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It's Saturday! I'm tipsy! Have some pets! And gratuitious exclamation marks! :D *hic*
This week's 10-GP-a-pop pets are the Maki, Chromo and Oske. You can find their PSD files and all other relevant information here.
Cheers m'dears and don't forget to check out the donation drive below!
Posted by Captain Visark
(#185) on Sat May 7, 2011 10:34pm
Helping Tornado Victims
Site Update
We were asked by Senpai and Morris (#16) to do a donation drive for victims of the tornadoes that hit the southern US. Springdragon (#650) made us these three lovely designs to give to anyone who donates funds to a reputable charity, like the Salvation Army or Red Cross.
Donate $5.00 or more and get the Sors.
Donate $10.00 or more and get the Chiro and the Sors.
Donate $20.00 or more and get the Nexus, Chiro, and Sors.
Donate directly to an appropriate charity of your choice, then forward the receipt to [email protected]. Include your user ID so the pet(s) can be sent to you as a custom. We have decided to make donation pets as "customs" instead of "site pets" so that they can be exclusive to donators.
I will update this news post with the total amount donated by Aywas users at the end of the week so you can get an idea of how much we've helped. :)
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Fri May 6, 2011 9:50am
Art Gallery Notice
Site Update
As we near Sunday (when the first six Art Gallery winning submissions will be selected and displayed), I find myself getting a bit concerned with the entries. To be frank, like 90% of them aren't following the rules. An entry that does not follow the rules will not win a prize, regardless of how good the entry is.
Common errors
- Not putting username and ID on the image
- the image not being Aywas related (seriously? Why do people keep uploading seemingly random images?)
- the work having a copyright notice on it (this wasn't explained in the Art Gallery, but it is in the TOS - everything you submit to us that is Aywas-related becomes our property, so you cannot have your copyright on an Aywas image)
Don't forget - the deadline for this is 11:59 PM on SATURDAY, as the six winners will be announced on Sunday. Don't be late, there is SP and a rare item on the line!
Click here to go to the Art Gallery!
(PS: Spensey-poo is going to be rapid-fire stocking the plush shop at 10:00 PM)
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Thu May 5, 2011 9:31pm
Plush Series 2 & Cinco de Mayo
Items
Spense says:
'Kay, so, as promised, here is Series 2 of the plushes I've been making:
Plush Series 2
I will release a new set of plushes on May 19th, which will also be when I retire Plush Series 1 from my store. Fortunately you have plenty of time to prepare, yes?
In other news, it was so decreed that we would release some pets for Cinco de Mayo. Therefore, I have harassed and tormented our lovely Xero from the Pet Store into stocking some Mexico pride-themed pets:
We are lovely and way too brightly colored for Xero!
There's nothing more fun than tempting a couple thousand people into his shop so he goes nuts (low prices do that). Amirite? Of course I'm right. I'm always right.
Xero says:
Hey! Who do you think you are?!
Spense says:
I'm Spenser, duh... are you suffering from memory loss already? o_0 Better hurry back to your shop before I decide to throw a party outside of it. :D
Farewell Ay citizens! If you need me, I will be at the Plush Shop for a while...counting the money I stole from you. (:
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Thu May 5, 2011 2:41am
Raffle Crystal Winner!
Contests
This week's raffle crystal winner is:
TheoRee (#9364)
who won an Alt Hybrid Custom (50% Edits)!
TheoRee had 165 Raffle Crystals.
This week's prize is: Alt Lunaris Custom, 50% Edits Did I just give away a surprise, ohdurr
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Wed May 4, 2011 5:06am
March Xaoc Results
Contests
Your long-awaited Xaoc contest results have arrived! We tried a little something different with the contest entries by instructing you to create a visual representation of a Xaoc that fit a "March" theme, so this time you could take a page out of the Scav manual and use IRL materials. I was blown away by how varied and creative all the entries were, so I think I'm going to try and encourage different types of media for future contests. But right now let's get to the results!
