Neopets Referral Program Guide

If you are enjoying your time in Neopia so much that you just have to invite some of your “real life” friends, you’ll be happy to know that doing so can get you some great rewards! Through the Neopets Referral Programme, you can invite your friends to play Neopets via email and get more and more prizes based on how many you can get to join!

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HOW TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

This process is very simple and all of the necessary information can be found on the Neopets Referral Programme homepage. There are two ways to get credit for referring friends, so we’ll go over each.

▻ Referring via email

The first way to refer friends is via email. As you can see, the form for sending an invitation is very simple:

Because the page is so old, one of the images is broken. Don’t worry!

Simply fill out your first name and your friend’s first name — do not add your last names, even if you are familiar! — and their email address. Then, they will receive an email that will instruct them on how to sign up for the site. When you send this, your Referral Stats (see the bottom-left corner of the image) will increase. This will also happen if your friend accepts your invitation and signs up for the site. You can keep track of how many referrals you have sent, and how many have been accepted by checking up on your Stats.

▻ Referring via URL

You can also refer people via a URL that will help them sign up for the site while also giving you credit for the invitation. You can post this URL on your blog, website, in emails, or wherever you like! You can reach this by scrolling down to the bottom of the Referral page:

Your Referral Stats will increase based on people that sign up for the site via your URL, but you won’t receive an increase in Referrals “Sent.”

Neopets Referral PRIZES

The more friends you successfully recruit to the site, the more prizes you will be eligible for! To accept any prize you are eligible for, simply click “Redeem Prizes” when the button shows up (meaning you have something to redeem). Below is a table of the rewards you can reap if you’re a successful recruiter:

Accepted Referrals Prize
1 broken_bag_np-8496636
500 NP
2 broken_bag_np-8496636
1000 NP
3 broken_bag_np-8496636
2000 NP
5 dubloon1-3926749
One Dubloon Coin
7 bd_botfae1_meta-7407275
a bottled faerie
10 broken_bag_np-8496636
5000 NP
15 dubloon3-3904185
Five Dubloon Coin
20 neoreferral_increasepetlevel-2664929
all of the Neopets on the referring account gain 1 level (i.e. your main account)
25 dubloon4-9260021
Ten Dubloon Coin
30 bd_botfae1_meta-7407275
one full set of bottled faeries
40  codestone7-8112951
seven tan codestones
50  petpetbrush_yellow-8204433
one basic Petpet Paint Brush
75  yellowpntbrsh-2786765
one basic Paint Brush
100  spottedpntbrush-5701745
one rare Paint Brush
150  broken_bag_np-8496636
150,000 NP
200  dubloon8-7177560
Two Hundred Dubloon Coin
250  labmap_07-1372331
Secret Laboratory Map set
300  broken_bag_np-8496636
1,000,000 NP
400  desertpaintbrush-9990134
one super rare Paint Brush
500  pot_draik_faerie-5394974
one Draik Morphing Potion

RULES

There are few official rules when it comes to referring but the most important thing to keep in mind is to follow basic common sense. For example, do not list your or your friend’s last names in the forms. For some more examples of what to avoid, read below:

  • Do not use the referrals to create your side accounts.
  • Do not use the referrals to create or have your friends create any accounts that have no intention of being used. This is the equivalent of spamming the site with accounts.
  • Make sure you’re allowed to post your referral URL on any page or off-site forum that you are a part of. It’s never okay to spam!
  • Do not send multiple referral emails unless your friend specifically asks that you re-send. It is important that you do not harass people with these emails, and remember that you do not get prizes based on sending referrals — only when they are accepted.
  • Do not lie to people about what a referral recruit entails. Using your invitation does not grant friends any special perks when they sign up, so don’t mislead them!

NOTES

  • You can only refer from your main account.
  • There are no more prizes after 500 successful referrals.
Last updated: 12/15/2024

The Neopian Times Guide

If you’ve ever wanted to hear about the happenings of Neopia, read some original comics, or perhaps ask TNT a question, you’re in luck because Neopia has its very own newspaper — The Neopian Times! This user-based “paper” is released every week by Saturday and is full of many informative and entertaining goodies. Read below to learn how to access the times, get published, and more!

