Q&A 2017

Hi Jammers! Today I will be doing the annual end-of-year Q&A for 2017. This has been an ongoing tradition for a while now, and every single time is loads of fun! So, without any further ado, let's start!

talonflame80841 asked...

Questions:

1. Have you watched any version of ducktales?
2. Who is your favorite disney duck?
3. And have you ever played the game Petz?

Answers:

1. Nope!
2. Probably Donald, since he and Daisy are the only ones I know of.
3. Nope. What's it like?

glittergal624 asked...

Questions:

1. Do you watch Steven Universe?
2. What is your favorite animal irl?

Answers:

1. No, but I've heard it's a really good show.
2. I love dogs, wolves, pigs, and bears (especially polar bears).

tig47498 asked...

Questions:

1. What was the best part of your year in aj or real life?
2. Best meme of 2017?
3. Favorite game you played this year? (Not including animal jam)
4. What did you get for Christmas?
5. Favorite vine? (If you even have a favorite)
6. Funniest memory this year?

Answers: 

1. Hmm... that's hard. I really liked all of the vacations we went on.
2. myself lol
3. Somehow I got myself hooked on slither.io.
4. I got a chair, a graphics tablet, a ukelele, hygiene/beauty products, and some other things. :)
5. VINE IS DEAD

6. The year in itself was a funny memory.

bahh6 asked...

Questions:

1. What's the day you joined Animal Jam?
2. What's your second-favorite color?
3. What is the best Christmas present you think you're gonna get?
4. What is the Christmas present you want the most?
5. What's your favorite Adopt-A-Pet series?
6. How many AJ toys do you have?
7. What's your favorite dog?
8. Do you think AJ will do something new and special for 2018? If so, what?
9. Will you read my blog when I make one? It's gonna be for my stories. :D

Answers:

1. I don't remember the exact date, but it was in late August of 2011.
2. Probably coral. My first favorite color is a tie between purple and mint green.
3. Well, since Christmas has already happened, I'll say it was my chair.
4. A chair. :P
5. The first one, since I have the most memories with it.
6. I'm not sure. I give a lot of them to my sister, but some of them I do keep... I really don't know. Hehe.
7. I like all the doodle dogs - goldendoodles, labradoodles, bernedoodles, etc. I don't like small, skinny, yappy dogs.
8. Hopefully they bring back Club Geoz in some way and introduce a new land.
9. Sure!

mysticnarwhal2 asked...

Questions:

1. Is the deer shown your main animal?

2. Do you play Transformice?

3. Favorite pet on AJ?

Answers:

1. Yep!
2. Nope. I've tried it before, and I've never liked it all that much.
3. My purple ducky.

sugarcat2 asked...

Questions:

1. What's the first thing you'd do if pigs could fly?
2. Have you ever been to Europe?
3. Would horses be your first pick as a favourite animal?
4. Do you ever get frustrated when you have to convert between US and Metric Units?
5. Have you ever had a sunny Christmas (Or rainy? Whenever I have Christmas, of all the days in December, it usually rains)?

6. Hobbit or Lord Of The Rings?

Answers:

1. Nothing.
2. Sadly no, but I want to go to England VERY BADLY!
3. Nah. Although they are beautiful creatures, they give me hay fever. (Hahaha, geddit? Hay fever? Cause horses eat hay? I promise I'm funny.)
4. YES. ALL THE DANG TIME. I HATE IT.
5. I have no idea. I don't pay that much attention to the weather on holidays... oopsies.
6. I haven't read either book, so I don't have a clue (sue me)!

biggulps asked...

Questions:

1. Have you tried the mystery oreos?

2. Have you been to Lambert's cafe?

Answers:

1. No, but I want to!
2. Nope.

GoldenPotato asked...

Questions:

1. Did you watch Cars 3?
2. Are you gonna watch The Last Jedi?

3. Where's the 'jam' in Animal Jam?

Answers:

1. Yep, and although the franchise was supposedly trying to redeem itself after Cars 2, I didn't really like it. I was pretty bored sitting in the theater. Speaking of which, oddly enough, I actually really enjoyed Cars 2. Maybe it's because I'm fond of mysteries and things like that.
2. I already have. ;) It was pretty awesome. I LOVE Kylo Ren's character and the inner conflict that occurs within him. His character development was phenomenal in that movie.
3. Right here:

sarahkey8 asked...

