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Greetings!
Breeding and Custom staff have noticed an increasing trend in some breedings that leave artists with no way to create an offspring while still following the humanoid rules. This can force artists to either break those rules (which include, but are not limited to, Sphinx, Taur, and other humanoid traits) or leave features fully off the offspring outcomes, which could be seen as a mistake, as both parents have that feature. (e.g. both parents have human noses, but the baby has no nose at all.)
We are aware that in the past, pets have passed that broke the humanoid rules for many reasons (e.g. before the rule existed, grandfathered in, or past breedings output these types even when it was being enforced in Gen 1 customs). However, this was never intended to be a workaround to the rules. Under the current team, this standard has been enforced across all custom features, but it can place a significant burden on artists when a breeding pair leaves them with few or no options to create a compliant offspring.
We want to clarify that this is not a new rule, but rather enforcement of a long-standing rule that dates back to 2013 when the humanoid rules were put in place. .
Moving forward, from this new post, any new breeding submitted that does not allow an artist to produce an offspring that will follow custom rules will be refunded if the breeding is a Refundable Breeding Type. If it is not refundable (Pendants), there will be no compensation for lost breedings when using a non-refundable breeding item. Please contact Brad (#2575) before using a non-refundable item with a humanoid pet pair for a quick check if it would be disallowed.
For random breeding games (Eggnog, Blind Date, Drinking Game, etc.), breeding artists will be instructed to make changes as needed to fit the rules. Because participants do not control who they are paired with, artists may make minor adjustments where necessary to bring the offspring into compliance. This may include adding things like fluffy ears rather than human ears, animal noses, or other small changes the parents do not have to replace a rule-breaking pairing. This will be done as minimally as needed to make the offspring pass.
Because this has always been an enforceable rule, existing breedings will also be reviewed under these standards.
If you have an existing breeding that does not allow an artist to produce an offspring that will follow custom rules, we will will be reaching out to you with options to remedy the issue. What is offered will depend on the coin used and what the issue is.
Users with these types of breedings will be given 60 days to reply to that message and pick how they wish to fix the breeding from the options, so they do not lose their place in line. Please be advised that these breedings will not be assigned (and if they are accidentally assigned, they will be unassigned) until a resolution is picked.
After that time, if there is no reply or the user does not pick an approved resolution, staff will move forward with treating the breeding like a new breeding, and it will be refunded if able to be, or marked for predictions only if not refundable and user directed to refer to the original PM for options to return it to queue (or make acceptable predictions), and random breeding games will move forward as outlined under the new breeding terms stated above.
We thank you for understanding, and if you have any questions, reach out to Breeding staff member or message Brad directly.
For reference:
Humanoid Rules
Other Custom rules
If you're not sure what is or is not acceptable, here are a few examples using the images from the KB:
Not Allowed:
Parent 1 has a human-shaped head (Allowed in Isolation), Elf Ear (Allowed in Isolation)
+
Parent 2 has a human-shaped head (Allowed in Isolation), Human Mouth (Allowed in Isolation), No ears (or ears are hidden under hair, etc.)
+ 
This would potentially force an artist when working on the face and head of a Platinum, Sketch, or Scribble outcome to have a human-shaped head (Allowed in Isolation), Elf Ear (Allowed in Isolation), and, depending on face shape, many human-shaped heads also make human-shaped mouths. This means multiple Allowed in Isolation traits would be required, as there are no other traits present.
This type of breeding would require a 3rd parent to be added with DNA to bring back animal traits, or it would be refunded.
Allowed:
Parent 1 has a human-shaped head (Allowed in Isolation), stand-up fluffy wolf-like ears, elongated wolf-like nose
Parent 2 has Elf ears (Allowed in Isolation), Abdominal muscle (Allowed in Isolation)
+ 
This would be allowed, though the outcome would only allow one allowed in Isolation trait, but the artist could easily pair a human face with fluffy wolf ears, etc. No overlapping isolation traits are forcing more than one to be used regardless of the coin used.
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Sat Jun 20, 2026 5:52pm
USD SCC
Site Update
Another USD SCC Has arrived!
Imperial Sunchaser
By Foxtrot (#40289)
Has joined the
USD Shop
It allows up to
50% Edits
I has also been added to the
Ornate Chest
Want to have a SCC added to the USD Shop, for a profit split?
