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Orcastration
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Posted: 7/11/2020 at 10:05 PM
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Well I'm not disappearing until someone kicks me off the site so go for it
Plus I need to get away from burning up fantasy libraries.
Limor
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Posted: 7/23/2020 at 5:41 PM
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How are we all doing?
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Posted: 7/23/2020 at 6:28 PM
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Getting there....we have a topic? XD
(What's our status Larkie I ahvent been on the doc in a day or two gotta finish dealing with coding class first)
Aspenanimations
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Posted: 7/24/2020 at 12:08 PM
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The rough draft of my comic is done I should be done this weekend.
Edited By Aspenanimations on 7/24/2020 at 12:08 PM.
Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 1:00 AM
Post #335
can I grab an edit?
Hello all! For this month's Golden Breeds we'll be taking a look into Goldshinx and her wonderful 6v theme projects!
1. I noticed you have completed a lot of 6v theme projects, what kicked this off?
Well, it was something of a natural progression for me, I guess? I kind of started off doing projects for personal designs, but after my first fest (Spring 2016), I decided I wanted to specifically do themed projects instead. There were a lot of really lovely themes for that fest, and when I played with them in the generator I often really liked them with a certain arrangement of traits, and I wanted to those to exist!
2. Do you do 6v theme projects to sell them or just to have the accomplishment of having the first 6v of that theme?
I mean, I sell them as a side benefit, but I mostly just do them for myself - I wouldn't say there's a lot of gold to be found in just 6v theme projects if they're not max statted, which is why basically all the projects I do now are intended for max statting. Other than the Blazing Fireworks Qitari, I've never actually been first to 6v of a theme. This is because I always breed for specific traits, rather than just rushing for any 6 visibles, so it takes me a little longer than people who just race for the first 6v.
3. What would you suggest to players wanting to get into 6v theme breeding?
Hmm... depends on their motivations! If they want to join the race for "first 6v theme", I'd say don't be too fussy about traits, like I am. You'll need to start as soon as possible.
If you just want to make themes with particular traits, I say don't be shy to make friends with other users! Sometimes people are more willing to set up breeding with their themed pets specifically when they know the other person, as opposed to being contacted by someone they don't know out of the blue, especially with exclusive themes because they lose value after breeding. Having a network of friends is always important, even outside of project-ing so I can only encourage making stronger bonds with other players. Also, the community at large is super lovely!
4. Which of your 6vs are you most proud of?
This is a hard question haha... well, honestly, I'd have to say my Bird of Paradise Strelitzia Sylvorpas top out basically all my other projects, although the Blazing Fireworks Qitari now holds a special place in my heart as the first time I got to 6v of a theme first, similar to my Lilypad Sylvorpas which were my first finished 6 visible project.
But the Bird of Paradise Strelitzias were a really special project for me because I invested a very significant amount of resources into turning that project out exactly the way I wanted it. It was the first time I did a project with an exclusive tagged theme, and the first time I did a project with Restricted Trait Disruptors, and I started before we all kind of cottoned on to using offspring with carries and visibles in the "right" slots for the traits we wanted, so I ended up using twelve Water Dragon Trait Disruptors on my small horde of tagged BoPs and then I didn't even get the M1 tail... I had to organise breedings with another user, at 50k each to get the tail into my gene pool. It was a definite learning experience!
But they turned out so beautifully in the end, and they were the first project I ever max statted. When I came back from my computer issues, I wavered over mana maxing them, but in the end I couldn't bear for them to not be properly maxed after all the love and time and resources I'd already poured into them, so now I've invested a bunch of mana philters into the project too. So, if anyone wants to know why I charge so much for them - this is why. Haha... ^_^;;
5. Anything else?
I'm not really sure what to put here, haha! My project thread can be found here for anyone interested in having a look - I usually have some of the completed 6v babies in the 6vis sales tab of my sales stable, but I can breed any of them on request if I haven't topped them up recently and someone's interested in a variant I don't have out. I'm very friendly, I promise! I'm almost done mana-maxing the BoP vorps, so I'll be setting up a new sales thread soon, which will also include pre-orders for my Night Flower Luffox project, which is in the max statting phase of breeding (and in future, other stat projects as they approach completion).
and once again a big thanks to Gold for letting me interview her for this wonderful edition of Golden Breeds!
Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 1:04 AM
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Written by Limor, edited by Limor
With a return of this article lets wish the users below a happy birthday! These our the Sylestia June babies and here our a few facts about July Babies! Remember let us know if you want your birthday featured!
Birthstones: Ruby
Reddestiny37 - July 4th
Krinadon - "Late Summer"
Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 1:59 AM
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Written by Limor, edited by Limor
A few links to check out when making designs are: Themed pet reference pages by Xavion
Comprehensive Guide to Themed Pets by Lavelle
Guide to Themed Pet Contests by Scathreoite
To kick this off lets take a look at Squigles "Dusky Summer Rose" Griffi!
1.How did you come up with the design "Dusky Summer Rose"?
It's actually a re-purposed possible submission from a while back. Originally it was a zolnixi design called Strawberry Tart. (image added for reference)
2. Did you have any specific reference photo?
I sometimes look up seasonal color palettes and try to make something using a set I like. Other times I look through my old designs saved in Generator and move then over to a different species. When I'm working on a design, and absolutely hate how the colors have layered yet love the palette, I'll switch species. I almost never end up the same species I started.
3. Do you think this design has a shot at getting chosen?
Strangely, it's the designs that I don't think will get chosen that always do... So I'm going to say no to avoid jinxing myself lol.
4. Did you come up with your zolnixi or Griffi first, I noticed they were both rose based!
Originally it was the Strawberry Tart nixi, but I changed the pinks to purples because it was going to be Petunia Madness.
At that point, I decided I didn't care for the purple on nixis and turned it into the lune submission. After moving it to the griffi theme, I changed purple to pink and decided it would look nice on nixis as well. It's a rather tangled web of crazy lol.
and now let's take a look at Vulnerath's "Volcanic Wreckage" Puffadore!
1.How did you come up with the design "Volcanic Wreckage"?
I actually got inspired from someone else's hatchling (shown below) that had a cool contrast on the Petal trait. At first, I went with the Sunken Ship idea, but then it looked too similar to another theme. So, I decided to move away from the sea and look towards land. From there, I started to think about what might have caused the ships to sink into ruin. Hurricanes and storms were too broad and common for summer themes, so I went with volcanoes instead. I know another common idea, but I haven't seen too many past entries that highlight the volatile nature of volcanoes. After messing around with the colors for a bit, things kind of....exploded (my apologies for the pun).
2.The contrast between Blue/Brown/Orange is wonderful! What inspired this?
I'm glad to hear that, and I'm pretty happy with the contrast myself! For the contrasts, this mainly started from the Sunken Ship idea I mentioned earlier. That's why some of the mutations are blue, but then they looked too much like the Macabres, so I had to look at the mutations as something other than parts of a ship. That's when I googled pictures of erupting volcanoes, and the blues became parts of the lava and magma instead. I just couldn't let go of the Sunken Ship aesthetic either, so I named the entry as Volcanic Wreckage, as I'd imagine those ships being buried underneath all of that debris.
(Ironic that I never ended up placing the Petals on either of my entries, considering how much they inspired this design. ^^)
3. Do you think this design has a shot at getting chosen?
Oh gosh, I'm not too sure. I would hope so, hahaha! There are a lot of other beautiful entries that I would love to see getting picked as well. It's hard to choose, and I don't envy the judges at all for looking through all entries. I am very pleased with how many bright colored entries that are out. I imagine summer to be bold, fun, playful, with a bit of hot temperament mixed in, and I have not been disappointed at all! Big smile
4. Taking a look at your other designs, which one is your personal favorite?
Besides the Puff, the Rikki and Ryori are my top two favorites because I'm using color combinations that I've never used before. The Rikki has undergone some changes, but I'm very pleased with the results. The Ryori was inspired by a tamed pet that I've had since 2014, which probably means I won't be releasing that one anytime soon. xD Both were just as fun to make as the Puff.
