((Spotlight - Celticnuru))
1. How did you first find Syelestia?
How did I first find Sylestia? Well that is a story onto itself, so I will do my best to sum it all up for you. I first came to know of Sylestia through my eldest son whom had been playing the game for some time. And knowing that his mom enjoys gaming as much as he does if not more, introduced me to the world of Sylestia on the sole bases not because of gaming...But because of the pets. He knew I am and was an animal lover, as I currently work for a veterinarian's office. He took the time to show me how to set up my account, and walked me through the steps of how things general functioned like game mechanics and such. I truly only had to call him back into the room but a handful of times, before I was confident to be off on my own with this. And even though he may have out grown it so to speak, I still am having a blast to this day.
2. What about Sylestia most inspires you?
It is really hard to pin down just 1 or 2 specific things about Sylestia that inspires me, as there are so many that actually do. Ever since I have joined Sylestia, it has been an warm and welcoming community that has help guide me along the way as I found my nitch in the world so to speak. I mean after all there is a little something for everyone here. From designing, breeding, trading, battling/leveling, and or making various groups/games/rps or what have you...See the list is nearly endless folks. But let's not forget to mention Krin and his crew have been nothing short of amazing with all their updates, and festivals that they operate time after time. It takes a lot of their time, effort, energy, and passion to do what they do for all of us. And that is why someone like Krin's willingness to spend even a moment answering silly questions or serious inquiries is absolutely amazing. I look up to someone whom doesn't forget the little guys/gals that made this all happen. The sees the value of each individual player. So, I guess I was and am wrong. I can name 1 thing that inspires me. It is Sylestia and all her people that inspire me.
3. What do you most enjoy about Sylestia?
There are a great deal of things I truly like and enjoy about Sylestia. But what I most enjoy about Sylestia is that, no matter what problem you run into. No matter what direction you want to go. There is always someone around willing to take their time out of their schedule to help you. To offer suggestions, and or feedback (both negative and positive). Heck, you might even find a group of individuals that you can befriend that have similar tastes as you, and together you accomplish whatever it is you need and or they need to do.
4. How did you come up with your DCU club?
I came up with Designers' Challenge University, also known as the D.C.U., because I feel in love with creating pet designs. And I owe it all to Poeticthoughts, as I originally started out in a design group they had created. However, I wanted to challenge myself at/to creating works of art, as well as trying new tactics/styles for designing a little bit more frequently then what was at that time set in place. And because I wanted to do that, and share my passion with others... I thought why not try to start a group of my own and give it a try. See if there were any other individuals wanting to take on weekly challenges like I did. Challenges that did and do come with requirements. These requirements are designed themselves to aide, assist, and help challenge designers as a whole, to test their limits and skills each week under any given circumstance that should and or might arise. That is why I took that leap into the unknown. Not knowing if I would succeed and or fail when I first started the D.C.U. back on February 5th, 2019. And as you can see, practically a year later...Our little group is still standing. And though I have some of the original designers from when we first started, our doors are still open to any new/old players looking to get in on the action here at the D.C.U. and design right a long with us.
5. What would you want to tell newer players just joining the site?
What I would tell a new player is, remember to breath. Starting anything new can and may even be overwhelming at the beginning. But that is ok. Just remember to breath. Take time to absorb all the information you can at your own pace. And if you have questions by all means ask around. There is no right or wrong question. There will always be someone around willing to help in some way guide you when you need the advice on what to do and or where to go. There is a lot of new player assistance out there in the forums as well. Such places would be the Q&A forum(Has a lot of neat helpful info there.), and Player Introductions forums (Where you can say hi to everyone). And if you ever get frustrated, don't fret. We all have been there and or are there at some point. Which brings me back around to just breath. It will take time to get where you want to go, but don't give up at any point. Keeping trying. And try for as long as it takes to get you to where you want to be. You will get there eventually...And while you are on this journey you will have one heck of an adventure along the way. And whom knows, you might even develop some lasting friendships along the way!
6. Anything else you would like to say?
What else I would like to say is "Thank You!". Thank you to Krin and his crew for all that they do. They take a lot upon themselves, and do everything they can to make this Sylestia world as enjoyable for one and all. And "Thank You", to all whom have helped me along the way. Even those that may not have had some nice things to say. All feedback is very much welcomed. It is because of you I am able to learn through trial and error on what needs to be tweaked on my end so that I may improve as a person as well as a player. And "Thank You" to those willing to call me friend. You all are amazing!
((Newer player- Petanimallady))
1. So your still a newer player on Sylestia and haven't hit your first year yet, what are you proudest of looking back at what you have achieved this year?
Probably when I got my second stable, I was so hyped and I immediately filled it up!
2. Do you have anything you want to accomplish, perhaps a breeding project or some other big endeavour?
Yes, I want to finish my projects that I have going (three, currently) and sell at least 10 of each
3. I've noticed you've been running a lot of contests recently, whats your favourite thing about running them?
I love putting smiles on people's faces when they win and get a free pet!
4. What about Sylestia has kept you interested?
Mostly the variety of pets and breeding. I love the amount of themed pets, too, there's always a new update and fun games to do.
5. Do you plan to stick around for another year?
Oh yeah! Sylestia is awesome, I love everything about it and I can't wait until the years to come and the updates that will happen from now to then.
6. Anything else you'd like to say?
I love Sylestia, but to any new players, don't quit. I stopped playing for a very long time, and I came back to all my pets malnourished, all my cool themed pets released after my stables were full. I don't want this to happen to anyone else, so keep pushing!
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((Ceruleancrow-- themes))
1. How did you come up with the idea for the Wilted Rose Puffadore?
~ It was an idea I had in place for a long while, back before Summer Fest to make one. I had based the idea of flowers in winter not really staying alive very long, most prominently roses. So when the though occurred that i should create a design based on a wilted rose, my designer reflexes flexed hard and created the puff you see today.
2. Did you have any specific reference in mind when you made the design?
~ Not any i could think of right off the bat. Honestly, just look up and 'frosted rose' or 'dying rose' and you might find something a little similar. I wanted to capture the idea of a literal dying rose. When flowers die they darken and that reflected in the darker red tones of the design.
3. Looking at it used so much now are their any changes you wish you made to the design (or perhaps Krinadon altered when it was released you wished stayed the same)
~ I honestly made that design back in July i think, and seeing as ive popped it back into the generator ten times since then before the fest and not changed anything, i dont think i would change anything about it now. To me they still are not perfect, but truly sell the idea of a dying flower in winter.
4. Do you have any other designs you wish had been chosen instead?
~ Honestly there were a lot of good puff designs this year! I especially loved Caroler by Dragongem, and Polar Blessing from Thisrandomperson. *claps* lovely honestly, i would have loved either way if theirs got chosen too!
5. How did you feel when you saw it got picked?
~ Hopeful, ecstatic, overjoyed. A lot of emotions ran through my head 'cause so many people i talked with online were hoping that my design wasnt chosen. The fest kind of got ruined for me because of that whole ordeal, but seeing how many people like it now my faith was restored.
6. Anything else you'd like to say? advice? thoughts?
~ Your designs are yours, and they may seem terrible at first, but keep at it. One person cant change the way you feel about your skills. You lose and win contests, there will be some bad critics out there, but keep going. You'll only get better and better. Heck i still have ancient designs pop up to haunt me too! And of course, no copying thats bad.
((putting here for my own convince)) |
