Custom Wearable Competition Prizes!
Hey! Just wanted to update you guys that the prizes for the custom wearable competition have been given out!
Now, we decided to make most of these prizes available to purchase in the Couture tab of the Fashion Yurts - that\'s the one that costs cash shop credits! This way, the prize winners get something good that will keep its value, and regular users that like to collect a variety of things get a chance to purchase these items if they like - albeit at a cost! We felt this was the best, or at least fairest, way to do things, seeing as those that didn\'t enter didn\'t get to see what the exact prizes would be!
Now, we decided to make most of these prizes available to purchase in the Couture tab of the Fashion Yurts - that\'s the one that costs cash shop credits! This way, the prize winners get something good that will keep its value, and regular users that like to collect a variety of things get a chance to purchase these items if they like - albeit at a cost! We felt this was the best, or at least fairest, way to do things, seeing as those that didn\'t enter didn\'t get to see what the exact prizes would be!
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LadyTamarwen
I volunteer 250 CSC to whomever doesn't want their sticker. My best friend has them all, and I can't stand the fact that she cannot get this one. :(
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Ferinsy
Well, if a collector wants the Sticker I will put mine in the trades. I was planning on stick it on me, But I'm not a collector an I think I'll never get all the 100mil+ stickers '-'
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Julie
I think people who made it to the voting stage should get a trophy or title. That would be fair.
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Clea2003
As the sticker was a participation prize rather than a winners prize, would it be possible to let us know how many have been given out please? Presumably that's more than 10? And was it for everyone who took part rather than just those who were down to the final judging? I think a decent number being released would give people who really want them a chance, and knowing there are quite a few out there would probably ease the concerns of us sticker collectors. I tend to agree that there should be something unique for participants, but I really want that sticker :)
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Butterflies
The sticker should be in the shop too or are you making it so only artists can complete their sticker collections? Couldn't care less about the wearables being made available but the collection items would have been better :/
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RubyShades
I was really surprised to receive a prize as a participant. I'm also glad I got that sticker as it's not in the couture section. I also might buy that tablet. I'm not sure I'd ever use it though...
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Andrea.Boksic
You are a collectionist? You think that sew crafty sticker is a problem? Read this:
http://subeta.net/forums.php/read/796129/Reflection
http://subeta.net/forums.php/read/796129/Reflection
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Muerte
I actually like the way this was done. Not every participation prize needs to be exclusive. I'm very happy simply getting a relatively expensive item (or a few) for 'free.'
Although I sort of fear the amount of users that will open MS paint and upload an entry next time just to get a participation item.
Although I sort of fear the amount of users that will open MS paint and upload an entry next time just to get a participation item.
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SheDevil
Oh all the prizes you decide to make the sticker the excluded item. Well thats a slap in the face to the collectors isnt it. There are some of us that try very hard to fill our collection. So can someone explain to me wheres the incentive to keep buying stickers from the cash shop since you have intentionally made it impossible for anyone to complete their collection. Its bad enough you put some in the Referral Prize shop. I guess I should thank you also because Im no longer wasting real money to buy stickers from the cash shop.
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FENNEC
I like this new approach staff, keep it up;) I don't agree with participants getting trophies or titles. It could be so easy to get those. In this case all the person had to do was draw a heart, make a description they just made up(could even be not good at all) and get them. I do think maybe for the top 5. I do like that they get profits for how many of their items sell:)
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jl77us
I greatly appreciate being able to buy these items. Sure wish that I could get the sticker but can't have it all. I miss out on all of the "art" contests as I do not have an artistic bone in my body, so I am greatful that my hoarder shop will have more items. :)
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Laur
I'm super stoked that we have the option of buying the items with CSC should we choose to do so. Like others have said, these seem to me to be more "extras" to the massive amount of sP that the artists will be making. (Personally, I would have been particularly upset if the book had been completely impossible to get.)
I also appreciate Rah's explanation, including why the sticker wasn't included in the shop.
