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Read the answers to the most commonly asked Neopets questions this week in the Editorial section. Each week the most popular questions will be answered by one of the creators of Neopets, so keep checking back to stay updated.


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Destined For A Trophy?



Dice of Destiny is a game that requires mostly luck, but also a touch of strategy if you want to master it. Each round you start off with a set number of rolls. Every time you roll, you have the chance to clear the numbers at the top in any combination that adds up to the sum of the dice. For instance, if you roll a six, you can clear 6; or 5 and 1; or 4 and 2; or 3, 2, and 1. You want to clear the numbers 1 through 9 with as few...

New Spin on Spinacles



Now that you've got a grip of how to use your mouse and keyboard properly, along with knowledge of what the different spheres may do, you think you're ready to take on Spinacles. If you're like me, or anyone else who played a game like this for the first time, your first instinct will be to try to clear the level as soon as you can. While this strategy may work for other games, like Faerie Bubbles, it will not help you in achieving a high score...

Pet Trading Etiquette


"Did you seriously just offer that?," "Ummmm NO THANKS," "You'll NEVER get that for what you're offering!" Uh oh. Nobody likes to hear these types of comments, especially when you thought you found the perfect pet! So what are you doing wrong? This is a guide aimed toward those who understand the basics of pet trading and the Pound Chat Board, but may need a little help fine-tuning your trading interactions...

Other Stories
"The Greatest Scheme of Tor" by alexrae963 and sambundrick963
Tor was an experienced sword fighter and strategist, having countered many frightening foes: Kastraliss, the Juppie Plant Beast, Drackonacks, Ixi Raiders, and the Darkest Faerie herself; but nothing could compare to the awesome might and power that commanded fear over his family; the one and only—"Hi—Hi, M-Mommy," Tormund squeaked...

"Phorofor" by silent_snow
"Forgot to set the Chokato-festered bounds again. Customizable settings, my left ear!" She briefly reflected that being a robot was in no way all that it was cracked up to be. Sure, Dora had initially been excited with the change; who wouldn't have been? Unfortunately, she hadn't realized what being mechanical really entailed. "Pilot has been reminiscing for more than ten seconds," the synthetic voice said...

"The Kacheek Club: A Sabotage Story" by jenlin_25
"The yearly benefit is an effective way to raise money for the Pound. Instead of doing the usual walk-a-thon, I've decided to mix up the rules a bit. This year's benefit will center around doing various activities to earn Neopoints. Everyone will have exactly three days to raise as many Neopoints as you can. There will be four exclusive prizes for the person who raises the most Neopoints..."


Spin The Night Away!


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Sewage Surfer Trophy Guide
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Here goes nothing!

Idea by _plaxe_

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The Hero Society - #27
In which I thank ruff1298 for coming up with this story!

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Chokato: Fishing For Duceppe
We need some special bait to catch this one...

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