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The illustrious Slashbot! You primarily know it as a laser-shooting bot version of Slash and probably associate it with the slew of fun events and themed days that have been created with its magic. It's time for the 'bot to have a bit of a tune-up so we can continue to enjoy its power!
Slashbots are one of the most powerful items in the game, if not the ultimate item. Why? Because a Slashbot is the epitome of creativity and customization; you can do anything you want with it as long as it's a reasonable request and benefits everyone. While events and themed days are very entertaining and rewarding, the bots can be used for more than that, so don't feel like you have to host an event! If you want to design a new feature, create a new item, or even make a new shop, the Slashbot is your ticket to do so. :3 Your imagination is the limit, so put it to the test! I don't know of any other site that offers an item like this, so if you are fortunate enough to get a slot, make sure you give a lot of thought to what you want!
This brings me to my next point, which is a change to what we've been used to seeing.
Slashbots were never intended to become a way to found a silver species, and that's what they've sort of snowballed into. Before, you could essentially found a silver species and immediately have a large breeding pool without having to pay for the founders or the art on top of the event/day/etc. Though the community always enjoys the SCCs, this is primarily benefiting the holder of the Slashbot, when the focus should be on the community as a whole.
Now, in order to distribute a SCC base for the community to enjoy, two breedable founders will need to exist first. We will still be happy to pay for the artwork (and we're opening this up to all official SCC artists) if you do not want to provide it yourself, but we do ask that you pay for/obtain the two SCCs/founders needed. So, you can still offer to distribute your SCC base as part of your Slashbot use along with whatever else you have planned for it, but the Slashbot will no longer double as 2 SCCs + itself--it's solely a Slashbot.
If you have already discussed your Slashbot plans with me, the above does not apply. Otherwise, the changes are in effect. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me!
I hope you understand why we made the change that we did and I look forward to seeing what you do with your Slashbots in the future!
- Eri
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(#17) on Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:37pm
- ♑ Kat & AK ♈
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:44pm
Ty for the updates. Who drew that? xD
- Calankh
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:44pm
Aw. I have to say I've really enjoyed the free silver species we get with events, as I don't really have a way to get them otherwise. I hope that people continue to do them.
- NyctiCorax
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:46pm
Actually not awesome, but understandable. I do hope some people continue having them given out for events too, though :)
- Witaly
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:48pm
Aw, that's a little disappointing, but I guess I understand...
- singingbadgerLLovesU
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:56pm
mmm...okay, no problem and i understand the whats and whys...now, for this poor greyheaded newbie - how do you GET one?
- Kei 🎃
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:56pm
Very understandable. ^-^ I really hope that there still are some silvers that get given away, they are always so much fun to work with and awesome gifts to give to your friends.
- Cerby
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:06pm
Now I'm sad :( SCCs were my favorite part of a slashbot event
- Xavi
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:09pm
Definitely understandable. Thank you for the update, too! I did often wonder about how the introduction of new SCCs during the events would fit into the community. :D
-Angel
- Ekio
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Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:10pm
Totally understandable ^_^ I'm sure there will still be species with some of the events. I enjoy them and know I'd still want to share if I managed to get a slot!
Posted on: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:42pm
AWSOME :D