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First, I realize that editorials aren't set in stone, but let's pretend we can believe them

Second, let me give a working definition of "hypothesis" for the Purpose if this thread:

A hypothesis is an idea which attempts to explain the way something works. A hypothesis is based on facts, but does not need to be certain, it needs only be an attempt to explain the informantion availblein a logical manner.

Third, let me explain what I mean by style:

In Neopian Times Editorial 264, TNT claims that they "do all plots differently." I'm pretty sure they decided that sometime after the first ones they mentioned in there, and thought of explainations of how those plot/wars were different for the sake of the editorial, but I'll give them the benfit of the doubt that they plan to follow this. . That fact, however, begs the question "How is this one different?" that's what I mean by "style"

My favorite one: The puzzles are largely insignificant, a means of getting to the challengers, which will give most of the points. The challengers may or may not all only have 1 use weapons, and may or may not have win limits (although they'd be fairly high, if the puzzles don't mean anything)

while this plot/ war has not gone on long enough to really see a "pattern," here are some of the facts which lead me to support this hypothesis:

-The puzzle was extremely easy, and had a direct link to it, as opposed to the "hidden puzzles" of the LDP and HWP.
-There were no "to be continued" signs, like in the HWP, which TNT said they'd keep. (can't remember the exact editorial on that one, but I definately remember them saying it)
-Unlike the HWP, where battling played a relatively minor role, TNT fixed up the BD lag for us to bugcrunch.

Thoughts/ comments other hypothesises?

I believe the "to be continued" signs were Mr. Insane's work, and he's not involved in this plot, so that might explain that. I don't know if there will be any more fighting, but I hope so -- I didn't get to squish nearly as many bug monsters as I wanted to.

Since none of the big pets are really making moves, my bet is that this wont be a dome motivated plot with no limit

I do believe that there will be more than just that opponent released though... its still very early in the plot though and anything is still possible

Vactory Wrote:Since none of the big pets are really making moves, my bet is that this wont be a dome motivated plot with no limit

I do believe that there will be more than just that opponent released though... its still very early in the plot though and anything is still possible

They have no way of knowing, though. They're just like us, making their best guesses as to how this will be scored.

I do like the idea that you have to solve a puzzle before each challenger. That should get interesting later on.

TNT might have upgraded the servers anytime between ToW (stop saying HWP, ) and now, and we would never have known (due to no specific area of the site having an expected lag until the cockroach crunching). I don't see any reason that it would be directly tied into the BD stress, unless they've done it every war prior (and it's never shown so strongly before).

On another important note to anyone unaware: Viacom bought Neo just days after the CoM War ended. Since then, we haven't seen a full "war." ToW has been the closest thing to a war, but ultimately failed more than any prior war to deliver.


So far, this plot has been more light-hearted than anything we've yet seen. Until a new update comes, I don't think it's safe to speculate.

Personally I feel there will be more waves released and the first wave (the bug) is only "warm-up", maybe a warning to everyone that "war is coming, please start training and buying weapons". Also, don't you think the comic emphasises on fighting and a foreshadowing technique is used by th authors to inform us of an impending war. Also, imrpovements on server lag, maybe new servers?

start training? who ever stops training? 0_o


I think the no-lag might be because they bought a bunch of new servers for the uploading videos or something feature (in beta testing for premium users)
or maybe it has to do with the new site layout (maybe it puts less stress on the servers?)

I'm also hoping for a plot where battling counts for the most points (and no or very high limits)

djeanmi Wrote:start training? who ever stops training? 0_o


I think the no-lag might be because they bought a bunch of new servers for the uploading videos or something feature (in beta testing for premium users)
or maybe it has to do with the new site layout (maybe it puts less stress on the servers?)

I'm also hoping for a plot where battling counts for the most points (and no or very high limits)

Indeed you are right. Thanks for your knowledge.