Virtual Pets Forum - Virtualpetlist - Virtual pets http://www.virtualpetlist.com/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 20:36:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.virtualpetlist.com/images/styles/DeFraction/misc/rss.png Virtual Pets Forum - Virtualpetlist - Virtual pets http://www.virtualpetlist.com/ Strangelings http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16462-Strangelings?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:02:32 GMT while looking for new sites to play, i found a really cute and unique breeding game! http://strangelings.com/ you can play this on ipad (possibly... while looking for new sites to play, i found a really cute and unique breeding game!
http://strangelings.com/

you can play this on ipad (possibly ipod?? not sure) or on the web! it requires a connection to facebook, but it does not post for you or ask you to post, and nobody can see your personal information.

this game is focused on breeding! you start out with two randomized strangelings with no visible markings, eye color, etc. over time, as you gain money from breeding and selling (releasing to the wild) strangelings, you can unlock the traits of your creatures and show their hidden eye color, markings, wings, horns, etc. it's still pretty early in its existence, but it's a fun game to play and i'm excited to see what will come next. you can also sell/buy strangelings for real money in the auction house- most go for about a dollar, but on one occasion a super rare creature sold for $30! ]]> Virtual pets deerlet http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16462-Strangelings Neopets Community - Did we grow up? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16420-Neopets-Community-Did-we-grow-up?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 05:36:16 GMT So, I recently rejoined neopets, after 6+ years away. When I left, the NC Mall was just being introduced, and things were pretty shitty. Also, the... So, I recently rejoined neopets, after 6+ years away. When I left, the NC Mall was just being introduced, and things were pretty shitty. Also, the community was terrible; mostly kids who wanted to spam the boards with chatspeak and dumb spam.

However, after rejoining, I've realized it's a lot different now. Sure, there are still kids there that like to jack around on the boards and be obnoxious, but from what I've seen, at least, it's mostly adults like me who either rejoined to relive their childhood glory days, or have been playing this whole time.

It's pretty amazing, really. I was wary about putting up a board in the "Pound Chat," asking for any names of white lupes that may be up for adoption, because I assumed I'd be shot down as a beggar. Actually, though, within an hour I got three people who privately messaged me and posted on my board that they had pets up for adoption, and would happily give them to a "newbie."

Any thoughts on this? Any play neopets still? ]]> Virtual pets Lauren http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16420-Neopets-Community-Did-we-grow-up Pet sites/sim sites and genders? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16376-Pet-sites-sim-sites-and-genders?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 22:33:49 GMT Posting this on the petsite board more because they usually have human avatars/etc. then sim sites. Extremely curious, how do pet site/sim owners... Posting this on the petsite board more because they usually have human avatars/etc. then sim sites.
Extremely curious, how do pet site/sim owners approach gender in games?

I know a lot of sites offer human avatars to dress up/customize and breeding of pets.
Do you stick with simply making everything male/female or do you add a "other" option for people identifying as other things?
Of course that costs extra money, extra time and sometimes and a lot of people don't want to do it.
I always wondered if some sites offer the same amount of clothes to different genders (ex: female clothes are wearable on male avatars).

~ ]]> Virtual pets sickboy http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16376-Pet-sites-sim-sites-and-genders <![CDATA[Record users online: what's the most users you've seen on a game]]> http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16363-Record-users-online-what-s-the-most-users-you-ve-seen-on-a-game?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 18:22:14 GMT Sometimes a lot of sites have good users online and they set new records because something major is going on. Such as a plot, or a new event and a... Sometimes a lot of sites have good users online and they set new records because something major is going on. Such as a plot, or a new event and a lot of users are playing and checking up on things.

So, for the sites that you play, what's the most users you've seen online and playing? ]]> Virtual pets cpvr http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16363-Record-users-online-what-s-the-most-users-you-ve-seen-on-a-game What would you do in this situation? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16346-What-would-you-do-in-this-situation?goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 18:15:23 GMT A friend of mine on marapets recently got banned and I personally think it's unfair, lets call my friend Banana lol. So, someone Banana knew were quitting and told Banana they will give them all their things, after doing so they went behind Banana's back and told staff that Banana hacked their account. Their is no proof of the conversation and now Banana is banned :[ Staff say that Banana not going on his account from her IP is not enough proof so it is basically just him saying he was hacked by Banana.

Banana's friend later apologised and emailed the marapets staff, but no reply as of yet. Do you think the situation could have been handled better? Also what would you do in a situation as such?

Thanks! ]]> Virtual pets Jammybee http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16346-What-would-you-do-in-this-situation Painted animals/pets http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16309-Painted-animals-pets?goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 05:39:58 GMT How many of you like animals/pets that are done in a style that is digitally painted? Does it influence your preference depending on if the site is... How many of you like animals/pets that are done in a style that is digitally painted? Does it influence your preference depending on if the site is realistic or not? ]]> Virtual pets Gabby http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16309-Painted-animals-pets Pet site rules http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16300-Pet-site-rules?goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 11:15:23 GMT Have you ever noticed that some pet site staff don't understand why the rules are the rules? I would think it would be much easier to moderate a forum if you have a basic understanding of why certain rules have to be rules and so can be explained if someone asks reasonable questions.

It's the same with admins, surely they should understand the game well enough to know why the game rules are rules, and so could explain any reasonable questions if needed.

It seems to me that if some staff are ever asked if something is allowed or against the rules, they just answer with either yes or no, as if they've just read through a list of site rules themselves. It would be nice if staff could answer with a "no because...", instead of just "no".