5. Anything Else?
Firstly, thank you for your interest in my Puff design! Secondly, good luck to all of those who have and will be entering the contest! I'm seeing a lot of unique ideas, so this will be very interesting to see what gets selected. Lastly, I just have some advice regarding reference pictures. Don't do what I did for this entry and look up a broad subject, like erupting volcanoes, on Google. You can start from that subject, but be sure to branch off so it stands out against other entries, especially if they're for the same species. Other than that, start designs early, have fun, and don't be afraid to do something beyond your comfort zone. You may discover some new and interesting things about yourself as a designer and as a person. :)
And now we have Silverthornehearte's wonderful "Arizona Summer" Luffox design!
1. How did you come up with the design "Arizona Summer"?
I came up with the colors before the name, but once i got the design down, it reminded me of how a friend once described the summers down in Arizona, so it felt right.
2. The contrast between Blue/Yellow/Orange is wonderful! What inspired this?
Honestly? Those 3 colors were off a wild pet i encountered a while ago. This happens quite often, the wild is where i find many of my colors and inspiration. The other side of it is finding a couple traits that work well together and fitting the colors to that. The colors happened to be on a luff with the same gene trait as the design.
3. Do you think this design has a shot at getting chosen?
It might, but then again, there are many amazing luffox designs that have been submitted so i can only hope~
4. Taking a look at your other designs, which one is your personal favorite?
Hmm. This was a tough question. My Glow fairy vulynx i think is my favorite, but its a slim lead, i chose these from quite a few others so really they're all my favorite.
5. Anything else?
The wild is your friend. I set a challenge for anyone who will accept it. Find a pet in the wild that you like the main colors of (it doesnt have to have any traits or be a certian rarity) and bring the pet over to the generator. Place all of your favorite traits for that species on it and see how the colors work. If they dont fit together, change a few, its that simple~
and now, onto another wonderful designer! Let's welcome Sawbill and her wonderful "Sea Glass" Kelpari!
1. How did you come up with the design "Sea Glass"?
The blue base paired with the yellow accents reminded me of an ocean with yellow sea glass. The name was simple and perfectly matched with summer, so I named the Kelps "Sea Glass."
2. Did you have any specific reference photo?
Most of the base colors came from this image:
3. Do you think this design has a shot at getting chosen?
Yes, I personally think this palette fits with every Kelp gene/mutation. This is a design I'm most fond of, and connects well to Summer themes.
4. How exactly did you come up with this design? I adore it! The colors are truly wonderful!
Aww, thank you!
I was scrolling through sea-related color palettes when I found one on stained glass. The stained glass reminded me of my hobbies; collecting sea glass. I wanted contrasting colors in my design, so I chose the blue and yellow shades of glass.
5. Anything else?
For fellow players, keep designing, even if your designs aren't chosen for a theme. The more you design, the higher the chance your designs will be chosen.
and our final interviewee for this Lordgarmadon57 and their "Dancing Jellyfish" Aurleon!
1. How did you come up with the design "Dancing Jellyfish"?
I wanted my summer designs to all be ocean based and the first idea that popped into my head was a jellyfish. Jellyfish are by far my favorite ocean creature so I knew I wanted to make a pet design of one.
2. What inspired those wonderful pink and blues?
I wanted to go for a jellyfish swimming in the ocean. For the blues, I definitely wanted to give off a deep sea feel. Since jellyfish are found in the sunlight zone, the brighter blue represents that pop of light that still hits the water. As for the pinks, originally, I was going to use pastels. After some trial and error, I felt like deeper, more neon pinks would give the design that beautiful pop of color and the jellyfish feel I was looking for.
3. Do you think this design has a shot at getting chosen?
I think I may have a decent shot, though there is some really good Aurleon entries out there this time around. Still, one can hope right?
4. Out of all the designs your entering this time around which is your favorite?
I would have to say it is a tie between my Mauve Stinger Ny'vene and my Sea Anemone Luffox. I love how well their colors work together.
5. Anything else?
I never really thought I'd ever get a theme design picked much less have one featured in such a way as big as this, so thank you kindly. As for the other players reading, don't ever be afraid to ask for help on a design. So many players are willing to help you and give advice if you ask for it. Good luck for the summer fest, everyone!
and that is all for this Designer's Guide! I hope you can all take note from those wonderful designers above and keep on designing y'all!
