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'''Professor Milton Clodbottle's Astounding Habitarium''' is a [[game]] where players raise a group of [[petpetpet]]s inside one of Prof. Clodbottle's | '''Professor Milton Clodbottle's Astounding Habitarium''' (or, more simply, the '''Habitarium''') is a [[game]] where players raise a group of [[petpetpet]]s inside one of Prof. Clodbottle's Habitariums. Much like a real-life [[wikipedia:formicarium|formicarium]], the petpetpets (P3s) work together to gather resources, build structures, and defend the Habitarium from pests, under the observation and occasional guidance from the player. Players can breed their desired mix of P3s in their Habitarium, and customize buildings and P3s through colour changes. | ||
== Habitariums == | == Habitariums == | ||
When a player first establishes their Habitarium, they must choose from three types: | |||
;Seedling Grove" | |||
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;"Blossom Meadow" | |||
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;"Puddle Lake" | |||
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descriptions, appearances. Multiple P3s can harvest from a single tile, so it is uncertain whether the differences in the number of resources is meaningful (other than being able to lose more of those tiles to pests). | |||
=== Resources === | === Resources === | ||
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== Petpetpets (P3s) == | == Petpetpets (P3s) == | ||
Petpetpets are abbreviated "P3s" throughout the game. | Petpetpets are abbreviated "P3s" throughout the game. They are the central characters of the Habitarium and act autonomously, with a basic level of intelligence. The player guides their P3s to perform desired tasks to advance forward in the game. | ||
=== Life Cycle === | === Life Cycle === | ||
Eggs, depends on species of nester on next when laid, can be stored, can "escape" if left alone too long. Hatched by player, lives in | Eggs, depends on species of nester on next when laid, can be stored ("harvested"), can "escape" if left alone too long. Hatched by player, lives in Habitarium. Must take care of well to slow ageing? Produces gem when they pass away. | ||
=== Status === | === Status === | ||
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=== Jobs === | === Jobs === | ||
From birth, each individual P3 is specialized as a Nester, Worker, or Soldier. | |||
==== Nesters ==== | ==== Nesters ==== | ||
These P3s are the only ones that can lay eggs in nests and incubate them until they are ready to hatch. When not nesting, they can gather resources at a somewhat slower pace than [[#Workers|Workers]]. If necessary, they can also defend the | These P3s are the only ones that can lay eggs in nests and incubate them until they are ready to hatch. When not nesting, they can gather resources at a somewhat slower pace than [[#Workers|Workers]]. If necessary, they can also defend the Habitarium from pests. They cannot build or repair buildings. | ||
==== Workers ==== | ==== Workers ==== | ||
Workers are specialized in resource gathering, building | Workers are specialized in resource gathering, and building and repairing work. If necessary, they can also defend the Habitarium from pests, though they will not automatically do this unless attacked directly. | ||
==== Soldiers ==== | ==== Soldiers ==== | ||
Soldiers are | Soldiers are much more proficient in fighting than the other two types. They are the only P3s that can be sent out to fight other players' Habitariums. They can also build structures and repair damage to buildings from pests or raids. However, they cannot gather resources or nest, so they are often idle. | ||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
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== Structures == | == Structures == | ||
Five types, can be painted. Tables with function, capacity | Five types, can be painted. Tables with function, capacity, costs, appearance (including painted), upgrades. Caution - icon order in the shop is different from everywhere else. | ||
Storage: stores resources, have individual capacities | |||
: L1: Stores 2500 of each | |||
: L2: Stores 3500 of each | |||
Houses: heals, feeds, and rests multiple P3s at a time | |||
: L1: Holds 3 P3s | |||
: L2: Holds 5 P3s, about twice? as fast | |||
Nests: allows nesters to lay and incubate eggs | |||
: L1: ? | |||
: L2: ? | |||
== Progression == | == Progression == | ||
Levels, XP total, XP from last, | As players and their P3s perform actions in the game, they will earn experience points (XP), which count toward the player levelling up. At each level, the player gains a [[Neopoints|Neopoint]] award, and potentially bonuses for their Habitarium, such as random gifts, expansions in territory or population cap, and unlocked structure and upgrade capabilities. | ||
Table: XP Sources | |||
* Harvest resource: 1 XP per unit | |||
* Red gem from defeated enemy: 30 XP | |||
* Construct Storage (or any other building?): 200 XP | |||
* Repair buildings: ? | |||
* Hatch egg? | |||
* Gem from P3 end of lifespan: ? | |||
Table: Levels, XP total, XP from last, rewards, structures unlocked, upgrades unlocked and their functions and costs, max population, resource tile count(?) | |||
== Items == | == Items == | ||
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== Friends == | == Friends == | ||
Once-per-24-hours help (refresh a P3, repair building, or repair all resource tiles). Can give gifts. Can raid. | Once-per-24-hours help (refresh a P3, repair building, or repair all resource tiles). Can give gifts. Can raid. | ||
== Miscellaneous == | |||
* Since the game gives out Neopoints, one should not create Habitariums on side accounts. | |||
* The game entered private [[wikipedia:beta testing|beta testing]] on 9 November 2010. The public beta had a [[wikipedia:false start]] with the release of the 19 November news, but was released properly on 22-23 November, as the following post from [[The Neopets Team]] on their official [[Neoboard]] describes: | |||
*: Habitarium Open Beta Launch Plan | |||
*: Posted: 22 Nov 2010 - 3:49 pm | |||
*: Hello, Neopians! We wanted to let you know that we're going to be launching Habitarium again soon. We'll be opening up to small groups of players at a time until we get to everyone. No reason. We're not afraid of a server exploding or anything. *shifty eyes* | |||
*: We'll start by releasing to the Premium beta testers tonight and, if all goes well, we'll add groups in the morning and continue throughout the day. So if you can't access the game but your friends can, don't panic! Everyone will be able to play soon. | |||
*: If anything changes, we'll let you know. Thanks for your patience! | |||