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"Aren't you bored with that silly little Pumpkin Patch that Rowan has been obnoxiously flying around yet?" Minerva paused, flicking her tail in a twinge of what might've been a rare fleck of jealousy. "Speaking of boredom, I was a little tired of conjuring up trees and dirt paths and thought you all might enjoy a little change of scenery." Her ominous laughter seemed to suggest that she recognized how comfortable the pets had become in the forest, and she was only comfortable when others were on edge.
Turning toward the shadows with a wink, Minerva waved a single gloved hand in the air, beckoning her troops of Griffins to emerge before disappearing in a spiral of darkness herself. With red eyes piercing, the feathered beasts took to the skies, leaving behind a trail of feathers that led to an eerily quiet beach...
Introducing the Haunted Lake!
You might be puzzling to yourself, wondering why a supposedly spooky area has a cartoon feel. I'd be happy to answer that. :3
In October, as each week passes, the intensity of the season's magic grows with the opening of more features.
Wouldn't it be cool if we could "see" evidence of the magic taking hold?
That's where the Haunted Lake background comes in! Through a series of background art contests, we are giving you the opportunity to illustrate this magic phenomenon.
Essentially, each week a new background image will be uploaded--with more detail and perhaps even different features from the last--though the essence of the Haunted Lake (beach, water, sky) will remain. If this intrigues you, please consider entering!
--* Round 1 is now open here! *--
Best of luck! :3
You will find 20 pets--including the 6 above--in your Haunted Lake travels, but rest assured that we will be adding many, many more!
Note: I have gotten a few requests for extensions on Halloween pet submissions, so keep an eye out for a new thread for all you stragglers. ;) I'm not quite done accepting pets from the initial thread, but I will let you know as soon as I finish.
The pumpkins that we all have such a strong love/hate relationship with have returned!
Both pumpkins can be found in the Haunted Lake area, but you know we can't make them too terribly easy to amass.
If this is your first October on Aywas, you're probably wondering why these two pumpkins elicit such strong emotions from us, and why anyone would want a large hoard of them, right? Let me explain:
The above items (Melo Pumpkin and Halloween Pumpkin) will be used as exchange currency in our Seasonal Shop that will open at the end of the month.
When the shop doors open, you will find some items priced in Melo Pumpkins, but most will be priced in Halloween Pumpkins. However, we do offer an exchange option so that you can trade in your MPs for HPs (example: 5 Melo Pumpkins = 1 Halloween Pumpkin). The official trade-in rate has not yet been decided.
You will also encounter 10 collectable items during your stay on the beach, including the 4 above.
Hold onto these, for they are more than holiday souvenirs. Not only will we be opening up a special Museum Collection for them when our curator is ready, but they will also come in handy later in the month as the magic intensifies!
Have fun out there, and be careful when talking to strangers!
(As a new area, the Haunted Lake has a few quirks that we're working out, including a silly trivia bug. Things should smooth out in the next few days. <3)
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Mon Oct 5, 2015 11:10pm
Art Gallery
Contests
The art gallery has been judged!
The theme was Energy Fountain Visits and we received some refreshing entries!
Here are our featured winners:
They won:
Congratulations!
The current theme is Item Hoarder!
I'm sure a lot of you can relate to this theme. *stares at inventory* I certainly can. XD
Any medium is acceptable!
Official Aywas stock is permitted for this theme.
Good luck!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Oct 4, 2015 9:31pm
October - Part 2
Site Update
The seasons are changing and so are many other things... as leaves flutter by, some new Jeweled Bases have shown up, drawn by runeowl.
Jeweled Rare Crystal Base
Jeweled Hybrid Crystal Bases
Jeweled Crystal Bases
Do you like rolling the dice? Well, how about some pumpkin dice? This new premium item is a combination themed BC addon and a Hybrid Genetics Kit.
It allows you to select one regular hybrid result for your breeding, then themes your breeding after Halloween/horror. You can specify one theme to avoid in your comments.
Do you like the combination of a theme + genetics kit? There may be more dice in the future that save precious add-on slots for your other wishes!
Fancy some fun randomizing the amount of edits you get in your breeding? Trick or Treat, right? You could get a trick... or a treat.
25% No Edits
25% Thirty Percent (normal)
25% Fifty Percent
25% Seventy Five Percent
Each baby in the breeding receives a randomization.
