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#12 June / July
Topic Started: Aug 5 2014, 04:49 PM (1,272 Views)
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[anchor]intro[/anchor]Posted ImageWritten by: Okeanos

Welcome to the June/July Newsletter! I apologise for the delay, I had an internet problem and was unable to post the newsletter, but it seems to be fixed now! Hooray! Thanks for waiting patiently!

Due to the Marathon contest, we felt it was best that we combined the next newsletter with September's, to give the Newsletter Team members participating more time for both the Marathon and to make the newsletter as good as possible! Please enjoy, read, and come back in October for more!

  • [go2=intro]Introduction[/go2]
  • [go2=events]Events[/go2]
  • [go2=awards]Awards[/go2]
  • [go2=features]Features[/go2]
  • [go2=spotlight]Spotlight[/go2]
  • [go2=staff]Staff Discussion[/go2]
  • [go2=news]Community News[/go2]
  • [go2=animal]Animal of the Month[/go2]
  • [go2=questions]Questions[/go2]
  • [go2=poll]Poll[/go2]
  • [go2=game]Game Time[/go2]
  • [go2=cc]Community Challenge[/go2]
  • [go2=help]Help Out[/go2]


[anchor]events[/anchor]Posted ImageWritten by: Okeanos

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After the Festival of the Birds, the staff team took a rest from all the excitement, but that's not to say nothing happened! We've had several exciting contests and games. The first of which was the Baby Animal game, in which members searched the forum for missing animals, and managed to keep them if they were lucky!

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Soon after, the Unusual Switch contest came into play. This was a very unique contest in which teams put forwards two ideas, and in turn received two ideas, which the teams then had to combine and build! Several very interesting entries were put forward, but Stephen and Zoocrazy came out on top with 'Val D'or: Centre de Conservation', with TheYeti and Swimming Spaghetti Monster coming in second with 'Xibalba', and in third Admiral General Aladeen and The Fluffy Raptor with 'Parasaurolophus Swamp'. Thank you to all who entered for making it a memorable contest!

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Recently the third Marathon contest, Animalia, started up, with the focus this time being on Animal Groups. We can't wait to see how the events unfold and hope for this Marathon to be the best one yet! Good luck to all participating! (Go Herps!)
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[anchor]awards[/anchor]Posted ImageListed by: Robbie

Due to the recent end to the Festival Of Birds, we have not got many contests recently. But, we have recently got a cool and fun game which everyone enjoyed !

Adopt a Baby Animal (June 16 - June 27)
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Winners


Mallard Duck: (Unlimited)
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Adopted by: Alterbean7 • Black Stallion • Dragranzer • Dinosaure99 • Flower • Joysy1015 • kittyfreax • Konner • Lazardi • moki03 • Murdock129 • Owleye • Priya • Rezcall • Scotty16 • Swimming Spaghetti Monster • Terrena Laxamentum • Thom • Treebeard


Emperor Penguin: (Limited to 10 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Animalboy • Jay • Kaleb • TheGuy

Caracal: (Limited to 7 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Eryel • fridooh • Hudson • Kaiju Geek • Okeanos


Harbor Seal: (Limited to 7 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Flish • Hippopotamus. • iamironman • Jurassic MT • MiBound • Panthera leo • TEB


White-Tailed Deer: (Limited to 7 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Animalraja • Archaeo • Furka • Oviraptor • The Fluffy Raptor • Tyler • Zoohuahua


Bottlenose Dolphin: (Limited to 5 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Gabriel12 • Rafael • stargatedalek


California Sea Lion: (Limited to 5 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: DinoBear • izzibob • Knertje2208 • Pacific Time • philly


African Elephant: (Limited to 3 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Farkle • Snoopy • Zoocrazy


Polar Bear: (Limited to 3 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Diabloceritops1 • Robbie • TheYeti


Dragon: (Mystery Animal / Limited to 2 silhouettes)
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Adopted by: Dacentru • pokeruto


Ultimate Switch (June 8 - July 13)
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Stephen and Zoocrazy - Grèvy's Zebra and 500 pointies Posted Image
TheYeti and Swimming Spaghetti Monster - Persian Leopard and 350 pointies Posted Image
Admiral General Aladeen and The Fluffy Raptor - Ratel and 250 pointies Posted Image


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[anchor]features[/anchor]Posted ImageListed by: Okeanos

Recently our RTZI section has gone through an upheaval, with many new updates to make the RTZI experience even more lifelike! Why not try your hand at some of our new Awards and Acheivements which reward your hard work? Don't forget to look out for even more events and breeding programs in the future!

