[Horse BC/IT] Yggdrasil Gen [HIRING + WINTER EVENT - pg 24]

Opening event theme? <3

Final Fantasy (any)	9.3%	[ 5 ]
Kingdom Hearts (any)	7.4%	[ 4 ]
Pokemon (any, but esp. gen 1)	11.1%	[ 6 ]
The World Ends With You	5.6%	[ 3 ]
Okami	11.1%	[ 6 ]
Tolkien (esp. LotR), and/or The Elder Scrolls (any/all), and/or Game of Thrones	29.6%	[ 16 ]
Nature/Naturals	25.9%	[ 14 ]
Total Votes:			[ 54 ]

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Hiring Ongoing

Information on first page of thread (top 4 posts).
Please PM forms or requests (if there are no forms) to the shop mule, this account.

Now also seeking templatists for templating manes, tails, and/or wings (payment in gold and/or items). Please PM the shop mule with an example of your work or for more details!

Winter Event Schedule!
December 4 - January 12

December 4 - January 12: Create-Your-Own
December 4 - January 4: Advertising Contest
December 20 - December 22: Winter Solstice Mini-Event
December 24: Holiday Giveaway: Winter Sweets Series
December 25 - January 5: 12 Days of Christmas
December 31 - January 1: New Year's Giveaway: Winterscape Series
January 5: Unlimited Custom Raffle
Win Limit: max. 6 per person

Winter Plush Makeables (Create Your Own)!
December 4 - January 12

Two plush versions:
New Version
Old version
Download the CYO Cert

Color and edit! (Edits will be converted as well)
Keep plushes for yourself, gift them to friends, or trade them!
Through December and January, several plushes will be converted to adult horses!
Post completed, certed plushes in the thread or PM them to the shop mule (Yggdrasil Genesis)!
Note: Plushes are unisex! Plush-owners may choose the gender.


Color and edit! (Edits will be converted as well)
Keep plushes for yourself, gift them to friends, or trade them!
Through December and January, several plushes will be converted to adult horses!
Post completed, certed plushes in the thread or PM them to the shop mule (Yggdrasil Genesis)!

Table of Contents
01 . . . . . introduction & updates
02 . . . . . hiring colorists!
03 . . . . . hiring: certists, general & thread managers, event manager, templatists
04 . . . . . some works in progress
05 . . . . . [reserved]
06 . . . . . [reserved]
07 . . . . . [reserved]
08 . . . . . [reserved]
09 . . . . . [reserved]
10 . . . . . [reserved]
11 . . . . . [reserved]
12 . . . . . [reserved]
13 . . . . . template & edit progress log!
14 . . . . . templates & releases [to-do list]
15 . . . . . shop images [to-do list]



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Hiring Ongoing

Information on first page of thread.
Please PM forms or requests (if there are no forms) to the shop mule, this account.

Now also seeking templatists for templating manes, tails, and/or wings (payment in gold and/or items). Please PM the shop mule with an example of your work or for more details!

Winter Event Schedule!
December 4 - January 12

December 4 - January 12: Create-Your-Own
December 4 - January 4: Advertising Contest
December 20 - December 22: Winter Solstice Mini-Event
December 24: Holiday Giveaway: Winter Sweets Series
December 25 - January 5: 12 Days of Christmas
December 31 - January 1: New Year's Giveaway: Winterscape Series
January 5: Unlimited Custom Raffle
Win Limit: max. 6 per person

Winter Plush Makeables (Create Your Own)!
December 4 - January 12

Two plush versions:
New Version
Old version
Download the CYO Cert

Color and edit! (Edits will be converted as well)
Keep plushes for yourself, gift them to friends, or trade them!
Through December and January, several plushes will be converted to adult horses!
Post completed, certed plushes in the thread or PM them to the shop mule (Yggdrasil Genesis)!
Note: Plushes are unisex! Plush-owners may choose the gender.

