Hey uhm.... just an important question.
 

Are the October monthlies out yet? o3o
and when will the november ones released?

I keep thinking that the ones in the archaic antiquities are oct monthlies, but I'm not so sure...

Don't forget that the new r.i.gs are over half a month late too.
When are they due out?

Oh, that too. I've mislooked. Thanks for pointing that out, kagu-chan <3

@meiz: ;3; ah yes, the inevitable pull of reality.

To be honest you could hardly call this an event, it seems half baked Meiz compared to what they use to be like. People can/will understand people being busy with real life and such, thus why a lot of people have stepped down from being staff. After all real life must come first.

I would suggest if they are finding it hard to stay on a schedule that has been in place for four years why not cut back on the poses of Di's? It would be easier on designers, pixelists and those who recolor a like.

Your opinion matters, meiz. And I guess it would be their problem if they get ticked off.

I want to know people's side on this.

Kag: Simply put, people have expectations, you can't just lower the DI poses and then still charge 20 runes. Its not worth it.

I wish I had a tablet. ._.

.__. I wish I could code. ;3;

To be honest, I can understand if there won't be any October DIs due to the fact that the team already had to make a number of items for the event. It's sad but, at the same time, understandable.

However, I am rather worried at the possibility that there won't be any DIs for September as well D:. I really hope this is not the case and that they're just a little late ^^;.

I personally like the event even if collecting lanterns was more frustrating than fun during the first 1-2 days ^^;. The event items are very nice and using them is fun :3, the games by the NPCs are also very charming even if I fail at most of them xD.

That does sound quite bothersome.. I'm learning how to code and all this year for school with Java so I can get a job in either website or game designing in the future.. I doubt I have enough experience to really do much at the moment but I can understand that for events you need the background people to make things run smoothly.. and I am sure it's the coders who also need to code the items into the site as well? Not just the pixeling and recoloring elements as well, you need to be sure the items equip right and no bugs before releasing them.

And with holidays coming up, Thanksgiving for the staff in the US than Christmas, it would be expected people are busy and there will be delays. No site is perfect.. every one runs into hiccups. At least they were trying to get an event up for the members, even if it's not like the ones in the past, it still shows they are trying.

If Chloe can code, she can try and help tris >o<?

My thoughts: I would have rather the event be delayed. If there a story line to it at all? (It also doesn't help that I don't really like the items, nothing wrong with them, I just remember other event items being better, of course that could just be my brain glorifying them)

I am a bit disappointed is no October Items....since it's the Halloween month and that seems to be the most likely, for any website, to have something good. But it isn't like I have money to buy runes....and I can rarely if ever find someone selling them so...-shrugs-

Poggio, I donate to another site that has 3 - 4 colors for their di's and 3 - 5 poses. You pay for the color not for the pose.

for example

I want every pose of a DI here I'll be paying $40+ because of things like individual sleeves, boots, socks, belts, hair, extensions so on so forth. On the site I go to and actually do donate to, I want every pose in every color I pay $7.50 - $10 and have it, and the community is happy with that so don't put it on the users and say they wouldn't pay for it as they will if it is for quality work something that isn't in items as it stands. After all quality over quantity.

Meiz, the site I go on has one coder, one artist and three mods. The coder and the artists are full time collage students, and have jobs. Each of the mods have a job so the fact of school and work can't be used as an excuse I'm sorry, more so as this site has more staff than the user base requires (at least in the mod department). Your opinion does matter, and I'm not ticked off by it as just like you I have been staff and understand just how hard and draining it is to do things. Myself like other users would just prefer to wait for something decent than something half baked that looks rushed.

Galla when I said has been the same in the last for years I meant such as the DI's being released on the first of every month. Events change dates, but lets be honest there hasn't been that much of an update in the storyline since what the nox event last year. I know yourself and the other staff members are passionate but the way things are going it would be kinder to put the site out of it's misery. This is my opinion and I don't care if it ticks you or anyone else off as I seen this site in 2010 and it's now just a shadow of its former self.

I'd much rather not see another avatar site I actually like closing down D:! (I'm a former Crysandrea member and was very sad when I found out that the site would not be relaunched and I'd hate to see Trisphee have the same fate T.T, but, then again that might just be me...).

^That. It honestly makes me upset when people leave because there is a lack of storyline/item updates.

I'm here for the community. For the friends I've made and the friends I've yet to make. To have somewhere to go when I need to talk and to be here for someone when they need to. It's like getting mad at a free con for not having enough events or vendors for you. It's like ... you could try walking around and socializing? That's what it's there for. To hang out with people with similar interests.

Sorry if any of that sounded rude. I didn't mean for it to...

