Group Opening Adjustments

Starting in Winter 2022, we’ll be having longer opening windows for prospective members! Instead of being open only for the first month of the season, we’ll be open for two months of the three! Therefore Winter’s opening will be from December 1st through January 31st, giving prospective members plenty of time to ready their applications for the group! We hope this alleviates some pressure about completing apps on time for those who happen by but feel they may not have the time to complete a comprehensive application. We’re still reserving the last month to focus on group maintenance however, so the group will still close one month out of each “season.”

Group and App Updates

We also have some updates for you in general news about the group! We’ve clarified on our Rules and Regulations page that all art for the group should be viewable and not locked behind either a Premium Gallery or Watcher Only Gallery. This is to ensure all members can view and enjoy your work as well as so admins can accept your work into the group!

Also, we’ve adjusted a couple sheets from the Public Records and have moved them to the Antler Log! You can now check your inventory and your antler earnings as well as activity from the Antler Log Google Sheet. The Puppy Tracker has also been moved here so it is easier for members to see the age of their pups and when they need to update their applications to the next age bracket.

We’ve also updated our application sheets and cleaned up the text at the bottom a bit so they’re now more standardized! The apps themselves now have a little bit of flair a pack or guild can add with biome silhouettes. Future pack or guild leaders can now choose a biome that represents their concept for their apps. All current apps have biomes that reflect the pack’s major concept biomes!

Pack and Guild Concept Openings

Speaking of packs and guilds, we’re opening pack and guilds once again! We will be accepting a maximum of 2 guilds and an indeterminate amount of packs. This means if you’ve had a pack or guild concept you’ve been wanting to add to the group, you may now submit them for a review as well as to gain permission to start gathering your followers! Be sure your concepts are as complete as possible when you submit for a review, as you may be asked to hold out until we have a better understanding of your concept. We’ve also adjusted how alphas become staff - removing the automatic induction into staff from both alpha paths. You must now prove yourself worthy through hard work as an alpha first before you may be asked to join the Intern role - and from there continue to prove yourself before you can make Ranger. This is to avoid us accepting members into staff who are not prepared for the role from entering into a situation where they’re in over their heads!

Breeding Rework, Breeding Items Shop and Mutation Item

We’ve heard you on our percentages for our litter rolls as well as requests about specific mutations, so we’ve worked on making edits that will hopefully alleviate the frustrations while still keeping a relatively moderate amount of random chaos in the breeding mechanic. Litters will now roll at only a 10% chance for mutations with two healthy parents, while one mutation parent will yield a 25% chance and both parent carrying a mutation will roll at 50%. This means that when applying an Insurance Policy, you will force a healthy litter at both two healthy and with one mutation parent!

We’ve also implemented a shop specific for the breeding mechanic - Storm the Stork’s Sundries! Here you’ll find items that can force traits (or lack thereof), increase your litter size, force a max size and more! For those with many antlers, this is a great place to sink the antlers you think you’ll never use. With the submission of this news article, the store will open for purchases.

Another query we’ve had a lot on and decided to allow through a new item is breeding-only mutations being obtainable outside the breeding mechanic. Now, you can purchase a bottle of Mutating Liquid that will allow you to create a character with the mutation you’ve always dreamed of! Been wanting a chimera or yeti but RNG has been cruel? Purchase the bottle and you will be able to under the rules listed with the item! This also means they don’t have to start as a puppy and can be a completely new character with no in-game ties. Find out more at Buck’s Human Oddities!

Norman's Nest and Siren's Swift Delivery Now Open! 

We’ve been working on both of these shops for a while now, but now we’re ready to reveal them! Both of these shops will be open for purchases with the submission of this news article.

Norman’s Nest is a shop where you can find retired event or retired bulletin board items for trade! You may also “sell back” items you don’t use to the bald eagle for antlers or tokens. So if you’ve ever stared longingly at the old events, saddened you couldn’t get that one item you really wanted - you now can! Norman’s Nest also offers a donation shop for high value items for no antler return to you - but it is a way you can allow others a chance at buying something rare. Give his shop a gander!

