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Tonu Day Roundup Posted by Rylon

Posted on February 20, 2015, 3:06 pm NST





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Zombie | Pastel



Clothing



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nick - JN Staff , February 20, 2015 3:10 PM NST I really don't like the artwork of that flower basket. It's the same artwork that they've been using for food items lately and it looks terrible on Neopets... Now they're using the same artist to make wearables? Ugh.



I see I was right about the pastel Tonu, though I'm not really loving either of the colors.



The NT editor being gone for an indefinite amount of time is disappointing... and somewhat suspicious.

demi_ , February 20, 2015 3:14 PM NST I really like her mane?

demi_ , February 20, 2015 3:15 PM NST No NT this week?! ARGH.

On a side note, just in case the NT's future ever looks shaky, I guess I'd better get out my final series.

penguinqwert - JN Staff , February 20, 2015 3:16 PM NST Also from today's news: "Hello everyone! Our Neopian Times editor is on an extended leave of absence. Although the Neopian Times will return at a later date, today's issue has been put on hold. Please check back next week for more updates regarding the Times. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to find a resolution in a timely manner. "



Well, it was only a matter of time until the NT was cut too, right?

katyacollections , February 20, 2015 3:18 PM NST i actually like the zombie, and i'm not a tonu fan whatsoever.

that pastel and clothes tho... meh just absolutely boring



about the NT editor's "extended leave of absence" (cmon TNT we all know what that means, why not say it with all the letters? we're not as stupid as you try to make us...), it seems that one by one everyone's leaving the sinking boat...

herdy - JN Staff , February 20, 2015 3:23 PM NST Droplet (the NT editor) is having a baby - she's not been sacked. XD

ummy - JN Staff , February 20, 2015 3:24 PM NST NT seems like one of the few creative areas on the site that still gets a lot of entries. I don't think it will go anywhere.

gerommey , February 20, 2015 3:32 PM NST I was just going to say that herdy. She also mentioned it on the NTWF if you need fruther proof. (http://ntwriters.proboards.com/thread/51687/heads)



On the subject of Tonu day, I'm really loving that pastel.

chevrine , February 20, 2015 3:33 PM NST



Congrats, Droplet! Thanks for putting that one to rest quickly, herdy and ummy!Congrats, Droplet!

stories2btold , February 20, 2015 3:45 PM NST That mane is gross. Too gross lol.

kouza , February 20, 2015 3:46 PM NST Droplet talks like they've got everything under control and that there'll be a replacement editor by next week/at some point. But in the news they're talking like "We HOPE to have this resolved." Which is it?

chevrine , February 20, 2015 3:50 PM NST I'm guessing they don't want to publicly make any promises just in case something unforeseen happens, since they've had...quite a lot of trouble with that lately, poor dears. The last thing they need is another issue in the barrel, so I don't blame 'em for being cautious.

meercatristonhopets3 , February 20, 2015 3:52 PM NST Zombie reminds me of Hershel for some reason

morningstarnova , February 20, 2015 4:02 PM NST That Zombie Tonu looks like a NeoQuest reject . . . especially when compared to the Undead Farmer along with the other undead citizens of Kal Panning.

reconnection , February 20, 2015 4:04 PM NST I was super worried about the NT editor person but now I know they're having a baby I'm like awwww ouo You'd think they'd already have someone lined up to take over though. You don't just... have a baby overnight XD

inkpot , February 20, 2015 4:07 PM NST personally i think zombie and pastel look great!

nightshadeswiftswing , February 20, 2015 4:11 PM NST I wish they could have just said she was having a baby. I got scared that she was fired/left and NT was gone forever.

chevrine , February 20, 2015 4:12 PM NST "You don't just... have a baby overnight XD" aaaaactually, some people can and do have premies quite unexpectedly. It can be very scary! I don't think this is what happened to Droplet, though--but mind, I don't really follow stuff like this as much as some people!

burning_shadows_79 , February 20, 2015 4:42 PM NST Yeah, I knew she was on leave... there's no way they'd get rid of the Neopian Times, it has too strong a following and there's loads of participation. It'd be like getting rid of the Battledome.

Really, they don't want to MAKE the site fail.



But despite making plans to bring in a temporary NT editor until Droplet returns, it's still not a dead cert. People who have been given jobs can pull out, especially if they've been to multiple job interviews and received more than one offer. It's much wiser for TNT to say they "hope" they can bring in a replacement... but perhaps not so wise to withhold the reason for Droplet's departure. (Nightshade is right - they should have just SAID she was having a baby. Childbirth may not happen in Neopia, but it's an essential part of life in the real world.)



