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The approval For characters who were approved through this process provides all admins a chance but not added to have input on designs before they are approved for the groupmasterlist, acting as a checks-and-balances system to avoid mistakes in the approval process. === Step 1: === Upload the design follow this procedure to your gallery and '''tag the title as "[Unapproved]"'''. Include the following form in your '''artist's description''': <syntaxhighlight>Type of MYO: Proof of Ownership: (Black out sensitive information as needed.)Original Designer: Theme Name: (Optional)List of Traits Used: </syntaxhighlight>=== Step 2: === Submit the design to the [[MYO Approval Center and Approved Designs]] gallery folderregister them.
=== Step 4: ==='''Note''' Mothchive In the filled in base with: <syntaxhighlight>Stash Link URL field, enter the link to Base: (Saved as transparent PNG)Link to Approved your approved, but unregistered, MYO: (If it's not in the gallery, it won't be accepted)</syntaxhighlight>.
=== Step 5: ===If you '''can't open PSD filesIn the comment box, note ONE''' of state that you would like to register the following volunteers the form below: MYO.
'''Volunteers''': [http://arquerite.deviantart.com/ Arquerite] or [http://fanface.deviantart.com/ fanface] <syntaxhighlight>Subspecies: (Mothcat/Mothkitten)Link to Approved Once this request is reviewed, an admin will create a special MYO: (If it's not in slot on the gallery, it won't be accepted)Original Designer: List of Traits Used: </syntaxhighlight>site '''Only registered MYO designs will that can only be added to [http://mothchive.deviantart.com/ Mothchive]. By neglecting used to register your Mothcat/subspecies, you automatically forfeit the right to transfer ownership of the approved design, participate in [http://mothcatmarket.deviantart.com/ MothcatMarket] with the design, be eligible for Mothcat of the Month, count the design towards ownership achievements.'''.
'''Essentially''': Unregistered MYO designs are not officially recognized by === Register the Design ===From this point, follow the group and you won't be able guide to participate in anything event-related with the designsubmitting a MYO above.
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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).
* 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
== MYO Approval & Registration Process ==
<nowiki>**</nowiki> All MYO-related questions should be posted to the #ask-admins channel in our [https://discord.com/invite/011MzuJD7gO07WYbG discord server] or noted to the [http://mothcats.deviantart.com/ Mothcats group] . ** === 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 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 a <u>draft</u> of your MYO submission! You can spend as much time working on 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 [[httpSalon Guide|portrait salon]] ''before'' your character is added to the masterlist''', specifically note that you are 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 '''filled in''' Mothchive base <u>unless</mothchiveu> you have masterlist-suitable art from an OA, such as a portrait salon or commissioned design help.deviantart'''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-- provide a link to 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. '''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.com 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 ===If 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". ** Then, click "Add Trait" and select one of the character's traits. ** Repeat this until all of the character's traits are listed. ** For eyes, remember to list '''both''' the appropriate traits for the eye type ''and'' pupil type! ** '''(NEW)''' Coat type <u>does</u> need to be listed! ** When entering in applied traits, state in the "extra info" box '''where they occur, in broad terms''' (for instance, "Mane", "Antennae", "Markings") * '''For subspecies''', the species and subtype will already be set. Select the rarity "subspecies".** '''For Flowerbuns''':*** Click "Add Trait" and select the "Flower Type" trait. *** In the "Extra Info" field, type in the name of the flower, plant, or fungus the Flowerbun is based upon.**** If appropriate, you may provide the scientific name in italic (<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 deviantARTthe 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 appropriate. * Click "Save". <gallery widths="200" heights="200">File:Traits_Part_1.png|Traits Tab Pt. 1File:Traits_Part_2.jpg|Traits Tab Pt. 2</gallery> === 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 Designs] gallery in the group! == Accepted but Unregistered Characters ==Prior to the implementation of the above system, characters made with MYO slots were first approved as one step and ''then'' added to the masterlist as another step.
=== Step 3You will need: ===After approval, # Your approved MYO submission in the [https://www.deviantart.com/mothcats/gallery/56337000/approved-myo-designs Approved MYO Designs] gallery# ('''downloadFor Mothcats''' the required Mothchive base and ) A '''fill filled in your ''' Mothchive base -OR- art from commissioning an OA for designhelp -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 <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 images and art commissioned from OAs can show attached accessories, the Mothchive base cannot.
=== Obtain a Dedicated MYO Slot ===At the [httphttps://stamothcats.shcom/01tupsf88twe Mothcat Base (PSD)prompts/prompts?name=MYO+Kiosk&prompt_category_id=4 MYO Kiosk], submit a request.
Additionally, on the "Comments" tab, provide a link to your approved MYO, and on the "Masterlist Image" tab, upload the '''Notefilled in''': 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]base or, if applicable, art commissioned from an OA.
== 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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