mtsparky

WOW, level 109 that's impressive.  I dont know what to say as I'm stuck at 91 stars and level 41. I do refuse to pay for stars. but best of luck to you.

The latest versions of Chrome (since September 2015) and Firefox (March 2017) no longer support the Shockwave plugin. So, you will not be able to use those browsers to play the Shockwave games. If you are using a Windows PC, though, there is a "work-around" for Chrome. For Windows PCs, you have three options: The last version of Safari for Windows, Internet Explorer 11, or an extension for Chrome like "IE Tab".
The last version of Safari for Windows can be found on the 'Net. Fire up your favorite search engine and you should be able to find it. Be careful when downloading. I was able to find it on a site that just made me watch a video on how to install software, before it would let me download it. Some sites may try to get you to download something else, first. I usually steer clear of those sites. Run a virus scan on it, too, after it has finished downloading. Please note, though, the last version of Safari for Windows was released in 2012 and is no longer supported by Apple. Using an old/outdated browser (or any software or OS, for that matter) could put your computer's security at risk. Because it is no longer supported, any security vulnerabilities found will most likely not be patched. If you do use the last version of Safari for Windows, you do so, at your own risk. I'd recommend using an ad blocker, with it, and use it to ONLY go on Neopets, and when on Neopets, ONLY to play the Shockwave games. When you are finished playing the Shockwave games, log out of Neopets and close Safari. If you wish to continue playing on Neopets, open another updated browser like Chrome or Firefox. If you already have Shockwave installed and then install Safari, you may have to reinstall Shockwave, as Shockwave may not "recognize" Safari being installed.
If you wish to try Internet Explorer 11, there are a couple of things you will have to do to get the games to work. You will need to add, without the quotes, "neopets.com" to IE 11's "Compatibility View Settings". If you don't, you will keep getting the error message you posted above (Sad Usul). The easiest way is to open IE 11 and go to Neopets. Then, click on "Tools" (gear/cog looking icon in the top, right corner of IE) and select "Compatibility View settings". In the new window that opens, you should already see "neopets.com" in the "Add this website:" text field. Click on the "Add" button, to the right, to add "neopets.com". Once added, "neopets.com" should now appear in the "Websites you've added to Compatibility view:" box. Click the "Close" button, at the bottom of the window, to close the window. The Neopets webpage should automatically refresh. IE 11 will now let you use Shockwave content. However, you aren't "out of the woods", yet. The Shockwave games may load, but game controls, like the space bar, arrow keys, may not work. I recently noticed this, after a Windows 10 update. To get the controls to work, you will have to disable/turn off "Protected Mode". Again, please note, turning off protected mode could put your computer's security at risk. The same things I recommended for Safari, I recommend for IE 11, too - use ONLY on Neopets, and ONLY to play the Shockwave games on Neopets. When finished playing the Shockwave games, turn protected mode back on, logout, and close IE. Use a different browser to continue your activities on Neopets. To turn off protected mode, once again, click on "Tools", but this time select "Internet Options". Click on the "Security tab", at the top. Look for "Enable Protected Mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer)". Once found, "uncheck" the check box by clicking on it. Click on "Ok", at the bottom of the window, to keep the change. You will receive a warning. Click "Ok" for that, too. Protected mode should now be disabled and you should be able to play the Shockwave games. To re-enable protected mode, follow the same instructions, but click on the check box to put the "check mark" back in. With IE 11, I have encountered game "freezing" issues. When a Shockwave game freezes, there isn't anything you can do, but close the pop-up game window, and try again. All game progress will be lost. You may have to disable IE 11's pop-up blocker, too, or make an exception for Neoepts - "Tools", "Internet Options", "Privacy" tab and look for Pop-Up Blocker. Uncheck the check box or click on "Settings" to add Neopets.
