mrscasson Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Hi everyone, I have probably been playing Neopets on and off since 2000. My oldest account is from 2002 which TNT just helped me unfreeze and get back into. Currently, I have probably been on about a 5 year hiatus. The nostalgia of the site just keeps drawing me back That being said... it looks like the site is riddled with issues, even though it looks like they're actively trying to also improve it (in maybe the wrong areas). I am trying to play 5 year catchup. I see the Battledome and things that didn't work 5 years ago, still don't work. Flash doesn't work so how are people making the bulk of the Neopoints now? Support seems to have improved? Boards and guilds seem quiet. So what is keeping everyone playing? Is it just not what it used to be or is it all old-time players like me who keep coming back? Sorry for all the questions, I am just thinking out-loud. I wish there was a quick recap of the last 5 years and then maybe 20 years My accounts have been hacked and frozen so many times that I am scared to go on the boards and ask questions. So sad that the site is still not https! I don't understand why they haven't fixed it. So really looking for feedback and any major updates/things coming that I might've missed to keep me hopeful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duma Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Hi! And welcome back! To answer some of your questions: The battledome is very much alive with a neverending, 2 week cyclus, of obelisk battles, it's just the stealing that hasn't been fixed yet. Flash isn't working obviously but they are converting games (it's a slow process). I believe most people earn their neopoints with Trudy's, Food Club and restocking. I don't really use the boards so I don't know about that. Soon the Altador Cup will start if you're into that. So they're most likely working on converting those games atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista_214 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Hi mrscasson, you're in for a surprise! To add to the mod's comments. Avatars can still be earned but only those not gained through games. So pets mainly. I belong to an active guild, we're getting to know one another much better. We have contests to get the highest score on the games that are available. Like us you can compete against yourself by keeping a running score card. You won't be able to see your past scores at the moment. Wishing well, Food Club, and Battledome are working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellysundae Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi! Welcome. I'm active on the boards, on the Shenkuu hangout on Board 7 at least; and while I'm aware of seeing numerous comments from other people about how "dead" the boards are now, they seem to be comparing them to Neopets' heyday when the boards and guilds moved so fast it was impossible to keep up? We're on our 54th board during the current AC off-season; I'd not call averaging less than a week before needing a new board, dead, all a matter of perspective. Neoquest still works! Yay for the non-Flash content! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscasson Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi everyone, thanks for the feedback. As I am finding my way around, it does seem like it's still going strong, just in a different way. It'll be nice to see how they bring back the games - I mean those are necessary with their Avatars? And I like the facelift. Good to see some old and new faces around the site too. I am so happy though. When I cam back last week, I couldn't get into 4 of my 5 accounts. TNT helped me get into my main, and I got back into my side accounts yesterday. I am so bloody happy because some of those Neopets are 20 years old! How crazy is that (or maybe not so much). So I am really thankful that TNT is a bit more jacked than years back. jellysundae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secre Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Welcome back! I returned from a years long hiatus about this time last year... just in time for Flash to die! Food Club is definitely the go to as a np earner, particularly if you're back in your main and aged accoount. I've made some 30 million on it in less than a year... and then spent most of that on petpets but hey ho! You're back just in time for the Altador Cup as well. Which looks to be... interesting times shall we say. But if you can make the games work, you should be able to All Star by maxing a single game most days of the event (I did it last year maxing YYB and SOSD and taking weekends off). There are usually some decent prizes at the end of it all. The wearables, stamp and books usually sell well. I'm contrary and will be aiming for the Yooyu to add to my small but growing gallery. As you're back in an old account, make sure to check your SDB - you may have some hidden treasures that you can sell for a fortune. I did not. And as an extra hint - start stocking up on junk now. Charity Corner should be starting sometime after the AC; possibly August. You donate junk to get points and nice prizes. I made about 2 million selling my prizes last year and I only started stocking up as the event was announced. This year I've been more prepared and have something like 50k of items awaiting donation in my SDB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscasson Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 HI Secre, wow thanks for all the tips, especially the junk one! I just dumped everything in my Inventory but I'll be sure to go through my SDB carefully and keep it all from now on. I've rediscovered Food Club and yup, made 450k in 2 days. Good to be back Secre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secre Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, mrscasson said: HI Secre, wow thanks for all the tips, especially the junk one! I just dumped everything in my Inventory but I'll be sure to go through my SDB carefully and keep it all from now on. I've rediscovered Food Club and yup, made 450k in 2 days. Good to be back No worries - I got caught on the back foot last year by CC and had to spend about half a million just getting items as they all inflated in price!! I think I finished up with 16k in points, which wasn't bad for a last ditch effort. I should be well in excess of 70k points this year. I've probably spent more over the year on junk, but the prizes will hopefully be worth it. I tend to stick to the following point-cost ration: 1 point items: 10np and under 2 point items: 20np and under 4 point items: 200np and under 6 point items: 300np and under 8 point items: too expensive to buy as they sit around 1000np minimum and it isn't worth it. When CC is officially announced the prices sky rocket so 1 point items went for 30-50np, 2 point items 100-150np and 6 point items 700-1000np. So it's well worth stocking up now! The gold trophy requires 10k points, so you'll need a fair few items! mrscasson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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