I also appreciate Rah's explanation, including why the sticker wasn't included in the shop.
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Dr.PoisonIvy
This is true! I think these things should probably be sorted out before contests or competitions are over but hey, live and learn. I agree, that pretty little sticker is a good seclusive prize. Sure, the sticker collectors are a bit upset but come on guys, it isn't that big of a deal and it gives them something to point at for their efforts. I agree, if you actually participated you should get something special that you can only get for participating. ^^
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skittish
on the off-chance that any contest participants happen to see this, I would like to buy the sticker. I will pay Da Big Bux for it. o u o
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Ferinsy
@Dr.PoisonIvy that would actually be unfair (the trophy). They should announce first, I think. There are people (like me) that likes to be adviced before what we will have as prizes. I entered the contest, but anyway that'd not be the solution in my view. Participants already have an exclusive sticker. That's a good thing and in my perception, enough
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Dr.PoisonIvy
Hmm, I must say. I am impressed with the staffs consistent desire to make the game as fair and fun for everyone of every different social structure. I know it must be a really hard thing to please everyone as some people want to feel special while others want to feel equal. That is a difficult thing to make balance with. To be honest, I think this is a very fair thing you have done.
While yes, it does take away some of the "specialness" that comes from entering the contest, some people simply do not have artistic talent and it is unfortunate that they get left out every time. I'm sure everyone would love to be good enough at making art so that they could try and make items for the site all the time, but they simply don't have the tools or the talent. Which is unfortunate. At least they must pay real money to get the items others won in the contest.
I mean, it may just be "2$" worth but think about it this way...you could be the kind of person where 2$ makes or break whether or not you eat tonight. Willing to spend that money on here DOES still make it special, you guys. There are still PLENTY of people who won't be buying those so you still get to feel special and include others without artistic talent.
I agree with one comment on here, perhaps a special trophy on the accounts of all the participants would give them a little something special that no one else can get but no one would feel left out.
I am sorry, Subeta staff. For those who are never happy and for having to try and please everyone. I hope everyone realizes that you don't have to do that at all, ask neo...
But my views on this site and this staff are that they are very caring and willing to work with the users to make it as balanced as possible. You guys are doing a fantastic job and making my worries from before dissipate the more I take the time to see what all you guys are doing and how it works out.
I don't think I have any worries when it comes to this site possibly becoming unfair. You guys work too hard to make sure it is, and I am thankful for that.
*runs away to buy another winner wearable from the shop* SRSLY, so glad those are sP!! I did not expect that but I love it so very very much!!! *hugs the entire staff*
While yes, it does take away some of the "specialness" that comes from entering the contest, some people simply do not have artistic talent and it is unfortunate that they get left out every time. I'm sure everyone would love to be good enough at making art so that they could try and make items for the site all the time, but they simply don't have the tools or the talent. Which is unfortunate. At least they must pay real money to get the items others won in the contest.
I mean, it may just be "2$" worth but think about it this way...you could be the kind of person where 2$ makes or break whether or not you eat tonight. Willing to spend that money on here DOES still make it special, you guys. There are still PLENTY of people who won't be buying those so you still get to feel special and include others without artistic talent.
I agree with one comment on here, perhaps a special trophy on the accounts of all the participants would give them a little something special that no one else can get but no one would feel left out.
I am sorry, Subeta staff. For those who are never happy and for having to try and please everyone. I hope everyone realizes that you don't have to do that at all, ask neo...
But my views on this site and this staff are that they are very caring and willing to work with the users to make it as balanced as possible. You guys are doing a fantastic job and making my worries from before dissipate the more I take the time to see what all you guys are doing and how it works out.
I don't think I have any worries when it comes to this site possibly becoming unfair. You guys work too hard to make sure it is, and I am thankful for that.
