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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.


Quote of the Week


Take some time to chat with someone who wants a new friend. This may seem tedious to some, but you meet some of the greatest people on Neopets this way and you make someone and their pets feel welcome.


Game Avatars & You



At least I enjoyed playing the game. After a while I finally achieved a worthy score and got my first game avatar that I actually tried to get. Why did I share this little story? Well, it led me to realize what I really needed to acquire those seemingly impossible game avatars. Okay, so what did I need to do to get the avatar? This is what helped me achieve the necessary score...

The Spy Business



It’s deep within the heart of every Neopet. The need to be sneaky arises from time to time. It’s a dream shared by all--to be a spy. But, you can never seem to get there. You always get caught, you can’t seem to be quiet enough, and you lack that delicate reasoning. My friend, be disheartened no more, for the secrets about being a spy are about to be divulged...

Secrets of Brightvale Castle


From potions, to motes, to books, to fruits, any visitors that venture here are guaranteed to not leave empty handed. Yes, there are plenty of places of interest in Brightvale, but only one place is the subject of this article: Brightvale Castle. People who come to Brightvale get an excellent view of the castle...

Other Stories
"My Little Home Wrecker" by smudgeoffudge
Baby pets are naturally curious, and their curiosity can get them into a lot of trouble. Be warned, there is no force in Neopia more destructive than that of a baby Tonu. BabySmacks was one such Tonu. Her name was appropriate, as she was a baby and she smacked into most anything that got in her way. Sometimes she did this quite without meaning to, other times...

"A Sailor's Worth" by cyanocitta
As the hardy Kougra tied his sailboat up for the day, he could smell a storm coming. He hated to be leaving The Dauntless so early--it was only three in the afternoon--but it had to be done. A storm on Mystery Island was the single most dangerous natural disaster possible. The winds were already whipping up and stirring the seas, bending palm trees and sending islanders running...

"Once Upon a Time" by _sunset_phoenix
Once upon a dream, when time did not exist but yet stretched on forever like a living animal, Anna the Lupe twitched in her sleep and woke up, bounding alertly to her feet. The green field around her darkened, as the sun sank behind the flat horizon. For a while, the field was motionless; in her dream-state, Anna dared not move, but whimpered in fear. She could see nothing, but...


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Cosmic Collisions
What happens when Neopia meets up with a neighboring planet?

by fries682

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The 411 On Coffees and Teas
Is there really anything better than waking up to a snack of Jelly Coffee?

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The Music Master
But the Music Master did not mind any of this mess; indeed he wouldn't have it any other way. Rather, he sat serenely on a piano bench, watching the last few Neopians run past his shop...

by harry135535

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An Island Hidden in Mist
The icy cold pulled him down, forcing him into the murky depths. He spun, flipped, and could only tell that he was going down...

by ayame_23

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*Sigh*
Your owner really spoils you!

by dragons9rhapsody



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