icedragonair Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 So lately I have been working on the "Evil coconut" avatar, playing coconut shy. But even before that I came across this http://www.thedailyn...nut-shy-theory/ article on the coconut shy theory, which basically states that if you play enough there's quite a bit of chance of winning. Or at least you wont loose too much money while you wait. I have been playing every day for over a month and have yet to even knock one down. Perhaps I just have bad luck, or that person had very good luck. So I wanted to ask what are your experiences with coconut shy? Have you won and how long did you play? Since a 2 people trial pool is less that accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca~ Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I played it on and off for a number of years, and then daily for several months before finally knocking one down, I guess that I more or less broke even over time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtbrk Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I played it a few random times, got the avatar, and never played it again. Hopefully he's nice to you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritzie Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I quit after I got the avatar, but I decided even if I lost all of my NP each day (which never happens, I generally lose about half, or less. Some days I make a profit) it's only 2k, which isn't that much, considering you could win 10k (or 500k if you make it explode) and the coconut, which most sell for around 90-99k. I've started playing again, almost daily, and I'd say in the last month, I've knocked a coconut down probably 5-6 times in that amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domsim Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I actually re-added this to my dailies only a few days ago, as the 100k prize pool (10k + item) more than covers the play fee. From memory it took me a few weeks to finally knock one down to get the avatar, just keep at it :) And I found that the clicking the 'a' (of 'again') method works pretty welll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacow Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I don't play very often - mainly because I forget. Though before I had the avatar, I played regularly. I also always aim for the same coconut: The one in the middle, because then I don't have to move the mouse and can just keep clicking without having to aim. I position the hand so that the pointy thing where the finger bends lines up with the tear in the background. But I've only knocked down the coconut once, maybe twice, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca~ Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I quit after I got the avatar, but I decided even if I lost all of my NP each day (which never happens, I generally lose about half, or less. Some days I make a profit) it's only 2k, which isn't that much, considering you could win 10k (or 500k if you make it explode) and the coconut, which most sell for around 90-99k. I've started playing again, almost daily, and I'd say in the last month, I've knocked a coconut down probably 5-6 times in that amount of time. I will never figure out how you became so good at Coconut Shy. XD jurassicshark, Spritzie, Mouseykins and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Warblers Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I can hit it & make it shake a little everytime =) Never knock one down tho. So I ll keep trying too. However, I believe mostly it's about luck, nothing else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 When I decided to actually try for the avvie, I played the max throws everyday using that method and got the avvie in about a week. I still play the max/day when I remember/feel motivated (which isn't often :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koralis Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I've been playing everyday for the last 3-4 months after I read that article and I haven't knocked one down yet :( I can hit it/make it shake, but that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilshadowdweller Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 After two-three months I got it! I continued to play it afterwards, and I've won it quite a few times. Keep on playing, it's actually not too costly!!! You'll get it soon. It's much easier than a lot of the other random avatars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedragonair Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Oh so people are knocking them down, just a few of us got really bad luck (its nice to know though, that I'm not wasting my time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurassicshark Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I got mine within a month or so of playing every day. After I got the avatar, I stopped playing but I've just recently decided I'd start playing again so I can try and knock some more down over time. If I manage to knock any more coconuts down, I'll be able to add them to my stamp album without paying just under 100k per coconut. I figured over time it may help me with that. You'll get there soon, keep trying. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pang Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I played only for the avatar for about 5 months. Never play them again. And I am telling you 5 months is nothing compare to the wheel of knowledge avie that I have been trying for at least 2 years with no success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeló Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 it's a nice daily and you will win eventually ... I'm not as lucky as Spritzie but in total I have knocked the Coconut 3 times ... so once a year :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerew Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wow I must have been lucky... I got the avatar the very first day I ever played. And then I never played it again haha! Keep trying, I'm sure you'll get it eventually :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole C Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Wow I must have been lucky... I got the avatar the very first day I ever played. And then I never played it again haha! Keep trying, I'm sure you'll get it eventually :) YOU ARE EXTREMELY LUCKY! I have been playing it on and off for the past half a year and only started playing it daily in December. Until now, I only managed to give the center coconut a good shake but never knock it off. I am using the 'a' of the again button strategy as well. But I still miss the coconut maybe 4 out of 20 throws each day? Seems like I have extreme bad luck :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Warblers Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I just got it, at the very least expected moment. I have not played the game for a long time, then I clicked on the game today for an unknown reason ..... I would never think of getting an avvie after like 4 tries or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I played it just now and managed to hit the nut for the most part and shook it twice. I aim for the leftmost one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroticRequiem Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I dont think it is bad luck. I usually use this theory and rarely do I knock down a coconut but sometimes I do finish with earning a few extra NP. Knocking down the coconut is completely random though. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysera Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I knocked it down twice in a week just recently, but before that, I had spent a month without knocking one down. I think it's completely random. The person who wrote the theory was just lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I've been throwing 20 stones every day for the past two years. I think the game hates me :P I've also been playing Dice-A-Roo every day until my pets bore of it since like October and no luck with it. Neopets just doesn't want me to have any avatars lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedragonair Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 I've been throwing 20 stones every day for the past two years. I think the game hates me :P I've also been playing Dice-A-Roo every day until my pets bore of it since like October and no luck with it. Neopets just doesn't want me to have any avatars lol. I know the feeling. Test of strength too. Neopets seems to love random challenges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorna Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have been playing it off and on for years and still don't have the avatar, maybe I should play more often :) This topic has been edited by a member of staff (Vyvren) because of a violation of the forum rules.Please do not bump topics that are no longer relevant.Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules.Per the reason above, this topic has been LOCKED. Please contact Spritzie if you have any questions regarding this action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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