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Post: 46416199_1 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:09:07 +0000
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WELCOME TO THE -[ .hybrid TECHNICA. ]- JAPAN FLATSALE!
Please click on the banner below to learn more about HyTech and our Hytes.

Do also check out our JAPAN AUCTION - beginning from 8th January!

. welcome . hosts
. flatsale . application instructions .
. terms and conditions . crash course .
. faq .

. House Rules .
♠ Please exercise common sense wherever necessary
♠ All art and ideas are ©HyTech - please do not use without permission
♠ Chatspeak is not recognised - apologies for any inconvenience caused
♠ Please do not intimidate nor guilt trip the other applicants
♠ Please do feel free to discuss and have fun - keep the thread alive! Thank you~

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Post: 46416199_2 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:12:15 +0000
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We rarely dress up for our standard sales periods, but what the heck. Your loving host as per usual, Maxx D, a dashing Rurouni Samurai.
And your other co-owner and artist, the extremely beleaguered Jun D as a Miko, who may or may not be plainclothes Sailor Mars.

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Lovely Demi End as the dramatic Tsuru from, er, Tsuru no Ongaeshi, the Crane Wife.
Pretty little LaBlue Belle is our resident Kaguya Hime except without the blonde hair. You know she'd look really weird with blonde hair.

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And Jules V is our Vacationing Ninja. Looks tropical over there!

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Post: 46416199_3 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:15:26 +0000
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Submit your flatsale application [please refer to Instructions for details] from…
1pm PST on the 7th January 2009 to 9pm PST on the 9th January 2009
…for a chance to take one of these Hytes home!

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. Shiba Inu ♀ | Keyword - 悍威 [KAN'I - SPIRITED BOLDNESS] .
♠ Bright, brave, and beautiful - the perfect companion!

. Tanuki ♂ | Keyword -気遣わしい [KIZUKAWASHII - ANXIOUS] .
♠ What's he so anxious about? That someone will ask him about 'kintama' and 'burabura'…

. Kitsune ♂ | Keyword -狡い [ZURUI - CUNNING] .
♠ Here's a boy who always knows how to get what he wants…

Flatsale Price - 20K [20000g] Each

Please Note: The previews shown are of their third stage evolution
Please refer to Crashcourse for growth details.

Results

. 9th January 2009 .
The results for the Japan Flatsale are out. First, just a basic rundown on how we decided to randomise the list, so that you understand we made it as fair as possible.

For each Hyte, the list of applications is randomised at the List Randomiser of Random.org three times. The winner of each round is then put into a list of three, and then randomised one final time for the conclusive result.

Through this system, we have produced the winners :

Shiba Inu, now named Kamiko – Byagane319

Tanuki, now named Kisuke – thyPOPE

Kitsune, now named Katsutoshi – o0 Sephiros Immortal 0o

Congratulations to these three for both taking the time to apply and having the luck to top the list twice!

The reaction to this flatsale was quitequite immense; over 40 entries for each Hyte, and a total of 132 entries altogether! We've definitely surpassed the numbers of the previous flatsale. For everyone who entered, thank you all so much for your effort, creativity and massive support in HyTech's third flatsale. It has exceeded our expectations, and we sincerely hope you guys had as much fun writing them as we did reading them - we do really regret that there could only be one winner! But please don't be disheartened, as we have said many times before, HyTech will be persisting in the B/C probably longer than you would want us around~ 3nodding There will be more events and more opportunities [as will be detailed by Jun, hee] so be there with us, okie? whee It would be lovely if you could hang out with us till then, too! Thank you all very, very much~!!! heart

. Application Statistics .

Shiba Inu Girl ♀ : [ 41 ] Applications
Tanuki Boy ♂ : [ 44 ] Applications
Kitsune Boy ♂ : [ 47 ] Applications

Stats last updated: 9th January 2009 - 8.00pmPST

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Post: 46416199_4 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:16:44 +0000
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. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS .

