Possible Tarantula Site

[Abronsyth]

Please never mind this. Actually, if a mod/admin could, please lock or delete it.

[AlexC]

I confess I don't like spiders very much (very large phobia here), but I think it's a wonderful original idea - and you'll get a solid, dedicated memberbase because there isn't much competition and the people interested are people who really like them.

[Hall of Famer]

These are indeed quite intriguing ideas, I believe with Mys v1.3.0 out in recent future the workload of such a complicated site can be significantly reduced. It seems that you are incorporating an adoptables stats system, interesting. Id like to keep an eye on your project and see how it develops, best luck.

[ChibiMaestro]

Yay :3
Make Iris your mascot :D
On the subject of cross breeding, I researched it, and it's a bad thing to do since it'll ruin everything

[Pyrkagias]

Spiders are so nice.

You made a tarantula site on MA, right?

Anyway, good luck.

[Abronsyth]

Gloometh, that's part of the reason I want, so badly, to create a successful spider site. I want to spread awareness about the gorgeous little 8 legged, fluffy spiders that are very much misunderstood. That too, the only ever spider adopts site I've come across was one that I made XD

HOF, haha, that is what I'm hoping for! As for the stats system, I am currently in the process of figuring out the best way to add that...the stats wouldn't be added until level 1, after the egg hatches, and then I will have to find a way to make it so that, from the ACP, when creating an adoptable I can select whether it is an arboreal, terrestrial, as well as the speed, temperament, etc...if I can't figure it out myself I'll have to set up a Species Page to give info for each species, instead of each particular spider. Thank you :)

Chibi, Iris and Crayola/Vincent (depending on what my 2nd T's name will be...) will be the two mascots :) I also have done a little research on hybrid Ts...they are very rare, and not very good to have anyways, so I won't even consider cross-species. Haha, I'll have to put that in the FAQ page:
Q: Will there ever be hybrid tarantula species?
A: The simple answer is no.

Pyr, that they are :) And yes, I did at one point, but it didn't allow the freedom that I need to develop this into a serious project...

Thank you for the support, guys! At the moment, in the art department, I have been putting my new camera to good use in taking pictures of Iris, my pet Mexican Red Knee tarantula, and using the images I take of her as references, very helpful. I do have one current example to offer, the coloring is NOT official, it is just a test.
http://www.iaza.com/work/120111C/iaza12238469088800.png

[AlexC]

I actually do have a pretty bad unexplainable phobia of all instincts (even that image is making me a bit queazy...) but I'll still support the site, because I'm all for unique pets! (my rats are a prime example)

I would suggest maybe making the images smaller though, because people don't like having big images for signatures.

[Abronsyth]

Yeah, the spider image is not going to be an actual base used...and it is still too big. It's just an example of the over all style, etc. :)

And lots of people are squeamish of bugs...I just don't understand it because I, myself, am not. Where as people who are afraid of spiders don't understand my love for them, simply because they don't :)

[ChibiMaestro]

I'm glad you're not going to include hybrids :3
They're unethical since they don't happen in the wild, they only happen in captivity, and if introduced, they could reproduce and the original species could become rare o-o

The image is so amazing :3 The style is great, just a little thing to keep in mind... if you're going to use shadows... make it so it's proportional... because... the shadow is a bit chubby :3

I actually have a phobia of ALL bugs (I say bugs 'cause then spiders are included)... gawd, I have to ask my brother to get rid of a tiny greenfly o-o

But I don't consider tarantulas as a type of bug because it's big, and furry. Furry is usually animals.

And tarantulas... if I do get one when I'm 18, will help me conquer the fear of bugs :3

[Abronsyth]

Chibi, I agree. Actually, hybrids rarely happen in captivity, since the female T tends to see the male as food instead of a male, and the male doesn't see the female as a female.

