Open the Rainbow Fountain

How would you enjoy playing Neopets if you could only have a basic pet color? Would you enjoy the game if nobody would let you paint your pet striped, cloud, or even Halloween?

This happens to new players of all ages every day. They cannot paint their pet the color they want. "Get rich and work for it," is what the callused player says. Would you say that to an 8 year-old kid? Would you say that to somebody older who logs on once, maybe twice a week, and wants to play games and feed their pet?

Most players are shocked when they realize the price of paintbrushes these days. Below are a few examples of what prices have risen to.

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10/12/02

Cloud Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
Baileykains Cloud Paint Brush 2 95,800 NP

Halloween Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
mmulette21 Halloween Paint Brush 1 99,999 NP

Purple Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
Megabadgirl Purple Paint Brush 1 29,400 NP

Rainbow Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
Yhanlon Rainbow Paint Brush 2 70,700 NP

Shadow Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
pin0oys Shadow Paint Brush 1 71,900 NP

Spotted Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
Yhanlon Spotted Paint Brush 2 59,500 NP

Striped Paint Brush
Shop Owner Item Amount in Stock Price
tamora_dawn Striped Paint Brush 1 89,199 NP


Currently, Fire paintbrushes auction for more than 150,000np. Faerie paintbrushes sell for 225,000np.

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I don't think Neostaff realizes how much paintbrush inflation is killing the game. Most players feel painting their pet is a BASIC part of the game. I am having to buy paintbrushes for my friends' children because their children cannot afford the brushes and they are very sad! I wonder how many other kids want to play the game, but quit because they are frustrated?

The SOLUTION to this problem? REOPEN THE RAINBOW FOUNTAIN!!!

I believe reopening the Rainbow Fountain is the best option. The old location can be found here http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/rainbowfountain.phtml.

If you dont know what the Rainbow Fountain was, please read relationshippers Neopian Times article here http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=2995&week=15.


If the Rainbow Fountain were reopened, players would visit Neopets sponsors in droves. Since the rainbow passes are a non-transferrable, non-sellable item, opportunists could not sell the passes at ridiculous prices. Paintbrushes would retain their collector value, still work, and still be given out as normal. Of course, the Rainbow Fountain would NOT allow players to paint their pets robot or baby.

This makes the players who want to paint their pets happy. This keeps the paint brush collectors happy. This makes Neopets sponsors happy.

Do you agree with me? If so, please sign this petition! (NOTE: Due to people abusing past petitions to post profane statements, this petition does not display signatures.)

Also, it would help if you would send an e-mail to the "Ideas and Suggestions" department at Neopets. Their e-mail is [email protected] If you do not know what to say, or are short of time, please feel free to cut and paste the short form letter below:

To Whom It May Concern:
Can you please consider reopening the Rainbow Fountain? I would enjoy playing Neopets a lot more if I could paint my pet a cool color. Right now paintbrushes cost too much, and I do not want to spend hours trying to earn enough Neopoints to buy one. Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,
~~~Insert your name~~~
~~~Insert your Neopets name~~~