Hanso

Aaah, how I love this time of the year. Gets me in the giving mood!

Sent a few gifts already. Will send more as more people post their wishlists!

@Mouseykins Got a WL? Just curious

Here are mine (ignore the JN username. My username on neo is leo_flores :P):

https://items.jellyneo.net/mywishes/dacio/31245/

Codestones are always welcome!

EDIT: Thanks to the folllowing people for the gifts!:

The depressing counterpart of the What's your Achievement today? topic

I just failed Illusen's quest #47. I was so close to getting that staff! 8,000,000 nps down the drain.

Wow, some of you guys sure are ready for Charity Corner. Over 70,000 items?  You're gonna be rich!

I should stock up too, but I'm too lazy

I find it sad how so many people are creating new accounts just to ask this person for free items

I hope this plot won't just consist in doing the same steps over and over again.

Aah, December. My favourite month of the year

I'm hoping to get some nice winter-themed wearables from the Advent Calendar!

God damn it, I shouldn't have sided with that silly potato vampire after all. I like the design of the trophy itself, but I hate silver I'm happy with my prizes though!

Kou-Jong brought back traumatic memories from 2011 Thank Fyora this time the score is not so high.

2 hours ago, GillyTook said:

That said, after we've done everything, do we get anything extra once it is over, or is it just the prizes we have already won?

We usually get trophies and extra prizes once the event is over

Oh, look! A new item for my Ixi gallery! It looks... kinda off thou, especially if you compare it to Sophies Magic Hat

Meh, having more Ixi items is always good

This year they only released one ticket pack So your only options are either buying the ticket for 700nc or getting the dress via NC trading

Welp, looks like I won't be getting the top trophy. My down arrow key is broken and without it it's impossible to play Edna's Shadow

EDIT: Nvm, some nice people on the neoboards said I should use Windows' onscreen keyboard and it worked! Got 295 points!

4 hours ago, Duskitty said:

Do you get different prizes depending on how fast you were for the timed challenge? I got Gingerbread Mountain and it took me about 10 minutes, 11 seconds to complete the challenge.

Nope, everyone gets the same prize no matter how fast the challenge is completed

27 minutes ago, jellysundae said:

Ok, you've convinced me, I shall try! *gulps*

EDIT - xDDD Oh dear. I couldn't even answer one of them. I just sat and looked at them until I ran out of time. So it seems division is something my brain really can't handle these days!

As @Duma said, Potato Counter is actually easier than Easy Peasy. You should try playing on that difficulty! And maybe try using a calculator if you get stuck. Don't give up just yet!

2 minutes ago, hrtbrk said:

Chrome now disables flash by default on every website so you will have to enable it for Neopets (and any site with flash). Click on the i logo in the address bar while on Neopets and click Always Allow under the Flash option.

@Hanso @pulpfreeoj

Goes to show you flash really is dying. Thanks for the tip!

11 hours ago, kayahtik said:

I heard someone say that this event was intentionally done over Thanksgiving to give non-American players something to do while TNT is out of the office for the week. I have no idea if that's true (honestly doesn't make much sense to me)

As far as I know that has always been the general concensus, although I never considered TNT might've had the international players' best interest in mind when they took that decision. I always thought it was to give all  players something to do during the week.

To be honest it does make sense to me, after all the site is left with no updates for a quite a few days and some players might find that boring. Also keep in mind that, unlike Daily Dare challenges, GMCs are usually quite easy to complete and the scores are considerably low (at least if you compare it to DD) so they don't take too much time. Some challenges don't even require effort at all (like adding games to your favourite list), thou sometimes they tend to throw a particularly difficult challenge in the mix to spice things up

42 minutes ago, pulpfreeoj said:

Anyone else having trouble with the games? All I get is a grey square. I don't usually play that much but I swear I played some before the GMC with no problem...

EDIT: Welp, seems there happened to be a Java update on the 19th. That seems to have helped lol

EDIT 2: Nope it did not. 

Are you using Chrome? I notice flash games don't work on Chrome for me, even if I have everything up to date. Maybe try using Firefox?

I'm not sure which side to choose.

On one hand, I've always felt a genuine dislike for Hubrid Nox. He's such a silly villain.

On the other hand...

Quote

"If you're full of vigor and enthusiasm and live each day to the fullest, you truly appreciate the gift that is life"

Um... yeah, Team Living is my complete opposite.

I guess I'l end up choosing Team Dead since Hubrid Nox has a huge fanbase (for whatever reason), but maily because its theme appeals to the dark sense of humour of many players, including mine.

I'm at 2050% but I don't know I'll keep going. Besides, I find 2050 to be a nice number

1 hour ago, LunaS said:

Do you think it will get much harder than this wraith though?

Opponents tend to get harder as a plot progresses, so I think it's safe to assume we'll have to fight tougher wraiths later on.

It's also important to note that out of the five Maraquan pets on your first post, three got their own morphing potions, and they are way cheapter than the PB:

So if you want a Maraquan Grarrl/Buzz/Usul, you should take this into account

1 hour ago, Nielo said:

Is the potion actually supposed to clear the purple haze? Because I just keep getting the pop-up telling me to use the potion over and over again.

Are you using Firefox? If so, try using Chrome. I had the same problem and it wouldn't let me clear the purple haze (not to mention the haze itself would make the page lag), but I switched to Chrome and it worked.

3 minutes ago, preposter_ said:

I have solved my Mystic Murmurs and cannot click on the place for the answer. How do I enter my answer?

You don't actually have to type it, you have to click on the letters that form the word :)

EDIT: Nmv, fullonparanoid got you covered

Looks like we are off to quite a glitchy start, huh? Oh, Jumpstart, you ruined what could've been a pretty decent plot-step.

So... it looks like the plot has started. Looks like it won't just be Battledome-based.

I hope the plot starts before the GMC. Patience is a virtue I lack You have to wonder how long it will last. And will it run along the Advent Calendar? Also, will it just be a war or is it gonna be a full-fledged plot? Probably the former, but I need answers!

Regarding the NC fiasco, from what the hacker said, it seemed like she was mad at TNT because they "stole her money". Here's a screenshot of the board she made in case anyone's curious. Makes you wonder if TNT can take legal action against her.

I was worried this whole hacker thing would delay the plot since they had to close down the Mall, but it looks like it's back up now. That was quick!

So, after who knows how many years, TNT has updated the coming soon page. Lots of new stuff coming, and they are clearly hinting at the plot/war, but what caught my attention was this item:         

It's an unreleased wearable, and judging by its URL ("wr" = Wraith Resurgence) it will most likely be some sort of prize from the upcoming plot.

I really like the artwork for this item. In fact, I've noticed a big improvement in the art of many new items lately (the Screamer Superpack looks lovely).

I can't believe I'm saying this but... I'm starting to get excited for this plot. Still keeping my expectations low thou, just in case.

EDIT: Apparently, the wearable is called "The Wraith Resurgence Participant Badge".

I spend a lot on NP wearables. I like the feeling of having a full closet

3 hours ago, Angeló said:

isn't Featheralley the only person in Neopia who was awarded this sword ?

As far as I know she sold it to a user called petrewon, who put it in their gallery. But their account was disabled a while ago, so I'd say the item doesn't exist anymore