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==About Flower Tokens==
 
==About Flower Tokens==
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'''Flower Tokens are [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/ Mothcats] currency earned from participating in events and contests.''' All Flower Tokens and inventory transactions are tracked by your '''Mothcats User ID'''. All members are required to have one to participate in Flower Token and inventory-related activities. To register for your bank account number, please comment under the [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/journal/Mothcat-Bank-565601295 Mothcat Bank] to receive a bank number. Please submit all [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/ Mothcats] User ID journals/submissions to [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/gallery/56473989/User-ID-s this folder]. (Only submit the one you're using to track your currency/inventory with.)
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'''Flower Tokens are Mothcats currency earned from drawing and participating in events.''' All Flower Tokens and inventory transactions are tracked by your '''Mothcats Site Account'''. All members are required to register for the website to participate in Flower Token and inventory-related activities. 
  
 
====Types of Flower Tokens====
 
====Types of Flower Tokens====
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  || Copper Flower Token, the basic unit
 
  || Copper Flower Token, the basic unit
 
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| [[File:Silver Flower Token L.png|frameless]] || Silver Flower Token, worth 10 Copper Tokens
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| [[File:Silver Flower Token L.png|frameless]] || Silver Flower Token, worth 10 Copper Tokens.
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'''Retired''' after the introduction of the website.
 
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| [[File:Gold Flower Token L.png|frameless]] || Gold Flower Token, worth 10 Silver Tokens
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| [[File:Gold Flower Token L.png|frameless]] || Gold Flower Token, worth 10 Silver Tokens.
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'''Retired''' after the introduction of the website.
 
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|}
  
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==Flower Tokens Version 3.0==
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==Flower Tokens Version 4.0==
  
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Flower Tokens 3.0 focuses on rewarding users for their effort and quality rather than "Mothcat-count", which was how the previous system worked. It also balances commission/trade/YCH numbers.
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Flower Tokens 4.0 (introduced June 2022) is largely the same as version 3.0. The main changes have been in simplifying listed token reward values and streamlining certain guidelines, with minor changes in the overall reward values.  
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'''What you can expect from 4.0:'''
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* '''Removal of award “ranges”''' in favor of a single value
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* '''Background bonuses''' are now elaborated upon
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* '''Polished pieces''' are clarified to receive a 1.25 x multiplier
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* '''Painted pieces''' are clarified to receive a 1.25 x multiplier
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* '''Rates for reused art/YCHs and bases''' have been simplified
  
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'''What you can expect from 3.0:'''
 
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* '''Higher''' token rewards from '''personal/original/more detailed''' art
 
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* '''Lower''' token rewards from '''reused''' lineart/art
 
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* '''No''' token rewards from '''trades and base lineart'''
 
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::* EXCEPT! If it's base lineart that you don't plan on using again, in which case:
 
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:::* F2U bases will earn tokens ONLY if you don't take commissions on them as well
 
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:::* P2U bases will earn tokens ONLY if you don't take commissions on them as well
 
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:::* Doing requests on F2U bases will earn you YCH rates
 
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::* YCH bases will receive 0
 
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::* Making a base and claiming rewards for it, then charging users later for commissions will result in a penalty rate where you receive 0 for the first commissioned piece
 
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* '''Commission rates''' will be rewarded relative to everything listed above
 