Please make sure you've read all the information on this page before applying! - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

. Flatsale Method .
♠ We will be accepting applications for three days - from 1pm PST on the 7th January 2009 to 8pm PST on the 9th January 2009
♠ At the end of the three days, we will pool all suitable applications for each pet, and pick a winner at random
♠ The winners will then be announced on the thread and contacted by PM

To submit your application, please PM me [LaBlue Belle] using the following template:

Application Template

Title of PM: Flatsale Application - [insert relevant Hyte here]
Message in PM:
Name: [insert prospective name of Hyte]
Personality: [insert description of Hyte's personality here, based on the keyword given with them. The description is like a character bio to make sure that its projected personality will not contradict its appearance - see FAQ for details.]

♠ You may apply for as many Hytes as you like, but with one application for each, and may only purchase one
♠ If you feel the need to, you may revise your application and resend it at any time before the deadline
♠ Please send each application separately - we only want one Hyte in the subject header!
♠ If you are applying for multiple Hytes but have a ranked preference, please indicate your preferences so that we may assign you your preferred Hyte if you are picked as the winner for more than one. Otherwise, we will randomise your assignation.
Because the events overlap for two days, you may participate in both the auction and the flatsale. However, if you are assigned a Hyte in the flatsale, you will be withdrawn from the auction. Similarly, if you have entered for a flatsale Hyte but would rather continue to participate in the auction, you may request for your application to be withdrawn before the drawing.

THINGS TO NOTE

. About Naming .
♠ Allowed: Proper names from any culture | Most nouns | Heck, most words
♠ Disallowed: Chatspeak | l337 [in most cases] | Lame combination handles [e.g. LadiesMan217, number optional]
♠ Discouraged Culture-specific names unsuitable for cultural context of the Hyte | Overtly dubious fandom names

. About Co-ownership .
♠ Co-ownership is not encouraged, but allowed
♠ There is no guarantee we may be able to fit all your names onto the cert!
♠ HyTech is not liable in case of dispute between owners
♠ If the dispute cannot be settled, the Hyte may be rehomed judging on a case-by-case basis

. ABOUT PAYMENT .
♠ Please contact me [LaBlue Belle] with the trade of 20k within 24hours of our winning notification
♠ Please title the trade 'Payment for Flatsale - [insert relevant Hyte here]'
♠ For flatsales, we only take payment in pure gold - apologies for the inconvenience
♠ If there is no contact from you after 24 hours, we will give you a grace period of 12 hours to get in touch with us ASAP - if there is still no word, another winner will be randomly picked in your stead
♠ While payment is highly preferred upfront after winning [please refer to Instructions for details], a payment plan may be utilised, subject to approval on a case-by-case basis - 20k plan: 10k upfront, 5k every two weeks after [if you require a payment plan, please note this in your application]

. Hyte Collection .
♠ The Hyte will be certed and threaded after we receive your payment
♠ We will then PM you with the cert thread and the cert url
♠ Thereafter, we will PM you after every stage growth with the url of the relevant off-cert graphic
[Remember to keep up your checking-in until your Hyte has matured!]

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Post: 46416199_5 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:20:17 +0000
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. TERMS AND CONDITIONS .

Checking-in - While HyTech does not require RP, we do require regular checking-in until the Hyte is fully mature. HyTech will inform owners via PM every time there is a stage progression - thus, checking-in periods are as such:
♠ One cert thread post [or PM] per stage growth
♠ One cert thread post [or PM] every two weeks for non-growth periods
♠ This is only necessary until the pet has reached the adult stage
♠ There is a grace period of a week to make the relevant post
♠ Growth will not commence for the next stage until contact is made
[*RP not necessary - any indication of acknowledgement will suffice] The reason why we require checking in is so we can make sure of contact in time for the outfit customisation of the adult stage. HyTech is usually quite forgiving for up to approximately half a year, but if no contact is forthcoming and everything falls into a state of impending extinction, don't be too surprised if Social Services comes around and decides to rehome one's Hyte…

Return Policy - If the owner tires of the pet, HyTech will accept a return and rehome the pet at reduced prices. As this is a raffle Hyte, we will not offer a refund. While we do not perform exchanges, a previous owner may still purchase other pets in the future.

Speaking in Terms of Reality - While the owner owns the character of the pet and may display the images and certs at will, the art and character design itself is still property of HyTech, and must be credited as such. The artist reserves the right to display or use the artwork and pursue other avenues with the design. All better-sized images are accompanied by a background logo for our image protection - owners may request unmarked versions for the cert threads. Thank you for your understanding!

