Has anyone gotten past the gatherer part of the altador plot on neopets?

i just need some motivation because i cant seem to get the little ripped piece of wrapping on the purple non-cube to show up!!! I have tried so many times but i just can't seem to figure out how to get past that part! I KNOW THAT IT IS RANDOM, but if you could please just tell me if you have GOTTEN PAST this that would be great!!! THANKS!!!