Mica's posts
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Lina: What will be insane is the people collecting all the commons and their colors! :vanora_shock: THEY ARE AMAZING.
@Saeyra: MAKE SURE THEY ARE WARM. When I getm y set here, I need to make sure they don't overheat. XD
@Saeyra: MAKE SURE THEY ARE WARM. When I getm y set here, I need to make sure they don't overheat. XD
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Saeyra: Yeah...it's 'bout to get hella cold there! :vanora_sweat: poor you.
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Kaderin Triste: Yeah, people are just assholes. :( It's sad but true, it's hard to find the gems in there who will be considerate towards everyone!
Posted in Event Roundup: Autumn Block Party Feedback
Posted 7 years ago
Ooh, I agree with some of the suggestions here. But here's my two cents to expand on my thoughts. Before you read it though, please know that I appreciate everyone involved in crafting the event and that I honestly, totally enjoyed myself! :vanora_icon:
What sorts of things did you like about the event?
CONCEPT
I liked the concept. Like, a lot. It was a really neat way to introduce people to the NPCs and essentially the world that is Voltra and having the ability to interact with them is great. Also, personally I don't actually know much about the lore, but it's cool you guys decided to expand on this.
COMMUNITY
Any event that is cooperative or requires everyone to band together is amazing. It brings the community closer, more incentive to post and just kind of pumps everyone up, y'know? But I agree with Okios here, the staff and writers did a lot of heavy lifting and seeing their hard work and teamwork come together was honestly very enjoyable for me!
ITEMS
I really like the added influx of accessories! The idea to make the event items the NPCs is also cool! :D People love NPC clothing and this is no exception!
CONTESTS
The design contests are always fun! I enjoyed the art contest as well, but I think sticking to the autumn theme was a great idea for the direction of the contests. :]
GOLDSINK
This is mostly in agreement with Okios' post as well... awesome person over there pretty much summed up my feelings. I don't think it was too expensive either, especially initially for the main set without the recolors.
READING
Honestly, the length was fine, content was fine! It was well written and showed you more about the NPCS. For me, I wasn't that intially interested in getting to know them and that hasn't changed. But I can appreciate the time, effort and execution of this concept, so I can say I liked it. I don't think it was mandatory to read either(cept for the trivia contests but dur), so that was great. :)
POST FORMAT
The first thing I thought of honestly was the front posts. The banner and graphics were totally fine, but the way it's formatted felt lacking! This is all from memory but it was the banner first, then the NPC introduction/block of text(NOT A PROBLEM IN MY OPINION). But then it kind of plainly shifted onto the next subject, which was the not so clear contest details.
For example, in Vanora's art contest you guys said something like, autumn theme while capturing the personalities of the NPCs. But to be honest, it was in one small paragraph and way too easy to overlook. (And I did overlook it, I just get paranoid and reread everything to make sure I was entering correctly + looking over the theme.)
AGAIN, will agree with Okios on the Prize formatting. It's much more exciting to visualize the prizes in a fancy format, I already got excited with the mock-prize list Okios did on their post with the icons and stuff! But yeah, clearer formatting and playing around with colors(but easy to read!), sizing and overall set up can go a long way! Especially for the people who didn't want to read, they could've just skipped that part and gone over to the actual event contests/festivities.
REWARD SYSTEM
This is regarding the "reach page so and so to unlock an item!" I...wasn't too sure about this. It felt a bit.. like, forced. You "have" to post on the event thread pertaining each NPC, so and so. I'm not sure if just one megathread would have been better, but because of the amount of NPC threads, it was pretty overwhelming. I couldn't contribute much and I feel a little bad, but it just wasn't my thing. And that's perfectly fine! Just my two cents here.
ITEMS + SHOP
I will also note that most of the items are well pixeled, save for a few some. An example of this is, I consider Vanora's belt, Velvet's earrings and Vivienne's flower well done, but then we have Vontell's book (for example in the VC's chosen color). You know that the spine of the book is shortcake but then the beige on the front cover is... an "off" beige. There's also not a lot of shading on the front cover-which I mean I get it, it's a plain cover but it could use more textures on it to give more dimension and also bring out the color beige on it. This applies to the lighter colors because the darker ones don't really need the extra texture. (So I TOTALLY understand why it wasn't shaded to begin with)
Another thing for me is I always prefer FEWER items but better quality! It will go a long way since it's easy to clutter up your avatar with a buncha event items(And we all know that feel). More items also mean that it will be harder for the newbies in the future to collect, as opposed to less.
