Pixel Squirrels ~ V.3 ~ New thread

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New thread!

"Hello and welcome to Pixel Squirrels V.3! I am the thread's mascot, StarQueen, and I'm here to give you the full tour! First off, this thread is where you can adopt your very own Pixel Squirrel. Pixel Squirrels are squirrels seven-to-eight inches tall with only two legs. That's the same for all breeds, though that's it. Pixel Squirrels, or PS'es, are different in almost every way! Ok, ok. You can learn more about breeds on out breeds post. Now's my part.
This is what we call the 'main post'. Here you can find links, this intro, and staff. On this thread as well are the adoptions post, the nursery, the pound, the store, to many posts to mention! We have a quick-and-easy way around the thread links on this post, though, so if you need to get to one all you have to do is click. Well, that's basically it. Just read the rules and I'll pass you over to our other thread mascots. Bye now!"

Thread Links

Page One
Main Post // Rules // Breeds // Adoptions // The Nursery //
the Pound // Nuts$ & Store // Customs // Squirrel Park //
Staff Forms

Page Two
Current Event // Game One // Game Two // Game Three //
Game Four // Reserved // Reserved // Freebies // Supporting // Affiliates

Page Three
Sushi's Post // Sushi's Post // Sushi's Post // Shadow's Post // Shadow's Post // Shadow's Post // Fishy's Post //
Fishy's Post // Fishy's Post // Panda's Post

Warning; long post
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Our Staff Members


Dovepawlover - Admin
Hello. I'm Dovepawlover, please call me Dove or Dovie, and I'm the founder and current owner of Pixel Squirrels. I take care of posting litters, customs, the nursery, the squirrel park, etc. If you have any questions about PS, feel free to shoot me a PM.

Pandawolf - Co-Owner
Hello, I'm Pandawolf. I am/was Pixel Squirrel's first ever Co-Owner. Though I'm not an active poster, I still stalk the place. I'd say to PM me about questions, but you'd probably get a quicker reply if you just spoke to Dove. :3

chandelier - Co-Owner
"Hello there! I am [insert current user here], but please call me Sushi! If you need anything, feel free to PM me anytime. I am always here to help out, since I'm extremely active <3"

XxShadowLuvxX - Co-Owner
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simon - Admin Assistant
"Hi I am simon, the Admin Assistant here! I mainly deal with making the code drops and keeping track of all of the litters so if you need your code or have any questions feel free to PM me. You also may see a litter by me from time to time so keep your eyes peeled! c:"

Diamondshine101 - Head Mod
"Hello! I'm Diamond, the current head mod of Pixel Squirrels. I was the very first adopter and I'm really experienced with Pixel Squirrels. Though my rank sounds imposing, I'm a real sweetheart. Don't be afraid to ask me any question you want! Warning though ; even though I'm active, I'm forgetful and very scatter-brained so PM me if I forgot something...again."

Water Your ♥'s Rose - Mod
Custom yet to be made ;; Words

Jelly. - Mod
Hi! I'm Jelly. I am a very energetic person who loves to play basketball! My talents are reading and writing. I like to help people, so that's why I became a mod here, though I'm not the best!In Dove's opinion you're a great Mod

wotb123 - Mod & Artist
Hi,i'm wotb123 i am an artist and mod at ps. I don't have alot of time during the day to come on but after school i'm constantly checking the thread. I am not too creative with litters so feel free to pm me ideas!

RainbowChristmasDuck - Head Artist
Hi there! I'm Rainbow, and im the head artist here at pixel squirrels. I'm very active here on PS and you can always PM me if you need help, want to trade, breed with my PSes, or even if you just want to talk! ^^"

GraphicColor - Artist
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Peppercorn - Artist
Hello, I'm Peppercorn. I'm one of your PS artists and I love cats. My litters have some unique pastel colours instead of dark, sharp colours. That's all I have to say for now, Bye!

