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* What exactly is it?
*If I offered this service, would anybody actually be interested?
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You are probably a walking Adoptables FAQ by now, but these are purchasable pre-existing (to my knowledge) character designs that you sell the rights for. I've sold one previously, but didn't get much interest for the rest - I think it's new, up and coming and in its formative stages or otherwise unknown (to even yourself which is surprising!)
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it's an interesting concept, these adoptables.Β
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Hmmm, offering service. Probably I would like to watch view your gallery art, it's a aging,
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adoptable: an original design monster/pet/character that is sold for via points or straight up cash using paypal. depending or the details given (chibi or full out drawing) will affect the price range. The buyer will have full rights to the adopt and can do just about anything they want with it (role play, fan art, animation etc..) credit must be given to the original artist as always. As for changes to the adopt- minor changes are acceptable (colors, race, details) but nothing major (then it obviously wouldn't be your original creation derp)
if you offered service?: I'm VERY positive a lot of people would be interested in your adopts (given your amazing artwork it should be a slice of cake for you) all you would need is some imagination and design expertise
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cheers for the detailed description
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glad to be of some help!
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Sorry for cutting in, but..... basically, is it that you are giving your design to others, to be redesigned ?...Also, I hope I was not rude !
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my attention is grabbed. my wallet is gearing up for money.
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tbh i do like the idea of adoptables
i know some people thinks a character design dont worth money ?
but if theres someone whos willing to pay the money, it means that someone likes it
so its nothing wrong with buying something that will makes you happy
and adoptables is just a design of a character really, once you sold it the design is no longer owned by you ou o
and people can use the character however they like
mostly they tend to get more commissions with that character from other artist
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I'd turn it into a character auction instead ;D see how far it'll go.
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I would totally be interested if you made them! It's ridiculous that they've had such a negative stigma attached to them. From what I've seen, the people who hate on adoptables are people who have never actually participated in the exchange, and dismiss it from afar. So just ignore those people. Adoptables can be done in a very fun and responsible way!
I see you've already gotten explanations of the general idea, but I'd just like to emphasize that adoptables are ONLY for personal use--so you wouldn't have to worry about how much someone should pay you to publish your original design etc. They can't be used for profit (like the buyer isn't allowed to resell the design for higher than the original price), so these are all rules you can list at the beginning.
I've bought quite a few adoptables in the past, and I've never had a negative experience with it. Try it out! : )
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There seems to be some sort of negative flak for doing them, to which I do not understand... It's no different than selling any other idea, and that's essentially what concept artists do all the time. Perhaps because the buyers are only collectors, not companies... Still, it seems silly to knock it. The digital world is always expanding, and there's a lot of new ideas popping up that interest people. To me, they are kinda like trading cards, only instead of getting an actual paper copy, you get the rights to claim the image. That makes it more rare than even the rarest magic card, heh.
There is no doubt that a majority of people like it, as they are all over the front page of DA, lately. I've considered offering them, myself, actually. I saw one recently where the artist made several hundred $ off of one design, and THAT is hard to discredit.
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Personally I didn't mind adoptables when I first heard about them but I got hooked on collecting them for stories that I am currently working on.Β
On FA you will see characters go for hundred dollars or more almost all the time. The highest I've seen an adoptable sold for was about three hundred dollars.
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That alone shows they are popular, and there is a market for it. I think it's actually a pretty clever way of supporting your favorite artist.
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Adoptables are basically a way for someoneΒ to get a character designed by an artist they admire. Many people will take that character and use it for role play or stories or other personal uses, maybe use that design to get commissions from other artists with.
I've done adoptables a couple times and for me I just really enjoy creating designs, but they tend to end up sitting on ye olde HDD. So it's also a way to just release them into the world lol.
Some people tend to look down on adopts, but honestly it's all in how you go about offering them. It's definitely an interesting (and pretty new) little section of design.
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You should totally try the idea out, at the very least! Could be a fun experience.
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well that's certainly a nice way to say that folks who do offer this is beneath your level of respect.
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I... somewhat agree with this. I mean, at least your work I feel is worth it, in itself because it'd just be like buying a piece of your artwork. But when some people are just selling mediocre art just for a character design, it's like, one side lacks creativity of thinking of an idea, while the other side isn't even putting effort into a commission for the person paying that money. But hell, I love you for your original ideas alongside your stories so, I guess this is where the coin would be.
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I see your point-really good.
I also agree that I would love his originality and I would buy one :0
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I've never seen it as anything more than a desperate attempt at money. If it can be proven otherwise i'll turn my opinion around but I have yet to see it in any other light.
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You are just running with the "it's wrong to earn money"-arguement. That's why you should loosen up a bit with your opinion.
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I just personally think its kind of degrading to the artist. That's my opinion though, feel free to have your own.
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Well, you clearify yours so it didn't sound so much as I explained in my response, I respect this.
