first day
Approaching timidly
what lurks here?


second day
an old blue bull
i approach but he retreats
can't i lay here next to you?

i sleep alone by the tree


third day
my good friend, we played dress-up with pinecones and lavender
we knew where to run
we performed for the vast forest
i drank and became a raven, and you a rabbit
white and black
i want to stay together

i saw you leave hesitantly
you looked back
but i was already asleep

did i hear you cry for me?


fourth day
There is nothing to fear...
Let's dance!

dance...!


dance...

... yawn

sleeping

blink away the blur
who is this in front of me?
we're running and playing
my legs tangle
like reeds in the wind
but we run so fast.
oh
another friend
and another
I'll follow you
sniffing faces delicately
may I have a kiss?

the grass is soft underfoot and i am tumbling

too many faces...
another?
so sleepy

Is anyone else having problems viewing the pictos on the site?
They're just white blocks on the account page and on the picto-page it's just white with no picto.

I see my pictogramm on the map ; and i am not ingame Help !

The Endless Forest has a lot of amazing artists, lets face it, we have some seriously talented members. Many of these members are gracious enough to accept requests of their art work. Sadly, as with anything, when there is a chance of getting something for free, respect and polite behavior can get thrown by the wayside. I've seen this happening a bit so I figured I'd blog about it.

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How to Request Art
Asking for art isn't all that different than asking for anything else, but here are a few tips that can smooth over the process;

-Be polite! The artist is doing this for free, but they should be getting your respect.

-Stop and Read! Don't jump when you read the words "Taking Requests!" take a minute to read through what the artist is offering. They might have restrictions or a form you need to fill out for them with relevant information.

-Respect the List! If an artist has only opened so many slots, do not ask anyway. If they have a waiting list, this is fine, but don't ask to be 'squeezed in'.

-Supply Details! Don't just throw your hand in the air and shout "ME!" Compose your comment and give the artist all the information they need, link to a reference or biography page.

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The Different Types
There are four main ways to get art for yourself;

-The Gift Art: This is given to you as a gift. You do not ask for this.

-The Request: You ask for an artist to make something for you and they do so for free.

-The Art-Trade: Much like a request but you return the favor by making art in return.

-The Commission: Much like a request but you are paying the artist to produce art for you.

As both artists and those seeking art, be clear about what you are offering. I see the term 'commission' getting used a lot when really people mean 'requests' and this is a huge difference; one that can lead to people getting confused/ripped off!

When I play the endless forest, i hear strange sounds like a door creaking, thunder and no rain, a few other ones as well, but today i was playing with buddy and suddenly theres a thunder sound and out of nowhere two deers poof infront of me...... Im freaked out lol...

I've made a couple of friends recently.

























It feels amazing having friends, as if I'm not alone anymore.

























Maybe... I never was.

So, day two in the forest, and i think i just saw my first sign of abiogenesis, while i was at the drinkplaats a small non-crying version of the crying idol fell down in front of me, did not get a screenshot of it though as it dissapeared after a moment, though just after that i saw some flowers around the drinkplaats that i had not recognised before, though i don't know if this was beacuse i was surprised of the idol or if they where not there, right after this happened i did switch to abiogenesis cam though the statues had not moved =/
Well, back to the forest to explore now. ^^



Ok, so i went back to the forest, and after just a few minutes, a lightning bolt strikes next to me. O.o'
sadly no screen of that either =/

another idol popped up, got a screen this time



found two deer to play with for quite a while, we where running around casting spells on each others






and, for those who read my first diary entry i bumped into that deer whose pictogram i had seen on the forums again, if anyone know who it is, tell me, it is the one to the far right BTW. ^^

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"What happened to you guys, anyway?

~Quiet~
~Keeps to himself~
~Easily annoyed~
~Homophobic~
~Closetier~
~Lucky~
~Wanderer~
~Threatened Easily~

The Human

I DIDNT SEE YOU THERE BEHIND ALL THAT SCHOOL.
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I lie. Theres still a few piles of school thats blocking life's ugly face.
So In other words, I want to make this journal so I can explain a few things. I like to explain things. Im a creature of habit, as a close friend put to me today <3
So firstly, a tear was brought to my eye when I saw the overwhelming support Ravenflight has received. Seriously guys,
I freaking love you.

Dont panic though, Ill put up a response to all this soon. Yes. I haven't forgotten andI didn't make the blog to receive attention, in case there are doubters and critics in the flock. But yeah, really guys, I will respond soon, all shall be grand....

Just a few more issues that counter with the latter.
So like, school. For me. Its kind if nearly done. I just have my trial HSC (Higher School Certificate) to go, then the big guns.
The grand finale.
The final test.
THEN I GET MY MARK to see if I AM WORTHY OF LIFEEEEeeeee

So, in other words. My ACTIVITY On the community site is most likely going to fade and diminish. The candle wont be snuffed so to speak, but it will be low. Soon as all of this is over Ill pick right back up yes yes. But for now, you might just see less and less....in game too

WHICH LEADS ME TO THE NEXT ISSUE.
LOL CONNECTION. It doesn't exist. Not now. Not ever.
I remember back in my day youngins, where I could connect to TEF flawlessly through dial up.
Now.
I struggle with broadband. What can I say.
TEF was not built for this kind if publicity. As more and more people join, everyones chances diminish. I have seen various people have issues. Australia is no exception.
For the past few weeks I've tried to get on. Only the last three days I saw the change. Now I cannot get a spread. I either just don't connect. Or I get picto clumps.

Its a shame too, I just brought my newest creation into the Forest; The Dove Keeper.