~This.Is.My.Fate.~ - Artist
Hey everyone, I'm ~This.Is.My.Fate.~ but please call me Fate! I'm an artist here at Pixel Squirrels but feel free to PM me about anything! Also, I'm almost always on CS if I'm not busy so my breeding slots will be open most of the time and I try to make as many litters as I can!~

Fuzzyrainbowkittys - Artist
Hi there! I am Fuzzyrainbowkittys. I am active on Cs and pixel squirrels so you can always talk to me. I am always open to trades and litter ideas so don't be afraid to PM me!

~Levi x Hanji zoe~ - Artist
Custom yet to be made ;; Words

d i s n e y. - Artist
Hi! I'm disney, an artist here on PS. I enjoy art, playing basketball, and love just about every type of animal. My PM is always open and I regularly come on CS, so if you have any questions, I promise I don't bite! c:

SomethingFishy~ - Guest Artist, retired Co-Owner
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Very long staff list, I know. Rules next post- for now here's Fan Art and extra links!

Off-Thread Links
Pixel Squirrels V.1
Pixel Squirrels V.2
Fan Club
Co-Op Archive
Outdated Archive
Breeding Thread
Trading Thread
Litter Archive
Main List

Fan-Art
Cute fan-art by Diamondshine101, based off her PS'es Tinker & Smudgy

PS-Gift-Lines by Diamondshine101- color your favorite PS'es!

PS Avatar Gift Lines by Diamondshine101, make an avatar to match your color-in!

Free PS art, made by Diamondshine101!

Amazing art of StarQueen, by Sjin!

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Strikes/Bans
Happysquirrelcookie 2 Strikes.
Shimalongtail <3 1 Strike
air mail; Banned
.:Bambi:. Banned
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Unlike most threads that have their rules for different things in different posts, PS has all their rules in one. Want to adopt? Those rules can be found here. Rules for the thread? Here as well. Rules for everything but the Squirrel Park are in this post for a quick and easy find. So read on! I suggest reading all the rules at least once.

Rule breakers are given a warning, strike, or ban, depending on rules they break. Make sure to follow the rules!

General Rules
1.] Follow all rules listed here and on other posts,
aka the Squirrel Park.

2.] Be kind, not rude. If someone asks for help,
help as much as you can, don't call them stupid
or just be plain rude.

3.] Art theft is not tolerated; by my own artists
or other adoptables. It will be resulted in being
fired from staff, or reported to CS moderators.

4.] I allow adopters and Artists to mini-mod
once in awhile, but only if they know the answer to
whatever question is being asked. I don't want wrong
answers being given out, or things that aren't true.

5.] Please don't spam. If you don't like Pixel Squirrels,
just don't post here. If you have something
off-topic to say, go to our Fan Club.

6.] Do not demand litters to be released. Litters
are posted a few times each week, and when I have
litters to add. That should be good enough for everyone.


Nursery Rules
1.] Be kind, and don't get mad if you miss a litter.
2.] No code word, just fill out the whole form.
3.] Everything marked with a * is needed.
4.] One per litter release, as in if there are three litters,
you may only adopt one from one of them.

Pound Rules
1.] You must fill out the whole form.
2.] Don't get mad if you don't get the squirrel.
3.] To send a squirrel thre, PM me the form.


Thanks For Reading!

Adoption Rules
1.] You have to fill out the form to adopt. Don't
make your own or it will not be accepted.

2.] You can't take a PS that was adopted by
someone else. Please use the search bar
to see if a PS was adopted by another user
is there's no name by it.

3.] Only one from each litter. You may
adopt from each litter posted, though.

4.] You cannot edit forms. If you do
happen to edit, quote it and state
what you edited.

5.] Artists/Admins can reserve from
litters for free, if they made the litter.
Other reserves cost 2 C$, PM for details.

6.] Fill out everything on the form that is
important, such as litter number and the
code-word. Other is optional.

7.] Exact code word. There may be a few
exceptions, such as forgetting to use caps,
forgot a !, etc.

Custom Rules
1.] Do Not request a custom that is similar
to another user(s) squirrel.
2.] Only order when customs are open.
3.] If all slots are full you cannot order.

Rules For The Linearts
1.] Only artists, Guest Artists, and
Co-Owners may use the PS linearts.
2.] UR chickens can only be made by me.
3.] Breeds 'discovered' by someone can
only be used by them.

