◌◦ Requests & Spawning Information ◦◌

[Aqueous]

Why hello there! Looking for some information about getting customs or babies for your pets, then you are in the right place.

You will find some general information on rules and how things typically work. Along with some common terms that may be used and what they mean here in Aqueous.

If you ever have any questions or would like additional clarifications you can send the mule a message or reach out to staff on the Discord. We are happy to help!

Note: This thread is subject to change as new info is added or things are altered. We will do the best we can to keep things up to date but you can always ask if you need help or clarification. <3

TOC
[ General Rules - Terms & Slot Types - Custom - Spawning - Other ]​

 

[Aqueous]

General Rules

• Please follow BS's ToS.
  • Let's not get in trouble here. ; )​
• Only post in threads that are open. ​
  • Colorists will have their own threads and when they are currently accepting orders they will change their thread titles to say Open. Don't post in threads that are not labeled as open.​
• Don't harass colorists. ​
  • If a custom is taking awhile remember they have lives too. We have rules and guides in place to help ensure work is done in a timely manner.​
  • If however, you have a genuine question or concern you may reach out to them. Just be considerate.​
• Be sure you can afford your custom.
  • In cases of set payment or PWYW slots be sure you are able to cover the price if you are selected.
  • Most colorist threads are based on a pay what you want system. However, colorists have the right to set payment amounts and deny or ignore requests for whatever reason.
• Provide proof of ownership.
  • For pets and adopts from other places we like some form of verifiable ownership regardless of what site/method they were obtained.
  • Please do not post adopts/pets that are not yours for refs or inspiration.
  • If in doubt either don't use it or reach out to staff to see if its ok.
• RLC is done via special slots.
  • Don't ask, offer or pester about them in the request threads.

 

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Terms to Know

• Trait
  • Trait is used to describe the aspects of a pet. Such are Ears, Tails, Claws, Antennae, etc.. It is a general term and there will be a list where one can view those currently open for use.
• Template
  • Existing lines that an artist can use when creating pets without having to make all new lines. There are a few types of templates that will be gone over below.
• Open
  • This is a category for art templates that is available for use. Colorists may use them when making new pets of any kind and they can be requested in customs by users.
  • Most non-custom/RLC purchased templates will be Open by default. If they are otherwise closed or have the option to be so it will be made clear in the information where the pet is obtained.
• Closed
  • This is a category for art templates that are not available for general use and cannot be requested via customs. They can only be passed on via Spawning or if the owner donates the edits to make them open.
  • Customs & RLC pets with new templates are Closed by default. Owners may choose to donate them to the open pool if they so wish.
• Typical
  • This is the term for the default base pet with only the standard pet traits.
  • Expressions and Scars are allowed on typical pets.
  • Position traits are also allowed. Things that are just the base trait but in a different position. Traits that meet this requirement will be marked as such.
• Variant
  • Alternatives of typical traits are considered variants.
  • For example, super long tail, different toes/claws, altered snout, extra fluff, etc..
• Shifts
  • The addition of non-typical traits to a pet. Things such as extra tails, extra eyes, feathers, wings, etc..
  • The removal of non-optional typical traits from a pet. Things such as no eyes, no antenna, naga-esk lower body, etc..
  • Scars and injury based damage or removal of traits is not considered a shift.
• Cosplay
  • Pets that are designed after or otherwise inspired by characters from other media.
  • These are fine and allowed. Just be aware of a few things in regard to them.
  • They are not the character they are designed after. They can share name, personality, etc. about them. But they don't have their past, story, powers, etc..
  • As you do not own the character others are free to obtain a pet based on the same character as you.

Types of Slots

• Custom
  • Request what you want specifically. Artists will work with you to get what you want.
  • You may request Open traits as you like.
  • WIPs can be provided based on the artist or on request.
• Semi
  • You offer something as inspiration and the artist makes the pet based on that.
  • Acceptable things can vary by artist preference. But typically, themes, palettes, images, and sometimes songs can be used as inspiration.
• Blind Box
  • Box of random! You get whatever the artist feels like making.
  • This is completely random. You don't pick anything.
• Spawning
  • Breeding baby!
  • You can find more info on Spawning below.
• Premade
  • A ready made pet. Typically made for games, events, and giveaways.
  • Are a common occurrence in RLC sheet sales.
• Twin
  • Typically a color shifted/palette variant of a pet. Though sometimes they will have some marking variation as well.
  • Most commonly offered in RLC sheet sales but can be found in some other sales, giveaways, ect.
  • They can, depending on artist preferences, be ordered via customs.
  • Twins don't have to be in character related. That is up to the owner(s).

 

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Custom Information

Artists will open threads where users can post in hopes of getting a pet colored by them. These threads will have colorist specific rules and information. It's best to read over each artist's details so you are informed before posting.

Artists can have one Custom and one Spawn request thread up at a time. It is up to the artist if they wish to have it be perpetually open or be open and closed when taking requests.

There also may be event or special threads where multiple artists accept requests from, have special requirements, etc.

[ SPAWN ] - Prefix for Breeding thread.
[ CUSTOM ] - Prefix for Custom thread.

Artists will also reach out to you to confirm a selection before they officially take on a request. This way making sure you are still interested, able to pay, and/or if anything else may have changed.

While most colorists do pay what you want/bribe based payment. They are allowed to do set payment or accept other things like art trades, ect. Please however don't request RLC in the regular threads it is not the place for them. Colorists that are approved for RLC will be allowed to open slots in specific threads/discord channels.

 

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Spawning Information

Getting offspring is fun but there are some things you should know.

• Same gender? No problem!
  • These critters don't even require a partner and can self reproduce with some extra effort. So they are perfectly capable of obtaining offspring with any partner.
• Multiple partners.
  • Entered pairs can currently have up to 3 partners involved.
• One per user.
  • Without the use of items or events each user can only keep one egg.
  • Extras can be gifted or gamed off.
  • You are not allowed to sell them.
• You can not custom babies.
  • Artists have full control of what the babies will look like.
• Only adults can breed.
  • If they have had offspring before, their last spawning needs to be fully grown to breed again.
• Traits in Spawning.
  • Traits from either parent can be mix and matched by the artist.
  • Closed traits can be passed on via breeding but there is no guarantee.
  • If allowed, artists may roll to see if random open template traits can appear on offspring. If so they may pick trait(s) at their discretion.
• Shifts in Spawning.
  • Like any trait there is no guarantee they will pass down to offspring.
  • If the colorist chooses/rolls for a shift to appear on a child it will be one that a parent has.
  • New shifts are not created via spawning. They will either have or not have the shift trait.
  • Though if interested in new/mixed shifts appearing, keep an eye out for RLC or other special events where it may be allowed/guaranteed. New/Mix Shifts by default will be open templates.
• Self Replication.
  • This process is more draining than with partners. As such the number of offspring are reduced.
  • Offspring made in this way can vary widely in colors, markings and sometimes traits from their parent. It is all up to the whims of the artist!
  • They will still look something like their parent, the process of attempting to alter the genetics with just their own base data can cause unexpected appearances.

Numbers for Spawning

Default = # of unique users + chance at 1 extra

Roleplay or other activity rewards can be used to add extras.