January 27th, 2012

Hey guys, it’s Mirrors! I’ve volunteered to do a guest article on photomanipulation tips to help you guys out.

So I tend to lurk around the BSK graphics, layouts and avatars board, and I see all sorts of good things, and things that can be improved.

Because manipulation is an art, a lot of it is subjective. This means that what I think looks good, may not be what you think looks good. However, I’ve made up a list of general tips that are good to keep in mind if you want a cleaner, more put-together manip. Again, not everyone will agree with these tips, though.

1.  No bizarre colours for text. When text is done, it should be kept in mind that it’s generally best to choose either black, white, or a colour from manip. If you have a dark manip, please don’t use bright text colour. It’s better to have like-colours as text in your manip.

Good examples: [link one]   [link two]   [link three]

2.  Text font should match the theme. The style of the font used for text is also important. In most cases it’s best to use a very plain font such as times or georgia to do the bulk of text, with a couple accented words or beginning letters done in a different font. When using the “accent font,” make sure that it still matches your manip. Sinister or bleak manips should not have any text that breaks the solemn feel to it. And if you can’t find the exact right font, even brighter images look fantastic with simpler fonts.

Good examples: [link one]   [link two]   [link three]

3.  Text should not overpower the image. When using text, make sure that it’s kept relatively small. It should be bigger than the credits (which must be big enough to be legible), but it shouldn’t be huge. If you’re proud of your work, don’t cover it up with text!

Good examples: [link one]   [link two]   [link three]

Look for more to come!

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January 25th, 2012

Backpacks Working Again

It seems one of our programmers accidentally deleted all the backpacks from the game. This has been fixed. We're not sure what the old backpack capacity, price and pocket options were but added back a range of choices to choose from.

Throwing Away Items - Working

You can now remove items from your backpack by selecting the trash option. They will be un-equipped from any dog wearing them and removed from the game.

Trade & Auction House - In Progress

We're working on getting trades and auctions finished so you can trade your items/dogs and services for other items, game money, bones, or other dogs!

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January 24th, 2012

Hi guys. It's Retriever Paradise and as you may know, I do interview questions. So far, the one from last week is the only answer I have gotten, so please ask me if you can do an interview question. The answers must be between 50-250 words. Thanks!

~Para

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January 23rd, 2012

Fact of the Week: Anxiety, or panic, attacks are possible in dogs!

Tip on BSK: If your page is getting crowded, ask someone (or code it yourself) to make you a scrolling text box or two (or three or ten) so your page looks neater and cleaner.

Tip in Real Life: To avoid dogs freaking out during baths, try to familiarize the with bathing early on, by letting them do whatever they want to in the bathtub while it's filled with water. This will make it easier later on, when they're larger (and their claws are sharper!)

Topic: Panic Attacks

Everyone's heard of a panic attack, right? It can be brought on by a too-scary movie, a disturbing book, or a number of other things, but what about panic attacks in dogs? What lots of people don't know is that dogs can have panic attacks, too.
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a severe reaction to extreme stress. It can be brought on by being alone or, the most common, thunderstorms. To know when your dog is having a panic attack, learn the symptoms!

The most common symptoms are pacing or running, panting, and difficulty breathing. Some dogs may tremble and hide from you. Others may climb in your lap and want you to protect them. Just try and soothe your dog by talking softly and stroking them.

Different dogs react in different ways, but the above symptoms are some of the most common. When your dog is having a panic attack, the most important thing for you to do is remain calm. If you freak out, your dog will only get more and more anxious. Calm them down if you can, and always remain composed. Chances are, once your dog sees how you aren't worried, they will begin to relax a little, too. Panic attacks are scary things, but you will only make it worse by showing your fear.

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January 22nd, 2012

Hello, it's Dream. I'm looking for dog breed suggestions. It can be a breed you want to know more about, or your favourite breed. Please send suggestions to #19007 and I will try my best to do every suggestion. I apologize for not doing a proper article today, as I have a family gathering to attend. 

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