Pound of Love - JUDGING!! 155 kennels to adopt!

[violentPrince]

Image:
Username: Roan.
Name: Rainy Days
Gender: Female
Species: Canine
Rules to adopt: Keep name and gender, do not revamp too much, do not turn markings into gradients
Credit for the lines and design: Pachoopi
Here since round 11
theprospector-he'llwannameetya

[booklover789]

Image:
Username: Roan.
Name: Rainy Days
Gender: Female
Species: Canine
Rules to adopt: Keep name and gender, do not revamp too much, do not turn markings into gradients
Credit for the lines and design: Pachoopi
Here since round 11
theprospector-he'llwannameetya

Thanks again for the donation!

[arbad]

Bump!

[Piefan]

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A U T U M N
F A L L
Female|Earth|Photographer
"Why do they call the season fall?
Leaves fall, true, but it personally
causes my - and that of some others I know -
spirits to rise. That matters most, no?"
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Adoption-specific info

Kennel: 54
Reason I want it: I adore the pony's design - the browns and yellows go beautifully together, with the scarf being a nice touch - and she has an interesting cutie mark, one that, upon first sight, made me wonder just what it was supposed to represent. Something I tend to dislike while adopting MLP characters is their cutie marks defining a personality far too much, so an ambiguous one with jsut enough information to start is nice. <3
Where will I use it?: Roleplays, most likely, since my art skills... aren't exactly up to par. She seems versatile enough to use in a variety of MLP-related RPs. Outside of that, probably some art on dA occasionally, and of course some stories if I can think of any.

Basics

Name: Autumnfall
---Nicknames: Au, Fall
---Name origin: Her birthday, her colours

Gender: Female

Approx. Age: 20?

Species: Earth

Beyond the surface

Cutie mark/Talent: An orange leaf surrounded by a few paint-like splatters. Represents her skill for painting and drawing inspiration from nature.

Occupation: Photographer, sometimes sells drawings she makes in her free time.

Residence: Ponyville

House: Along the borders of White Tail Woods is Autumnfall's home, a relatively simple affair smaller than your usual house, but just as comfortable.

History: Autumnfall was born on the fourteenth of December. A happy and healthy filly, she was carefully taken care of, for her parents, while not overbearing, wanted her to be in the best of health lest she become sickly during the coming winter. When it came, she was kept inside for the months that passed until spring arrived. Even when it did, however, she far preferred to stay home, having grown used to it by that point. While her parents found this strange for such a young pony, they certainly saw no need to complain about it.

Soon after she was enrolled into school, she discovered a burning passion for art, and she began doodling wherever she could - in her textbooks, notebooks, everywhere. As long as she had a pencil and a piece of paper, she would draw anything that came to mind. Nature, at first; plants and trees, before she decided that those who drew actual ponies were better. When her teachers began getting mildly annoyed, her parents bought her an easel of her own as a 'creative outlet', so they called it.

With it, she began to paint. She had, it seemed, been born with a natural skill and plenty knowledge for just a young filly. But she was always unsatisfied, even when her parents and sister complimented her art. Autumn insisted that nothing she drew had any life or feeling in it. It was always empty. She strove to improve, spending much of her free time looking out a window, studying the ponies that passed by her house. Her hope was to gain some sort of revelation that would teach her just what to do.

Eventually, autumn once again came. A friend suggested that she participate in the Running of the Leaves, a yearly event that happened fall. While she refused, knowing she was a slow runner, she decided that she could at the very least come as a spectator. Perhaps, she reasoned, such a lively event would help her with her art.

Thus, when it came, she was sitting in the sidelines, watching the racers prepare. She brought with her all art materials she thought she would need - sketchbook, several pencils, and an eraser. However, no new thoughts came to her, and as she tried to draw she found that her art was just as lifeless as ever. Several leaves also fell on her at that inappropriate moment.

After batting them out of her name, she stared at the ground, breathing deeply in frustration. She had allowed the possibility of drawing being her destiny to cross her mind multiple times, and here she was nonetheless, with terrible art. But as she gazed blankly at the leaves, inspiration struck. Without a second thought, she flipped to a blank page and began to draw.

The result was beautiful - a bare tree with small leaves gathered at its base and a few on the branches themselves. It was simple, but beautiful. Most of all, however, it seemed to glow with a feeling of hope and, at the same time, melancholy. Actual emotion. It was all she had ever wanted in her art. As she thought this, she felt a sudden urge to look at her flank, and that she did.

A grin spread across her face.

