The New SL Marketplace certainly has some advantages over Xstreet (as it were), but unfortunately I can see that there are still various teething problems.
Issues with migration, images that were set as default & replaced by secondary ones as well as inventory not being listed at all due to associated image being too small, have all hampered efforts by merchants to get their 'shit in order' (& by shit, I actually mean quality merchandise).
I initially assumed that all was well (with regard to my own online store), only to log in to see that 24 of my items had been withheld from listing due to some of the issues that have already been mentioned above. I spent well over an hour correcting everything that was awry. Hmmm.
However, its not all bad news. Like I said at the very beginning of this post, I can see a few distinct advantages with this new system.
Firstly, you can associate listings with others of the like (for example, I linked my crossed sequined halter in Cold Fusion to the same in Bermuda Splash). I can see that this would help to boost sales.
Quick & painless. Nice idea, LL.
Secondly, listings somehow appear to be more orderly. I'm not able to put a finger on exactly how or why or whats changed, but it certainly looks 'neater' (you'll have to excuse me, I'm having an off-day).
Don't quote me on this last one (because I only heard it through the grapevine), but apparently LL will no longer be pick-pocketing merchants for commissions on sales. That puts a smile on my dial.
So there you have it folks. The good, the bad and the ugly (from the inside perspective of an SL Merchant).
Fart x
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Teaser - FIREFLY Skins
This is a sneak peek at my brand new range of skins. As you can see, I have only been working on the face so far, & there are definitely bits n pieces that need improvement, but overall the skin is beginning to look pretty reasonable.
There are little gaps between parts of the eyelashes. I think I know the reason why, but I will sit down and study this issue in depth a little later to see if my hunch is correct.
I have had a minor set back (infact it was actually quite a big & costly setback) ,with a skin template that I purchased on Xstreet just recently.
The seller had alot of good clothing templates, so I jumped into the void with my eyes closed, assuming that her skins would be just as high quality. Unfortunately, I was dead WRONG.
Having said that, the seller was a lovely person. Very helpful, very friendly, however I've decided against posting any feedback on the purchase, as I think that doing so could potentially damage this woman's business.
I didn't have the heart to tell her that her template really wasn't very good quality. Yes, I know. I've softened in my old age (of 30) :p
I realise that not everything we make is going to be perfect. Some of us are great at making skins whilst other people probably should just should stick to selling clothes until they get better at producing skins.
Making skins is hard. It's damned hard. Don't be fooled.
Sixty dollars out of pocket, infinitely wiser :p
Btw, what do you think of the hair? No, I didn't make it...I'm not THAT clever!!
I have to say that out of all the hair I've ever purchased on SL/Xstreet, this is definitely my favourite.
It is Nikita Fride Bright Chained Hair - Sweet Mix. In the past, I found alot of Nikitas hair was either hit or miss with me, but her merchandise nowadays just seems to be getting better & better.
See? I don't mind plugging other people's stuff on my blog! Why not? If it's good & it enhances my SL experience, then I want others to know about it too :)
I have had a minor set back (infact it was actually quite a big & costly setback) ,with a skin template that I purchased on Xstreet just recently.
The seller had alot of good clothing templates, so I jumped into the void with my eyes closed, assuming that her skins would be just as high quality. Unfortunately, I was dead WRONG.
Having said that, the seller was a lovely person. Very helpful, very friendly, however I've decided against posting any feedback on the purchase, as I think that doing so could potentially damage this woman's business.
I didn't have the heart to tell her that her template really wasn't very good quality. Yes, I know. I've softened in my old age (of 30) :p
I realise that not everything we make is going to be perfect. Some of us are great at making skins whilst other people probably should just should stick to selling clothes until they get better at producing skins.
Making skins is hard. It's damned hard. Don't be fooled.
Sixty dollars out of pocket, infinitely wiser :p
Btw, what do you think of the hair? No, I didn't make it...I'm not THAT clever!!
I have to say that out of all the hair I've ever purchased on SL/Xstreet, this is definitely my favourite.
It is Nikita Fride Bright Chained Hair - Sweet Mix. In the past, I found alot of Nikitas hair was either hit or miss with me, but her merchandise nowadays just seems to be getting better & better.
See? I don't mind plugging other people's stuff on my blog! Why not? If it's good & it enhances my SL experience, then I want others to know about it too :)
Fixin' to get mah teeth fixed!!
