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July 31, 2013
Featured Game: Balloon Sweeper!
Today's featured game brings us back to Ziara. Can you clear the hangar without setting off a stink bomb in Balloon Sweeper? If you can manage that feat, there are EPICon points in it for you! And if you're careful enough to clear it on the hard setting, you can earn additional bonus points!



As always, you can continue to revisit any combination of our EPICon games to earn up to 70 regular EPICon points a day!
July 30, 2013
Changes to Cosplay Contest Voting
Hello again EPICon fans! There have been a few changes to the voting system for the cosplay contest.



1. For the sake of fairness, cosplayers in officially sanctioned gear and cosplayers in their own custom threads will no longer be mixed in the same voting set!

2. You may now cast a vote every 10 minutes instead of every hour. Good news for those who have been wanting to see more of those amazing costumes!

3. Once your EPICon beeper alerts you that you can vote again, you can now head straight to the voting wall! It's only one less step than it was before, but we know you guys are busy with all of the activities.



Unfortunately the votes have had to be reset, but we hope the changes will make for a better experience! Good luck to all of the contestants!
Featured Game: Net Gain!
The activities continue today with our first featured game to come from Riverside! If The Bug Game was offensive to your moral sensibilities, today's featured game Net Gain should prove to be much more peaceful (not to mention more relaxing)!



Charity doesn't have a whole lot of free time, but when she's not volunteering she enjoys a leisurely walk and some bug catching. (The bugs, of course, are released!) If you can beat her score of 50 there are up to 10 bonus EPICon points in it for you, but if not, you can still get points for doing your best! Don't forget that you can still earn up to 70 regular points per day by playing any combination of our EPICon games!



Additionally, don't forget to keep voting for your favorites in the Cosplay Contest! Your fellow cosplayers are depending on your votes to win!
July 29, 2013
Stripe Promotion
Elegant Kanis Plushie




For a very limited time we are doing a promotion with stripe! If you purchase cash shop credits you'll get 25% extra credits as well a special new item!



Note: This promotion is only for purchasing through Stripe. If you cannot see the stripe button on the credit purchase page, you may be blocking it with an addon like noscript. This promotion is not for purchasing credits with paypal or UGC.
Featured Game: Burrero Basket Bonanza!
Welcome back, EPICon fans! I hope everyone had a restful weekend, because we have a lot of exciting announcements to make!



First up, our next featured game is an offering from Veta. Back by popular demand, you can now try your hand at produce production line-management by playing Burrero Basket Bonanza! (Though, please refrain from riding the Burreros.) You can earn points for doing your best, but Veta resident Sarah's had quite a bit of practice and challenges you to beat her score of 1000 for bonus points! She assures you that it requires more concentration than you might think.



Beginning today, you can earn 70 EPICon points per day by playing any combination of our EPICon games (up to a limit of 10 points per game), with an additional 10 points attainable only by earning bonus points from the featured game! We hope you'll continue to sample all of the featured games to pick out your favorites!



Lastly, the cosplay contest has opened for voting! Your voting wall resets hourly, so check back every hour to vote again!
July 28, 2013
Free Gift: 1 Week Gold Account Medal
1 Week Gold Account Medal




THANK YOU everyone for being so patient with us over the last week. We've seen a lot of server problems and we're working to fix them as soon as possible. We'll be taking the site down tomorrow, Monday the 29th at 1PM Subeta time to do additional server work.



To thank you for being so patient (and trying to send those scores over and over again!) we're having the 1 week gold account medal as the Free Gift.



Update: Moved to 1:30PM.
July 27, 2013
Featured Game: Tubular Tiles!
Hello again, con-goers! I hope you've entered your cosplay costumes, because submissions for the contest are now closed. The level of detail in some of these costumes is amazing!



Voting starts next week, but while you're waiting why don't you check out the newly released Tubular Tiles? This soothing yet radical game will be our featured game throughout the weekend, and you can earn up to ten EPICon points a day for winning a timed game! The best part? You'll automatically earn a bonus point for each of those timed wins!



We hope you'll have a relaxing weekend and as always, you can earn extra points for playing our previously featured games!
July 26, 2013
Custom Pet Overlays




Introducing Custom Pets Overlays! Do you have an overlay for your pet that you want to display around the entire site? Now you can!