Not only had Autumn finally perfected her drawing as far as she wanted, she had gained her cutie mark doing it. She finally understood just what it was that she had been doing wrong - before this, she had always looked at the ponies, stayed indoors, and she had always allowed others' views to influence her, even when she disagreed. That was wrong; she was the artist, not them, and the Earth shaped her art.

All she had to do was realise it.

Personality: Autumnfall is compassionate, believing that all deserve happiness in some form, and she strives to make such a thing happen. Generous and cheerful, she is often willing to give up what she has for the sake of others. She is very devoted to what she does, a fact most cannot forget. She refuses to give up even when she knows she's failing, and once she has decided on a goal, will not abandon it unless absolutely necessary.

She is quiet and introverted, but is up-to-date on most recent gossip due to spending much of her time outside. If somebody is willing to say it while passing by the woods, she's heard it. She tends not to detect even the most obvious of lies for the simple reason of her little interaction with other ponies. Having learnt to be independent from a young age (also the main reason she got her cutie mark), she relies mainly on herself.

Autumn is intelligent - regarding plants, at least, due to her extensive study of them. Oftentimes she might wonder how something about them works, and end up finding a book containing that subject, then read a few more chapters just for the sake of it. She tends to think of herself as amazing, perhaps due to the fact that she is generally considered beautiful even by those other than herself. She tends to be very sentimental.

Pleasures and displeasures

Likes: Autumn. Above everything else, she adores autumn, almost as much as she likes her own life. It was in this season she was born, and gained her cutie mark, and so on.
Tea. She enjoys a good cup of it every once in a while... or more often than that. Her usual breakfast tends to involve at least one cup.
Fashion. Being an artist, Autumnfall thinks it important for one to present themslves respectably. And that she does, when she needs to. She grooms her mane carefully every day, and in trips to Canterlot puts on more than just her scarf.
Photography. Thus her job. Autumn received a camera a while ago, and uses it to this day.

Dislikes: Busybodies. Self-explanatory.
Deadlines. To quote her, "you can't rush perfection!" She's just plain incapable of working within one.
Pessimists. Again, quoting her, "Can't you look in the bright side for once?" They frustrate her, due to bringing her mood down.
Summer. Still quoting her: "But how am I going to wear my scarf in this heat? And besides, my coat's thick by nature, what do I do with it?"

Fears: The dark. How is she supposed to see in it? No more needs to be said.
Fire. Self-explanatory.

Relationships

Family: Coco- sister. Rest unknown
Romantic status: Single. Not looking
Friends: Leaf Gardens. They share the same love for plants and such.
Enemies: Green Cream. Or at least, she dislikes Cream, she isn't sure how the pegasus feels about her.
General rep: Although her name seldom comes up, most in Ponyville at least know who she is, if nothing else. What people think of her varies on who you ask, but it usually borders something along the lines of 'Kinda arrogant, can be annoying sometimes, but still, pleasant in general, great art skills.' Seeing as she is a photographer, many of the smaller names in magazines around nearby cities have hired her at least once.

Tree graphic credit to LoggaWiggler on Pixabay, cropped
Leaves graphic credit to Shirley on Pixabay, cropped
Picture of Green Cream and Leaf Gardens both by me
sweetmotherofabrahamLincoln

[seasee3]

Glotrout
Username: seasee3
Kennel number: 79
Why do you want this character? I look at this character and seen great potential, however he is not going to reach his limits in a kennel. Truly there is no better way for him to live life then to be role played and used in stories.
Where will you use it, and what will you use it for? While I will use him as a mail carrier in a town (Charlotte Smokes) run by animals. But who knows things might change.

