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[[Image:Bfm ch11 scaled.png|right|frame|Plots often tell the tale of world-changing events.]]
[[Image:Bfm ch11 scaled.png|right|thumb|300px|Plots tell tales of world-changing events.]]
A '''plot''' is an on-[[Neopets|site]] activity that tells a story of the Neopets world. Usually users can participate to earn prizes, and plots often coincide with the release of new [[worlds]]. Plots first began to appear on August 15, 2000, with [[Arrival of Virtupets]].
 
'''Plots''' are storylines that add to the history of the ''[[Neopets]]'' universe. Normally, users can participate to earn prizes, as well as follow the story involving Neopian characters. Players can only participate in most plots for a certain period of time - after they are over, they become part of Neopian history. A '''mini-plot''' is a plot with fewer activities and a smaller story
 
'''Events''' and '''plevents'''  are smaller stories than plots that tend not to involved "[http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=620 world-changing occurrences or big competition]", but also can only be played for a certain period of time. The distinction between plots and events hasn't always been clear.
 
Plots have often coincided with the release of new [[worlds]], and introduce or revisit Neopian characters. They first began to appear on August 15, 2000, with the [[Arrival of Virtupets]].


==Format==
==Format==
Plots follow a story, which is usually depicted as comics or short animated films. User participation varies between plots: early plots had users collect certain items and deliver them to a character. Later plots were entirely [[Battledome]] orientated, and users participated by fighting [[1-Player Challengers|enemies]] in the Battledome, and in some cases choosing which side to fight for. Plot challengers are typically released in the Battledome in ''waves'', containing limited numbers of certain enemies. As a major battle reaches its end, users may face a ''boss'' character. The boss enemy is usually a collaborative step, where it is weakened by every player who loses to it until one player can beat it.  
Plots follow a story, which is usually depicted as comics or short animated films. User participation varies between plots: early plots had users collect certain items and deliver them to a character. Subsequent plots were entirely [[Battledome]] orientated, and users participated by fighting [[1-Player Challengers|enemies]] in the Battledome, and in some cases choosing which side to fight for. Plot challengers are typically released in the Battledome in ''waves'', containing limited numbers of certain enemies. As a major battle reaches its end, users may face a ''boss'' character. The boss enemy is usually a collaborative step, where it is weakened by every player who loses to it until one player can beat it.  


The [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot experimented with having both a Battledome system and a support system involving collecting items for those people who did not enjoy fighting in the Battledome. Later plots started becoming more puzzle orientated with smaller Battledome sections - most noticeably the [[Lost Desert Plot]].  
The [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot experimented with having both a Battledome system and a support system involving collecting items for those people who did not enjoy fighting in the Battledome. Later plots started becoming more puzzle orientated with smaller Battledome sections - most noticeably the [[Lost Desert Plot]].  
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At the end of the plot, prizes are either given out automatically based on how much a player contributed to the plot (i.e. how many enemies they defeated or how many puzzles they completed) or can be bought for 'plot points' that correspond to the player's contribution. Plots reward the player with a site event [[trophy]] for completing them or participating, and a [[site theme]] or [[avatar]] is not uncommon.  
At the end of the plot, prizes are either given out automatically based on how much a player contributed to the plot (i.e. how many enemies they defeated or how many puzzles they completed) or can be bought for 'plot points' that correspond to the player's contribution. Plots reward the player with a site event [[trophy]] for completing them or participating, and a [[site theme]] or [[avatar]] is not uncommon.  