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As StarQueen probably already told you, there are tons of different PS breeds. All PS's share the same only-two-legs and most share the same six-to-seven inches size. But that's it. All breeds of PS are different from the others in tons of ways. Some, the Baby For Life's (BFL's), are only four inches tall- at most! Then the two-tailed PS, the largest breed with two huge tails. Scroll down if you want to read more about these amazing breeds.

Simple

This breed is the most common
breed of PS. It has nothing
unique about it. Nothing, that
is, that you can see without a
microscope. This PS doesn't
have fur- it has tiny feathers!

Spotted

This PS breed is the closest
kin of the Double Spot. They
also have short, spiky fur,
though nearly all of their
body is covered in spots.

Two-Tail

This breed of PS is referred to
as the 'Pitbull of Squirrels'.
Nobody ever wants them as
pets, only as attack squirrels.
They have silky, slightly curled
fur, and are the largest of the
PS breeds. 90% of them are
friendly, and are only mean if
trained to be.

Bunnies

The original PS Bunny was
discovered by sushí back in
2013. It was a very popular
breed and could soon no
longer be found in it's
original habitat. Two of
these rabbits were taken
back to their home in an
effort to repopulate. But
they bred with the Simple
PS'es and made a whole
new breed. These new PS'es
are fairly common, but the
originals are very hard to find.

Flower

Flower PS'es are endangered.
They can be found in one
flower patch on Pixel Island,
the PS's home. They have
knotted fur around their
heads, giving them a
flower-like mane.

Owl PS

These guys may not look a lot
like a PS, but they are. Owl
PS'es were found by
SomethingFishy~ on the
Island in the past months.
Owl PS'es can glide on the air,
though like the chibi wings,
they cannot fly. Owl PS'es
have fur instead of feathers
as well.

Double Spot

This breed of PS is fairly rare.
It'snot common to see them in
normal litter releases. This
breed has short, spiky fur and
two spots, one on it's belly and
the other on it's tail.

Chibi Wing

The Chibi Wing breed was the
first ever winged breed of PS
to have been discovered. They
Have small wings that cannot
lift them off the ground. These
wings are used to find mates or
show off. They have very short
fur, and they average 5 inches.

Flying Squirrel

This winged breed uses it's tiny
wings to glide from tree to tree.
They can fly for a few seconds
at a time, though no more.
They often have longer fur.

Egg PS

Egg PS'es move around by
waddling. If they go to quickly,
or jump, their shell will break.
Egg PS'es never take their shell
off, and they use it as shelter
when it begins to rain.

Thin-Tailed

This very popular breed of PS
has short fur on it's tail instead
of long. This gives it a fat-cat
appearance, and is the perfect
pet for those who are allergic
to cats.

Long Tail

Long Tails are a newer breed,
in which not much is know
about. These PS'es sleep
upside-down hanging by their
tail. These PS'es are usually
really small, and super cute.

Leaf PS

Leaf PS'es are closely related
to Egg PS'es. They have a
leaf-like shell on them that
is often dull browns or greens.
Leaf PS'es are hard to come by
and their eyes only come in
blue and purple when purebred.

BFL Breeds

A BFL is a PS that was born with an illness called 'Baby For Life', aka BFL. These PS'es can grow to be about four inches tall, just barely an inch taller than the UR Chickens. These PS'es are great pets for younger kids, or people who don't like larger pets.

BFL Teacup

BFL Teacups are BFLs, mostly Simple BFLs, that spend a ton of time in cups. Some people say that this isn't a real breed, but others disagree. What do you think?

UR Chicken

The Pixel Squirrel's home, Pixel Island, has only two different species living on it. The Pixel Squirrels, and the UR Chickens. UR Chickens, or 'Ultra Rare Chickens', are small birds. They live close to the ground and in small bushes, and they can be three inches tall at largest. They can fly, but strangely don't lay eggs.

Dress-Up PS

Some people like to dress up dogs and cats in little outfits, and they usually hate it. This PS breed doesn't though. They literally dressed themselves up and won't take off their outfits. And what did they dress themselves up as, you may ask? A bigger squirrel.

