[Dia.]

Welcome to the teke apocalypse! Ideally, there will be a large number of Phaethon's Tekes available for adoption at one time. However, because of lack of planning and some unexpected road blocks, it may end up being a little less organized.
This does not change that there will be a mass adoption event like right now :D

This big boy's competition will end on September 3th. It is a simple naming competition.

Owner: Bentley
Name: Ridgely
Gender: Stallion
Age: 5 years
Height: 16.2 hh

What would make you more active in the teke community? -- Personally, I think events, or something that constantly keeps me on my toes and checking back, makes me more active in the species in general. I know, for example, I always get excited when Neara posts in the DAM threads because she occasionally takes art orders there, and that sort of stuff would usually spike my attention in the species again before community went quiet once more and I got caught up in another species' fanclub. Or, the Tolters have a system where you can earn items and the like for your horse with just the stories, art and other stuff that one would do anyway in using their characters, or even the art pieces ordered from them. That keeps me active with those.
Short-term events usually only work for a little bit; they'll wake up the community and bring some new people in, sure, but they have to be done on a regular basis to keep the place active and fun for the long term - think the WMEs' constant themed adopts. ^^; If the staff can handle that, it'd be great to see, but the long-term things might be best for the Tekes for now, and I do want to keep that in consideration. <3
What kinds of things do you want to see added or changed? -- Honestly, the simple beauty of these guys means that I'm quite happy with how they are; the text areas are nice and understandable and answer my questions, the adopts are simply gorgeous... I don't really have an answer here. But I can at least say that, since they're almost all at least partially domestic, something man-made like a bridle/halter/etc would make sense, though it really isn't necessary. ^^;
What do you think would be good for the species? -- We need something to keep people active in the community, which is going to make it more interesting for people who aren't into Tekes yet. So, see the spiel in the first answer? xD
Is there anything you'd like to see from me, the owner? -- I think you're doing fantastic. <3
Is there anything you'd like to see from artists? -- To be honest, I think they're doing great, too. Things like themes or complex designs - while fantastic on a more regular occasion - aren't necessary full-time, and that's the only thing I can really think of to suggest to them.

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[teresa8oats]

Owner: teresa8oats
Name: Latro
Gender: Stallion
Age: 6
Height: 16.2 hh

What would make you more active in the teke community? My RL is causing any inactivity that I might have towards Tekes, or any other adoption center. I defiantly think that the more the adoption center is up and moving itself, the more active the followers of it will be. This means regular adopts, streaming, an active fan club. You only need about 2-3 users being active for it to kind of create a wave of activity with everyone else. The goal would be to find active staff, which can be REALLY hard. It is getting to a point I feel that there are SO many new equine adopts opening up, and their are only so many artists to hire. Everyone wants the best, but their is only so many professional equine artists there. ANYWAY I am blabbing on now. I think the #1 thing that would keep me and any person active in a community is an active and devoted owner, and active and devoted staff!
What kinds of things do you want to see added or changed? Tekes are beautiful, unique, and have a wonderful community. Right now I would not change a thing about them. Because we are getting new staff soon, I have a feeling that Phaethon's Tekes will change, but that change will defiantly be for the better!
What do you think would be good for the species? From a followers point of view, breedings should be a thing that is available at least part-regularly. I think it brings an exiting twist to an adoption center, being able to take two horses and have their offspring made. I suggest that you do keep customs more uncommon though, because if you make them available a lot you might have less people entering adopts. Just my opinion <3
Is there anything you'd like to see from me, the owner? You are honestly doing an amazing job with these guys. I totally understand that life gets busy, and you obviously have to put your RL first, 100% of the time.
Is there anything you'd like to see from artists? Hehe, I am trying out to be an artist myself, but I think the #1 thing that owners should look for in artists is how devoted and active they are going to be with the species. For me, as an adoptable owner, this is SO hard to predict, and in the end it all comes down to hiring, and having rules. It can be make at least 1 adopt a week, or 1 adopt every 4 weeks, but in the end, you can't hold on to inactive artists. If you find a person who is not as experienced with drawing horses, colors, genes, etc. but is willing to put time and effort into making adopts, keep em.