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The Neopian Times mascot— the White Weewoo!

THE NEOPIAN TIMES: A (SHORT) HISTORY

The Neopian Times began being published in Winter 1999-2000. It looked much different than it does today! Before its revamp, it was a white page with simple bolded headers, and there were far fewer featured articles. Here is a snapshot of how The Times looked in its second issue:

Neopian Times
6 February 2000 issue, edited by “Josh” a.k.a. Mr Shankly

It included puzzles, comics, and stories/serials, all user-submitted, which is not too different than much of the content used today! As The Times became more refined in its design, it also added new regular articles like the Guild Spotlight.

The Times has gone through many revamps since becoming the slick and organized paper it is today. Its other notable format included a table of contents and this famous banner:

And of course, we cannot forget this fantastic and nostalgic layout!

Back when some entries were sent via email!

Today, this is what The Times looks like!

Issue 172 right in time for the holidays, as you can see!

There is a navigation bar in the top, right corner of the screen that can take you to the articles, short stories, and more if you’re looking for something specific. We’ll get more into those sections soon!

Past editors of The Times include Mr. Shankly and Felicia, a.k.a. Snowflake. Darcy, a.k.a. Droplet, is the current editor.

The Mascot

The White Weewoo is The Neopian Times mascot. It has been the unofficial symbol of The Times since 2003. In 2002, a user was adamant about achieving a White Weewoo petpet for one of her pets, to resemble Harry Potter’s white owl Hedwig. The user and her friends submitted tons of content to The Times, subtly and sometimes not-so-subtly mentioning a White Weewoo — which had yet to exist in Neopia — in order to push TNT to create one. The user achieved her goal on 28 October 2003 when the White Weewoo was officially released!

Neopian Times

CONTENT

The Neopian Times is a newspaper that features opinion and advice articles, stories and serials, comics, spotlights, and an editorial, all user-submitted. It is important that articles be entertaining, useful, informative, appropriate, and within the diegetic universe that is Neopia. There are important guidelines that need to be followed for every submission, otherwise a submitted article will be rejected. These guidelines are not content-based — you can certainly let your creativity run wild when it comes to submissions!

Articles

Articles in The Times cover a wide-range of informative content and activities in Neopia. These are non-fiction guides, streams of advice, and various information. Game guides are very popular articles, as well as guides on how to obtain certain tricky avatars such as Bon Appétit (from the Kelp restaurant) and guides on how to peruse different Neoboards with their particular lingo. These articles should always be truthful and verified, involve as much necessary information as possible, and be accessible for readers of all levels. This is a site for all ages, and it’s up to those who write articles for The Times to make some of the more difficult aspects of gameplay simpler so everyone can understand!
NOTE: Article word count = 1,000 minimum / 50,000 maximum

Short Stories and Serials

The Times features short stories and series of single stories, all fictional and written by users. The content of these stories must be completely within the world of Neopia and, with few exceptions, cannot involve anything that wouldn’t be found there; for example, if you were writing a story and a character was scared of a spider, they would actually need to be scared of a Spyder, because plain old spiders are not found in Neopia! It’s important that these stories be entertaining, whether they be happy or sad or funny or anything in between. Most importantly, they need to be original! There have been a lot of issues of The Neopian Times, and if a story is not original, it will easily be forgotten (if it can even get published)! Short stories are one of the original and most popular aspects of The Times.
NOTE: Short story word count = 1,200 minimum / 4,000 maximum
NOTE: Series word count = 1,5000 minimum per part / 50,000 maximum per part

