Category: PHB Series

Here’s where you can browse through the many posts we’ve shared on the Poptropica Help Blog, sorted by series.

Poptropican Portraits

Poptropican Portraits Round 4

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

For two long weeks you loyal peezles have waited on Poptropican Portraits Round 4… and finally, they are here.

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I told everyone that I would release them yesterday, but with all the excitement about the Poptropican’s 911, I decided to postpone the release. 😉  I hope everyone is satisfied with their portraits.  If you don’t see yours in there, just tell me in the comments. 😉

Just a reminder that I won’t be doing anymore portraits for the next two weeks, so don’t bother requesting any on this post.  I’ll release a request post when the time comes (BTW you might need to remind me when the time does come 😛 ).

In the mean time, take advantage of the Poptropican Portraits leave.  I’ll have more time to do special requests, logos, and other miscellaneous art favors.  Send me an email at [email protected]

In other news, the Daily Pop post for tomorrow will probably be this image (thanks raqk! :D) —

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Y U so mad, bro?

And, I just got 100 likes on this here blog!  Thanks, everyone! 🙂

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-HP

Viewer's Showcase

Viewer’s Showcase: January 2014

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

We have some real talented viewers in this community.  Turns out you are one of them!

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Art

When all else fails, MasterPinpey’s art always leaves me marveling.  Most of my inspiration comes from her art, as well as my style.  Here’s comparison between Pinpey’s art and mine:

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See any resemblance? 😛 You can check out MasterPinpey’s deviantART here, be sure to check her out — She is a lot awesomer than I.

Also, Silver Wolf, who was in this category last month, did a cute little pic of my Cuddly Kid account.  I think that deserves some recognition. 😉

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Stories

The Nameless Adventures is a fan fic created by none other than Nameless UnDEFiNed.  The newest season just came out recently, and it is not a bad read!  The story starts here, and the newest chapter is here.  Get ready for adventure, spunk, and out and out DEFiANce!

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Blog of the Month

This blog has been selected because it is so genius!  Poptropica With Scary Plug is a neat little treat: it includes PopFash!on, Glitcheats (wonderful wordplay, in my opinion), and this little dude:

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This blog is so inspiring, and I wish you many happy readers, Scary Plug With Poptropica! 😀

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Since the new “Poptropican’s 911: Revived” magazine is coming out soon, I’m wondering if I should discontinue Viewer’s Showcase.  I mean, there is fan art, stories, and blogs in the magazine, and that’s what I do here… although this is a little bit more specific, tell me what you think; should I quit, or should I carry on? 🙂

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-HP

Poptropican Portraits

Success!

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

You would not BELIEVE the success of the live stream last night!  This is the first time I’ve ever done anything like that, and it was pretty incredible.

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It was a solid two hours long, and I only got through one poptropican… sorry Blake.  I couldn’t find a full picture of the guy — but, I have a feeling that we will be doing this again!  In fact, I think that this could be a new monthly activity.  I have a few ideas of what I could do with Poptropican Portraits; please vote in the poll below! 😀

I drew the infamous Poptropica Gossip in this live stream!  You can watch below. 🙂

I hope everyone enjoyed the live stream, I’ll definitely do one again. 😉

-HP

PHB Specials

PHB Sunday Special: Why You Should Like SUIs

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

Before you think I’m going crazy, let me explain:

I’m going to initialize the official name of the updated/sound improved islands.  I’m sick and tired of not knowing what to call them whenever I need to… so without further ado, the name shall be “S-U-I”, for sound updated islands.  I’m counting on you viewers to pass it on. 😉

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So, onto the main subject of this post: why you should like SUIs.  I know most of you don’t.  I certainly didn’t at first either.  Virus Hunter really did it for most people.  It was such a bomb that you guys are scarred for life.  But I hope I can explain to you why I am now rooting for these new islands.  And it’s NOT just because they have soundtracks. 😛

We all know that SUIs are different from the old islands.  Most of you don’t really like any change, and I’m with you.  It takes some time to get used to.  But you really have to open your eyes and try something new to get anywhere.  Poptropica is  an experiment, and one that is working.  And, I acknowledge that the experiment is very popular, and that in most cases the creators don’t really listen to us (the player).