Plots almost always have lasting impressions on the world of [[Neopia]], the most common of which being new worlds for users to explore. Characters are often introduced in plots, or taken from [[games]] and expanded on. Certain heroes and villains have appeared in more than one plot, most noticeably [[Dr. Frank Sloth]], who has appeared in three plots and made cameos in two others.
==Plots==
Although the distinction between plots, mini-plots, and events is sometimes ambiguous, there have been at least the following eighteen plots and mini-plots.
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{{plotbutton|Arrival of Virtupets|[[Image:Aov thumb.png|Arrival of Virtupets|link=Arrival of Virtupets]]|15 - 25 August 2000}}
 
{{plotbutton|Hunt for the Battledome|[[Image:Hftb thumb 2.png|Hunt for the Battledome|link=Hunt for the Battledome]]|2 - 13 October 2000}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Tyrannian Invasion|[[Image:Tyrannian invasion thumb.png|The Tyrannian Invasion|link=The Tyrannian Invasion]]|20 March - 11 May 2001}}
 
{{plotbutton|Brucey B and the Lucky Coin|[[Image:Lucky coin thumb.png|Brucey B and the Lucky Coin|link=Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]]|12 June - 10 July 2001}}
 
{{plotbutton|Destruction of Maraqua|[[Image:Dom thumb.png|Destruction of Maraqua|link=Destruction of Maraqua]]|18 August 2001 - 31 May 2002}}
 
{{plotbutton|Champions of Meridell|[[Image:Champ thumb.png|Champions of Meridell|link=Champions of Meridell]]|23 July 2002 - 28 April 2003}}
 
{{plotbutton|Battle for Meridell|[[Image:Bfm thumb.png|Battle for Meridell|link=Battle for Meridell]]|2 February - 13 May 2004}}
 
{{plotbutton|Hannah and the Ice Caves|[[Image:Hatic thumb.png|Hannah and the Ice Caves|link=Hannah and the Ice Caves]]|21 October - 22 Dec. 2004}}
 
{{plotbutton|Curse of Maraqua|[[Image:Com plank.gif|Curse of Maraqua|link=Curse of Maraqua]]|15 March - 10 June 2005}}
 
{{plotbutton|Lost Desert Plot|[[Image:Ldp thumb.png|Lost Desert Plot|link=Lost Desert Plot]]|30 August - 29 Nov. 2005}}
 
{{plotbutton|Altador Plot|[[Image:Altador plot thumb.png|Altador Plot|link=Altador Plot]]|17 March - 2  June 2006*}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Cyodrake's Gaze|[[Image:cyodrakes gaze thumb.png|The Cyodrake's Gaze|link=The Cyodrake's Gaze]]|3 August - 8 September 2006}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Tale of Woe|[[Image:tow thumb.png|The Tale of Woe|link=The Tale of Woe]]|2 October - 20 November 2006}}
 
{{plotbutton|Journey to the Lost Isle|[[Image:jttli thumb.png|Journey to the Lost Isle|link=Journey to the Lost Isle]]|1 May - 30 May 2007}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Return of Dr. Sloth|[[Image:ros thumb.png|The Return of Dr. Sloth|link=The Return of Dr. Sloth]]|29 January - 15 March 2008}}
 
{{plotbutton|Atlas of the Ancients|[[Image:aota thumb.png|Atlas of the Ancients|link=Atlas of the Ancients]]|15 October - 25 Nov. 2009*}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Faeries' Ruin|[[Image:tfr thumb.png|The Faeries' Ruin|link=The Faeries' Ruin]]|20 September - 24 Dec. 2010}}
 
{{plotbutton|War for the Obelisk|[[Image:wfto thumb.png|War for the Obelisk|link=War for the Obelisk]]|11 February - 19 March 2013}}
 
{{plotbutton|The Wraith Resurgence|[[Image:twr thumb.png|The Wraith Resurgence|link=The Wraith Resurgence]]|17 Nov. 2017 - }}
 
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''<nowiki>*</nowiki> The Altador Plot and parts of the Atlas of the Ancients can still be completed today.''
 