*runs away to buy another winner wearable from the shop* SRSLY, so glad those are sP!! I did not expect that but I love it so very very much!!! *hugs the entire staff*
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Lina
Alright so I just read the sticker is an exclusive prize...well now the people who disliked this idea should be happy XD
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Lina
I dont understand why people have a problem with it temporary being sold for csc? :confused: It is not like everyone can or will buy it... And now the non-artists can get a change aswell for a short period of time to get those prizes...It is not like someone is getting worse by it... The people how entered it, did get these items for free and can sell it if they want for a nice profit (and probably not for unreasonable prices, like 50mil for just one sticker)...even if their artwork sucked, they still get these stuff for free were others have to pay csc for... And remember it is just a temporary shop... people who did miss these weeks, missed all the available items.
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Laurey
Just tried buying the DiY Patterns and got the message: Oh No! You don't have enough sP for this item!
Which doesn't make any sense because it is a CSC item???
Which doesn't make any sense because it is a CSC item???
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Rah
Gosh, you guys are so all over the place with what you want! There are a mixture of people here that think the sticker should be available to buy with all the other items, some that feel that the book should NOT be in the shop, some that think no items should be available to buy, some that are really happy we've done it this way!
We chose the sticker as the exclusive prize because sticker collections are a 1-per-account kind of thing, as far as collections go - the participants (who had no idea they'd get a participant prize) are rewarded justly with an item they can either sell to sticker collectors or keep for themselves - there are quite a good number of these on site for this to be a worthwhile prize, we thought. But we didn't like to make a book a participant only prize - not when there are people who read books to multiple pets! There is a higher demand for books, so we put that one in the couture tab for the cheapest amount. Then the rest of the prizes, there would be even less of! Distribution wise, we thought this would be the best way.
As for participants getting nothing special - we've given out multiple prizes, one being completely exclusive, but all together having a pretty high value when put together, and all for doing something that usually costs users a large amount to do!
As to the error where CSC wasn't being taken at first, we've fixed that, and I'm about to put out a news announcement c:
We chose the sticker as the exclusive prize because sticker collections are a 1-per-account kind of thing, as far as collections go - the participants (who had no idea they'd get a participant prize) are rewarded justly with an item they can either sell to sticker collectors or keep for themselves - there are quite a good number of these on site for this to be a worthwhile prize, we thought. But we didn't like to make a book a participant only prize - not when there are people who read books to multiple pets! There is a higher demand for books, so we put that one in the couture tab for the cheapest amount. Then the rest of the prizes, there would be even less of! Distribution wise, we thought this would be the best way.
As for participants getting nothing special - we've given out multiple prizes, one being completely exclusive, but all together having a pretty high value when put together, and all for doing something that usually costs users a large amount to do!
As to the error where CSC wasn't being taken at first, we've fixed that, and I'm about to put out a news announcement c:
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Julie
I like the medal for your profile idea and maybe a title for the forum.
For us who participated with either designs of their own or spent money on commissions, since prizes can be bought for CSC, this would be a nice gesture. :)
For us who participated with either designs of their own or spent money on commissions, since prizes can be bought for CSC, this would be a nice gesture. :)
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Speiro
Quote by Virus:
Don't the winners get like 90% of the sP from from their items' sales? As I see it, that's the main prize and these items are just a bonus.
I dunno seems kinda.... not right, if you didn't enter the contest you don't get a prize and shouldn't have the option to buy them cause really wtf was the point of having the contest with added prizes if you're just going to let other people get them as well.
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Keliora
A prize is still a prize if it's available for others and you got it for free (you being the general you, aka people who entered the contest).
I really do appreciate that in a real-life skills-based competition, the participation prizes are more widely available. I think if it was for an event like BotB that doesn't require you to be able to draw or commission someone to draw, it would not make any sense to make participation prizes more widely available. General site events that are low-barrier wouldn't fit this.
All that said, ouch on the sticker being the excluded prize.
I really do appreciate that in a real-life skills-based competition, the participation prizes are more widely available. I think if it was for an event like BotB that doesn't require you to be able to draw or commission someone to draw, it would not make any sense to make participation prizes more widely available. General site events that are low-barrier wouldn't fit this.