For 1,000CSC you can upload an image and assign it to your pets an infinite number of times! Check out the upload page for all of the rules.
Featured Game: The Bug Game!
While we continue our world tour of featured games, why don't we revisit a game from the darkest corner of Shadowglen, The Bug Game. Simply named and deceptively simple to play, can you swat your way to another 10 EPICon points? The owner of the game (as much as you can own a bit of rock and a jar of bugs, I suppose) says that if you can get in 400 hits before 5 bugs manage to slip away, there are bonus EPICon points in it for you! And if these bugs are too close for comfort, you may enjoy the mobile version of this game! I'm having a lot of fun playing on my Tangerine Touchphone.



Don't forget, you can earn extra points every day by playing our previously featured games. Seashell Spotter, Subeku, Stealth Bomber, Ziara Raceway, and Divine Discs will each award an additional 10 points to your total!



Today is the final day to get your submissions for the Cosplay Contest! For those wanting to enter, make sure you get it done by the end of the day, because once registration closes, it closes for good!
July 25, 2013
CloudFlare
Content Cloud Sticker




Hi everyone! I'm sure you've noticed, but right now we're getting a lot of cloudflare warnings around the site. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot that we can do about that on our end.



Cloudflare is a company that we partner with to handle our CDN - Content Delivery Network. All the images that you see on Subeta are served by CloudFlare from one of their data centers all over the world, making it easy to serve fast and compressed files to you from somewhere close to you. We also use it for DDoS protection (if you remember all those problems we were having two years ago, Cloudflare was a life saver then!) and a lot of other things.



We're watching the situation and trying to get the situation resolved ASAP and apologize for the problems the last few nights.
New Referral Shop
Tiny Braided Wild Flowers
Faithful
Friends Forever Notebook
Spaceman Friend Plushie
Tiny Shaggy Wild Flowers




The referral process has changed a little bit! Instead of getting prizes for some random number of referrals, we've put the prizes into a shop (and added cool new items!) so you can choose what prizes you want.



Thanks for referring your friends to Subeta!
Featured Game: Divine Discs!
Meet the new featured game, same as the old featured game! That\'s right, we\'re giving Divine Discs an extra day to shine given yesterday\'s inclement weather. We hope everyone gets a chance to play today!



And as always, you can also revisit the past featured games for 10 points a day each!



The submission deadline for the Cosplay Contest is coming up on Friday, so make sure you put the finishing touches on your costume by then!
July 24, 2013
Featured Game: Divine Discs!
Frustrating Journal




What's that? A new game already? Well, we want to make sure that everyone has something to suit their interests, obviously! Today's offering all the way from the Sacred Lands. That's right, it's Divine Discs! To think, it survived all that time under the shifting sands, just to show up in a convention hall in Centropolis.



You can earn up to 10 EPICon point just for playing, and up to an additional ten for winning because it is our Game of the Day! Remember, you can still play all of our previous featured games for extra points. Seashell Spotter, Subeku, Stealth Bomber, and Ziara Raceway will all award an additional 10 points to your total!



Don't forget, the submission deadline for the Cosplay Contest is coming up this Friday, so start finishing up your costumes so you can wow your fellow fans.
July 23, 2013
Featured Game: Ziara Raceway!
I hope you're ready for our next featured game, because this one is sure to get your heart pumping!





A trip to Ziara might be out of the question if you've gone broke putting together an awesome cosplay costume, but thankfully you don't have to go all the way to Atebus to enjoy a game of Ziara Raceway! You can earn up to 10 EPICon points just for trying your best. Garret Fox happens to be a natural at it, and if you can beat his high score of 5000, you can earn an additional 10 bonus points!





If Ziara Raceway's not your speed, you can still earn points for playing Seashell Spotter, Subeku and Stealth Bomber!
July 22, 2013
Featured Game: Seashell Spotter!
Did everyone have a thrilling weekend? I hope everyone has taken a chance to enjoy a complimentary pony ride!



Our featured game today is another coming to us straight from Delphi, Seashell Spotter. You can win up to 10 EPICon points for correct guesses, but Lindsay from the Beach Shack is an expert at this game; if you manage to beat her score of five consecutive guesses, there are another 10 bonus points in it for you!