Questions:

1. What inspired you to make an Animal Jam blog?
2. Do you agree that the newest adventure the forgotten city is incredibly hard
3. Whats your favorite color?
4. Do you agree everyone should have some animal jam on their toast and a chicken smoothie :)
5. When did you join AJ?

6. How many siblings do you have?

Answers:

1. Other Animal Jam bloggers like Meloetta385, snowyclaw, and more.

2. I agree 100%.

3. Purple, mint green, coral, light blue... I have a lot, but purple and mint green are at the top.

4. yEs ;)

5. August 2011.

6. Two. One brother, one sister.

Anar asked...

Questions:

1. lemon or lime

2. is minnesota a real state in your opinion or just a lake

3. do you consider the kazoo an instrument

4. is overwatch a real sport

5. is the squid an animal or a plant

6. is a wolf a dog

7. will you do an animal jam whip movie night soon

8. do your hands get sticky every 5 minutes like mine

9. theres a book caled astrology for dummies, is there such a thing as astrology not for dummies though?


10. If I started a bus and drove it across America and Canada all the way up to arctic circle, picking up people who don't know what direction to go with in their life, would you get on it?

Answers:

1. Lemon.

2. It's basically just a lake.

3. Of course. ;)

4. Only if you want it to be. Don't let your dreams be dreams, kids.

5. Both.

6. Sure.

7. Maybe.

8. No...

9. Most likely.

10. HECK YEAH

That's all of the questions. Thanks for reading! Happy (almost) New Year!

Rating Famous Jammers' Dens

Hello Jammers!

As you have probably noticed, the Jamaalidays are in full swing; consequently, the majority of Jammers have their dens decorated for the season, especially the famous ones. In this post, I will be reviewing and rating a few famous Jammers' dens and deciding who has the best holiday den! Enjoy!

1. Aparri

The middle floor of Aparri's den was very nicely decorated, but the upstairs and downstairs were spotless. For the most part, the outside also felt pretty abandoned, except for one particular area surrounded by giant red light bulbs. I'd give this den a 5/10.

2. Sethyy

The middle floor of Sethyy's den gave off a wonderful Jamaaliday vibe, and while the upstairs and downstairs were slightly decorated, they didn't release the same joyful feeling. Unfortunately, the outside was not decorated one bit. I'd give this den a 6/10.

3. Shopking (Theshopking)

Please note that these screenshots were taken several days ago. Since then, he has changed his den.

Anyways, Shopking's den was full of Jamaaliday and winter-themed items. I can't recall a single room that wasn't completely decorated. I'd give this den an 8/10.

4. Gellyjones

Gellyjones' den was very pleasing to the eye. It didn't feel too cluttered, and the amount of items in the den was just right. I also really enjoyed the little area with the Mira statue surrounded by trees. I'd give this den a 7/10.

5. Twinkle0122

The outside area of Twinkle's den was very neat, but the interior was rather bland. I'd give this den a 5/10.

And the winner is...

SHOPKING!

I was planning to review more dens, but a lot of the Famous Jammers had their dens locked, so I couldn't access them. Oh well!

Thanks for reading, and happy jamming!

2 Unreleased Jamaaliday Items

Hi Jammers!

Today, we're going to be talking about two unique items from this year's Jamaaliday Advent Calendar.

The first one is this green and yellow Jamaaliday Leg Armor.

The origin of this variant is uncertain, but most people think it was hacked into the game from what I can tell.

The second item is this light blue and white pair of Candy Cane Horns.

Actually, in this particular picture, it looks more mint green than light blue.

Like the leg armor, the majority of Jammers believe this was also hacked into Animal Jam by an unknown user. However, when Jammers ask AJHQ how these horns came to be, they simply say it is a rare variant of the item, similar to the black Jamaaliday Socks. 

Both of these items are worth a lot, but I'm pretty sure the horns are rarer.

That's all for now. Thanks for reading, and have a great day!

Happy Jamaalidays!

Merry Christmas/Happy Jamaalidays, everybody! What are your plans for the holidays? :)

Animal Jam Box Winter 2017 Unboxing/Review

Hey everybody! Happy Christmas Eve! What are your plans for the holidays?

A few nights ago, my Winter 2017 AJ Box arrived in the mail, so today I will be unboxing and reviewing it. :)

This is what the outside of the box looks like. Last year, there was an arctic wolf face on the top; this year, it has a polar bear face. Cute!