I'm not actually going to include the ground-shadows, that was just out of pure boredom XD

I'd have to agree with that one. They are, technically, bugs, but they are so fluffy and big, put off body heat, and think very differently, that they seem more like some odd sort of mammal with extra legs, over anything else!

On another note, I just got my A. versicolor baby! For now it's name is Tiny, until I learn the gender, since it's too small to tell. And it is tiny! From pedipalps to spinnerets, it's only about 2 cm long!

I hope you do get a T! They are great, long lasting companions. Easy to care for, don't take up much room, are inexpensive to care for, and the females usually live 30+ years!

[ChibiMaestro]

Photo plz. And I'm still having a dilemma on T... they're still kinda bug like o-o

[Abronsyth]

Haha, here's my A. versicolor baby, Tiny:
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/011/4/e/introducing___tiny_by_perocore-d4m1xho.png

[Abronsyth]

Art Update, 1-13-12!
I like this style a TON more. Let me know what you guys think. Honestly, it looks better with unrealistic colors than the realistic lines. And it's smaller and so much easier to draw.
EDIT:
Finished the egg! Now I have all the stages set! I can work on the art for the site now, besides the Spyders :D
http://i39.tinypic.com/11jyxjm.pnghttp://i43.tinypic.com/1zn02v4.pnghttp://i44.tinypic.com/2evaf5u.pnghttp://i42.tinypic.com/erczz5.png
http://i42.tinypic.com/2jc63rp.pnghttp://i43.tinypic.com/1zn02v4.pnghttp://i42.tinypic.com/14b4m0.pnghttp://i44.tinypic.com/5etlhs.png

[Pyrkagias]

Blue spiders are just EPIC.

[Abronsyth]

That they are, Pyr XD Thanks :)

Here's another teaser, though this one is Site Art, not Pet Art:
http://i39.tinypic.com/2w6gl75.png
"BACK, DEMONSSSSSS!"

[AlexC]

That is actually pretty cute/cool - when I don't think that they are spiders. xD

Would you be willing to trade affiliates once your site is done with mine? Both of our sites are very unique "exotic" pets and I think we may possibly have some overlap in memberbases which could work out quite nicely with both of our sites.

[Abronsyth]

Haha, yeah, the cuteness of the tubby little things appeals to both those arachnophobic and those fond of spiders :D

By trade affiliates do you simply mean affiliate, or sponsor? Basically I advertise your site on SB, and you advertise SB on your site? If that's what you mean, then yes, certainly! You know, when the site actually exists XD

[AlexC]

http://i42.tinypic.com/14b4m0.png This is my favourite stage, it... just... so cute. <3

Trade links/buttons. :D Advertise, whatever people call it. xD

[Bibarel]

The 2nd is adorable :meow:

[ChibiMaestro]

Haha, yeah, the cuteness of the tubby little things appeals to both those arachnophobic and those fond of spiders :D

By trade affiliates do you simply mean affiliate, or sponsor? Basically I advertise your site on SB, and you advertise SB on your site? If that's what you mean, then yes, certainly! You know, when the site actually exists XD

I'm the arachnophobic one XD Well, I actually hate ALL bugs ._., well not hate but don't like to go near one... o-o

I love the site art.. is it for a quest? THE SAVIOUR OF SPYDER BYTE XD

[Abronsyth]

Gloometh, hehe, thanks <3 And sure, that'd be fine :)

Biarel, thanks ;D

Chibi, haha, yeah, you've said XD

As for what the site art is for, no, not a quest really, more so just to decorate the site itself, make it nicer on the eyes, not so boring :) I was thinking about using the OBT as an illustration on the disclaimer page (disclaimer page to explain that handling tarantulas is not a fantastic idea, and that all carry venom, etc.)

[BlueKitsune]

Um... i'm not sure if it was released yet but cute tarantula adoptables??? Epic :pleased:

[Sophie]

I've never actually seen Tarantula adoptables before...but I'm sure that this will be great! ^^

[Abronsyth]

Thanks, you two :)

It won't be released until Late February to Mid-March, and that's just the beta stage!

