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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:16 pm


Hello!
I've come to the conclusion that, after a 4month+ art block... that I'd like to offer a new sort of... program.

The way I've always done growths is that as you're ready, you give me new information, you have new personality, new items that are important, etcetc... scars, you may loose an ARM. Who knows. xD Furthermore, my art ALWAYS gets better... I improve, generally... so one of the big pluses to me doing the art as you're ready for it is that you have more options to catch me at my best.

But after all this, I've decided to offer the option of having all your growths done ahead of time. For one, this keeps you out of the slot system. You send in all your information, for every stage, and I draw them as I get the time, all together. Later when you're ready to grow, you post in the growing up thread and tack on a note that you're in the pregrown program. Then I'll just grow your kid. The art will remain a surprise too, so you'll have that much.


The Pros:
No waiting... essentially. Thats about all you get. xD
The Cons: Older art styles, and more importantly you can't add on important information. I can give you the option of me editing out an arm or a leg if they so happen to loose one... but further than that, like wheelchairs, clothing changes, hairstyles... I can't.

So post which you'd like, Option1 or Option2.
Option1 is the way its always been done, and will be what you default to if you don't post.
Option2 is this new pregrown program. If anyone wants it, I'll post more information.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:30 pm


I prefer Option 1. Especially since I'm not always sure how my characters are going to develop... I mean, who knew Ala would end up looking like a boy when she was a toddler? And with premade art, I'd feel that it'd restrict the free flowing character growth.

Plus, you never know when a pissed off black dragon's going to come and eat your arm off.

The second option would be nice in less delay on waiting for art and getting to go ahead with the next stage reqs and such...

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:37 pm


I like Option 1 best myself since I never know what I am going to do with my people until I play with them IC and figure them out there. Ter and his piercings, Geia and his cross dressing, and Valens with his torn up clothing. Heh.

I like to play things by ear so the second option wouldn't work for me but I can see where some people would like it.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:46 pm


Option 1 is best for just about most people who don't always have a set plan until the day reqs and such are met (I am one of those). So much can change in between.

I guess you could always leave it open to the individual? Dunno it might be a pointless thought/suggestion.


Then again my opinion probably doesn't weigh in as much since I don't officially have my kidlet yet, but I still wanted to toss a couple of cents in there... <3

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:49 pm


I would have to agree with wanting Option 1. Though growths may be slower, I can't say that I would want all my art instantly done at once. I love seeing the art evolve.

Plus, though I generally have some idea how I want the character to be its never set in stone. Zyanya was always going to be the tough girl but she ended up much more goth than i originally planned. And sometimes new situations arise that i hadn't thought of or some life changing epiffiny could occur.

So i would definitely stick with option 1.
PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:51 pm


I like Option 1 better as I really don't know how things are going to go with ICly and Drez keeps me on my toes on what he wants. I do feel the same with Niki and Orpheus as I love to play things by ear as it is much more fun for me and keeps me moviated to keep rping.

One more think really don't mind if the art takes longer as I can wait for very cool Ara art!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:53 pm


I'd have to go with option 1. While I like to plan ahead a lot, my plans are also very volatile and change a lot XD so I'mma have to go with numbah 1 :3
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:45 am


Dare to be different! Option 2! surprised


...Actually, I personally wouldn't want that. But I'm sure somebody would. So, it's nice to have available. razz

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:21 am


I like option 1 becouse the character change when you rp and get influenced with other characters.

the option 2 would be good for no rp charactare, I have two but I rp them then I change my opinion about their evolution with their friends and influences teachers.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:08 pm


I have to be a sheep and go with option 1 because while I have a very good idea of where Fleur is going, I can't guarantee it won't change, and if he suddenly goes all butch uber male at young adult RP-wise, it wouldn't do to have him pre-drawn in a dress xd (I don't foresee this ever happening, but you get my drift)

But I agree with Pi that option 2 would probably be best for those who don't have RP requirements since their kids aren't likely to go through as many changes as those of us who do RP.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:56 pm



As with the crowd, I generally prefer Option 1, since I like to have the possibility of spur-of-the-moment change. Also because I'm really never sure where my characters will go until they get there.

However, there are times when people may have an idea where they want to go with a specific stage before the time comes (for example, I have a pretty idea of what kid!Arjuna will be like, even though I am nowhere near that).

Perhaps, as a sort of combo, people could submit forms at their leisure? That way Ara can draw whatever appeals most, and it will all get done. If people want to wait until they are absolutely ready, then they can change easily and such. If they want to get a jump on things, but get the art sooner, that works too. But it doesn't have to be a clear "it's A or B" choice, does it?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:36 pm


Hmm... Well.. On one hand it'd be nice to know that you won't be waiting on art for who know's how long. On the other hand, I never knew Kate would end up in a wheelchair and Aysel... I'm almost afraid to see what she evolves into. So... I'm going to go with Option 1.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:41 pm


Well. I would like to go with whatever option actually gets me art of my kids, so... If I'm allowed to divide it up,

I'd like option 2 for Quincey-Cathal and for Ai'shern. [As long as I get to fill out forms for them, I suppose?] Especially since I'm waiting on Ai'shern's growth to even be able to play Quincey.

and option 1 for Tyven, since I've worked so long at getting her req's filled.

No, option 2 for Tyven, as well. I already know what she's going to look like, and she's already heading into Teen, so she won't be doing much further changing.

I just want growths. xD;
PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:58 pm


I have to vote with Indu here: whatever will get art of my kids, whatever will get them grown, I want it.

Ideally, I'd want option 2 for Cleo. Her image has NEVER changed in my hand. For the other three - Lian, Teeu, and Emi - I would choose option 1. Emi SHOULD be number 2 as I have a crystal clear version of her in my head, but we have yet to come to an idea/conclusion of what her 'accident' is going to be when she's older.

Again - I just want to be able to further my kids and get their pictures.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:45 pm


Just FYI:
Both options ARE available. This is not an ultimatum where we will only have option 1 or option 2.

You do not need to tell me why you want option 1, I already know most of the reasons.

You are not a sheep for saying what you want, just because everyone else wants the same thing. You would only be following if you didn't even read it, just went with the bandwagon, so you can all stop that. xD

You also don't need to tell my why you don't want option 2 over option 1... I already kind of guessed, as you saw I put in pros and cons right there... and thats all I see people repeating.

This option isn't going to speed up anything as far as my art block goes. That is completely out of my control, however when I do come out of my art block the normal growths will be done... and these will be done after those.

This is just an option to try and PREVENT further situations like this from happening. That's all... So I don't think its going to be like Oh I sign up for option 2 and magically look! My kids have grown now!
There will be some lapsed time between when I can draw, how long it will take me to do ALL stages for a kid, and when you can start posting and getting growths more immediately.

Does that make sense?

Also please from here on out just tell me... "I want option 1/2" Unless you have a question or something that hasn't already been stated.

Thank you.

Edit: oh and yeah, you can have different options for different kids.
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