Posted by IcePets Day 187, Year 9 (24th Apr 19) @ 09:20:38
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The Meme Contest has come to a close, and it's now time to vote for your favourites here! There are some incredible entries, and the IcePets community came forward with so much creativity.
Voting will be open for one week, where you can select your favourite of the entries, officially closing on May 1st at 11:59:59 PM (IcePets Time)
Speaking of voting, Member of the Month voting for this month is ending soon! Wherever you are in Terrafrost, don't forget to head to the nearest voting booth and cast your vote for Member of the Month (MOTM for short)! Terrafrostians can vote for up to three Users to win 100,000 IcePoints and the Member of the Month Avatar.
Two winners will be chosen each month. One lucky new winner will be honoured with Yet to Win MOTM, for those who have yet to be recognised for their community contribution. Then there is the Free for All MOTM, which includes all members except Staff, for those long-time members who deserve another tip of the hat. For those who have already won MOTM, you will receive the Honoured Member Trophy.
Remember! - You cannot nominate yourself or members of Staff. - Do not ask other Users to vote for yourself or other members. - You may vote for up to three Users per month. - Send your nominations here!
You can submit your vote any time during the month, and have until the end of the month to do so. Winners will be announced on the first of next month!
Posted by IcePets Day 186, Year 9 (23rd Apr 19) @ 17:44:13
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Every Terrafrostian has at least one wonderful Cobron friend in their life -- now, the Cobron community can show off their angelic side! The Angelic Cobron Morphing Potion, funded by @POURRITURE, will now be stocking in the Snow Jar Igloo. Get one for yourself or for your sweetest Cobron buddy!
If you don't want to wait to restock one, you can purchase the Morphing Potion from the I.C.E Shop until the end of the month for 500 IceCash (450 IceCash for Gold Account Users)!
Posted by IcePets Day 183, Year 9 (20th Apr 19) @ 21:36:41
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Novitaria and the Jakrit Hunt are coming to an end. The Jakrit and Makoat communities have had a blast hiding Noviteggs across Terrafrost for everyone to find, and everyone is full to bursting with colourful Novitaria treats.
Now, as the weather has warmed in the northern hemisphere and the ice has melted through the Talytil Lakes, Terrafrostians are turning to planting summer crops and planning for future events or preparing their Picnic Blankets and Holiday Swimsuits for summer fun.
If you have been itching to spend some of those Novitaria Credits you can now find the Pastel Armour, Pastel Flower Coin, Novitaria Cupcake, Pastel Ice Cube Set and the Novitaria Jakrit Plushie in the Novitaria Shop.
However, if you're not quite ready for the Novitaria fun to end, you'll still be able to find Five Random Noviteggs in the I.C.E. Shop for 250 IceCash (225 for Gold Account) and the Randomly Picked Jakrit Morphing Potion in the Novitaria Store and the I.C.E. Shop for 300 Novitaria Credits or 500 IceCash (450 for Gold Account) respectively until the end of the month.
Any straggling Noviteggs can be found until 11:59:59 PM (IcePets Time) so keep your eyes peeled and collect any last-minute Prizes and Novitaria Credits until the Festival ends for the year!
Posted by IcePets Day 182, Year 9 (19th Apr 19) @ 16:12:16
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Novitaria is drawing to a close! There was a flurry of activity from the Jakrit and Makoat community as the last of the Noviteggs were hidden -- they will be showing up more often in NPC Shops and as Quest Prizes, so get them while you can before the season ends April 20th, 23:59:59 (IcePets time)!
Posted by IcePets Day 180, Year 9 (17th Apr 19) @ 20:11:10
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If you want to join in the Meme Contest remember to submit your memes to IcePrincess soon! The contest ends April 23rd, 23:59:59 (IcePets time).
With a stir, shake, and bake, the Slice of Bread, Slice of Bread with Egg, Toast, and Toast with Egg have been revamped!
There are new flavours as well, Toast with Grape Jelly, Toast with Strawberry Jelly, and Toast with Peanut Butter. Find them in the Food Mall, and note that they will be asked for in the Space Quest in one week.
Posted by IcePets Day 176, Year 9 (13th Apr 19) @ 20:14:45
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The Springtime Surprise Basket is making its way into NPC Shops and Quest rewards again this year! The shopkeepers, quest givers, and Jakrits have worked hard putting together more due to their popularity. There should be enough supplies for two weeks. Be sure to grab them while you can!
Noviteggs are everywhere! If you're having trouble collecting some you can now find the Five Random Noviteggs in the I.C.E Shop for 250 Ice Cash (225 Ice Cash for Gold Account Users).
