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Rule Reminder: Custom Content & Photography!

Hello Alacrites!

I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that photography is in no way, shape, or form allowed to be submitted to Alacrity when using your Custom Accessory Makers. It doesn't matter if you took the photo, if it was free stock, etc. No photography is allowed, in the interest of quality control for the site.

Please report any CAs you may find that look to be made or traced from photographs, so that we can handle the issue asap!

The only exception to this rule is if you have traced from a photo you took yourself. However, we discourage tracing in general, as it can raise issues and bring your custom content under a lot of scrutiny. It's much easier on everyone if you only use photos as reference material for your original drawings, rather than tracing them. But this post is focused on using photography itself as custom content, and using photos that aren't yours.

Thank you all, and keep having fun! <3
Posted by Carnivale (#6) on Feb 06, 2013

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Carnivale

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I'm afraid it's been so long, that even I can't remember the exact date the rule was added, only that it was in 2011. As it is, you were misinformed about that rule, and your CAMs have been refunded to you, Ras. :}

I'm also for putting quality control in effect for CAMs. I just need to talk to the coders and the admin team about it. I wouldn't mind having the art team as a whole being in charge of approving custom material. I'll bring it up to the admins, as said, because from the beginning I wanted there to be some control over CAMs, but when Robyn owned the site she insisted it should be a free-for-all. That's why they've been unmoderated up to this point. But I think it's time that changed. :}

And no, no one's content would be turned away for not being top-notch quality. It would just need to align with our site rules.
Posted on 02-8-2013 at 10:51 PM

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Rasdashan (Ceilidh) - I hate censorship

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If you can tell me when the rule changed it would help. I have reason to believe that my CA was created mid January, 2011. If the rule changed January 1rst, the fine. When I created those wastes of money, they were legal. I asked staff members before so doing.
Posted on 02-8-2013 at 8:29 PM

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~Sundew~

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Yeah the rule has been in place for a lonngg time. There is nothing new about this news post. It is only reiterating.

I was actually surprised when I first joined and saw that it took almost nothing to get CAs on the site. I would be fine with staff looking over CAs before they can be confirmed and put on the site (as long as people weren't rejected for the CA not being a top quality drawing). I think using the argument "they already have so much to do" is weak. Either more staff can be added and/or there can be a new group of staff created that solely deal with CA copies and approvals. Maybe even a special testing group of staff that don't really have powers but test and find the bugs of new items etc. =)

I'm getting side tracked! xD

TL;DR: Nothing new here, just a reminder. I would be for having an approval process for new CAs.
Posted on 02-8-2013 at 1:09 PM

February Monthly Update!



As always, the art team has been hard at work to provide another batch of top notch items for you, our loyal members! We also have some new donation items available that we all hope you'll enjoy! With these, Alacrity is implementing a new addition to the usual lineup; Collectibles!

From now on, for donations of $5 or more, you'll receive a special collectible item that will follow a certain theme through the year, and will only be available by donating! This year, we're following the Chinese Zodiac, and starting things off the Celestial Cobra!



Our other donation items are the Polar Bear Cub, which will grant your dogs +1 drive and +2 health every 4 hours, and the Ice Block, which contains all of this month's monthly shop items! :D



Artist Credits are as follows:
Igloo Background (Xylax)
Inuksuk Background (Xylax)
Fishing Hole Background (Xylax)
Eskimo Yurt Background (Xylax)
Arctic Fox Cub (Rixon)
Caribou Calf (Rixon)
Arctic Hare (Rixon)
Snowy Owl (Nyctra)
Polar Bear Cub (Nyctra)
Lemmings (Random Event - Xylax)
Dog Sled (Xylax)
Inuit Parka (Xylax/Nyctra)
Green Shemagh (Hardcore Pups - Xylax)
Shed Antler (Nyctra)
Bear Spirit (Carnivale)
Wolf Spirit (Carnivale)
Wooly Bear Moth (Carnivale)
Ivory Beaded Necklace (Cord)
Tasty Trout (Cord)
Moose Plush (Nyctra)
Raw Meat and Waterbowl (Cord)
Sled Harness (Nyctra)
Toy Canoe (Nyctra)
Toothed Belt (Cord)
Willow Grouse (Cord)
Celestial Cobra (Rixon)
Ice Block (Rabby)
Toy Sled Dogs (Upgrades Only - Rabby)
Curious Dhole (Cash Boutique - Xylax)
Monthly Shop Banner (Rixon/Xylax)

Also, starting this month we are bringing Custom Companions back! But we'll be doing it a little differently than before. There's so much demand for these, and the art team already has so much work to do that it was very hard to keep up with all your orders! So we've decided that every month, one member of the art team will be open for one Custom Companion slot which will be auctioned or raffled. The winner will get to claim the slot! We will announce which artist is open very soon, so stay tuned!

Also, as you may or may not have noticed, our wonderful Xylax provided us with a few art updates to our food items! Mmm tasty!



Thank you all so much for your continued support, and we hope you'll all continue to enjoy yourselves here on Alacrity! :D


Posted by Carnivale (#6) on Jan 31, 2013

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Maria {Alas Official Major RPer}

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Keep going! I have been loving these themes and I just can't wait for the next one!! "please let the next theme be "bones for all!"" xD I wish...
Posted on 02-7-2013 at 5:34 PM

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Please Freeze This Account

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Oh my goodness!! Abslutely loving the Inuit Theme! &lt;3 :)
Posted on 02-2-2013 at 10:50 AM

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Reset by mod

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I love everything ;u; so many pretties, the companions are so fluffy and fuzzy and everything has furs and I want it all where are my boooones
Posted on 02-1-2013 at 7:29 PM

New Feature: Hide/Show!

This has been a popular request from you, our users, and we were finally able to get it coded! You will now see links beside your equipped accessories and companions that give you the option to hide or show them on your dog's image!

No more messing up your scenes with a companion or item you want for its effect, but that doesn't compliment everything else in your scene! :D

We expect that bugs might crop up, so if they do be sure to report to the issue hub so we can iron out any kinks that might be left in the code. This feature was tested before implementation, so as far as we know there shouldn't be any problems. But we'll see! Fingers crossed!

Enjoy!

Posted by Carnivale (#6) on Jan 30, 2013

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Soul - Side Account

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I really love some of the recent changes to the gameplay you guys have made recently. Keep up the good work :)
Posted on 01-31-2013 at 5:37 PM

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Maria {Alas Official Major RPer}

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Wow this is awesome! Can't wait to try it out...
Posted on 01-31-2013 at 12:54 PM

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CatLover 🇨🇦

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Absolutely love it. :D
Posted on 01-31-2013 at 10:10 AM