Recent News
Search Options ►IMPORTANT: Custom & Offspring PSD files
Site Update
This is an incredibly important news post and we recommend that every single user read this thoroughly.
It may have appeared that some things in the coding realm slowed down or stopped, but we've been working very hard behind the scenes to fix a problem that popped up and was a severe priority to fix.
As such, everything you've ever known about how offspring & custom PSD files work on our site has changed.
G1 CUSTOMS:
- Do not email in any PSD files anymore.
- To upload a custom PSD, visit its pet page, click the 'edit pet' button, and upload the PSD file directly.
- You can only upload a PSD for a G1.
- When a PSD file is uploaded for a custom, a little icon will appear when viewing your customs in your lair to tell you that a PSD exists for the custom.
- Please be aware that if a custom has a PSD uploaded, and you upload a new PSD for that custom, the previous version will be deleted.
- When a PSD is uploaded, it is automatically available in breedings for breeding artists and follows the pet if sold so that the new owner can download the PSD.
What if I sent my custom PSD into the email but it doesn't show as having a PSD uploaded?
- Due to how this was coded, the little banner icon will only appear for newly uploaded PSD files. Not previously uploaded PSD files.
- If you have the PSD on hand for your custom, please just re-upload it via the site. Do not request it from us.
- If you don't have your custom PSD, and you're pretty sure you emailed it in, you can use the new PSD fetch thread linked below to have the PSD file attached to your pet.
OFFSPRING (G2+ CUSTOMS):
- Do not email in any PSD files anymore.
- Site babies hatching from here on out should be automatically linked to their PSD files.
- You can download the PSD file, if you're the owner, by visiting the offspring's pet page.
- User predictions now allow PSD files to be attached when submitting the prediction. We recommend doing so as adding a PSD to the pet after the fact will not be possible.
What about G2+ Customs from before this change?
- PSD fetch thread has been overhauled.
- You can post up to 10 pets at a time now in the thread.
- If a PSD exists in our drive, we will attach the PSD to the pet on site.
- If you have a G2+ pet that did not have its PSD sent into the email, DO NOT SEND IN AN EMAIL. We will most likely open a thread at a later date for this exact situation. In the meantime, just link the PSD in the breeding notes for any breedings like before.
Some Notes:
- PSD preview images will not always generate immediately. You may need to refresh the page a few times or wait a few minutes before refreshing.
- The PSD preview image may look odd. Whether that be a black background, white background, slightly funky, or what not. That doesn't mean your PSD uploaded wrong. It just depends on how google drive reads the PSD file to generate the preview image.
- Does it matter what you name your PSD file? Nope! Our server renames all files according to the specifications we require so it doesn't matter what you personally name your files.
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:48pm
Easter Extensions
Site Update
Due to a lack of entries we have decided to extend the Easter HA Submissions and the Easter Item Submissions
Both contests will end April 5th at 11:59pm
Also remember to check out the Easter Chatter Thread for links to the other contests, or just to chat! Easter gifts have been handed out daily!
Have fun and Happy Late Easter!
Posted by 🐼Kaiyo🐼
(#489) on Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:34pm
New Sketch Stuff
Site Update
By popular demand some new sketch items have hit the USD Shop:
Sketch BC Kit contains the coin, two pens, and a sketch artist ticket!
Pens and Double Pens are in the USD Shop now. The double pen item is also stocking in the BP Shop for 80,000,000 (a discount off the single pen option!).
Hope that helps with the pen issue!
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:30pm
Art Gallery
Contests
The art gallery has been judged!
The theme was Easter and we received some adorable entries that I could just squish!
Here are our featured winners:
They won:
Congratulations!
The current theme is Wibbit!
Official Aywas stock is not permitted for this theme.
Showcase this fun little creature with any medium your heart desires, just keep it Aywas-related. <3
Important: If you entered artwork for this previously it was wiped by accident - please feel free to re-enter with it now though! (Also sorry ;; I'm still getting used to all these new shiny buttons...)
Good luck!
Upcoming themes:
April 11th - April 24th: Cut Throat Cooking
April 25th - May 8th: Aywas Coffee Shop
May 9th - May 22nd - Aywas In Bloom*
If you ever want to submit an Art Gallery theme idea, we're always taking suggestions here.
Thank you!
Posted by Eve
(#2775) on Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:56pm
A New Raffle has Started!
Items
Raffle Crystals - A Change
Some changes have come to the Raffle Crystal game. We are now going to allow you to collect Raffle Crystals to use as tickets on raffles such as the below, which will be our first raffle on this new system!