 
==Earning Flower Tokens==
 
==Earning Flower Tokens==
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'''Flower Tokens can be earned from drawing [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/ Mothcats]-related art.'''
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'''Flower Tokens can be earned from drawing Mothcat and subspecies-related art.'''
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* Mothcats admins '''manually distribute''' Flower Tokens following [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZBF2rnmD-Ud80P73PnVxwDBTcV-m7EPVOP1YOKX5H18/edit?usp=sharing this spreadsheet] (also called the "queue")
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* Mothcats admins '''manually distribute''' Flower Tokens through our website
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::* You can only claim tokens for artwork '''within the month''' it is posted
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* Please wait at least '''72 hours''' after a piece has been '''accepted into the gallery''' to inquire about token distribution
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::* The queue '''"resets" every month''' so it does not become too long
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* Flower Tokens can be '''earned''' for Mothcat-related '''personal art, commissions, and trades'''
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::* There is a '''one-week grace period''' to claim missed tokens for art posted within the last week of each month
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* Flower Tokens '''cannot be purchased''' with real-life currency
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* Flower Tokens can be '''earned''' for Mothcat-related '''personal art, commissions, and trades'''
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* Flower Tokens can be '''spent''' at certain Mothcats shops
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* Flower Tokens '''cannot be purchased''' with real-life currency
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* Your current amount of flower tokens can be viewed [https://www.mothcats.com/bank here]
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* Flower Tokens can be '''spent''' at the [http://mothcatmarket.deviantart.com/ Mothcat Market]  
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'''To earn Flower Tokens as a commissioner ''OR'' as a participant of a collaboration:'''
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* Flower Tokens are '''automatically converted''' to the next "tier" once the minimum is reached (i.e. 10 copper tokens will be automatically converted to 1 silver token)
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* For commissioned works, your role as a commissioner must be added in the “Other Participants” module of the gallery submission page by the artist
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* For collaborations, your role '''and''' that of your collaboration partner must be added in the “Collaborations” module of the gallery submission page
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* If these are not stated, you '''will not''' earn credit for the piece and '''editing will be done only at an admin’s discretion'''
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'''To receive flower tokens for an offsite commission, submit the commission to [https://www.mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=offsite&prompt_category_id=none&sort=category this prompt on the website]'''
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* This prompt is '''only for artists who are not registered on the website'''. We will '''not''' value member artwork through this prompt!
  
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==Flower Token Reward Rates==
  
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'''To earn Flower Tokens from commissions as the recipient ''OR'' as a participant of a collaboration:'''
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Patterned backgrounds only count towards the "abstract background" bonus if they have multiple colors or significant character reference elements (color palettes, eye/mouth/paw details, etc) and will be '''awarded at the valuer’s discretion'''.  
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* Your name and relation must be '''clearly stated in the artist description'''
 
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* The title of the deviation '''must be tagged''' in some way, e.g., [C] for a commission
 
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* If these are not stated, you '''will not''' earn credit for the piece you commissioned and '''we will not edit it later on'''
 
  
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All values listed below are measured in Flower Tokens. All values '''round up''' after all calculations are complete (0.5 tokens → 1 token).
  
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'''The following factors are taken into account with this updated system:'''
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Artists determine whether their pieces qualify for “Painted,” “Polished,” and “Detailed Scenic Background” bonuses.
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* Number of Mothcats drawn
 
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::* "Style" of the artwork 
 
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* Rough sketches will receive less than crisp, shaded drawings 
 
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* "Scale" of the artwork 
 
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::* Larger, more detailed artwork will receive more Flower Tokens 
 
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* Reused lineart and/or artwork 
 
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::* The more reused, the less it earns
 
  
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==Flower Token Reward Rates==
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'''Headshots''' are considered any Mothcats/subspecies art that include up to the head and mane, regardless of the presence of wings.
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'''Busts''' are any art that incorporates body below the mane, such as the upper torso and shoulder.
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'''Fullbodies''' are roughly any art that incorporates around 70% of the character or more. Hiding the character behind other objects or characters may cause the art to be valued as a bust at the valuer’s discretion.
  