@Kaguya: Would you really donate to tris? I don't want to sound mean by being blunt but for months now you have been saying you have been leaving. If we were to implement these changes would you stay as an active member? I am not trying to sound harsh but that is the whole point of the DI, to pay per pose. It helps raise the revenue for the site. The unique thing about the site in that having so many different poses is that you can pick and choose how things work for your avatar in the layering system. Not only this but certain artist have signature things they tend to design the most, hence why we have an influx of puffy sleves XD


I don't feel like this is a good solution for a few reasons that will eventually come to bite Trisphee back on the butt. I also do not want to get my hopes up and try something that I think the users will just bitch about regardless. I know that you think cutting out something is a good idea but doing that to A DI makes it no different then a RIG, not that it matters because many users have said various opinions before in the other thread similar of this nature. Unless the staff members find time to set aside for tris even in their busy schedule the situation needs something more drastic.

I am sure that the team will think about your suggestion, along with others that have already been proposed such as releasing recolors of old DI, various improvements on the sites coding and the events in the future.

For someone not wanting to be mean that was a very bitchy comment I have art comissioned and am giving away my items or would you rather another damn account filled with older rare items collecting dust and making the market place even more stagnant than it already is! And giving my history with this site... no I would never, ever donate to it again even if it was the last avatar site on the internet.

I am only learning the code so doubt I could be much help cause I glanced at the codes for an avatar site awhile back and it's not Java.. I believe they run on CSS.. Now if one of the coders wanted to take an apprentice on, I wouldn't mind helping and getting experience.

In a way, I go on forums to get a break from the world around me. I get to meet new people, maybe make a new friend in the process and socialize a bit. I don't require a ton of socializing.. I like a small, tight group of people and after that, I don't venture far from the group.

It is a little sad no October DIs cause it's the only month where you can get items that have twisted themes to them.. Most sites don't do items with blood, etc unless it's Halloween.. Some sites don't go farther than blood, which is sad cause I love making spooky avatars.

@Poggio - I know Kaguya is leaving for a fact.. some of the items she has in her giveaway are mine cause we felt it would be better just to combine our inventories and host one big giveaway/art request.

@kag: That is what I do with my gaia account. I just let it rot even though I have a plethora of real invested money on the site.

well this is my two cents but if a person does not want to be here then they really need to leave. it is simple and appropriate and if that means giving your account to a proxy then fine but better gone of one's own choice than banned for being nasty on a regular basis


on the matter of the topic, i think if you are on a site just for the items you are not really invested but that is just me, though it might help if people still kept donating. there are yearlies if you need reimbursed but money might help since that means tris might be able to pay for the help it desperately needs

@Chole: Giveaways and charities are fine. I was more curious if she really would pay for a down grade in an item or be an active user and in the user markets. Stuff like that. Because we would not just be doing this for single users we would be doing it on a whole. The whole population of tris would be buying into this idea. Working out the logistics, If/when she leaves we have to explain it to the other paying users as to why they are getting half instead of a whole.

All would depend on the what they are banned for, and sometimes I question why some people who have been nasty to others, not naming anyone here, have not been banned? What goes around, comes around, as the old saying goes. And I really think your comment, Choco, was uncalled for about being banned for being nasty, I found that was quite rude in honesty. We all have rights to voice our opinions, and shouldn't that be the basis on improving the site? Listening to what the users say? And it's a free site, people can come back and check up to see what is going on or is that a crime now?

And not everyone has the funds to donate either.. it's nice to talk about people donating to help the site but you got to remember that everyone is facing finical problems with the current economy.. that is not going to change.. till members are in a state where they can afford to donate.

it was a little blunt i must admit but i have been reading and watching and i have noticed uncomfortable trends that are counterproductive to the site and this is a place where that counterproductive trend is taking place. it is ok to say when something is bothering you but trashing that something and disrespecting anyone who would defend it goes beyond that and falls into the realm of trolling



and that is true, there are people who cannot donate but for the people who CAN and choose not to because there are no current monthlies i wish to talk them into donating even if it is only a little to help keep the site from going under when the bills come due since i am not sure enough people are already invested in the idea of saving runes for the future or catching up on yearlies so far

Kaguya - "The coder and the artists are full time collage students, and have jobs. Each of the mods have a job so the fact of school and work can't be used as an excuse I'm sorry, more so as this site has more staff than the user base requires (at least in the mod department)."

That's great for them, but at least for the pixelists (namely mon and I), we're going to college for design/art. Personally, I'm in the studio at least 4 nights a week working on assignments, and when I'm not I have classes to attend, other homework that needs doing, a house to clean, relationships to maintain, as well as hunting for a job to pay for my apartment. On top of all this, I've been dealing with pneumonia for the past two weeks.

