Petpage Applications Plus
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Welcome to
The Petpage App Guide,
Petpage Apps + Creating the perfect petpage application can be a challenge, but that's why we're here! We are here to help
you think of what to add to your application and how it should be done. I hope you enjoy our guide. If you have any questions, comments, or corrections/additions for the site, please neomail me
here. Thanks!
Before the Application
Plenty of work goes into the application, but lots of work comes before hand too. Think you're up to the challenge?
Before you start ANYTHING...
The one thing you
really need to understand is that you may or may not adopt your pet. You will be taking
hours out of your own time to apply for a pet you may never adopt. You
must understand this before applying. Applying for a pet is a choice. If you don't like the sound of this you are excused and you may leave at once. Get it? Got it? Good! Oh, one more thing... if an owner requires you to make a petpage application,
don't apply! It is against the rules to do that. That leads to the fact that you need to state somewhere in your application that you made the page by choice.
Now we may begin our guide!
STOP! I told you to read the rules! Did you?
Thinking and Dreaming
To start with you need to think about your dream! The more you think the more you long to have what you don't have. I have
always wanted a Faerie Draik, but I never adopted one. I decided to make an application. I was so into making my application that I worked hours on it. I never got my dream pet, but I tried
so much harder because of the days and nights I spent thinking about it. I loved them. I didn't care about the name, I just wanted a pet with a nice personality. Now you think about it. What is
your dream? Do you want a Faerie Draik like I do or are you longing for someone else? Do you want to adopt a Maraquan Jubjub or a Plushie Grundo? Now why do you want that pet? Now you don't you see how much
more you love your dream? Now go to the next section!
Life is but a dream...
Finding Your Dream Pet
Isn't this why you're here? Of
course it is! Finding our dreamie is a bit harder that expected. With this section of the guide I think you'll find your perfect companion in no time flat! Just don't expect to find what you're looking for right away, it can take days sometimes. Just don't give up, you can do it. First you have to think,
do I know where to look? It's okay if you don't because I'm about to tell you! The best place to look is the Pound Board, which is
here. Search for a topic that says
UFA or Up For Adoption. These boards belong to the owners of pets which are UFA. I would recommend finding a pet that doesn't cost millions of points to get/paint. For a beginner I would steer clear for Draiks, Krawks, and UCs or Unconverteds. Those pets will be applied for by
tons of people, many of them experienced with applications. I would probably aim for baby pets or pets with names that have _'s or #s. Those pets' values decrease to some people and aren't as sought after. This doesn't in any way mean no one wants them! It just makes it easier for you to adopt. I would recommend pets with colors worth under 1 million for beginners. Here is a good place to find those prices quick and easy!
Did you pick out a pet yet? Now we can move on.
I guess you won't be adopting me yet then huh?
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Reading the Rules
Now that you have your pet picked out, you need to read the rules! Can you follow them? If they ask for role players you best be a role player, otherwise you haven't a chance! Did they ask for an artist? Are you an artist? If the rules state that the due date is tomorrow, is it a good idea to apply? You need to think these things through! Read the rules
twice. Not once, twice. This ensures that you know everything there is to know about what the owner wants. If you don't comply there isn't a point to apply. Another thing owners commonly do is make a catch, or extra requirement. For example, when I put a pet up for adoption a few years ago I said you had to have something to do with a pickle somewhere in the story. Owners pick random things like this to ensure you've read their rules.
Rules are important!
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Contacting the Owner
Contacting the owner is a simple task that will actually be a first impression of you. You want to be literate and diplomatic when speaking to an owner. Don't
t|k l1k3 tH1s (can you say
SPAM?!) or
lik ths because you sound like a four year old. You also don't want to contact and owner saying
I'M APPLYING OK?! because you sound immature. Maybe
Hello there {Insert owner's name here}, I'm {Insert your name here} and I'd like to inform you that I will be making an application for {insert pet name here}. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to adopt your pet! Now, doesn't that sound much better? Of course it does! Wouldn't it stink to have an owner turn you down because you use chat speak? It would! Just talk like you would if you were in school and things will go smoothly.
Diplomacy is key!
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In the Application
Please note: These are optional sections. You may mix up the order or add your own sections. This is just a guide line!
The Layout
You want your intro to be the best possible in order to make a good impression on the owner. If you don't know HTML/CSS you still have no reason not to use a nice layout! If the owner allows it, you can use a premade. Here are a few sites that can help you:
Those are just simple CSS sites. If you know how to code you can create your own layout and just add a picture of the pet on the application. If you don't have any fancy programs, you can use MS Paint (I think most computers have it. Correct me if I'm wrong!) It is a simple program that you can easily use. That is all I had for a long time! There are also many free programs you can use, like GIMP, the program I use. Just look around. Don't forget, Neopets has a guide!