[BlueKitsune]

I can help if you want? Maybe? With art and as an admin/mod?

[Abronsyth]

Thank you for the offer, Blue Kitsune, but as of now I am not needing any help :) I have all of the art/planning covered, later, perhaps during Beta (Late Feb. to Mid March), I will need a mod or two if there are plenty of Beta testers :)

[BlueKitsune]

Ok, just tell me if you need :)

[Abronsyth]

I will be sure to...

And, good news! I finally have to forums (mostly) set up! I am still adding boards and such, and I will have to change the theme at some point, but you are all welcome to join and post! I'm using phpbb3, since I like how it works...

Anyways, to sign up, just head on over Here! (http://archurub.com)

Enjoy~

[Bibarel]

You should add a news and suggestion board

[Abronsyth]

Announcements is for news, and there is a Suggestions board ;D If you are a guest, the only one you can see is the Questions board...I'll fix that...

[Bibarel]

Oh, I'll join anyways ;P

[Abronsyth]

Okay, the forums are all fixed up! All but two boards have been added, avatars and signatures are now enabled, and I have added several new BBC codes that can be used while posting. Now I am going to continue to work on art, from now on, most of the art teasers and updates will be posted in the forums, so, if you'd like to see those, sign up and check back often!

[Bibarel]

Whoo! More forums!

[Abronsyth]

Okay, a lot has gone on...I deleted the old site (spam bots), set up the new one, and now I am going to begin revamping the art. I will include tarantulas (+2 base sets [arboreal and terrestrial]), scorpions [+1 base set], and eventually I plan on adding reptiles such as snakes, turtles, tortoises, etc. Before the reptiles, however, I plan on adding Mantises :D

I'll show you guys the updated art when it's ready <3 Also, anyone feel like being moderators?

Oh, and the Pet Shops will now be divided by Age (except there is one shop for scorpions);
Spider Stores
Eggcellent Eggs (egg sacs)
Silky Slings (spiderlings)
Jeramone's Juvies (juveniles)
Apocalyptic Adults (Adults :D)

Other Stores
The Starry 'Nid (Scorpions)
Soliquid Mushes (sling food)
Petite Prey (Juvies)
Monsterous Meals (Adults)
---

Well, here's what I have to accomplish so far:
-Create 4 Stages for Arboreal Ts
-Create 4 stages for Terrestrial Ts
-Create 4 stages for Scorpions
-Make various items
-Customize CSS
-Create Beginner Guide
-Edit Forum CSS
-Type out Forum rules
...and so on...

[Abronsyth]

Hey guys, put a new spider up for sale :D

http://www.archurub.com/siggy.php?id=10 (http://www.archurub.com/levelup.php?id=10)

[SilverDragonTears]

Spiders creep me out but I signed up because I like to support members :) I see no spiders available though...

[Abronsyth]

crapcrapcrapcrap. It happened again! I can't login, and the spider disappeared! Ugh! Why is this happening to me..?

[Hall of Famer]

umm you cant log in again? Are you sure you are the only one who can access your computer? There is simply no way anyone can crack your passwords this quickly, unless there is an easier way for them to obtain all your info. Even the cookies do not store username and passwords anymore.

[Abronsyth]

I can login fine now...but, for some reason, all of the adoptables with promo codes keep disappearing from the promo code link...it's rather odd, it says that they still exist (in the database and admin cp), yet they don't show, even though I've enough currencies for the pet...

[Hall of Famer]

umm this... Did you fix the image file uploads glitch already? I uploaded the admuploadpic.php file to a thread, this will prevent the problem form happening.

[Abronsyth]

Yes, the image upload glitch, I think...

[Hall of Famer]

Oh really? The image upload glitch no longer exists? If so congrats, I apologize for this really. I tried to test almost everything before making this security release, but never got to this part since I do not use upload feature myself lol.