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* General inventory management, including record-keeping, is now managed by the site itself.
** Which is to say: you will no longer need or be expected to update your own bank or transaction log going forward.
** Additionally, inventories are automatically categorized by item type!
* Currencies, such as [[Flower Token Tutorial|Flower Tokens]], and items will enter your bank as:
** A reward for a submission
* '''If you have an existing Mothcat Bank''' that you want to migrate to the new site:
** You should first make sure your bank, especially your transaction log, is up-to-date!
** Stop by the [https://www.deviantart.com/mothcats/journal/Bank-Migration -Station -841060200 Migration Station] and the migration team will help you out! === Stacks ===* Items stack fully-- if you have preexisting "stacks" from before this was implemented, '''unstack them at the [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Inventory+Kiosk&prompt_category_id=4 Inventory Kiosk]!'''
=== The New FT Queue ===
* The [[Flower Token Tutorial|Flower Token]] Queue is now entirely on-site and '''<u>requires you to submit your pieces to it for valuing'''.** It can be found as a "prompt" [https:<//www.mothcats.com/world/prompts?name=&prompt_category_id=5&sort=category '''here''']u>.
* Each contributor to a collaboration, trade, and both commissioner and commisionee will need to submit separately in order to receive their FT.
* Further rules and information can be found in the details of the promptsubmission listing.
* In exchange for this, once your piece(s) are valued, your rewards will be delivered <u>automatically to your bank</u>!
* '''To submit your piece(s) to the FT Queue for valuing:'''
** It can be found [https://www.mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=&prompt_category_id=5&sort=category '''here'''].
** Make sure to read through the details! They contain the relevant rules and information to submit.
** Once you're ready, click the "new submission" button...
** ...and fill out the form with your submission URL and any comments as necessary.
** Then click the "Submit" button!
=== Stickers ===
*** For "Reward Type", select "Item"
*** Then, select the sticker you've qualified for!
** And submit!
=== Ranks ===
* [[Ranks]] are now treated, similarly to stickers, as non-transferrable "items" represented by badges, with their own [https://www.mothcats.com/world/items?item_category_id=17 category].
* This is so that rank updates can be awarded and logged easily and efficiently as well!
* '''If you qualify for a new rank, you should now submit a [https://www.mothcats.com/claims/new claim]'''!
** For the URL, enter a link to the [[ranks]] guide.
** In the comments section, state what rank you are petitioning for and what qualifies you for it, including links to proof.
** Finally, add the badge for that rank to your claim!
*** In the "Rewards" section, click "Add Reward"
*** For "Reward Type", select "Item"
*** Then, select the badge!
** And submit!
** Adding your character's name to their masterlist entry!
** Characters have an editable profile section!
** Initiating a character transfer via on-site utilities-- these must still be approved by an admin, but the process is now streamlined.
=== Character Inventories ===
* On that note, due to these changes, trackers as they exist in a mechanical sense-- to track individual characters' inventories and their logs-- will be integrated into the masterlist.
** This will be part of Each character in the purpose of masterlist has their own inventory! They can own their own items; you can transfer items from your inventory to the owner-editable profile section inventory of masterlist entries!any character you own from their inventory page.* As it stands, * Note that not all items cannot can be attached owned by characters; to characterssee which categories of items can be, check the [https://www.mothcats. However, we have a workaround using currencies-- Accessory Tokens and Companion Tokens-com/world/item- categories item categories] list!* '''In order to attach an item to track the respective attachments.a character''': ** When attached (or removed) Navigate to/from characters, the item(character's) in question will be logged masterlist entry** Click "Inventory" in the character's sidebar** Click "Show" next to the "Currency LogsYour Inventory"...** ...and Select the corresponding item removed from/added items you wish to your on-site inventory by an adminattach, then click "Transfer".* This means that, '''in In order to attach transfer an item to from a character:''': ** You go Navigate to the [http://fav.me/dbfl4qt character's masterlist entry** Click "Inventory Kiosk] as usual" in the sidebar** And provide a link Click the item you wish to your on-site profile transfer** Select with the checkbox the stack and to the masterlist entry , if relevant, quantity of the character(s) item you want wish to attach item(s) to in place of transfer** Click "Transfer".* Note that <u>clothing</u> and <u>companion slots</u> must still be attached through the prior bank and tracker[https://ID linkswww.mothcats.** Everything else is handled by an admincom/prompts/prompts?name=Inventory+Kiosk&prompt_category_id=4 Inventory Kiosk]!See there for further instructions.