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The Intro
To
begin your application you need to
introduce the pet you're adopting and you need to tell what will be coming in your application. This is where you can begin
explaining what the reader can expect from the rest of the application. Are you going to have a section on art?
Tell us! Are you going to have a story?
Tell us! Just tell us what you will be doing. Oh, and don't forget to tell your name and say
welcome. We want our application to be personal and warming. Not just a lecture about yourself and what you want.
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About the Pet
For your first
real section, you need to talk about the pet you're adopting. You need to tell the pet's personality! Show what they like and dislike. Tell that the pet loves you and create a history. Make sure everything fits together, like a puzzle, and it makes sense. What's the pet like? Do they have friends? Hobbies? Likes? Dislikes? Pack as much stuff into this section as you can. This section shows creativity and devotion. You want to show that you
really love this pet! Also state that you love the pet for their personality as well as their looks. Remember that inside counts as well as outside!
It's all about ME!
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The Family
This is where you talk about your other pets. You can show that you care for your other pets and you can show that your other pets are important too. This is another section to let your creativity flow with. Keep it short and sweet. You want your last section to be longer. A few sentences about each pet will do just fine. Just be sure to let the reader know that everyone has a personality!
We're one "small" happy family!
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The Future
So what's going to happen if you adopt this pet? You can't solidly predict the future, but you can determine what will happen. What will be in the pet's future? Beauty contest? Art gallery? A petpage dedicated to them? A nice lookup? What ever you do be sure to say so. Just remember that lying doesn't do anything. The whole
I'm going to feed and play with ___ every day thing just doesn't work. Also be sure to give proof. If you are doing art have an art section later on. If you're going to buy stuff put it in your gallery or screenie it in your inventory. The owner wants to trust you so if you give them proof they have more reason to trust your words.
YOU have the power to change the future
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About You
Make two sections; a section about you off and on Neopets. People are interested in both. Don't give out personal information! Just talk about hobbies and favorite thinks. What are you a fan of? What's your age? That's what you can talk about off Neo. In your
On Neopets section you can talk about what you do when you're online_ how often you're on and things like that. Talk about your favorite games and how you make points. Talk about your Neofriends. If you have Neopets hobbies, such as chatting on a certain board or coding, please tell. We want to know what you do! Just talk! It's about yourself, who doesn't like this section? ;)
NOW it's time for you!
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Art
I hate to say it but art is a
HUGE plus! If you can't do art just make an attempt. If you're really
that bad you can always get fan art. Go back to the pound boards and look for a Fan Art board. Other people can make art for you. It's really easy to get art. I will admit, I'm horrible at art! I usually try a few pictures and then I get fan art. It's a great way to spice up your app! You can also make adoptables if you're good. I think it's fun to try!
Do what you're good at!
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Stories
This is where you get to write your heart out. This is an optional section but it shows creativity. I'm not a great writer either, but I try. Just make up a story! It could be about anything, a trip, a day-in-the-life-of, anything! Be creative and show what you can do. Just make sure there isn't anything about leaving the old owner because the pet didn't like them. Learn from my mistakes... xD
Let's write!
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Whatever Else
Make up a section!
Another section for creative people. Just be yourself. This is a helpful section because if you're really bad at things, like me, you can show what you
can do. Not much to explain here since you make it!
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The End
The Outro, the End, whatever you want to call it. Just make a few ending statements saying something like
I can't wait to adopt you! or something. Just a few sentences will do.
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Outside the Application
Everything here is completely and utterly
optional. I just believe that all of this
really gives you better chances and
really shows dedication!
Gallery
About the section :
There are quite a few things I will recommend you do
outside the application, but I think this is the most important. Make a gallery that is themed of your pet. Make the shopkeeper your pet and put items for the pet in it so the owner knows that you really will buy what you said you would and that you really will keep your new pet from starving. It is just another easy way to prove just how wonderful you are! =) Oh, and I can make you a layout if you need me to, just tell me!
I'm the shopkeeper, and the pet you're applying for!
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Lookup
About the section :
This is a great way to show off your coding skills if you stated you code and an amazing way to say
Hey! I love {Pet name here} THIS much!. If you need a lookup and can't make one feel free to drop me a line! I don't take random requests so please mention this page when NeoMailing me. I can make one for you if you need one, as a thnks for using my guide! You can also use simple CSS layouts for your guide. Here are a few of my favorites for lookups:
Here are some of me favorite CSS/HTML tutorials for lookups:
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