And yeah, a central event shop would've been extremely convenient...and more of a quality of life upgrade. I didn't mind it too much though because it was their own specific items but this is more of a suggestion for future items! =)
CONTESTS
While I loved the contests, new, more or different ones could totally be added! I will refer to Sweet Violet's post up there, more contests for the other aspects of art like writing, photography and yes, AVATAR CONTEST! (The coloring contest was super neat too. O_O)
Are there any aspects you'd like to see repeated in future mini or regular events?
Hrm, no specific thing comes to mind.
To wrap this post up, I just wanna say... I TOTALLY ENJOYED IT. :D I loved the theme, too! I hope I didn't offend you guys cause I really appreciate and SEE all the hard work you guys put out. It's no easy task to set that up, also on all those event threads, too! Like, holy cow!
You also typed up in-character responses, that's a real shoutout to the writers out there. :D It's a good first mini event! You set the bar tho, WE HAS EXPECTATIONS NOW. :vanora_heart:
What sorts of things did you like about the event?
CONCEPT
I liked the concept. Like, a lot. It was a really neat way to introduce people to the NPCs and essentially the world that is Voltra and having the ability to interact with them is great. Also, personally I don't actually know much about the lore, but it's cool you guys decided to expand on this.
COMMUNITY
Any event that is cooperative or requires everyone to band together is amazing. It brings the community closer, more incentive to post and just kind of pumps everyone up, y'know? But I agree with Okios here, the staff and writers did a lot of heavy lifting and seeing their hard work and teamwork come together was honestly very enjoyable for me!
ITEMS
I really like the added influx of accessories! The idea to make the event items the NPCs is also cool! :D People love NPC clothing and this is no exception!
CONTESTS
The design contests are always fun! I enjoyed the art contest as well, but I think sticking to the autumn theme was a great idea for the direction of the contests. :]
GOLDSINK
This is mostly in agreement with Okios' post as well... awesome person over there pretty much summed up my feelings. I don't think it was too expensive either, especially initially for the main set without the recolors.
READING
Honestly, the length was fine, content was fine! It was well written and showed you more about the NPCS. For me, I wasn't that intially interested in getting to know them and that hasn't changed. But I can appreciate the time, effort and execution of this concept, so I can say I liked it. I don't think it was mandatory to read either(cept for the trivia contests but dur), so that was great. :)
What do you think could be improved on?
POST FORMAT
The first thing I thought of honestly was the front posts. The banner and graphics were totally fine, but the way it's formatted felt lacking! This is all from memory but it was the banner first, then the NPC introduction/block of text(NOT A PROBLEM IN MY OPINION). But then it kind of plainly shifted onto the next subject, which was the not so clear contest details.
For example, in Vanora's art contest you guys said something like, autumn theme while capturing the personalities of the NPCs. But to be honest, it was in one small paragraph and way too easy to overlook. (And I did overlook it, I just get paranoid and reread everything to make sure I was entering correctly + looking over the theme.)
AGAIN, will agree with Okios on the Prize formatting. It's much more exciting to visualize the prizes in a fancy format, I already got excited with the mock-prize list Okios did on their post with the icons and stuff! But yeah, clearer formatting and playing around with colors(but easy to read!), sizing and overall set up can go a long way! Especially for the people who didn't want to read, they could've just skipped that part and gone over to the actual event contests/festivities.
REWARD SYSTEM
This is regarding the "reach page so and so to unlock an item!" I...wasn't too sure about this. It felt a bit.. like, forced. You "have" to post on the event thread pertaining each NPC, so and so. I'm not sure if just one megathread would have been better, but because of the amount of NPC threads, it was pretty overwhelming. I couldn't contribute much and I feel a little bad, but it just wasn't my thing. And that's perfectly fine! Just my two cents here.
ITEMS + SHOP
I will also note that most of the items are well pixeled, save for a few some. An example of this is, I consider Vanora's belt, Velvet's earrings and Vivienne's flower well done, but then we have Vontell's book (for example in the VC's chosen color). You know that the spine of the book is shortcake but then the beige on the front cover is... an "off" beige. There's also not a lot of shading on the front cover-which I mean I get it, it's a plain cover but it could use more textures on it to give more dimension and also bring out the color beige on it. This applies to the lighter colors because the darker ones don't really need the extra texture. (So I TOTALLY understand why it wasn't shaded to begin with)
Another thing for me is I always prefer FEWER items but better quality! It will go a long way since it's easy to clutter up your avatar with a buncha event items(And we all know that feel). More items also mean that it will be harder for the newbies in the future to collect, as opposed to less.