Well hey, no one is perfect. Not even avatars!!
Something to Grin About
Have any of you guys ever wondered why Macbeth Lectar never smiles?
Here is why, folks.
A picket fence in the aftermath of a hurricane looks more ordered than these two rows of things she calls 'teeth' (see photo).
Macbeth is rockin' this new look thanks to Fart Frequency Designs. This is a members only, exclusive freebie. It is compatible only with viewer 2.1 (sorry Phoenix, 1.23 and Emergence users)!!
Thanks to the alpha/tattoo layer, I was able to tinker with a head template and create this little beauty.
2.1 users, fear not. EVERYONE ELSE will be able to see your Hillbilly Grin, regardless of what viewer they are using. Brilliant huh? :p
The second picture is courtesy of Photoshop, a cheap but decent photo studio and a bit of creative genius :p
Macbeth wears La Fauna skin in Laudanum (Tan 2). Isn't it pretty?
I adore the freckles (although they are hard to make out due to the constrast & the lighting).
She also wears the Female Elven Shape, which is available on Xstreet/ SL Marketplace under 'Fart Frequency Designs'.
On the surface, it would seem that I have not achieved alot in this past week, when inactual fact I have been busily chipping away at my latest creative endeavour.
I am still working on the release of my first range of skins. I have the face just as I want it to be (well almost), now time for the fun part. The body!! The more time I spend on this, the better the final product will be. Patience people, patience...
I am currently taking custom orders for t-shirts & profile pictures. If you like my work, please drop me a notecard with your specs & I will get back to you with a quote as soon as I possibly can.
For shirts, the ball-park figure is between 200-400 L (includes all three layers) and profile pics will set you back about 400-500 L (copy, mod & transfer). I can whip up a profile pic for you in less than an hour & the photo shoot itself will take about 10-15 minutes max.
Feel free to ask to see other examples of my work.
Much love,
Fart x
Here is why, folks.
A picket fence in the aftermath of a hurricane looks more ordered than these two rows of things she calls 'teeth' (see photo).
Macbeth is rockin' this new look thanks to Fart Frequency Designs. This is a members only, exclusive freebie. It is compatible only with viewer 2.1 (sorry Phoenix, 1.23 and Emergence users)!!
Thanks to the alpha/tattoo layer, I was able to tinker with a head template and create this little beauty.
2.1 users, fear not. EVERYONE ELSE will be able to see your Hillbilly Grin, regardless of what viewer they are using. Brilliant huh? :p
The second picture is courtesy of Photoshop, a cheap but decent photo studio and a bit of creative genius :p
Macbeth wears La Fauna skin in Laudanum (Tan 2). Isn't it pretty?
I adore the freckles (although they are hard to make out due to the constrast & the lighting).
She also wears the Female Elven Shape, which is available on Xstreet/ SL Marketplace under 'Fart Frequency Designs'.
On the surface, it would seem that I have not achieved alot in this past week, when inactual fact I have been busily chipping away at my latest creative endeavour.
I am still working on the release of my first range of skins. I have the face just as I want it to be (well almost), now time for the fun part. The body!! The more time I spend on this, the better the final product will be. Patience people, patience...
I am currently taking custom orders for t-shirts & profile pictures. If you like my work, please drop me a notecard with your specs & I will get back to you with a quote as soon as I possibly can.
For shirts, the ball-park figure is between 200-400 L (includes all three layers) and profile pics will set you back about 400-500 L (copy, mod & transfer). I can whip up a profile pic for you in less than an hour & the photo shoot itself will take about 10-15 minutes max.
Feel free to ask to see other examples of my work.
Much love,
Fart x
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I Shit On Trolls - for the benefit of (insert name of a pathetic, butt-hurt bitch here)
https://uncensored.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=2637130
(Yes, I've listed this item under Adult Content for reasons that I think are quite obvious).
| Trolls...got to love them huh? *Giggles* Personally, I love shitting on them just that little bit more, though. This pack contains three varieties of the same shirt. They all feature two troll-dolls swimming in a toilet-bowl accompanied by the words 'I Shit On Trolls' in pink print below. All shirts contain a side prim and come in two layers (undershirt & shirt). You get a plain white shirt (in matte cotton), a plain black shirt (also in matte cotton), and a luxe black shirt (in dreamy satin). Permissions: COPY, NO MOD, NO TRANS. Enjoy :) Fart x |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Introducing FIREFLY SKINS - Picture to Follow
I haven't been pumping out the new shirts, jeans and booty shorts at my usual furious pace and the reason is because I've busy working on my first line of FIREFLY skins.