Siren’s Swift Delivery Service is a shop where you can send items to other members of the group, unlock a character bound item or swap an item between two characters you already own! This is a great way to rid yourself of items you don’t want but have a friend who does. Bear in mind that rarer items will require both the sending and receiving parties to pay for the transfer. Give her shop a gander!

New Main Shop Item - Insect Bundle

Last, but not least, We’ve added a new item into the main shop called the insect bundle. What is it? Exactly what it says it is - a bundle of 5 insects you may use to decorate your wolf or craft them into necklaces/crowns with Ozzy! Any 5 insects you may use for the bundle - from butterflies to beetles, to centipedes to spiders, they all can be used to accessorize your wolf. So feel free to purchase one if you’ve been wanting those butterfly accents or junebug glam in your wolf’s accessories.

That’s all we have for you all for now - but it’s quite a lot! Hope you all have fun with the changes, new shops and new opportunities! Thank you for being a part of WoLF!

WoLF: Pumpkin Palooza! Group Wide Fall Event, The Ranger’s have gone around and left a little snack out for all the animals! And some just as trail markers for any tourists, but that doesn’t stop the animals!All ages can partake! These submissions will go into NORMAL PACK FOLDERS.ITEMS REWARDED IN CASH NOTES5 antlers per prompt - No limit on how many times or how many characters!Event Ends December 1st 2022!PromptsPumpkin PatchHave fun with all the pumpkins and gourds laid out for the critters! What kind of pumpkins? Is it smooth, bumpy, multi-colored? Either way its free snacks! Are they as big as you or really tiny. Crush them!Item Reward: 1x Pumpkin vine & blossomScarecrowsThough intended as a grassy pumpkin headed decoration, it gives the wildlife a little spook! How do they react, do they attack, do they run? Item Reward: 1x Small Deco pumpkin/gourd (fake)Pumpkin BallSome comically small pumpkins are scattered around, perfect size to play with! Do you play fetch, do you swing them from their vines? Maybe kick them around to keep them from others, either way it is play time!1x Small gourd/pumpkin (Natural)  WoLF: Attack of the Man Beast - Boss Fight EventYou enter the forest, seemingly like any other night. The moon shines brightly on the path ahead, but there was something unordinary. A form, with glowing red eyes glares from the shadows. It could be anything, you are in no danger, this is a path you know! But, suddenly the shadow heaving creeks and shuttering groans and it grows to a greater height. A hostile growl echoes through the trees and a fear you never felt before grips your heart Something vile has descended upon the inhabitants of the Lunar Sanctuary.,EVENT ENDS DEC 1st 2022 ,,, Welcome to WoLF's First Boss Battle Event! The Ranger's have set up a Haunted Trail for tourists but the residents of WoLF have more concern. Please read below for how to participate!RULESTo attack the beast you must comment HERE! Deviations can go directly into the Attack of the ManBeast folder! LINK This guy has a 4 part health bar! Chip away at his health, every milestone equals more rewards give at the end of the event!Characters can be depicted Fighting a REAL werewolf (the animal imagination likely wont know a machine) or can be depicted beating up a animatronic decoration! It is safe to assume there are multiple for different haunts/recordings for the spooky holiday so get creative if you want! - characters are not forced to be in specific environments nor forced to look a certain way!Max of 5 characters per entry (owned all by you or collabed) - those featured but the owner doesn’t partake will not get credit for damage. Event Participation items are rewarded at the very end of the event! Credit is only given if you are an active participant and it is commented below. This means collabs, RP's or Round Robins, only 1 person needs to comment. If your character is featured, but you did not partake yourself your character is not included in the damage dealers. REWARDS5 antler bonus on all entries. 