Hopefully what I have been saying makes a little bit of sense. Their is a fly m my room that LITERALLY WILL NOT STOP LANDING ON ME. Its driving me insane. I am studying latin right now, and just so you know I do NOT have a knack for learning other languages. Oh and BTW Latro means "robber" in latin. Just thought it sounded cool. Love this guy BTW.

Fan art for whoever wins.

[Desmond]

Owner: Bentley
Name: Ridgely
Gender: Stallion
Age: 5 years
Height: 16.2 hh

What would make you more active in the teke community? -- Personally, I think events, or something that constantly keeps me on my toes and checking back, makes me more active in the species in general. I know, for example, I always get excited when Neara posts in the DAM threads because she occasionally takes art orders there, and that sort of stuff would usually spike my attention in the species again before community went quiet once more and I got caught up in another species' fanclub. Or, the Tolters have a system where you can earn items and the like for your horse with just the stories, art and other stuff that one would do anyway in using their characters, or even the art pieces ordered from them. That keeps me active with those.
Short-term events usually only work for a little bit; they'll wake up the community and bring some new people in, sure, but they have to be done on a regular basis to keep the place active and fun for the long term - think the WMEs' constant themed adopts. ^^; If the staff can handle that, it'd be great to see, but the long-term things might be best for the Tekes for now, and I do want to keep that in consideration. <3
What kinds of things do you want to see added or changed? -- Honestly, the simple beauty of these guys means that I'm quite happy with how they are; the text areas are nice and understandable and answer my questions, the adopts are simply gorgeous... I don't really have an answer here. But I can at least say that, since they're almost all at least partially domestic, something man-made like a bridle/halter/etc would make sense, though it really isn't necessary. ^^;
What do you think would be good for the species? -- We need something to keep people active in the community, which is going to make it more interesting for people who aren't into Tekes yet. So, see the spiel in the first answer? xD
Is there anything you'd like to see from me, the owner? -- I think you're doing fantastic. <3
Is there anything you'd like to see from artists? -- To be honest, I think they're doing great, too. Things like themes or complex designs - while fantastic on a more regular occasion - aren't necessary full-time, and that's the only thing I can really think of to suggest to them.

[Dia.]

Owner: Bentley
Name: Ridgely
Gender: Stallion
Age: 5 years
Height: 16.2 hh

What would make you more active in the teke community? -- Personally, I think events, or something that constantly keeps me on my toes and checking back, makes me more active in the species in general. I know, for example, I always get excited when Neara posts in the DAM threads because she occasionally takes art orders there, and that sort of stuff would usually spike my attention in the species again before community went quiet once more and I got caught up in another species' fanclub. Or, the Tolters have a system where you can earn items and the like for your horse with just the stories, art and other stuff that one would do anyway in using their characters, or even the art pieces ordered from them. That keeps me active with those.
Short-term events usually only work for a little bit; they'll wake up the community and bring some new people in, sure, but they have to be done on a regular basis to keep the place active and fun for the long term - think the WMEs' constant themed adopts. ^^; If the staff can handle that, it'd be great to see, but the long-term things might be best for the Tekes for now, and I do want to keep that in consideration. <3
What kinds of things do you want to see added or changed? -- Honestly, the simple beauty of these guys means that I'm quite happy with how they are; the text areas are nice and understandable and answer my questions, the adopts are simply gorgeous... I don't really have an answer here. But I can at least say that, since they're almost all at least partially domestic, something man-made like a bridle/halter/etc would make sense, though it really isn't necessary. ^^;
What do you think would be good for the species? -- We need something to keep people active in the community, which is going to make it more interesting for people who aren't into Tekes yet. So, see the spiel in the first answer? xD
Is there anything you'd like to see from me, the owner? -- I think you're doing fantastic. <3
Is there anything you'd like to see from artists? -- To be honest, I think they're doing great, too. Things like themes or complex designs - while fantastic on a more regular occasion - aren't necessary full-time, and that's the only thing I can really think of to suggest to them.

Congratulations!

[Desmond]

Thank you! <33 cx

[teresa8oats]

Ahh congrats! You can have the headshot I made <3 He's lovely maybe I can steal a breeding sometime. *wink wink*