And yeah, a central event shop would've been extremely convenient...and more of a quality of life upgrade. I didn't mind it too much though because it was their own specific items but this is more of a suggestion for future items! =)
CONTESTS
While I loved the contests, new, more or different ones could totally be added! I will refer to Sweet Violet's post up there, more contests for the other aspects of art like writing, photography and yes, AVATAR CONTEST! (The coloring contest was super neat too. O_O)
Are there any aspects you'd like to see repeated in future mini or regular events?
Hrm, no specific thing comes to mind.
To wrap this post up, I just wanna say... I TOTALLY ENJOYED IT. :D I loved the theme, too! I hope I didn't offend you guys cause I really appreciate and SEE all the hard work you guys put out. It's no easy task to set that up, also on all those event threads, too! Like, holy cow!
You also typed up in-character responses, that's a real shoutout to the writers out there. :D It's a good first mini event! You set the bar tho, WE HAS EXPECTATIONS NOW. :vanora_heart:
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Lina: :vanora_sweat: ...You make.. a really good point... I did not think of it like that. LOL I'm excited to see the designs of the winners come up tho. :vanora_heart:
@Saeyra: WTF Y U DO THIS. You should post pics of 'em in the pet thread- there's one around I'm sure.
@Saeyra: WTF Y U DO THIS. You should post pics of 'em in the pet thread- there's one around I'm sure.
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Saeyra: Nope but they're fairly common on these sites, we're sure to see more animal themed items. A lotta people been asking for pandas, cats and I think birds? But there's a buncha cat people here, I can't imagine it not happening!
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Saeyra: Oh-oh a stray. Mhmm. 
Wait, woah you need cat ears to make this super realistic LOL.
Hey since you so graciously typed it out for me, I'm gonna use some of those: "I love it that you are hanging out with me in my shop, Saeyra. My best friend, my buddy of buddies."
:vanora_xd: :vanora_xd:
Wait, woah you need cat ears to make this super realistic LOL.Hey since you so graciously typed it out for me, I'm gonna use some of those: "I love it that you are hanging out with me in my shop, Saeyra. My best friend, my buddy of buddies."
:vanora_xd: :vanora_xd:
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Saeyra: Hue, you feel like a hobo in my shop. /pokes. Where's dat store, huh, friend? HUH?
Posted in The Sandbox [Art] ⇒ Shop: CLOSED ⇄ Freebies: OPEN
Posted 7 years ago
@Lina: Yeah I agree! :vanora_heart:
Plus it was some much needed accessories. :vanora_glasses:
@Kaderin Triste: DEAR GODS. D: That's messed up. Also, bahaha are they really that lazy to at least grab a roll of toilet paper? O_O Mica is amazed... it's a workplace, too! Like c'mon man!
Plus it was some much needed accessories. :vanora_glasses:
@Kaderin Triste: DEAR GODS. D: That's messed up. Also, bahaha are they really that lazy to at least grab a roll of toilet paper? O_O Mica is amazed... it's a workplace, too! Like c'mon man!
Posted in Hey all
Posted 7 years ago
@Aranthal: It brings me great joy to see someone hath dragged their other half to the site as well. :vanora_heart: Hue. Welcome to Voltra! I'm sure you'll find it comfy here
Posted in Tam I am
Posted 7 years ago
@UtterlyWeird: Hiya! As everyone's said yup, we do pings and no email notification.
BUT FIRST. Welcome to Voltraaaa! :D I hope hope you enjoy it here and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask me! I will be very happy to help!
:vanora_sun:
Also, a writer! OMG. I am so excited, that's awesome! I can't wait to see your work around! :vanora_heart:
BUT FIRST. Welcome to Voltraaaa! :D I hope hope you enjoy it here and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask me! I will be very happy to help!
:vanora_sun:Also, a writer! OMG. I am so excited, that's awesome! I can't wait to see your work around! :vanora_heart:
Posted in Show off your avatars!
Posted 7 years ago
:vanora_icon: Am pretty happy with my avatar so far! I'm still biding my time for more items/colors.. but what makes me the most excited is color schemes and seein' whack combos or just complimentary ones!
Posted in Overwatch
Posted 7 years ago
GUYS THE NEW ZENYATTA SKIN HOLY CRAP OH MY GOD I NEED IT.
*Heavybreathing*
omgomgomgomg. D:
That asid, mm boi that Sym, Mcree, Reaper and Torb skin pretty damned fine too. How am I gonna pick between voltra event and OW event? ;w;
*Heavybreathing*
omgomgomgomg. D:
That asid, mm boi that Sym, Mcree, Reaper and Torb skin pretty damned fine too. How am I gonna pick between voltra event and OW event? ;w;
Posted in What is the last thing you drew?
Posted 7 years ago
The lasst thing I drew was some OC art for Hubby. >w>
savemefromhands ;w;
savemefromhands ;w;