[Oddly Shaded]

That's what happens when you've got ocd XD I didn't even realize...

[.Survivor.]

You don't just have regular OCD, you have NINJA OCD!!!

it likes to sneak up on people unexpectedly. lol

[SydneyandStorm]

Hey guys!

So, of course, my Oekaki has stopped working, just in time for my trip so I don't mind too much (though I'd have loved to have finished up the breedings and made a couple more adopts ^^'). However, with that being said, I have decided to announce the changes to...

Conformation Shows

So right now conformation shows are basically where we add up all the conformation stats of the horses and whoever has the most wins... boring. And to be completely honest, the Fjords would win every time, which isn't fair to the non-Fjord breeders who've been trying to catch up while maintaining pure bloodlines. Besides, simple addition isn't really realistic; in real-life, a horse with a gorgeous shoulder and hindquarter but with an awful, swayed, mile-long back wouldn't beat the pony who's got average everything but is well-balanced overall. That's what we're going to aim to do here.

I'm still debating whether RVEC will be hosting conformation shows themselves or if that ought to be left up to the registries; if RVEC does, I have a general idea as to how breed shows could work that would make them very unique and desirable (they would, of course, be able to host conformation shows as well, but it would be a part of something bigger), but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. However, conformation shows will now be run in the following manner:

Horses are judged on the distribution of their stats. In other words, a horse with:

Head: 6
Neck: 8
Shoulders: 9
Forelegs: 8
Chest: 10
Barrel: 7
Hindquarters: 7
Hind legs: 9
Feet: 7
Action: 6
Coat: 8

Would beat a horse with:

Head: 5
Neck: 8
Shoulders: 13
Forelegs: 2
Chest: 4
Barrel: 10
Hindquarters: 14
Hind legs: 3
Feet: 9
Action: 10
Coat: 13

And such. I've set to figure out exactly how balance will be determined -- perhaps subtracting the lowest stat from the highest stat and having the smallest number win? -- but I'm not sure yet.

I've got to leave soon, so I'll get on later if I have wifi -- but if not, I will talk to you all on Monday! <3

Several breedings have been finished; I don't have time to post them right now, but go ahead and check to see if one or more of them is yours c:

[waldeinsamkeit.]

I'd like to breed these horses!

Mare: RAE Ride of the Valkyries
Username:waldeinsamkeit.
Barn name:Cain
Breeding fee: 0? since I own the horse? it's 3,000 btw
Stallion: BH Smoking Gun
Username:piaffes in the snow
Barn name: Rifle
Stud fee: 3,000c
Vet fee: 200c

[GingerTheWolf]

I do like solid coloured horses I have seen some nice paints and coloureds but I have never wanted one of I own or anything like that, I went through a faze were I loved coloureds but I would rather own a solid horse, my fav colour is Dun, black or a black-brown (seal brown) which is the colour my horse is registered as I am very dull with the colours

[OutFoxed]

No Rush. For my personal organization. Please don't stress about the details - if it becomes a pain, adjust it to make it easier (skip the small stuff if need be)

I'd like to purchase items!

Username: OutFoxed
Starting balance: 26,850
Final balance: 25,775

Horse: Bucephalus' Flight
Items: Dressage: Braided Mane & Trimmed Tail
- Cross Country: Splint Boots & Greased Legs
- Show Jumping: Ear Bonnet & Splint Boots
Color: XC - Splint Boots: Black/Charcoal with Orange accents/buckles
- Jumpers - Ear Net: Black with White Trim and Orange piping.
- Splint Boots: Leather and sheepskin with black accents and brass hardware
Price:550

Horse: Devil's Advocate
Items: Hunters: English Mane & Tail Braid
- Cross Country: Splint Boots & Greased Legs
Color: Black/Charcoal with Orange accents/buckles
Price: 525

[landofmakebelieve]

I'd like to breed these horses!

Mare: RAE Ride of the Valkyries
Username:waldeinsamkeit.
Barn name:Cain
Breeding fee: 0? since I own the horse? it's 3,000 btw
Stallion: BH Smoking Gun
Username:piaffes in the snow
Barn name: Rifle
Stud fee: 3,000c
Vet fee: 200c

I accept <3

[Oddly Shaded]

Just reminding everyone that if you have anything that you want done. Ie. Training etc that Syd is now away. So not much will be going on until she's back. If anyone has questions I amcapable of answering them to the best of my ability & knowledge. :3

[landofmakebelieve]

Will you be doing regular adopts, Oddly?

[Oddly Shaded]

No, I wont be releasing anything while looking after the thread for the few days. If on Monday I am bestowed the sim then I will begin making adopts I guess :3