 | Your questions answered!
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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Quote of the Week
Contrary to popular belief, Xandra wasn’t fully conscious of her imprisonment in stone, but neither was it like being knocked out. She had slept, and she had dreamed.
Top Souvenirs You Can’t End Your Vacation Without
Travelling is a great way to spend your free time, especially with the vastly different lands Neopia has to offer. But just as unique as these lands are the souvenirs you can find. We’ve found some of the best, can't-miss souvenirs to make sure you pick up on your trip! Each land has a suggestion for a practical item as well as a souvenir so downright silly you can’t head home without it.
Altador
Souvenir 1: Altador Cup - The Board Game
Altador is known for the World-of-Neopia-famous Altador Cup. Whether you visit to see a match or choose to go in the offseason, this item is a great way to remember your time there.
Souvenir 2: Fancy Altadorian Mustard
There has to be something special about this mustard, and we hope other lands can catch up to it.
Brightvale
Souvenir 1: Brightvale Castle Building Blocks
You’re never too old for building blocks.
Souvenir 2: Framed Photo of Brightvale Fruits
This would be a great conversation piece in your Neohome!
Darigan Citadel
Souvenir 1: Darigan Dough
So many possibilities! But trust us when we say it doesn’t taste as good as it smells.
Souvenir 2: Darigan Sock Puppet
Awwwww, look at how cute Lord Darigan is!
Faerieland
Souvenir 1: Faerieland Bucket And Spade Set
Perfect for the next time you go to the beach!
Souvenir 2: Sinking... |
Let the Good Times Roll: Why Dice-A-Roo Is the Best!
Dear reader (who I also assume is a Blumaroo enthusiast, as any logical person is), I must ask you a few questions. Do you tire of staring into the void of the Wheel of Monotony, hoping for something other than a stinking Kacheekers Poster? Have you ever wasted 600 NP on a scratchcard only to be told “Better luck next time!” for the hundredth time from that annoying Wocky? Do you enjoy Neopoints, lottery tickets, or the sweet taste of a Strawberry Milkshake after narrowly avoiding a skull of doom?
Well, friend, allow me to introduce you (or reintroduce you, or possibly even re-re-reintroduce you) to the most underrated yet over-clicked dice game in all of Neopia: Dice-A-Roo.
Yes, I’m talking about Dice-A-Roo, that weird little game tucked away on Roo Island, presided over by a smiling Blumaroo king with a suspiciously chaotic sense of fairness. This game has it all: mystery, excitement, the thrill of victory, and the agony of clicking one too many times and watching your dreams explode in a puff of skull smoke. And the very best part? Neggs. Have you SEEN the price of Neggs lately with the rate of inflation?
Now, I know what you’re thinking, right? “This Neopian Times author doesn’t have any idea what they’re talking about, Dice-A-Roo is just a random click-fest! It’s pointless!” And yes... |
 | An Altador Cup Reading List for the Grey Year
Hello Altador Cup fans! I'm Al, the President of the Officially Unofficial Team Altador Fan Club. As you can imagine, this year is a tough one for all of us. With the Grey Curse continuing to impact Neopians everywhere, this year’s Altador Cup season is going to look a lot different than what we’re used to. Without Yooyuball to watch, slushies to sling, and noise to make, you may think there’s not much you can do to get into the spirit of the cup. Let me assure you, that is not at all the case! We may have to wait until next year to cheer on our teams, but until then, there’s a whole trove of Altador Cup literature to keep you entertained!
So what are you waiting for, fellow fans? You're going to want to add the following books to your to-be-read lists, pronto!
A Fans Guide to the Altador Cup
True to its name, this box set... |
| Other Stories |
"The River Guardian" by the_academy_awards
Neopets crossed her bridge all the time on their way to the mountains beyond the village.
Technically, Elerya was supposed to ask them to state their business, then grant or deny passage while taking tribute. That was her job, as a minor river spirit.
Unfortunately for her job, the girl group A*CAR*A was livestreaming a Get Ready With Me, which was far more important than -
“Excuse me.”
The Maraquan Krawk sunk a little deeper into her river, under her bridge.
“Ex-excuse me -”
Casting an annoyed look at the bridge above, Elerya turned down the sound on her phone. Aeki was talking about her moisturiser, made with herbs that only grew on a mountain in -
“I can hear your phone!”
So much for that. Groaning, she surfaced to see a Korbat with a very large messenger bag over his shoulder. “What?”
They were taken aback, but continued. “I come to seek the wisdom of Kaoro in the mountains and ask permission to cross your bridge unharmed.” They rifled in their bag. “I come bearing -”
She... |
"The King of Games" by ningkov1
King Roo excitedly hopped back into his chambers with his new board game held tightly in his paws. Alongside the letters he usually received from citizens of Roo Island, there was this mysterious board game, shiny with the words “Roomanji” across the top. Blumaroos in colours he had never seen before decorated the cover, smiling up at him and inviting him to play.
He wanted to enjoy the game with others of course, but first he needed to check it out on his own. Slowly, he lifted the lid, surprised and delighted by the sudden music that filled his room. Steady drums danced in the air, along with the smell of grass and dirt.
“How realistic! I need to send for whoever made this game!!! What a genius!!” King Roo was about to flip the box over to see if the name of the maker or company was anywhere, when suddenly he started to feel strange. His head pounded, his fur itched, and when he tried to call out for help, leaves fell out of his mouth. He wondered if this was some kind of incredible... |
"An Unexpected Journey" by firefoxtails
Rosemary sat at her desk and sighed, gazing around her room. She was totally, utterly bored. The little Red Usul had nothing to do; her chores (sweep the floor, put away the dishes) were finished, her homework was done, and her parents were still at work. She was fortunate that she was old enough to be left alone. Until last year, she had spent her after-school hours at a babysitter's house, along with half a dozen other youngsters. She recalled that every afternoon had been a scene of barely controlled bedlam, with kids tripping over each other and making so much noise that their sitter, Miss Johnson, frequently put her hands over her ears in feigned exasperation, calling loudly for "Silence, children!" Her pleas rarely worked.
Well, things were silent now, thought Rosemary, sighing again. She was an only child and had lived in the same house in Neopia Central all her life. Her parents worked in the deep catacombs - her mother, Sarah, was a Blue Poogle who worked... |
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 Thieves Alike
A year had passed since the arrangement between the four thieves was set into motion. Their bond grew stronger by the day and their execution of obtaining items for the Employment Agency remained flawless.
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