CP Blog - November 2009
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November 30
Coins For Change Coming!
Hello Penguins!
Every year we hear from you guys about how much you love participating in Coins For Change. The 3rd annual Coins For Change program will go from December 11th - 20th and we're gearing up to celebrate how contributing (in big or small ways) can help to change the world!
Coins For Change is all about playing games to earn coins... and then donating coins at stations around the island. Every donation of coins in Club Penguin means you'll be helping decide how a 1 million dollar donation will be divided. This year the categories are: helping kids who are poor, helping kids who are sick, and helping the environment. And this year, there'll be some new ways to donate and celebrate - including a benefit concert at the Lighthouse!!
Keep checking for Rockhopper because his arrival will kick off the celebrations!! And he'll bring some rare items that'll make it possible to donate coins right inside your igloo...
Let us know if you're planning on saving up your coins to share during Coins For Change!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 30 2009 10:16
November 28
You Decide (& Sneak Peek)!
Hello Agents!
You guys are doing a great job keeping the island safe. You've been asking about Mission 11 and I can tell you the team's working hard to make it really exciting. Since it's being developed right now, we were actually hoping that you'd be able to help us decide on some stuff that'll go into the Mission!!
Check out these glasses... Would you help us decide which pair you'd like to be able to earn in Mission 11? You've got 3 options - Just click on number that matches the pair you like best!!
Also... The team's busy working on something kinda secret and we wanted to give you a sneak peek of someone who's gonna be helping Agents in the future... We'll have more info on this coming in December.
Let us know what you think!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 28 2009 07:28
November 27
The Great Snow Maze!!
Hello Penguins!
We know lots of you are busy with the new Card-Jitsu Fire game - but if you need a break to cool off, head to the Ski Village! The snowy celebrations only go until Sunday, November 29 - Along with The Great Snow Maze for members to get through, the Ice Rink is back, there are new racing sleds, and the The Ski Lodge is always a great place to hang out and chill with your buddies!
I've heard that the prize at the end of The Maze is pretty sweet. Let us know what you think...
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 27 2009 05:02
November 26
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Last week you guys talked about your favorite power cards! Here's what Langille said:
My favorite card is the card with G's boom box on it. It's so funny when your penguin starts dancing, and then before he can find out what's happening the boom box explodes!
Card-Jitsu Fire's on a lot of your minds, but don't forget that The Great Snow Maze starts tomorrow in the Ski Village. And after that, everyone's gonna start thinking about Christmas... Last year Rockhopper brought stuff for the Christmas party. I've heard rumors that he'll be showing up this year, too. What do you guys like best about when Rockhopper visits Club Penguin?
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team By Billybob on November 26 2009 11:49
November 25
Screenhog on how to play Card-Jitsu Fire
Hello Penguins! Screenhog here.
Lots of you are already Card-Jitsu Fire experts! But I wanted to give you some game info in case you haven't had a chance to play the new game in the Fire Dojo yet:
General Stuff:
- There are practice mats for 2, 3, and 4 players. You can play with friends there.
- If you talk to Sensei, and you pick the "Earn your Fire Suit" option, he'll set up a match. You get more experience points if you do this.
- You can enter new offline trading card codes and you'll get cards added to your online deck. You won't see the animations in the Card-Jitsu Fire game but you can see them if you're playing the original Card-Jitsu game.
How to Play:
- On your turn, select the stone which determines the spaces you move, choose your tile (you have 2 options), and then you'll pick your card to determine the outcome of the round.
- If you land on one of these,
- choose a card. The highest number wins. If you don't have the element, you cannot win that round. - If you end up with this symbol,
or if you land on the same space as an opponent, you're going to have a Card-Jitsu battle - the elements determine the winner (water beats fire, etc. as in the original Card-Jitsu). - If you end up on this symbol,
you get to choose which of the 3 elements you'd like to play! - If you're playing and someone quits, you get the experience points. If you quit, you don't get any points.
With all this exciting fire stuff, don't forget the important element of snow... The Great Snow Maze and snowy sport celebrations start Friday at the Ski Village.
-Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on November 25 2009 08:45
November 23
Card-Jitsu Fire Begins!
Hello Penguins!
It's here! If you're a member ninja and have the mask and the Amulet, head to the Fire Dojo now for the chance to play Card-Jitsu Fire first!!
4 ninjas can play all at once - If you want to practice with friends, you can go to the mats - or if you want to earn your Fire Suit, talk to Sensei! There are a couple of different types of battles you can have on the game board.
Hey - those of you with new Card-Jitsu Fire trading card codes have been getting a message that we weren't quite ready for them. We're really sorry for the delay - and we wanted to say thank you for being so patient! They're ready now and you can redeem them for your online cards. We also wanted to remind you that if you see anything that could be a bug, let us know so we can squash it...
Have fun playing Card-Jitsu Fire!! We really want to know what you think!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 23 2009 01:48
November 21
Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!