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'''Flower Token rates for original submissions:'''  
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=== Digital and Traditional Artwork ===
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* Digital/Traditional Artwork: 1-20+ CFT
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Tokens are awarded '''per Mothcat''' in a drawing.
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* Icons/Animation: 1-20+ CFT
 
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* Writing/Poetry: 1-20+ CFT
 
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* Crafts or Other Physical Items: 5+ CFT
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!Category
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Digital and Traditional Artwork
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!From You to Others
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! rowspan="2" |Amount Awarded
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!From Others to You
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! colspan="2" |Bonus (if applicable)
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|-
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!Colored
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!Shading
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|-
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! rowspan="4" |Sketch
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|Headshot
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|0.5
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|1
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|0.5
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|-
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|Bust
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|1
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|1.5
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|0.5
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|-
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|Full Body Chibi
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|1.5
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|1.5
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|1
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|-
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|Full Body
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|2.5
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|2
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|1
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|-
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! rowspan="4" |Clean Lines or
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Lineless
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|Headshot
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|1
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|2
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|1
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|-
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|Bust
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|2
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|2
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|1
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|-
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|Full Body Chibi
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|2
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|2
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|1
 
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!Commissions
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|Full Body
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|1-20+ CFT
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|3
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|1-10+ CFT
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|3
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|2
 
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!Trades
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!Animations
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|1-20+ CFT
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| colspan="4" |Varies. (Generally awarded per frame, as outlined above.)
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| -
 
 
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!Collabs
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!Painted
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|1-10+ CFT
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| colspan="4" |Drawings in a painterly style. Are valued like lined and colored submissions
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| -
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(+ shading, if it applies), but given a 1.25x multiplier
 
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!Gifts
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!Polished
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|1-20+ CFT
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| colspan="4" |Pieces that have an above average level of effort (determined by the artist) receive a 1.25x multiplier
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| -
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(stacks with painted if both apply)
 
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!YCHs
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! rowspan="2" |Backgrounds
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|1-20+ CFT
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!'''Abstract/Reference'''
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|1-10+ CFT
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!'''Scenic'''
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! colspan="2" |'''Detailed Scenic'''
 
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!F2U/P2U Bases
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|3
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|1-10+ CFT
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|5
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| -
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| colspan="2" |8
 
|}
 
|}
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>If you commission any art or a YCH, your rewards are halved.
 
  
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<nowiki>**</nowiki>By default, both collaborators receive half of the tokens rewards.
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=== Writing and Poetry ===
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All written submissions receive 5 FT for every 500 words (or 1 FT for every 100 words). To receive tokens rewards for stories, a word count must be included in the “Flower Tokens Awards” module of the gallery submission page.
  
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<nowiki>***</nowiki>All initial bases receive 0 CFT. If you use your own base, you receive 1-10+ CFT. If you use someone else's base, your token rewards are halved.
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=== Crafts and Other Physical Items ===
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The amount of FT awarded for crafts and other physical items varies, depending on the size and detail of the submission. By default, all crafts earn at least 3-5 FT. Feel free to contact an admin if you believe you should receive more for a craft piece, as we do not have experience with every type of media and the effort it takes.
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=== F2U/P2U Bases and YCH's ===
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Original F2U/P2U bases drawn by the artist will earn rewards as outlined above. All "blank" YCH bases do not receive rewards. The value of YCH or “reused” artwork is '''halved''' but may earn less if a significant portion of the art is reused at the valuer’s discretion.
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Rewards are halved for using another artist's base relative to what they would normally receive (eg., a colored fullbody base would receive 3 FT instead of 6 FT). This '''includes official Mothcats bases'''.
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=== Miscellaneous Rewards ===
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Mothcats encourages interactions between members. Commissioning, art trading, and collaborating with others to draw/write/craft Mothcats earns the following:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!Word Count
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!Category
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!Rewards
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!From You to Others
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!From Others to You
 
|-
 
|-
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|0-500 Words
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!Commissions
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|1-5 CFT
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| rowspan="3" |As outlined above.
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|Half of the artist's rewards.
 
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|-
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|500-1000+ Words
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!Trades
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|5+ CFT
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|0
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|-
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!Gifts
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|0
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|-
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!Collabs
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| colspan="2" |As outlined above, split evenly between the collaborators.
 
|}
 
|}
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>To receive tokens rewards for stories, you must include a word count with your submission.
 