Don't forget: you can also earn up to 10 points each for revisiting Stealth Bomber and Subeku!
July 21, 2013
Subeku Points
The javascript for Subeku was updated recently and it caused anyone who continued to play in the same tab to not be awarded for their wins. This was entirely my fault, so today only everyone can get a few free Subeku points (that will count toward both the regular and bonus points) in compensation.



Click here to claim your points!



Sorry for any inconvenience!



If, in the future, you ever have any problems with the game (or any of our other HTML5 games), your first step should always be to clear your cache and refresh the page.
July 20, 2013
July 19, 2013
Featured Game: Subeku!
Hello again, EPICon fans!



I hope that everyone is having a fabulous time! Are you starting to get the hang of the current featured game? Well, you can still play it to earn some extra EPICon points, but I think you might be distracted by our all new featured game, Subeku! That's right, you will be testing your traditional gaming skills again with this classic logic puzzle. You can earn up to 10 EPICon points for trying your very best, and an additional 10 for winning!



What's that, you say? This seems like an early announcement? Well, I suppose it is! The convention staff want to give everyone as much time as possible to earn points on our featured games, and so we have decided to run featured games for a full 24 hours. In addition, Subeku will remain our featured game for the entire weekend, so be sure to rake in those bonus points!



Convention goers that are interested in entering this year's Cosplay Contest are reminded that there is now officially one week left to enter your costume. Whether you are just putting a costume together or putting the final touches on your perfect cosplay, there is still plenty of time to submit your entry.



Wow, so apparently a PHP function that is used in the building of the game board works totally differently on our dev server and our production servers... It's fixed now, though!
July 18, 2013
July 17, 2013
Stealth Bomber Glitch!
There is a bug affecting some games of Stealth Bomber where an extra card is discarded when a player makes a pair. I'm currently reworking how this happens to prevent it, but for right now I've added in a temporary bandaid "fix" that allows you to check your game for problems and will refund your entry fee if it's glitched. It's below the forfeit option.



Again, this is just temporary until the actual fix is complete and rolled out (which will require you to start a new game anyway, so you may as well use it!), which should be within the next few hours.
Game of the Day: Stealth Bomber!
Card Sharking and How to Be Good at It




Hello again, EPICon fans!



Now, I'm sure you've all heard about the unfortunate conflict that complicated things at the last EPICon. It seems like those two boys have been able to forgive and forget, but the EPICon staff still isn't excited to be the venue for another rumble this year.



Still, there's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition, is there? And competitions are best when winning gets you fabulous prizes! That's why we have decided to feature a different game for each day of the convention, and give you a chance to win EPICon Prize Points. These points will be able to be used at the end of the convention in our exclusive prize shop!



The featured game today is a blast from the past, the card game Stealth Bomber! While more popular on Atebus, I am sure you Subetans can still kick some serious butt! You can earn up to 10 points for trying your very best at this old-school game. Additionally, if you manage to win, you can earn an additional 10 bonus points!



There was a bit in the scoring that we couldn't fully test ahead of release, which, wouldn't you know it, had an error in it. Don't worry, though, games finished before that was patched will still count toward your EPICon points!
July 16, 2013
Token Shop: Puzzle Sticker 1!
Epicon Puzzle Piece 1 Sticker




Yay, it\'s finally back! I\'ve handmade 6 special stickers to commemorate Epicon, and will be releasing them over the course of the event in the Token Shop.



At the end, there will be a special prize for anyone who has all 6 in their sticker collection! Get stickin\'.
July 15, 2013
The cosplay contest is open for submissions!
Can you believe that there is still more!? We are also pleased to announce the start of our eagerly anticipated cosplay contest! Get your best costume together and wow your fellow fans for a top spot in this exciting contest of creativity. Just make sure to get your (surely awesome) submissions in by Friday, July 26!



Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for new and exciting activities over the coming days! For your convenience, convention volunteers can be found walking the floor, as well as at the customer service desk in the main atrium.
The start of Epicon!
EPICon 2013 Lanyard




HELLOOOOOO EPICON FANS!



I'm Clover Adams, the director of activities here at EPICon, Subeta's greatest multi-fandom convention! We have another exciting year of activities planned, and everyone is sure to have fun fun fun! Before this party gets started, those planning to attend the convention should pick up their free passes, complete with an EPICon 2013 collectable lanyard.



