[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 blobbbfish, 13th April 2023 17:20:31
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thank you so much !!
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By taziwolf, 13th May 2023 15:59:43
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Hi! Um I wasn't sure where to ask this but I'm pretty sure I've been seeing a few AI landscapes in the black pearl voting, and was wondering if that's allowed? Personally I'm really not a fan of AI generated art since it is technically plagiarism.
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By EmmaKate66, 15th May 2023 06:22:56
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taziwolf wrote:

Hi! Um I wasn't sure where to ask this but I'm pretty sure I've been seeing a few AI landscapes in the black pearl voting, and was wondering if that's allowed? Personally I'm really not a fan of AI generated art since it is technically plagiarism.


The rules were updated for the creation space that AI art is not permitted so feel free to report.
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By Retired breeder, 29th May 2023 00:40:57
So I had a question, I'm making a creation on MyPaint and there is a brush that produces short grass. Would for that reason the painting be disqualified immediately if submitted?
By EmmaKate66, 29th May 2023 12:43:18
Ow wrote:

Using brushes is allowed.



From the main post above.
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By Retired breeder, 29th May 2023 13:00:04
Ok, it’s just my follow up question is if specific kinds of brushes aren’t allowed but if that isn’t the case, I’ll make use of the brush.
By Retired breeder, 2nd June 2023 22:24:22
Can anyone help me finish up my submission? I'm having trouble figuring out the last steps to uploading my Helios Ray creation as it continues to be rejected from the website and I'm not sure of the instructions anymore.
By Retired breeder, 5th June 2023 01:36:18
Please, I'm begging you guys, it's not working for me and I really don't know how to deal with this ridiculousness! I've tried what I could and looked at directions from previous posts but it's simply not happening for me and I'm trying not to lose my mind.
By SpotLover, 1st July 2023 07:22:01
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blobbbfish wrote:

i plan on submitting my own designs once my seniority reaches 60 but i was curious if we can only use gimp or photoshop? i use clip studio


You can use any program. Art just needs to be original OR use FREE TO USE linework.

No AI or 3D images. No pictures either.
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By ty lee ✿, 5th July 2023 17:09:19
Hi everyone,

I made a drawing on my phone but i didnt use the template. I tried to get the template on the horse with paint on my laptop but it didnt work and i cant submit. Are there any other players who draw on their phones or ipads and have tips how i can get the drawing on the template the right way? (I wasnt changeing the template, just putting the drawing on there and save it as same format and type and Howrse still says its wrong template)

Thank you!
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By EchOw, 7th August 2023 07:53:39
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The topic has been updated to include the following line from the Black Pearl page:

Players who submit an artwork not created by themselves, AI-generated or plagiarized will be permanently banned from using the Black Pearl.
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By Retired breeder, 14th September 2023 04:23:54
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Hi can someone please tell me what Karma Points are and how you get 5 of them? Thanks so much everyone! And one more question; Can you win Passes from submitting the pictures for Helios Ray and the Golden Apple? Please tell me how much. I appriciate your answers! default smiley :) default smiley :) default smiley :)
By EviTA, 14th September 2023 05:41:24
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Starbafs Karma is what shows your reputation on the game, losing karma means can lose access to certain game functions. You already have max karma points it is 10 . And You can win passes yes.
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By Retired breeder, 14th September 2023 08:27:19
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Thank you so much!!!default smiley :)
By Retired breeder, 14th September 2023 08:39:03
Since I don't want to break the rules to submit a silly picture I drew I'll spend my well earned passes somewhere else. I hate this new rule. 10 karma would be fair.
By LizardWizard, 25th September 2023 04:15:56
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Retired breeder wrote:

Since I don't want to break the rules to submit a silly picture
Very late reply but you don't need to break the rules. 5 is the minimum. It's "you need AT LEAST 5 karma" not "you must be a bit of a rule-breaker because absolute goody two-shoes don't get to submit coats".
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By Emas, 26th September 2023 12:24:32
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By Retired breeder, 27th September 2023 15:46:33
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Thanks. I just didn't read it through I guess. Now I understand. default smiley :)
By Retired breeder, 11th October 2023 20:31:12
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Are you allowed to draw your creations on paper then scan them? I heard something about Photoshop and Gimp only being allowed. I might be wrong but please tell me if this is allowed.

Going to buy the Black Pearl.
By Royale, 11th October 2023 22:30:51
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Retired breeder wrote:

Are you allowed to draw your creations on paper then scan them? I heard something about Photoshop and Gimp only being allowed. I might be wrong but please tell me if this is allowed.

Going to buy the Black Pearl.


Yep! Photoshop and gimp are just suggested sites to make the background invisible. Drawings done on other sites as well as paper drawn prices are allowed.
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By Farmer3, 23rd October 2023 00:52:18
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How is everyone resizing their images? Every time I try to resize to submission size, everything becomes ridiculously pixelated. If I try to draw on a smaller canvas from the get go, I lose a ton of detail. Any tips?
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By idaspud, 28th October 2023 02:03:23
Is creation space voting open now?
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By Retired breeder, 28th October 2023 04:26:59
default smiley (l) aww that’s fabdefault smiley (l)
By MightyMango, 5th November 2023 03:49:20
Anyone got any tips on how to sharpen up the image used for the golden coats, mine always end up looking so blurry. 400 x 400 always blurs my details and colors, its a bit disheartening.
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By EllieFeathertree, 27th November 2023 14:05:16
I appreciate the reminder about perspective - as a “realistic fantasy” fan, I am quite bothered by beautiful backgrounds that don’t logically fit.
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