Randomly Picked Jakrit Morphing Potions are also hopping into the I.C.E Shop and Novitaria Store for 500 Ice Cash (450 Ice Cash for Gold Account Users) and 300 Novitaria Credits respectively. They are also visiting Gabrielle at the Snow Jar Igoo.
Both items will disappear again until next year after Novitaria ends April 20th, 23:59:59 (IcePets time).
If you are a fan of memes then now is your time to shine! Your fellow Terrafrostians are anxious to see what creative memes you can come up with. From any classic to a completely original meme, we want to see what you have to offer.
You can see an example of a meme below!
Rules:
1. Work must be entirely your own. Please do not trace original artwork or use Google images, but image manipulation of IcePets art to create graphics is acceptable. 2. One entry per User. 3. Feel free to get creative! You can use existing IcePets art or draw your own, but it must be a meme or parody of a meme! 4. Art must be kept PG-13.For example, you may show two Pets holding hands or kissing, but not overt innuendo; you may show blood, weapons, or mild violence, but not gore or dismembered limbs, etc. All entries submitted must be considered appropriate under the Terms and Conditions of IcePets. 5. Keep your entries private and please don't share with other Users! 6. Staff reserve the right to dismiss a submission if it is hard to view or appears no work was involved. 7. Your entry must be uploaded and sent to IcePrincess by April 23rd, 23:59:59 (IcePets time) It does not matter where or how you upload it.
Users will vote for their favorite submission!
Prizes:
1st Place - Gold Contestant Trophy - 150,000 IcePoints - Random Jakrit Morphing Potion - Golden Competitor Stamp
Second Place - Silver Contestant Trophy - 100,000 IcePoints - Random Jakrit Morphing Potion
Third Place - Bronze Contestant Trophy - 75,0000 IcePoints -Random Jakrit Morphing Potion
Three new Items have been permanently added to the I.C.E Shop today! You can find the Rose I.C.E Avatar, Moon I.C.E Avatar, and the Coffee I.C.E Avatar. These beautiful Avatars can be purchased for 500 IceCash each (450 IceCash for Gold Account Users). They will appear in the Custom Avatar section of your collection, and will not increase your total number of Secret Avatars needed or acquired.
And finally, we would like to mention that all Novitaria festivities will end April 20th, 23:59:59 (IcePets time).
Posted by IcePets Day 172, Year 9 (9th Apr 19) @ 13:53:40
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The Jakrits have worked out a deal with the NPC shopkeepers and quest givers! You can now restock Noviteggs in all NPC Shops with the exceptions of Golden Touch and Snow Jar Igloo. Tackle some Quests for a chance to earn even more.
The Makoats have been pleasantly surprised at how well everyone is doing finding their stockpiles. Keep up the good work!
Clunk clunk the sound of the Halipar Jungle Novitegg Ice Cube and Misty Isle Novitegg Ice Cube falling out of the Ice Box can be heard all across Terrafrost. Hurry over today to add these new beauties to your collection before they melt!
Posted by IcePets Day 169, Year 9 (6th Apr 19) @ 18:50:19
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Novitaria is a celebration of new life -- eggs, hatchlings, cubs, kits, calves, and all those other adorable forms of Baby Pets and Companions. Many Pets are born around this time, particularly in the northern hemisphere of Terrafrost where the cold, hard months of winter are finally giving way to the first warmth of spring. Because of this, Novitaria is all about colour, joy, and finding wonder in life.
Even before civilisation, this time of year has always been one of nesting, newborns, and joy. Over time, cultures around the planet have adapted their own traditions to celebrate the ideas of "new life" and "excitement for life," often including themes of food, toys, painting, and candy. Today, the most well-known tradition is the annual Jakrit Hunt.
Though eggs began as simply the most abundant food for the first feasts held by Jakrits to celebrate life, the Jakrits in charge had fun developing games and activities as part of the preparations. They roped all the young ones in to help gather eggs for the cooking, and to keep them occupied, the older Jakrits started hiding egg stashes in trickier and trickier locations. To make it more fun, one year they decided to hide toys and candies with the piles of eggs.
Today, raw eggs have been replaced by plastic versions, which hold the toys and treats inside. All the eggs are hand-painted by Jakrits -- and there is so much paint, as it's meant to be a colourful holiday, they often paint everything else around, too. Banquet halls and tables, murals outdoors, even each other, as "paint wars" are a common side effect of Jakrit Hunt prep. No Novitaria would be complete without decorating absolutely everything in bright, spring-time colours.
As Novitaria celebrations have grown larger every year, Jakrits recruited their pastoral friends, Makoats, to help organize. The Makoats are better at hauling large loads, so they help to get the many shipments of eggs and treats to their destinations on time. This allows the Jakrits to focus on crafting gifts and hosting, while the Makoats handle a lot of the travel and legwork.