Monarch

This breed of PS was discovered by sushí in the past weeks. It seems to be kin of the Chibi Wing breed, though it's wings have changed from tiny useless ones to large, butterfly like ones. These PS'es are great fliers, and hibernate in the winter.

Stray Squirrels

Stray Squirrels are squirrels without homes. They live on the streets or in parks, scavenging for food and places to sleep. These guys aren't their own special breed, and can actually be any breed of PS. A thing that sets them apart though is their matted fur, which they don't have time to clean. These guys can only obtained through breeding, raffles, or our Squirrel Park game.

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[list][color=Gray][u]❤ I want to adopt a Squirrel! ❤[/u]
❤ Username ❤:
❤ Litter ❤:
❤ Number in litter ❤:
❤ Code word ❤:
❤ Other ❤:[/color][/list]

"Welcome to the Adoptions post! I'm Frank," "I'm Bill," "and I'm Joe!" "We are the adoptions mascots!" "We're here to help you," "and to post litters." "We release litters every Tuesday," "Thursday," "Saturday and Sunday!"

"Today's" "Code-Word" "Is;" ;D

Litter One
Random Pretties
By; Peppercorn
1. Bella278436
2. rainbowfluffyduck
3. Chevylover76
4. Splatter
5. Sol.
6. Ruby-Skylark

Litter Two
BFL Cuties
By; wotb123
1. Chevylover76
2. Ruby-Skylark
3. Zuppunzelle
4. Cottoncandy.
5. *Cookies*
6. 25Sky_
7. Kaiser1925
8. Peppercorn
9. rainbowfluffyduck
10. wotb123

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Litter One

"These guys don't seem to have 2ng signs"
1. ~Levi x Hanji zoe~
2. Spottedpuppi
3. luisa

Litter Two
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Pm me this form if you
would like to send a bred litter here.
I would make the litter, you would just show me the two parents.

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Nursery Litter
Mother:
Father:

Form to adopt

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I would like to give this baby a home!
Username:
Litter #*:
# In Litter*:
Why do you want him/her?*:
How do you like the -litter theme here-?*:
Other:

Hello and welcome to the nursery! Some squirrels are unable to keep their litters, and their children are sent here to be adopted by others. Whether it's because their owner doesn't want more squirrels, or if they just can't take care of them, when they come here they always find a good home. Squirrels that are sent here are called "2nd Generation Squirrels", and have a 2ng sign by them. They are rarer than other PS'es, and litters of them are uncommon. Their mother and father will host there adoption to ensure they go to a good home.
This form of adoption is much like free breeding, but you cannot reserve any of the Squirrels for yourself. You post the parents, we make them, and that's it. You will not get a notification once the litter is up, you will just have to check by regularly.

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"Hello there... I am Depp, the Pound Mascot... I take care of all the abandoned PS'es sent here and host adoptions for them... Pound rules can be found in the Rules post, please read them... Usually we only have four kennels, but sometimes people just dump their PS'es here... The most PS'es to have been here at once so far is twelve, and I hope we don't get any more than that in the future... And a tip; add extra stuff to your form to get the PS. These adopts aren't first-come first-serve, they are based off of the work put into the forms...

And no, I am not named after Johnny Depp."
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Adopt A Pound PS

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[b]Pound PS'es![/b]
[i]Username ;;[/i]
[i]PS's Name ;;[/i]
[i]Kennel Number ;;[/i]
[i]Extra (story, personality, etc.);;[/i]

Send A PS

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[b]My Squirrel Needs A New Home[/b]
[i]Username ;;[/i]
[i]Squirrel ;;[/i]
[i]Rarity & Name ;;[/i]
[i]Why Don't You Want Them? ;;[/i]

