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As our server move downtime was rather long and obnoxious, I have a little gift that you can use to commemorate that time that you did something other than spend time on Aywas - perhaps you even did homework *grin*
Downtime Potion
It can create one of three SCCs, your choice, below from Imay, Osiem, and Airr (no edits):
The Downtime Potion will be in the Advent Calender on June 1, 2012. Make sure to set aside some time to log in on that day and grab the potion :)
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Wed May 30, 2012 5:07pm
Server Move
Site Update
Our server move was a pain in the butt, but successful. Things will probably still be rocky for the first few days though. The site is going to lag as the cache program reloads all the data into it, but it'll speed up after that.
Things might be a bit wonky because this is a new server and sometimes you have to tweak settings to get it the most optimal. We'll play it by ear as it happens.
Cheers, and enjoy the new server!
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Tue May 29, 2012 6:44am
Last news post before the move!?
Site Update
We only have a couple hours left before the big move!
Are you guys excited? :3 I am!
If you are anything like me and will be fiddling with Aywas PSDs during the downtime, you might want to check out the Exotic Pet Day thread. Eli is hosting an event on the 7th and accepting user submissions for the pet colorations! So, if you're looking for something to keep you busy, you might try your hand at some exotic pets!
We had a couple other things planned for the end of the month (Paleo Day and a user event) that will obviously be getting shifted around. Once the site is back up, we'll play things by ear until we can get back on schedule.
I also wanted to announce our winner for the Story Game this week for Sennara!
The winner is: Karidan(#175)
Who won a Raw Gold Crystal!
Congratulations. :)
If you're in the US, we hope you have a good holiday tomorrow! No matter where you are, try and keep yourselves busy until we're back! XD
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun May 27, 2012 9:15pm
Explore Time!
Pets
Hello all, Kyu here! *unexpectedly nervous*
I'm standing in for Mauri this week as she's off on an adventure!
That aside, it's time for a new batch of Explore pets, Yay~
Next week's bonus explore pets are the Phanto, Reve and Soli!
If you color one of the above species and have it accepted, you'll receive 10 GP per coloration accepted instead of the normal 3GP!
If you want to design some, go and post them in their respective threads here!
Don't forget that The Little Pet Shop of Horrors renovation will be over at the end of the June!
Be sure to get any of the current store pets you want before July comes!
- Kyu
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Sun May 27, 2012 4:05pm
Server Move + Downtime
Site Update
We're all going on this trip together, so grab your snack bars and pull up a chair for some important details! :3
Slash has informed me that Aywas will be embarking on its planned server move on Monday, May 28th at 12:00 AM AST/CST (that's one minute after 11:59 PM on Sunday). Prior to this time, you may use the site as normal.
At the scheduled time, Aywas will be going down and will remain down until all of the data has successfully migrated to the new server.
A new server is really exciting! This will be a tremendous help to the lag issues we've been enduring, means no more weekly crashes, give us more room to host your pretty custom pet images, and offer us just more speed, storage, and space in general.
To prevent misinformation from floating around out there, the downtime is mandatory.
While we could migrate some data in the background with a live site, because new data is constantly being added, that means most of your gameplay wouldn't be copied over to the new server and that we'd have to disable custom and breeding scripts. Even in that scenario, the site would eventually have to go down to move the database anyway.
Instead of messing with all that and risking data loss, we are simply taking the site down and moving everything at one time. Your account information will be safe and you will not lose your daily login bonus or your Xero streak. :3
Downtime does not mean glitchfixing! time. I saw some confusion over this, so I wanted to take a moment to explain that the site has to go down in order to safely move the data. It has nothing to do with going in and fixing bugs; messing with fixes while the site is being migrated would not be possible.
Due to the size of Aywas, we do not have an ETA on how long the migration will take. We will be posting updates on our Facebook page as we receive them. You should be able to see the updates even if you are not logged in or don't have an account.
If you need to directly reach me for any reason during the move, you may contact me at [email protected]. I will also try to hang out on the Aywas AIM account, which is aywasteam. The support e-mail, [email protected], will also be open.
If I get any more information or updates from Slash, I will be sure to pass them on to you! We really appreciate your patience, understanding and cooperation through this process, which will benefit everyone.
While the site is down, try to relax and enjoy your time elsewhere! Let the server team do their job. :) Aywas will be waiting for you when it comes back up. <3
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri May 25, 2012 10:08pm
Official Tavi!
Pets
Congratulations!