Name: Glotrout
Nickname: Glen
Gender: male
Personality: A rather friendly fish, who likes to keep up on all the gossip. Glen will always spend an extra moment to help out, wether it be home work, gardening, or snow shovelling. Now sure he has his pit falls, such as always complaining to the mayor that she needs to change the air in his water system (more in the history), or about the city hall needing a new paint job (of course he would help).
History: (from the point of Glen) I opened my eyes to look at this strange new world, all around me stood stick like beings draped in white. One of those things spoke, it was so loud my little ears rang. I Swam around to the other side of my cage, there was another fish like me. This other fish was, green in the gills, red around the fins and purple and blue in the body. It took three big gulps of water, then it's black eyes bulged,rolled in its head. The white covered beings plucked it out of the water before it could float to the surface. (Weeks later) I am naming things, white covered stick beings are Walkers, where I live is called Walled-water and what I eat are pellets. (glass shakes) oh no, every thing is trembling. My walled water shatters I am thrown onto the floor. Bits of it dig into my scales. Glancing at my cage I see a sicker with the word "glotrout-glen", is that my name? I see black, all around me things are bumping into me, I am so scared. All around me I feel water again, faster like a current, I know what to do in a current. Gently moving my fins I propel forwards.
(Years later) This stream has led me to a small town were a young dog has helped me to assimilate in. I am going to a town meeting to see if the good citizens form around her would be willing to put in water tubes to I can deliver their mail. Over their to my left is the mayor, the completely oppose the tubes, while on my right the councilman who want to see them built. The mayor is just one of those people I never got along with, to strict and unwilling, she almost said no to having this meeting by the river because it was not in the town hall. If I where to become the mail man, I would be the first what a honour. The mayor bangs the hammer down, will she choose to let me stay here and become a true fish, or make me an out cast forever?
Likes: routine tasks, and helping people out.
Dislikes: rule following to the point of harm for the harm, and persnickety people.
Extra:




SweetmotherofAbrahamLincoln

[SabrinaB]

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[booklover789]

This round is officially closed!

So sorry about being late with the code drop, everyone! I've been SUPER busy lately with school!

[booklover789]

Code Drop Round 11

Judges in this round:
SabjeBammie
booklover789
Eeveeprincess01
Karma.
Roan. (for one kennel)

First off, before we get to the actual code drop, there were some kennels which we had some issues with pertaining to judging. We will not be awarding these kennels out for this round for various reasons. Look below to find out why.

Kennel #79 - seasee3 - I am very unsure about this one. Opinion, please? Should this user win or not?

Kennel 79
The personality is really short.
The history looks fine to me.
But, I like the extra art. Adding extra art is a booster. Okay, they only changed a few details, but I can see a lot of effort in it. I really like the fact that you can see him when he is doing his work.
I'd suggest to give them another round to pull us over the edge. Adding a few extras or more to the peronality might help a lot, it doesn't need a few more hours work. Just a little more than this.

#79: I didn't entirely like the story, but she seems to feel strongly enough about the character to have him.

Personally, I think seasee3 has really tried to win the Glotrout. They've wrote a lot and included extra art. So yup, I think they should win.

If seasee3 works on his/her form a little more and then submits it next round, he/she should easily be able to win the character that he/she desires.

Kennel #78 - Breezeyheart - I personally think that this user has done enough to win this character...however, I'm sort of on the fence about it. What is your opinion?

Kennel 78
I like the personality, but it needs a little more... It's only 257 words long.But I like what it says so far.
On the other side, the history is long. But it's a situation, a conversation. Those are easier to write than a real description.
The rest of the form is a wip...
I like what I see so far, and I really see effort, but I have to say no. Maybe Breezeyheart will find some time to finish it, or add things. I don't mind if a form isn't completely finished, but I am on the edge between yes and no. If they manage to add a little to pull me over that edge I'll say yes. But for now, it needs a little more work.

#78: I think she might have done enough if she had finished the backstory, it doesn't even have the character in it from what I read..

If Breezeyheart decides to go for this character again in the next round and fixes what was stated above, then he/she is sure to win the character.

#54: I think she should have her.

I definitely think that Piefan should win! I love the formatting of the form, and how he/she incorporated the fall colors into the form itself! Even though the personality's a little short and the "relationships" section is lacking, other parts of her form are great.

Kennel 54
The personality is on the short side, but I do see a lot of effort in the form, and I like the history. I think the length of the history makes up for the shortness of the personality.
For this kennel I'd vote yes, personally.
Maybe you can ask the donator? It's a nice design and has extra art, so maybe they prefer to wait another round. But personally, I like what I see and I would vote yes.

So, at the request of SabjeBammie, I then messaged Roan., the donator of the character. Donator's opinions go before ours, even though we are technically the judges here. If the previous owner is unhappy with what a form looks like for his/her character, we do not award it out as we want the previous owner to be pleased with where his/her character is going. With that in mind, here is what Roan. had to say.

Thank you for asking me! ^^
I personally wasn't too impressed with the form, something wasn't quite right about it even though I have read through it twice. If it was up to me I wouldn't give 'fall to them but I would understand if you did anyway.
One of the reasons is I'd like Coco to interact with 'fall a bit as once I've finished designing the spring and summer of her sisters I was planning on making a roleplay for them, The history didn't mention or refer to her sister once and coco would have been more interactive than that, it made it seem like they lived on opposite sides of the world in my eyes.
This may sound confusing or selfish but to be honest the story of how she got her cutie mark didn't fit right either as she doesn't look like a painter or a drawer and the talent is limiting. With her sister making chocolates and in the series family talents were linked I don't see the link there.
I'm confusing yes but these are my reasons XD I have read through the form twice though.

