Hints and Tips for NeoQuest by Solarys |  |
NeoQuest is NeoPets’ newest--and hottest--game available. But as I’ve glanced
at the bulletin boards in the past few days, I’ve noticed a lot of saying, "but
what is it?"
NeoQuest is
a role playing game (or RPG) that can be related to computer games such as "Baldur’s
Gate" and "Dungeons and Dragons". The basic story line of the NeoPets version
is this: Your pet is playing the computer game, and the main character is
a white Lupe that’s been transported one thousand years back in time. The Lupe’s
job is to find out why ‘old’ Neopia is overrun by ferocious monsters and creatures,
who is causing this mayhem, and to put a stop to them. There are a number
of non-player characters (NPCs) that give out hints, clues, and items to help
you on your mission.
There are five spheres, or types, of magic in the game. Fire, Ice, Shock, Spectral,
and Life, and each of them are usually associated with a colour (red, blue,
yellow, black, and white respectively). When you start a new game, you are given
seven skill points to distribute among the magics. Oh, and you can have up to
a maximum of four games going--one per pet. So, for example, I started a game
with my Lupe and gave him the following magical skills:
| Life: |
Shock: |
| - Life Weapons (level 2) |
- Shock Weapons (level 1) |
| - Field Medic (level 1) |
- Disable (level 1) |
| - Lifesteal (level 1) |
- Fortitude (level 1) |
Now, one might ask why I didn’t spread out my points into the Fire, Ice, or
Spectral spheres. I didn’t want to spread my skills too thinly; otherwise I’
ll have a harder time in the future trying to level up all of them consistently.
I chose Life to help me with healing because you don’t get very far if you’re
near death. Shock was to give me some offensive power, and I chose a Yellow
Wand to supplement that. This is a list of all the skills. You
should also keep in mind that you earn one new skill point with every level
that you gain, so some future planning is a good idea. For example, I’ ll probably
get Resurrection (Life sphere) next, then up Field Medic to level 2 after that.
You cannot raise the level of a skill if the prerequisite skill level hasn’t
been raised (i.e. I can’t make Lifesteal a level 2 until Field Medic is level
2).
Okay, you’ve gone through picking your magic skills and have chosen your first
weapon... now what? The best thing I can suggest is this: -explore-. The more
you explore, the more information you will learn. The more information you learn,
the easier it’ll be for you to figure out what your next step is in your quest
and where to go.
This is a basic rundown of Neopia city. In the centre you have the castle,
where you can find Eleus Batrin the weaponsmith. He can create rod-type weapons,
as well as provide you with general hints as to what you should do next. In
the northeast corner of the city is Lummock Sendent, another weaponsmith, who
sells basic rod weapons. If you want to get another wand, all you have to do
is get Lummock or Eleus the required items (and they’ll even tell you where
to look for them!). The southeast corner has the master armoursmith, Choras
Tillie. He will make you a Mirrored Force Field and Magic Robes if you also
get him the required items he asks for. In the southwest you can find Morax
Dorangis, Choras’s apprentice armoursmith who has set up shop for himself. While
Choras makes advanced armour, Morax will create you basic armour that is helpful
for the first bit of the game. His Energy Shield will protect you from physical
attacks, and Cloth Robes will protect you from magical attacks. Most of the
items of the previous four (Eleus, Lummock, Choras, and Morax) listed can be
found to the west of the city, in the nearby hills, and in the Dank Cave. Boraxis
the Healer can be found in the northwest corner of the city; go to him whenever
you’re low on health points and don’t have any potions on you.
There are three modes that you can play NeoQuest on: normal, hunting, and sneaking.
In normal mode you have an average chance of encountering an enemy; this is
ideal if you are simply exploring a new area. In hunting mode, you have an increased
chance of running into a monster; this is the best mode to be in if you’re trying
to level up. Sneaking mode produces a reduced chance of meeting a creature in
your travels; this is perfect if you ’re low on health points or don’t feel
like battling hordes of bad guys.
Here is a small list of objects an enemy might drop once they’ve been defeated:
- weak healing potion (heals 12 health points)
- standard healing potion (heals 32 HP)
- glowing stone
- Plains Lupe pelt
- black bear paw
- little yellow stone
To finish off my hints and tips, this is a list of suggested things to keep
in mind while playing:
1. The farther away from the city you travel, the stronger the enemies get.
2. The more creatures you defeat, the faster you will gain levels.
3. Collect items to have objects (such as the wands or armour) made; it seems
like a waste of time in the beginning, but they just might save your hide later
in the game.
4. Go back and talk to NPCs more than once. You might learn something new!
5. Have patience.
6. Have lots of fun helping out the white Lupe.
Good luck on your Quest!
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