2021, updated easter egg issues guide

[Trivalve]

For 266, does it matter how it is spelt or does it have to be nationstates, Nationstates, NationStates or Nation-States and does it need quotation marks or not?

[Fauzjhia]

For 266, does it matter how it is spelt or does it have to be nationstates, Nationstates, NationStates or Nation-States and does it need quotation marks or not?

the question market is not needed.
of those you quote. Nation-states probably do not work.
however, I am only certain on NationStates, its the one I tried, that one is certain to work. it might just take time.

[Apatosaurus]

For 266, does it matter how it is spelt or does it have to be nationstates, Nationstates, NationStates or Nation-States and does it need quotation marks or not?

the question market is not needed.
of those you quote. Nation-states probably do not work.
however, I am only certain on NationStates, its the one I tried, that one is certain to work. it might just take time.

nationstates works, as I got the egg once on a puppet that has a dispatch linked in the motto (hence nationstates was in it)

[Mediobogdum]

For Issue #408 I did not specifically state the requirement but gave a clue as to what the word should be thus:

"Here's a little clue... I know we are talking about magical ponies, but a horse is a man's best ...?... add a nautical vessel and place it in your Nation's motto "

This should be enough for most people to realize the answer! I didn't want to make it too easy for Easter Egg hunters

As for the pizza requirement for Issue #80, my main nation is in Fact #1 in the World but I have to admit that I have not tested the requirement on my other puppets. As all the other Easter Egg issues do not relate to national statistics I am sceptical about the pizza requirement, but will investigate. Also, your statement about using "Moon" as the trigger is really an extension of the word "Moo" and could be still valid for "Moonraker" I suppose.

[Fauzjhia]

For Issue #408 I did not specifically state the requirement but gave a clue as to what the word should be thus:

"Here's a little clue... I know we are talking about magical ponies, but a horse is a man's best ...?... add a nautical vessel and place it in your Nation's motto "

This should be enough for most people to realize the answer! I didn't want to make it too easy for Easter Egg hunters

As for the pizza requirement for Issue #80, my main nation is in Fact #1 in the World but I have to admit that I have not tested the requirement on my other puppets. As all the other Easter Egg issues do not relate to national statistics I am sceptical about the pizza requirement, but will investigate. Also, your statement about using "Moon" as the trigger is really an extension of the word "Moo" and could be still valid for "Moonraker" I suppose.

you can trust me on that,
I tested on 249 puppets, and the only moment where 80 came up, is when I revived the pizza industry.
and no matter how hard I tried with Fauzjhia, I did not get 80. I have -50 pizza here. stand to reason to think I will never get it, since I cannot revive pizza on Fauzjhia.

[Fauzjhia]

just to answer a question asked on Drasnia's threat.
there is no way to track easter egg in NS' except for the banners

The banner Infected and the Future is near, are connected to Easter eggs.

aside from this, taking notes...

[Tinhampton]

The Future is Near is definitely connected to the free-trading aliens easter egg. But how do we know that the Infected banner is not awarded for - for example - taking part in Z-Day?

[Fauzjhia]

because I vaguely remember taking the decision to cure zombie in my nations
and I vaguely remember to receive this banner when I answer 223.

I am not certain, but its how I remember it.

[Outer Sparta]

because I vaguely remember taking the decision to cure zombie in my nations
and I vaguely remember to receive this banner when I answer 223.

I am not certain, but its how I remember it.

Can confirm: I have had nations that embraced zombies and haven't gotten that Easter egg issue. I haven't bothered to change my motto and currency to brains, so I haven't gotten it in my main nation.

[Marxist Germany]

Pizzerias often get delivery orders for Saturn and alien first-born are considered a delicacy (Marxist Germany has found 10 easter eggs).

I got issue #80 by having a pizza industry around 2,000, and by adding "moo" to my motto. I also immediately received the "future is near" banner following the issue.

[Umbratellus]

Well, I can confirm that - at least for this year - participation in Z-Day unlocks the quarantine banner.

[Kaiserstate]

is there a way you can tell which ones you've completed, or how many you have done?

[Fauzjhia]

no
there is a way to check how many easter eggs you have,
certains easter egg. but if you do not track them yourself. no

the easier way is the beetles method.

Classification = Holy Pink Lucky Christmas
Motto = Lucky, Brains, Moo, Friendship, NationStates
Currency = Gold Brains
Animal = Rudolph Bat
religion = Athyism
Leader = Santa Claus
Capital City - Yggdrassil (but anything without e work)
you hold that until you get around 10 easter egg, or 11. and you remove friendship and nationstates once you get their associated easter eggs

[Vando0sa]

When GRO and I where hunting for Easter eggs a year or so ago we found that nations can get the zombie one without CTE just by having brains and zombie in their title but it only seemed to work it it was that nations first Easter egg. Not sure if it was just a coincidence or if that's actually a requirement.

I'm trying again now but if it don't work I might have to let Iwaku go founderless for a day so I can get it. If I do get it now it proves our theory on that untrue at least.

