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Newb nomination was inspired by Lady Evelyn Nyht when she was gifted her very first Soquili, Ever Sacrifice. At first, we were thinking to host the newb nomination monthly, but decided on it being every three months. We would be taking applications between the 15th and the end of the month with a limit of 10 applications. So there is no favoritism, the choice will be randomized.

What classifies them as a newb is either they don't own any Soq breeds or co-own (this is a blanket co-ownership with no restrictions) at least one. Anyone is allowed to nominate, but they cannot nominate themselves. Unfortunately, it's difficult to keep it from being taken advantage, but if that happens and they're caught they will be banned from the charity and reported to the Soquili mule.

But what will they win? We are sincerely hoping that one dream Soquili would be created from their quest thread. However, we don't want the colorists to be forced to make a mutant or heavy-edited Soquili (in case winner has only one quest), so one of the common - uncommon breeds colored using the newb's favorite colors or themes.

How will the colorists find out about the newbs favorite colors or themes? We've set up a thread in our charity's guild called "Soquili Center" with a form that would be filled out by any Soquili newb. But this thread will also be useful for people looking to co-own with any Soquili newb as well, and will hopefully come in very handy.

We did ask Felmino and Cajmera about this idea and the response we got was very positive. Felmino felt that it would also be great for some of the current owners to reference to when choosing owners for third basket, co-owns, etc. Celeanor is even willing to offer the funds she gets from her trading post to our charity like she did for the quest account Soquili had.

To summarize, we're asking you if this event can be held and if the colorists would be interested in working on the gifted Soquili. To make it easier for the colorists, they can alternate on who would be working on the newb nomination Soquili for that month, which is held every three months. We're asking your permission as well as asking if you could discuss this idea with the colorists.

It seems we're both thinking the same idea. The only reason I mentions tossing favorite colors, themes, and breeds, was to save colorists from having too much work from gifting a Soq for the nominated person. Especially if they're a mutant that can only be achieved through bribes.

[link] Basically, the system we have set up encourages the newbs to participate in the main thread or get to know the other newbs we've accumulated in the Questline Charity Guild. The form we have for the newb nomination does include the option to link a quest.

Though I do like the idea of rewarding some of the loyal questers, I also don't want to have the newbs feeling disheartened that regulars or current owners are the favorites. Not to mention that I still get that giddy feeling every time I look at Ever in my teepee and remember how I got her. I've always been a stickler that kindness can be rewarded, but how can it be when you don't push yourself forward?

On that note, since talking to several of the newbs in Questline Charity, they've all talked about the slight discomfort they felt in the main thread. So the charity guild is another place for them to chat at their own pace. Not to mention that you can recognize the determined ones just because they keep coming back even after earning their first Soquili to share the joy with others and make future newbs comfortable.