That being said, there is a lack of pixelists on here to begin with. Mon is in school as well which keeps her just as busy as me, Moony had to resign, and Fen is very busy with work as well. I get that it sucks that we don't have that many update item-wise, believe me, I feel terrible that I can't personally do more. That's great that the other site you mentioned can do so much, but that's one example. Everyone's situation is different, and sometimes that means a delay, and all we can hope is that people still remain loyal to Tris and the community here.

That being said, it IS hard to find people that are wanting to take a pixelist job at the moment. I've been looking as well for someone to help out. Not many takers.

Kinda drifting off topic here guys, yeah i went to offline staff for like forever cos i felt bad i couldnt contribute much. We know we have a lot of mods on the list but what you don't see is that most help out in other sections too, whether with sorting or proofreading writing or uploading achievements and even designs and recolours for some. We are working hard on trying to get the DI schedule back on track (even I tried to pixel which ended horribly xD) and Gall has been working almost non stop to get them done. Yeah so I think I was trying to make the point of patience or something, oh yeah event.

We ended up putting the event out because we already had the items done and its something we could actually do while waiting for DIs to be done. So rather than "hey guys no DIs yet sorry", we have "hey guys we're sorry about the DI delay but here's something to do while you wait". Personally I'm enjoying the event because I'm actually posting for once and earning currency rather than chasing around staff for deadlines.

Meizicht, no angry response from me. You hit the nail on the head.

Not to mention that our primary coder is working two jobs.

It's not unprecedented for an avatar site to have to take a break from releasing items for a bit due to issues. I know of a few who have had to. There simply isn't anybody to do the work right now, that's the bottom line. Not to the standards of our quality (this other website I'd be interested to know if they release items with as many poses/depth of poses/quality as this site.) If anyone knows of anybody who pixels or codes with copious amounts of free time, feel free to get them to come on board! It would be great and we'd welcome them with open arms. In the meanwhile, the forums still exist. Items have always felt like extra perks and not the point of the site, to me, but YMMV.

i dont think anyone could get mad about that meiz, you have it perfectly<3

I do agree with you on this, ulti-baby. The community is great. I love it.

However...the friends that I met here, and still had contact with after they quit, had all told me that they do enjoy the site for the friends, but they were here originally for the shinies and funsies. (I know, I sound like a kid)


I held back my quitting mainly because, as what Meiz said, this place is like a sanctuary...I can go here, rant, complain, whine, and receive love from anyone AND won't get judged... AT ALL.
(yes, all caps and bolded for emphasis and a hint of red.)



... but I didn't intend for this thread to BLAST like this. C'mon people, I don't want any drama, I have had an infraction because I caused drama years ago. I didn't post this thread to blame staffers, I was merely asking why there's a delay. I'm curious. I do not even donate to the site to picket at it for not releasing items, so I don't have the right to complain about the items not being released.
>> I have this urge to help trisphee... sad thing is, I can't pixel, I can't code c++/java/html to save my life, I only draw with pencils on paper, my writing skill sucks goat-balls, and I wouldn't be able to moderate well because of poor judgment.


It's more like a feeling for me when I see the aurum items, posting like crazy, buying it... THEN talking to people WHY I like it and how many I bought.


@Nexxy: Yes, I know how much you guys are working your hardest for us. I really appreciate that.

I didn't ask for the items to be released right away after I asked, I was just curious. xD

I wanted to know each person's side on this, and also the staff's side on what's going on.

I am not someone special to be pleased.

...


Also, I think my question has been answered. Real life issues had been holding back the creators, and I completely understand that.


.... :p-cry:

All I've got to say is that...

HYOOMANS, don't blow this OUT of proportion. Jeez, I was just asking "WHY" "WHEN"


I appreciate everyone sharing their opinion, but... I sense tension in the air.

is that really necessary?



Edit:

Let's be honest though, people. What's the reason why most people get into avatar sites?

1.) For the cool avatars
2.) For the amazing items
3.) Great community
4.) Entertainment


It just so happened that trisphee's Great community overpowered the rest and that's the reason people stay here.

But as for those who donate real money to the site (I know some of them, and most have already quit), it's an investment. They enjoy this way too much to actually be paying money.

It's like, I'd find a way to earn money to buy cigarettes...and I know that it's not healthy for me, but I feel okay and much better when I smoke.

If it were not for me having issues with donating, I would have donated long before. But issues are issues, I'm too damn stupid to deal with it with my bank.

Anyways, people go here to unwind, relax and all.
It's not cold-hearted and mean when people say, "I am here for the items," because, LET'S BE HONEST, they were HERE originally for the items.

When I first came here, I was like, "OMG. THE AVIS. OMG. PAPER DOLLS. DREAM COME TRUE." I fan-girl-ed over trisphee. When I realized how amazing the people were, I fan-gasmed. And now, the real reason why I am still here is because of that realization.

What also saddens me, is whenever I get here, I remembered that most of the people I actually talk to here have either quit, or are lurking about.