[Dexterra]

It's almost the most wonderful time of year, if it isn't already!

Can someone confirm all the possible words that trigger issue #471? Thanks!

[Fauzjhia]

It's almost the most wonderful time of year, if it isn't already!

Can someone confirm all the possible words that trigger issue #471? Thanks!

Candy Cane in Currency is confirmed with a nation with less then 250 who received the easter egg.
Christmas in pre-title is suggested, but I always have candy cane in currency.. and yes, its like time to check my nations.

When GRO and I where hunting for Easter eggs a year or so ago we found that nations can get the zombie one without CTE just by having brains and zombie in their title but it only seemed to work it it was that nations first Easter egg. Not sure if it was just a coincidence or if that's actually a requirement.

I'm trying again now but if it don't work I might have to let Iwaku go founderless for a day so I can get it. If I do get it now it proves our theory on that untrue at least.

Actually got it on Kazooiomia with (bird brains in Motto.) and the weird part, it seem its the second time I receive it.


Edit : last years, when I was hunting this egg, I miss on Acuaznharine, Fauzjhiauzilhe, Jufhizlhere, lunhizluna, rhenzluna, Shade thy echidna, Silver thy Hedgehog, Eslhaizliaunha, earth Dung beetle, Gold Dung beetle, lost dung beetle, water dung beetle and wind dung beetle, on that I had Celzlhi and Kazooioma who where not even alive at this moment. so I won't really be able to a great hunt. but I hope to finish the one I started.

[Dexterra]

Candy Cane in Currency is confirmed with a nation with less then 250 who received the easter egg.
Christmas in pre-title is suggested, but I always have candy cane in currency.. and yes, its like time to check my nations.

Custom that worked for me are
Currency : Candy Cane
Animal : Reindeer, Rudolf, Elf
City : North Pole
Pre-title : Christmas Winter Wonderland
Leader : Santa Claus

Alright so I've got all these... anything else? Anybody know any other words that trigger #471 but are not listed here?

[Bears Armed]

Candy Cane in Currency is confirmed with a nation with less then 250 who received the easter egg.
Christmas in pre-title is suggested, but I always have candy cane in currency.. and yes, its like time to check my nations.

Custom that worked for me are
Currency : Candy Cane
Animal : Reindeer, Rudolf, Elf
City : North Pole
Pre-title : Christmas Winter Wonderland
Leader : Santa Claus

Alright so I've got all these... anything else? Anybody know any other words that trigger #471 but are not listed here?

Nick in leader's name.

[Dexterra]

Nick in leader's name.

Thank you!

I suppose since it is about 23:30 my time and therefore almost 1 December for me, that this is last call for any helpful input or knowledge on triggering #471, its statistical effects or anything else before I go easter egg hunting for awhile?

EDIT okay, it's 1 December locally and I am out on a hunt! I'll report back to you guys later if I get #471

[Fauzjhia]

there


Edit : got 6 beetles out of 101 who received the christmas egg. if only it could last through the month, I would be able to complete my easter hunt this time.
...


Edit 2 : 8 score. reaching a total of 14/101... and there are still 29 days to hope for.

[Fauzjhia]

Update

12 issues later : because I received them at 5 11 17 and 23... so I certainly answered 12 issues in Decembers

Results are 28 beetles out of 101 found 471
I dunno if its faster or slower. its what I found


Edit : random luck. today results was 3 found.. total is 31/101 close to 30%....
in comparaison, when I hunted the limited march egg last years, I reached 58 /101 after 1 month
maybe it simply mean that population really has an effect on easters eggs, or maybe its the number of issues answered.<


Edit : 2 day 5 9 finds in world of beetles.
total reached 40/101

[Umbratellus]

Pizzerias often get delivery orders for Saturn and alien first-born are considered a delicacy (Marxist Germany has found 10 easter eggs).

I got issue #80 by having a pizza industry around 2,000, and by adding "moo" to my motto. I also immediately received the "future is near" banner following the issue.

My pizza industry had slipped down to about 1700 but I still managed to get the issue today. I had cow in the national animal and moo in the motto.

[Fauzjhia]

I got issue #80 by having a pizza industry around 2,000, and by adding "moo" to my motto. I also immediately received the "future is near" banner following the issue.

My pizza industry had slipped down to about 1700 but I still managed to get the issue today. I had cow in the national animal and moo in the motto.[/quo

I have registered 17 to be sufficient, for 80
this is nothing new, but I'm sure people might find your report helpful.

[Umbratellus]

My pizza industry had slipped down to about 1700 but I still managed to get the issue today. I had cow in the national animal and moo in the motto.[/quo

I have registered 17 to be sufficient, for 80
this is nothing new, but I'm sure people might find your report helpful.

Oh wow, that's pretty low lol. I just remembered seeing the number 2000 in connection with the issue so I figured I'd let people know how low I was able to manage it.

[Dexterra]

Happy holidays everyone!