The game officially launches November 24th and the island's heating up!! I wanted to give you guys a sneak peek into what the new ninja fire journey might have in store for you... This is from one of the new power cards:
What do you think? Also, You've asked - and along with a lot of ninja toys (including soft Limited Edition Penguins and Mix 'N Match figures), we've got more Card-Jitsu Trading Cards available in stores!
Inside the new tins (including the Card-Jitsu Fire Sensei Collector tin) there's a sheet so you can check off the Trading Cards that you've got!! The cards are available now at a lot of places including Target, Walmart, Toys 'R' Us, and Disney Stores. You can also get them online at Disney.com - and the CP Online Shop starting November 24th.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 21 2009 08:52
November 20
Prepare for Card-Jitsu Fire!
Hello Penguins!The Card-Jitsu Fire game's definitely the hottest topic on the island - and with the launch happening on November 24th, the construction's picking up in the new Fire Dojo! We've heard that some of you are working really hard to get your black belts and Ninja Masks. If you've already got yours, maybe find some buddies to challenge! And don't forget that there's a Dojo Igloo in the Martial Artworks catalog... We want to know how you and your friends are getting ready for the new game.
Ninja stuff is everywhere - did you check out the Offline activities? I like the look of the Lava Cakes... Let us know what you think.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 20 2009 09:24
November 19
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Last week you told us about your favorite snowy sport and we loved what Pingu73000 said:
my favourite winter sport is sledging because its so fun and you can race against your friends,i also like snowballing because your friends can join in that to because you can get into teams and have a hot choclate at the end of the game.
The cool weather celebrations get started November 27th in the Ski Village!
In the meantime, the ninja construction is causing its own kind of celebrations at the new Fire Dojo! We want to know what your favorite Card-Jitsu card of all time is - and why!!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 19 2009 11:00
November 18
Screenhog talks Card-Jitsu Fire!
Hi everyone! It's Screenhog again.
If you haven't been there yet, you might want to check out the construction for the Card-Jitsu Fire game. It's our newest multiplayer game and it'll launch November 24th!
You might not know, but multiplayer games are pretty complicated to make. Only one other game in Club Penguin supports 4 players - Sled Racing. Up to 4 ninjas will be able to play together in Card-Jitsu Fire and the team's been working really, really hard to get it ready. Since the new game starts next week, I wanted to try and cover a few things you've asked about:
· Card-Jitsu Fire isn't just about new cards. It's a whole new way of using all your cards in a Fire Ninja setting.
· You'll be using the cards you have already collected. But it's not just Fire cards - you'll be able to master the element of fire but you'll have to use all the elements to do so.
If you've got questions, please ask in the comments and I'll try to answer as many as I can. And remember, you've got to be a ninja and get the Amulet to play!
-Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on November 18 2009 11:46
November 16
Card-Jitsu Fire Coming Soon!
Hello Penguins!
The construction in the new Fire Dojo'll be finished soon and on November 24th you'll be able to play Card-Jitsu Fire!
Since the video came out, lots of you have been asking how to get ready to play the new game. The first step to is to become a ninja:
- Head to the Dojo to train
- After you earn your belts and beat Sensei, he'll give you your Ninja Mask
Once you're a ninja, get the golden Amulet and head to the new Fire Dojo! I can't give away all the surprises... but I can tell you that up to 4 ninjas can play at once!! And just like in the original Card-Jitsu game, you'll be able to enter codes from your offline cards to add to your online collection.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 16 2009 12:22
November 15
Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!
There's a cold snap coming to the island, and a cool weather celebration is on its way!!
It's in the Ski Village later this month and there's something special for members to look forward to...
Think you'll master the maze?
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 15 2009 09:04
November 13
New Play at the Stage!
Hello Penguins!
Starting today at the Stage, you're gonna be bug-sized!! The new play "Norman Swarm Has Been Transformed" starts today and lots of you have already checked out the HUGE set.
It's the first time we've had a hidden room that you can only get to by working together with your buddies! Here's a hint to help you find it: Keep an eye on how many X's you see in front of objects. When the right amount of penguins stand on them (one of you has to be wearing a bug costume), things just might happen.
Let us know what you think of the costumes - You'll be able to get the Garden Gnome costume you chose a while back on the You Decide blog! (And also a pretty awesome looking spider...)
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 13 2009 05:12
November 12
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Lots going on right now - and on Friday there's a brand new play at the Stage! It's called Norman Swarm Has Been Transformed and you'll have to work with your buddies to find a cure for being bug-sized. We asked last week what it would be like if your penguin shrunk (like Norman) and here's what Itsmeagain08 said:
It would be really cool if my penguin shrunk! The puffles would all look like giants and it would take days to climb the ski hill! Whenever I would go to the pizza parlor I would take ages to finish one slice... And I could go swimming in my hot chocolate from the Coffee shop! I can't wait for the new play! Waddle on!