75% HP Rewards - Not Unlocked50% HP Rewards - Not Unlocked25% HP Rewards - Not UnlockedKill reward! - Not Unlocked Comment HERE to attack!... WoLF's Season of Giving Event 2022!Welcome members of the WoLF pack to the Lunar Wildlife Sanctuary's Season of Gifting Event!Every year, the Lunar Wildlife Sanctuary holds a yearly Secret Santa event and the staff is making sure to have it running on time this year! We will be holding the image/lit exchange called the Secret Santa Gift Exchange - more information below! There will also be a Gratitude Card Exchange as well for those who do not believe they have the time or resources to meet the image/lit requirements for the Secret Santa Exchange. Finally, we will be opening a thread for the Season of Giving Item Gifting where you can gift items to another user similar to how the system will work in Siren's Shop - only here the gifting system is free of charge!Read each section before replying to each thread you wish to participate in as not all areas will give you activity for the season you complete it in!All of these events will run until February 28th, 2023 to give everyone ample time to participate, so do not worry if you don't think you'll have time this winter season to complete them! You'll have a total of three months overall for these exchanges. However, we do ask that you know you'll have the time to complete these before signing up as you may be rejected from joining future events of this sort if you do not complete your entry!, Secret Santa Gift ExchangeWe are again holding a Wolves of Lunar Forest Secret Santa Gift Exchange! This is our 5th Secret Santa Event, so be ready to read along new members and old! Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition in which members of a group or community are randomly assigned a person to whom they give a gift. The identity of the gift giver is a secret not to be revealed.How to Participate:First, you must comment on the Secret Santa Gift Exchange thread that you’d like to be enrolled in the exchange. After you comment, you’ll be added to the official list. Once the sign-ups are closed, the Rangers-of-WoLF account will randomly assign you to another member. You’ll be noted their name in order for it to be kept secret!When you get your Secret Santa, you are free to draw an image/write a story featuring your pick out of their active WoLF characters! Rules for these are outlined in the Rules section. ♦ Last day to sign up for the exchange is Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST. Notes will be sent out the following day. Once you receive your name, you are free to submit your gift to the group whenever you’d like! (In the proper folder!) ♦ Last day to submit your gift is Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Failing to do so may bar you from participating in future exchanges!Rules: ♦ Only sign up if you are positive you’ll be able to complete your gift for the name you are assigned. If IRL issues arise, please note the group no later than Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 so we can alert backups. You’ll have close to 3 months to get the gift done. Do it early if you are worried! ♦ Gifts should be antler worthy! But can be mildly AU or Holiday themed, but please don't disrespect a character by doing so! Art: They must be at least Half body with at least a loose background. Literature Requirements: At least 300 word minimum about another's character but does not need to be restricted to prose! Can be poetry/songs or other writing forms as long as they meet the word requirement. ♦ Your gift must feature at least 1 of their active WoLF characters. If you are feeling generous, you may add more but it's not required for the exchange. - Link the Character AND tag its owner. - If the character retires amidst the you are fine to continue, so long as it did not retire before the names were given out. ♦ This is a Secret Santa so try to keep your names secret before you post your gift! ♦ If posted AND submitted to the Secret Santa folder within the event timeline, the worth of this submission is 10 antlers - you can cash this for any 1 character of your own. This can count as your seasonal activity when you cash it - but you still must note the group your cashing note like any other activity requirement!Late submissions will not count as SS and will just go into the relevant Pack/Guild/Other Gift Art folder and will follow gift art rules in regards to antler rewards.Please Comment Here to SIGN UP for the Secret Santa!Wish to be a backup artist/writer for the Secret Santa exchange? Please Comment Here!, Gratitude Card ExchangeWe want to spread good vibes to members of the group, with members taking part as well! So, we are holding a Gratitude Card Exchange as well so that those who wish to participate can give a little to others and show their gratitude. This card exchange will not count for activity for the season, so please do not sign up for this and expect to make it through the season!How to Participate:First, you must comment on the Gratitude Card Exchange thread that you’d like to be enrolled in the exchange. After you comment, you’ll be available for the card exchange! Once the sign-ups are closed, the Rangers-of-WoLF account will randomly assign you to another member. You’ll be noted their name in order for it to be kept secret! You