Edited By Limor on 7/25/2020 at 2:09 AM.
Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 2:16 AM
Post #338
can I grab an edit?
For this themed pet showcase lets take a look at the Red-Winged Blackbird Nytekri, designed by Lostplanetvoltia!
Below is a screenshot of the original Red-Winged Blackbird ntye, as with the upcoming Nytrekri update I am sure they will change!
and here are the image codes, which will update when the revamp is released!
now onto Voltia's designs proccess!
1. How did you stumble upon the Red-Winged Blackbird?
The Red-Winged Blackbird is my favourite bird species, and it's always a treat seeing them. Going out to trails and seeing them fly is something to look forward to. Since they are birds associated with springtime, it felt fitting to create a tribute for them.
2. Did you have a specific reference in mind?
I usually just search for images that have good lighting, then pick the one that looks best. Pictures that are clearer usually give the best variations in colours. I don't remember which image I used specifically, but it was one that focused on the detail of the patch on its wing. Even though it's called red-winged, it can look a bit orange depending on the angle, so I wanted to get that part right.
3. Were you expecting this design to be chosen?
Nope! I was pretty surprised to see it in the list of spring themes when the festival opened. I'm glad that this one was chosen since I thought it was the best of what I submitted.
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Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 2:22 AM
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would you be able to edit?
Hello all! For this club spotlight we will be taking a glance over too Beaubuddyz's Hatchling Club, which is found here! This club seems very well run - and large from the looks of it with two ping lists! And without furthado lets get into Bea's own words on her club!
1. What inspired you to make the hatchling club?
I was an insane newbie at the time was was trying to jump right into the Forums. I thought that free gifts for newbies in the form of pets would be amazing, and for players (like me at the time) who had full hatcheries would love to give away a few pets to a good home. With the base down, I just hastily slapped it onto a forums page and waited. (Yes, I know. At the time I was a terrible club manager. The pets I gave away were sooooo trashy back then. I've thankfully grown past that stage. :) )
2. Were you expecting it to get so big?
Actually, no. I remember practically throwing a party when I got my first member. When I recently realized that I would need to start another pinglist, I was excited. The assistants might not be so happy though with so many players though, lol.
3. I notice you have a super cute mascot, who designed that? Does she have a name?
Actually, it's not just a design, it's a real pet! Stryker666 won the mascot competition with Cyrillia.
4. What is your favorite thing about the club?
Hmmm, there's a lot of things I've enjoyed about the club. My favorite is probably the spirit. Players are always willing to help others, give great hatchlings, and more! But I've seen that all over Sylestia so it's not just here, lol. Still, it's such a different atmosphere than my school, just as an example. Smile
5. Anything else?
Thanks for choosing The Hatchling Club to interview, Limor! And for the readers, I'd love to invite you to join! I promise, you won't regret it. Smile
Thanks again!
and an extra note for those still wondering: here is the clubs description found on its front page!
"This club is all about free hatchlings. If you join as a regular member, once a month you get a new hatchling from somebody. If you join as an assistant, you get to give hatchlings to members. You can join as both a member and an assistant to get the best out of both worlds! Join today to get your first free hatchling!"
Edited By Limor on 7/25/2020 at 2:24 AM.
Limor
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Posted: 7/25/2020 at 2:50 AM
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Games made by Limor, edited by Larkien
Note: All winners are put into a drawing to get a final winner!
Last time, no one submitted a finished crossword, so that prize is still up for grabs!
The picture slide winner is Savynn, your prize is here:
Now, onto new games!
Word Search
Here, we have your average word search. To complete the word search, pop it into a drawing program like MS Paint or FireAlpaca, and once you're finished, DM the messages to Limor. Don't share your answers! The prize is this pet:
Welcome to the crossword! All answers can be found by looking through the world of Sylestia, and I will release hints as needed. Same as before, when you're finished, DM your answers to Limor. Don't share your answers. The prize is this lovely :
If you ever want to play old Times games in your free time, they can be found here!
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