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Man, I was going to say the same thing. How disrespectful.
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I think the reason adoptables have such a negative stereotype is because there are so many so-called "artists" out there who just draw a few lines and call it an OC, when in actuality it's just an elementary line drawing, and then sell them. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've seen really absurdly awful drawings being sold as adoptables. However, as others have stated, the idea of adoptables is just an OC that you sell to someone else for their own personal use, and I think that's a really cool idea. The problem is that there are so many bad ones out there that people have begun to associate adoptables with really bad drawings that my 3-year-old nephew could have done.Β
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That's true; there are some bad ones out there that somehow get sold. The people who buy those rushed, poor quality adoptables (or any art, for that matter) aren't doing the artists who create high quality adoptables and art to sell any favors, either. I'm not stating that all of the artists that may lack a bit of practice who try to sell their characters or their pieces of art shouldn't do it. As long as they put forth effort and time into their work, then power to them. As long as it's done right.
While you have a point, you have to keep in mind that there's always more than one reason selling art can be difficult, no matter what type of art it is, and there's always more than one reason that people put a simple concept into a negative light. Nobody'll ever find a place where something is completely accepted or not viewed down upon in one way or another. As for why, some people give something a negative stereotype because they don't understand it. In this case, they could just be jealous of the artist's talent or the fact that they're making money by having people buy their character designs, knowing that all the buyer would have to do is practice drawing themselves and they could make their own characters without having to spend said money. Some people can't grasp the concept or approve of an idea in general; there's never any telling, but there's certainly more than one reason that things, and even people, get a negative reputation. Regardless of what the reason is, they're all nothing but opinions, which people are entitled to as long as they're not shoving them down other people's throats.
As long as one is happy, content, and confident doing what they're doing, they shouldn't give up, and they shouldn't let the naysayers get them down to the point of self-doubt or tell them what to do. And that applies to anything.
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I completely agree. There are a lot of artists out there who just need some practice, myself included. And if people want to buy work by artists who are not as good yet as others, then that's a great thing, as it encourages growth. The ones I was referring to earlier are people who use the same base drawing, and then maybe color it differently by using the "fill" tool in paint, or similar lazy changes. I've seen many adoptables that are merely a line drawing of a common thing, such as a pony (I watch a lot of My Little Pony artists) or a generic face with no real distinguishing features, and call it an original creation. If people want to buy these, that's totally fine and it's possible that the artists aren't being as lazy as I might cynically believe. But it does add to the negative stereotype, unfortunately.Β
I know you're a great artist, and if I had any money I'd be first in line to purchase one of your adoptables, so I think you should go for it. Just be warned that there will likely be haters who want to stir up trouble, as many people disagree with the whole premise of adoptable art.Β
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The "artists" that you're referring to aren't really artists. At least, in my opinion. I'm not into MLP, but I see the pieces that you're talking about a little too often, and I can only shake my head at them. And yes, I do agree that such people who take base drawings, make minimal changes, then turn around and sell them are being nothing but lazy. That, or they just enjoy dressing up "dolls."
Not sure if the "great artist" comment was meant for me or for theCHAMBA , considering you don't watch me, but if it was meant for me, thank you. If not, well, I think you should tell him that directly instead of stating it in your reply to me. I know of the different types of people in this world too well, so nothing ever really surprises me. Especially what "haters" choose to do.
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I was originally calling him a great artist, but I just looked at some of your stuff and it's really good too! 
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Next time be sure not to reply to somebody else with what you mean to say to another person! It'll avoid some confusion.
The watch and compliment are both appreciated, nonetheless.
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It's when you make lots of minichambas for your fans to adopt. :3
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It depends on the artist, but some of them are just character designs, or recolored linearts of a type of character, some are entire oc with backstories. I have an awesome have puppy half tetra fish named 'Flish' that Deskleaves made.
Though I still say we needs some pocket sized minichambas. There is totally a market for that.
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minichambas be so silly
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no need to memorize if it's already documented here.
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I was referencing Axel from Kingdom Hearts. Β It's pretty much his way of saying "Understand it now?" 
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Got the reference! I'm quietly a wee bit proud of myself
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no need to memorize if it's already documented here.
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Make OC's and sell them basically for points or real money -- either for a set price or auction!
Some people also have certain rules like whether they get all the rights to the design or just personal use. Also whether or not they can edit the design or even the art.
Sometimes people also do "extras" which is if the auction reaches a certain price in a ladder, they get an extra doodle etc. It's really all about how you want to approach it though, but those are some options!
I think they're really fun! It'd be interesting what kind of characters/creatures you make.Β
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Ahhh I see.
Many thanks for the additional information!
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Well theres also making an animal creature and either doing a free adoption where you just have the people that want one of the adoptables just writting in the comments and drawing them, or selling them for points
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Most people actually sell them for USD which is much more profitable. And most people make humans
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