The NC Kidnapping Caper event will run from May 19th to May 25th.
Oh no! The Scorchio Alchemist has disappeared! In one of his crazy experiments, he accidentally discovered a formula that created a special limited edition batch of Eventide-themed items. But when the shopkeepers of the NC Mall found out, they all wanted to be the one to provide these items! I fear one of them could not wait with the rest, and has taken him to get their hands on the whole lot!
This event how has a banner on the sites main page. Still unsure why only some people got emails.
★ NC Event: NC Kidnapping Caper
Posted by Rylon on May 19, 2015, 9:59 am NST
A new NC Mall event has started: the NC Kidnapping Caper! Purchase 1-3 Case Files (700NC each) to participate.
An overview of the FAQ of the event:
What is the NC Kidnapping Caper?
The NC Kidnapping Caper is a new NC Mall event where you help solve a mystery and earn NC item prizes. To get started, there are three files waiting with clues for you to work on. The three files are: Suspects, Hideouts and Methods. Choose one, two, or all three of the files from the NC Mall to hold all the items you'll need to go find. As a reward for finding clues each day, you'll earn an NC item prize. Please note that each part of the mystery will require its very own file.
What is the duration of the NC Kidnapping Caper?
The NC Kidnapping Caper event will run from May 19th to May 25th. You can participate any time within that period by purchasing one or more of the 3 case files in the NC Mall.
Why do clues have different colours around them?
The clues have different colours around them to help you indicate which part of the case each clue is associated with. Below is the colour breakdown for the different parts of the case:
1. Suspects - Yellow
2. Hideouts - Blue
3. Methods - Green
How do I know which clue to look for today?
Check your case file on the hub page. When a clue is available to search for, you will be able to click on the "view hint" link.
Will I be able to join the case and solve clues on days that have passed?
Yes, you will be able to join the case and solve clues on days that have passed. Simply click "view hint" from the case file list to start.
I found a clue hidden in Neopia, why can't I collect it?
You must have the case file that corresponds to that clue activated in order to pick up any prizes you see hidden around Neopia. Visit the hub page and activate a file to see the clue list.
Is there a bonus prize for participating in the NC Kidnapping Caper?
Why yes, yes there is. There are three chances at a bonus NC item prize with this event shown below:
1. Activate a case file within the first three Neopian days of the event. There will be three bonus NC items.
2. Solving a part of the mystery by completing a whole case file. Once you've finished that particular file, you'll have the option of choosing a bonus item from a selected list of items. Yay!
3. Solving the entire case with all three files. For being fantastic, you get one more bonus prize. Enjoy!
Is there a time limit for accepting my daily reward prize?
Yes, once the event ends on May 25th at 11:59 PM NST, you will no longer be able to find clues for NC item prizes.
Can I give a case file to another user?
Yes, case files are like any other NC item and are giftable via NC Gift Box (one item per NC Gift Box).
Can I participate in the NC Kidnapping Caper on my side account(s)?
Yes, you can participate in this event on your side accounts.
How do I activate my case files?
There are two ways to activate your case files:
1. Visit your inventory. Once in your inventory, click on your case file and select "Activate Case file".
2. If you purchased your case file from the NC Kidnapping Caper page you can activate it right after purchase. Once you see the confirmation page simply click the "Open Case file" button and confirm the opening of your case file.
How do I purchase case files?
There are two ways to purchase your case files:
1. Visit the NC Mall.
2. Visit the NC Kidnapping Caper to purchase one or more of the 3 case files. Once you purchase your case file, be sure to activate it before joining the case!
I'm trying to activate additional case files, why isn't working?
Have you already activated a case file for that particular part of the case? You will only be able to activate and hunt for clues and prizes for each part once per account.
Files for the plot may be purchased under "Specialty" in the NC Mall for 700 NC. Three files exist:
NC Kidnapping Caper Case File: Suspects
NC Kidnapping Caper Case File: Hideouts
NC Kidnapping Caper Case File: Methods
If you buy the files, and they open or have information, please post that too! (Maybe can participate by proxy! Like all the other plots I missed and read up on. HA!)
First Prize Spoiler (from FB)
Spoiler
Unverified, posted on FB:
OP:
I follow a NP group on FB, and someone got this in their email. I did not receive an email about this!. Did anyone here get one? Can you post the entirety? I don't see anything about it on the site yet. (And don't see it in the forums yet!)
*A premium member said they haven't gotten it yet, so perhaps it's rolling out by timezones or something weird.
Update: Apparently when you search "files" some items come up for this event! From the NC shop, they come up under "Specialty". 700 NC each.
Yeah me too.. but that's common with tnt, they only care about the money. Probably only people who buy a lot of NC/are premium member got this email.
As it stands, I cannot even afford ONE of those files. 700 NC! If they make it available to all, I probably STILL won't be able to play. Ridiculous! Whatever happened to "Neopets is a casual gaming site"? Getting all three files is 2250 NC, which is $29.99 in the Codex store. Bloody World of Warcraft is only $14.99 a month, for crying out loud!
As it stands, I cannot even afford ONE of those files. 700 NC! If they make it available to all, I probably STILL won't be able to play. Ridiculous! Whatever happened to "Neopets is a casual gaming site"? Getting all three files is 2250 NC, which is $29.99 in the Codex store. Bloody World of Warcraft is only $14.99 a month, for crying out loud!
Me neither. I've never bought nc and the only nc items I have is from the free nc we get. I redeem it on a lot of shells but none of them has 700 nc or more so seems like I won't buy it. Won't spend money on a virtual pet game
Oh no! The Scorchio Alchemist has disappeared! In one of his crazy experiments, he accidentally discovered a formula that created a special limited edition batch of Eventide-themed items. But when the shopkeepers of the NC Mall found out, they all wanted to be the one to provide these items! I fear one of them could not wait with the rest, and has taken him to get their hands on the whole lot!
It pisses me A LOT seeing the graphics for the folders. lf your graphics for paid goods/services is suffering, what does that tell about the production of free content?
At this point I'd probably pay for a decent plot/war. Something along the lines of Darigan vs Meridell, The Haunted Woods, Fall of Faerieland, etc.
This though? This is absolute rubbish. Not even worth a dime.
Starting to lose hope for Neo again.
Seems like they're keeping it open and running just barely enough to squeeze out more $$$ from whatever remaining players they have.
I mean sheesh, I'm RSing in magic like a fool. Pushing my luck AoBing... and not to mention all the dupes I'm going through. Few times I was certain I'd be frozen when I logged in but no such luck. *knocks on wood*
JellyNeo has a pretty comprehensive FAQ on the event now posted to their site. (Says it posted at 10am NST, but didn't come up when I was searching about earlier, or I would have just posted that!)
And a guide, with today's prizes: it seems you'd get one every day from May 19 to 25, and the bonus one posted in this thread earlier, for each case file. So eight items in total, but no way to see the ones in the days ahead.
That Eventide BG is so amazing, I saw it trade for 24 gbcs before
So tempted to buy the final Case to have a shot at getting it
That's the background from the Eventide box you get for completing all the folders yes? I don't think you CAN get it, unless there's some mechanism for going back and doing the earlier days. (Is there?)
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I did not receive anything, maybe it's only for premium members?
Is anyone willing to give me free NC? I wouldn't mind at all.