You can find this item in the Bonus Credit section because it's Breeding Season!
Breeding Season is when we release brand new hybrids, and this season is no different! Let's see what new hybrids are available now.
Skreet (Maki x Lacer) || Cention (Quolgarian x Linorm)
But... that's not all! There's a new rare hybrid in town...
The Faux and the Scarl have their own hybrid now, called the Alidae. Similar to the Emaia, Alidae Eggs result in a base 50% edits in their breeding, and you can find the Alidae Egg in the Bonus Credit for this week, and you can also find it in the USD Shop for $50.00.
Want to pick up some quick and dirty Bonus Credit to get an Alidae Egg?
The Faux Box is pushing over 2000 designs now, so the Fox Net has been temporarily discounted down to $5.00. This discount will end on October 11th, at 11:59 PM. Let's get those foxies a home!
Ready for a last bit of fun? This new breeding add-on has been designed by your new breeding administrators, Kyu and Mauri, called the Genus in a Bottle.
This add-on allows you to pick any common, uncommon, raw, token, trinket, or hybrid genus for each baby of your BC breeding. This item works the same for HBC breedings, except that hybrid genera cannot be selected for HBC breedings. All BC and HBC breedings have a special chance at a rare offspring species though! Check the Genus in a Bottle Knowledge Base article for more information BEFORE using this add-on.
It stocks in the USD Shop for $15.
Reminders
Bonus Credit extra items leave at 11:59 PM on the 10th.
Breeding Coins leave the shop at 11:59 PM on the 10th.
Fox Nets return to $10.00 at 11:59 PM on the 11th.
Happy Breeding, and look forward to some more tricks and treats!
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Sun Oct 4, 2015 12:59pm
The Great Pumpkin Patch!
Site Update
Oh, hello! You might've noticed that the Pumpkin Patch is now officially open! :3
But before you go traipsing through there all willy-nilly, we have a few quick rules and guidelines to go over with you to make sure everyone has a safe pumpkin experience!
The Pumpkin Patch is a glorious place hidden deep in a magical part of Ay where you can stuff your favorite pumpkins with BP/GP, pets, a silly Halloween or other holiday/seasonal message, or anything else (appropriate) that you like!
And the best part is that you don't even have to scoop out the seeds first. 8D
The instructions are simple: deposit a pumpkin in order to collect a pumpkin; you can collect one every ten minutes. (Note that all pumpkins must contain a minimum of 1,000 BP.)
See? Easy! This feature runs purely on the effort of our community, so if you'd like to chat with your peers about the patch, see what other people are picking up (and putting in), and maybe make some new friends, head on over to Aywas Talk.
I do want to clarify that if you deposit 5 pumpkins right in a row, for example, you won't be able to pick up 5 in a row after 10 minutes has elapsed. Depositing is unlimited, but you are restricted to claiming one pumpkin every 10 minutes.
To help you with this, the timer feature will be brought back and should be live soon!
Reminder: While we love this festive season of tricks as much as the Trickster Trio Cerby, remember that while the pumpkins are anonymous to you, staff is able to track every single action in the patch. Keep it fun and PG-13, friends. If you try to ruin someone else's holiday experience, you will quickly find that your own will suffer.
If you do encounter a not-so-nice message or any other problems with the patch, please PM me with "Pumpkin Patch" in the subject line.
Have fun out there!
Many more features and surprises to come. :3
- Rowan & Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sat Oct 3, 2015 11:38am
Welcome to October! (Part I)
Site Update
Welcome to the famous month of October on Aywas!
Aywas in October offers a very memorable experience because it begins with our birthday and ends with holidays, meaning we have celebrations going on all month long. <3
Let's kick off the season with those little critters that we just can't get enough of--pets!
Our star GP Shop creatures would love to have you as their trick-or-treat companion. Just look at the puppy eyes on that Jormu.
But how can you resist the sweet pleas of our BP Shop pets? (That Welly is asking to be squished.)
If you colored one of these fun pets, please contact Kyu (#1010) for your payment!
Make sure to include your PayPal address if you are opting for the USD option.
We will also be collecting pet PSDs directly from the thread, so you no longer have to send them in. However, please make sure you keep the links active for two weeks (at least until mid-October) so we have time to snag 'em for science!
Looking for a salty, buttery snack? The Essence of October 2015 might just be the ticket!
