The Void Within Discussion [Split 3]

[Blue]

New Split!! Previous split is here


Click here for the the latest Plot Information Post

The OP contains all Plot information to date, including steps, prizes, links, etc. It is a treasure trove of great information, all maintained by PPT's own Pickles

[Siniri]

Oh no, Blue! I wish you had been live blogging so you could have heard me screaming: "No! Do not log into your account on another 'computer' or your score won't count!"

Glad you got it working. It went a bit faster for me today (game 2 took 16 minutes, and both of game 1's waves that I tracked were substantially faster than game 2's).

You can spin the WoMon in an overlapping window (same browser, so same log-in instance), and then something non-Neo related. (I did language learning, played with my cat, got steps in, stretched, made and ate breakfast, used the banking app on my phone, etc.) You can fully finish both rounds 1 and 2 with no building during the round, and the other upgrades can be made a bit late, too. Hopefully you can get the final achievement and avvie tomorrow or Sunday.

[Blue]

LOL. That would have been interesting!

I did figure out that it can run on its own and upgrades can be delayed, but not too, too long or they'll eat the scarecrow. Even longer and they manage to get one resource out of the castle, but then die quickly after hurriedly adding turrets and upgrading...

On this computer (i5 9500 2.2Ghz, running Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop) and Chrome, each game is between 30 and 40 minutes. Completely acceptable since it can run in the background.

I now have both Avatars and both achievements. Not planning on playing this any more, unless there is a solid reason to do so.

[Siniri]

Woohoo! Congrats! Some of the prizes are still somewhat valuable, only because no one thinks the game is worth playing.

I got a rainbow pool coin for my weekly bonus today! The last couple have been worth a few NP, so that's a nice surprise!

I still need marshmallows on a stick and pumpkin stick from Cosy Campfire, plus a bunch of prizes from the three newest games. It seems like the plot is going to start winding down again across this week until going hiatus again early next week.

I'm now at 1800+ HP, which is 300+ more than my original goal by the end of the plot. I easily beat Vira in two rounds on extreme without maximizing my set yet (for example, still no bomb). Hopefully we'll have much tougher opponents still to go, and more puzzles and fewer dailies. It would be nice if they added back the original treasure chest prize pool for the fetch game during the hiatus.

[Blue]

Thanks!

Congrats on the 1800+ HP! That's awesome. I have actually started training Sev on level at least 1 to 2 times per day most days. Current goal is 400, which will be a while, but it will allow me one more ability in the Battledome. With all the strength boosts I've done for her, I can beat Vira in 2 rounds as well. It's been cool to do so, too. It does not seem all that long ago that I would have greatly struggled to beat her after multiple rounds. (Thanks to everyone who has helped me with that!)

Honestly, I welcome a hiatus. Work and RL are... challenging right now. Not bad, just a lot. I recently sold a beloved vehicle, and it actually made me sad. However, the buyer really needed it, and and I think they will take good care of it, which was important to me. Even though I am sad about it, it is now one less burden (and freed up needed driveway space).

[Pickles]

Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:56 pm NST:
Trying to catch up here, but we're finally back. I will inevitably have to update the info posts during the hiatus.

Act IV is supposed to be sometime in the January/February range, and will probably only give us 3 more chapters.

Siniri, congrats on the 1800 HPs and the Rainbow Pool Coin! I ended up buying that coin and the Guardian Of Spectral Magic Stamp, as those were the two in the pool I didn't have. I had basically no good luck on the weekly pool items this time around, so I figured it'd be best to just buy them. I was not incorrect.

Today is the last day for Hospital shifts and battling end today, so if you haven't maxed out your chapter points, do so tonight! Essence collection's last day is tomorrow.

ETA:

Announcement!
Hello Neopians,
We have decided to incorporate another plot interval between Episode 2 and Episode 3 to focus on upcoming events and make further adjustments to the plot format.

We are incredibly appreciative of all the support, fan art, and feedback we've seen during the first two episodes of the Void Within plot. The responses and engagement we've received as the story developed have been illuminating, and we hope to continue to deliver an improved plot experience for the final episode.

Similar to the previous interval, this pause will give our team time to balance plot refinement with developing ongoing events.

During this time, plot-related activities will be temporarily stopped (void point collection, battles, volunteering, comic releases, achievements, etc.). This interval is not an indefinite hiatus, as we will conclude the ongoing story with Episode 3 of the plot shortly after the holiday season. To learn more about what this break will look like, check out the FAQs here!

Don't worry, you will be able to achieve your plot goals, encounter even tougher BD opponents, and experience the finale of The Void Within once the plot resumes!
~The Neopets Team

I'll admit to being kinda confused. There's an Act V that appeared to be next summer. Is the plot actually going to end in the next section? Are they going to just blaze through however many chapters are left (and 2 acts) in 6 weeks? This is worded very strangely.