Lemur Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 EDIT: The URL is www.oldneo.com I always get so nervous making new posts. That's why I tend to stick to private messaging people, because I get so scared otherwise! I've always been a social wreck. So forgive me if I sound nervous :) I've mentioned to a few people on here (for those that know me), about my idea of an interactive old version of Neopets. I am definitely one for nostalgia. I play old video games all the time. I have all the old mario snes games still. TDN has this page: http://www.thedailyneopets.com/articles/neopets-old-layout/ but my idea was to take something like that, and make it more interactive, almost like it was back on the original neopets. Well my husband has been doing a lot of the coding, and we bought some coding from a person on another site, and I'm pleased to say it's coming along well so I thought I'd show some screen shots. We're also looking for a couple of people to help test and since everybody in this community has been so nice maybe a couple of people would like to test? Or at least comment on the screen shots? Here are the screen shots. It's not a replica of the old neopets. You can't go through and play the games and things, it's more like an interactive tour through a way back machine: Just in case anybody asks about the legal aspect, I've checked it over and it seems like everything is okay. Another website exists that is like this one but it's closed from the public and it's changed a few things from the old neopets. I don't play there so I don't know too much about it but it's been around for 4 years or something, so as long a I keep making sure to include the links and credit to Neopets everything is all good to go. Oh, and as long as we also don't get any profit from the website, which definitely isn't going to happen. Please let me know if you have any feedback and think it's a cool or stupid idea. We've tried to make it a bit like http://www.neolodge.com/map_neopiacentral but with a more nostalgic and authentic feel. Also, if you'd like to test it out, or help out (we would love another administrator to help add things into the database, no coding experience necessary (if i can do it anyone can haha), feel free to pm me. This is like, the longest post I've ever written so I'm going to stop before I hyperventilate. If you want to chat with me try and do it over pm because I have a fear of talking on public forums. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelddar Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I like the idea, im a fan of the old skool neopets :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noog Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I love the idea and I'm sure you'll have no problems finding volunteers :yes: And for being nervous your post was great :laughingsmiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedhaun Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Man, it'd be great to see the Neopets layout like this again. I feel like going back to the mid-2000s right now with this getup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piticent Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 hmm...I love the idea! Ya know, I was on Neo 3 yrs ago then took a Hiatus...I kinda forgot the old layout :P...I like the old layout :) not as much as the new one, but the old one is cool b) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's actually a few sites already that are retro Neopets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks for the support everyone. I've also found quite a few sites like mine out there. All that I've looked at though are quite a bit different from the original Neopets, so Nath and I are going to try and get this closest as possible. It's still in BETA at the moment (we hope to have it finished by 2012), but if you'd like to come and have a look or help out at all the address is www.oldneo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensorchadragon Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 What a wonderful, oxymoronic URL :) I'm going to check it out right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks for the support. If you have any comments or questions about it, as well as suggestions on how it can be improved or what features you want to see implemented next, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iYoshinho Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Wow it looks nice, I am going to register on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:)Doc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 That was a great post! :yes: I personally love the idea. That brought back so many memories from my childhood just looking at the screenshots :) You said you wanted people to help, right? Just drop me a PM and I'll consider it. ;) I'd love to help as long as it's something I know how to/ is easy to learn. :graduated: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 That was a great post! :yes: I personally love the idea. That brought back so many memories from my childhood just looking at the screenshots :) You said you wanted people to help, right? Just drop me a PM and I'll consider it. ;) I'd love to help as long as it's something I know how to/ is easy to learn. :graduated: Thanks for the offer :) We actually have users on oldneo that have offered to help though and it would probably make more sense for the actual site users to be the ones helping. Signups have been enabled again though for a limited time :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 thats a really cute idea! are you sure you won't get in trouble with copyright infringement or anything though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Leopets has been running for 5 years and Neopets hasn't tried to shut them down, so I doubt it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Amazing :( I want the code :( This post has been edited by a member of staff (Spritzie) because of a violation of the forum rules. Please keep your posts at 7 words or above. Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 leopets? what on earth is that? i haven't heard of them xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd love to join! I tried to sign up but I have no idea what the Join Code is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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