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Post by Stephanie (swordlilly) on Oct 12, 2023 12:00:57 GMT -5
It occurs to me that even though Illusen's prize shop has the more desirable top prize (which fits best into an elite battler's arsenal since the heal is percentage-based), Jhudora's prize shop has a lot of items that are better for a beginning-mid battler. Jhudoras Potion is a really good mid-level bomb. Even the Dark Faerie Bow (at 11 icons) is a fine constant to start with; better than the oft-recommended Scroll of Ultranova (nearly 10 icons).
I wonder why TNT didn't put Illusens Gems into Illusen's prize shop. That would've been a much better beginning constant (at 10 icons) than Illusens Hip Blade (6 icons).
Anyway, sunbathr has a board going in Site Events suggesting that the recycling capsules be put into both prize shops. I like that idea; it would put more r99s into circulation. Right now there aren't enough being circulated to make a meaningful dent in stamp prices.
Another option would be to make the recycling into a daily (sans prize shop), so you could toss any 30 pieces of junk and get a capsule. That would ensure a slow, steady trickle of r99s into the economy over time and keep prices stable.
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Post by PFA on Oct 12, 2023 14:31:10 GMT -5
I got another cheap FFQ today, makeover arc is complete:
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Post by doctortomoe on Oct 12, 2023 22:07:52 GMT -5
I think I'm almost out of stockpiled R102ish items.
With how much of a packrat I am, I didn't expect that.
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Oct 13, 2023 12:12:01 GMT -5
New dialogue available to view. Visit Moltara after speaking to Illusen/Jhudora for more info
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Post by Gelquie on Oct 13, 2023 15:03:41 GMT -5
After reading the new dialogue, it's feeling more plot-y and less "excuse for a Charity Corner." I'm really liking it, to be honest! It's on the nose about climate issues, but in a way where that's the plot, and not condescendingly, it just feels honest. Plus, really liking the dynamic between Illusen and Jhudora over time. Though yeah, I wasn't keen on the implication that Jhudora and Illusen are exes. I'll be honest, I don't 'ship it. They always struck me as the long-time enemies vibe, at its softest like the high school cliquey person you don't get along with and never get close with anyway no matter what the after-school specials tell you. (That, or they are rivals, but they are petty rivals competing to see who can create the largest hoard of random stuff.)
That said, taking this characterization of the two, I really like how they bounce off of each other, and how they play good-cop bad-cop and remind each other to step back or take a break. And I like the further illumination on why they broke up. Seems like Illusen is less willing to open up or be fully honest to Jhudora. (...And in my headcanon for the two, I can't imagine why. >> But in this context, it feels more like something happened.) I can see it in their interactions though. Jhudora is more blunt and to the point, Illusen tries for a gentler approach but in the process gets more hedge-y. One can easily grate on the other for that. Also, I don't think I said it here, but I went for Team Jhudora. Wanted to anyway for the Aesthetic (TM), because I feel more Dark Faerie all the time, and then when I learned that they were granting Illusen's top prize (which I still don't feel great about, that was still earnable >>) but not Jhudora's, well... I kind of joined Jhudora's out of spite. xP And I do like how Jhudora's side is getting more powerful; it started out very one-sided, but Jhudora's side has grown. Illusen or Jhudora, I don't feel like Illusen's Staff should have been a prize. Kind of sets a tone and an obvious bias for a side. Plus, like I said, the Staff is still earnable and would feel like an achievement. But people have talked about it and I'm not too keen on joining a debate otherwise, so I'll leave my opinion there. xP Also, kind of enjoying how the intent is to pick up trash around Neopia to be Sustainable and Eco-Friendly, yet we're mostly tossing omelettes, which have huge use and never go to waste like other junk items. xP Game mechanics are funny that way.
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Post by Breakingchains on Oct 13, 2023 17:37:45 GMT -5
I also enjoyed this scene. Noticeable uptick in the dialogue quality compared to other semi-recent events, and I'm enjoying Jhudora and Illusen's dynamic and the hints at their history.