....but there are no family talents yet, I do plan on trying to make the other two siblings soon.
Just something food or treat related for the talents is good.
....Yes that's fine XD You can quote if you like

When I received these PMs I realized that I would not be able to award out this character, even though the judges nearly all agreed upon it. I changed some of the things in the "rules to adopt" in her kennel as well, so please go back and re-read them to know what is expected of you if you do decide to try to adopt her next round!

If Piefan chooses to go for it again during the next round and changes what needs to be changed pertaining to his/her current form, he/she will be SURE to win the character.

Kennel #107 - Elaya vs. dalmation. - I am yet again at a draw, though am leaning slightly more towards Elaya, as she seems to have done more work. However, dalmation.'s form is really neatly formatted, and contains quite a few awesome bits of info. [I'm not sure. What do you guys think?]

Kennel 107
I personally wouldn't award this kennel to dalmation. I like the art a lot, but there is a lot missing in the form. There are no clear parts of what is histroy, what is personality etc.
I like this form, but it seems too unfinished to me.
Eleya: Impressive long form for only 1 edit. I wouldn't feel bad awarding this kennel to her.
I'd award this kennel to Eleya, personally. But I sure see why you were on the edge.

#107: I like dalmatian.'s story better ovo

I seriously love dalmation's.. but Eleya's is finished, it's neat and it contains everything we asked for, if not more. I'm going to say Eleya.

Kennel #107 goes to Elaya

Username: Gamercat
Name: Izzy
Gender: Female
Species: Wolf
Rules to adopt: Don't change her name. Love her, Use Her, Don't let her collect dust, If you don't want her send her back to me or here, do not sell.
Credit for the lines and design: Click Based On

To those who didn't won the character they've applied for, feel free to PM me to ask me why.
Most forms booklover and I turned down were not finished or too short. Remember to read the tips and tricks, it is very helpfull to increase your chance to win the character! It's not the prettiest form that wins, but the one that's written the best or shows the most effort. You can have a free character, but you just need to work harder on your form to get it.

What Sabje stated at the last round's code drop is true today, as well. Nearly all of you who didn't win characters had either unfinished forms or forms that were far too short. I agree that it's not the prettiest form that wins, but the form that has the most effort and work put into it. While coding is very nice, I put more stock in what is actually in the form than what it looks like. And, as Sabje stated, you can have as many free characters as you want - but you can't get something for nothing.
If you didn't win a character this round and would like to know why, feel free to PM any of the judges that helped judge this round.

DO NOT POST FORMS YET!
I am still editing the kennels and getting everything ready for next round. Feel free to post about winning characters or congratulating those who did win, but please no forms yet.

[booklover789]

The Pound of Love is open again!

We now have 140 characters to try out for! A few of the kennels have been changed, so please look at them carefully before filling out the forms!

This round will end on June 2. You guys have PLENTY of time to make some new forms!

Since this round will be taking place during Easter, we have decided to let y'all try out for 6 kennels instead of the usual 3. Enjoy this opportunity while you can, everybody!

[SabrinaB]

Lines by Solloby, design by Diamondshine101

Username:

Hi there! I am SabjeBammie, but feel free to call me Sabje. I am the co-owner of this agency, Pound of Love, and after a few months I've decided to apply for this guy.
Let me tell you a little more about myself. I am an adult girl (in my twenties) who lives in Europe - The Netherlands. I am pregnant of a little baby girl who will be named Jessica. My Due date is April first. I can't wait to finally hold her in my arms!
I really love animals, characters, reading, writing and watching series online. Lately I am really working on my characters, to give them more art and details. You could say 2015 will be the year to really develop them

Kennel number:

I am trying out for kennel number twenty-five (25)

Why do you want this character?

