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The === You Will Need: ===# Art of the finished design you want to submit# ('''For Mothcats''') A '''filled in''' Mothchive base -OR- art from commissioning an OA for design help#* These bases can be found [https://mothcats.com/info/bases here]!#* Remember when filling out the base <u>not</u> to '''edit the lineart''' (except in the case of disabilities) <u>or</u> '''add eyeshine'''.#* ('''If attaching accessories''') Note that while approval process provides all admins a chance images and art commissioned from OAs can show attached accessories, the Mothchive base cannot. === To Submit: ===* Navigate to the entry of the MYO Slot you wish to use on the Mothcats.com site.** You can view your owned slots [https://mothcats.com/characters/myos here]!* Click "Submit MYO Design" in the sidebar.* Click the "Create Request" button.You will now have input a <u>draft</u> of your MYO submission! You can spend as much time working on designs this draft as you like before submitting it. <gallery widths="200" heights="200">File:BeginMYODesign.png|Start HereFile:MYO_Landing_Page.png|MYO Landing Page</gallery> === The Comments tab ==='''If you would like to obtain a [[Salon Guide|portrait salon]] ''before they '' your character is added to the masterlist''', specifically note that you are approved submitting your design as pre-approval for a portrait. Otherwise, you do not need to add anything here. Click "Save". <gallery widths="200" heights="200">File:Comments_Tab.jpg|The Comments Tab</gallery> === The Images Tab ==='''For Mothcats''', upload the group'''filled in''' Mothchive base <u>unless</u> you have masterlist-suitable art from an OA, acting such as a checksportrait salon or commissioned design help. '''If you would like to obtain a portrait salon first,''' upload your approval image here instead, with a note in the comments as mentioned above. If you have separate approval art-- finished art of the design, which you would previously have submitted to the deviantArt gallery for approval-and-balances system provide a link to avoid mistakes it in the Approval Image Link field. Note that this image <u>may</u> depict accessories-- however, note that these will '''not be official''' until you have attached them to the character after approval process. '''For subspecies''', upload the finished art of the design here. This should be the art that you would previously have submitted to the deviantArt gallery for approval. Enter in the '''Mothcats site username''' of the designer(s) of the character, as well as the artist(s) who either drew the image <u>or</u> filled in the Mothchive base. You can add additional usernames by clicking the plus sign to the right of each row. If a designer or artist ''does not'' have a Mothcats site username, enter in a URL in the second box in the row. Only enter information into one field or the other, not both. You do not need to provide credit to the artists of the Mothchive base itself. Click "Save". <gallery widths="200" heights="200">File:Images_Tab.jpg|The Images Tab</gallery> === The Add-Ons Tab === Step 1If you intend to apply any items to your MYO-- for instance, Trait Changes or essences-- select them here. '''Do not''' select accessories to apply at this time unless they are being <u>permanently attached</u> as part of commissioned OA MYO assistance, a portrait, or similar, in which case you '''must''' do so. You will be able to add other items to the character's inventory immediately upon approval. Click "Save". <gallery widths="200" heights="200">File: Add_Ons_Tab.jpeg|The Add-Ons Tab</gallery> === The Traits Tab === Click the "Traits" tab. * '''For Mothcats''', first select the character's subtype. For instance (and most commonly,) this will be "Standard". Upload ** Then, click "Add Trait" and select one of the design character's traits. ** Repeat this until all of the character's traits are listed. ** For eyes, remember to your gallery list '''both''' the appropriate traits for the eye type ''and '' pupil type! ** '''(NEW)'''tag Coat type <u>does</u> need to be listed! ** When entering in applied traits, state in the title as "[Unapproved]extra info" box '''where they occur, in broad terms''' (for instance, "Mane", "Antennae", "Markings") * '''For subspecies''', the species and subtype will already be set. Include Select the following form in your 'rarity "subspecies".