As I said earlier, with a Windows PC, you can use Chrome, but only if you use an extension like "IE Tab". "IE Tab" allows you open new tabbed pages within Chrome, but the pages use the "IE engine" to display them. By doing that, you are able to use plugins that Chrome no longer supports, like Shockwave. When you use "IE Tab" to open a new tabbed page, make sure you login to Neopets on that "IE Tab" tabbed page. If you don't, and play a Shockwave game, it will not accept your score, as you aren't considered logged into Neoepts - even if you are logged in on a "regular" Chrome tab. Nothing else special is required. Unfortunately, this will not work on a Mac, as Macs do not come with IE installed and Microsoft no longer makes IE for Macs.
As for Macs, I heard Safari still works. You may have to install the Shockwave plugin, if you haven't already. Unfortunately, I do not own a Mac, so I cannot confirm. I do know that new Macs, with OS X Sierra, come with a 64-bit OS and 64-bit Safari. Shockwave is a 32-bit plugin. From my experience, you cannot use a 32-bit plugin with a 64-bit browser, unless the browser has an option to open/start in 32-bit mode. So, basically, what I am saying is that if you are using a newer Mac, you might not be able to play Shockwave games. I believe OS X Lion had the ability to open Safari in 32-bit mode.
With all of the Shockwave games, you may have to refresh the pop-up game window a few times, if the game doesn't load.
And, there are 3 Shockwave games that have a black box that covers the top, left portion of the game screen. They are Castle Battles, Gourmet Club Bowls, and Hannah and the Pirate Caves. To the best of my knowledge, there is no way to get rid of it, or a "work-around". I have heard of some using an older version of Shockwave, or playing on a computer with an older OS, like XP or Vista, and using an older version of Shockwave, but I haven't had luck trying an older version of Shockwave with Windows 10. The games are still playable, but a bit more challenging. With Gourmet Club Bowls, the black box disappears as you go through the instructions, but it is possible it can come back. The avatars are still obtainable for 4 of the Shockwave games - Attack of the Slorgs, Dice escape, Gourmet Club Bowls, and Hannah and the Pirate Caves.
Sorry this is so long and good luck! If you have any questions, please post.
Have fun!
UPDATE - 13 July 2017: I've seen a few posts on the "Help" Neoboard from a Neopian who posts on "Shockwave" topics, that they use IE and an old version of Shockwave, around from 2006 time frame, and they are able to play the Shockwave games WITHOUT the block box blocking the top, left corner of the game. I tried this before, but for some reason, it wouldn't work. However, I tried it today and it worked! No black box covering the game screen! So, I am running Windows 10 (Creator's Update), with Internet Explorer 11 and the latest updates/patches. I downloaded Shockwave version 10.1.3.018, originally released 30 June, 2006. I uninstalled the current Shockwave from my computer and installed this version. I did have to reboot after installing it. After rebooting, I tried HaTPC with IE 11, comfigured as I outlined above (Compatibility View Settings and Protected Mode Disabled). When I clicked on "Play", for HaTPC, another Shockwave window popped-up, but it quickly went away, and the game loaded. It loaded a bit quicker than before. Lo' and behold, NO black box! I tried Castle Battles next, and it worked, too! After logging off and re-enabling "protected mode", I then opened Chrome and tried Gourmet Club Bowls, using "IE Tab". When the game loaded this time, I was able to see the pop-up box - it didn't close/go away. It was asking if I was 18 or older, and then wanted my first name, last name, and email address and mentioned "Atom Entertainment". No way was I going to give that info, so I closed the pop-up window. But, Gourment Club Bowls loaded just fine and NO black box, too! I haven't tried it with Safari, yet. So, if you do try using an old version of Shockwave, again, you do so at your own risk! Shockwave has had many security vulnerabilities in the past. Using this old version could expose your computer to those security vulnerabilites that may have been fixed with newer versions of Shockwave. As before, remember what I said I do, ONLY on Neopets and ONLY for the Shockwave games. Once finished, logout, re-enable settings, if needed, and close the browser and continue on Neoepts with an updated browser. Please PM me, if you wish to know what site I downloaded Shockwave from. Hope this helps! Oh, and a BIG thank you to the Neopian on the "Help" Neoboard!