EPICon 2013 Bag


EPICon 2013 Program
EPICon 2013 VIP Lanyard
Connie Plushie
Fabulous Pony Beanbag


Comfy EPICon Shirt
EPIC Sticker
Signed Art Print
Empty EPICon 2013 Bag




But that's not all! If you're the kind of guest that likes to takes things to the extreme, you may want to stop by the Cash Shop and pick up our limited edition VIP holographic pass! This pass not only entitles you to jump to the head of the pony ride line, but also comes with exclusive EPICon swag, perfectly suited to the hardcore gamer.
July 14, 2013
Token Shop: Sticker Party!
ON FIRE! Sticker
Coffee Sticker
Festive Maple Leaf Sticker




Have you been working on getting those blasted expensive stickers? Go forth and be stuck, the Token Shop has three vintage stickers back in stock. Guaranteed to still stick, despite their age!
July 13, 2013
July 12, 2013
Something EPIC this way CONS...




Convention season is in full-swing, and Centropolis is certainly no stranger to conventions. It seems that there is a new poster for some kind of gathering going up every day! Perhaps you should take a look around and see if anything catches your eye.
July 11, 2013
July 10, 2013
Spectrum/Blacklight Fester Revamp!




As heat waves are starting to take Subeta by full force, it seems like even the pets have had enough. Particularly the spectrum and blacklight festers, who have molted away their old feathers and risen like a phoenix from the sweaty ashes with their brand new plumage!

Free Gift: Grumpy Rooster!
Grumpy Rooster




"Cock a doodle woo hoo!" says this unpleasant little guy under his breath. He's just finally rolled out of bed, and if you are so inclined, is the newest Free Gift. I have a feeling you'll be paying some other way, though...
July 9, 2013
Cash Shop: The Carnival Chance Cart Returns!
Item not found: carnival chance cart

Balu
Candy Floss Wrap


Candy Pacifier Necklace
Carnival Beanbag Toss
Carnival Dillema Toy


Carnival Fun
Carnival Unicorn Plushie
Condiment-Covered Corndress
Delphi Carnival Playset


Disgruntled Cup Fish
Fun Fair Bill
Funnel Cake Aviator Jacket
Harlequin
Lucky Ducky T-shirt


Spun Sugar Machine
Striped Funfair Dress
Sunburst Circus Leotard
Ticket Sticker
Vintage Carousel Hikei
Bag of Kettle Corn




Step right up, the carnival is back in town the Cash Shop! Try your luck at the Carnival Chance Cart. Will you win big? Will your sweetie finally get that giant stuffed animal they've always wanted? You get one random item from each cart you open, may the odds be ever in your favor!
July 8, 2013
July 7, 2013
July 6, 2013
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July 4, 2013
July 3, 2013
July 2, 2013
Chibi Pet Revamps!




Whilst you may think that your endless sneezing this time of year is hay-fever related, you may actually be the victim of the chibi ghostly\'s latest prank. Not that you\'d ever know for sure if it was them with their brand new look! They\'d likely blame it on the freshly updated chibi hipottu, who wouldn\'t have a clue what was going on, and probably cry until you forgot what you were even mad about, anyway.


July 1, 2013
Recycle Beast: Recycle Plushie
Recycle Plushie




Did you take advantage of the unofficial pub crawl that the Recycle Beast threw a couple weeks ago? Still have more points than you'll ever know what to do with? Might want to buy this salvaged plushie to add to your collection!
July 2013 collection + Oozing Research Notes
What\'s that in the sky? It\'s a bird! No, it\'s a plane! Wait... it\'s...



July 2013 Collection


Bag Full Of Cats
Broken Coffee Cup


Captive Damsel Plushie
Tangled Chest Harness
Identity Hiding Glasses Sticker
Classic Cape


Mail-Order Superhero Transformation
Endsong
Replica Indestructible Claws
Charismatic Couple
Guide To Pop Culture Reference




The July 2013 Collection, now available in the cash shop! There\'s something in here for heroes of every kind, whether you\'ve been bitten by a radioactive bug, have an awesome sidekick, or you\'re just a billionaire genius playboy philanthropist.





Oozing Research Notes




...which is good, because you\'ll certainly need all that superhero gear to take on this month\'s tier 6 mutant monstrosity, straight from the Oozing Research Notes!
July 2013