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== Flower Token Commissions ==
 
== Flower Token Commissions ==
 
Users '''may''' commission others using flower tokens via the Trading Post but should keep the following in mind.  
 
Users '''may''' commission others using flower tokens via the Trading Post but should keep the following in mind.  
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* You may receive flower tokens as a form of payment for commissions but you will '''not''' receive flower token rewards in addition to the tokens you were commissioned with.
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* Members may receive flower tokens as a form of payment for commissions but will '''not''' receive flower token rewards in addition to the commission payment.
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* Please tag any commissions paid with flower tokens as [FT-C] or something similar.
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* Please tag any commissions paid with flower tokens as [FT-C] or something similar that clearly indicates it is a Flower Token commission.
 
* Users who commissioned the art will not receive any flower tokens.
 
* Users who commissioned the art will not receive any flower tokens.
  
 
==Flower Token Queue==
 
==Flower Token Queue==
  
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'''Flower Tokens will be updated at least once a week by Mothcats admins.'''  
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'''Flower Tokens will be updated within 72 hours by Mothcats admins.''' 
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Do not update your balance before receiving the transaction log update. Users will be banned from Mothcats after 3 offenses.
 
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If it has been at least a week (seven days) since you have submitted something to our gallery and you have not received your Flower Tokens, please comment [http://floramisa.deviantart.com/journal/Flower-Tokens-3-0-608319228 here]. '''DO NOT TAG ANYONE'''.
 
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{{Mothcat Market Guide Navbox}}
 
  
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If it appears a submission was forgotten by the admins, please inquire about it in '''#public-questions''' on Discord or [https://www.mothcats.com/info/helpdesk the help desk] {{Mothcat Market Guide Navbox}}
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[[Category:Mothcat Market]]
 
[[Category:Mothcat Market Guides]]
 
[[Category:Mothcat Market Guides]]
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[[Category:Mothcats Featured Guides]]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 16 June 2022

DISCLAIMER! A Mothcats.com account is required to participate in the Mothcats ARPG. In addition, all participants automatically agree to the Species Terms and Conditions. Cheating and failure to comply with these terms will result in an automatic ban from the ARPG.

About Flower Tokens

Flower Tokens are Mothcats currency earned from drawing and participating in events. All Flower Tokens and inventory transactions are tracked by your Mothcats Site Account. All members are required to register for the website to participate in Flower Token and inventory-related activities. 

Types of Flower Tokens

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 Copper Flower Token, the basic unit
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 Silver Flower Token, worth 10 Copper Tokens.

Retired after the introduction of the website.

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 Gold Flower Token, worth 10 Silver Tokens.

Retired after the introduction of the website.

Flower Tokens Version 4.0

Flower Tokens 4.0 (introduced June 2022) is largely the same as version 3.0. The main changes have been in simplifying listed token reward values and streamlining certain guidelines, with minor changes in the overall reward values.

What you can expect from 4.0:

  • Removal of award “ranges” in favor of a single value
  • Background bonuses are now elaborated upon
  • Polished pieces are clarified to receive a 1.25 x multiplier
  • Painted pieces are clarified to receive a 1.25 x multiplier
  • Rates for reused art/YCHs and bases have been simplified

Earning Flower Tokens

Flower Tokens can be earned from drawing Mothcat and subspecies-related art.

  • Mothcats admins manually distribute Flower Tokens through our website
  • Please wait at least 72 hours after a piece has been accepted into the gallery to inquire about token distribution
  • Flower Tokens can be earned for Mothcat-related personal art, commissions, and trades
  • Flower Tokens cannot be purchased with real-life currency
  • Flower Tokens can be spent at certain Mothcats shops
  • Your current amount of flower tokens can be viewed here

To earn Flower Tokens as a commissioner OR as a participant of a collaboration:

  • For commissioned works, your role as a commissioner must be added in the “Other Participants” module of the gallery submission page by the artist
  • For collaborations, your role and that of your collaboration partner must be added in the “Collaborations” module of the gallery submission page
  • If these are not stated, you will not earn credit for the piece and editing will be done only at an admin’s discretion

To receive flower tokens for an offsite commission, submit the commission to this prompt on the website

  • This prompt is only for artists who are not registered on the website. We will not value member artwork through this prompt!