TNT has made AAA's Revenge smart phone friendly. those circle arrows on either side move AAA and the mid one releases the yoyo..

GURL, so this was your first time too??? I saw your name on the list making millions and I was like "oooh, she's good!", lol. I only played the last week, to get the avatar as quickly and simply as possible ( @mtsparky guided me throughout the game ), and I even went bankrupt once. So I'm not a true tycoon  

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

Something Has Happened! You are now eligible to use 'Faerie Bubbles' as an avatar on the NeoBoards!  
Close Window   OMG, this has been years in the playing!!!!

As Scoobert_Doo said get those finicky shockwave ones while you still can. 
I'll advice you with PT if you want to try the 7 days of the month; you only need to play the last week for a bronze trophy and avatar. message me

Someone seems to be REALLY determined that I'm not getting the drackonack avatar . . .


Good job I don't have any chocolate, I'd be reaching for it right now if I had, I've not even finished the game of dice-a-roo, do I dare?

So my 1950 was with the 250 bonus; I did complete level 20. 
 
Yes there is a term in gaming, which of course I dont remember so if anyone does please remind me, that describes the zone where goals are challenging enough to capture hours of time but not so unattainable that most players give up in utter frustration and cease playing. 

OMG, that's the worst, isn't it?
Looking at it from some annoyingly impartial perspective...whoever it was, back in the day, who set the game scores required to get the avatars really  knew what they were doing. Because what you've described there ^ that getting within a hair's breadth of the score needed for the avatar (often over and over and over again...*tears hair out*) is definitely how it should be (regardless of how horribly frustrating it is for us xD). There must have been a LOT of repeated playing by the whole of TNT of all the avatar games to get the right kind of score average to be able to get it so right.
Freaky Factory is the one that tormented me HIDEOUSLY by dangling the avatar in front of me but never letting me quite score enough, I think I got to within 5 of the required score for it. Never succeeded though, and I can't play it at all now so that boat's sailed for me!
You'll defeat Faerie Bubbles sooner or later, it's within your grasp now, and just think how sweet it's gonna feel when you do it!!

So I have only been playing Faerie Bubbles for like a decade, the avatar seems impossibly high but I dont hate the game so its been a long term not likely to happen goal. I just got my all time highest of 1,950. So ya thats cool and all but seriously  (with steam coming out my ears).  I think if you complete all the levels you deserve the avatar!!

Do you have any questions about avatars?
Are you seeking for any tips on how to get a specific avatar?
Are you feeling unmotivated after so many tries to get one and want to tell us about?
This is the thread for you!
 Get your questions answered here! 

I didn't find any thread alike this and I think it is a useful one so I decided to create it.

If you're like me and you like to put every single item you get into your Safety Deposit Box,  then you probably have thousands of items saved in there. Naturally, at least a couple of those items are guaranteed to be worth a ton of neopoints. But no one's got the time to look through all those pages and check the price of every item, right? That's why last year JN released Price Checker Tools, which allow you to paste the source code for a page of your SDB, Closet, Gallery, etc. and get a list of prices. This will help you find unbuyables that you probably didn't even know you had.
 Simply go here and follow the instructions. Then post what expensive items you found!
 I found out I got some pricey books:
 
Space Fashions: Worth about 2M in the Trading Post.
When Kyrii Predict. Worth about 2M.
  Magical Island Recipes. Worth 1.5M.
Mapping a Mystery: Worth 600k.
Tarlas Mysterious Travels. Worth 450k.
 
 I always store items that come from events in hopes that they'll be worth millions in the future. Seems like it's finally paying off. I sold a few stamps the other day for over 5m

If trying to beat Chadley's score, getting to Level 14, and making some points, but not passing it, should get you a high enough score. Completing Level 14 should definitely do it. Remember, you can play the game, but wait before posting your score. If it is higher than Chadley's, you can then open a new tab to DD, and challenge him. Then, you can go back to your game tab and post your score. Good luck!

Game Guide | Daily Dare 2017 Coverage
Chadley scored: 526 points
Abigail scored: 145 points

Its been lagging for the past week for me. SSW had been so slow during the CC. Buts its nice to have events that up the site use.

Secret Avatars:
311
 
OMG! Yes! I was so worried it would take ages.

Its been lagging for the past week for me. SSW had been so slow during the CC. Buts its nice to have events that up the site use.

Two new weapons were announced via the News this week: Jhudora Hourglass and Dual Batons of Katsuo.

It's TIME for us to get a HANDLE on these new weapons!
If you have any information about these weapons or any others, please contact us.

Um, no unfortunately they are 1 player. You need to fight 10 times (win or lose, any obelisk challenger) and be on the winning faction. 
As for weapons advice, what are your pet's stats, and what are your battling goals? just the obelisk avatars?