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. CRASH COURSE .

Before you apply for a Hyte, you really should read all the information in our Shop Thread. Just in case, though, here's a crash course to cover the basics and the most important bits you need to know!

. About the Pets .
♠ 5-stages [RP +1] with unique lineart for each pet past protoform cylinder
♠ Most Hytes take an average of about 3 months to fully mature [not including RP +1]
♠ All pets are breedable - please refer to Shop Thread for details
♠ Roleplaying is not required, only checking-in till Adult stage - please refer to Terms and Conditions for details

. In-house Example of Growth Progression.

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. About Roleplaying .
♠ Roleplaying is entirely optional
♠ Each pet will come with a cert thread that can be used as an RP journal
♠ RP incentive: extra stage - please refer to Showroom for details
♠ As there is no strict RP storyline, HyTech RP is a casual affair with emphasis on character interaction, particularly among pets.
Through RP, one may be able to influence the final appearance of the Hyte before it reaches the adult stage.

All the same, please do visit the Shop Thread to read up on all the information if you haven't done so!

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Post: 46416199_6 created on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:21:53 +0000
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. FAQ .

A…Japanese animals batch? That's not like you - what's the catch?
None! This is to make up for all those events where we subtly or not so subtly hinted that Japanese names were inappropriate…

Er…about that Japanese…
Oh goodness, pls to correct us right off! My Japanese=good to play dating sim with only…

How our FS Applications Work…
The Hyte is prerendered. We look at the Hyte and think 'yes, it would act in a certain way,' and give it a personality keyword based on that thought. We open applications and ask for a brief description of the applicant's view of the Hyte's personality from the preview clip and the personality keyword. If the description fits how the Hyte looks like it will behave, the entry is in, otherwise, it is out. RP skills and writing skills are not taken into account, though they are appreciated.
A look Behind the Scenes at How this Goes: Hypothetical situation - we put up a girl Hyte with a beatific expression in the preview clip and the keyword 'Kind.' We tend to get three types of applications.
- Standard App: [insert brief passage here describing the how sweet the girl is and maybe a small scenario that demonstrates something sweet she will do] - We accept this happily, regardless of skill level or even language usage. Longer entries are also happily welcome, as we appreciate the amount of thought invested.
- Minimal App: "Sweet, gentle, giving." - We accept this as it fits and we understand that some applicants are not as comfortable with words. However, the previous example usually makes for a better application.
- Ineligible App: "She may look sweet, but she's really a bad girl who sleeps around. [or a brief to long passage detailing something along the lines of this.]" or "Name: Jezebel the Dark Destroyer of Men" - Unless it is really well-argued, it's just OOC and the applicant would be better suited to another pet and vice versa. So we will not put this application into the pool.

Anything else we need to know?
1. Concern has been expressed about the tanuki boy…don't worry, we're a PG-13 shop. ^^;;;
2. Any applications for the kitsune with 'Naruto' or 'Kyuubi' in the name field are OUT. Just saying.
EDIT: We don't have anything against the series Naruto, which we quite like in moderate doses, really - we're just preempting a terrifying eventuality. XD;;

Why are there so little pets for sale?
We do apologise! As all art for all stages past the Protoform Cylinder are unique, 5 pets in total per batch is all that the artist and colourist can handle.

Why not hire more artists and colourists?
As we would like the keep the aesthete of the shop consistent for maximum believability, we are not looking to do that. So sorry for the trouble!

Why is the sale going on for so long?
Most of the staff live in a funny timezone, so the extended time is for other people who live in a funny timezone like us.

When is the next time I can get one of these?
An RP event and Generation will be happening in the summer.

Why is there a non-Gaia url in the cert?
In the event that the cert cannot be linked back to our shop, such as randomised signatures, a passerby wishing to visit our shop can access the thread through a link on hytech.silentragedy.net [as the actual shop url is too long to fit on the cert]

Why does the timing for the flatsale and auctions overlap like that?
The way our flatsale and auctions are arranged allows you to know before the end of the auction whether or not you have won the flatsale. And similarly, by having the auction overlap for two days, you should already know also if you're going to get outbidded straight away and thus would rather concentrate on the flatsale.

More questions will be added if they are asked!

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