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Habitarium
If your computer can handle it, this is a wonderful minimal effort way to earn NP when you have better things to do. All you have to do is start one up, leave it running all day long and maintain it regularily. I've found the most efficient way to keep my Habitarium running smoothly is to do the following...
- Have five permanent level 3 storages (i keep them painted to tell them apart), so as to always have ample resources for purchases, and ten replacable level 3 storages which are changed out once they reach capacity.
- Keep 10 max level nests with a total of 5 nesters - once they produce a mature egg, simply move them over to the empty nests and collect the eggs.
- Keep one barracks which will house 5 soldiers.
- Keep six max level houses which will shelter 35 workers (and on rare occasion tired nesters). I usually attend to other matters like check my e-mail while I wait for my soldiers and workers to sleep and heal and what not.
If you need any further asistance in setting up a Habitarium, Mishatu has a posted wonderful guide located here:
http://www.neocodex...._hl__habitarium
Key Quest
If you have the time and patience for this game, it can quickly becombe a wonderful source for both items and NP. Personally, I like to save any codestones I win for training and sell everything else. If you're lucky with prizes, you could potentially earn several million NP every few weeks, or perhaps even a shorter span of time. If you're interested in becoming a sucessful Key Quester, please consider the following points...
- Of course, as with most online games, a good connection and system specs will help you out IMMENSLEY. Whoever has the better connection/computer combo has the greater advantage in mini games - if you win, you have your pick of either three random powerups or any key you'd like.
- This game is all about strategy, chance, and predictions. For every single turn, consider what path and/or powerups would be most advantageous, or otherwise disadvantageous to your opponent. If towards the end of the game you find yourself compromised, take some chances - who knows, you may just get lucky and turn the odds in your favor.
- To avoid quitters, seek out other users to play with on the NeoBoards, or even here on the forums. There are usually plenty of people willing to play on the KQ boards, and if you have Premium, the Charter boards.
Trading Post
Once again, this method requires a certain degree of patience and tolerance. Most of the time, dealing with other users can be downright obnoxious. If you choose to take this path, prepare yourself. My best advice is to be as polite as possible, and if you get a snobby reply, ignore it. You can either browse through the newest trades, or utilize the search function. Keep another tab open so as to check current selling prices, and with those in mind, bid away. Be sure to leave yourself room for profit and any potential deflation! Also, unless if you like a challenge, stay away from HTS. Nerkmids, Paintbrushes, and certain Morphing Potions are usually always a good choice.
Auction Sniping
This method requires a decent connection, quick thinking and a keen eye. Keep current on prices (if you're quick enough, keep another tab open so you can do some research) and pick out any autions you can make a decent profit on. Keep two tabs open, both at the auction house - when you find an auction you like, go ahead and click on it. On the other tab, moniter that auction until it's about the fourth or fifth auction on the list. Go back to the tab with the auction pulled up, refresh, and bid away!!! If you find yourself amongst competition, try bidding a few thousand NPs above the bid increment. Once again, I advise to keep away from HTS, unless if you're up for the challenge...
Shop Wizard Sniping
This method is a little more relaxed than the previous two - simply search through the Shop Wizard for whatever items you wish until you find one that is severely mispriced. Be quick to purchase, because you never know if someone else is searching for the same item, or if the seller realizes their mistake. If you have Premium, the Super Shop Wizard makes this method a piece of cake.
Stock Market
This method is by far the easiest of all, and requires little to no effort. Prepare to invest at least 15,000 NPs per day. All you have to do is click "Find Stocks", click "Click to List" (under "Ticker Symbol") purchase 1,000 shares of any stock worth 15NP/share, and wait. After a while (this could take weeks or even months) your stocks will increase substantially in value. I reccommend waiting to sell until 60NP/share, but of course you could sell lower, or if you're really daring, much higher.
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If you're adament about earning a legitimate income, the methods listed above combined will earn you a handsome several million NPs per month. Of course you can pick and choose as well which will also bring in a substantial income, which eventually adds up nicely. Don't forget to do your dailies, and play your favorite high-ratio games as well! Legitimate or not, I wish all of you the best in traversing the road to riches!
Edited by Jabberwock, 01 January 2013 - 08:13 PM.