** ''artist's descriptionFor Flowerbuns''': <syntaxhighlight>*** Click "Add Trait" and select the "Flower Type " trait. *** In the "Extra Info" field, type in the name of MYO: the flower, plant, or fungus the Flowerbun is based upon.Proof of Ownership: **** If appropriate, you may provide the scientific name in italic (Black out sensitive information <code><i><nowiki><i> </i></nowiki></i></code>) tags.***** Note that this does not impact the text within the form field, and will only display properly on the Flowerbun's masterlist entry once approved. **** If you have used a fictional flower, plant, or fungus, simply enter <code><i>Fictional Flower/Fungus/Plant</i></code> as neededappropriate.) * Click "Save". <gallery widths="200" heights="200">Original DesignerFile: Traits_Part_1.png|Traits Tab Pt. 1Theme NameFile: (Optional)List of Traits_Part_2.jpg|Traits Used: Tab Pt. 2</syntaxhighlightgallery> === Step 2: Submitting === Check the information you've entered on each tab. When you're ready to submit, click the "Status" tab... ...And click "Submit Request"! === Approval ===Once you've confirmed your submission, it will be added to the MYO submission queue. It will then be reviewed by the Mothcats admins. If there are issues with your submission, it will be returned to draft form with admin comments-- at which point you can make any necessary changes. Again, you can take as much time as you need when working on drafts. Similarly, if you requested pre-approval for a [[Salon Guide|portrait salon]], upon approval your submission will be returned to draft form with an admin comment indicating it is pre-approved. Note that though the design is pre-approved, the character is '''not official at this point''', and will need to be submitted again once you have obtained a portrait commissioned from an OA. '''Upon being accepted, your submitted MYO will be incorporated directly into the masterlist!''' You can now use your new character within the group! Additionally, we '''strongly recommend''' submitting approved designs to the [[https://www.deviantart.com/mothcats/gallery/56337000/approved-myo-designs Approved MYO Approval Center and Approved Designs]] gallery folder. in the group!
[http://staFor characters who were approved through this process but not added to the masterlist, follow this procedure to register them.sh/01tupsf88twe Mothcat Base (PSD)]
'''Volunteers''': [http://arquerite.deviantart.com/ Arquerite] or [http://fanface.deviantart.com/ fanface] <syntaxhighlight>Subspecies: (Mothcat/Mothkitten)Link to Approved MYO: (If it's not in In the galleryURL field, it won't be accepted)Original Designer: List of Traits Used: </syntaxhighlight>'''Only registered MYO designs will be added to [http://mothchive.deviantart.com/ Mothchive]. By neglecting enter the link to register your Mothcat/subspeciesapproved, you automatically forfeit the right to transfer ownership of the designbut unregistered, participate in [http://mothcatmarket.deviantart.com/ MothcatMarket] with the design, be eligible for Mothcat of the Month, count the design towards ownership achievementsMYO.'''
'''Essentially''': Unregistered MYO designs are not officially recognized by In the group and comment box, state that you won't be able would like to participate in anything event-related with register the designMYO.
More information about Additionally, on the Mothcats "Comments" tab, provide a link to your approved MYO design service can be found at [http://fav.me/d9jt10r this link], and on the "Masterlist Image" tab, upload the '''filled in''' Mothchive base or, if applicable, art commissioned from an OA.
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{{See also|Mothcats Trait Information}}
[[Mothcats]] is a closed species owned by {{Floramisa}} on deviantART.com, meaning they cannot be created and used freely within the group. Make-Your-Own Slots are available for purchase and as participation prizes for various group events. Slot owners are able to make one (1) Mothcat based on the rarity of the slot they own.
== Slot Types ==
There are several types of MYO slots available in for Mothcat creations, based on the [[Mothcats Trait Information]] page. All prices are in USD and remain consistent between sales (the prices never change).