== the MYO Slot Database ==
=== MYO Slot Conversion ===
* '''Your existing MYO slots''', as well as any slots you acquire later, '''will need to be converted by an admin into on-site MYO slots'''.
** To do this, take your link(s) with proof of ownership of the MYO slot(s) to the [https://www.deviantartmothcats.com/mothkitten/journalprompts/prompts?name=MYO-Exchange-+Kiosk-755511240 &prompt_category_id=4 MYO Kiosk]!
==== MYO Tickets and You ====
* MYO submissions are now handled on-site via this system.
* '''You can begin assembling a draft for a MYO submission''' by going to the MYO slot's page and clicking the "Submit MYO Design" link in the sidebar.
** For See the submission image, please upload the image of the character you would upload to the gallery for approval.*** However, for [[Make-Your-Own Slots (Mothcats, you must also include a link to the Mothcat on the base. Do so in the submission comments.** Enter in traits and select any additional items you are using as necessary.** As you work, make sure you save your inputs on each page!** When you are ready, submit your )|MYO to the queueSubmission Guide]] for more information!
* Upon being accepted, your MYO will be incorporated directly into the masterlist!
* The second role this system serves is to power salons. However, this only concerns the submission for approval and incorporation into the masterlist.
** For instance, appraisals remain on dA.
** Please see the [[Salon Guide|salon guide]] , including the updated Design Update Guide, for more information! ==== Dubious Potions, Essences of Enigma, and other random trait modifiers ====Rolls from Dubious Potions, Essences of Enigma, and any other similar items are now '''logged for you on the masterlist'''. As such, you don't need to provide proof of these rolls- you just need to state you're redeeming them while preparing the update. As previously, rolls need to be used before a character can continue to be used in the group. == Market == === Shops ===* Shops are now located entirely on-site; additionally, purchasing from them is now fully automatic!** That is, when you purchase an item, its cost is automatically deducted from your bank and the item placed in your inventory instantly (and all necessary logs made).* So* '''You can find all shops [https://www.mothcats.com/shops here]!'''* While most shops take FT, as you might be used to, there are also special shops that take other currencies!** For instance, the [[Community Garden]] prize shop, located [https://www.mothcats.com/shops/1 here], takes points earned from the garden (now, aptly, Garden Points.)* Like inventories, shop stocks are automatically categorized by item type. === Trading ===* The functional portion of trading (that is, the act of trading itself) is now located entirely on-site and automated!* The discussion element of trades-- such as comments and listings-- will remain as they are; the Trading Post on dA will continue its role as hub for instancethese activities, though the act of trading itself has moved.* Characters can also be traded using this interface!** Though in this case, a finalized trade must be approved by an admin before it processes.* So, '''the procedure for new steps to make a self-service salon trade might look like''':** Obtain an appraisal!Make a listing at the Trading Post (as usual)** Discuss terms with someone (as usual)** Go to the [https://www.mothcats.com/trades/open trade hub] on-site** ThenOne of the participants creates a new trade, once you are ready to submit your design*** Selects their trade partner from the list of users, go *** And fills out this form in the comments section (this can also be found on the "New Trade" page):<pre>Trade Agreement: Link to your characterthe listing or other proof of discussion!What's Being Traded: OPTIONAL-- only required if there's masterlist entrysomething being traded not recognized by the site-- for instance, art!</pre>*** And then selects items and/or characters and/or currency as appropriate.** Click * Then sends the "Update Design" link in trade!** The other participant will be notified on-site and prompted to fill out their side of the sidebartrade.** Fill out Again, each pageside will need to confirm their side of the trade, making sure and then confirm again once they have each confirmed once to upload finalize the updated basetrade.** After that, provided no characters are involved, the trade will automatically process, attach any and all items /currency be added to/removed from the participants banks as appropriate!*** If a character is involved, the trade will process once an admin has looked over and approved it. === Quests ===* Quests will be handled on-site as submissions.* However, commenting to start certain quests will remain on dA.** These quests include:*** Any quest that involves [[Crafting Tutorial|crafting]]*** [http://fav.me/dbno5rg Heart-to-Heartnose]*** [http://fav.me/dd1kdv9 Enchantment/Disenchantment]** These quests will then be submitted on site.* The remainder of quests will be posted exclusively on site.