On topic though - WOW that Zombie Tonu! I like what they did with the mane. It looks like a Aww... congratulations, Droplet!Yeah, I knew she was on leave... there's no way they'd get rid of the Neopian Times, it has too strong a following and there's loads of participation. It'd be like getting rid of the Battledome.Really, they don't want to MAKE the site fail.But despite making plans to bring in a temporary NT editor until Droplet returns, it's still not a dead cert. People who have been given jobs can pull out, especially if they've been to multiple job interviews and received more than one offer. It's much wiser for TNT to say they "hope" they can bring in a replacement... but perhaps not so wise to withhold the reason for Droplet's departure. (Nightshade is right - they should have just SAID she was having a baby. Childbirth may not happen in Neopia, but it's an essential part of life in the real world.)On topic though - WOW that Zombie Tonu!I like what they did with the mane. It looks like a

burning_shadows_79 , February 20, 2015 5:02 PM NST

I don't think Neopets is dying. I think it has a bright future if JumpStart is successful in bringing it to the mobile market. If I thought Neopets was going to collapse, I'd be far too sad to enjoy the site... but because I have hope, I can still have fun. It's a shame that people are so ready to believe that TNT would pull down something like the Times. It's as though those players EXPECT Neopets to fail, which makes me wonder how they can still enjoy it...I don't think Neopets is dying.I think it has a bright future if JumpStart is successful in bringing it to the mobile market. If I thought Neopets was going to collapse, I'd be far too sad to enjoy the site... but because I have hope, I can still have fun.

burning_shadows_79 , February 20, 2015 5:04 PM NST

Sorry, it cut me off. ...The Zombie Tonu looks like a real monster.Sorry, it cut me off.

maple_snow , February 20, 2015 5:19 PM NST



Lisa Frank would approve. Another flawless Pastel pet for the flawless pastel colour.Lisa Frank would approve.

kouza , February 20, 2015 5:35 PM NST Comparing the Times to the Battledome? I dunno, the Battledome is something they've said is low priority. Do Times fans wanna compare the Times to something that has been named low priority?

lilyofdeath , February 20, 2015 5:38 PM NST this former Tonu fan approves of the new Tonu colors (why former? I don't like their post-customization design)

winter_pony4 , February 20, 2015 5:50 PM NST ...Well, it's a good thing I held off on entering my newest NT entry this week.

icygirl2005_ , February 20, 2015 5:56 PM NST Meh. No NT?!?!...Oh well...I'll just comment off.

Something I don't like in the pastel color...

Mutant Tonu's wig isn't very sharp looking...it looks like a mop of brownish kelp. Mutant is Mutant anyways.



@nick: I agree with you. The basket isn't very sharp either. It looks like someone spilled food coloring over scrambled eggs or something.

icygirl2005_ , February 20, 2015 5:57 PM NST Oopsy...I confused Mutant with Zombie. So don't mind that, please.

bennyw , February 20, 2015 6:05 PM NST Well, they've had the NT banner running on the homepage for a while so they are seeking submissions. While I've had my avatar for a year now, I still participate and it's updated like clockwork (not much to it really). I don't think the BD issues are a good comparison. There is nothing technical to it really...

cay , February 20, 2015 8:37 PM NST I love the Lost Isle plot, been a fan of it since '07! Did they use that banner in the last years Tonu Day? TNT used Professor Hugo Fairweather in the banner, along with his assistant Werther! I'm so happy I could cry!I love the Lost Isle plot, been a fan of it since '07! Did they use that banner in the last years Tonu Day?

aurea , February 20, 2015 8:51 PM NST Ooo both the paint colours looks really nice. I like the pastel tonu!

cay , February 20, 2015 9:06 PM NST This makes me want a Tonu!! It's funny to think years ago I didn't like them until the revamp, and Hugo got me into loving them!

cat , February 20, 2015 11:23 PM NST I like that the hat's just a hat and not a hat/wig. The clothes are decent but not great. Pastel's got some nice colours, and zombie is nicely done although I'm not that fond of the colour or Tonus.



I'm glad the extended leave of absence isn't anything serious, I was worried they might have contracted one of the illnesses that's been going around. Anyway congrats to her!

burning_shadows_79 , February 21, 2015 12:45 AM NST @kouza and bennyw: I was only talking about retention, not updates or glitches. I was saying that the Neopian Times will remain on the Neopets site, just as the Battledome will.



The Battledome is glitchy, but they intend to repair it. It's a low priority for now, but the fact that it's a priority at all means they plan to keep the Battledome online. Like the Neopian Times, the Battledome is an integral part of the Neopets site. TNT will not get rid of either of them.

burning_shadows_79 , February 21, 2015 12:58 AM NST



Oh well... I can wait. I have a Neopian Times entry waiting in the wings. It's being held over, but is now delayed until a replacement NT Editor can be found.Oh well... I can wait.

zeelink , February 21, 2015 1:55 AM NST I'm not gonna lie, the news worried me today XD Good thing Jellyneo is here to clear things up. Congrats Droplet!



Also that pastel Tonu makes me very happy.

bennyw , February 21, 2015 7:16 AM NST @burning_shadows_79: I was addressing kouza's concern, not necessarily comparing and contrasting. I don't think either will become obsolete..

doutzen , February 23, 2015 5:13 AM NST



This lag is horrible! My internet is bad but not this bad! Bless Droplet, all the best for a safe birth and healthy baby!This lag is horrible! My internet is bad but not this bad!

cat , February 23, 2015 2:11 PM NST Yeah, it seems like Neo is flirting with the Red Pteri right now.

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