All that said, ouch on the sticker being the excluded prize.
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Snikkers
I normally don't comment, but I think this is a great thing to do.
I know people think it makes it less special, but half the site would later complain about how rare the items were. So this is a great compromise. That tablet is amazing.
I know people think it makes it less special, but half the site would later complain about how rare the items were. So this is a great compromise. That tablet is amazing.
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SolusAurora
wonders what the DIY Patterns do - literally prepping for a convention right now with needle and thread in hand and I need these things. Congrats to the winners, you did beautiful jobs!
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Cassiopaea
Lovely items! But I wish you guys would put the sticker in too for CSC...some of us are diehard sticker collectors!!! Please!!! Please put the sticker in!!!!
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Brandon
Yeah, I think they should be 1000csc or more for some. If god weapons were only 100csc the site would crash lol
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Ariel
It's fixed now, so if you need to buy anything go ahead!
IF YOU BOUGHT ONE AND WERE NOT CHARGED, MAKE A TICKET.
IF YOU BOUGHT ONE AND WERE NOT CHARGED, MAKE A TICKET.
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Damon
I dunno seems kinda.... not right, if you didn't enter the contest you don't get a prize and shouldn't have the option to buy them cause really wtf was the point of having the contest with added prizes if you're just going to let other people get them as well. Even if not all of them are gonna be sold it just doesn't seem right to me. But that's just my opinion, don't take it to heart.
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CaveAdsum
I think that is a very fair idea but the items should be much more expensive to make them really special.
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LucidDreams
Thank you for putting these in the shop! ^-^ I'll definitely be grabbing a few of them when the glitch is fixed.
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Ferinsy
HURRAY! WILL BUY EVERYTHING FOR FREE!!!!111! -no
Staff, please let us know if we're supposed to discard the item or if you'll fix it and the CSC will be discounted from our account auto
Staff, please let us know if we're supposed to discard the item or if you'll fix it and the CSC will be discounted from our account auto
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Julie
I participated. Got my prizes. But people who didn't participate can buy the prizes with CSC. I think the participation prizes should not be included. I'm okay with the wearable prizes being in there. Oh wells. I feel kinda special.
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Artist_169
well, after reading @Brandon 's comment I tried to buy the tablet and yeah, it isn't taking csc but 300 sp instead. Deleted the item :)
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Carawick
I think this is just wrong. The ones who entered/won should have the special prizes just for themselves. They shouldn't be sold just to make more money for the game.
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stars_water
And of course the tablet is the most expensive one. :o
Oh well, I guess it'll just have to sit in my wishlist forever like so many other items I want... xD
Oh well, I guess it'll just have to sit in my wishlist forever like so many other items I want... xD
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Ferinsy
Well, I thought the book were also out of the shop, but actually it's on the bottom of the Couture.
So... only the sticker isn't. I think both the book and the sticker should not be in the shop, as they're participating prizes.
So... only the sticker isn't. I think both the book and the sticker should not be in the shop, as they're participating prizes.
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Brandon
Um am I the only one noticing that the items are free? Not taking the csc from me when buying
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Seerow
I'm kinda on two minds about this. On one hand, I can't draw worth crap so it is a nice surprise that I could obtain most of the prizes. I don't care about stickers, but those collectors always seem to get the shaft so I'm a little sad for them that was the excluded prize.
On the other hand, I might be a little upset if I /had/ spent a long time trying to get even a basic submission in so I could at least get the participating prize and it turns out my hard work was for nothing and worth like $2. I feel like the prizes are on the cheap end and should have cost more to make them more special in the end.
On the other hand, I might be a little upset if I /had/ spent a long time trying to get even a basic submission in so I could at least get the participating prize and it turns out my hard work was for nothing and worth like $2. I feel like the prizes are on the cheap end and should have cost more to make them more special in the end.
