In the next few weeks, JumpStart will be introducing an exciting new feature to the online world – “Buddyz” lists! Your kids will now be able to meet up with their real-life friends inside the world at JumpStart.com. But don’t worry; just like all of the features on JumpStart.com, your child’s “Buddyz” list and the features that go along with it will be completely safe.
Round up some Buddyz to fill out that list!
Here’s how it works! Once logged in to JumpStart.com, you can visit Manage Account to print out a series of cards with your child’s unique buddy code. Your child can trade these cards with his or her friends and you can input your child’s friend codes under manage account. Once this code is inputted into the game, their friend’s name will show up on their “Buddyz” list. If you see that one of your “Buddyz” is online, you will be able to click on their listed name and jump into the same game server as them and interact immediately!
Take the Stage with Your Buddyz
Now your child will be able to show their friends that cute Petz kitty they just bought or their awesome pirate costume for Halloween! Friends can also be added by clicking on their Jumpee during game play and clicking on the “Add to Buddyz list” option.
It's Nice to See You, the Bandana Looks Great.
As always, parents have the option of turning off the “Buddyz” feature, as well as turning off the MMO feature completely. This can be done from the Manage Account section of the JumpStart.com website. However, this new buddy list function will not open up any free chat or other interaction possibilities between players – it will simply allow kids to be in the same instance of the game as their friends so they can see each other’s Jumpeez. Players will still only be able to interact using pre-programmed phrases, dance moves, and emoticons. In the future, when neighborhood areas come out, your child will also be able to see their “Buddyz’” houses they have created!
Stay tuned here to find out more about Buddyz at JumpStart.com!
How Many Buddyz Can You Spread the Word to? Feel Free!
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