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Why do you play Neopets?


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#1 Amagius

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Posted 14 November 2011 - 02:38 PM

I just thought it might be fun to ask.

I played for several years, luckily finding my way here and merging my love of cheesy games and poking stuff. I recently logged into one of my close-to-legit accounts, to fool around, and didn't find much to hold my sway. I asked myself, "Is this growing up? Do I need some Zoloft?" No desire: to raise a pet, play the market, make a house, certainly to play a Flash game, or really much of anything. Perhaps, the guilds or the community would offer something, but I feel jaded; after social networks appeared, most internet communities became pretty bleak to me.

Anyway, while fun, the question isn't about existential crisis, the meaning of play, etc. Why do you play Neopets? What all do you get out of it?


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    #2 James

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 02:41 PM

    I started like 6 years ago and I have no idea how I found it. lol I just enjoy playing because of trophies and progressing my account. :D

    #3 ShinaDutchAD

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 02:48 PM

    I play because it's something for me to do in my spare time.

    I used to play to earn some money on the side, but I fell out of the black market thing years ago.

    I'll stop playing for a few months at a time, but I always try to stick around for plots/the altador cup/etc.

    It's become a big part of my life (grew up with it), so I guess I really don't want to let the site go just yet!

    #4 Supernature

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 03:11 PM

    I want pretty pets xD I don't know what will happen after that. Hopefully a bunch of art submissions and whatnot.

    #5 netus

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 03:48 PM

    are stages in our lives, our childhood

    #6 PetPetKilla

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 04:38 PM

    I really can't say why I play, maybe it's just because I lost all my shit years ago and want to get up there then stop playing again lol
    I don't even feed my pet or anything.

    #7 Ilere

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 04:54 PM

    Its nostalgic for me to be honest. Even though I absolutely despise the new NC and that pets wears clothes - along with the new management.... I still enjoy progressing my account, collecting items and rare pets. :)

    #8 fallendevilz

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 05:10 PM

    I play purely to become rich and show off, then look down on poor people :| Sad, and for no reason.
    But fun all the same :D

    #9 Asakura

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 05:11 PM

    Something to do at work :)

    #10 jargon

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 06:01 PM

    Neo is a non-committal way to ward off boredom without becoming a horrible life-ruining addiction.

    #11 tb20

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 06:07 PM

    Its nostalgic for me to be honest


    This. I played when I was young and I sort of grew up with it. I take breaks occasionally but I always seem to come back. I enjoy the aspect of trying to make np, trophies and the site events that occur.

    #12 jonahfinn

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 06:52 PM

    I play only to get money to become all powerful in neopets. Stat training and saving up enough NPs to buy the weapons I could only dream about when I first started.
    Sure it's gotten boring at times, I took a few breaks, I've made a few friends on neopets that have made it more bearable.

    At the bare minimal, I'll at least log in to invest in stocks, zap my pet and collect bank interest if I can't be bothered doing the other dailies.

    #13 James

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 07:55 PM

    Neo is a non-committal way to ward off boredom without becoming a horrible life-ruining addiction.


    That's pretty true. lol Neopets definitely better than MMO's regarding the effect on your life. xD

    But that's mostly for everyone that enjoys the lovely atmosphere of Codex. :p Neopets is a drug to some people.

    #14 Neoquest

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 08:02 PM

    30% - for Nostaliga
    20% - to Relax
    50% - I automatically go there when I'm bored

    #15 Musician

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 08:32 PM

    I play to improve on my coding, graphics, and mostly writing.
    I love creating stories and characters for my pets.

    #16 Turnip

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    Posted 14 November 2011 - 08:38 PM

    I still play it because I haven't and probably won't ever grow out of cute little talking animals! Plus it was a huge thing in my childhood, and leaving those memories doesn't sound very appealing at all right now ♥ Plus, I haven't gotten my dream pets or 50mil yet! :p

    That's pretty true. lol Neopets definitely better than MMO's regarding the effect on your life. xD

    But that's mostly for everyone that enjoys the lovely atmosphere of Codex. :p Neopets is a drug to some people.


    Yeah :3 I've tried getting into some MMOs but eh, they just got boring really quickly, especially with all the level grinding..


    And yay Codex!! The atmosphere here really is lovely, I'm so glad I joined! :x3:



    #17 Spirited

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 05:50 AM

    I play Neopets because a decade ago I've played it, and can't quite get it off my mind.

    I just feel that new games can't compare to old games somehow.

    Edited by DeSpacey, 16 November 2011 - 05:53 AM.


    #18 Nymh

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 06:32 AM

    I keep coming back to it. It provides me with something needed at whatever point in my life I am in.

    When I was younger, it was a way to bond with my friends and family, and it was a lot of fun.

    Now it provides me with social interaction and goals to reach, since I am at home with the kids and don't work. While college does provide some interaction and goals, those are fulfilled on a more short-term basis. Neo gives me a place to strive and achieve, and feel proud of myself for accomplishing things. It also gives me an outlet for my compulsive need to track and analyze things.


    I sound pathetic.


    #19 EveMazing

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 08:28 AM

    When I was a kid, the receptionist at my dad's office introduced me to neopets. So when I had to go to work with my dad, I'd sit with her at the reception desk and play neopets. It's just something I've always enjoyed. I always go through phases where I get bored of it and move on to something new, but I always come back. It reminds me of childhood. And I love Lupes and Kougras X3 Lately I'm most obsessed with the habitarium game... hahaha. Making neopoints is my objective though :D And finding this site made neopets even more exciting for me.

    Edited by EveMazing, 16 November 2011 - 08:29 AM.


    #20 March

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 08:39 AM

    When I was little I started playing for the same reasons as anyone else, for something to do, for amusement and community. I started playing again when I got older to detract me from buying so much REAL stuff online.

    Edited by March, 16 November 2011 - 08:40 AM.


    #21 GothicxToy

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 03:39 PM

    I play for the pretty pets :) I wish we could have so many more than just 4!!! D:
    I also play to get the pretty pounded pets out of the pound! D:

    #22 mrstollery

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    Posted 16 November 2011 - 03:40 PM

    Honestly? It's a great time filler... really is

    #23 shaggy111

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    Posted 17 November 2011 - 12:35 PM

    I play neopets because I remember it from when I was a kid. Now I am in college procrastinating homework.

    #24 unworthy

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    Posted 17 November 2011 - 01:18 PM

    I play because my girlfriend still plays :D


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