If you have a question not answered here, or could not find an answer throughout the World pages, feel free to leave a message in the #inquiries channel in our Discord, or you can PM one of the admins: sinn, shiba, SyrPanck.
OBTAINING A BAT
【HOW DO I GET A BYSMALBAT?】
Bysmalbats are a closed species, meaning you cannot make a Bysmalbat without permission. There are two main ways to obtain permission: acquire a MYO slot (with which you can create a Bysmalbat), or acquire a Bysmalbat adoptable (in which you will receive a premade Bysmalbat design).
A MYO slot can be acquired by:
A MYO slot can be acquired by:
- Purchasing a slot from the shop. MYO slots are available in limited quantities (restocked monthly) in the Copper Coin Shop for both USD and for Copper Coins, the species currency.
- Winning a raffle. These are hosted exclusively in the species Discord.
- Trading for, repurchasing, or being gifted a slot from another member. Some community members may put their MYO slot up for offers. If there are any listed, you can find them in the Bat Discord in the #bat-offering channel.
- Official adopt sales. These can come in the form of an auction, a set price sale, or an OTA. They are hosted on the Bysmalbats toyhouse and are Bats created by sinn or shiba.
- Guest artist adopt sales. These can also come in the form of an auction, a set price sale, or an OTA. They are hosted on the Bysmalbats toyhouse and are Bats created by approved guest artists for the species.
- Trading for, repurchasing, or being gifted a Bat from another member. Some community members may put their Bysmalbat up for offers. If there are any listed, you can find them in the Bat Discord in the #bat-orphanage channel.
ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS
【HOW CAN MAD TRAITS BE OBTAINED?】
They can be obtained through various methods, such as raffles held in the Bysmalbat Discord or through the Copper Coin Shop.
【WHAT ARE COPPER COINS?】
Copper Coins are the currency of Shambala’ha. They can be used to purchase a multitude of items (MYO slots, trait add ons, redesign tickets) from Salone Di Bellianta, the Copper Coin Shop.
【IS THERE A WAY TO CONVERT REAL CURRENCY INTO COPPER COINS?】
There are no plans to make mad traits available with real currency.
【WHEN CAN I UPLOAD MY BAT ON TOYHOU.SE?】
You’re welcome to upload your bat as soon as you receive an acceptance notice. There’s no need to wait until it’s uploaded to the masterlist account itself.
【WILL THE ANNIVERSARY/ EXCLUSIVE TRAITS BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FUTURE?】
There are plans to bring them back in future events/ activities. So please stay tuned!
【CAN A BAT'S WING CLIPS BE REDESIGNED?】
Wing clip redesigns will be allowed with a corresponding redesign ticket from the Copper Coin Shop.
BAT APPEARANCE
【CAN BATS HAVE ANTHROMORPHIC FACES (I.E. SNOUTS)?】
No, Bats must have distinctly humanoid faces.
【CAN BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
Yes, though the amount of Wonder they possess determines how easily and how well they can disguise themselves. A higher amount of Wonder naturally lends to more proficient disguising.
【HOW DO BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
They take on human skin tones, and normal human features. Patterns on skin and extra features present on the bat (wings, extra eyes) can appear as tattoos. Their wings can be disguised to look like extra fabric from their clothing.
【DOES THE HUMANOID FORM OF A BAT AGE?】
They do age, but at a much slower rate than the average mortal. Bats with enough Wonder could even make themselves appear younger or older at will.
【CAN ALLEGORIES ALTER A BAT'S APPEARANCE, OTHER THAN WING CLIPS AND MAD TRAITS?】
Yes, bats often take on the themes from their allegories.
【WHEN MADNESS DEVELOPS, IS IT VISUALLY INFLUENCED BY A BAT’S ALLEGORIES?】
Yes, it tends to be influenced to a certain extent.