Comics

The Neopian Times has its own page of comics that is arguably its best and most popular content every week. These comics are often very funny and make fun of some of the sillier happenings in Neopia, such as the behavior of trolls in the Pound Chat or feeding those troublesome kads. Controversy and light teasings are not off-limits and this mockery can be seen in the comics every week. Drawing talent is not necessary — as long as you try your best and the quality of the scan/image is nice, it doesn’t matter if you draw like a 2-year-old or if you draw like M.C. Escher. For those players that do not speak English as a first language, make sure the text in your image is grammatically correct since TNT will not edit the comic .jpg/.gif to fix spelling or grammar edits; post on the boards or ask a friend to double-check your image before you submit it!
NOTE: File size max = 2oo KB, 470 pixels maximum / .jpg and .gif only

Editorial

The Editorial is a very important part of The Neopian Times. Here, users and TNT can finally be on the same page about some things every week. Users can submit questions and Country Queen (CQ), the current Editorial editor, will pick and answer some questions for the following week. Because the editorial comes out every single week with The Times, many of the questions are very current and about current glitches or miscommunications. CQ generally does not answer questions that have been answered in past issues (such as inquiries about KeyQuest, which is a very popular question). If you ask a question but do not want your username to be displayed alongside the question, for whatever reason, simply mention this at the end of your question and your UN will be removed.
NOTE: While getting an article, story, or comic published in The Times will get you a trophy for your lookup, having a question answered in the Editorial does not award a trophy or count towards the avatars.

GUIDELINES AND SUBMISSIONS

There are very important guidelines and rules when it comes to what sort of content makes its way into an issue of The Neopian Times. While I mentioned the word limits above, there are a lot of other rules. Some brief guidelines can be found on the submissions page. Otherwise, let’s go over some of the DON’Ts in depth!

  • All Neopets rules apply to The Neopian Times.
  • Mild cartoon violence is acceptable, but no blood, gore, etc. is permissible.
  • All content of stories, serials, and (most) comics needs to be realistic to the Neopian universe. This means that things/people/Neopets/items/etc. that do not exist in Neopia should not be part of stories, including but not limited to male Faeries, most technology outside of the Virtupets Space Station (this includes video games, telephones, and televisions), vehicles like cars and planes, police, incurable disease, non-existent pet colors, Neopia origin stories, and any animal, hybrid, or creature that could not be found in Neopia.
  • All spiritual and political topics are not allowed, including but not limited to religion, politics, seances, cults, and origin stories.
  • Adult topics are not allowed, including but not limited to child custody battles, excessive death, prisons, and romantic relationships.
  • Any mentioning of the existence of Jelly World is not allowed.
  • Users should not mention on-site penalties like being frozen or silenced, unless they are mentioning it off-hand or briefly in a guide. Rules should also not be listed or explained, as it is up to users to read the official rules and not rules that have been summarized by others.

Once your appropriate submission is sent in, you will receive a word from the editor in 3-10 days with a neomail that explains if your submission has been accepted, rejected, or held over for a possible future issue. The reasons for rejection will be listed, and you do have the option of “fixing” your submission and re-submitting. If your article is being held over, you do not need to re-submit; rest assured that they have it, and you’ll hear back about it (again) soon!

You can co-write articles with your NeoFriends. Simply add their UN to the authors’ box when you are submitting your piece and you both will receive eligible trophies and avatars if the piece is published!

TROPHIES AND AVATARS

Being published in The Times definitely pays off! Any published author gets a shiny golden trophy for their lookups:

Neopian Times Trophy
Neopian Times Champion! Good job!

If you get published multiple times, the amount of trophies you have won’t grow, but underneath your trophy will say x2, x3, x4, etc., based on how many times you’ve been published.

There are also two beautiful avatars that can be “won” from submitting to The Neopian Times. But don’t get your hopes up too quickly because these are tough to get and take a lot of dedication and patience!

Neopian Times AvatarGet published in The Neopian Times 10 times.

Get published in one of The Neopian Times’ every 50 issues,
i.e. issues ending in ’00’ or ’50’ (beginning since Issue 200).

Getting published in “landmark” issues like #300, #350, etc. can get those authors some other interesting and special awards, such as the prized Neopian Times White Weewoo Plushie!