The word 'Easter' has been replaced by 'Novitaria' everywhere on-site.
This change affects items (for instance, the Easter Makoat Plush is now named Novitaria Makoat Plush), and the Novitaria Store and Novitaria Quest have been renamed to match as well.
Items with the word Easter on their art have also had their images revamped. This includes the Happy Novitaria Chocolate Bars, Happy Novitaria Stamp and Novitaria Stamp (previously Easter Rocks! Stamp).
The renamed Novitaria hidden Avatar also had a facelift.
The Green, Pink, and Purple Jakrit Egg Cups have been renamed to Green, Pink, and Purple Egg Mug to better reflect their art.
All previous Jakrit Eggs have been renamed to Noviteggs. To continue this tradition, your friendly local Jakrits and Makoats have introduced two brand new Noviteggs: the Halipar Jungle Novitegg and the Misty Isle Novitegg. Each of these has their own set of prizes -- can you collect them all?
Noviteggs have once again been hidden all over the site by Jakrits. Like last year, there is a limited amount of Noviteggs each day.
The Makoats continue to guard egg stockpiles. Finding the stash will result in a reward and you should tell your friends! The hidden stashes will move to a new location every ten minutes. Be sure to be quick!
Posted by IcePets Day 166, Year 9 (3rd Apr 19) @ 19:52:41
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Watch your step when you're browsing the Terrafrost Shops, because Suspicious Presents have started mysteriously stocking in most of them. Meanwhile, over at Sugar Rush, Alyson has whipped up a huge batch of Prankster Pies, so they will be stocking at a lower rarity! Both of these changes will last for one week only.
With jokes and pranks abound, a few more IcePet species wanted to get in on the fun. The Prankster Krittle is here to stir up trouble, and over making goofy faces in the corner is the Toon Sharshel.
The Toon Sharshel Morphing Potion will be permanently added to the Snow Jar Igloo, but if you're eager to get in on the shenanigans sooner rather than later, they can be purchased from the I.C.E Shop for the duration of the month at 500 IceCash (450 IceCash for Gold Account members). And if one of your Pets is looking to become a Prankster Krittle, keep an eye on the shop for one of those Prankster Pies!
Posted by IcePets Day 165, Year 9 (2nd Apr 19) @ 19:01:52
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Between pets changing their looks and NPCs wearing goofy googly eyes it is surprising anyone was able to get any work done!
Despite the storm of silliness, the Plain Boat, Pirate Boat, and Gold Boat have all received a new look! Hit ctrl+f5 if you cannot see the updated images.
A Ghostly Boat has been spotted sailing the high seas, brought to you by @Megrim.
If warm weather is on your mind, you are not alone! @Coreander has funded the stunning Summer Cactus for everyone to enjoy.
The Summer Cactus and Ghostly Boat can both be found at the Toy Shop and will be requested by the Space Quest in two weeks time.
Posted by IcePets Day 164, Year 9 (1st Apr 19) @ 00:49:49
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The votes have been tallied, and it's time to announce the winners of Member of the Month (MOTM for short)! For this month's Yet to Win MOTM, everyone congratulate...
Thank you for making IcePets a better place! Here are our favourite things about rainhex35:
- I really like this place, and it is important that it keeps improving based on user needs - rainhex35 has been fantastic, providing constructive feedback when they can! They are also very engaged (and engaging!) in the community - It has been lovely to see rainhex35 so happily contributing to conversations, they are a pleasure to talk to.
Next up, the winner of the Free for All MOTM, please congratulate...
Thank you for your continuing contributions to our community! Here are our favourite things about wheresmydog:
- Wheresmydog did an avatar thread for a rare item to help people out plus is seen around the site quite often being active and friendly. - wheresmydog has always been a valued member of IcePets, and I think they deserve to be officially recognised for their positive and friendly contribute to our family!.
Both of these fantastic members will receive 100,000 IcePoints and either the exclusive Member of the Month Avatar, or, if they already have it, the Honoured Member Trophy.
While member votes were tallying for MOTM, Staff votes tallied for SOTM, and this month's winner is...
To acknowledge their contributions to the team, we've created the following Item in their honour!
Autumn Novyn Plush Figurine
With the new month, new Items can be found in the I.C.E Shop for the duration of April! Head on over to pick up the new Light and Dark Plushies, Long Shadows book, and the returning Loyal Leo Mane for 500 IceCash (or 450 IceCash for Gold Members)!
Each month there will also be two regular Items introduced into the NPC shops. For April, find yourself a Delphic Stamp in the Post Office, and Sparkling Conflict in the Food Mall. The Sparkling Conflct will be requested by the Space Quest in one week!
Some Shopkeepers and Quest Givers seem to be looking a little strange, and Pets are all over the place today. I wonder what is going on.