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Site Update
The Halloween 2013 link has been added to site navigation under the Community tab.
We have also added Pumpkin Patch history for deposited pumpkins as well as collected pumpkins!
If you accidentally navigated away from an awesome PSD or forgot how many goodies you deposited, now you can double check. :3 Please let us know if you experience any problems with either history tab.
It seems Frankenstein's Lab has also flickered to life!
Visit the lab to create pet projects with the gatherables you've been collecting in the Spooky Forest!
There are 16 pets for you to synthesize, but here's a small sampling of what you'll be able to craft:
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Oct 6, 2013 3:54pm
Art Gallery
Contests
The art gallery has been judged!
The theme was Paper Dolls and we received lovely, expressive entries!
I would've never come up with this theme if it weren't for the Think Tank suggestions, and I loved the results, so keep 'em comin'!
Here are our featured winners:
They won:
The current theme is Teatime with Aywas!
This can be any medium you want; you can do a digital rendering, a scene IRL, etc.
As always, just keep it Aywas related and make sure your name and ID is on the entry (if it's something you take a photograph of, make sure your name/ID is visible in the photograph somewhere).
Good luck! I'm very much looking forward to seeing what you come up with for this one
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Oct 6, 2013 12:34pm
Celebratory Foods!
Items
"A little birdie (or a very large Griffin) told me that you and your faithful Adventure companions have been looking a little fatigued lately. I'm not very good with introductions, but I am good with edible pick-me-ups, so I'll let my food speak for itself." Stepping aside in a whirl of fabric with a proud gleam, Claude revealed a table decked out for a reception with three main centerpieces.
Introducing two new gourmet foods--Ay Kebabs and a Random Egg Cake!
We have also added Popping Berry Champagne as a LR Energy Food stocking in Energy Dishes.
"Everything tastes better after midnight, right? Plus, I had a few Aywas birthday specials up my sleeve, so I hope you enjoy the eats! (Yes, I will be watching to see if you come back for seconds, and no one's judging if you take thirds.)"
- Eri (and Claude)
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Oct 6, 2013 12:56am
Friday Night Finx Poll!
Pets
You might remember that a while back we had a poll for a new alternate Finx and there were lots of sketchy options to choose from! In honor of our birthday week, we've taken the top two (which were very close in votes) and had them lined for one final poll. :3
We'll keep the voting open through Friday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m.
The winning version will be shaded and released as our official alternate Finx and will then be a base you can use for Orb customs.
Let the voting begin!
(Oh gosh this is my first poll, hopefully it doesn't break.)
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri Oct 4, 2013 9:06pm
Coding Corner Update
Site Update
It's been a while since we've gathered up all the newest changes, so here we are!
* Both Pet and Item auctions support auctioning for GP.
* Pet Auctions have a drop down for selecting a pet instead of loading them all.
* Quick Stock 2.0 has now gone live (made by our UX goddess, Hinata).
* News Post titles can be searched (going to research body text searches)
* Notifications can be checked and deleted in groups by clicking View All Notices
* The new layout has been bounced back and forth between Hinata and the designer for improvements and now has been approved.
* Adventure will be semi-revamped by Yasu to address leveling/exp concerns and monster loot drop requests (as well as utilizing new art).
About the lag: we suspect one of our newer programmers might not be using resources efficiently and are looking into it.
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Thu Oct 3, 2013 5:49pm
Traditions Survey!
Site Update
Interested in earning some Seasonal Shop currency with your words? Come share your culture's traditions here on this thread: How Does Your Culture Honor the Dead?
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Thu Oct 3, 2013 12:47pm
Return of the Trophies
New Feature
Our wonderful volunteer coder, Loscil, is working on bringing trophies back to our profiles!
Trophies haven't been a profile option for quite some time, so there are bound to be some kinks. She's trying to fix them up again!
To enable trophies, simply go to your profile settings and add the trophy panel to your profile. If your account has earned trophies, they will show up! (Or they should). Trophies are awarded for most game high score boards and some specific events have awarded trophies for participation or high scoring.
You can also see them here.
If you see a problem, head on over to this thread to let Loscil know! Be sure to check her post to see if your problem has been reported already.
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Wed Oct 2, 2013 11:23pm
Poppy Necklace HA Item
Comics
Poppies!
With the Advent Calendar taken over by some rather shady and mysterious folk, what's a poor lonesome, HA item to do? Hide out in an unlikely place of course! Cosmos (#25837) is kindly bringing us a little cheer amidst this month's spooky tidings, with a necklace lovingly crafted from her favourite flowers. Please wish her a happy belated birthday, and say thank you. c:
You can pick up your very own copy of this unisex HA item for a handful of Trash Points. Best be quick about it, for I'm sure Minerva or her minions will be along soon to put a stop to such a sweet offering. (The Poppy Necklace will be available for the remainder of today and all of tomorrow, and will then leave the shop.)
Get your own from Spenser's Trash For Treasure
Don't forget to check the next news post down for today's Trivia and Crystal Raffle results!
Posted by Graymare
(#14978) on Wed Oct 2, 2013 7:48pm
Trivia & Weekly Raffle!
Site Update
This week's raffle winner is:
Skiewolf (#39480)
Who had 31 crystals out of 15,543 total and won a Miniature Phoenix Tree!
Congratulations!
Next week's winner will receive...
A Silver Custom Crystal!
Set a reminder for yourself to snag those raffle crystals!
Trivia
The trivia has been updated!
Last week's questions and answers revealed!
Which custom item would you need in order to create a Papillon-based SCC from the most recent event, Dog Week?
Luxury Collar
How many food items does the grocery bag yield each day?
3
How much were metal design tickets stocked at when first released on-site?
3,000,000 BP in the BP shop
At the end of September, the top ten winners of the Apple Festival will receive...
A Bottled Starlight
What item was obtainable via the Advent Calendar on 26 August 2013 courtesy of Poedrem (#126)?
Birthday Dreaded Mohawk
The following users are all winners of the 50k Member Ugliest Breeding Contest except...
Yuki (#172)
Customs made with Silver Crystal Crumbs can only be made breedable if...
the custom would have been have been Silver Potion acceptable prior to submitting the custom
The item Building Boards allow users to add ___ slots to your wardrobe drawer.
8
During the 50k user celebration in May 2013, what was the cooldown period before you could pick another box from the Prizebox Field?
12 hours
Which of the following would be the correct way to vote for one of the free monthly custom giveaway?
Custom #1
How many questions will you get correct this week?
Good luck!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Wed Oct 2, 2013 7:36pm
Apples!
Site Update
Here are the results of the Apple Festival!
All these lovely folks won a Bottled Starlight and a use of Soul's beautiful Apple Lunaris.
And this little fella was won by the top person in the festival!
Yay for cuties!
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Wed Oct 2, 2013 11:09am