This is what the box looks like when you first open it. I'm already excited!

This box is noticeably a bit larger than the previous boxes. Interesting.

First up is this adorable arctic fox plushie! It's really small yet super cute.

Next is this awesome wooden arctic wolf wall art. That was a slight tongue twister right there.

Unfortunately, this item got damaged during the trip to my mailbox, despite being protected by a layer of bubble wrap.

This is what the promo code card looks like. The code rewards a lovely lit scarf.

How neat!

The next item is a pair of fuzzy socks! They were too tiny for my feet, so I decided to give them to my sister. However, they were very soft and I enjoy them a lot, even if I can't actually wear them.

Ooh! A color changing mug!?

Apparently, depending on how hot or cold your beverage is, the sky on the mug will change color. I'll have to try this out ASAP!

What's an AJ Box without a charm? This time around, it's an arctic fox to fit the winter theme.

The last item is a set of string lights.

While they are very cool and light up well, this item was also damaged. Several of the plastic bulbs were dented and broken. :(

While this box was fantastic, I am disappointed with the fact that not one but TWO of the products were not in the best condition. Hopefully I will be able to contact AJHQ and we can sort out the issue.

Thanks for reading. Happy jamming!

Dash Tag: Animal Jam's Latest Upcoming App

Hey Jammers! Merry (almost) Christmas Eve!

Wow, three posts in a row!? It seems as if I'm having a splurge of ideas all of a sudden. Hehe!

Anyways, today I will be talking about Dash Tag, the latest addition to the Animal Jam app family.

From my understanding, the app is a lot similar to Temple Run or Subway Surfers, two other popular mobile games. It also has a similar 3-D design, like in AJPW.

According to WildWorks, you can collect dozens of different pets, unlock special goodies such as power-ups, outfits and stats, and do daily missions.

Like Temple Run and Subway Surfers, you are being chased by something as your pet runs. In Temple Run, it's a group of evil demon monkeys, and in Subway Surfers, it is a police officer and a K-9. In Dash Tag, you're being chased by... a panda... named Misha.

Ooookkkaaayyy. I wonder why Misha, of all animals, is chasing you. She doesn't even look scary at all!

Hmm.

Moving on now. This app is currently in its beta testing mode, so it isn't publicly available yet. However, if you're a Canadian resident with an Android device, you have the opportunity to help beta test Dash Tag! All you have to do is download the app from the Google Play Store. The app is free to download and play, but you can make in-app purchases for an even better experience.

Thanks for reading. That's the whip!

Animal Jam Marvel and Star Wars Outfits

Rey

Created by nafaria9

Items:

Longbow

Feather Necklace

Jamaaliday Boots

 Thor

Created by nafaria9

Items:

Spiked Hair

Knight Armor

Leg Armor

Elf Tail Armor

Doctor Strange

Created by nafaria9

Items:

Heart Cape

Arm Cuffs

Mystical Amulet

Hawkeye

Created by nafaria9

Items:

Elf Bracelets

Blackout Spiked Collar

Crossbow

Loki

Created by nafaria9

Items:

Knight Armor

Leg Armor

Elf Tail Armor

Solid Gold Spiked Collar

Epic Antlers

Adventure Pet Peeves

Hi Jammers! Nafaria here!

Today, I'm going to be listing off some pet peeves of mine that bug me as I play Adventures. If you've ever done an Adventure before (which I'm sure you all have), you have probably experienced at least one of these things.

But before we get onto the list, take a look at these two funny pictures:

Sorry, vegans.

Now onto the list...

- When people immediately leave the Adventure after joining.
- When people are on ''BRB'' for the entire time. Really, if you think you're going to be absent from the computer for a while, you should probably just log off and find a new Adventure group when you're done with whatever you're doing.
- When people hide in or behind obstacles, so it seems like they're helping but they're actually not.
- When you and at least one other person are trying to do one of those twisty-turny puzzles at the same time.
- Lag.
- When the game freezes and logs you out when you're in the middle of the Adventure.
- When the chest screen doesn't pop-up.
- When the chest glitches and won't let you either open it or accept the prize.

That's all for today. Thanks for reading, and happy holidays! I mean Jamaalidays!

DIY Animal Jam Snowglobe (FAIL)

The winter den design contest is now open for entries!