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kristi1980
I really don't have any complaints. I think the prizes are rather cute. I even like the idea that those who did not enter are still able to get the prizes at a cost.
THOUGH... I do think that the people who did enter, and even the winners should at least get a little something that nobody else can have, for their efforts.
And I say this as someone with NO artistic talent whatesoever, and I totally did not enter the CW contest.
Maybe they can get something along the lines of a trophy on their profiles :) Like a silver for entering the contest and a gold for those who won????
THOUGH... I do think that the people who did enter, and even the winners should at least get a little something that nobody else can have, for their efforts.
And I say this as someone with NO artistic talent whatesoever, and I totally did not enter the CW contest.
Maybe they can get something along the lines of a trophy on their profiles :) Like a silver for entering the contest and a gold for those who won????
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Aline
I've got three books and three stickers, but I didn't get the other prizes (maybe they're just for the winners), it is normal? Also, the event popped up and the items appeared like a milllion times, I thought my inventory would get swamped with these items, but thankfully they didn't.
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Andrea
Okay so the book popped up at the bottom, hopefully the sticker does as well. I don't collect them, but I know how much this sucks so hopefully it finds its way in the shop as well r___r
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Kel
I loooove the idea of things being available to purchase, thought I rather see it in SP currency xD
Specially because I really like the items, and I know a lot of people whom identify with them as much as I do 8)
Specially because I really like the items, and I know a lot of people whom identify with them as much as I do 8)
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ChatLunatique
Kicks myself for being too chicken to enter. Still, I'm really glad that I might be able to get the Discarded Sketches and Wireless Tablet, if I can get my mitts on some csc.
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Crab
I just want to say thank you for making it possible for peeps who didn't enter the contest to purchase the prizes! A seriously nice surprise and I'm really glad Subeta is trying out doing event prizes this way - for many many reasons I've usually completely missed out on items like these in the past. And the prices seem about right to ensure that the items retain their value as well. Excellent! c:
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Luck
Wait... What? Am I reading this right? You get to buy your way into getting the prizes that other people earned by participating?... I didn't enter the contest but I still don't think this is right... Maybe it's just me. :pensive:
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Keliora
I'm so glad these are available in a way other than having to draw/participate in the CW contest. :)
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Galaxy
I just might have to figure out a way to get the Discarded Sketches and Wireless Tablet. As an artist (albeit an fairly amateur one) I am incredibly familiar with the RL version of the first and sometimes find myself wishing for the latter.
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Andrea
Lemme guess, the two not included are a sticker and a book, yeh? (Why wouldn't they be)
Glad I knew about prizes so I'd draw something to enter just to get them. Good ol' subeta.
Glad I knew about prizes so I'd draw something to enter just to get them. Good ol' subeta.
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Jazmine
Reekoh - the sticker's not there.
Love these prize items. :D
I await all the complaints about how they should have been sP items too
and how it's not fair that these things aren't affordable for everyone.
Love these prize items. :D
I await all the complaints about how they should have been sP items too
and how it's not fair that these things aren't affordable for everyone.
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Lina
It is an other great idear of the subetateam this event!!! So friendly of you guys to make it available for us at a price! :heart: :blush:
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MoosMutzel
For participating I got "only" the first two items. I guess the other only went to those that were chosen for the next round.
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Klassikal
Quote:
Or you could have mentioned participation prizes. or at least fairest
I deliberately stayed out of this because I can't draw, and can't afford to pay someone. If I had known there were participation prizes I would have submitted something.
(also sticker isn't showing up in the shop)
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Mike
while I'm fine with the items being released in the shop I think the reasoning is rather... wrong. there is precedent for the total opposite of this and no one should have expected to be able to get the prizes even for csc unless they earned them. i do imagine that being publicly released but for csc will actually put the long term value of most items higher than if it was done otherwise though.
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Ziocho
THE DISCARDED SKETCHES
The wearables of these are just calling out to artist users now ; w ;
The wearables of these are just calling out to artist users now ; w ;
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