NOTES

  • You can access past issues in the The Neopian Times archive, and issues 1 to 150 at this archive.
  • Chet Flash is a name you might see in The Times. He was created by the Neopian Times Writers’ Forum for really no reason besides to have a never-before-seen-nor-heard character that could be namedropped every once in a while. You may see his signature line, “Chet Flash wuz here,” but you’ll never see the man himself!
  • The editor and artists pick the images that are displayed with the stories and articles in The Times. The images that are displayed with the stories are generally original, unique images never before seen!
Last updated: 12/15/2024

Neopets Bagatelle

Neopets Bagatelle is a unique and entertaining game set in the eerie yet intriguing Deserted Fairground. It offers players the chance to toss a Mootix onto a wooden board and win various prizes based on where it lands. Despite its simplicity, the thrill of potentially winning a jackpot keeps players coming back. This guide will cover everything you need to know about Bagatelle, including gameplay mechanics, strategies for maximizing your chances, prize breakdowns, and insights into the game’s appeal.

Bagatelle

What is Neopets Bagatelle?

Bagatelle is a game of chance that requires players to toss a Mootix onto a board with multiple slots. The slots vary in prize value, with players hoping to land in the higher-value slots for a better payout. While the game does not offer trophies, it can lead to significant rewards, especially if you’re lucky enough to hit the jackpot.

Bagatelle Gameplay Mechanics

How to Play

  1. Entry Fee: To play Bagatelle, you must pay an entry fee of 250 Neopoints. Players can participate up to 20 times a day, allowing for ample opportunities to test their luck.
  2. The Toss: Once you pay the fee, the owner of the Bagatelle stand will toss a Mootix onto the wooden board.
  3. Landing in Slots: The Mootix will land in one of the sixteen slots at the bottom of the board. Each slot has a specific prize associated with it, which players will receive based on where the Mootix lands.

bagatelle neopets

Bagatelle Prize Slots Overview

The following is a breakdown of the prizes associated with each slot in Bagatelle:

SlotPrize Value
Slot 1Nothing
Slot 25 Neopoints
Slot 350 Neopoints
Slot 4250 Neopoints
Slot 51,000 Neopoints
Slot 62,000 Neopoints
Slot 73,000 Neopoints
Slot 84,000 Neopoints
Slot 95,000 Neopoints
Slot 1010,000 Neopoints
Slot 1120,000 Neopoints
Grey/White StarsA random prize (varies from 1,000 Neopoints to millions)
Gold StarThe jackpot

Strategies for Playing Bagatelle

While Bagatelle is primarily a game of chance, there are strategies players can employ to enhance their overall experience:

1. Understand the Odds

  • It is crucial to understand that landing on a slot greater than 6 is rare. The best strategy is to manage your expectations and recognize that significant wins will likely come from the slots on the left side of the board.

2. Know Your Limits

  • Since you can play Bagatelle up to 20 times a day, set a limit for how much you are willing to spend. This helps prevent excessive losses while allowing you to enjoy the game.

3. Maximize Your Plays

  • If you want to play the maximum 20 times, ensure that you budget 5,000 Neopoints for the entry fees. This will give you the best chance of hitting a lucrative payout.

4. Keep an Eye on the Jackpot

  • The gold star jackpot offers the most substantial reward and is worth aiming for, even if the odds are low. Celebrate any wins, but remember that consistent profit is unlikely.

The Appeal of Neopets Bagatelle

Bagatelle offers a mix of nostalgia, simplicity, and excitement that appeals to many players. Here are some reasons why Bagatelle remains a popular choice in Neopia:

1. Nostalgic Gameplay

  • The game’s retro feel and straightforward mechanics hark back to classic fairground games, making it a charming throwback for long-time players.

2. Low Stakes

  • With a low entry fee, players can enjoy the game without significant financial risk. This accessibility allows everyone to participate, regardless of their current Neopoint balance.