To be really honest: I have no idea.
I have no character that would be a good mate for him.
I have too many male characters and I need more females, but still I end up trying out for a male one.
I normally don't like designs with (broken) hearts

So, why DO I want him? I guess some things are just meant to be. I didn't like him that much when I first saw him... But slowly this sneaky guy seemed to be making himself more attractive to me every day. I was scrolling over the kennels and he kept catching my eyes. I was afraid I'd let him collect dust once I'd win him, so I never applied for him before.
Untill this day, untill this very moment.
I love his design, I love his name, I love everything about him. Not just the lines of his artpieces, but basicly everything about him. I just have to try out for him before I really get obsessed by him. Or worse: if someone takes him home before I tried out. If someone else ends up winning him I'd be happy to see him go to a new home after all this time. But if I end up being the only one applying for him and I actually win him... That would make me so happy. I promise - no, I swear - that I will take good care of him. And if my biggest fear becomes reality (letting him collect dust) I promise I'll donate him back to the Pound of Love.

What will you use him for?

Gosh, these questions are tough. Let's do this in the order of what I will do.
First, add him to my succes story thread. This is where I keep all my winning forms. I sometimes look at them for more inspiration. If someone asks me for a critique or advice, I sometimes give them a link to this thread. This way it can inspire others and give them some ideas. I spend a lot of time on my forms, it'd be a waste to post them and never look at them again. I learn from them. I mean, compare the first page with the second page, there is a huge diffrence! Looking back at some early ones I am shocked I actually won them xD
Second, I'll add him to my Weebly I have a new one, because I no longer liked the old one. With my new character development idea it's easier to move them Every character I add will get some work done. Like more details, art, expanded history and/or personality etc. He'll have his own page and get more art in the future.
Third, and I already mentioned a little: I will give him more art and more writings. Like a diary, but then wih stories and not a new 'page' every day. When I really focus I will use a headshot of him as avatar to keep me inspired And he'll be in my trade settings.
I used to have a character development thread, but now I have my new Weebly I no longer use that thread. I add it to the new site and it's improved ^^

Lines by Coalchaser, colored by IronicwOrLd

Name:

His name is Azrael. I Googled for the meaning of it and I must say it seems to suit him well, so I don't want to change it.


Azrael (Arabic) is often identified with the Archangel of Death in Islam, Hebrew lore, as well as Sikhism. The name literally means One Whom God Helps, in an adaptive form of Hebrew.
Source

Nickname:

Even though he is names Azrael, others often use diffrent (nick)names for him. Some call him Az, others call him Azzy.
Thouh he isn't the most terrible guy tto hang out with, some decide to call him Devil, Satan and even Killy.
He never asked, but he thinks Killy comes from Kill. Most think his name - named after a Archangel of Death - means a bad thing. But it doesn't.
So he prefers to be called Az or Azzy. But if you decide to call him Killy or Devil he can see the humor in it. The only name he really dislikes is Satan.

Gender:

I think you already know, but I'll tell you anyway: Azrael is male. The creator of the disign didn't mention changing the gender is a no-go, but he just looks male to me. So, I decided to keep him that way

Breed:

Azrael is a Devil Puppy, but I am not sure how that will work out with my other characters. It is a very specific and unique breed...
I've decided to just call it canine species.
Specific breed is unknown.

Themesong:

Madonna - This used to be my playground

Birthdate:

7th July

Zodiac sign:

Crab / Cancer

Favorites:

• Color: Dark red
• Food: Steak
• Snack: Bacon
• Drink: Red wine
• Music: Two steps from hell
• Music gene: Theme songs (games)
• Author: Bernard Hennen
• Theme: Movies
• Plant: Ivy
• Bug: Caterpiller
• Animal: Lion
• Season: Autumn
• Weather: Foggy
• Holiday: New year
• Time of day: Night

Designer:

This design has been made by Diamondshine101 in a design contest hosted by SabjeBammie with the lines of Solloby.
I'll inform Diamondshine101 by PM that I won their design, if judges decide to award Azrael to me.

Lines by Neara, colored by SabjeBammie

Azrael has a complicated personality. He used to be 'normal', but since others give him those weird nicknames and seem to avoid him, he's... changed. He can't help it, others just made him this way. He tries to be as normal as possible, but it's very hard for him. To make it easier to describe him, I'll describe his normal side and his down side.

Normal side:
Azreal can be a happy little fellow. He loves seeing his friends, hang out together and cause a little trouble from time to time. He isn't a big trouble maker, and often he himself is the victim when he desides to cause trouble.
In general Azrael is a calm and somewhat submissive guy. He just let the things that cross his path happen. He doesn't really care how or why things happen - they just do. He doesn't believe in luck or karma.
Azrael is a fast learner. Whatever you show him, he knows every detail the next day. He is always eager to learn more. Show him how to open a file on the computer and he can fix every computer issue the next week.
He is not a geek or nerd, he just is an easy learner.

Not so normal side:
Tekst

Big fat WIP

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