==Events==
The following is a chronological list of one-off events, including off-site video games. Recurring events, like the [[Altador Cup]] and [[Daily Dare]], are listed separately.
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{{Eventbutton|Sacrificers|[[Image:Sacrificers thumb.png|Sacrificers|link=Sacrificiers]]|18 August - 10 Nov. 2000}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Ski Lodge Murder Mystery|[[Image:Skilodge thumb.png|Ski Lodge Murder Mystery|link=Ski Lodge Murder Mystery]]|2 February - 25 May 2001}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Faerie League|[[Image:Faerie league thumb.png|Faerie League|link=Faerie League]]|18 May - 8 June 2001}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Usurper!|[[Image:Usurper thumb.png|Usurper!|link=Usurper!]]|9 - 16 July 2001}}
 
{{Eventbutton|The Hunt for the Crown|[[Image:Hftc thumb.png|The Hunt for the Crown|link=The Hunt for the Crown]]|17 - 19 July 2001}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Neopet Version 2 (plot){{!}}Neopet Version 2|[[Image:Npv2 thumb.png|Neopet Version 2|link=Neopet Version 2 (plot)]]|5 - 9 November 2001}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Gadgadsbogen Puzzle|[[Image:Ggp thumb.png|Gadgadsbogen Puzzle|link=Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]]|5 - 20 March 2003}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Missing Petpets|[[Image:mpp thumb.png|Missing Petpets|link=Missing Petpets]]|12 - 23 June 2003}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Mystery Island Volcano|[[Image:mivp thumb.png|Mystery Island Volcano|link=Mystery Island Volcano]]|23 September - 18 Oct. 2003}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle|[[Image:LG-Galem.gif|Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle|link=Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle]]|16 November (cancelled)}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Neopets: The Darkest Faerie|[[Image:tdf thumb.png|Neopets: The Darkest Faerie|link=Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]|15 November 2005}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing{{!}}The Wand of Wishing|[[Image:ppa-wow thumb.png|Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing|link=Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing]]|15 March 2006}}
 
{{Eventbutton|The Adventures of Jake|[[Image:aoj thumb.png|The Adventures of Jake|link=The Adventures of Jake]]|19 January 2006 (cancelled)}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Operation: Petpet Park|[[Image:opp thumb.png|Operation: Petpet Park|link=Operation: Petpet Park]]|4 September - 28 Oct. 2008}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Disappearance of Krawk Island|[[Image:Doki thumb.png|Disappearance of Krawk Island|link=Disappearance of Krawk Island]]|11 July - 9 August 2011}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Spooky Food Eating Contest|[[Image:Sfec thumb.png|Spooky Food Eating Contest|link=Spooky Food Eating Contest]]|19 September - 2 Nov. 2013}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Moltara Mystery|[[Image:mm thumb.png|Moltara Mystery|link=Moltara Mystery]]|19 March - 3 April 2014}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Desert Diplomacy|[[Image:Ddip thumb.png|Desert Diplomacy|link=Desert Diplomacy]]|7 - 25 August 2014}}
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===Altador Cup===
{{main|Altador Cup}}
 
The Altador Cup began in 2006, and is held annually around June. Users play special flash [[games]] to support the [[Yooyuball]] teams of one of [[Neopia]]'s worlds.
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup I|[[Image:AC Plot 2006 08.gif|Altador Cup I|link=Altador Cup I]]|1 June - 4 August 2006}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup II|[[Image:Ac2 thumb.png|Altador Cup II|link=Altador Cup II]]|1 June - 9 July 2007}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup III|[[Image:Ac3 thumb.png|Altador Cup III|link=Altador Cup III]]|12 June - 21 July 2008}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup IV|[[Image:Ac4 thumb.png|Altador Cup IV|link=Altador Cup IV]]|1 June - 6 July 2009}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup V|[[Image:Ac5 thumb.png|Altador Cup V|link=Altador Cup V]]|26 May - 6 July 2010}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup VI|[[Image:Ac6 thumb.png|Altador Cup VI|link=Altador Cup VI]]|1 June - 10 July 2011}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup VII|[[Image:Ac7 thumb.png|Altador Cup VII|link=Altador Cup VII]]|15 May - 28 June 2012}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup VIII|[[Image:Ac8 thumb.png|Altador Cup VIII|link=Altador Cup VIII]]|15 May - 28 June 2012}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Altador Cup IX|[[Image:Ac9 thumb.png|Altador Cup IX|link=Altador Cup IX]]|22 May - 3 July 2014}}
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===Games Master Challenge===
{{main|Games Master Challenge}}
 
