> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.faketown.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.faketown.com/history/release-2.0-2006.md). # Release 2.0 - 2006 Adobe Flash Player ### Project Overview When Faketown reached 500,000 users we raised a round of seed funding and launched a new Flash based experience. Unlike [Faketown 1.0](/history/release-1.0-1999.md) we decided to roll our own real time socket server so that we could have more control. The vision was to create the first browser based virtual world platform that enabled chat, real-time self-expression, commerce and creative competition. ### Learnings We were over-ambitious with our offering. We integrated the social network features of MySpace, the auction system of Ebay, and the creative expression tools of Imgur in a real-time context. Instead of focusing on balanced game mechanics we kept piling on new features and sinking our time into an unsustainable "content treadmill". ### Milestones * Launched promotions in the virtual world for artists like 50 Cent, Lil Mama, Oasis and T-Pain * Created a skate deck design competition for Andale Posse * Formed a [World Wild Life Foundation](https://www.worldwildlife.org/about) partnership via Saatchi & Saatchi * Partnered with [Nitrome](https://www.nitrome.com/) to add their games to our arcades along with virtual currency and rewards integration ### Competitions ![World Wild Life Foundation - Virtual Tree Competition](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2FYngYpOgaPEmCOo37pm0L%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-01-17%20at%205.21.10%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=c3598563-4b9a-452f-bc03-fb23473233ce) ![Andale Posse Skate Desk Competition](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2FmfBAPfEA39lHMn47FzUz%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-01-17%20at%205.21.29%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=4af92714-031e-45b2-a06c-8600f9bd71cd) ![](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2FnxsJ4f6Ek9jL7a3Sk0Pw%2FxmasNewsletter.gif?alt=media\&token=2a737b29-b1b7-464d-b924-4dbdff37cf2c) ![](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2FlRZ75LjM8NKs6nQFhiZn%2FSci-FiContest.gif?alt=media\&token=5b112f88-7ca0-4198-a867-08264861bd70) ![](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2F4kEcGlRMVaxMYZCqmP3G%2Fhome_schoolWinners.gif?alt=media\&token=ecd84bf7-82e8-4c11-8683-c24033874a5b) ![](https://3626139444-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqO9MjvwGljTme9fZ8mvp%2Fuploads%2FpncdLHJCDKtJDjvI1Vl8%2FhalloweenFeature.gif?alt=media\&token=c4bbcd10-81e4-4616-ba2e-26ddbc3f9a2c) ### Overview {% embed url="" %} ### Videos {% embed url="" %} A tour of Faketown {% endembed %} ## Faketown Dance Party {% embed url="" %} ## WWF - Project Faketree {% embed url="" %}