{| class="wikitable"
!Slot Type
!Cost
!Trait Limitations
!Availability
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|Event
|$7
|Event traits only.
|MYO events
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|First-Time Owner (FTO)
|$7
|Common traits only.
|Regular MYO sales
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|Common
|$10
|Common traits only.
|Regular MYO sales, Patreon, ARPG/event prizes
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|Rare
|$25
|Up to 2 rare traits per slot.
|Regular MYO sales, Patreon, ARPG/event prizes
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|Ultra Rare
|$75
|Up to 1 ultra rare and 2 rare traits per slot.
|ARPG/event prizes, sales on special occasion
|Exclusive/Variant
|$100
|1 Exclusive trait per slot, only.
|ARPG/event prizes, sales on special occasion
|}
* Earning them as prizes in Mothcats events and/or ARPG
* Winning them from Birthday and Easter eggs [[Surprise Egg|Surprise Eggs]]
* Winning them in group contests and raffles
* There is no limit to how many MYO slots a single user can own
* '''Slots may not be resold, traded, or gifted (including having per the status listed on their entry in the [https://mothcats.com/myos MYO slot designed for the purpose of trading)''' masterlist]
* Designs may not be blatantly referenced from copyrighted/licensed characters
* Slot owners may commission other artists to design their Mothcats for them
== Official Artist Design Service ==
Mothcats offers a special design service run by a set of group-sponsored guest artists, otherwise known as Mothcats Official Artists. It is possible to commission or even request an MYO designed for free by one of the Official Artists.
More information about the Mothcats MYO design service can be found at [http://fav.me/d9jt10r this link].
== MYO Approval & Registration Process ==
<nowiki>**</nowiki> All MYO-related questions should be noted posted to the #ask-admins channel in our [httphttps://mothcats.deviantartdiscord.com/ Mothcats groupinvite/011MzuJD7gO07WYbG discord server] or noted to the [http://mothchivemothcats.deviantart.com/ MothchiveMothcats group] on deviantART. **
=== Step 3: =Accepted but Unregistered Characters ==After approvalPrior to the implementation of the above system, '''download''' the required Mothchive base and ''characters made with MYO slots were first approved as one step and 'fill in your design'then'': added to the masterlist as another step.
=== Step 4You will need: ===# Your approved MYO submission in the [https://www.deviantart.com/mothcats/gallery/56337000/approved-myo-designs Approved MYO Designs] gallery# ('''NoteFor Mothcats''') A ''' Mothchive the filled in ''' Mothchive base with-OR- art from commissioning an OA for design help -OR- art commissioned from an OA as part of a [[Salon Guide|portrait salon]]#* These bases can be found [https: //sta.sh/2eckkezhdy6?edit=1 here]!#* Remember when filling out the base <syntaxhighlightu>not</u>Stash Link to Base: '''edit the lineart''' (Saved as transparent PNGexcept in the case of disabilities)<u>or</u> '''add eyeshine'''.Link to Approved MYO: #* ('''If itattaching accessories''s not in the gallery, it won't be accepted)</syntaxhighlight>Note that while approval images and art commissioned from OAs can show attached accessories, the Mothchive base cannot.
=== Step 5: Obtain a Dedicated MYO Slot ===If you '''can't open PSD files, note ONE''' of At the following volunteers the form below[https: //mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=MYO+Kiosk&prompt_category_id=4 MYO Kiosk], submit a request.
Once this request is reviewed, an admin will create a special MYO slot on the site '''Notethat can only be used to register the approved design''': The ownership transfer restriction on the design will not officially begin until after it has been registered and uploaded to [http://mothchive.deviantart.com/ Mothchive].
== Official Artist = Register the Design Service ===Mothcats offers a special design service run by a set of group-sponsored guest artistsFrom this point, otherwise known as Mothcats Official Artists. It is possible follow the guide to commission or even request an submitting a MYO designed for free by one of the Official Artistsabove.
== Disclaimer ==
The only thing we ask is that the owners of these characters do not claim that their design is part of the Mothcats closed species on deviantART.
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