【DO DEVIANT TRAITS DEVELOP LATER IN A BAT’S LIFE OR ARE THEY BORN WITH THEM?】
Bats are born with deviant traits. They’re just less commonly seen among the community compared to standard traits.
BAT TRAITS
【WITH THE FUR TRAIT, HOW MUCH FUR COULD A BAT BE COVERED IN?】
As a standard trait, only about 30% of a Bat's body could be covered in fur. As a deviant trait, they could have an excess of fur, meaning their body is covered in greater than 30% but less than 70% fur. Of course, these percentages can be visually subjective, so feel free to consult an admin for trait advice.
【CAN THE OUTER LAYER OF A BAT'S WINGS BE COVERED IN FUR?】
Yes, it can.
【ARE PROSTHETICS THE SHAPE OF HOOVES, TALONS ETC. ALLOWED? 】
No, they are unfathomable (not allowed under all circumstances), even as prosthetics.
【ARE PIERCINGS ALLOWED ON TENTACLES?】
Yes, as long as they don’t look too similar to the thorns/ spikes (deviant) trait.
【WOULD THE COMBINATION OF THE "GLOWING EYES" MAD TRAIT AND THE "BIOLUMINESCENCE" MAD TRAIT COUNT AS 1 MAD TRAIT?】
Since they’re on two different anatomical parts, it would count as 2 MAD traits. In contrast, the MAD trait "Strange Growths" can be found on multiple body parts (wings, face) and still be considered 1 MAD trait.
【DO A BAT’S TENTACLES HAVE THE SAME PROPERTIES/ ABILITIES OF THE CREATURE THEY’RE BASED ON?】
Yes. For example, jellyfish tentacles would have the ability to sting. But whether you decide to make use of these features is up to you.
BAT CULTURE
【IS THERE A SPECIFIC STYLE OF CLOTHES THAT BATS NEED TO WEAR?】
There is no singular, specific style of clothing that Bats must wear. They all hail from different regions, and may have varyingly integrated themselves into human culture, so Bats appreciate a diverse selection of attire.
【IS THERE A REQUIRED NAMING FORMAT/STYLE FOR BATS?】
Some regions may rely on particular naming conventions, but there is otherwise no required naming format for Bats.
BAT LORE
【HOW MUCH FEELING DO FALSE TENTACLES HAVE?】
This is mostly left to the discretion of the owner. Some bats feel pain, some don't. False tentacles can break and tear (chains, ribbons, etc.). Some can even bleed.
【CAN TWO BATS SHARE ONE CONTRACT?】
Yes, they can. But considering the importance and meaning of allegories to each individual bat, sharing contracts (and thus allegories) is rare. Bats that usually engage in such contracts are either siblings, twins or exceptionally close.
【CAN ALLEGORIES BE SHARED/ PASSED TO ANOTHER BAT?】
Allegories are only shared if both bats were parties involved in the original contract. There is no way for bats to pass on their allegories through natural and orthodox means.
【WHAT HAPPENS IF A HUMAN EATS PART OF A BYSMALBAT?】
Every part of a bat contains Wonder. It would likely drive the human insane, or cause some unsavoury mutations.
【WHAT HAPPENS IF A BAT COMMITS CANNIBALISM?】
There are laws in place within Shambala'ha to prevent this from happening. Regardless of legislation and moral principles, the bat will gain the eaten bat's Wonder. But since the Wonder taken in isn't personalised to the consumer, it often causes issues with health, unstable Wonder and even Madness.
TBA
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If you have a question not answered here, or could not find an answer throughout the World pages, feel free to leave a message in the #inquiries channel in our Discord, or you can PM one of the admins: sinn, shiba, SyrPanck.
OBTAINING A BAT
【HOW DO I GET A BYSMALBAT?】
Bysmalbats are a closed species, meaning you cannot make a Bysmalbat without permission. There are two main ways to obtain permission: acquire a MYO slot (with which you can create a Bysmalbat), or acquire a Bysmalbat adoptable (in which you will receive a premade Bysmalbat design).
