[Creation Space] Black Pearl Clarification

By Ow, 28th July 2020 10:33:59
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The Black Pearl



You need at least 60 days of seniority and 5 karma points to use the Black Pearl.

We want to clarify a few points regarding the proposals for the Creation Space.


Golden Apple


Using shadows:

You can use shadowing, but please keep it very light so that the images will fit with most backgrounds.


Cut out your edges more:

When we place the coats on a dark background, in some cases, there are stray light colored pixels around the drawing. This makes it impossible to use on a dark background.
Take a look at your coat on a white and on a black background, to get rid of any leftover smudges or pixels. Also, look a little further away at just the outline. Often, the coats have a smudge around the corners or along the border of the image.


Use the smudge or blur tool sparingly:

It's a pity to see a coat that has been worked on and then filtered with a blur filter, and it comes out all smudgy. It's also a pity to see a coat with smudge marks on one side and not the other.


Be careful when reformatting an image:

Sometimes we get drawings of "sausage horses" because the file has been altered, and the horse has been squashed or pulled in another direction. Also, avoid making your resolution too low and giving the picture a pixel art look.



Helios' Ray


Using brushes is allowed:

They can be used, but not in excess.
Seeing the same tree used four times in different backgrounds is starting to feel a bit repetitive, and it's also unfair. Since the aim of the Creation Space is to create things with your own hands, not to make photo manipulations. The same thing goes for photos.


Painting, blurring or smudging landscape pictures:

This is prohibited, and going forward, we may permanently ban players from the Creation Space for this.


Check the perspectives:

Please remember that the horse needs something to stand on. It's rather unusual to see a picture of a beautiful pond in the background while the horse appears to be floating in the middle of it.

The same goes for outer space, clouds, etc. The background should be usable for everyone, not just the Pegasus. Also, make sure the horses won't look like giants in the middle of a forest when you draw trees or other items.



Rules


Plagiarism is forbidden:

Plagiarism is taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own.
Respect the author's rights: don't steal images off the Internet; don't trace photos; don't use the basis of someone else if they have not given their authorization, preferably publicly.

You can draw inspiration from a style, a movement, or a coat without merely copying it. Use your imagination to express your unique personality and create something original.


Here's a quick recap of the things NOT to do in the Creation Space:

➞ Using 100% traced photos as a base for your work.
➞ Submitting AI-generated creations.
➞ Buying or selling a commission (purchased artwork).
➞ Drawing fanart (we don't ban players right away, but it could get us into trouble since we're monetizing it).

Players who submit an artwork not created by themselves, AI-generated, or plagiarized will be permanently banned from using the Black Pearl.

All the other rules still apply. Players who do not follow the rules are exposed to sanctions.



Before posting


On this topic you can:

➞ Learn more about the Black Pearl rules.
➞ Ask for help if you have difficulties to submit your creation.
➞ Post your work in progress and ask for artistic feedback.
➞ Post your creation and ask if it complies with the rules.


On this topic you CAN'T:

➞ Mock, ridicule, or accuse creations and creators.
➞ Ask for votes.
➞ Send suggestions or feedback. Those should be sent directly to Customer Support.
➞ Post excessive steps regarding your work to avoid flooding the topic.
➞ Report creations. For creations in the voting stage, use the Report feature. For creations in the game, please reach out to Customer Support.


You can promote your creations, or creations you voted for, on social media, using #HowrseBP. You can also promote your creations on your profile page.

Kind regards,
The Howrse Team
 
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By AthenaMinerva, 5th May 2021 14:34:27
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xanuage wrote:

Hi guys, I am having the same problem as many others in the thread.

My GA coat is 300 x 300 at 72dpi, transparent PNG with the frame included and not being obstructed by anything, etc etc, but is still said to not be the compulsory format.

Would anyone be willing to take a look at my file and tell me what I've done wrong? I've tried it with many different ppi and sizes and nothing seems to work. I'm at a loss and disappointed that the effort I put in might go to waste default smiley :'(


What application are you using to put your coat into the template? I used to do it in Apple's Preview App (I did the actual drawing in a separate app). That worked for a while but after an update to Preview, Howrse started saying there was a formatting issue. So your problem might be with the app you're using to format it.

Also, remember that the 300x300 px is the measurement for the inner (transparent) part where you put the horse. The template adds 50px to each side so that the final png should be 400x400 px
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By Retired breeder, 5th May 2021 23:50:00
how you get a golden horseshoe
By Retired breeder, 26th May 2021 18:19:44
For the Helios Template, do you have to fill in the area that was covered by the border of the template with more of the background?
By Retired breeder, 29th May 2021 13:08:19
default smiley :(
im only 74 days
By Retired breeder, 29th May 2021 13:09:19
sorry not 74 76 days of seniority
By Sauerkraut, 18th June 2021 08:49:50
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Hey there,

I‘m having trouble uploading my own coats because Howrse states that I‘m using the wrong format, even though I‘m pretty sure that I did everything correctly.