This popcorn inspired potion will transform your active pet into one of the monthly colorations above at random.
The premium monthly item will be revealed soon!
Have a party, it's your birthday!
The Hunters Moon Lunaris you see above will be reigning over the skies through the entire month of October; a new Lunaris will take over on November 1st.
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! Missed your birthday Lunaris or picked up the wrong one? Contact Kyu (#1010)!
The new monthly contests have been announced!
November Monthly Pets - BP Shop: Enter
November Monthly Pets - GP Shop: Enter
November Monthly Customs
Theme: Edible
Good luck with your entries!
The Nova custom creators have returned to the BP/GP Shops for October and November and will pop back into the Premium Outlet for December.
Nuts 'n Bolts Nook
A monthly update from behind the scenes.
It's October, so if you're a veteran player, you know what's in store!
If you're a newer member, suffice to say you can expect a wild ride this month. *wink*
Our signature October features, including the illustrious Pumpkin Patch, will be revealed soon.
Don't forget to check the Advent Calendar every day this month through the 31st!
Oh, and it looks like Miksa wants to sneak a little something in here too. c:
Hello everyone! I wanted to give you a bit of a heads up that I'll be changing the stock in my shop come October 7th! So if you want to own any of these pretty pets I currently am selling, you should buy them before October 7th. On October 7th they will be permanently retired and new pets will take their place!
THIS IS OCTOBER!
Are you ready?
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Thu Oct 1, 2015 10:13pm
Monthly HA Contest
Contests
The winning HA sets have been placed into their respective shops!
Last month earned the following:
GP Set: 210 GP per artist
BP Set: 54,500,000 BP per artist
Premium Set: 2292 PP per artist
Want in on the action? Well, phase one - the basing contest - is open and waiting for entries!
Head here to submit your design.
Posted by Eve
(#2775) on Thu Oct 1, 2015 7:18pm
T4T: It's the 1st of Halloween!
Items
If Halloween has begun and you find yourself looking at your wardrobe and wanting a little witchy colour pop to your options, SeaCrest (#55939) has your back!
For the whole month of October this lovely dress will be available in Trash for Treasure!
Posted by Eve
(#2775) on Thu Oct 1, 2015 2:58pm
An eerie moon appears!
Site Update
When the clock strikes midnight, the Advent Calendar will awaken for the month of October!
Be sure to visit the Full Moon Lunaris every day of the month for a special trick or treat -- if you dare!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:43pm
Trivia & Weekly Raffle
Site Update
This week's raffle winner is:
Ukraine (#1339)
Who had 15 crystals out of 10888 total and won a Miniature Phoenix Tree!
Congratulations!
Next week's winner will receive...
An Evil Breeding Coin!
Set a reminder to snag those crystals!
Trivia
The trivia has been updated!
Last week's questions and answers revealed!
What is the Art Gallery theme beginning October 4th?
Item Hoarder
Due to the rarity of their parent pets, especially as one is rumored extinct, they are increasingly harder to find as the years go by.
Neura
When you are weary, take a sip of this, but beware, there are some mysterious side effects.
Dark Magic Tea
Which of the following is NOT a Drylis item?
Drylis Egg
Which of the following places is not an explorable area in Ay or Ara?
Orchard
Practitioners of good magic will sometimes keep them as companions.
Lucky Magic Miizu
The Broken Mirror attracts pets of the following rarities
R10 & R20
Once activated, the Glittering Slab can be used __ per day.
Once
Which NPC does NOT appear in Grave Robber?
Tak
This genus does NOT have wings
Alatus
How many questions will you get correct this week?
Good luck!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:08pm
Breeding Team Hiring and Predicts Change!
Site Update
We're Hiring!
We're putting out a call for any user that is potentially interested in being a breeding artist for MBC, LBC, or RBC!
These teams are actively in need of additional help and we have some GP positions open!
The applications for each coin can be found here.
We're also putting a call out for a user that has an ~evil~ side and would like to dabble in the dark magic of the EBC. You would do lists fully of EBC and would be our EBC dedicated artist. -cackles-
If you're interested, please apply by filling out the BC artist application.
Change In the Prediction Process!
In addition, we've changed how user predictions work slightly.
You no longer need to send pending prediction .PSD files to aywas.predicts@gmail.com
That email is officially retired.
From now on, only send hatched baby .PSD files to [email protected]
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:51pm