~Rules~
~General Rules~
-This is a closed species, you may not create your own without a Creation Pass
-All rules are subject to change and editing.
-No passive aggressive comments towards anyone in the community or whilst competing in competitions.
-Do not rush anyone when it comes to making runner ups or customs, they are not obligated to award runner ups or do customs for anyone.
-Be respectful towards everyone, this includes no begging for breedings, Creation Passes, etc.
-Items CAN be added to Polaris Guardians, however, they are not allowed to mimic any sort of anatomy. This means no bionic limbs, wings, or anything of that sort.
-Scars, injuries, and tattoos can be added, but they must not change the design in any way and they are uninheritable. A reference must be posted with out them as well.
- If added to the reference, you are not allowed to change the design in anyway, shape, or form. Only the above things and expressions can be changed or added. If caught doing otherwise, depending on the circumstance, it will result in a strike or even an immediate ban.
- Mods and Artists are allowed to give strikes whilst only the species owner (Shadow Striker) is allowed to issue bans.
-Polaris Guardians can be treated as original characters in regards to personality, sexuality, alternate universes, etc.
-No one can tell someone else how to develop their Guardians. Once someone owns it, they have all creative rights to it.
- No public controversial issues, NSFW, or any sort of non CS-friendly material
-Feel free to roleplay with your guardians as you choose. They can inhabit any kind of fantasy or realistic worlds you wish. They can be feral, anthro, however you choose. Please though respect the community and anyone you roleplay with, such as magical guardians in a feral setting. Follow all guidelines people set in place for their role-plays.
-Ask permission before creating any public thread (open role-plays for example.)This is to help prevent duplicate threads and to help us keep track of them! Private threads such as OC storage, gift lines, or 1x1 RP is fine (though please share your gift lines! We would love to see them!)
~Ownership Rules~
-You are allowed unlimited Polaris Guardians and 10 customs. This is subject to change, but as of right now I see no point in limiting them.
-Currently there are no restrictions on how many Guardians you can win per month, but this may be subject to change
-You can only claim a single nursery batch per month.
-Occasionally, if an artist has a hard time deciding between 2-3 forms, they may award a runner up, which is a similarly designed guard to the original, with either different colors, similar patterning, or both. Let the artist know ASAP if you want a Guardian or would rather trade the runner up for Marks to use in the Mark Shop. A runner up is worth 3 marks. Any honorable mentions earn 1 mark.
-You can only trade Polaris Guardians using the official trade thread. You can only trade twice in one month (trade thread not up yet)
-Guardians cannot be sold unless bought originally for currency. If bought, they cannot be sold for more than purchase price.
-A single Guardian can only change owners twice every 3 months.
-Contact Shadow Striker if you wish to give up ownership of any Polaris Guardians. You can host the re-adoption yourself or staff can handle it if you wish.
-When putting your Polaris Guardians for re-adoption please think carefully, as once the competition has started it will not be stopped for any reason and a winner must be chosen. If a re-adoption is up for more than 30 days, staff will take over the re adoption.