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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]] for more information.* So, for instance, '''including the procedure for a self-service salon might look like''':** Obtain an appraisal! (If needed.)** Then, once you are ready to submit your design, go to your character's masterlist entry.** Click the "Update updated Design" link in the sidebar.** Fill out each page, making sure to upload the updated base, attach any and all items you are using-- as well as the FT fee-- and updating traits if necessary.*** As you work, make sure to save your inputs on each page!** When you are ready, submit your design update to the queue for approval!** Upon being accepted, your design update will be incorporated directly into the masterlist!* '''For an OA salon:'''** Commission an OA for your salon!** When ready, navigate to your character's masterlist entry and click the "Update Design" link in the sidebar.** Fill out each page as aboveGuide, making sure to upload the final OA art for your character.*** As you work, make sure to save your inputs on each page!** When you are ready, submit your design update to the queue for approval!** Upon being accepted, your design update will be incorporated directly into the masterlistmore information!
==== Dubious Potions, Essences of Enigma, and other random trait modifiers ====
== Market ==
aaa=== 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).** '''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 these 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 new steps to make a trade might look like''':** 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** One of the participants creates a new trade,*** Selects their trade partner from the list of users,*** And fills out this form in the comments section (this can also be found on the "New Trade" page):<pre>Trade Agreement: Link to the listing or other proof of discussion!What's Being Traded: OPTIONAL-- only required if there's something being traded not recognized by the site-- for instance, art!</pre>*** And then selects items and/or characters and/or currency as appropriate.*** Then sends the trade!** The other participant will be notified on-site and prompted to fill out their side of the trade.** Again, each side will need to confirm their side of the trade, and then confirm again once they have each confirmed once to finalize the trade.** After that, provided no characters are involved, the trade will automatically process, and 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 can do so at the [https://www.deviantart.com/mothkitten/journal/Quest-Bulletin-696291909 Quest Bulletin].* '''To start a quest,''' start by either commenting on dA for the above quests or by browsing the on-site [https://www.mothcats.com/prompts/prompt-categories?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!** Once you've found a quest (and commented on dA to start it if necessary), make sure you read all relevant rules and information!*** This information will be in the details for each quest and on any associated dA journal.** 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!** '''NOTE:''' <u>You will still need to submit your piece to the FT Queue in order to be awarded FT for it!</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.** This 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, can be found [https://mothcats.com/info/bingo here]!* Registration for both personal and community prompts (not to be confused with the site function!) will remain on dA as they are now.* '''Submissions are on site''' and located [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Bingo&prompt_category_id=4 here]!** Make sure to read the details!* Additionally, as mentioned above, the prize shop is now on site and fully automatic!** '''To spend your points, go [https://www.mothcats.com/shops/1 here]!''' ==== Migrating your Existing Points ====* '''If you have points from prior to the site,''' 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 bank! === 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]'''!* '''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 operate as usual.** Changes to your inventory, such as bait use, or the addition of a companion in the event 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!** As before, you can recycle items rarity 1-6 except for ''any openable item'' (this includes eggs!) If in doubt, check the item in your inventory-- 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!* '''To recycle an eligible item,'''** Go to your inventory and click on the item you want to recycle.** Click the "Recycle Item" header.** When ready, click the "Recycle" button.** Your Junkyard Points will be automatically credited to your bank!* Additionally, the prize shop is now on site and fully automatic!** '''To spend your points, go [https://www.mothcats.com/shops/10 here]!''' ==== Migrating your Existing Points ====* '''If you have points from prior to the site,''' 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]]
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