Flower Token Reward Rates

Patterned backgrounds only count towards the "abstract background" bonus if they have multiple colors or significant character reference elements (color palettes, eye/mouth/paw details, etc) and will be awarded at the valuer’s discretion.

All values listed below are measured in Flower Tokens. All values round up after all calculations are complete (0.5 tokens → 1 token).

Artists determine whether their pieces qualify for “Painted,” “Polished,” and “Detailed Scenic Background” bonuses.

Headshots are considered any Mothcats/subspecies art that include up to the head and mane, regardless of the presence of wings.

Busts are any art that incorporates body below the mane, such as the upper torso and shoulder.

Fullbodies are roughly any art that incorporates around 70% of the character or more. Hiding the character behind other objects or characters may cause the art to be valued as a bust at the valuer’s discretion.

Digital and Traditional Artwork

Tokens are awarded per Mothcat in a drawing.

Digital and Traditional Artwork Amount Awarded Bonus (if applicable)
Colored Shading
Sketch Headshot 0.5 1 0.5
Bust 1 1.5 0.5
Full Body Chibi 1.5 1.5 1
Full Body 2.5 2 1
Clean Lines or

Lineless

Headshot 1 2 1
Bust 2 2 1
Full Body Chibi 2 2 1
Full Body 3 3 2
Animations Varies. (Generally awarded per frame, as outlined above.)
Painted Drawings in a painterly style. Are valued like lined and colored submissions

(+ shading, if it applies), but given a 1.25x multiplier

Polished Pieces that have an above average level of effort (determined by the artist) receive a 1.25x multiplier

(stacks with painted if both apply)

Backgrounds Abstract/Reference Scenic Detailed Scenic
3 5 8

Writing and Poetry

All written submissions receive 5 FT for every 500 words (or 1 FT for every 100 words). To receive tokens rewards for stories, a word count must be included in the “Flower Tokens Awards” module of the gallery submission page.

Crafts and Other Physical Items

The amount of FT awarded for crafts and other physical items varies, depending on the size and detail of the submission. By default, all crafts earn at least 3-5 FT. Feel free to contact an admin if you believe you should receive more for a craft piece, as we do not have experience with every type of media and the effort it takes.

F2U/P2U Bases and YCH's

Original F2U/P2U bases drawn by the artist will earn rewards as outlined above. All "blank" YCH bases do not receive rewards. The value of YCH or “reused” artwork is halved but may earn less if a significant portion of the art is reused at the valuer’s discretion.

Rewards are halved for using another artist's base relative to what they would normally receive (eg., a colored fullbody base would receive 3 FT instead of 6 FT). This includes official Mothcats bases.

Miscellaneous Rewards

Mothcats encourages interactions between members. Commissioning, art trading, and collaborating with others to draw/write/craft Mothcats earns the following:

Category From You to Others From Others to You
Commissions As outlined above. Half of the artist's rewards.
Trades 0
Gifts 0
Collabs As outlined above, split evenly between the collaborators.

Flower Token Commissions

Users may commission others using flower tokens via the Trading Post but should keep the following in mind.

  • Members may receive flower tokens as a form of payment for commissions but will not receive flower token rewards in addition to the commission payment.
  • Please tag any commissions paid with flower tokens as [FT-C] or something similar that clearly indicates it is a Flower Token commission.
  • Users who commissioned the art will not receive any flower tokens.

Flower Token Queue

Flower Tokens will be updated within 72 hours by Mothcats admins. 

If it appears a submission was forgotten by the admins, please inquire about it in #public-questions on Discord or the help desk Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "127".

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