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.:2008:.
OMG So Common = 50
Very Common = 70
Common = 90
Uncommon = 300
Rare = 650
Very Rare = 850
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2009:.
OMG So Common = 40
Very Common = 60
Common = 80
Uncommon = 250
Rare = 550
Very Rare = 800
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2010:.
OMG So Common = 30
Very Common = 50
Common = 70
Uncommon = 200
Rare = 500
Very Rare = 750
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2011:.
OMG So Common = 20
Very Common = 40
Common = 60
Uncommon = 150
Rare = 450
Very Rare = 700
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2012:.
OMG So Common = 10
Very Common = 30
Common = 50
Uncommon = 100
Rare = 400
Very Rare = 650
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2013:.
OMG So Common = 5
Very Common = 15
Common = 35
Uncommon = 75
Rare = 350
Very Rare = 600
Omg So Rare = Infinity

.:2014:.
OMG So Common = 1
Very Common/Unknown = 3
Common = 15
Uncommon = 50
Rare = 300
Very Rare = 550
Omg So Rare = Infinity

Panda's Conversions
White Rare Raven = 100
Black Uncommon Raven = 75
Send these trades to Pandawolf

.:Add On's:.
C$ = 20 Each
Items = 10
WL = +150
Advent List = +5,000
Sep List - +7,000
Main - +30,000

"Hello there. I'm Money Bags, I'm the store mascot. Leave my diamond alone and we will get alone just fine. On the left side of this post you can find the Nut Conversion Rates. Nut$ are little acorns and such that are used as the money here. You can use Nut$ to buy items to put on your Pixel Squirrels, items for breedings, and even sometimes PS'es. Below me you can find the items for sale. To buy an item, PM dove and tell her what one you want. Have fun shopping!"

Tail Balloon

Comes in the colors shown. This item cannot be added to Winged breeds or BFLs. Two-Tails can
have two balloons.
50Nut$ each.

Plushies

Even Squirrels like to have toys. Plushies come in the option of a rabbit or a groundhog, and their color/patterns are based off those on the PS. Two-Tails can have two Plushies. This item cannot be
added to Winged breeds or BFLs.
90Nut$ each.

Pink Potion

This potion is used in breedings. When used, the PS-couple can have up to three offspring.
150Nut$ each.

Jumbo Potion

This potion is used in breedings. When used, the PS-couple can have up to six offspring.
300Nut$ each.

BFL Potion

This potion ensures at least one BFL in a litter from a bred couple. A Pink Potion other breeding
potion must be used with it, or it does nothing.
50Nut$ each.

Multiple Mates Potion

PS'es are only allowed one mate usually by their owners. When using this potion your PS can have
another mate (aka you 'change your mind' and let them have more). This potion can be used multiple
times, each time allowing the PS to have another mate. Can be used 8 times total on a PS.
300Nut$ each.

Store Squirrels
Genies - Fuzzyrainbowkittys

1. Taken 2. Taken 3. Taken 4. Taken 5. Taken 6. Taken
Store Squirrels are released here randomly, and have no rarity. They can be bought by one person
one time. When their number is striked, they have been taken. A user can buy multiple store PS'es.
250Nut$ each.

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Closed/Open
Welcome to the Customs post here on PS! Here is where you can order your very own custom PS'es.

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[color=gray][b]May I have a custom?[/b]
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]What Option Did You Choose?:[/b]
[b]Price:[/b]
[b]Picture:[/b]
[b]Other:[/b]

I -user- swear that I have Nut$ to pay for the custom.[/color]

Custom Options & Payment
Option #1 Colored in LA, 100Nut$
Option #2 Colored in, + edits, 150Nut$
Option #3 Colored in, + animation, + edits, 200Nut$
Option #4 Colored in, + hard animation, + harder edits, 300Nut$

Please note that I make all the customs, unless said otherwise, and that I
am still working on doing animations. For now, I can do blinking, winking,
hopping, and flashing-image. I cannot do anything harder until further notice.

Custom Slots
Slot #1 Empty
Slot #2 Empty
Slot #3 Empty

Past Customs

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Heard of a Dog-Park? This is a Squirrel-Park! Here, you can bring any of your PS'es for a nice day out. This isn't located on the island, but in a city full of Squirrel Lovers- so all of the Squirrels there are domestic and playful. You can play fetch, walk them, or just let them run, or waddle, around! The Squirrels love this place, it's like a slice of their original home. Now, some Squirrels who don't have homes and live on the streets come here as well. When they're caught they are sent to the Pound. No Squirrels really want to go there, they would rather go straight to an owner. When you're out walking or playing with your Squirrel, you may see one of these strays. You can choose to send them to the Pound or take them home!
In short, you can bring your Squirrel here and play with them. There is a slight chance that when you bring them out for the day you can find a stray PS. You can send them to the Pound or bring them home with you. Please read below for the rules, form and Q&A.