Does it matter if staff understand the rules, or do they just need to know what the rules are? ]]> Virtual pets Jelly http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16300-Pet-site-rules How do you like claiming a pet? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16270-How-do-you-like-claiming-a-pet?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 22:07:19 GMT Do you prefer claiming a pet and having the system randomize what you're going to get or do you like being able to choose?

I can't really decide between the two. I know some sites you can collect pets too, which I think is cool. I'm not sure what type of game I prefer.

I guess it depends on the game. I never noticed it to be a problem so I don't think it makes a difference to me. ]]> Virtual pets Luke http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16270-How-do-you-like-claiming-a-pet What type of owners interest you? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16265-What-type-of-owners-interest-you?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 01:05:57 GMT Hey everyone. I'm just wondering if anyone here looks for specific quality out of owners of games.

I like owners that are really laid back and interactive. I don't like strict owners. I think communicating good is an important quality to have too. ]]> Virtual pets Luke http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16265-What-type-of-owners-interest-you <![CDATA[Moshi Monsters turn five: How the UK's virtual pets conquered the world]]> http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16264-Moshi-Monsters-turn-five-How-the-UK-s-virtual-pets-conquered-the-world?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 21:16:55 GMT http://uk.news.yahoo.com/moshi-monsters-turn-five--how-the-uk-s-virtual-pets-conquered-the-world-100819784.html#7TWLJsP ---Quote--- It began... http://uk.news.yahoo.com/moshi-monst...4.html#7TWLJsP

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It began with a simple doodle in a London coffee shop - but just five years later virtual pet game Moshi Monsters has more than 80 million fans around the world.

As Moshi Monsters celebrates its fifth birthday, the game has now grossed a quarter of a billion dollars globally in sales of books, trading cards and toys.

The official Moshi Monsters magazine is the number-one-selling monthly kids’ magazine in the UK - and a Moshi Monsters album reached the UK top five.

But its creator Michael Acton Smith admits it wasn't always looking like a success.

He said: "Like most entrepreneurs I am wildly optimistic - but I didn't think it would grow quite as widely as this. The first game we created was a commercial disaster."

"I thought there was something special here but it has been pretty amazing how fast it has happened."


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At its height in 2009, the online Moshi Monsters game was growing by one new registered user per second and while the UK is still its biggest territory, the brand is huge in the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

He explained: "We have a film coming out later this year but the biggest shift in the kids' world is from desktop computers to touchscreen. It is happening incredibly quickly and we are working as hard as we can to develop amazing stuff on tablets."

"If I could start again, I would have begun developing for mobile sooner. We were caught a little surprised by how fast the switch has happened. I'd have definitely taken that more seriously as soon as the iPhone and iPad came out."

He explained: "There are many kids brands that are fads, which burn brightly and then fade away. On the flip side there are some that stand the test of time like LEGO, Hot Wheels or Barbie.

"We want to build Moshi into an evergreen brand and to do that we must constantly keep it fresh to add new stories, characters and platforms. As long as we don't rest on our laurels we can continue to build a successful brand."
So what you guys think? Anyone here ever played Moshi Monsters?

]]> Virtual pets Michi http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16264-Moshi-Monsters-turn-five-How-the-UK-s-virtual-pets-conquered-the-world Avatars you usually wear on VPs http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16262-Avatars-you-usually-wear-on-VPs?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 07:12:05 GMT So, for the VPs that allow you to choose custom avatars, which avatars do you usually wear? I usually feel out the site and pick my avatar around... So, for the VPs that allow you to choose custom avatars, which avatars do you usually wear?

I usually feel out the site and pick my avatar around that. I always try and make sure my avatar's colors don't clash with the layout.

I REALLY like the avatar I have now, so I'll be sure to use it across many sites. :P ]]> Virtual pets Gabby http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16262-Avatars-you-usually-wear-on-VPs Your favorite flash games http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16259-Your-favorite-flash-games?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 05:14:38 GMT What are some flash games that you really like to play on pet sites? Are there any sites that you log in to solely to play flash games? Tell me... What are some flash games that you really like to play on pet sites?
Are there any sites that you log in to solely to play flash games?

Tell me about them! ]]> Virtual pets Gabby http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16259-Your-favorite-flash-games marapets has banned me for no reason http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16246-marapets-has-banned-me-for-no-reason?goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 10:45:07 GMT all because one of my brothers posted on my club, while i was upstairs for 5 minutes, and then i told my club and then the staff froze me the next... all because one of my brothers posted on my club, while i was upstairs for 5 minutes, and then i told my club and then the staff froze me the next day, and said i was sharing accounts, and i told the staff that i was upstairs while he posted and they said nope your not getting your account back, so what do you all think, edit i would also like a virtual pet site investigator if there are any ]]> Virtual pets Emilyme15 http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16246-marapets-has-banned-me-for-no-reason IcePets Error Code? http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16238-IcePets-Error-Code?goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:59:28 GMT Just wondering how many other users out there, that play IcePets, are getting the 500 error code? Also is anyone else getting slow loading times... Just wondering how many other users out there, that play IcePets, are getting the 500 error code?

Also is anyone else getting slow loading times and page crashes? ]]> Virtual pets SpunkiSpirou http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16238-IcePets-Error-Code Do you still make screenshots on games that you play http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16232-Do-you-still-make-screenshots-on-games-that-you-play?goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:26:16 GMT I remember years ago when a lot of people would take screenshots of certain tasks on games that they play. Some would even take(myself included)... I remember years ago when a lot of people would take screenshots of certain tasks on games that they play. Some would even take(myself included) screenshots of new milestones that the game managed to hit.

So, do you still take screenshots or not really? ]]> Virtual pets cpvr http://www.virtualpetlist.com/showthread.php/16232-Do-you-still-make-screenshots-on-games-that-you-play