3. Potential for Big Wins

  • The possibility of winning the jackpot or significant Neopoints keeps players engaged. The thrill of a big win is always enticing, making each toss an exciting event.

4. Social Interaction

  • Bagatelle is often played in conjunction with other games at the Deserted Fairground. Players can share their experiences, strategies, and wins with friends, adding a social element to the game.

Common Myths and Misconceptions

Despite its simple mechanics, Bagatelle is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Here are some common ones debunked:

1. The Luck Factor

  • Some players believe they can influence where the Mootix lands by timing their tosses. In reality, the outcome is entirely random, and no amount of strategy will change the odds.

2. Guaranteed Wins

  • Many newcomers think that playing Bagatelle will inevitably lead to profit. However, due to the high likelihood of landing in lower-value slots, consistent wins are unlikely.

3. Hidden Secrets

  • Players often look for hidden strategies or secrets to Bagatelle, but the game’s mechanics are straightforward. The best approach is to play for fun rather than for profit.
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Conclusion

Neopets Bagatelle offers a delightful escape into the whimsical world of the Deserted Fairground. With its simple mechanics, nostalgic appeal, and potential for big wins, it provides a unique gaming experience for players. By understanding the game’s layout, employing smart strategies, and managing expectations, you can make the most of your time in Bagatelle. So grab your Mootix, pay your entry fee, and enjoy the thrill of the toss—who knows, you might just hit the jackpot!

Last updated: 12/15/2024

Neopets 200m Peanut Dash

Neopets 200m Peanut Dash is a game where you control a small Puppyblew, chasing after a thrown peanut and jumping over obstacles. If you’re lucky enough to get a high score, 200m Peanut Dash might reward you with this shiny trophy.

200m Peanut Dash trophy

How to Play 200m Peanut Dash

When starting a game, you’re shown an Elephante and a Puppyblew. You need to press the left and right arrow keys, alternating, as rapidly as you can. Doing so will make the Elephante’s face become progressively more red; the redder you can get it, the better. When it’s very red, you can press the up arrow key to shoot a peanut.

After you shoot the peanut, you will begin to control the Puppyblew. You’ll start running; the right arrow key will make you go faster, the left arrow key will slow you down, and the up arrow key will let you jump. Control your speed to match the speed of the peanut, and you’ll need to jump over the various obstacles that the game presents to you. Obstacles are anything that aren’t just grass.

The game lets you get a peanut three times before the game ends. Your score is determined by how many obstacles you jump over, some bonus combos that you’ll see something about here soon, and the distance the peanut travels before you catch it. Note that if you don’t manage to catch the peanut when it falls, you don’t get any points for all the distance that you ran, so catching it is very important.

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200m Peanut Dash Combos

To get a high score, you need to all three of the peanuts are thrown – and you also need to make use of combos. Combos are trick jumps that you perform while jumping over obstacles that are in your way. At the end of each level, you get five points for every obstacle that you jumped over; if you use combos, that number can switch to ten or even fifteen points per obstacle. Here are the combos that you can perform:

left, up, right: To do this combo, you need to do exactly what it says in the name: press the left arrow key, then the up arrow key, and then the right arrow key. They need to be pressed quickly, otherwise the game won’t register it as a combo. Performing this combo will award you with five points.

right, up, left: The exact opposite of the above combo, this one requires you to start with the right arrow key, then the up arrow key, and finish with the left arrow key. This combo also awards you five points.

left, right, left, right, up: Press left, then right, then left, then right, and finally up to make this combo. Doing so will reward you with ten points.

right, left, right, left, up: This is the final combo to be listed; press right, left, right, left, up to activate it. You will receive ten points upon completion.

200m Peanut Dash Tips

-If you trip over any obstacles throughout a game, it’s unlikely that you’ll get a score high enough for a trophy. So practice a lot, to the point where you don’t trip.

-Likewise, don’t do any normal jumps over the obstacles – always do combo jumps. You need the points from the combos.