A MYO slot can be acquired by:
A MYO slot can be acquired by:
- Purchasing a slot from the shop. MYO slots are available in limited quantities (restocked monthly) in the Copper Coin Shop for both USD and for Copper Coins, the species currency.
- Winning a raffle. These are hosted exclusively in the species Discord.
- Trading for, repurchasing, or being gifted a slot from another member. Some community members may put their MYO slot up for offers. If there are any listed, you can find them in the Bat Discord in the #bat-offering channel.
- Official adopt sales. These can come in the form of an auction, a set price sale, or an OTA. They are hosted on the Bysmalbats toyhouse and are Bats created by sinn or shiba.
- Guest artist adopt sales. These can also come in the form of an auction, a set price sale, or an OTA. They are hosted on the Bysmalbats toyhouse and are Bats created by approved guest artists for the species.
- Trading for, repurchasing, or being gifted a Bat from another member. Some community members may put their Bysmalbat up for offers. If there are any listed, you can find them in the Bat Discord in the #bat-orphanage channel.
ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS
【HOW CAN MAD TRAITS BE OBTAINED?】
They can be obtained through various methods, such as raffles held in the Bysmalbat Discord or through the Copper Coin Shop.
【WHAT ARE COPPER COINS?】
Copper Coins are the currency of Shambala’ha. They can be used to purchase a multitude of items (MYO slots, trait add ons, redesign tickets) from Salone Di Bellianta, the Copper Coin Shop.
【IS THERE A WAY TO CONVERT REAL CURRENCY INTO COPPER COINS?】
There are no plans to make mad traits available with real currency.
【WHEN CAN I UPLOAD MY BAT ON TOYHOU.SE?】
You’re welcome to upload your bat as soon as you receive an acceptance notice. There’s no need to wait until it’s uploaded to the masterlist account itself.
【WILL THE ANNIVERSARY/ EXCLUSIVE TRAITS BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FUTURE?】
There are plans to bring them back in future events/ activities. So please stay tuned!
【CAN A BAT'S WING CLIPS BE REDESIGNED?】
Wing clip redesigns will be allowed with a corresponding redesign ticket from the Copper Coin Shop.
BAT APPEARANCE
【CAN BATS HAVE ANTHROMORPHIC FACES (I.E. SNOUTS)?】
No, Bats must have distinctly humanoid faces.
【CAN BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
Yes, though the amount of Wonder they possess determines how easily and how well they can disguise themselves. A higher amount of Wonder naturally lends to more proficient disguising.
【HOW DO BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
They take on human skin tones, and normal human features. Patterns on skin and extra features present on the bat (wings, extra eyes) can appear as tattoos. Their wings can be disguised to look like extra fabric from their clothing.
【DOES THE HUMANOID FORM OF A BAT AGE?】
They do age, but at a much slower rate than the average mortal. Bats with enough Wonder could even make themselves appear younger or older at will.
【CAN ALLEGORIES ALTER A BAT'S APPEARANCE, OTHER THAN WING CLIPS AND MAD TRAITS?】
Yes, bats often take on the themes from their allegories.
【CAN BATS HAVE ANTHROMORPHIC FACES (I.E. SNOUTS)?】
No, Bats must have distinctly humanoid faces.
【CAN BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
Yes, though the amount of Wonder they possess determines how easily and how well they can disguise themselves. A higher amount of Wonder naturally lends to more proficient disguising.
【HOW DO BATS DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS NORMAL HUMANS?】
They take on human skin tones, and normal human features. Patterns on skin and extra features present on the bat (wings, extra eyes) can appear as tattoos. Their wings can be disguised to look like extra fabric from their clothing.
【DOES THE HUMANOID FORM OF A BAT AGE?】
They do age, but at a much slower rate than the average mortal. Bats with enough Wonder could even make themselves appear younger or older at will.