Beginning in 2006, and being held annually in November since then, [[Aristotle A. Avinroo]] challenges users to complete several [[Games Room]] related tasks to receive unique prizes.
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2006|[[Image:gmc2006 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2006|link=Games Master Challenge 2006]]|22 - 30 November 2006}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2007|[[Image:gmc 2007 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2007|link=Games Master Challenge 2007]]|20 - 27 November 2006}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2008|[[Image:gmc 2008 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2008|link=Games Master Challenge 2008]]|25 November - 1 Dec. 2008}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2009|[[Image:gmc 2009 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2009|link=Games Master Challenge 2009]]|24 November - 1 Dec. 2009}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2010|[[Image:gmc 2010 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2010|link=Games Master Challenge 2010]]|23 - 29 November 2010}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2011|[[Image:gmc 2011 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2011|link=Games Master Challenge 2011]]|21 - 28 November 2011}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2012|[[Image:gmc 2012 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2012|link=Games Master Challenge 2012]]|19 - 26 November 2012}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2013|[[Image:gmc 2013 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2013|link=Games Master Challenge 2013]]|25 November - 2 Dec. 2013}}
 
{{Eventbutton|Games Master Challenge 2014|[[Image:gmc 2014 thumb.png|Games Master Challenge 2014|link=Games Master Challenge 2014]]|24 November - 1 Dec. 2013}}
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==Plots by year==
===Daily Dare===
The following is a list of all the plots that have happened sorted by year. In italics are events or puzzles that are site-wide but do not have the story element of plots, or are off-site video games.
{{main|Daily Dare}}


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The Daily Dare competition began in 2007, and was held annually until 2014. Players are challenged to beat the scores of Aristotle A. Avinroo and his friends and rivals [[Abigail]], [[Chadley]], [[Lulu]] and [[Roothless]].
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===2000===
*'''[[Arrival of Virtupets]]''' - August 15
*''[[Sacrificers]] - August 18''
*'''[[Hunt for the Battledome]]''' - October 2


===2001===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2007|[[Image:Dd 2007 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2007|link=Daily Dare 2007]]|1 - 31 March 2007}}
*''[[Ski Lodge Murder Mystery]] - February 2''
*'''[[The Tyrannian Invasion]]''' - March 20
*''[[Faerie League]] - 18 May''
*'''[[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]]''' - June 12
*''[[Usurper!]] - July 9''
*'''[[The Hunt for the Crown]]''' - July 17
*'''[[The Destruction of Maraqua]]''' - August 18
*'''[[Neopet Version 2]]''' - October 5


===2002===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2008|[[Image:Dd 2008 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2008|link=Daily Dare 2008]]|1 - 31 March 2008}}
*'''[[Champions of Meridell]]''' - July 23


===2003===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2009|[[Image:Dd 2007 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2009|link=Daily Dare 2009]]|2 - 31 March 2009}}
*''[[Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]] - April 5''
*''[[Mystery Island Volcano]] - September 23''


===2004===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2010|[[Image:Dd 2007 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2010|link=Daily Dare 2010]]|11 February - 14 March 2010}}
*'''[[Battle for Meridell]]''' - February 2
*''[[Return of Dr. Sloth Staff Tournament]]''
*'''[[Hannah and the Ice Caves (Plot)|Hannah and the Ice Caves]]''' - October 21
*''[[The Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle]] - November 16 (cancelled)''


===2005===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2011|[[Image:Dd 2011 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2011|link=Daily Dare 2011]]|1 - 31 March 2011}}
*'''[[Curse of Maraqua]]''' - March 15
*'''[[Lost Desert Plot]]''' - August 30
*''[[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]] - November 15''