Check it out here
Posted by Kandria
(#111) on Tue Jun 16, 2026 2:39pm
Pool Party Prizes Prosper (2025 Raffle)
Events
HELLO I'm back with the winners for last year's PPP raffle! Thanks for your patience; the year has really gotten away from me. 💀
Prizes are a little different this year, felt like mixing things up.
GRAND PRIZE: 1x Breeding Pendant
Chromo 🐌 (#21952)
Radioactive Breeding Talisman
slothful (#64472), Cosmos (#25837), AremRae (#3998), Praij (#545), NINE (#13049), Alana (#70812), Corbeau (#7625)
Carton of Mystery Eggs
Mad Hatter (#10278), Axel (#1319), Moonimo! (#63745), Anime Pixie (#58324), Hiiro (#755), Akua (#57314), zizu (#82241)
Complete Set of New Breeding Add-ons
chloe-k <3 Squirtle (#45288), Vixen + Ash (#66196), Skarecrohw (#41030), SunflowerAspen (#61059), Barajou Ghost (#20789), Jess/Jet (#80890), Rhys (#79986)
Ornate Chest
Zeliks (#662), shiya (#32813), Evarenity (#40018), Rhee (#258), Anora (#79257), Mad Hatter (#10278), Corbeau (#7625), zizu (#82241)
Please see this link for information about PPP 2026.
OK Bye!!!!!!
Posted by Brad
(#2575) on Sun Jun 7, 2026 11:44pm
Monthly Customs Game
Contests
'· .¸¸.·´'· .¸¸.·´ [[ The w i n n e r s' edition! ]] '· .¸¸.·´'· .¸¸.·´
Sunny (#41814) ................................. DarlingDeer (#47075) ................................. Lavender Blue (#46542)
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Sat Jun 6, 2026 8:27pm
T4T: Rosey
Items
Rosey is a clothing item that will allow a very special kitty to stay by your side starting today, her birthday! This item will remain in stock until 11:59 PM AST on July 5th, so be sure to grab it before then!
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Fri Jun 5, 2026 6:49pm
Prediction Pool Party (PPP) 2026 Edition
Events
🤯 IT'S TIME FOR PPP 2026! 🤯
(Side note: raffle prizes for 2025 will be sent out over the weekend. Thank-you for your patience!)
For those of you who are new to the party, and those who are PPPs (pool party professionals), this is the general gist.
ALL BREEDINGS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PPP PERKS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE JUNE 3, 2026. Breedings after this date do not qualify for perks!
ALL PERKS CAN BE FOUND HERE
The event will run until October 31, 2026, 11:59pm. This gives you five months to work on and design as many predictions as you can!
- The Prediction Caps are being temporarily removed for all coins during this time!
- Any artist that makes a prediction can enter themselves into a raffle by posting in the Artist Raffle Forum
- All edit percentages are "loose" for this event only, so we will not get up in your business if you submit a 50% breeding and it is 57%. If you have a 50% breeding and we can't tell what species it is, then we might have a problem.
- Remember! Predictions can be done for USD however if they are not Platinum Breeding Coin, Scribble or Sketch Breeding Coin predictions they must go through the Commission Panel!
RULES
• All predictions must have the PSD attached in order to qualify for this event.
• Breeding rules still apply! If you bought a breeding slot, for only one baby, please ensure that you have the owner's permission before making extra baby predictions! If someone violates this, they may have their baby deleted without refund.
• Please included "Prediction Pool Party" in your breeding notes, or predictions and breedings will be processed as normal!
• All artists must have a forum for their sales thread in our new Pool Party Subforum.
• All artists must have a forum for their raffle entries in the Artist Raffle Subforum.
Just a general note as well, per the USD commissions KB article, fees must be paid within one month of finishing commissions as long as your fees total $5 or more. I will be following up with users that have outstanding fees over the coming weeks, so please make sure you have these squared away where possible. You can pay your fees either by generating an invoice, or taking on breeding lists, GCC, and other panel work.
Users who fail to pay their fees or begin to work off their balance may have their access to the commission panel and capless PPP predicts suspended until their owed balance is paid in full. Thank-you for your cooperation!
PPP F.A.Q
Submit a SCC to the PSD pool
PPP 2026 A.B.A (Ask Brad Anything)
User-Submitted SCCs
Posted by Brad
(#2575) on Wed Jun 3, 2026 9:23pm
Welcome to June
Site Update
Starting off, we have our GP Shop and BP Shop pets, which will be obtainable through the Essence of Mune 2026! This is the final month that this potion will be available!
