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Salon Guide

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Updated in general for the move to site, as well as a few changes that weren't reflected here- OA salon updates, mostly. The ticket system has also been added in regards to trade appraisals.
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Information in this page relates to [httpshttp://www.deviantartmothcats.com/mothkitteninfo/journal/Ayana-s-Beauty-Salon-696292139 salon Ayana's Beauty Salon], both Self Service and Official Artist.
In general, unless stated, the royal "Mothcat" is used in this This guide- this guide also applies to subspeciesall species seen on [http://www.mothcats.com Mothcats.com] unless otherwise noted.
== Salon Limits ==
In general, regardless of the nature of the salon, a Mothcat character must remain recognizable to the original design. These rules apply to both Self Service and OA Salons- if a user is suspected to be trying to alternate between salons to get around limits, service may be denied.
=== Themed Designs ===
A "themed" Mothcat character is any Mothcat character with a theme name provided at the start of the description on the masterlist entry. This generally includes Official and Guest designs, but some older MYO Mothcats characters may also have themes. ''If the theme is not in Mothchivemasterlist, the cat is not considered "themed", even if a theme was providedon creation.''
A "themed" Mothcat character must remain that theme- the interpretation of the theme may change, but it cannot be removed. As such, major design overhauls may be permitted if it clearly shows the spirit of the theme, but minor changes may be rejected if they're removing the theme.
Design elements of a "themed" Mothcat character may still be considered in the case of particularly extreme salons- some design elements should still be kept.
=== Unthemed Designs/Design Only ===
"Unthemed" Mothcats character are generally MYO Mothcatscharacters, who have no design name above their designer credits in Mothchivethe masterlist. Even if a theme is provided on MYO use, if it is not seen in Mothchivethe masterlist, the Mothcat character is considered "unthemed" for salon purposes.
An "unthemed" Mothcat character must remain visibly recognizable to their original design. In the case of multiple salons, the first design of the Mothcat character is used to judge recognizablilityrecognizability. However, the perceived theme of the Mothcat character may be changed freely, as long as the design remains recognizable.
Factors considered include colorschemescolor schemes, markings and traits.
== Species Differences ==
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As most Subspecies do not have formal "applied" traits, Eggscences may be used to add "applied" traits.
==== Bumblebuns ====
"Applied" traits cannot be added to the Crown marking, and the Crown marking must remain red, although the exact hue/shade may be adjusted slightly. The Crown marking shape may not be changed.
 
Bumblebuns require applied traits to be listed on Masterlist in the same way as Mothcats, and cannot freely use applied traits on creation (other then their by-default translucent wings), but only need Eggsences for them to be added like any other Subspecies.
==== Flowerbuns ====
All pre-existing markings can be recolored with dyes without needing extra items. Markings can be removed by coloring them with the same color as the surrounding fur. Removed markings cannot be restored without the use of a [[Dye|Marking Primer]]!
====New Markings====
New markings can be added to Mothcats characters using [[Dye|Marking Primer]], in addition to any required dyes for colors.
====Gradients====
Regular dyes only offer "flat" and "solid" recolors. To add gradients, an [[Dye|Essence of Rainbow]] must be used.
In the specific case of [[Mothcat Breeds|subbreed Mothcats]], Common TCs may be used to add up to a maximum of two breed-specific traits to that cat. Any breed-specific traits beyond two requires an Exclusive TC.
If a Self Service Salon is used to apply a TC to a cat and nothing else, or any other changes qualify as minor, the 1SFT 10 FT fee is not charged.
There is no hard limit to TC use, but trait changing will be considered in determining if a design is recognizable.
=== Appraisals ===
Self Service Appraisals may be requested for:
* Cats Characters you own, with no restriction* Cats Characters you don't own, but are either up for public trade or you are in private talks for, with the conditions of:
** You must be able to provide proof of the (potential) trade at staff request
** If the appraisal is being submitted publicly(through the appraisal prompt), it must have the permission of the current owner attached. (You *** Private appraisals can be obtained by using the Ticket system in the Mothcat Discord- start a ticket, provide all the information you would need for an appraisal normally, and request a salon staff member. Public appraisals are preferred- Private appraisals are also welcome to privately note staff about offered in this situation if permission cannot be obtained for some reason and the trade appraisalsis dependent on a design update being viable.)
** Users suspected of using this system to harass other members may be warned at staff discretion.
=== Design Reversions ===
In cases where you are reverting to the ''exact previous design'' of a catcharacter, you may request to use the previous art of the catcharacter, if applicable.* Previous designs/art are available on the catcharacter's chive pagemasterlist entry.
* Please use the desired art as your "new" base, and make it clear you're intending to switch back to that design.
* Staff may choose to deny art reversion requests, in the case of extreme ongoing issues or extenuating circumstances.
While Subspecies can have OA salons, OAs may decide on a case by case basis if they are willing to do a specific Subspecies.
OA Salons have unique Trait Change capscan use TCs, depending on the but what TCs can be used are limited per tier chosen- unlike self serve, they are not theoretically unlimited. They also offer purchasable trait upgrades that can be used in lieu of TCs. The amount the Mothcat character can be changed in general also depends on the tier chosen.
In summary:
* Portrait allows clothing , accessories and accessories companions to be attached, but no other changes may be made.* Basic Touch-Up allows some design changes, and one Essences, Common TC and Rare TCs may be used. Clothing , accessories and accessories companions may be added.* Simple Groom allows design changes, free swapping of Common Rare traitsin their level, and the use of up to one Rare TCTCs, and unlimited Essence/Applied Trait Voucher use. A Common-to-Rare trait upgrade can also be purchased. Clothing , accessories and accessories companions may be added.* Fancy Groom allows design changes, free swapping of same-rarity traits (other then breeds), the unlimited TC use of up to one TC of any rarity, a purchasable UR trait upgrade and two purchasable Common-to-Rare trait upgrades. There's also unlimited Essence/Applied Trait Voucher use. Clothing , accessories and accessories companions may be added.Clothing , accessories and accessories companions added through an OA salon become permanently attached to the cat.
== Design Updates & You ==
#Art of the updated design
#*For self service, you may forego this in favor of just the filled in Mothchive base.
#('''For Self Service for Mothcatsand Bumblebuns''') An updated, '''filled in''' Mothchive base
#*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'''.
Click "Save".
===The Image Tab===
'''(For Self Serve) For Mothcatsand Bumblebuns''', upload the '''filled in''' Mothchive base. '''For subspecies''', upload the updated art of the character.
Enter in the '''deviantArt username''' of the designer(s) of the character, as well as the artist(s) who either drew the image or 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 deviantArt 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.
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