! I&#8217;m 18 and I play Fiesta a lot! I&#8217;ve been playing the game since I was 14 and my little brother has been playing since he was 8. We love this game! I would definately recommend this game for kids. I monitor my brother and his character very closely, making sure his friends are appropriate ages. I love the game myself (I&#8217;m currently a level 20 Archer named Adsiela!). Anothe rplus to this game is that you get to meet people from all around the world! My best friend on the game lives in Estonia. Its a wonderful place to make international friends. I ususally help younger players out with quests when they ask. As long as the online friends aren&#8217;t acting suspicious or downright creepy, I don&#8217;t see the harm. However, make sure you monitor your kids closely!</p>
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		<title>By: Annoynmouse but happy. :)</title>
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		<dc:creator>Annoynmouse but happy. :)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ok, Thanks so much, I feel more comfortable!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok, Thanks so much, I feel more comfortable!</p>
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		<title>By: Mother</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mother</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>At first it seemed a fun site for kids to me too. Now I am forced to take another look. Some of my child&#039;s recent friends are 20! Before she only played in the virtual world, now she is getting posts (&amp; harassed) on her &quot;wall&quot;. 

I love the concept of the site, but would like to have more control over who can speak with her. I&#039;d shut down the wall completely &amp; block anyone over a certain age from contacting her. Block spam &amp; harassment. Then continue to monitor the rest to watch for adults posing as kids.

Isn&#039;t the internet great?

Only reason I don&#039;t keep her off the net completely is she is autistic, &amp; this is the only place she feels able to make friends. She cant seem to connect with people face to face, but online allows her to make friends in a way.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At first it seemed a fun site for kids to me too. Now I am forced to take another look. Some of my child&#8217;s recent friends are 20! Before she only played in the virtual world, now she is getting posts (&amp; harassed) on her &#8220;wall&#8221;. </p>
<p>I love the concept of the site, but would like to have more control over who can speak with her. I&#8217;d shut down the wall completely &amp; block anyone over a certain age from contacting her. Block spam &amp; harassment. Then continue to monitor the rest to watch for adults posing as kids.</p>
<p>Isn&#8217;t the internet great?</p>
<p>Only reason I don&#8217;t keep her off the net completely is she is autistic, &amp; this is the only place she feels able to make friends. She cant seem to connect with people face to face, but online allows her to make friends in a way.</p>
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		<title>By: pantheranoir</title>
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		<dc:creator>pantheranoir</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>same here i just had my almost 11 ask about it and decide i had to try to research it first also</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>same here i just had my almost 11 ask about it and decide i had to try to research it first also</p>
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		<title>By: Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://www.mccordweb.com/weblogs/2008/05/13/a-parents-review-of-the-outspark-fiesta-game/comment-page-1/#comment-70</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks.  My son just asked if he could download a game on this website and I was unsure but after reading your post and checking out the site I am more comfortable.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks.  My son just asked if he could download a game on this website and I was unsure but after reading your post and checking out the site I am more comfortable.</p>
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