But we also have to acknowledge that the whole game, to most of you guys, is free.  Of course, you can buy extra stuff, but most don’t spend money on this game.  For the most part, Poptropica is a free game.  There are 35 islands to explore and enjoy for free.  You get a whopping 75 credits when you sign up, and you don’t have a barrier if you don’t.  It’s popular because it’s genius, and you can’t deny that.

At first, I was sort of shocked about the new player.  It seemed as if they had made a better game 6 years ago than they did now.  They’re really getting the hang of it, though.  I mentioned in another post that the new islands are becoming stabilized.  It’s starting to feel like Poptropica again.

Pros

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  • The new screen really helps.  The islands are supposed to be stories where you are the main character, and thus theatrical, and one way to do that is a bigger screen.  They fixed the “fuzziness” of it in 24 Carrot, and it really lets you appreciate the art more.
  • The gameplay is smooth, and getting more and more life-like.  One major switch with the format is that the islands are separated (the backgrounds and objects have separated layers and overlays now).  This is fun to look at, but it also gives a smoother feel.
  • The soundtrack is amazing.  A page will be up soon with the complete soundtracks of everything.  Stay tuned for that.  I don’t think I need to elaborate on this much, because I’ve expressed my enthusiasm in other posts– and many. 😉
  • The dialogue speed can be adjusted, which is a MAJOR pro.
  • Also, you can access the blimp at any time, which is very nice.

Cons

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  • The inventory is not as fun as it used to be, and it’s also very glitchy.  I like the old one better!  Who’s with me?
  • The costumizer STILL isn’t working, and that’s super annoying.  Hopefully they’ll get it up and running soon.
  • Also, the skip dialogue cheat doesn’t work anymore, which really is annoying.
  • And, SLANTING PLATFORMS.  The feet don’t slant when the platform does!  It doesn’t really affect the gameplay, but it is so annoying!

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Basically, I think we all need to chill.  I think we all need to sit down, read this post, and forgive those horrid creators for giving us something new. 😆  But in all seriousness, I want the community to settle down.  I DON’T want a war to be started, with two sides; one being for the new format, the other for the old. 😛

-HP

Poptropican Portraits

Poptropican Portraits Round 3

HPuterpop

Hi Gs,

You’ve all been waiting for them, and without further ado, round three of Poptropican Portraits!

Also, I have typed up a sort of criteria for the requests, so if you do not follow them, I will not make them;

  • This is how the system works: you leave requests on the post that has the portraits requested last week.  I will only take requests that are left on the latest portrait post.
  • Requests must be made by the owner of the account.  I really would like if people would stop requesting portraits for their friends; if the friends really want them enough, they can come on here and request them.
  • I must have either a username or a link to the avatar studio included in the request. Otherwise, I will have to use a low quality photo from somewhere on the web, which makes the colors different from the actual character.
  • No requesting two times for the same character unless its a specialty.  Sometimes, I will make another one, because I wasn’t pleased with it.  Please tell me in the comments how you liked your portrait!  If you are not pleased, I am very sorry.
  • And whenever you get the portrait, please do something with it?  I really enjoy people enjoying my art, so distribute!  Of course, please credit me, but tell everyone you know about these Poptropican Portraits!
  • Keep in mind that I need you to keep the outfit that you want to be drawn from the time that you request it to the time that it is published.  Otherwise, I will draw something you may not have been expecting!  So please keep that in mind.

If you follow these rules, your request should include a link or username to your character,  perhaps what you are planning to do with it, and of course a please. 😉

Thanks,

-HP

H.P.S. – I’ve been working on a signature, but haven’t perfected it yet. 😀  I’ll start using it soon though.