Frequently Asked Questions

This list of frequently asked questions has been made with the purpose to make everything related to YALG as clear as possible. If you have any questions left, do not hesitate to ask it using the contact link above.

General YALG

Ordering Map Exchange

General YALG

What is the goal of the game?
YALG maps are like mazes. Mazes, where you have to guide your laserbeam(s) through with the help from mirrors, prismas, collor splitters, color mergers and other tiles. The laser will find various obstacles on it's way. For example: Walls, color doors, explosive tiles, switches and quite some more. Every map contains targets your laser has to pass through. The color of the laser should match the color of the laser, otherwise it won't be considered as done. When all targets have been hit (with the right color) the maze is successfully completed... to go to the next challenging maze!

What are the system requirements?
YALG runs basically on any system with a 3D accelerator card and DirectX version 8 installed.

I need more maps!
Please check out the Map Exchange for maps made by other users, or have a look at the download section.

Ordering

How can I order YALG?
Ordering YALG is quite easy, and doesn't take away much time. Ordering YALG is done using PayPal, which is an easy way to transfer money online. The ordering page will fully describe the ordering process, so you completely understand how it works. If you still have doubts, simply contact us, so we can help you.

How much does it cost?
YALG costs only $8.50. No extra fees or charges. Map packs and updates will all be free too!

Why is it so cheap?
YALG was completely developped by a single person, with exception of the music. No advertising campaigns, no expensive artists, musicians, marketeers managers. Just one single guy. YALG was completely developped in spare time as a hobbyist-student project. The 'fee' for YALG is just a minimum number to keep Persistentrealities running, so many people can use it to learn about various subjects.

Is it safe over the internet?
Yes, using PayPal things are practically safe. PayPal uses a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) - a secure connection - to transfer information over the internet.

How will I receive my ordered game?
After you have ordered YALG, you will receive an e-mail with a certain code and a link. You have to follow that link and paste the code in a window (or simply use the direct download link included in the e-mail). Your download will start, and after the download has finished from the quite high-speed server, you are ready to enjoy 100+ YALG maps.

Map Exchange

What is the Map Exchange?
Map Exchange is an easy to use service for everyone. It allows you to upload your self-made YALG maps.
But, you can also download the maps made by other YALG players. This allows everyone to exchange YALG maps easily.

How do I install downloaded maps?
Simply download the maps from the Map Exchange page, and save them in the "levels\downloaded" directory of the folder where you installed YALG to. (The default is: Program files\YALG). When you start the game you will see the new YALG map under the "downloaded" folder when you press "Start Game".

How do I upload my own maps?
Uploading your own maps to be used by others is quite easy. If you do not have an account yet, simply create one here. An account is completely free. No obligations, payments, whatsoever. This account is only for your own benefit, so you can delete and update your maps if you desire. After registereing for the account (which will take less than a minute) you can go to the Map Exchange upload page. It will ask you to login first, if you aren't yet. After logging in you can specify up to three maps to upload at a time. Pressing "Upload" will upload your maps to Map Exchange. Since YALG maps are so small, uploading it will take less than a minute (depending on your connection aswell, ofcourse).

Can I modify uploaded maps?
Yes! Simply log in, and goto "My maps". Delete the one you want to upload, and re-upload your modified/updated map.