Dodgy Bear

(This is a cut from an ebook I wrote for someone, but they never paid so I’m posting the good bits here. That’s why you’ll see references to ‘this guide’ etc. Rough draft, mind. )

In the previous part of this guide, I’ve mentioned developing a routine. Most players should get into a comfortable routine of feeding their pet and caring for them, but it doesn’t stop there.

When looking at getting more Neopoints, you’ll want to use the resources listed below. These are mostly free activities that you can do every day to boost your Neopoints or even get free items (for selling). Remember, the guide is about gaining Neopoints. Keep what items you wish but most of what is shared here will include notes on values for selling at shops, etc.

Free Stuff

Deserted Tomb
http://www.neopets.com/worlds/geraptiku/tomb.phtml
This is free and worth your time. Watch out, you may loose head points, etc.

Tombola
http://www.neopets.com/island/tombola.phtml
Codestones, Neopoints and so much more can be won here.

Coltzan’s Shrine
http://www.neopets.com/desert/shrine.phtml
Lots of level ups and other sweet prizes are here.

Fruit Machine
http://www.neopets.com/desert/fruitmachine.phtml
This one gives great items and Neopoints. At the present, it is currently unavailable. I have no knowledge if it will be back. I suspect it will though or they would have take this page down.

Giant Omelette
http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/omelette.phtml
Free peice of omelette for your pets.

Giant Jelly
http://www.neopets.com/jelly/jelly.phtml

Temple of 1000 Tombs
http://www.neopets.com/desert/ldp/temple.phtml
This one has to do with the Lost Desert plot.

Fishing Cavern
http://www.neopets.com/water/fishing.phtml
I don’t honestly know why this is here, except that you get rocks, fish (food) and seaweed. My Neopets don’t like the fish. This is just more stuff to give away at the Giving Tree. (Some items may be useful for Jobs and Quests.)

Neopian National Bank
http://www.neopets.com/bank.phtml
This is only if you have an amount saved in the bank.

Faerie Crossword Puzzle
http://www.neopets.com/games/crossword/index.phtml
Tip: It helps to become familiar with Neopets before you begin.

Guess the Weight
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/guessmarrow.phtml

Rubbish Dump
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/rubbishdump.phtml

Wise Old King
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/wiseking.phtml

Grumpy Old King
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/grumpyking.phtml

The Snowager
http://www.neopets.com/winter/snowager.phtml

Turmaculus
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/turmaculus.phtml
If you have a petpet then you can play.

Island Mystic
http://www.neopets.com/island/mystichut.phtml

Fairy Employee Agency
http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/employ/employment.phtml?type=jobs&voucher=basic

Mysterious Symol Hole
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/symolhole.phtml
If you have a Petpet.

2.2. Sponsored Freebies

While these may change, I find them fabulous for getting free/cheap food or Neopoints.

The Rich Slorg
http://www.neopets.com/shop_of_offers.phtml
Get 50 or more Neopoints, just click on the slorg. Don’t forget to check out the special offers.

Feed your pets without wasting anything in your inventory. These items cannot be taken to your inventory. Use these free items to keep your pets fed every day and you shouldn’t have to worry about feeding them items that you could sell in your inventory.

Free Rice Ball
http://www.neopets.com/sponsors/7eleven_jp/7eleven_jp.phtml
Visit the 7-11 for a free rice ball!

Free Pepsi Soda
http://www.neopets.com/sponsors/dareformore_cn.phtml

Free Mirinda Soda
http://www.neopets.com/sponsors/mirindastand_cn.phtml

Soda Shop
http://www.neopets.com/sponsors/cocacoladiner_ja.phtml
Cost 25 NP per pet, per day.

2.3. Scratch Cards

Scratch cards are a costly daily do. I usually buy only one or two at a time, depending on what I’m doing, though if you are regularly playing games and earning tens of thousands each day, you can probably afford to get all four of the scratch cards.

Each card you get is random and prizes may vary. I find a lot of luck with them.

Winter Scratch Card Kiosk
Costs 600 NP – You can play every six hours.
http://www.neopets.com/winter/kiosk.phtml

Lost Desert Scratch Card Kiosk
Cost 500 NP – You can play every four hours.
http://www.neopets.com/desert/sc/kiosk.phtml?refresh=1133283533

Spooky Scratch Card Kiosk
Cost 1,200 NP – Play Every Two Hours
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/scratch.phtml

2.4. Gambling

For some fun at a price, these daily tasks can turn into profitable rewards.