===2006===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2012|[[Image:Dd 2012 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2012|link=Daily Dare 2012]]|1 - 31 March 2012}}
*''[[Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing]] - March 14''
*'''[[Altador Plot]]''' - March 28
*''[[Altador Cup I]] - June 1''
*'''[[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]''' - August 3
*'''[[The Tale of Woe]]''' - October 3
*''[[Games Master Challenge 2006]] - November 22''
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===2007===
{{Eventbutton|Daily Dare 2013|[[Image:Dd 2013 thumb.png|Daily Dare 2013|link=Daily Dare 2013]]|30 July - 18 August 2013}}
*''[[Daily Dare 2007]] - March 1''
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*'''[[Journey to the Lost Isle]]''' - May 1
*''[[Altador Cup II]] - June 1''
*''[[Games Master Challenge 2007]] - November 21''


===2008===
===Other recurring events===
*'''[[Return of Dr. Sloth]]''' - January 29
*''[[Daily Dare 2008]] - March 1''
*''[[Altador Cup III]] - June 12''
*''[[Petpet Park]] - August 28''
*''[[Games Master Challenge 2008]] - November 25''


===2009===
Other recurring events include:
*''[[Daily Dare 2009]] - March 2''
*''[[Altador Cup IV]] - June 1''
*''[[New Game Challenge]] - July 8''
*'''[[Atlas of the Ancients]]''' - October 15


===2010===
{{Eventbutton|Advent Calendar|[[Image:321 advent calendar.gif|Advent Calendar|link=Advent Calendar]]|December 2000 - }}
*''[[Daily Dare 2010]] - February 11''
*''[[Altador Cup V]] - May 26''
*'''[[The Faeries' Ruin]]''' - September 21
*''[[Games Master Challenge 2010]] - 23 November''


===2011===
{{Eventbutton|Festival of Neggs|[[Image:festival of neggs thumb.jpg|Festival of Neggs|link=Festival of Neggs]]|Easter 2010 - }}
*''[[Daily Dare 2011]] - March 1''
*''[[Altador Cup VI]] - 25 May''
*''[[Disappearance of Krawk Island]] - 11 July''


===2012===
{{Eventbutton|Neopies|[[Image:neopies 2014 thumb.png|Neopies|link=Neopies]]|January 2009 - }}
*''[[Daily Dare 2012]] - 1 March''
*''[[Altador Cup VII]] - 25 May''


===2013===
{{Eventbutton|Trick-or-treating|[[Image:Trick_or_Treat.gif|Trick-or-treating|link=Trick-or-treating]]|31 October 2003 - }}
*'''[[War for the Obelisk]]''' - 14 February
*'''[[Altador Cup VIII]]''' - 24 May
*'''[[Daily Dare 2013]]''' - 29 July
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==Trivia==
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*Plots often have references to popular culture or literary works (see the Trivia sections in the respective articles for further information).


==External links==
==External links==
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=13 13], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=22 22], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=26 26], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=27 27], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=29 29], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=39 39], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=55 55], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=56 56], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=65 65], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=68 68], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=69 69], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=79 79], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=83 83], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=98 98], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=113 113], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=114 114], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=115 115], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=117 117], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=126 126], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=128 128], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=129 129], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=130 130], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=131 131], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=132 132], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=133 133], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=286 286]
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 22 April 2018

Plots tell tales of world-changing events.

Plots are storylines that add to the history of the Neopets universe. Normally, users can participate to earn prizes, as well as follow the story involving Neopian characters. Players can only participate in most plots for a certain period of time - after they are over, they become part of Neopian history. A mini-plot is a plot with fewer activities and a smaller story

Events and plevents are smaller stories than plots that tend not to involved "world-changing occurrences or big competition", but also can only be played for a certain period of time. The distinction between plots and events hasn't always been clear.

Plots have often coincided with the release of new worlds, and introduce or revisit Neopian characters. They first began to appear on August 15, 2000, with the Arrival of Virtupets.

