Altador Cup III
1. Can I change teams after I join?
No. Once you join a team, you will not be able to switch to another team, so please choose carefully.
2. Do practice scores count?
No. After all, they are practice rounds!
3. Why is my team losing in the tournament, even though I win all my games?
Each team's participation in the Altador Cup is a group effort. You may feel like you are winning lots of games, but others on your team may not be playing as much, or people on another team may be playing even more.
4. How can I tell how my team is performing?
We will post daily results for the Yooyuball, Make Some Noise, and Slushie Slinger match-ups, including the number of wins, losses, and draws.
5. How many scores can I submit?
You can play as many times as you like. All the scores you send will count, but make sure you take some time out to eat and sleep!
6. Do I have to play all three games (Yooyuball, Make Some Noise, Slushie Slinger)?
It isn't required, but it's important for your team to win the match-ups across all three games, as all three games contribute to your team's standing in the tournament. If you only choose to play one or two games, you can still earn Prize Shop points and show off your personal stats.
7. Will I get a prize for all my effort?
If you participate in Altador Cup in any way, you will receive points that you can exchange for prizes in the Prize Shop, which opens at the end of the tournament on July 21st. Of course, the more you participate, the more points you'll earn.
8. Will I be able to use unused points from previous Altador Cups in the Prize Shop?
No, each year's points are separate, and it is too late to redeem old points from previous Altador Cups now. You'll have to earn new points in this year's Altador Cup instead.
Altador Cup IV
1. Can I earn Neopoints from playing the games in the Altador Cup?
Yes. In addition to the "points" you are earning to be used toward prizes in (and only in) the Altador Cup Prize Shop, you will also be able to earn Neopoints for playing all of the Altador Cup games this year. The standard three score submissions per game per day will apply for earning Neopoints, but you should still continue to submit your scores after you've maxed out on Neopoints, because all the scores you send will count toward your prize shop points and your team's total!
2. Am I able to earn Altador Cup Prize Shop points and Neopoints, and contribute to my team scores at the same time?
Yes. By playing any of the four games (Yooyuball, Make Some Noise, Slushie Slinger, or Shootout Showdown) you are able to earn Neopoints while simultaneously helping your team and storing prize shop points for later.
3. Do I have to play all four games (Yooyuball, Make Some Noise, Slushie Slinger, Shootout Showdown)?
It isn't required, but it's important for your team to win the match-ups across all four games, as all four games contribute to your team's standing in the tournament. If you only choose to play one or two games, you can still earn Prize Shop points and show off your personal stats.
4. Should I still submit my scores when I lose?
Definitely! Every score earns you points for participation, and every game counts toward your team's performance!
5. When will I get my prizes?
The Prize Shop will go up on Tuesday, July 7th NST.
6. How long do I have to redeem my points in the Prize Shop?
You have until the start of next year's Altador Cup to redeem your prizes.
7. How are the Neopoints that I receive for playing Yooyuball determined?
First of all, no Neopoints will be awarded for playing Yooyuball until the Altador Tournament begins on 6/2. No Neopoints are rewarded for a draw or a loss. Once you win a match, your in-game goals are converted to Neopoints. Neopoints are then deducted from your total based on how many goals your opponent scored. If your opponent didn't score any goals then you receive a bonus of 50 NP.
8. What is the NC Challenge?
The NC Challenge is a great way to win prizes while helping your team at the same time. For more information on the NC Challenge, visit the NC Challenge FAQ or Join the NC Challenge now.
Altador Cup IV (NC Challenge)
1. What is the Altador Cup NC Challenge?
The Altador Cup NC Challenge is a brand-new addition to the Altador Cup tournament. To participate in the Altador Cup NC Challenge, you must purchase a Game Ticket (or a pack of multiple Game Tickets) from the NC Mall. The Altador Cup NC Challenge features Shootout Showdown, the new Altador Cup game. There are 34 game challenges (one for each day of the event): 30 regular tournament challenges and 4 finals challenges. To successfully complete a game challenge and earn the special Neocash item prize, you must match or beat the posted score for that challenge. Each game challenge offers its own unique Neocash item prize. If you successfully complete all 34 game challenges, you will earn an additional, extra-exclusive Neocash item prize.
2. When does the Altador Cup NC Challenge begin and end?
The Challenge will begin on June 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 AM Neopian Standard Time (NST) and end on July 6th, 2009 at 12:00 AM NST.
3. How does the Altador Cup NC Challenge work?
To get started, head to the NC Mall to purchase your Game Ticket(s). You can choose from the following options: 1-Game Ticket, 5-Game Ticket Pack, 10-Game Ticket Pack, or 34-Game Ticket Pack. After purchase, you may activate the ticket(s) for game play by clicking on the item in your Inventory and then selecting "Activate Your Altador Cup NC Challenge Game Ticket(s)" from the drop-down menu. Once your ticket is activated, go to the Altador Cup NC Challenge hub page and choose the game challenge for the day you'd like (e.g. "Day 4"). If you earn the required number of goals for that game challenge, you will win a special Neocash item prize!
4. Where do I get Game Tickets for the Altador Cup NC Challenge?
Game Tickets can be purchased from the NC Mall Altador Cup Shop in the following quantities: 1-Game Ticket, 5-Game Ticket Pack, 10-Game Ticket Pack, and 34-Game Ticket Pack. The more tickets in the pack, the greater the savings! You may also receive Game Tickets as gifts from other Neopets users. Note: You will need 34 Game Tickets to successfully complete the entire Altador Cup NC Challenge (30 regular tournament challenges, plus 4 finals challenges) and earn the extra-exclusive bonus Neocash item prize.