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Post by doctortomoe on Oct 13, 2023 17:40:22 GMT -5
Today's plot step is pretty much the following:
How I defeated pollution with the power of love Step 1: I realized it's impossible to defeat pollution with the power of love Step 2: The power of incredible violence
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Post by downrightdude on Oct 13, 2023 17:47:34 GMT -5
Today's plot step is pretty much the following: How I defeated pollution with the power of love Step 1: I realized it's impossible to defeat pollution with the power of love Step 2: The power of incredible violence
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Post by Gelquie on Oct 13, 2023 17:59:36 GMT -5
Today's plot step is pretty much the following: How I defeated pollution with the power of love Step 1: I realized it's impossible to defeat pollution with the power of love Step 2: The power of incredible violence Occasionally I see quotes like these that really make me want to revive Memorable Quotes. xDD Also, had a very long walk today and I realized. Y'know, we haven't heard from Malkus Vile since the Hunt for the Crown plot, back in the early 2000s. Not that there's any reason to think he wouldn't still be around, but no one's touched him as a villain since then.
I'm pretty excited for that. There's so much potential to him that has been unused for decades.
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Post by charming thievery on Oct 13, 2023 20:48:38 GMT -5
I also enjoyed this scene. Noticeable uptick in the dialogue quality compared to other semi-recent events, and I'm enjoying Jhudora and Illusen's dynamic and the hints at their history. Agreed! They both have their own distinct voices and the characterization for each is spot on, IMO. I'm really enjoying this! But with how good the dialogue has been, I'm slightly rueful about choosing Illusen over Jhudora because I'd have loved reading everything Jhudora says. :3 (She's my fave alongside Baelia, but Illusen's festival/prize aesthetic matched my own more.) Edit: Also! Does anyone need a fountain dip?
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Oct 13, 2023 21:41:30 GMT -5
Oof, that very short time limit for the freebie is definitely going to affect people if they're unable to even get to the NC Mall to claim it. I just hope that it gets extended because that would not be fair to those who weren't able to due to technical issues.
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Post by Stephanie (swordlilly) on Oct 13, 2023 22:08:19 GMT -5
Also, kind of enjoying how the intent is to pick up trash around Neopia to be Sustainable and Eco-Friendly, yet we're mostly tossing omelettes, which have huge use and never go to waste like other junk items. xP Game mechanics are funny that way. It is pretty amusing that most of the r102-r179 items are omelettes, cheeses, and neggs (crystal negg, christmas tree negg, bang bang negg). The Faeries are enjoying a lot of protein this festival. Or maybe they're feeding their helpers.
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Post by Blueysicle on Oct 13, 2023 22:42:29 GMT -5
LOL, one plot point in my Infinity saga in the Neopian Times was how hideously corrupt the obsidian mining company in Moltara used to be. This new dialogue kind of quashes the notion that things ended up improving after certain events, sad to say; but I suppose I could instead think of it as Flicker's actions managing to scare greedy CEOs away from Obsidian Quarry for a century and a half, which is pretty impressive. xD
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Post by Breakingchains on Oct 14, 2023 0:34:14 GMT -5
The NC mall appears to be back up, so make sure you grab your free slingshot.
I went with an extra faerie slorg bc I'm just an absolute sucker for wearable petpets.
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Post by Liou on Oct 14, 2023 2:15:21 GMT -5
Got a few fountain quests in rapid succession, which forced me to come up quickly with a priority list for using the dips! D: Treated myself to a nudibranch /maraxwee and a lilac-breasted roller /pastel pteri, my final dip could be for a chocolate, any other Naia quest I get could be for a Maraquan Tonu. However, since I had to make my list, I now have ideas for requests from anyone who has extra fountain dips on their hands that they don't want to waste x'D
Oh and I am enjoying the character dynamic very much, Illusen and Jhudora are being Good Cop / Bad Cop and Serious Aunt / Cool Aunt at the same time, (Istilldon'tshipthemthatway)
and heh, knew Jhudora's take would be fun, this is why I stuck with my favourite character the whole time~
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