are also free to make cards for other members as well, but you will only be able to claim the antlers for the assigned gifted card unless your art/lit reaches the minimum requirements for gift art!When you get your Card assignment, you are free to draw an image/write a story featuring your pick out of their active WoLF characters! Rules for these are outlined in the Rules section. ♦ Last day to sign up for the exchange is Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST. Notes will be sent out the following day. Once you receive your name, you are free to submit your gift to the group whenever you’d like! (In the proper folder!) ♦ Last day to submit your gift is Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Failing to do so may bar you from participating in future exchanges!Rules: ♦ Only sign up if you are positive you’ll be able to complete your gift for the name you are assigned. If IRL issues arise, please note the group no later than Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 so we can alert backups. You’ll have close to 3 months to get the gift done. Do it early if you are worried! ♦ Cards do not need to be antler worthy but must meet the minimum requirements below! Art: They must be at least a headshot featuring a winter theme trim or seasonal gratitude phrase Literature Requirements: At least 100 word minimum about another's character but does not need to be restricted to prose! Can be poetry/songs or other writing forms as long as they meet the word requirement. ♦ Your gift must feature at least 1 of their active WoLF characters. If you are feeling generous, you may add more but it's not required for the exchange. - Link the Character AND tag its owner. - If the character retires amidst the you are fine to continue, so long as it did not retire before the names were given out. ♦ This is a Gift Exchange so try to keep your names secret before you post your gift! ♦ If posted AND submitted to the Card Exchange folder within the event timeline, the worth of this submission is 4 antlers. While you can cash this for any character you own, you will be reminded that this does not count for activity if it is the only entry in the cashing note!Late submissions will not count as part of the Card Exchange and will just go into the Spam Art folder as these entries will be ineligible for antler rewards.Please Comment Here to SIGN UP for the Gratitude Card Exchange!Wish to be a backup artist/writer for the card exchange? Please Comment Here!, Season of Giving Item GiftingWe are opening a gifting thread here for the winter season in order for members to give items to others who may want an item they have not been able to obtain for themselves! This is the only time you can gift an item to another member without the cost associated with the transfer. This will have no art/literature requirements nor will it involve an actual exchange. This is just for people to list their wishlist items and then kind members can gift that person an item or items on their list! More information below.How to Participate:If you have an item or items you've always wanted in the group but haven't had the resources to gain it, you may post your wishlist items to the Item Wishlist thread. If you merely wish to gift an item or items and already have a member in mind, you may just post to the Item Gifting thread and fill out the form listed there! Rules on both these threads are below. ♦ Last day to post a wishlist will be Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. ♦ Last day you can post an Item Gifting comment will be Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST! A closing comment will be added to the thread at this time.Rules: ♦ Only one comment per member for the Wishlist comment thread! Please be sure you list everything you would like there before commenting. If you forgot something, please edit your comment or reply to it! ♦ You may gift any item to any member you wish. Character locked items will also be gift-able, so you can give away unapplied items from deceased or retired characters to others! ♦ When gifting, please be sure to fill out the form in the comment which is also listed below. You may add/subtract item lines depending on how many you are giving away to the username tagged: Username the Gift is for: Tag Username here! Item(s) being gifted: - (number)x Item Name - (number)x Item Name - (number)x Item Name ♦ You may gift multiple times to multiple members - just leave a new comment for each unique member you are gifting to! Just remember to check your inventory first in the Public Records link as you cannot gift more than what you actually have!Please Comment Here if you wish to leave a Wishlist!Ready to gift items to another member? Please Comment Here!