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Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:22 pm

AC: Snowbunny Bath Puff
Snowy: Race to Riches Scratchcard

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:57 pm

Blue wrote:So why are the horns called Krampus horns if the NeoMonster is Krawlus, according to the story?

So I didn't get it either, but here's some info from the neoboards:
Krampus is a very old legend, from either Norse or Russian lore, I believe. *Nods* He's basically the polar opposite of Santa Claus (And kind of works in concert with him, I guess.). He's responsible for punishing boring children & evil people.
Doing a search it seems to originate in Alpine countries' folklore. Associated traditions seem to vary by region, as does his name (Zwarte Piet, Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus and others).
I remember how we were beaten up with a branch as a little kids by Knecht Ruprecht (Krampus). Then Heiliger Nikolaus (Santa) gave me a small bag filled with walnuts, an orange and golden chocolate coins.

I guess maybe they called them Krampus horns to point at the fact that it is a real legend? I don't know, otherwise.
But...still, that was some decent old-school Neo there, taking something from RL and putting it into Neo!

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:16 am

Day 6:
You find 1041 Neopoints!!!
You find a Polarchuck Call!!!
You also find a Guide to Snow Rolling!!!

Bonus: Icy Hot Berry Iced Tea
Snowie: Red Korbat Keyring

I am familiar with the legendary Krampus (He is an anti-Santa), but am annoyed with them calling him Krawlus in the cartoon, and then calling the item Krampus Horns. TNT frequently calls items/creatures similar names, (e/g/ Poodle -> Poogle), so Krawlus is clearly a play on Krampus (and very on brand for Neopets to tweak the name). So, it feels that they should have either called them "Krawlus Horns", or said "Krampus" in the cartoon. Its just me, and I will get over it soon.

Today's animation was much better... A Polarchuck eating Frosty's head... What's next?! :lol:

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:58 pm

Day 6:
Bonus: Wintery Petpet Shop Stamp
Snowie: Peach Snowball

Neggs that are not neggs/"pick up a negg": 1/1

You could always ask them to fix it through the editorial. Who knows, they might?

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:30 am

Pickles wrote:You could always ask them to fix it through the editorial. Who knows, they might?

Nah. I would much rather just complain about it here ;)

Need to have the Pink Poogle Toy live up to our earned legendary item description... :lol:

Pink Poogle Toy Description wrote:This lovely pink poogle moans about banner ads and frozen accounts when you squeeze it! :P

And, yes... the :P is part of the official item description 8)

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:53 pm

AC Reject Snowager Usuki
Snowy Red Korbat Keyring

I got what you meant about Krampus, Blue. Just current TNT dropping the details because they're overworked and understaffed.

Edit: AC Festive Seasonal Usuki
Snowy Terror Trove Scratchcard

Anyone else ever nearly forget to get the real prizes after getting the bonus? Just me? :whistle:

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:25 pm

Day 7:
Bonus: Mistletoe Slushie
Snowie: Red Grundo Keyring

Neggs that are not neggs/"pick up a negg": 1/1

@Blue
LOL, yeah, I remember when they changed the description waaaaaaaaaay back when.

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:46 am

Day 7
You find 887 Neopoints!!!
You find a NeoQuest Board Game Foreground!!!
You also find a NeoQuest II Snowglobe!!!

Bonus: Snowball Pencil Sharpener
Snowie: Coconut Keyring

I have definitely done that, Siniri!

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:02 pm

Day 8:
Bonus: Wintery Petpet Shop Stamp
Snowie: Frozen Dinner
SS: Mistletoe and Holly Crown

Neggs that are not neggs/"pick up a negg": 1/1

I saw spoilers of the Stocking Stufftacular prizes late yesterday and splurged on a pack for myself, so I'm including a line for that, for those interested.

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:24 pm

Day 8:
You find 828 Neopoints!!!
You find a Powtry Stamp!!!
You also find a Ice Volcano Background!!!

Bonus: Holiday Gingerbread Mansion
Snowie: Red Grundo Keyring

Any mugs coming up in the SS? ;)

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:11 pm

AC Gingerbread Sled
Snowy Snowager Pull Along

That bg is pretty.

Edit:
AC Winter Mirror
Snowy Icy Snowager Noodles

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:26 pm

Day 9:
Bonus: Holiday Gingerbread Mansion
Snowie: Red Cybunny Plushie
SS: Classic Candy Cane

Neggs that are not neggs/"pick up a negg": 1/1

No mugs that I know of, Blue, but who knows?

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:03 pm

Day 9:
You find 640 Neopoints!!!
You find a Gothic Christmas Tree Foreground!!!
You also find a Gothic Snowglobe!!!

Bonus: Winter Snowflake Cake
Snowie: Candy Filled Negg

Where can I get a copy of Holiday by Twisted Roses? Looks like a bop

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:26 pm

AC Wintery Petpet Shop Stamp
Snowy Faeries Fortune Scratchcard

Today's comic was cute.

Re: Advent Calendar 2023

Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:27 pm

Day 10:
Bonus: Snowbunny Bath Puff
Snowie: Grarrl Keno Negg
SS: Handheld Christmas Paint Brush

Neggs that are not neggs/"pick up a negg": 1/2
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