You guys made it stupidly hard to narrow the field, but here's the final standings:
First Place - Grand Prize Winner: Xaoc Voucher
Lion & Lamb - Saturn #479
The saying "in like a lion, out like a lamb" is generally used to describe March weather, but this is actually referring to the constellations of Leo and Aries rising and setting in the night sky. This Xaoc is a lamb with a lion skin draped around it with the constellation of Aries between its eyes and Leo above. Dandelions, to me, are the signal it's finally spring because as soon as it hits March they spring up everywhere and I do mean EVERYWHERE. What is a more perfect representation of a lion/lamb than a weed that blooms as a great yellow fuzzy disc and eventually turns into a great white puffball to disperse it's seeds all over your yard.
Click for full.
What is more blatantly March than the idiom "In like a lion, out like a lamb"? This image interprets an age-old phrase in a beautiful way while pulling in other themes, both surprising and familiar. Every time I went back to this picture I found a new detail to appreciate or one that told a deeper story. Bravo!
Second Place
Effigy of a Springtime Xaoc - Araxa #1117
Spring is slow to arrive in my part of the world and March isn't much about blooming flowers but more about things beginning to thaw and sprout. I made my little xaoc entirely out of things found in my woods, plus a little horse hair donated from my horses (which also seemed appropriate, as this is the month that they begin to shed).
I made his frame from red dogwood twigs and tied it together with horse hair.
Click for album.
Thoroughly embraced the theme through execution by making a "little god" Xaoc out of nature's materials. Very creative!
Third Place
Hinamatsuri - Ryou #449
The Japanese Doll Festival, or Girls' Day, is held on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
Absolutely stunning coloration with a surprising take on the March theme--it definitely honors the day well!
Fourth Place
Woman's Day - ForthSanity #15928
The lit candle symbolizes the will to fight for our rights, and the torn clothes symbolize our struggles for equality. As for the pink flowers, they both symbolizes feminine qualities and the beginning of spring. Also, the background colours represent the warmth of spring, on it's way to thaw the chills of winter. The clovers symbolize the month and luck for the rest of the year...in the on going struggle for equality between men and women.
Click for full.
A symbolic piece with meaningful, carefully-chosen details and a lovely medium.
Fifth Place
The Bringer of Spring - Yoolee #802
The Bringer of Spring wanders the forest in its robe of moss, leaving trails of wildflowers as it wakes the trees.
Click for full.
Both notions of awakening and enchantment are palpable in the details of this mesmerizing image. Well done!
Prize Pot for places 2-5:
10 SP
Flame Custom Crystal
15 GP
Gold Custom Orb
I will be contacting the winners shortly (don't fret if you don't get a message from me tonight as I do sleep occasionally).
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated! I encourage you to check out all of the entries here if you haven't already, because there are many, many amazing ones. Our next contest will be coming up in June, so keep your eye out for that!
Oh, and make sure you read the exciting news post below! :3
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Mon May 2, 2011 11:58pm
New Features
New Feature
It's been so long since I could use the News Type New Feature C:
Okay, so we're trotting out a couple of new features for you here at the start of May - and be excited to know even more are coming! But for now these should keep you busy, aye?
First, the Art Gallery. In this feature, you can submit Aywas-related artwork. Every week on Sunday, we will select our six favorite works of art from the submissions and they will be displayed on the page. The prize always includes 1 SP and a random desirable item.
Second, we have the new Premium Rock Quarry. In this feature, premium members can dig in the quarry for a rock every day. They can then either sell their rocks or exchange them for an account-bound currency called Premium Points, which can be used in this shop: Premium Outlet.
The premium outlet store is a bit scarce and has limited quantity items as we wait to see how the PP currency will stabilize in our economy. Once we have a good idea of what the value of a PP is, we'll stock unlimited items in there, even some unique to the shop!
Next up is the new Cooking High Score List! The cooking high score list gives you points every time you complete a cooking quest, weighted by the amount of time it takes (so a master's quest is weighted more than a beginner's quest, as a beginner could make more quests in the time that a master does).
Also, to tip our hats to the individuals who have worked hard to be in the top 10 highest leveled cooks - if a winning pet is in the top 10 highest leveled cooks, that pet's owner gets an extra 1 SP.
As promised, we have the Gourmet Eating High Score List!. Eat one of the gourmet food items from the gourmet cooking feature to start racking up points for this score list.
Last, there are some new items showing up in the Desert Explore region. Turn them into the Museum Collections to get a prize. These plants might also be used in gourmet cooking in the future...hmm...who knows!
