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* '''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</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 as a "prompt" [https://www.mothcats.com/worldprompts/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 "submit promptnew submission" button...
** ...and fill out the form with your submission URL and any comments as necessary.
** Then click the "Submit" button!
*** 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!
=== 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 ====
** 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>
=== Quests ===
* Quests will be handled on-site via the prompts systemas submissions.
* However, commenting to start certain quests will remain on dA.
** These quests include:
* 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/worldprompts/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 prompt quest and on any associated dA journal.** Once you're ready, click the "submit promptnew 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 ====
=== 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, as will submissions.* '''In order to claim any points you win,Submissions are on site''' submit a and located [https://www.mothcats.com/claimsprompts/new claimprompts?name=Bingo&prompt_category_id=4 here]!** Provide the URL for your submission comment in the URL field** Finally, add the prize itself Make sure to your claim!*** In the "Rewards" section, click "Add Reward"*** For "Reward Type", select "Currency"*** Under "Reward", select "Garden Points" from the menu*** Enter in the quantity of points you won** And click read the "Submit" buttondetails!
* Additionally, as mentioned above, the prize shop is now on site and fully automatic!
** '''To spend your hard-earned 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 will remain is now fully on dA and operate as usual.site!** '''In order to claim any prizes won,''' submit a More information can be found [https://www.mothcats.com/claimsinfo/new claimpawsitivity here]'''!*** Provide the URL for the comment proving you won '''To submit a prize in the URL field, and add any relevant commentary in the comments field.Pawsitivity entry:''' *** Finally, add the prize itself to your claimPawsitivity submissions can be found [https://mothcats.com/prompts/prompts?name=Pawsitivity&prompt_category_id=4/ here]!**** In Make sure to read the "Rewards" section, click "Add Reward"details!**** For "Reward Type", select "Item"**** Then, select the prize Prizes will be awarded manually by a market runner; you won from from the menu!*** And click the "Submit" button!do not need to take any additional action.
=== Amity Park ===
* Will remain on dA and operate as it is nowusual.** 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 an admina 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]]