5. How many Game Tickets can I purchase?
You can purchase as many Game Tickets as you like, but a maximum of 34 can be used for game challenges. If you have extra Game Tickets that have not been activated in your Inventory, you can gift them to other users (using NC Gift Boxes) or place them in your Gallery or Safety Deposit Box.
6. What if I buy a 5-Game Ticket Pack and then a 34-Game Ticket Pack? Will I be able to use the extra tickets on challenges, too?
No. There are only 34 game challenges in the Altador Cup NC Challenge, so any ticket you activate over 34 will not be eligible for challenges. However, you can collect or gift any extra Game Tickets as stated in FAQ #5. No refunds will be given on Game Tickets, so please be sure to do the math before purchasing and activating your tickets.
7. Do the Game Tickets expire? Can I keep them after the Altador Cup NC Challenge is over?
Game Tickets purchased in 2009 will only be valid for game play during this year.s Altador Cup NC Challenge, which begins on June 2nd at 12:00 AM NST and ends on July 6th at 12:00 AM NST. You're welcome to keep Game Tickets that have not been activated in your Inventory, Gallery, or Safety Deposit Box after that date, if you'd like.
8. Is it OK to give Game Tickets to other users?
Yes, you may give Game Tickets that have not been activated to other users as gifts using NC Gift Boxes (1 ticket / ticket pack per NC Gift Box). Once a ticket has been activated, it can no longer be gifted. Game Tickets, as with all Neocash items, cannot be sold or traded.
9. Do I have to be logged in to my Neopets account to participate in the Altador Cup NC Challenge?
Yes, you must be logged in to take part in the Altador Cup NC Challenge.
10. Do I have to be on an Altador Cup team to participate in the Altador Cup NC Challenge?
No, you do not have to be registered to a team to take part in the Altador Cup NC Challenge. However, if you are on an Altador Cup team, your team will automatically receive points when you play the Altador Cup NC Challenge, just as it would in normal Altador Cup tournament play.
11. Everything is greyed out on the NC Challenge page, even though I have a Game Ticket. Is there something wrong?
No, it simply means your Game Ticket(s) has not been activated yet. Please go to your Inventory, click on the ticket or ticket pack you would like to activate, and select "Activate Your Altador Cup NC Challenge Game Ticket(s)" from the drop-down menu in the item pop-up. Once you have activated your ticket(s), you will be able to select any game challenge.
12. Do I have to play the game challenges in any special order?
No, as long as that day's game challenge is available for play, you may play it. However, you must have an activated Game Ticket available (see FAQ #3) and no game challenges in progress (see FAQ #13).
13. I started playing a game challenge but haven.t been able to earn the required number of goals to complete it. Can I try a different game challenge?
No, sorry, you can only play one game challenge at a time. You will not be able to start playing another game challenge until you have successfully completed the one that.s in progress.
14. Can I play a game challenge more than once?
A: Yes, once you have initiated a game challenge, you may play that game and send your score as many times as you would like. However, you will only earn Neopoints on the first three scores you send for that game per day.
15. I haven't been able to score the required number of goals for the game challenge I am playing. Can I keep trying? Do I have to score all the goals in the same game of Shootout Showdown?
Yes, you can keep trying to meet the goal requirements for a game challenge, though you can only send your score to earn Neopoints three times in a day. You may play the game challenge as many times as necessary to earn the required numbers of goals, which are counted cumulatively across games and days.
16. Can I sell and/or trade Altador Cup NC Challenge prizes?
No, all of the Altador Cup NC Challenge prizes are Neocash items, so you may not sell or trade them for Neopoints, Neopoint items, Neocash, or any other currency. However, you may gift them or trade them for other Neocash items using NC Gift Boxes.
17. The NC Mall is not available in my country. Will I be able to participate in the Altador Cup NC Challenge?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in the NC Challenge. Other users can send you Altador Cup NC Challenge Game Tickets, but you will not be able to successfully activate or use them for game play. You may show tickets off in your Gallery, though!
Altador Cup V
1. How do I join a team?
It's easy. Visit the team page and simply click on any team icon on the map to see details for that team. Once you see a team you like, click "Join Team" and start playing games to support your team's chances at Altador Cup gold.
2. What are practice rounds? Do practice scores count?
First, practice rounds are the days leading up to the tournament when you can practice playing all of the Altador Cup games. Since these are practice rounds, the scores will not support your team, and you won't start earning any credits to use in the Altador Cup Prize Shop. You can, however, earn Neopoints for playing during the practice rounds.
3. Can I earn Neopoints from playing the games in the Altador Cup?
Yes. As a matter of fact, this year you will be awarded Neopoints for the first five scores you send per game each day. On the two tournament breaks, June 12th and June 30th, you'll be able to earn Neopoints for the first 10 scores you send per game on each day. After you've maxed out Neopoints in each game for the day during the tournament, you should still continue to submit your scores, because all the scores you send will count toward your prize shop points and your team's total!
4. How does the Rank System work? What is the Rank Badge?
The Rank System is a way to acknowledge the incredible efforts of each player. Beginning on Wednesday, May 26th, your rank will increase depending on the number of games you play and points you score across each of the Altador Cup games. There are 21 levels to reach, from Beginner all the way up to All-Star. Each time you level up, your Rank Badge will change to notify you that you have advanced in your rank. If you've joined a team, you'll find your Rank Badge in the Altador Cup Games Room. Every player starts with a Rank Badge labeled "Beginner." Score enough points, and you could be an All-Star!
5. When will I get my prizes?
The Prize Shop will go up in the afternoon NST (or U.S. Pacific Time), Monday, July 5th.