Okay, I think I'm at the end of my excitement... whew... here's a fun fact: in three hours I'll have been awake for 24 hours. Most excellent. Prepping new features is fun!
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Mon May 2, 2011 6:57pm
Welcome to May!
Site Update
Welcome to May 2011!
Introduction
May doesn't have any main holidays or huge events, but that doesn't mean it's going to be boring! Our goal for this May is to bring you new features.
We know for certain, as these are already complete and going through some minor last-minute checks, we'll be bringing you: an Art Gallery so you can submit artwork related to Aywas and make SP and rare items, a Trivia so you can earn some BP off answering fun Aywas-related questions, a Premium Shop Feature in which premium members can collect a random amount of premium points a day and trade those points in for cool prizes, and a new Quest to send you running around for items.
We also may be able to bring you - workload permitted - the revamped Explore (Adventure), a battledome-esque feature for PVP pet battling, and gardening/farming.
Monthly Cash Shop Pets
These pets are only 3 GP in the Cash Shop. Get one today!
Monthly BP Pets
These pets are only 250,000 BP in the BP Shop. Get one today!
Monthly Items
Essence of May 2011
2 GP in the Cash Shop
Metal Breeding Coin
is this month's Premium item. Premium monthly BP was also increased to 100,000 BP.
May Birthdays
Is your birthday in May? Well...
This Emerald Lunaris is for you, then! All through the month of May, if your birthday is in May and you visit the birthday feature, you'll get this lunaris and a birthday gift item.
The Birthday item was changed from a Truly Random Egg to a Metal Custom Crystal, because this is far more exciting.May Contests
Here is a list of the new May contests that just kicked off:
June Monthly Pets - GP Shop
Prize: 3 SP and copy of pet
June Monthly Pets - BP Shop
Prize: 2 SP and a copy of pet
June Customs Contest - Scene Pets
Prize: 1 SP and a Blue Custom Crystal
SP Shop Contest
Description: Either submit special pets to be put into the SP shop, or come up with rare items that can be placed in there.
Prize: Varies, see thread
Monthly Customs
We're giving away nine customs designed during the previous month under the theme species change.
To play the free custom game, please include the phrase "CUSTOM #__" in your news comment. For example, if you want Custom 1, please comment "CUSTOM #1."
You may only request one custom, may only request once, and only one person will randomly win each custom.
1..............................2..............................3
4..............................5..............................6
7..............................8..............................9
The random drawing will occur on May 3, giving you a little over 24 hours to make your choice. :)
Now that we're at the end, please remember to contact Visark (#185) for your artist's payment if you won any of the April contests.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Mon May 2, 2011 2:36am
More HA Items
Items
Almost done uploading all of the missing basic clothes :) These items come in various colors - try searching them in the search at the top of the screen to see the colors and where they stock.
Light Hoodie, Tuxedo Jacket, Neck Ruffle, Necktie, Business Trouser
Tuxedo Pants, Business Shirt, Formal Vest, Dress Shirt, Tuxedo Shirt
After this, I have new shoes for you, and skirts. :) Will post those in a day or so.
May stuff will be posted later today. May is going to be an excellent month - we have a new raw pet, and I think you're going to like it! Care to take a guess what it'll be? If you are first to guess correctly, I'll send you a Blue Raw Crystal.
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Sun May 1, 2011 6:06am
Checkit Game
New Game
Checkit is a game where you view five zoomed in images of a site coloration, and can guess which coloration it came from for a prize. The rules are, you can only guess three times per checkit square, and you have to comment your answers like this:
#1 Tiger Melo
#2 Zebra Melo
and so on. Genus and species is mandatory!
All the checkits have been answered. Thanks for playing!
Checkit #1
GUESSED by Haley the Runemaster (#3367)
Answer: Ash Insi
Checkit #2
GUESSED by TaiwanDragon&Finland (#3243).
Answer: Robot Lunaris
Checkit #3
GUESSED by Jojo;; (#72)
Answer: Red-Tailed Hawk Reve
Checkit #4
GUESSED by Xilly and Gui (#246)
Answer: Redback Rogr
Checkit #5
GUESSED by Jojo;; (#72)
Answer: Strawberry Milkshake Phanto
Ready? Remember, three guesses per checkit. Go!
Posted by Jack
(#1) on Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:36pm