danceMELA, India's First Multiplayer Online Dance Game

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Where can I get danceMELA?

How do I Register a FREE Account at Kreeda / danceMELA so I can play?

What are the system requirements for danceMELA?

What are the game controls and how do they work?

How do I go Shopping and buy items?

I bought Clothes/Items, where are they? And how do I use them?

What is a Dance Room and how do I make one?

Sometimes I get a “Game Over” message while I'm playing the game? Why does that happen?

What are experience points? / How do I level up?

Why does my Character get fat?

How do I change my danceMELA Avatar's Name/Gender?

What if I want a certain Song Added?

Where can I get danceMELA?
danceMELA is free to play. Click Here to view a list of ways you can get your hands on the latest version.

How do I Register a FREE Account at Kreeda / danceMELA so I can play?
First, you only need ONE account to play any Kreeda game, so if you have one already, you can play now. If you haven't registered for danceMELA, it's easy and should only take a few minutes.
Just click on the button to the left called 'Register', or Click Here.

What are the system requirements for danceMELA?
Minimum Requirements
CPU: 1 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Video Card: 32MB 3D Card
Audio: DirectX Compatible

Recommended
CPU: 1.5 GHz or better
Memory: 512 MB+
Video Card: 64MB 3D Card or better.
Audio: DirectX Compatible

OS: Compatible with Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Media Center Edition
DirectX: Make sure to have the latest version installed. Get it here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

What are the game controls and how do they work?
danceMELA is extremely simple to play.
1. Extend your Left Hand and Right Hand over the keyboard.
2. Place Left Hand near the “A” and “S” Keys
3. Place Right Hand near the and → keys
4. Play by hitting the keys at the right time

Left Hand: A, S Right Hand: UP Arrow, RIGHT Arrow

Alternatively, you may use the following keys A or LEFT Arrow, W or UP Arrow, S or DOWN Arrow, D or RIGHT Arrow. Many of the best players use their own favorite combination of keys. Our default setup allows you to use two hands, which most players find is easier than doing all the moves with only one hand. However, if you open the Options (the Yellow Wrench) window in the game, you can choose whichever four keys you want to use.

How do I go Shopping and buy items?
Go to the Item Store. For the duration of the Closed Beta items can only be bought using Mela Points. Be careful however, some items have restrictions, like you need to be a certain level before you can use them.
-Log into danceMELA.
-Choose the Kreeda Server.
-Click on the Shop Button to your right.

-You can buy anything for yourself. Just click 'BUY'.
-You can also buy gifts for your friends. Just click 'GIFT'. (You will need to enter their game name.)
-You can even ask someone else to buy an item for you. Just click BUY, then under Payment Method, choose "Ask a Buddy to Pay for You" and enter their game name. If they say yes, the item is yours.

I bought Clothes/Items, where are they? And how do I use them?
Go to My Room/My Home. You can access My Room/Home directly from the Shopping Menu or from the Map (click Map from the game Lobby). Once in the Room, click on the Closet/Cupboard on the left of your screen. All the clothes you've bought will be available here. Choose the clothing items you want to wear and double click on them to make your Avatar wear them.
Other non-clothing items can be found in the in the drawers near the closet, called “My Items.” While you're there, click around the room and check out the other features.

What is a Dance Room and how do I make one?
A Dance Room is where you hang out, chat, socialize and get ready to Dance. You can join one that’s already rockin’ or you can create your own. Just choose “New Room,” give it a name you like, and you’re ready for action. If you want it just for you and your friends, add a password. Otherwise, leave it wide open to all players and make new friends!
You can tell how full a room is by looking at the little icons for people in each one. Each room can hold up to 6 people, though some people can hang out in the room as Viewers who aren’t actually participating in the dancing. The Host of each room can determine how many Viewers are allowed in the room, from zero to 10. Don’t want to create your own room? In a hurry to get in the dance floor? No problem. Just click "QUICK JOIN" and you will join an open room.
Note: It's good manners to click READY quickly so that the others in the room don't have to wait for you.

Sometimes I get a “Game Over” message while I'm playing the game? Why does that happen?
When you hit the keys at the right time, your character dances and you get points. However, when you get a “Miss” your Life Bar decreases. You can see your life bar on the top of your screen while playing a game. It's the Red bar on top of the arrows. Every time you Miss, the life bar decreases. When the Life bar gets empty, you get the “Game Over” message.

What are experience points? / How do I level up?
At the end of every game (if you've played well) you get some Exp (experience) points. These points add up and allow you to gain levels. When you receive a certain number of EXP points your Avatar's Level increases.
Having a higher level allows you to wear exclusive clothes that can only be worn by Avatars of a certain level.

Why does my Character get fat?
You need to keep practicing and dancing or else your character will get fatter. We will soon introduce fast slimming pills in the Shop, so keep an eye out for them.

How do I change my danceMELA Avatar's Name/gender?
Your danceMELA Avatar's name and gender cannot be changed. If you want a new Avatar Name or want to change your gender, you need to create a new account.

What if I want a certain Song Added?
We need all the feedback we can get on songs. Head over to the Feedback Section and tell us what you like and what you don't.