Rules
1.] You may only bring up to two Squirrels out at once, and only once a day.
2.] When your Squirrel has grown tired, you can't bring that same Squirrel out until it is perky again.
3.] If you choose to send a Stray PS to the Pound, it will be open for anyone to try for.
4.] This isn't a contest- so no need to pretty up forms (unless you really want to). Gifs aren't allowed.
5.] Don't complain if you don't find any strays. There is only a small chance of finding them.




Credit to Peppercorn for drawings

Huge WIP! I'd love art to help pretty up the post c:

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Basic Rules For Mods
1.] Set an example, be kind and
don't spam.

2.] Be active and check the
thread for rule breakers
whenever possible.

3.] You cannot give out bans
without my permission,
though you can strike.

4.] You cannot hire/fire staff
for any reason. If you have a
problem with a staff member,
take it up with me.

5.] Do not abuse your power!
Be nice to everyone, don't
strike when not needed.

Staff 'Perks'
1.] When joining staff,
you're allowed a free custom
PS with or without edits
and animation.

2.] You're given a bonus
250Nut$ to spend how
you want to.

3.] You can enter staff-
only raffles and such.

4.] You will have authority
on the thread.

5.] You will be able to help
decide on new features
and such that will make PS
more popular.

6.] You will also be able to
help out with planning
events and such.

Basic Rules For Artists
1.] Set an example as well.
Be nice, don't spam, etc.

2.] You're required to send
in at least four litters every
month.

3.] Do not make yourself
free customs/other unless
I give you permission.

4.] You will be fired if you
use art-theft to make a
litter, prize, or other.

5.] Do not post raffles or
auctions without asking.

6.] Wait for me to accept
a custom form/breeding
form before you make it.

7.] Remain Active!

8.] You may mini-mod.

9.] You may reserve from
litters if there are five+
squirrels in it.

10.] You will be given time
off if you are sick or unable
to make litters. But you
must inform me before
taking time off.

This little post is where staff forms and basic rules are located! If we are accepting more staff, you'll be able to copy a form from here. Please note that when we're not accepting, forms will be striked out like this. Basic staff rules and the list of 'perks' are here as well.

This form system we have is very simple. There are check boxes ( [] ) located in the form for yes or no questions. If yes, put an X in the box by the question. If a no, leave it blank. Some questions do require actual answers though.

Artist Form

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[b]Artist Form[/b]
[i]Your Username Is ;;[/i] -answerhere-
[i]Do You Have Experience? ;;[/i] []
[i]Can You Make Things Transparent? ;;[/i] []
[i]Can You Animate? ;;[/i] []
[i]Can You Shade? ;;[/i] []
[i]Your Three Pixel Art Examples ;;[/i]
-Paste Art Here-
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[i]What Art Program Do You Use? ;;[/i]
-answerhere-
[i]Why Would You Like To Be An Artist?;;[/i]
-answerhere-
[i]Is There Anything You Can Do To Make PS A Better Place? ;;[/i]
-answerhere-

Mod Form

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[b]Mod Form[/b]
[i]Your Username Is ;;[/i] -answerhere-
[i]Do You Have Experience? ;;[/i] []
[i]If Needed, Can You Make PS'es? ;;[/i] []
[i]Can You Make Things Transparent? ;;[/i] []
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[i]What Would You Do If Someone Was Spamming? ;;[/i]
-answerhere-
[i]Why Do You Want To Be A Mod? ;;[/i]
-answerhere-
[i]Is There Anything You Can Do To Make PS A Better Place? ;;[/i]
-answerhere-

Every now and then we have forms for Guest Artists and Mini-Mods! Keep watch, they're not here often.
Co-Owners/Admins are Mods and Artists and must follow both sets of rules.