I‘m using Procreate on my ipad. Does anyone know another application or app where I can format the drawing?
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By EchOw, 18th June 2021 13:50:57
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[quote=1403697891][author]Sauerkraut[/author]Hey there, I‘m having trouble uploading my own coats because Howrse states that I‘m using the wrong format, even though I‘m pretty sure that I did everything correctly. I‘m using Procreate on my ipad. Does anyone know another application or app where I can format the drawing?[/quote:0]

Sorry to hear that you're encountering this issue. Please send a message through the 'Contact Us' option at the bottom of the page. In your message, please ensure you include the image you are trying to upload as well as error messages and any other information.
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By Retired breeder, 19th June 2021 01:44:10
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Retired breeder wrote:

default smiley :(
im only 74 days


This page is outdated. You only need 60 days of seniority to do the BP, as it says on the BP page.
By Retired breeder, 21st June 2021 14:31:00
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Love itdefault smiley (y)
By nash12, 21st June 2021 16:41:38
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[quote=1403697891][author]Sauerkraut[/author]Hey there,

I‘m having trouble uploading my own coats because Howrse states that I‘m using the wrong format, even though I‘m pretty sure that I did everything correctly.

I‘m using Procreate on my ipad. Does anyone know another application or app where I can format the drawing?[/quote:0]

For Howrse coats make sure you:
1.) Have the correct file name (must be in PNG)
2.) Have nothing crossing over the template, not a single pixel. You can put the template a layer above your drawing to help this be more effective.
3.) Your drawing must not have any filters in it or color or size changes to the template. Make sure your whole image (with the template) is 400x400 pixels in size.
4.) Your drawing has to have a specific RGB color profile on it, instead convert it to sRGB (I think?) and use the converted version instead.


I've never had to submit coats from an IPad, but instead I format it and put the template on with GIMP. I hope you're able to solve this!
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By kittygirl03, 25th June 2021 07:18:45
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I've probably asked this before (I'm so sorry if I have) but how soon do we find out if our coat/ray made it into the game?
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By Kipduif, 25th June 2021 15:59:32
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kittygirl03 wrote:

I've probably asked this before (I'm so sorry if I have) but how soon do we find out if our coat/ray made it into the game?

I believe 1 day before release? (correct me if I'm wrong).
You notice when you get your black pearl passes back when it is rejected. Also when you go to the creation space - my illustrations page you will see a red X next to your submission, or a green checkmark if it went through!
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By kittygirl03, 25th June 2021 18:30:51
Kipduif wrote:

I believe 1 day before release? (correct me if I'm wrong).
You notice when you get your black pearl passes back when it is rejected. Also when you go to the creation space - my illustrations page you will see a red X next to your submission, or a green checkmark if it went through!

Yup, I just checked my pass history and saw I got my black pearl passes back. Thanks!
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By Djirra_Nightshade, 26th June 2021 10:37:56
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I just noticed in the howrse bp message that they have a theme listed. Are you allowed to enter anything? Or does it have to fit the theme?
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By Shishi no Seirei, 26th June 2021 13:06:00
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Djirra_Nightshade wrote:

I just noticed in the howrse bp message that they have a theme listed. Are you allowed to enter anything? Or does it have to fit the theme?


Hi!

You can enter anything, but if you feel like going after a theme or challenge yourself, you can follow the theme-prompt posted in Howrses thread default smiley :) The prompts are not obligatory default smiley :)
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By Emerald01, 29th June 2021 20:54:48
I was wondering that, too. I'm pretty sick of the Japan/China themed things. (Like why would you make a horse look like Sailor Moon?) So I can submit anything, and it doesn't have to be Japan-themed?
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By Emerald01, 29th June 2021 20:58:01
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"Painting, blurring or smudging landscape pictures."

What does this mean? I would really like some clarification so I don't end up banned forever for something that seems perfectly reasonable to me.
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By Starynight, 30th June 2021 12:10:13
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Emerald01 wrote:

"Painting, blurring or smudging landscape pictures."

What does this mean? I would really like some clarification so I don't end up banned forever for something that seems perfectly reasonable to me.


It means you cannot take a photograph and edit it. Landscapes must be made from scratch.
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By nash12, 1st July 2021 20:15:52
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Emerald01 wrote:

"Painting, blurring or smudging landscape pictures."

What does this mean? I would really like some clarification so I don't end up banned forever for something that seems perfectly reasonable to me.

It also means the picture must be legible, It can't be just a gradient or a solid colored/blurry background.
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By Retired breeder, 6th July 2021 05:02:00
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Sauerkraut wrote:

Hey there,

I‘m having trouble uploading my own coats because Howrse states that I‘m using the wrong format, even though I‘m pretty sure that I did everything correctly.

I‘m using Procreate on my ipad. Does anyone know another application or app where I can format the drawing?


I tried using Procreate, Procreate pocket. DOES NOT WORK. Use Gimp, that's a good one, or use Photoshopdefault smiley ;)
By Retired breeder, 9th July 2021 12:56:01
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Im new and pretty confused atm loldefault smiley (l)
By blueribbonpony, 9th July 2021 18:50:54
Can I use IbisPaint to draw something for the Black Pearl?
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By nash12, 13th July 2021 19:13:17
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blueribbonpony wrote:

Can I use IbisPaint to draw something for the Black Pearl?


Absolutely yes! I use it all the time and I love the app!
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By Retired breeder, 31st August 2021 16:34:39
where to vote for the drawings?default smiley (7)default smiley (7)
By Starynight, 31st August 2021 18:42:27
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Retired breeder wrote:

where to vote for the drawings?default smiley (7)default smiley (7)


Voting opens on the 6th default smiley (l)
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