Sample cert:

Winter Advertising Contest!
December 4 - January 4
5 points: each day of advertising (post in-thread to confirm)
1 point: each additional (non-confirmation) post made in the shop thread
10 points: for each person you refer to the shop thread
+5 points: if someone you referred decides to apply for/work with the shop
1 point: each create-your-own plush you make
+2 points: each CYO plush you gift to a friend

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1st place: 1 unlimited custom
(Choose gender, single-stage or growing, any breed or mix, any edit level, can be mutant)

2nd place: 1 limited custom
(Choose gender, single-stage only, any edit level, no mutants)
(Permitted breeds: unicorn, feather-winged, deer, insect/fairy-winged, standard, or a mix)
*** Note that feather, insect, or fairy wings may be unique
*** Winter mutations (frost, ice) ARE permitted

3rd place: 1 semi-custom
(Choose gender, single-stage only, choose EITHER body colors/markings OR specific edits)
(Permitted breeds: unicorn, feather-winged, deer, insect/fairy-winged, standard, or a mix)
*** Note that feather, insect, or fairy wings may be unique
*** Winter mutations (frost, ice) ARE permitted

Other participants with 50+ points: Entered in a free raffle for 3 light-edited non-custom horses that may be kept or gifted to friends

All participants: Entered in a free raffle for 3 unedited horses to be gifted to friends


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Hiring Colorists!

Seeking to hire at least 1 full-time colorist and at least 1 editing colorist. Payments to colorists come from the shop mule for shop-run events (auctions, raffles, etc.) and are made per pet completed; payments will come from individual customers for colorist-run events (individual flatsales, customs, and breedings). Gold will be sent once the pet is finished. Non-editing colorists will only make unedited pets, whereas editing colorists should be able to make both edited and unedited pets.



Requirements:
- Art software that can handle layers, layer groups, layer effects such as multiply and overlay, and clipping masks
(Suggested programs: Paint Tool SAI, Adobe Photoshop 7.0 or later)
- Willingness to both give and accept suggestions/constructive critique to and from other staff
- Creativity! Imagination! <3

Editing Colorist Requirements:
- Please see unediting colorist requirements
- Ability to make clean lines, understanding of shading, and ability to work well with the template (ex. soft-shading and cel-shading don't mix)
- Ability to design and make at least some of the following edits: hair, wings, horns, jewelry, elements, fur, feathers, clothing, mecha, horse tack, etc.

Unediting Colorist Requirements:
- Ability to make interesting pet designs that do not require edits
- An understanding of the basics of color, and the ability to put together colors in appealing combinations



The "responsibilities" are flexible, so don't worry if you can't do them every month. :3 You can choose to be full-time (or part-time) for only certain months of the year (ex. winter & summer holidays).

Full-time Editing Colorist Responsibilities:
- Open at least 1 breeding slot OR 1 flatsale per month (i.e. 2-3 pets per month)
- Create 2+ edited pets per major shop event, unless an exception is made (sickness, final exams, etc.)
- Open customs at will
- Open flatsales at will

Full-time Unediting Colorist Responsibilities:
- Open at least 1 unedited-only breeding slot OR 1 flatsale per month (i.e. 2-3 pets per month)
- Create 3+ unedited pets per major shop event, unless an exception is made (sickness, final exams, etc.)
- Open unedited-only customs at will
- Open unedited-only flatsales at will

Part-time Colorist Responsibilities (Editing & Unediting):
- Create 3+ pets per major shop event, unless an exception is made (sickness, final exams, etc.)
- Open breedings at will
- Open customs at will
- Host other events at will if approved by shop management
(Pretty much work whenever you want -- we only ask that you help with shop events whenever you can. heart )



Colorist Payment:
- Breedings --- 100%
- Flatsales --- 100%
- Customs --- 90%
- Paid Raffles --- 100% if shop event raffle, 90% if individual raffle
- Auctions --- 80% (edited only)
- Bribes --- 100%% (edited only)

Non-editing colorists cannot hold auctions or bribes (because the pets from these events would be edited). Part-time colorists cannot open flatsales, paid raffles, auctions, or bribes unless pre-approved OR as part of a shop event.




Staff Perks:
In addition to standard payment, staff earn points for each pet completed. These points can be turned in for various staff perks, such as free pets, auction slots, and bribe slots. This include chimeras ("mutant" pets) and will include rare breeds in the future. All staff members can also make/receive a "freebie" pet for each shop event that is held.