This brand new label promises to enhance your female avatar's appearance with dewy skin, a lightly freckled nose, smouldering eye-makeup and plump, glossy lips.
My skins will also feature something completely new and innovative, making them stand out from the rest. At the moment I will not reveal what this is, as it is my intellectual property & I want it to remain that way - at least until I release my skins!!
I will give you a small hint though. It is in high demand on the catwalks right now ;)
Apart from all this, I've been kept occupied with Uni. I am studying Medical Laboratory Science, although some people tell me I should be studying Graphic Art instead!!
My designs are more of a hobby for me at this stage. I like to keep my products nicely priced, because I know what its like to be new to SL and next to penniless, and I want my designs to be available to all, not just the 'SL elite'.
I have been tinkering with another idea, again featuring the ever-popular 'troll' theme for my shirts. Again, I'll keep that one to myself until I actually produce the product.
In the past I never used to understand why people were so up-in-arms about intellectual property theft and copybotting, but now that I am actually an SL designer myself, I understand what all the fuss is about.
As an SL designer, I spend hours upon hours on each of my works. Each piece is unique, its a work of art, and I've poured all my creative juices into it.
For someone to rip my hard work away for the sake of their own hip-pocket would be quite devastating.
So although I have never copybotted myself, I have seen the light, I am a convert. I am now a true follower of the religion known as 'Anti-Copybot'.
THE END ;)
This brand new label promises to enhance your female avatar's appearance with dewy skin, a lightly freckled nose, smouldering eye-makeup and plump, glossy lips.
My skins will also feature something completely new and innovative, making them stand out from the rest. At the moment I will not reveal what this is, as it is my intellectual property & I want it to remain that way - at least until I release my skins!!
I will give you a small hint though. It is in high demand on the catwalks right now ;)
Apart from all this, I've been kept occupied with Uni. I am studying Medical Laboratory Science, although some people tell me I should be studying Graphic Art instead!!
My designs are more of a hobby for me at this stage. I like to keep my products nicely priced, because I know what its like to be new to SL and next to penniless, and I want my designs to be available to all, not just the 'SL elite'.
I have been tinkering with another idea, again featuring the ever-popular 'troll' theme for my shirts. Again, I'll keep that one to myself until I actually produce the product.
In the past I never used to understand why people were so up-in-arms about intellectual property theft and copybotting, but now that I am actually an SL designer myself, I understand what all the fuss is about.
As an SL designer, I spend hours upon hours on each of my works. Each piece is unique, its a work of art, and I've poured all my creative juices into it.
For someone to rip my hard work away for the sake of their own hip-pocket would be quite devastating.
So although I have never copybotted myself, I have seen the light, I am a convert. I am now a true follower of the religion known as 'Anti-Copybot'.
THE END ;)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
FART FREQUENCY REMIX - listen to the lyrics ;)
For crying out loud, scroll down & click on the play button. Go ahead, don't be shy!
Based on Fa Fa Fa (Jump Jump Dance), I added the words "I need a" (from the start of the tune) to a section mid-way through the same song. Combined, the result is interesting & sounds like something entirely different to what I'd imagine the original artist would have intended :p
Now you might wondering why the hell I decided to do this.
Basically, I needed to create a gesture in-world to give to my loyal customer-base. The uploaded sound was accompanied by a fist-pumping action at the very intro. The result? Quite funny indeed :D
Yes, I am aware that it is short and sweet, but you'd be surprised how long this actually took to create (an hour or two would be an under-estimate).
N.B. The original song (with the original lyrics) is here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dswRMMaSsk
Based on Fa Fa Fa (Jump Jump Dance), I added the words "I need a" (from the start of the tune) to a section mid-way through the same song. Combined, the result is interesting & sounds like something entirely different to what I'd imagine the original artist would have intended :p
Now you might wondering why the hell I decided to do this.
Basically, I needed to create a gesture in-world to give to my loyal customer-base. The uploaded sound was accompanied by a fist-pumping action at the very intro. The result? Quite funny indeed :D
Yes, I am aware that it is short and sweet, but you'd be surprised how long this actually took to create (an hour or two would be an under-estimate).
N.B. The original song (with the original lyrics) is here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dswRMMaSsk
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