Poogle Racing
http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/poogleracing.phtml

Turdle Betting
Cost 1,500 NP Max Bet – Play Three Times a Day
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/turdlebetting.phtml

Neopian Lottery Cost 100 NP
http://www.neopets.com/games/lottery.phtml

Scortchy Slots
http://www.neopets.com/games/slots.phtml
Read the directions first. For your bet, you get the chance at large amounts of Neopoints, Bottled Fairies, Map Pieces and even the Jackpot! Warning, pay attention to the feature bar, for completing it, you may gain a random prize, or loose Neopoints.

Play at Your Own Risk

The following might give you drastically different effects. You may win something, but you may also loose. Your Neopet may become hurt, sick or even change drastically. More fun!

Wheel of Mediocrity
Cost 50 NP Play Every Forty Minutes
http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/mediocrity.phtml

Wheel of Misfortune
Cost 100 NP - Play Every Two Hours
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/wheel/index.phtml

Wheel of Monotony
Cost 100 NP
http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/monotony/monotony.phtml

Wheel of Excitement
Cost 150 NP – Play Every Two Hours
http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/wheel.phtml

Wheel of Knowledge
Cost 500 NP
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/knowledge.phtml

Deadly Dice
http://neopets.com/worlds/deadlydice.phtml

This one only lets you play at Midnight.

If you have a map to these locations:

The Lab
http://www.neopets.com/lab2.phtml
This one may severely altar your Neopet.

The Petpet Lab
http://www.neopets.com/petpetlab.phtml
This may severely altar your Petpet.

2.5. Other Dailies
These ones cost money, you may or may not find it is worth playing.

Pick Your Own
400 NP
http://www.neopets.com/medieval/pickyourown_index.phtml

Buried Treasure
300 NP Play Every Three Hours
http://www.neopets.com/pirates/buriedtreasure/index.phtml

Bagatelle
250 NP per drop
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/bagatelle.phtml

Cork Gun Gallery
100 NP per Shot
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/corkgun.phtml

Coconut Shy
100 NP per Throw
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/coconutshy.phtml

Test Your Strength
100 NP Every Six Hours
http://www.neopets.com/halloween/strtest/index.phtml

Lever of Doom
100 NP per Pull
http://www.neopets.com/space/strangelever.phtml
Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.

2.6. Special Occasions
Activities like the Advent calendar are only available once a year and other things are available at certain times.

Advent Calendar
http://neopets.com/winter/adventcalendar.phtml
This part of Neopia is really easy to forget; yet it is essential if you are looking to get ahead of the game by getting freebies. Every year during the month of December, the Neopets celebrate the holidays and with the help of the Advent Calendar you can join in the celebration.

The Advent Calendar will give you a gift every day for the entire month of December absolutely free. All you have to do is visit the right page. You don’t want to miss a day. Your pets will get toys, Neopoints, food and even expensive and rare items like paintbrushes and bottled fairies.

Half Price Day

On the third day of every month, all the Neopet Stores (ones operated by the Neopet website, not by Neopet Owners) cut their prices in half! What a way to save a bundle!
It’s only for one day, so mark your calendars.

Also: The rumor is that The Hidden Tower and the Smuggler’s Cove shops do not cut their prices. Try all the other ones!

Freebies Page
http://www.neopets.com/freebies/
Go here once a day. I don’t know how long this will last but the way it is worded, it doesn’t sound like a long time. This is why this part is here.

Special Pet Days

You may notice that on special Wensdays, there is a themed day for Neopets. If your pet’s species is the same as that Special Wensdays, certain things happen. That species gets added special abilited in the Battle Dome, you’ll find special food and toy items that are designed for that species and more. Check it out!

2.7. Healing Springs
Location: http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/springs.phtml

Last of all, save your trip to the Healing Springs for dead last. Some of these games mentioned above are dangerous to your pets. The Healing Springs can sell you potions that will give you Head Points and one quick visit with the Faerie may make them all better.

What happens with the Faerie is random so she may not do what you expect. Just be prepared to purchase a few potions before you leave.

*Do note what each bottle is are before purchasing, some items you can only use in the Battle dome and some will not heal your pet but just make them feel better.

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