** Asking questions, etc. will remain on dA; you are usingcan do so at the [https://www.deviantart.com/mothkitten/journal/Quest-Bulletin- as well as 696291909 Quest Bulletin].* '''To start a quest,''' start by either commenting on dA for the above quests or by browsing the FT feeon-site [https://www.mothcats.com/prompts/prompt- and updating traits if necessarycategories?name=Quests quest listing].Note that the listing shows only categories at first-- you'll need to click the magnifying glass icons by the category name to see the quests in that category!*** As Once you work've found a quest (and commented on dA to start it if necessary), make sure to save your inputs you read all relevant rules and information!*** This information will be in the details for each quest and on each page!any associated dA journal.** When Once you are 're ready, click the "new submission" button...** ...and fill out the form with your submission URL and any comments as necessary.** Then click the "Submit" button!** '''NOTE:''' <u>You will still need to submit your design update piece to the queue FT Queue in order to be awarded FT for approvalit!</u> ==== the Quest Log ====* The quest log has been effectively incorporated into your generalized submission log. As a result, like the rest of your bank, it does not need to be manually maintained.** Upon being acceptedThis can be viewed on your profile under the "Submissions" link in the menu. === Community Garden/Improvement Bingo ===* '''Community Garden's information''', including the month's community prompt, your design update will can be found [https://mothcats.com/info/bingo here]!* Registration for both personal and community prompts (not to be incorporated directly into confused with the masterlistsite function!) will remain on dA as they are now.* '''For an OA salon:Submissions are on site'''and located [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Bingo&prompt_category_id=4 here]!** Commission an OA for Make sure to read the details!* Additionally, as mentioned above, the prize shop is now on site and fully automatic!** '''To spend your salonpoints, go [https://www.mothcats.com/shops/1 here]!''' ==== Migrating your Existing Points ====** When ready'''If you have points from prior to the site, navigate ''' comment [https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/740578884/4841331138 here] with a link to your on-site profile to have your standing point balance added to your characterbank! === Lotto and Pawsitivity === ==== Lotto ====* Due to low traffic, the FT and item lottos are shutting down. ==== Pawsitivity Corner ====* Pawsitivity is now fully on site!* '''More information can be found [https://mothcats.com/info/pawsitivity here]'''!* '''s masterlist To submit a Pawsitivity entry :''' ** Pawsitivity submissions can be found [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Pawsitivity&prompt_category_id=4/ here]!** Make sure to read the details!* Prizes will be awarded manually by a market runner; you do not need to take any additional action. === Amity Park ===* Will remain on dA and click operate as usual.** Changes to your inventory, such as bait use, or the "Update Design" link addition of a companion in the sidebarevent you are successful in taming one, will be manually handled by a market runner; you do not need to take any additional action. === Junkyard ===*Recycling items is now done from within your inventory and fully automated!* Fill out each page as above* As before, you can recycle items rarity 1-6 except for ''any openable item'' (this includes eggs!) If in doubt, making sure to upload check the final OA art for item in your characterinventory-- valid items have a "Recyclable" tag!** Recycling an item will give you its rarity worth in Junkyard Points! You can check items' rarities by consulting the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wE5d5-mJl7T8kBu2BgQpjVw8HJ2-CeqJswtGpnYu_X8/edit#gid=109961571 Item Database Spreadsheet].**Note that stacks will only return 1 item's worth of points, so you should unstack them at the [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Inventory+Kiosk&prompt_category_id=4 Inventory Kiosk] before recycling them!* As you work'''To recycle an eligible item, make sure '''** Go to save your inputs inventory and click on each page!the item you want to recycle.** Click the "Recycle Item" header.** When you are ready, submit click the "Recycle" button.** Your Junkyard Points will be automatically credited to your design update to bank!* Additionally, the queue for approvalprize shop is now on site and fully automatic!** Upon being accepted'''To spend your points, go [https://www.mothcats.com/shops/10 here]!''' ==== Migrating your design update will be incorporated directly into Existing Points ====* '''If you have points from prior to the masterlistsite,''' comment [https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/779290135/4842816865 here] with a link to your on-site profile to have your standing point balance added to your bank![[Category:Mothcats]][[Category:Mothcat Guides]]