Hi Jammers! With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make my very own snow globe, just to celebrate the holidays even more.  But this snow globe is different than any snow globe you've seen before. It's an ANIMAL JAM snow globe! (Actually, if I'm being completely honest, I ran out of ideas for posts... so here we go.)

Unfortunately, this project did not go as I had planned. You'll find out why soon enough. However, that does not mean you can't attempt this DIY and do it right, so I say give it a go nonetheless!

Supplies:
- Mason jar (or any jar works fine)
- Water
- An Animal Jam figurine of your choice
- Glitter
- Hot glue
- Baby oil (optional)

Instructions:

If you're using a mason jar, the first thing you need to do is seal the rim of the lid and the inside of the lid together with some hot glue. This can be a little difficult to do, since the inside of the lid is very sharp, so if you're younger it might be wise to get some parental help.

If your jar already has a sealed lid, then there's no need to worry about this step.

I found that my figurine rested on the bottom of the lid a teensy bit lower than I thought it would, just enough so that you couldn't see his whole body that well, so I took an empty applesauce cup and hot glued it to the bottom of the lid so my figurine would have a pedestal to stand on.

Then I took some more hot glue and stuck him right to it. I am such a cruel person.

If you want, you can also add fake snow or other wintery decorations for a more festive look.

Next, fill your jar with water - not completely full - somewhere around 3/4 of the way full.

I read somewhere that adding baby oil helps the glitter fall more slowly for a cool effect, so I added some.

Now, take some glitter and sprinkle it in. I had some orange and green colored glitter that I thought would look really neat, so I poured some of that into the mixture, and it did NOT turn out the way I hoped it would.

I guess you could say the glitter kind of melted and turned the baby oil into a nasty layer of yellow which looked like urine. It was super ugly. Trust me.

I don't know what I did wrong, but I have my suspicions: either I added too much baby oil, or the quality of the glitter was total trash.

I'm sure you guys could have much better luck than me, so I suggest trying it for yourself and letting me know how it goes.

Until next time, happy jamming!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Jamaalidays party has been rescheduled for 12/30/17 at 11:00 AM MST.

Annual Q&A 2017

Hey Jammers! Welcome to the Animal Jam Whip. If you've been a reader of this blog for the past couple of years, you might remember that I do a special Q&A around the end of the year as a way to cap things off, and this year will be no different.

Your questions don't have to be specifically directed towards me or the Whip. You can ask me anything you want, as long as it's not inappropriate. I want to keep this post rated G/PG out of respect for the younger viewers.

You can leave your questions down in the comment section down below, e-mail them to me (nafariaaj@gmail.com), or ask me on Animal Jam.

Thanks for another wonderful year on AJ, everybody! The Q&A post will be up on New Year's Day. :)

Important News

Hey Jammers! I have a quick announcement to make. If you were planning on coming to the Jamaaliday party, this might be a little sad for you. Unfortunately, I am going to have to cancel the party because I'm visiting my cousin in college for the day. I will still try and find another time to reschedule it, but for now, the party is on hold. Sorry about that! :(

However, I will be getting up the den design contest in the next little bit, so stay tuned for that. Thanks guys!

Jamaaliday Party 2017 Invitation + Announcement

Hey guys! Here's the invitation for the AJW Jamaalidays Party. I hope y'all can come!

One more important announcement: the poll results are in, and we have a tie for the den design and the fashion show contests. So, comment down below ON THIS POST ONLY which one you'd prefer, and whichever one gets the most votes by Saturday wins! Thanks, Jammers!

The Phantoms' Next Attack CONSPIRACY THEORY

Hi Jammers! Welcome to the Animal Jam Whip!

My friend Loveminecraft and I were doing an adventure (Storming the Fortress) together the other day when we noticed something very shocking and compelling.

As you all know, Club Geoz was invaded and destroyed by the phantoms a couple of months ago in October, with some help from the mysterious Lines of Power.

Well, in Storming the Fortress, there is an area where the phantoms are being divided into groups and sent off into one of three different portals to Jamaa. One of these portals leads to Club Geoz.

Keep in mind that this adventure was released in the springtime earlier this year, and Club Geoz didn't fall until the fall (heh, see what I did there?).

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

Where do the other two portals lead to, you might ask?

None other than the Basement of Secrets and Captain Melville's Juice Hut.

Does this mean the phantoms are going to attack these two precious locations as well!? I sincerely hope not, but we can't be sure.

Thanks for reading. Happy jamming!