We ask for 1 or 2 examples. <3 If you are hired, you can keep or give away any of the adult minis you make (the base below -- adult minis are considered pets in the shop). You can keep or give away any of the plushies you make, whether or not you are hired (these are not considered pets in the shop, but may be converted to full-size adult horses). Plushes are also used in holiday events. There is no limit to the number of minis or plushes that you can make.




Sample Lines:
Download the adult mini-male lines here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wnv1qwavsw6wdin/trial.psd
Download the plushie lines here:
New Version
Old version

If you are applying as an editing colorist and choose to use this base, please show an example of a mane/hairstyle and shading.

If you are applying as a non-editing colorist, please do not shade the base.



Directions: Please complete the following form by either post (in this thread) or a PM to this account!

[size=18]Colorist Application![/size][quote][b]Your (nick)name?:[/b]
[b]Editing or non-editing?:[/b]
[b]Full-time or part-time?:[/b]
[b]Link to art gallery?:[/b]
[b]Any other examples?:[/b]
[b]Any notes?:[/b] [/quote]

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NOTE: ALLLLLLLL staff positions come with staff perks



Hiring Certist!

Seeking to hire at least 1 certist -- probably 2, maybe 3 if need arises! Payments to certist come from the shop mule and are made per cert completed. Payment tentatively set to 1,000 gold per cert version, so if there's a 3-stage pet (bloom, foal, adult) with a cert adjustment (ex. ownership change), that would result in a payment of 4,000 gold. Payment may be increased based on workload and demand.

Requirements:
- Adobe Photoshop is, unfortunately, a must (due to features that are not available in most other programs, ex. layer features and effects such as emboss). Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and later should be sufficient, but CS5 and CS6 are strongly recommended.
- Willing to give feedback and suggestions/planning shop events! <3

Directions: Please complete the following form by either post (in this thread) or a PM to this account!

[size=18]Certist Application![/size][quote][b]Your (nick)name?:[/b]
[b]Do you have certing experience?:[/b]
[b]Any certed examples?:[/b]
[b]Any notes?:[/b] [/quote]

Hiring Thread/General Manager!

Seeking to hire at least 1 thread manager/general manager! You'll be responsible for monitoring the thread (and well, helping to keep it alive if necessary) as well as keeping track of participants in advertising events. Payments will be monthly and will be a multiple of 10,000 gold (currently tentatively set to 30,000 per month). Payment may be increased based on workload and demand.

Requirements:
- None, really, except the ability to be active on Gaia and in this thread |D; And one question: have you had managerial experience?
- Also willingness to help with shop planning and event ideas!

Directions: Please complete the following form by either post (in this thread) or a PM to this account!

[size=18]Thread Manager/General Manager Application![/size][quote][b]Your (nick)name?:[/b]
[b]Have you worked as a manager before?:[/b]
[b]If so, at which shop(s)?:[/b]
[b]Any notes?:[/b] [/quote]

Hiring Event Manager!

Seeking to hire 1 or 2 event managers! Your task will be to help monitor, administer, and proctor "official" shop events, games, and contests (including judging) -- an example of an "official" event would be a Halloween event, as opposed to a flaffle run by an individual colorist. Doing this for ALL events is NOT required, so you are not barred from participating if you choose not to administer/judge. Planning shop events and brainstorming is also involved and much appreciated! Payments are tentatively set to 10,000 gold for small events (ex. flatsales and raffles) and 20,000 for big/long events (ex. art contests, RP/story contests, auctions).

Requirements:
- None, really, except the ability to be active in the shop 8D; And a question: have you had event manager experience in Gaia B/Cs?
- Event planning please? *MAKING HOPEFUL EYES AT YOU*

Directions: Please complete the following form by either post (in this thread) or a PM to this account!

[size=18]Event Manager Application![/size][quote][b]Your (nick)name?:[/b]
[b]Have you hosted/administered B/C events before?:[/b]
[b]Do you have management experience?:[/b]
[b]What shop(s) have you worked for?:[/b]
[b]What is your time zone?:[/b] (ex. EST = GMT -5)
[b]What time(s) are you available?:[/b] (ex. weekends only, nights, mornings, certain months of the year, erratic schedule, etc.)
[b]Any notes?:[/b] [/quote]

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Stage 1 (unisex) + stage 2 male + stage 3 male!