Format[edit]

Plots follow a story, which is usually depicted as comics or short animated films. User participation varies between plots: early plots had users collect certain items and deliver them to a character. Subsequent plots were entirely Battledome orientated, and users participated by fighting enemies in the Battledome, and in some cases choosing which side to fight for. Plot challengers are typically released in the Battledome in waves, containing limited numbers of certain enemies. As a major battle reaches its end, users may face a boss character. The boss enemy is usually a collaborative step, where it is weakened by every player who loses to it until one player can beat it.

The Curse of Maraqua plot experimented with having both a Battledome system and a support system involving collecting items for those people who did not enjoy fighting in the Battledome. Later plots started becoming more puzzle orientated with smaller Battledome sections - most noticeably the Lost Desert Plot.

The story of plots is usually released in parts called chapters. In most recent plots, these chapters are in comic book form. Most plots can only be participated in while these parts are being released, and after the final part is released its puzzles are closed. The stories typically remain viewable after this time, however. The exception to this rule is the Altador Plot, which can still be completed to date.

At the end of the plot, prizes are either given out automatically based on how much a player contributed to the plot (i.e. how many enemies they defeated or how many puzzles they completed) or can be bought for 'plot points' that correspond to the player's contribution. Plots reward the player with a site event trophy for completing them or participating, and a site theme or avatar is not uncommon.

Plots[edit]

Although the distinction between plots, mini-plots, and events is sometimes ambiguous, there have been at least the following eighteen plots and mini-plots.

Arrival of Virtupets

Arrival of Virtupets
15 - 25 August 2000

Hunt for the Battledome

Hunt for the Battledome
2 - 13 October 2000

The Tyrannian Invasion

The Tyrannian Invasion
20 March - 11 May 2001

Brucey B and the Lucky Coin

Brucey B and the Lucky Coin
12 June - 10 July 2001

Destruction of Maraqua

Destruction of Maraqua
18 August 2001 - 31 May 2002

Champions of Meridell

Champions of Meridell
23 July 2002 - 28 April 2003

Battle for Meridell

Battle for Meridell
2 February - 13 May 2004

Hannah and the Ice Caves

Hannah and the Ice Caves
21 October - 22 Dec. 2004

Curse of Maraqua

Curse of Maraqua
15 March - 10 June 2005

Lost Desert Plot

Lost Desert Plot
30 August - 29 Nov. 2005

Altador Plot

Altador Plot
17 March - 2 June 2006*

The Cyodrake's Gaze

The Cyodrake's Gaze
3 August - 8 September 2006

The Tale of Woe

The Tale of Woe
2 October - 20 November 2006

Journey to the Lost Isle

Journey to the Lost Isle
1 May - 30 May 2007

The Return of Dr. Sloth

The Return of Dr. Sloth
29 January - 15 March 2008

Atlas of the Ancients

Atlas of the Ancients
15 October - 25 Nov. 2009*

The Faeries' Ruin

The Faeries' Ruin
20 September - 24 Dec. 2010

War for the Obelisk

War for the Obelisk
11 February - 19 March 2013

The Wraith Resurgence

The Wraith Resurgence
17 Nov. 2017 -


* The Altador Plot and parts of the Atlas of the Ancients can still be completed today.

Events[edit]

The following is a chronological list of one-off events, including off-site video games. Recurring events, like the Altador Cup and Daily Dare, are listed separately.

Sacrificers

Sacrificers
18 August - 10 Nov. 2000

Ski Lodge Murder Mystery

Ski Lodge Murder Mystery
2 February - 25 May 2001

Faerie League

Faerie League
18 May - 8 June 2001

Usurper!

