[Creation Space] Black Pearl Clarification

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



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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 Retired breeder, 6th September 2020 16:20:46
@roses_are_rosie

Try a sorrel- it would fit the mane style and position really well!
By EmmaKate66, 6th September 2020 16:49:28
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Retired breeder wrote:

But I’m looking for any tips, criticisms, pointers (anything)


It's a very neat colouring! You've got the shading right and it's well on it's way to looking amazing! I just have a note about the chest, it looks a little like we're looking at the chest from straight on- but the legs are positioned as if she's more side on. Perhaps moving the shadow denoting the centre of her chest a bit more to the left will make it look a bit more natural?


I base my manes on this nice tutorial by alcinda but have a search through deviantart and see if any others come up.

Retired breeder wrote:

so any colour ideas that would look cute on her would be great!


Blues always look great on chestnuts so that could be an option (maybe with some white/silver trim).
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By MoonStruck, 13th September 2020 09:25:16
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Hey there creationists! Just checking in, and bringing a question, (sorry to make you work- but its optional). Do we know how many creations are selected in each category per voting? Is there a specific number or is it based solely on votes? I guess I am just curious about this process! Thanks for any clarification.
Happy days,
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By nash12, 13th September 2020 15:06:13
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MoonStruck wrote:

Hey there creationists! Just checking in, and bringing a question, (sorry to make you work- but its optional). Do we know how many creations are selected in each category per voting? Is there a specific number or is it based solely on votes? I guess I am just curious about this process! Thanks for any clarification.
Happy days,
Moon


I not entirely sure about this, but here's the basis of how it works.

>The creations get voted on.
>A small percentage (about 13-16%) of the ones who got voted the most for are the ones that win.
>This also depends on how many coats were submitted and if the top ones have copyright/age/other issues reported to them.

Say if there were 20 coats total submitted for the donkeys. The top 3 most voted on coats for the donkeys would win. I think that's how it works anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.
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By nash12, 13th September 2020 15:15:50
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Does anyone know any rules regarding pentagrams on horses? I wanted to put one on a horse but I'm not super sure if that would be appropriate for the game/or if there are any coats in the game with pentagrams already.

Here is the coat in question:
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By Retired breeder, 13th September 2020 18:33:23
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Would deer/moose antlers be considered as a horn?
By Retired breeder, 13th September 2020 19:02:28
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Retired breeder wrote:

Would deer/moose antlers be considered as a horn?

I believe so, there are a few RCs with antler-type horns in the CS.
By WhiteTiger, 13th September 2020 23:14:15
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nash12 wrote:

pentagrams on horses?


I think it will be fine, I've seen a helios design in the game with a pentagram and sure there will be horses with some too.
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By Retired breeder, 13th September 2020 23:26:20
Thanks daae!
By Retired breeder, 14th September 2020 03:14:43
By Retired breeder, 14th September 2020 03:16:29
I meant to ask what do you think of this, but published the message too.soon.
So that bejng said, do you guys have any suggestions. Lines aren't mine they're Dayra87's from deviantart.
By nash12, 15th September 2020 01:34:22
WhiteTiger wrote:

ne, I've seen a helios design in the game with a pentagram and sure there will be horses with some too.


Okay, thanks! I wasn't too sure if would get reported on or not. default smiley :o
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By AdmYrrek, 15th September 2020 01:34:24
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nash12 wrote:

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Leaving aside that's not a pentagram, there are plenty of coats that have other religious symbols and/or geometric shapes on them, so I don't see why Howrse would disallow a pentagram. I don't know for certain if there are any on the game already (that would be a good question for the Howrse Spotters thread), but I saw a couple in the running this month that had them.

You should submit it regardless. Your coat is dynamic and the color scheme is not very common. The worst that would happen is you'd be out the 195 passes for a month, then get them back if it wasn't accepted.
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By nash12, 15th September 2020 19:14:50
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AdmYrrek wrote:

Leaving aside that's not a pentagram, there are plenty of coats that have other religious symbols and/or geometric shapes on them, so I don't see why Howrse would disallow a pentagram. I don't know for certain if there are any on the game already (that would be a good question for the Howrse Spotters thread), but I saw a couple in the running this month that had them.

You should submit it regardless. Your coat is dynamic and the color scheme is not very common. The worst that would happen is you'd be out the 195 passes for a month, then get them back if it wasn't accepted.


Oops, sorry about that! default smiley xd I didn't really know what to call it, summoning circle? I don't know.default smiley (8)
I know someone who did a "pentagram" (or whatever you call it) on a horse like a "cutie mark" and submitted it, so yeah I'll give it a try this month. Thank you!!!
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By Retired breeder, 19th September 2020 20:31:51
Does anyone know if a boba tea coat has already been done? I don't want anyone to think I am trying to copy them
By FoxyDancer, 19th September 2020 21:26:03
You might try asking in Howrse Spotters too, someone there might know.
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By nash12, 19th September 2020 21:52:53
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Retired breeder wrote:

Does anyone know if a boba tea coat has already been done? I don't want anyone to think I am trying to copy them


I've seen lots of liquid/tea/water themed horses, but you aren't trying to intentionally copy someone's coat that already exists, you came up with that idea by yourself, so you're good!

Also, there is a lot of coats that look similar to each other already, even having the same lines, that have been accepted.

Such as these two:
"[Birds] Corvus" by VenLightChaser
"Raven God" by Hedax
Same idea/concept, different artists:
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But they still got accepted, so even if there is a boba tea horse (which I don't think there is yet), you just made your own version of it, you didn't copy anyone.
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By treehugger123, 20th September 2020 00:48:34
Does anyone know the price of the black pearl?? I couldn't find it anywhere, and I was just wondering if anyone had the price here (:
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By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 00:52:15
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It is normally 195 passes, but they will occasionally have a sale. default smiley (y)
By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 05:02:02
Finally finished this little one!
[Url]https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWId0QhQop/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[\url]
By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 05:04:19
So I used the wrong thing. (I'm really tied ya'll)
By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 15:11:18
I'm thinking of making a set of boba teas to go along with this one:
What do ya'll think of that idea?
By nash12, 20th September 2020 15:13:28
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Retired breeder wrote:

So I used the wrong thing. (I'm really tied ya'll)


Here is your picture @superocelot02 default smiley ^)


Looks good so far! I like how you used the straw as a horn!
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By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 15:15:26
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Thank you. I'm thinking of making a set of them, but I'm not sure of it
By Retired breeder, 20th September 2020 18:53:44
Retired breeder wrote:

Thank you. I'm thinking of making a set of them, but I'm not sure of it

Do it! I've been thinking of doing an Asian dessert and drink series, might have to change my plans for the boba pony now...
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