You can see the vote breakdown below. :)
1................................................2................................................3
80 votes......................................185 votes......................................196 votes
4................................................5................................................6
46 votes......................................139 votes......................................105 votes
If you colored one of the five finalist designs or the grand winner, please contact Visark (#185) for your prize!
You can pick up your very own Painted Jewel Tavi now in the BP Shop!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri May 25, 2012 10:16am
Weekly Updates!
Site Update
The trivia has been updated!
Last week's questions and answers:
Which breeding Add-On does not allow you to submit predicts?
Artist's Palette
How many 'Talisman' items are on site?
28
How many Gold Pieces would you have to spend, if you wanted to get one of each Hybrid pet from the Metalsmithing Shop?
600
Currently, which is the only item that allows you to submit a custom Plio?
Holiday Raw Crystal
Who didn't create an event yet?
TinTan&SexBex (#9)
Which of the following is not a perk for upgrading?
Ability to change colour of your username
Aywas will be celebrating its ____ birthday in October 2012.
3rd
What can you not make with a Custom Item Package?
A HA outfit based on a copyrighted character
Platinum Breeding Pendants (PBPs) were/are given out through the following methods except...
A Favor For Tak
Which of the following item has the description snippet included: 'Awww, how cute! You can even bend its ears'?
Goblin Figurine
Weekly Raffle
This week's raffle winner is:
vynnessia (#363)
Who had 12 crystals out of 15,115 total and won a Bottled Starlight!
The next prize will be a Metal Hybrid Custom Crystal unless you guys collect over 25k raffle crystals together over the next week. Then it will be bumped up to Vion Seeds!
Also, don't forget your last-minute Tavi votes in!
You have until 11:59 PM tonight to cast your vote for which Tavi you think should be the official one so we can give this poor peachy guy a rest.
"Go vote!"
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Thu May 24, 2012 1:20pm
Ewwww, that's so ugly!
Contests
It stalks in the night...
Hides in your closet...
Watches you while you sleep...
Every breeder's worst nightmare...
UGLY BABIES! Ahhhhhh!
Okay, okay, enough with the silliness. I thought it was about time to resurrect this type of contest from the grave.
If the oldies remember there was a contest held awhile back that challenged users to submit pairs that they felt were atrocious, eye-bleeding, downright horrible and could never potentially make a pretty offspring. We know that 'ugly' is very subjective, and of course we all believe in inner beauty, but... come on now.
We're all allowed to think something's downright ugly or freakish or oh god what is that get it away from me!!! So this is where you come in.
Think you can come up with the ultimate torture-pair? If you're game, strut on down to this lovely thread and post your pairs. Who knows? If you win, you might get to keep the little monster that a lucky breeding artist will get to unleash on the masses. Just a little bit of magic (or science, if you prefer...)
...And don't blame me if it runs rampant later on. Breeding staff is not liable for any damages caused by Frankenstein'd pets!
Posted by Ash
(#90) on Tue May 22, 2012 8:21pm
Tavi Voting!
Pets
You guys seriously colored the prettiest darn things and I wanted to keep them all for myself. ;~;
Okay, here we go!
Remember, the coloration with the most votes will become an official site pet and reside in the BP Shop.
The rest will be given away as customs in some fashion or another.
To vote, please include the phrase "Tavi #__" in your news post comment.
For example, if you want the first Tavi, please comment "Tavi #1."
1................................................2................................................3
4................................................5................................................6
If you colored one of these Tavis, don't contact Visark for your prizes just yet, we need to finish voting first!
If you entered a Tavi that you don't see up here, you are free to do whatever you want with the design.
I am going to be scouting Pet Design Sales for sure. XD
You have until May 24th at 11:59 PM to cast your vote!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Tue May 22, 2012 2:10pm
Lunaris Art Gallery
Contests
The art gallery has been judged!
This was a very special art gallery week with the Lunaris as the star and we were absolutely buried in incredible entries! I accepted a large number of winners due to the awesome work and handed out various prizes, including Jar of Sparkles, Bottled Cosmos, Bottled Moonlight, and the coveted Bottled Starlight! All winners received 1 SP as well.
Here are just some of the pieces we're featuring!
You can peruse more of the winning entries here!
Congratulations to all of our winners!
And a big thanks to everyone that entered. :3 These were a ton of fun to go through.
The current theme is Pottery/Clay Sculptures!
Your piece must obviously be Aywas-related but the subject matter is entirely up to you!
Just be sure to have your name and ID on a piece of paper visible in the photo when you take a picture of the final product. :)
Good luck!
Don't forget that the Tavi coloring contest ends tonight after 11:59 PM!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Mon May 21, 2012 7:44pm