Usurper!
9 - 16 July 2001

The Hunt for the Crown

The Hunt for the Crown
17 - 19 July 2001

Neopet Version 2

Neopet Version 2
5 - 9 November 2001

Gadgadsbogen Puzzle

Gadgadsbogen Puzzle
5 - 20 March 2003

Missing Petpets

Missing Petpets
12 - 23 June 2003

Mystery Island Volcano

Mystery Island Volcano
23 September - 18 Oct. 2003

Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle

Guildmasters' Dinner Logic Puzzle
16 November (cancelled)

Neopets: The Darkest Faerie

Neopets: The Darkest Faerie
15 November 2005

The Wand of Wishing

Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing
15 March 2006

The Adventures of Jake

The Adventures of Jake
19 January 2006 (cancelled)

Operation: Petpet Park

Operation: Petpet Park
4 September - 28 Oct. 2008

Disappearance of Krawk Island

Disappearance of Krawk Island
11 July - 9 August 2011

Spooky Food Eating Contest

Spooky Food Eating Contest
19 September - 2 Nov. 2013

Moltara Mystery

Moltara Mystery
19 March - 3 April 2014

Desert Diplomacy

Desert Diplomacy
7 - 25 August 2014


Altador Cup[edit]

Main article: Altador Cup

The Altador Cup began in 2006, and is held annually around June. Users play special flash games to support the Yooyuball teams of one of Neopia's worlds.

Altador Cup I

Altador Cup I
1 June - 4 August 2006

Altador Cup II

Altador Cup II
1 June - 9 July 2007

Altador Cup III

Altador Cup III
12 June - 21 July 2008

Altador Cup IV

Altador Cup IV
1 June - 6 July 2009

Altador Cup V

Altador Cup V
26 May - 6 July 2010

Altador Cup VI

Altador Cup VI
1 June - 10 July 2011

Altador Cup VII

Altador Cup VII
15 May - 28 June 2012

Altador Cup VIII

Altador Cup VIII
15 May - 28 June 2012

Altador Cup IX

Altador Cup IX
22 May - 3 July 2014


Games Master Challenge[edit]

Main article: Games Master Challenge

Beginning in 2006, and being held annually in November since then, Aristotle A. Avinroo challenges users to complete several Games Room related tasks to receive unique prizes.

Games Master Challenge 2006

Games Master Challenge 2006
22 - 30 November 2006

Games Master Challenge 2007

Games Master Challenge 2007
20 - 27 November 2006

Games Master Challenge 2008

Games Master Challenge 2008
25 November - 1 Dec. 2008

Games Master Challenge 2009

Games Master Challenge 2009
24 November - 1 Dec. 2009

Games Master Challenge 2010

Games Master Challenge 2010
23 - 29 November 2010

Games Master Challenge 2011

Games Master Challenge 2011
21 - 28 November 2011

Games Master Challenge 2012

Games Master Challenge 2012
19 - 26 November 2012

Games Master Challenge 2013

Games Master Challenge 2013
25 November - 2 Dec. 2013

Games Master Challenge 2014

Games Master Challenge 2014
24 November - 1 Dec. 2013


Daily Dare[edit]

Main article: Daily Dare

The Daily Dare competition began in 2007, and was held annually until 2014. Players are challenged to beat the scores of Aristotle A. Avinroo and his friends and rivals Abigail, Chadley, Lulu and Roothless.

Daily Dare 2007

Daily Dare 2007
1 - 31 March 2007

Daily Dare 2008

Daily Dare 2008
1 - 31 March 2008

Daily Dare 2009

Daily Dare 2009
2 - 31 March 2009

Daily Dare 2010

Daily Dare 2010
11 February - 14 March 2010

Daily Dare 2011

Daily Dare 2011
1 - 31 March 2011

Daily Dare 2012

Daily Dare 2012
1 - 31 March 2012

Daily Dare 2013

Daily Dare 2013
30 July - 18 August 2013


Other recurring events[edit]

Other recurring events include:

Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar
December 2000 -

Festival of Neggs

Festival of Neggs
Easter 2010 -

Neopies

Neopies
January 2009 -

Trick-or-treating

Trick-or-treating
31 October 2003 -


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