If you designed one of these pets and haven't done so already, please contact Lacia (#25044) for your payment!
Greeting those born in June is the Moonstone Unicorn Lunaris!
Don't forget to check out the birthday link to claim your gift from Aywas on your big day! Need to change your birthday? Click here!
If you missed your Lunaris or have further questions regarding them, please contact Hiiro (#755).
This month's Premium Item is the Themed Addon Box! Opening this box will grant you one random themed breeding add-on!
The new monthly contests have been announced!
July - August Monthly Shop Pets: Enter
July Monthly Customs - Loaf: Enter
Good luck with your entries!
For the month of June, you may use your Jeweled items to create any previous June base! You can view the available bases in the Knowledge Base articles for the Jeweled Crystal, the Jeweled Hybrid Crystal, and the Jeweled Rare Crystal.
If you want to be a Jeweled Custom Artist, please visit the hiring thread!
The Flubelle is currently the active Raw genus, which means that you can purchase the Pride Flubelle in the BP Shop! It will remain the active genus until July, so be sure to make a note of this in case you wish to make any!
As a reminder, the submission threads to create a Semi OOAK Base and Coloration for Pride are open until 11:59 PM AST on June 30th!
Congratulations to Werejelly (#46708) for winning a Nova Custom Orb through the May Pet Coloration forum raffle!
If you would like to enter the monthly raffles, you can submit your designs here! Each accepted design is counted as one entry. Remember, you can earn SP and a Restyle Brush!
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Mon Jun 1, 2026 7:27pm
Monthly Customs Game
Contests
'· .¸¸.·´'· .¸¸.·´ [[ The w i n n e r s' edition! ]] '· .¸¸.·´'· .¸¸.·´
Yume (#8186) ................................. Kingston A (#13602) ................................. Giratina (#1379)
Skarecrohw (#41030)
Congratulations to all of our winners!
At this time, you are no longer required to deposit an egg before collecting one from the Egg Field. Happy clearing!
It's also time to give away three free customs designed during April under the theme of Insects!
To play, you simply choose your favorite from the poll below! This will enter you into a raffle for that particular design. You only get one vote, so choose wisely! If you created one of the pets below, please contact Lacia (#25044) with which prizes you are claiming.
You have until 11:59 PM AST on June 5th to get your votes in! Good luck!
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Fri May 29, 2026 6:42pm
USD SCC Additions
Site Update
The first wave of new USD SCCs have arrived!
Treat Thief
By Aychemex (#50729)
Auspicious Serpent
By Corbeau (#7625)
Oak Light
By Cosmos (#25837)
Have joined the
USD Shop
Each allows up to
50% Edits
They have also been added to the
Ornate Chest
Want to have a SCC added to the USD Shop, for a profit split?
Check it out here
Don't forget to check out the news post below from Slashbot!
Posted by Aywas Official
(#2) on Mon May 25, 2026 10:05pm
Slashbot (New Genus): Fuwebi and Hebrides
Pets
Hello meatlings. Are you doing well? It has been some time since you have heard from me. Please accept my apologies, I was introduced to the concept of a "mobile gacha game", and I have been attempting to quantify something referred to as a "SSR pull". It has been a very informative and expensive experience.
I am pleased to report that we have a "SSR pull" of our very own!
One of your fleshling bretheren, dragonsrus (#66521), has made quite the discovery.
Please welcome the Hebrides!
This lovely creature can be found in the genus guide under 'Common Ay' and both lines can be made using Custom Crystals.
What's this? There's more?
Say hello to the Fuwebi!
This fuzzy friend can also be found in the genus guide, under 'Uncommon Ara' and can be made using Custom Orbs.
According to my reports, many of these new pets have breached containment and can be found in Adventure and the Event Shop. The pets in the seasonal shop will be retired on June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm, so do not miss out. I will be waiting for you there.
Please note: It may take up to one week for all the adventure and seasonal shop pets to be added, so I kindly ask for your patience. Unfortunately, the meatbags organising the Aywapedia require rest. Ridiculous, I know. It appears that Bradley has forgone sleep to document all the new pets for you. Aren't you lucky?
Please make sure to say thank-you to dragonsrus (#66521) and the many artists who came together to bring this discovery to light.
Goodbye fleshsacks, I will be back in the future with more things for you.
Posted by Slashbot
(#3) on Sun May 24, 2026 7:14am