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February 28
New Sports Catalog!
Hello Penguins!
I hope you all enjoyed Screenhog's post about pins yesterday. I even learned a few things! Which reminds me, a new pin was hidden today so be sure you get together with some friends and search for it!
There are a lot of you who have been wondering when the Sport Shop would be updated with a new catalog. Well, we updated it today and there's some cool new stuff in there! As always, we would love to hear what you like and even what you don't like.
In other news: It looks like everyone is working hard to find pieces of Rockhopper's ship.. Check out The Beach to see what I mean! If you want to help, go to the iceburg and click on the submarine!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 28, 2008 5:15 PM
February 28
Pin Rules
Hi everyone. It’s me, Screenhog.
Are you a pin collector? Then this blog post is for you, because I’m going to tell you the rules we follow when we hide pins!
Rule 1: If we’ve hidden a pin in a room, we won’t hide another pin in that room for at least two months. So, for instance, the Anchor is hidden in the Cove, so we won’t hide another pin there until at least May.
Rule 2: We won’t hide a pin in the Town Center. That room is the busiest room in Club Penguin.
Rule 3: We won’t hide a pin in the HQ. Not all penguins are agents, so they wouldn’t get to go there.
Rule 4: A pin won’t be hidden on Rockhopper’s Ship. Rockhopper doesn’t usually stay for two weeks, and we don’t want him to leave with the pin!
Rule 5: We try not to hide a pin in the same place twice. The next time a pin comes to the Cove, we’re not going to hide it on the log by the bonfire.
Rule 6: Pins usually look like something related to a recent update. The Anchor was related to Rockhopper's ship, and the next pin... hmm, should I give you a hint about what the next pin will be? Sure, why not?
Pins are pretty small, so it's hard to give a hint without giving it away, but try to guess what the next pin will be, and see if you're right when it comes out tomorrow!
-Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on February 28, 2008 1:42 PM
February 25
March Sneak Peek!!
Hello Penguins!
You all know that I like to give everyone a sneak peek when we've got some big things on the way. Not only does this give you something to look forward to, but it also allows you to let your friends know so they don't miss it.
Just to give you an idea of how big the next month is, here are a few things we have planned!
- TWO Awesome Parties!
- A Brand New Game!
- A Sport Shop catalog Update with a new Game Upgrade!
- A Scavenger Hunt!
- And as always: New Pins, New Clothes, New Furniture, And More!
We're also working on some top secret stuff we can't share yet, but that will be coming out over the next few months. Its going to be fun!
In other news: Today we launched an update to Aqua Grabber (the new game). It should be running a lot smoother for everyone. If you tried it out over the weekend and it wasn't running well, give it another try and let us know if its working better!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 25, 2008 2:36 PM
February 22
New Furniture!!
Hello Penguins!
As the party comes to an end, we wanted to give you a way to continue to celebrate! So we just launched some brand new "Underwater" furniture for your igloo! Not only that, but if you want the fish bowl igloo to go with it, that is hidden somewhere in the "Igloo Update" catalog. Have fun finding it and let us know if you need any help!
In other news: We've heard that the new "Aqua Grabber" game is running slowly for some of you. We are working on some fixes and hope to have it running properly for everyone very soon!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 22, 2008 4:02 PM
February 19
New Game Launched!
Hi everyone! It's me, Screenhog.
I know you guys have all been enjoying the party (thanks for all of the comments, by the way), but have you tried the game at the Iceberg yet? Yep, the submarine is finally built! And we just launched it.
I know many of you have been waiting for it to launch. Thanks for being patient. We had to fix a couple problems with it earlier today, but it's ready to go now.
This is the first game we've ever done where penguins can actually go underwater (unless you count crashing in Hydro-Hopper, Jet Pack Adventure or Catchin' Waves). To let the penguins go underwater, we had to design a submarine! Here are some of the first sketches for the sub:
Now, you probably look at those and think "Hey, those are just scribbles!" And you'd be right. We do rough scribble drawings first because they're fast; we can do lots of them and get ideas from them. Then we have a better idea of what we'll draw for the finished art.
That's all for now! I hope you have fun playing Aqua Grabber. And remember, let me know what you would like to see in my next post.
- Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on February 19, 2008 3:11 PM
February 18
Party Extended!
Hello Penguins!
We've heard from a lot of you about how much you're enjoying the party and want it to stick around a little longer. We think it's a great idea and we've decided to extend the party until Friday, February 22! Thanks for letting us know what you want!
