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Hello fleshsacks. Are you doing well? I have briefly returned from my culinary vacation for some much-needed TLC. I have since learned that mustard will oxidize the metal on my handsome face... What a shame.
I have a note from my engineer that requires your full attention, so please read carefully.
Firstly, I would like to apologize to those who have been waiting for responses from Slashbot regarding their place in the queue or updates on their slot in general. Slashbot and I have been slowly reaching out to people regarding slots that we can feasibly complete with many pending responses. It has been quite some time since Slashbot has been completely active, so as expected many users have since moved on or gone inactive which has made it challenging for us to accurately give specific queue numbers to those waiting.
As a result, the queue has since been separated into multiple categories such as linearts (new genus and alt line), events, features that require coding (this also covers events with a custom adventure zone), and 'other' which covers any other inquiries that the previous categories do not. The queue is currently sitting at February 2014, and we have been working to remove inactive slots from the queue to streamline the process further.
In its current state, the wait time for alternate linearts and new genus slots is about 7 years. This is due to the limitations of how many linearts can be released per year and the sheer number of requests that have been sitting in queue from 2014 and later.
The events queue is considerably smaller, and Slashbot has been reaching out to users with requests for events that do not require adventure zones with a custom background and merchant assets.
The custom feature queue is backed up by about 6 years, with some features such as jigsaw currently on hold due to the recode.
Due to Hibernation, Slashbot will no longer be accepting slots and inquiries for the following requests: Events with a custom adventure zone and features that require coding. This is due to the coder’s time being spent on the recode and adventure receiving a much-needed overhaul.
Alternate linearts and new genus requests will also be restricted to a conditional acceptance, which is detailed further below.
With most features being on hold, we are now offering users the option to expedite their slots by opting to pay the site artist for alt lineart and new genus requests. These ‘paid’ slots will be prioritized over regular lineart requests.
We understand that this may be limiting for some users for these kinds of slots to require a monetary contribution. Unfortunately, it is our only option currently if we wish to keep the lineart queue moving. This is how new lineart slots will be processed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Additionally, and optionally, users can also supply the item and pet art needed for small/medium/large events with a shop and pre-existing adventure zone can have their slots moved to the front of the queue. Users in the past have joined up with a small group of friends to make lots of different items and pets, and you also have the option of commissioning others as well! Otherwise, these slots will continue to proceed as normal.
We are working towards opening the Slashbot Shop permanently. For those who don't know the Slashbot Shop was around for a brief period of time and users could trade in their stuffings, slots, and Slashbot items for rare items, design tickets, and xentori flutes. We will be taking suggestions for items users would like to trade their slots and stuffings in for in the near future, so please stay tuned for that thread!
Finally, we would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding. We will be reaching out to users in the coming months in the hopes of getting some fun user events underway!
Slashbot finishes reading his long roll of notes and furrows his brow. I wonder what he's up to?
Posted by Slashbot
(#3) on Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:24am
- Wisp & Lei
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Posted on: Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:48am
Oh, the shop being permanent would be nice. I would love some flutes!
I'm still waiting on a site feature from ages ago! Glad to see this feature is not forgotten.
- Gale Falcon 🎐
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Posted on: Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:12am
2014? Oh god... o_o I think it's better let go of my alt idolia lineart then, I cannot hire an artist. Maybe it's for the better, such a massive queue/debt is holding Aywas back and the times have changed a lot since 2014
- Sandy
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Posted on: Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:35pm
Thank you for the update!
- XerxesTexasToast
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Posted on: Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:10am
Hey, look at that! Updates on critical site features! Neat. How's the recode going, by the way?
- Draylin (Saphire)
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Posted on: Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:16am
I am curious where our slashbot slot is from way back when there was a scav xD
- Eris Enigma
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Posted on: Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:21am
It's really nice to hear an update, especially on the hibernation. I'm excited to hear there's gonna be an adventure overhaul, I adore adventure as it is but it could always use an update. I sincerely hope it helps stir up a bit of activity in the site again and I wish nothing but the best to the coders and the artists!!!
- Conium
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Posted on: Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:59am
I think there'd be less fatigue from my end if... you know, we ever got regular updates on how the recode is going. having a nearly 10-year long backup ain't a good look, and having a 7 year wait time even further out- longer than most petsites last these days, isn't promising. Ultimately i appreciate the blunt honesty of "if you want it to go faster, pay for it", but it doesn't reflect fondly on the site or the chances that the refresh will complete before the site dies due to lack of player interest and funds.
- Rhee
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Posted on: Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:14pm
HOW much are we talking to pay the site artist usd for the art of a new pet/alt pet?
that information would be helpful for peeps see if a crowd fund is even possible
- Brad
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Posted on: Thu Nov 9, 2023 9:16pm
Rhee (#258) - I believe it's around the 65USD mark (I'll have to double check). I plan to add all the information to the Slashbot KB in the future!
Posted on: Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:42am
SIGHS guess im putting my mustard lip gloss away 😔