This week we're thinking ahead - Club Penguins chilly season's coming and we want to know what your favorite snowy sport is!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 12 2009 09:08
November 9
Card-Jitsu Fire!
Hello Penguins!
I know we've all been waiting a long time to find out what's up with the orange sky, the fiery black puffles, an active Volcano, and the Amulets you've been building.
We're really excited to see what you guys think of what's coming for member ninjas... Check it out:
Let us know what you think! There's definitely more to do, so keep your eyes open and your ninja skills sharp.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 09 2009 08:46
November 8
Sneak Peek!
Hello Penguins!
Remember in September when we showed you that sketch of a mysterious new place? Back then we hinted that something BIG was coming.
Well I can tell you now that it's getting closer - and I managed to find you this image that might add some fuel to the fire:
Not too much longer! Hey, have you built an Amulet yet? It might come in handy really soon...
Let us know what you think!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 08 2009 06:14
November 6
New Clothing!
Hello Penguins!
The island's moved from spooky to snowy - there's a cold snap coming and some celebrations might be in order! But before we get to that, we'll need to dress for the weather - and the latest Penguin Style in the Gift Shop has some new cool weather gear. You can trade the pumpkin heads for earmuffs (but only if you want - the pumpkin heads might be fun with one of those new coats).
In other news: The Martial Artworks catalog has got penguins dancing at the Dojo - Judging from the number of penguins there, you guys are stoked to help Sensei! If you have an apron on and you dance, you'll be able to hammer. More details are coming soon about those Amulets you're building...
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 06 2009 10:13
November 5
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Last week we asked about what you thought was happening with the Volcano... Tons of cool ideas came in and we thought this one from Waddles98990 was interesting:
I think we are lucky it hasn't exploded alredy. Some ninjas say the valcano has feelings and is celeberating holloween with a storm. Others say it is not a threat because it has always been there before. I for one have no idea and I am pretty shure sensei is the only one who knows for shure. Then again maybe even he is puzzled by this amazing firery mountain! (Waddle on CP and plz post!)
There's definitely something mysterious happening at the Dojo... have fun working with your buddies there.
Something new is coming to the Stage, and you're going to need your buddies there, too! It starts next Friday, Nov. 13th - and you'll need lots of teamwork to finish the play!! Let us know... What do you think it would be like if your penguin shrunk?
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 05 2009 10:48
November 4
Happy77 asks a Card-Jitsu Expert
Greetings Penguins!
The Dojo Courtyard is the happening spot on the island right now! (The Goldsmithing outfit is quite fabulous - it's a blast to hang out there and use the tools.) Since lots of you are at the Dojo and you'll probably be playing Card-Jitsu when you take a break from building Amulets, I thought it'd be cool to talk to someone who considers themselves an expert.
Q. Tell us your greatest Card-Jitsu moment. A. Well my absolute favorite moment was helping a group of penguins train for their black belt. It took 20 matches, 2 hours, and 1 extra large pizza with hot sauce, but it was worth it! Q. What does it take to beat Sensei? A. It takes good advice from your ninja buddies - also practice. Q. I don't have a black belt yet (I want one - they remind me of licorice). What's your fave part of being a black-belt ninja? A. The best thing about being a black belt ninja is the thrill of defeating - or even being defeated by - a worthy opponent. Putting out that last card and waiting...
It'd be sweet to have everybody's greatest Card-Jitsu moments in the comments. Have fun building Amulets!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Happy77 on November 04 2009 09:19
November 3
Help Build Amulets!
Hello Penguins!
Halloween's over, and you guys made it a party to remember. We saw a lot of cool monsters and spooky igloos all over the island! Thanks for helping to make this Halloween so much fun.
By the way - have you been to the Dojo Courtyard today? Looks like there's some work to be done, so grab your buddies and head there to help build Amulets! There's some new gear in the Ninja Hideout, too, so be sure to check that out if you haven't yet.
Let us know if you're able to help out Sensei...
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 03 2009 05:04
November 1
Sneak Peek - Attention Secret Agents!
Hello Agents!
We know it's been a long time since you've had a new Mission and we've heard from a lot of you that you want one! We haven't forgotten about you guys - and we really want to say thanks for being so patient.
PSA - Some of you are wondering what's keeping Herbert P. Bear occupied these days and what he's got in store for the Penguin Secret Agency. I don't want to give much away right now, but we do want you to know that the team's working on something big. For now, keep up the things you're doing to keep the island safe, and I'll keep you in the loop when I've got more info.
For EPF agents, if you're looking for a challenge, starting on Friday, November 6 make sure to check out the first Wifi downloadable mission "The Puffle Pranksters" for the original Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force game for Nintendo DS. To download it onto your DS, just select Upload/Download from the Main Menu and follow the instructions. It'll be the first time you see the white puffle on your DS - and it might even give you a few hints of things to come...
Until then... Keep the island safe and waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on November 01 2009 06:17