In other news: If all goes well with testing, Club Penguin's newest game will be launched tomorrow! You will be able to pilot a submarine to find the missing pieces of Rockhopper's ship! Be sure to check it out tomorrow (and find out the invention's name that you helped decide!) and let us know what you think!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 18, 2008 11:02 AM
February 15
Party Time! (and a new game coming soon!!)
Hello Penguins!
Thanks for being so welcoming to Screenhog, you guys are awesome! Anyway, I hope you're all enjoying the latest party! The team worked really hard on it and it was a lot of fun to make. They also used a lot of your ideas, so thanks for the input. As always, let us know what you favorite part is!
In other news: In case you haven't heard, the invention at the Iceberg will be launched next Tuesday! I'll have more info early next week! And be sure to check out the Iceberg--a poll was added! Gary the Gadget Guy needs help naming his invention. The poll will be up all weekend so make sure you cast your vote!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 15, 2008 10:29 AM
February 14
Introducing Screenhog!
Hello Penguins!
We have heard from a lot of you with requests for different penguins to post on this blog. We thought it was a great idea and decided to do it! So, today I wanted to introduce a penguin that some of you have heard from before. He will be bringing some great "behind the scenes" info to all of us a few times a month.
His name is "Screenhog!" Please give him a warm welcome to the blog! He's one of Club Penguin's first artists and he has drawn a LOT of cool stuff over the years. He will be posting some of it later this week. But before we get to all the cool behind the scenes stuff, I asked him a few questions I thought all of you would be interested in.
What's your favorite outfit to wear in Club Penguin?
Screenhog: I change outfits too much to have a favorite one. But I really like the musical instruments and the hard hat!
What's your favorite activity in Club Penguin?
Screenhog: I'd have to say the mini-games are my favorite. Out of all the games, Astro-Barrier and Jet Pack Adventure are the best, in my opinion.
Can other penguins meet you online?
Screenhog: I'm usually playing mini-games when I go online, but if you do run into me, I'd be happy to meet you.
Feel free to let him know what you would like to see and hear about from him in the future!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 14, 2008 10:32 AM
February 8
Party Sneak Peek
Hello Penguins!
I mentioned on Friday that there's a party planned for this coming weekend and believe me you don't want to miss it! I saw a bit of it today and I've never seen anything like it in Club Penguin. Our team went all out! You guys have provided some really fantastic ideas over the past several weeks. I know they inspired the artists working on this party. They have introduced some new and never before seen stuff and have remembered to bring back a few favorite elements of past parties. I hope you all like it! It starts on Friday and will go until Wednesday!
The party isn't the only thing happening! There's another very big development coming soon that a lot of you will be excited about. But I'll save that for another day!
We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the party over the weekend!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 8, 2008 11:03 AM
February 8
New Play! (and new construction!)
Hello Penguins!
If you haven't checked it out already, there is a new play at The Stage. There are a lot of ways to use this new one outside of the script. I've already seen penguins pretending to have auditions like American Idol, or acting out what happened to them in school that day. We hope you all use your imagination and have fun with it. The best times are when you create new ways to play! Let us know how you and your friends are using it!
In other news: Be sure to check out the Iceberg and help Gary the Gadget Guy build his new invention. I heard there will be a party to celebrate it when its done so keep up the good work!
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 8, 2008 10:24 AM
February 5
February Fun!
Hello Penguins!
As we head into the month of February, I am getting really excited! There are a lot of great things coming out that I can't share yet, but I can tell you that they have to do with Rockhopper's recent troubles. Keep checking the newspaper for more details because its only getting started! As always, we would love to hear what you think is going to happen.
In other news: There will be two new postcards this Friday so be sure to check them out and let us know what you think the next new ones should be.
Until then... Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By BillyBob on February 5, 2008 4:06 PM
February 1
Rockhopper Departs
Hello Penguins!
What a day! I hope you had a chance to say goodbye to Rockhopper before he left today! If you want to, you can see him rowing away in the telescope at the Lighthouse. I know many of you probably have been wondering why he would leave without his ship--from what I've heard, he's heading out to find a solution for his loss. He's not much of a Captain without a ship. But many of you already know that and have expressed it a lot over the last week.
Many of you have been asking for a way to help the Captain. For those of you who haven't checked out the Beach yet you should, because it looks like someone is organizing a campaign to help Rockhopper! I can't say a lot more right now, but from looks of things at the Beach, things are far from over. In fact, I can tell you some really cool stuff is just getting started! There's a lot happening in February and you don't want to miss it!
In other news: The new clothing catalog came out today! I think it's pretty cool, but we want to hear from you!
By BillyBob on February 1, 2008 5:43 PM
