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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


Sometimes people think that by saying mean things about other people, it will make them cooler. Actually it just makes them mean.


The Great Gallery Guide



So you want a gallery but the thought of planning it all out is daunting, eh? Luckily for you, I have devised a simple 11 step plan that will make it easy peasy for you to create the gallery you have always wanted! Follow these short steps and you too will soon have a fantastic gallery. Step 1: Establish a budget. Although you may have thought that choosing a theme would be the first step to creating a gallery, determining how many neopoints you can (or want to) spend is considerably more important as it can expand or limit the different themes that you can choose from...

How to Throw Snowballs



The catapulting snowballs launched from Snow Beasts, the snarling Lupes charging onto your territory, the snow-block fortress that needs to be constantly mended, this is the definition of the intense game known as Snow Wars II. Snow Wars II is a fast pace game where gamers like you must play strategically, keeping in mind various offensive and defensive tactics. The first time I played Snow Wars II, I felt overwhelmed by all that was being asked by the game. However, as I learned the basics and various strategies that are involved in this game, I've come to realize...

Why Kiss a Mortog?


My first question for the kiss-peddling Grundo: what's so fun about Mortog kissing? He thinks for a moment, wide, crimson gaze tilting to the skies, before answering, with an upbeat tone to his voice: "The unpredictability! The excitement! The contrast! How many games can you name – honestly, how many – where you can get one of two outcomes: an eternally grateful prince or princess, or a hilarious explosion of green goo? You can't!" – he cuts me off before I even have a chance to think of a...

Other Stories
"There Is No Way Out" by trininity
The silence is punctured by a sudden shrieking and thrashing. It sounds relatively far away, but clear enough for you to hear that it is the cries of a Korbat. A chill runs down your spine as terrible thoughts run through your mind. "Oh, give it up, Barallus, or I'll get Master Vex. And you remember what he did last time you were making this much of a racket; you don't want that happening again, do you?" a deep voice rumbles. A Grarrl, or maybe a Skeith, but you're leaning towards...

"Family Gatherings: Joy, Terror and Chocolate Cake?" by miriel
"You look great!" Zee added as she watched me fuss. "You know after we've painted Jellybean, we could save up for some Paint Brushes for you, get you a selection of bows!" Now, over the last three weeks I've gotten much better at controlling my 'gape reflex', but sometimes that Zafara defies belief! I felt my jaw drop before I could even begin to think of what to say to that. But I have learnt that Zee is pretty much irrepressible...

"Sibling Rivalry" by a_greenparrot
"I can't believe that my pathetic brother managed to dominate an entire city with robots that only know one phrase," Jenni ranted. "What if the leaders of the world came to admit defeat? Would you just greet them, 'No intruders permitted'? Well, it would be pretty hard for people to surrender then, and if they couldn't surrender they probably just go back to fighting. If I had been the one to conquer Shenkuu, my robots have an entire dictionary programmed into their brain..."


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Great stories!


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Speak No More: Gurgle
Because you never notice a drowning neopet sitting beside you...

by laehlani

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Starblaze and Blasterfire: Part Four
Trinian shouted, "Any sign of the shadows?"

Bea commented, "I'm pretty sure they're back there pointing and laughing."

by saphira_27


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The Snow Aisha of Shenkuu
"They say the spirits of dead travelers roam there, and that rabid Pyguis attack trespassers..."

by laughingbear

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Mismatched
Agreeing on a Neohome location can be tough...

by makimia

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Searching for the Forgotten Shore
"Where do we need to go?" my owner asked.

I grinned and said firmly, "Krawk Island."

by neeraline




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