Works in Progress:

Advertising contest prize (stallion):


Female counterpart, stone mare:

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Templates
_____ Adult Male ----- 100% complete
_____ Adult Female ----- lineart done
_____ Foal Male ----- lineart done
_____ Foal Female
_____ Unisex Stage ----- 100% complete

Stock Edits
_____ Male mane #1 ----- 100% complete
_____ Male mane #2 ----- lineart done
_____ Male mane #3 ----- sketch
_____ Male tail #1 ----- sketch
_____ Male tail #2 ----- lineart done
_____ Male tail #3
_____ Male fetlocks
_____ Female mane #1 ----- 100% complete
_____ Female mane #2
_____ Female mane #3
_____ Female tail #1
_____ Female tail #2
_____ Female tail #3

Cervine Edits
_____ Male cloven hooves
_____ Female cloven hooves
_____ Female antlers #1 ----- lineart done
_____ Female antlers #2 ----- lineart done
_____ Male antlers #1 ----- lineart done
_____ Male antlers #2
_____ Female ears ----- lineart done
_____ Male ears ----- lineart done
_____ Tail #1 ----- lineart done
_____ Tail #2 ----- lineart done
_____ Tail #3 ----- lineart done

Unicorn Edits
_____ Horn #1 ----- 100% complete
_____ Horn #2
_____ Horn #3
_____ Tail #1 ----- sketch
_____ Tail #2 ----- sketch

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Template Additions

[_] Adult Male Hairstyles
_____[_] 1. short, straight
_____[_] 2. short, wavy
_____[_] 3. short, curly
_____[_] 4. medium, straight
_____[_] 5. medium, wavy
_____[_] 6. medium, curly
_____[_] 7. long, straight
_____[_] 8. long, wavy
_____[_] 9. long, curly
_____[_] 10. braid
[_] Adult Female Hairstyles
_____[_] 1. short, straight
_____[_] 2. short, wavy
_____[_] 3. short, curly
_____[_] 4. medium, straight
_____[_] 5. medium, wavy
_____[_] 6. medium, curly
_____[_] 7. long, straight
_____[_] 8. long, wavy
_____[_] 9. long, curly
_____[_] 10. braid
[_] First Release ----- July 2013
_____[_] 1. feather wings #1
_____[_] 2. straight spiral horn
_____[_] 3. leonine tail #1
_____[_] 4. leonine tail #2
[_] Second Release ----- August 2013
_____[_] 1. feather wings #2
_____[_] 2. faerie wings #1 (bee)
_____[_] 3. faerie wings #2 (dragonfly)
_____[_] 4. faerie wings #3 (butterfly #1)
[_] Third Release ----- August 2013
_____[_] 1. feather wings #3
_____[_] 2. faerie wings #4 (butterfly #2)
_____[_] 3. faerie wings #5 (beetle)
[_] Fourth Release ----- August 2013
_____[_] 1. water tail #1
_____[_] 2. water fin set #1
[_] Fifth Release ----- September 2013
_____[_] 1. cloven hooves
_____[_] 2. flag tail #1 (males only)
_____[_] 3. flag tail #2 (females only)
_____[_] 4. antler set #1 (males only)
_____[_] 5. small antler set #1 (females only)
_____[_] 6. ear, face, leg feathering edits
[_] Sixth Release ----- November 2013 [remove?]
_____[_] 1. cloven hooves
_____[_] 2. feathering edits
_____[_] 3. hornset #1
_____[_] 4. hornset #2
_____[_] 5. coat edit
[_] Seventh Release ----- December 2013
_____[_] 1. cloven hooves
_____[_] 2. arrowtail #1
_____[_] 3. arrowtail #2
_____[_] 4. hornset #1
_____[_] 5. hornset #2
_____[_] 6. membrane wings #1
_____[_] 7. membrane wings #2

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[_] World Map
[_] Landmarks & Key Locations
_____[_] 1. Yggdrasil
_____[_] 2. Root Gates // Soul Cairn
_____[_] 3. Winter Kingdom
_____[_] 4. Summer Kingdom
_____[_] 5. River of Stars
_____[_] 6. Brunhilde's Keep
_____[_] 7. Endless Well
[_] Layout Images
_____[X] Title
_____[_] Banners
_____[_] Header
_____[_] Sidebar
_____[_] Yggdrasil Blossoms