Author: HPuterpop

I'm Andrew Wiles, although on this account I'm known as HPuterpop. I've played Poptropica since 2007, the year it started. I play on the users puterpop and puterpoptropica. I'm a graphic designer, editor on the Poptropica Help Blog, and executive manager on the Poptropica Wiki. Check out my links to find out what I'm doing at the moment - I like to stay active in the community and always have a couple projects in the works. Consider subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Google+. I would greatly appreciate it. I'd like to stress how easy it is to contact me, so if you do need to, [email protected] is the one to contact. Thanks for reading, I'll see you soon. :) And thanks to Muzzki for my current profile pic!
Daily Pop

Quizful Thinking – New Pop Quizzes!

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

I logged in today to find a “problem loading quiz 13366”. Same error occurred when I logged into some of my other accounts. (Thanks to Spotted Dragon for the picture.)

quiz-problem

If you’ve checked the Daily Pop today, you’ll understand why this is…

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As it seems, new pop quizzes are to come – and they look pretty sweet considering the call-backs to some awesome islands as you can see above.

Anyway, this post is just a quickie, so tell me in the comments what you think about pop quizzes in general. If you are a fan, be sure to check out the PHB’s Pop Quizzes page, listing practically all of the possible questions and answers that currently exist!

TAFN.

-HPuterpop

Web Development

More on the new Poptropica layout

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

So, I assume you’ve already seen the new Poptropica homepage. (Check out Blake’s PHB post below for a recap!) I honestly think it’s smexy, but that’s just my opinion. Some people like it, some do not. Either way, I want to go over it with more detail in this post, talking about the little things that they have improved and changed. First of all, they’re definitely going for a more stylized look with the carousel slots – a lot more designing has gone into those, as you can see below.

Second, they seem to be going for a different look entirely with the clouds instead of palm trees and vines – the contrast works great, and I absolutely love the change. They also have finally updated to the new logo with the more bold and “poppy” style. I adore that thing, and if you look closely I put the same style into a lot of my graphics as well.

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In the files, the change is labeled as “PopV2”, and contrary to my prior assumption, it’s not just an overlay, it is an actual update. Basically, I thought that they had just stuck all the new stuff over the old stuff. Instead, they have actually woven in the new stuff.

One last thing to say – I found this carousel slide for PoptropiCon: Episode 2. The episode came out quite a while ago, and I can’t imagine why they would release the slide anytime soon (perhaps they’d planned the new layout earlier but didn’t have it ready when P-Con Ep. 2 arrived). However, it’s a cool piece and I’m glad it was uncovered!

popconSlideAnyway, tell me what you think about the changes in the comments! I suggested that the Poptropica logo be animated to float – what do you think that the homepage needs?

TAFN.

-HPuterpop

Comics

A Poptropica Cartoon?

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

Well, this pretty much settles it. Poptropica is going to have its own show.

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This picture was tweeted from the official Poptropica Twitter with the caption “Poptropica script read????”. The picture above (which the PHB lightened a bit from the dimmer original for more contrast) shows a number of people with labels in front of them (character names from the Poptropica comic/upcoming graphic novel: Octavian, Oliver, Mya, Jorge).

Each person presumably has a script in front of them, and various polished pieces of art that look like something from the comic are hanging in the background throughout the picture. I researched a bit and found out that this seems to be a read-through –

The read-through, table-read, or table work is a stage of film, television and theatre production when an organized reading around a table of the screenplay or script by the actors with speaking parts is conducted. Read more

So wait… is Poptropica going to have a cartoon based on the Poptropica Comics? 

We’ve been seeing a lot of colored and polished artworks from the comic being released on Twitter, but we assumed it was for an upcoming graphic novel (which has been confirmed). And weren’t we supposed to be getting a Poptropica Comic sponsored quest or island this year?

One more thing that may tie it all in – remember my post a while back on the Poptropica animated short? The pitch made by a random studio for a Poptropica cartoon? Has it been in the works for over a year? Only time will tell. This is certainly exciting! Tell me in the comments what you think, and also tell me if you’ll be watching the Poptropica cartoon if it really is coming out!

If you haven’t already, go follow me on Twitter – I post Poptropica stuff, Minecraft stuff, dubstep stuff and more all the time!

TAFN.

-HPuterpop

Blast from the Past

Reflections on an awesome year

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

I’m really surprised that it’s already the new year. One year ago, I made a post wishing everyone a happy new year. I told everyone to “live their dreams in 2014”. I feel so excited for 2015. This is a year, for me at least, to really start producing some quality content. I want this not only to be a community about the game “Poptropica” but the people in the community. I’m really confident in the community and I feel like we can do some awesome stuff. I also kept tradition originating from my original post and made a new profile picture for the new year. Look below to see how much I’ve grown.

progressPoptropican

I touched on this in a recent post, but it’s just so true that I need to say it again- It’s crazy to think that two years ago, that was the best I could do. And not only that, but you guys have gotten a lot more creative since then. The POPCORN opened up a lot of possibilities for fan art and stories, and I feel like we should start an arts community for the PHB (perhaps deviantART?) so that you guys can express yourself along with me. We’ve seen some amazing artists out there, way better than I can do. We’ve found amazing storytellers, who can spin stories like the back of their hands.

I really want to try something new. The Poptropicast was a failed idea to say the least. If any of you can remember, I tried to start a Poptropica podcast last summer. It sort of never really started and I was a bit embarrassed at my inability to do it.

Now, I feel like I could do it, but not alone. I’m going to need help. Someone out there in the community is perfect for the job of a co-host for the Poptropicast. I’m going to find that person. More info on the contest will be coming soon. Until then, a logo for something anticipated…

poptropican copy

TAFN and have a happy new year!!

-HPuterpop

Magazines

POPCORN, the PHB magazine: issue #22 out now!

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Hi Gs – Issue #22 of the PHB magazine, known as The POPCORN, has just been released, with all sorts of Poptropica fan creations, including an adventuring story by Perfect Coyote, a plethora of artwork by multiple artists, and a cool glitch involving the grapple bow tie on Spy Island.

check out issue #22 of our Poptropica magazine now!

…clicked it yet? If not, you’re missing out on a piece of the PHB legend.  😀

We’re going to be stopping the Popcorn publications for now, as it’s had a good run and doesn’t have as many submissions as it used to. Who knows, maybe it’ll come back in the future. 😀

Hope you enjoy our pop-pop-Poptropica Help Blog fan magazine!