【CAN ALLEGORIES ALTER A BAT'S APPEARANCE, OTHER THAN WING CLIPS AND MAD TRAITS?】
Yes, bats often take on the themes from their allegories.
【WHEN MADNESS DEVELOPS, IS IT VISUALLY INFLUENCED BY A BAT’S ALLEGORIES?】
Yes, it tends to be influenced to a certain extent.
【DO DEVIANT TRAITS DEVELOP LATER IN A BAT’S LIFE OR ARE THEY BORN WITH THEM?】
Bats are born with deviant traits. They’re just less commonly seen among the community compared to standard traits.
BAT TRAITS
【WITH THE FUR TRAIT, HOW MUCH FUR COULD A BAT BE COVERED IN?】
As a standard trait, only about 30% of a Bat's body could be covered in fur. As a deviant trait, they could have an excess of fur, meaning their body is covered in greater than 30% but less than 70% fur. Of course, these percentages can be visually subjective, so feel free to consult an admin for trait advice.
【CAN THE OUTER LAYER OF A BAT'S WINGS BE COVERED IN FUR?】
Yes, it can.
【ARE PROSTHETICS THE SHAPE OF HOOVES, TALONS ETC. ALLOWED? 】
No, they are unfathomable (not allowed under all circumstances), even as prosthetics.
【ARE PIERCINGS ALLOWED ON TENTACLES?】
Yes, as long as they don’t look too similar to the thorns/ spikes (deviant) trait.
【WOULD THE COMBINATION OF THE "GLOWING EYES" MAD TRAIT AND THE "BIOLUMINESCENCE" MAD TRAIT COUNT AS 1 MAD TRAIT?】
Since they’re on two different anatomical parts, it would count as 2 MAD traits. In contrast, the MAD trait "Strange Growths" can be found on multiple body parts (wings, face) and still be considered 1 MAD trait.
【DO A BAT’S TENTACLES HAVE THE SAME PROPERTIES/ ABILITIES OF THE CREATURE THEY’RE BASED ON?】
Yes. For example, jellyfish tentacles would have the ability to sting. But whether you decide to make use of these features is up to you.
BAT CULTURE
【IS THERE A SPECIFIC STYLE OF CLOTHES THAT BATS NEED TO WEAR?】
There is no singular, specific style of clothing that Bats must wear. They all hail from different regions, and may have varyingly integrated themselves into human culture, so Bats appreciate a diverse selection of attire.
【IS THERE A REQUIRED NAMING FORMAT/STYLE FOR BATS?】
Some regions may rely on particular naming conventions, but there is otherwise no required naming format for Bats.
BAT LORE
【HOW MUCH FEELING DO FALSE TENTACLES HAVE?】
This is mostly left to the discretion of the owner. Some bats feel pain, some don't. False tentacles can break and tear (chains, ribbons, etc.). Some can even bleed.
【CAN TWO BATS SHARE ONE CONTRACT?】
Yes, they can. But considering the importance and meaning of allegories to each individual bat, sharing contracts (and thus allegories) is rare. Bats that usually engage in such contracts are either siblings, twins or exceptionally close.
【CAN ALLEGORIES BE SHARED/ PASSED TO ANOTHER BAT?】
Allegories are only shared if both bats were parties involved in the original contract. There is no way for bats to pass on their allegories through natural and orthodox means.
【WHAT HAPPENS IF A HUMAN EATS PART OF A BYSMALBAT?】
Every part of a bat contains Wonder. It would likely drive the human insane, or cause some unsavoury mutations.
【WHAT HAPPENS IF A BAT COMMITS CANNIBALISM?】
There are laws in place within Shambala'ha to prevent this from happening. Regardless of legislation and moral principles, the bat will gain the eaten bat's Wonder. But since the Wonder taken in isn't personalised to the consumer, it often causes issues with health, unstable Wonder and even Madness.
TBA
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