Neopets 200m Peanut Dash Cheats

200m Peanut Dash

This may look like an obstacle, but you can just walk over it – it won’t trip you up.

Last updated: 12/22/2024

Neopets Attack of the Slorgs

Attack of the Slorgs is one of Neopia’s fun yet challenging games, where your main goal is to stop a relentless stream of Slorgs from devouring a farm’s precious crops. The combination of fast-paced gameplay and strategic shooting makes this game a hit for Neopets enthusiasts looking for a shiny trophy. However, its technical issues can make even starting the game a tricky feat.

Attack of the Slorgs


Getting Started: How to Load Attack of the Slorgs

One of the biggest hurdles with Attack of the Slorgs is getting it to load. Since it’s a Shockwave-based game, it may not work on most modern browsers. But don’t worry—there are some methods that players have found helpful:

  1. Try Firefox: Open the game in Firefox and refresh a few times if it doesn’t load. You can also try opening it in a new tab or window simultaneously; sometimes, this odd trick works.
  2. Use Opera or Safari: These browsers occasionally handle older Shockwave games better.
  3. Persistence is key: Keep trying different combinations of browsers and tabs until it works. Sadly, there’s no universal fix due to the outdated nature of Shockwave.

Attack of the Slorgs Basics

Once you’ve successfully loaded the game, you’ll find yourself on a farm. Your task is to prevent the line of Slorgs from reaching the crops.

  • Controls:
    • Use the left and right arrow keys to aim the cannon.
    • Press the space bar to fire.
  • Objective:
    Shoot Slorgs into the line to create groups of three or more Slorgs of the same color. When you match a group, the Slorgs will disappear, slowing their progress.
  • Lives:
    You start with three lives, and if the Slorgs reach the crops three times, it’s game over.

What to Expect During Levels

The Slorgs follow a winding path toward the crops. At the start of each level, you’ll have a helpful laser guide showing where your shots will land. This disappears after a short time, so you’ll need to practice your aim. The line of Slorgs will continue until you clear enough to complete the level.


Special Slorgs and Powerups

Occasionally, you’ll encounter unique Slorgs that can either help or hinder your progress. Here’s a breakdown of the special types:

  • Slowdown: Temporarily reduces the speed of the Slorg line.
  • Multislorg: Adds more Slorgs to the line. Avoid using this unless you’re confident in handling the extra Slorgs.
  • Super Slorgerizer: Destroys two Slorgs on either side of where it hits.
  • Slorg Block: Stops all Slorgs behind it for a short time. Be quick, as the block disappears after a while.
  • Puddle Water: Turns all Slorgs into the same color, making it easier to clear large sections.
  • Slorg Destruct: Eliminates all Slorgs behind the impact point.

Pro Tips for Success

  • Shoot the Quiggle: Occasionally, a Quiggle pops out of the hole on the left. Hitting him rewards you with an extra 25 points. Stay sharp—he appears briefly!
  • Discard unwanted shots: If the cannon gives you an unhelpful color or powerup, fire it away from the line to avoid interfering with your progress.
  • Clear the screen: If you manage to remove all the Slorgs during a level, you’ll earn bonus points. This is easiest with the Puddle Water powerup or some lucky combinations early in a level.

Attack of the Slorgs Cheats

Cheats can give you an edge when the game gets tough. Here are two handy codes:

  1. Extra Life: Type marrow during gameplay to gain an extra life. Note: this cheat only works once per game.
  2. Laser Guide: If you miss the laser guide after it disappears, type chargex4 to temporarily bring it back. You can repeat this cheat as many times as needed, even for the entire game.

Attack of the Slorgs


Final Thoughts

Attack of the Slorgs combines fast reflexes with strategic thinking, making it a rewarding game for players who manage to master its mechanics. While loading issues may test your patience, overcoming them can pave the way for hours of Slorg-popping fun and the chance to earn a coveted trophy. So grab your keyboard, aim that cannon, and defend those crops!

Last updated: 12/15/2024