You will be permitted to collect and save your crystals for the raffle prizes that interest you from week to week. Be warned, though! At the three month point, we will delete any raffle crystals that are sitting in inventories to start all over again with them. This means the next Raffle Crystal clearance will be July 1st.
In the meantime, enjoy collecting Raffle Crystals and save them for the prizes you love the most! Just be sure to use them before July 1st!
A new raffle has begun
Design Ticket
Ticket Price: 1
Max Tickets: Unlimited
Click here to join the raffle!
Now, you might be wondering, what about the previous raffle crystal activity, for the Glittering Skull? Well, we've decided to award four winners the prize! Here are the winners:
Niluna #70713, TheLuckChild #1137, Kanpii #41138, Shadica #13212
Congratulations to the winners!
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:42pm
Trivia
Site Update
The trivia has been updated!
Last week's questions and answers revealed!
Which of the following pets could be found in the BP Shop in 2011?
New Year Drylis
This delicious food regenerates once a week:
Rainbow Cake
What was the January 2014 Monthly Custom Theme?
Hot Tea
Which two pets must you breed in order to make the hybrid Yetius?
Ryba x Orimi
Which NPC runs the GP shop?
Chaos
Which retired museum collection required a Nivain Plush?
Plush Series 5
How many Spheres do you need in order to unlock Rogue's Zapping?
9
This special egg will allow you to create a 30% edited Sevryn:
Bronze Egg
The following is not an Uncommon pet genus:
Yena
Which area of Adventure can the monster Bluescale Wyrm be found?
Scrublands
How many questions will you get correct this week?
Good luck!
Expect a news post later on with the Raffle crystal winners!
Posted by 🐼Kaiyo🐼
(#489) on Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:04pm
Sketchy Stuff
Site Update
The Sketch Breeding queue is starting to feel a little lonely lately, so we've diversified the items made available in the USD Shop to encourage some assignments for the team's artists!
Aside from the release of a new talisman, there are three new package items that allow you to purchase a Sketch BC with its add-on items right off the bat. You can still get them in the BP Shop if you prefer using BP, but more options are always good!
The Sketch Artist Ticket has been updated to allow you to select a minimum of three artists for your breedings. Bear in mind that Cerine and Nui are no longer on the team, so please don't select them when ticketing!
You can still exclude two artists from your sketch breedings for free as normal!
Enjoy!
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:09am
HA Colouring - Vote!
Contests
Please select your vote.
Posted by Eve
(#2775) on Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:08pm
Snoodles are coming!
Site Update
The Snoodle Box is going to open...
Monday, March 28th
12:00 PM Aywas time
Hope you're ready for some noodley fun! They're a little jumbled up in the box right now, so if you've been peeking, you might need to flip through the pages to find the ones you liked before :)
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:25pm
Hop to it!
Site Update
The Easter Garu has decided it is time to share his Eggs!
The Egg Field is now open!
The link to the Egg Field has replaced the Holiday Tree under the Community Tab.
For those of you who are new to the Easter Festivities on Aywas, the Easter Field is a simple give and take sort of game. You put an item or a pet (don't worry, there are airholes) into an egg, and place it in the field, then you are permitted to take an egg left by another user!
You may withdraw one egg every 10 minutes, but you may deposit as many as you like. There is a timer that will show up telling you when you can withdraw your next egg, but only after you deposit another egg.
Every year the staff throws in some special goodies, and you can bet that this year will be no different! Myself and the other staffers will be sneaking special goodies into the eggs throughout the event, so good luck!
HTML has been tested and works properly, however please remember to only send images and messages that are acceptable per the TOS. Should you pick up an egg that violates this, report it to any moderator and we can look into the egg field history and find whoever sent it.
We've also decided to add a few more contests! I hope you're not burned out yet, these ones are more site specific to help with the Easter Event. We are aiming to host the main festivities April 2nd, providing there are no unforeseen hiccups.
Are you interested in designing some items for Easter? We need spring items, ranging from Fauna to Energy Food and everything in between. Come and give it a shot in the Easter Item Submissions Thread.
If you're looking to get a bit fancier, we are also on the lookout for Easter HA Submissions!
These do not have to be full sets, so if you would like to enter a single item go ahead! If you do submit a set, please include a trunk!
Make sure to check out the Easter Chatter Thread for the other contests and a chance at random prizes!
Make sure to check out the post below! Alcohol points should be working properly now!
Posted by 🐼Kaiyo🐼
(#489) on Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:26pm