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[anchor]spotlight[/anchor]Posted ImageInterviewed by: Zoocrazy

This month's interview is with the amazing Samuel! His designs are phenomenal, why not check them out?

1. When and how did you first become involved in the ZT community?

I get to know the community when i see the first usermade download i knew off (Formidable Seas) that was posted in an argentinian site called Taringa. Once i discovered the rest of the usermade downloads i went like crazy from forum to forum downloading everything i could find xD The first forum i discoveres was ZT2 Designing Center, but i only registered there to download the mods and i never even make a post there xD Then i foun ZooHispania and it was the first forum where i become active and i started posting and interacting with other members.

2. When did you start designing and what was your first project?

I started designing for the game back in 2010. My first creation was the blue penguin. Back then i only knew basic skinning, so that download was basically the Radical Remake Rockhopper penguin painted in blue xD The i learned other designing skills like meshing, autorigging and coding, and of course i improved my skining techniques.

3. How has the community changed you as a person? Have you allowed it to?

How has the community changed me? Well for starts it helped me find other people with the same interest that i have. I then learned how to design and become part of a couple of designing teams. In all honesty, at first i was kind of afraid of posting in forum and talking to people in the internet because i thought everyone there were creeps or kidnapers xD So i guess i learned that the internet can be a place to make friends and learn stuff as well, and not only a place full of degenerates and weird people :P

4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose to live?

I would like to live in New Zealand. I loved their unique endemic fauna, their landscapes and their beaches. I think is the perfect place in the world for nature lovers like myself :)

5. What are your favorite animals?

My favorite animals are pigeons, i absolutly love pigeons. My username in ZooHispania, chucha, is a word use to refer to pigeons in spanish (and not some nasty insult like the google translate wants you to believe :P ). I even have a pigeon as a pet.

6. When did you develop your love for animals?

I've loved animals since i can remember, specially pigeons (in case i wasn't clear enough :P ). Once, when i was little, a tree was taken down in my street. When i went to look, i found two baby pigeons in the floor so i took them home with me. I took care of them. I fed them until they recovered, although unfortunally one of them died before reaching adulthood. The other one lived and then i released it.

7. What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would like to travel around the world, working as a nature journalist or filmaker for companies like NatGeo or Discovery Channel. That will allow me to be in close contact with nature and get to know exotic and beautiful places full of rare wildlife.

8. Are you a morning person or a night owl?

I'm active both during the morning and late during the night, so i guess i'm a bit of both :P

9. Want to share any sneak peaks of anything?

In this moment i don't have any current project going on. I'm working on some contest entry but i can't show that yet :P

Nice to know a little more about you Samuel! You can find Samuel's project thread here!

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Written by: Okeanos

Danny -----> Admin
Fridooh -----> Admin
Zebrasorus -----> Admin
Orca Freak -----> Pointies Manager
Imp -----> Download Manager
Philly -----> Download Manager
Furka -----> Encyclopedia Manager
Okeanos -----> Newsletter Manager
Azrael -----> RTZI Manager
Hippopotamus. -----> RTZI Manager
Snoopy -----> RTZI Manager
Dylan -----> Moderator
Franco -----> Moderator
Julien -----> Moderator

There have been a fair few staff changes this month. Firstly, Rafael has stepped down from moderator to VIP, and Azrael has rejoined the staff team as a RTZI Manager. Danny and Susan have returned as Admins once again! Welcome to all our returning staff members, and have fun Rafael!

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That's right, Marathon has returned! This time teams will be competing against each other to prove once and for all which is the ruling group of animals! Birds, Herps, Marine, Carnivoran or Ungulates, who will win? The staff are all very excited to see the results of the month-long contest, and hope the members all enjoy themselves. We'd like to thank you all for those who applied for the competition, and we'd like to wish you all luck!

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[anchor]animal[/anchor]Posted ImageWritten by: The Fluffy Raptor and Admiral General Aladeen

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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Eublepharidae
Genus: Eublepharis
Species: macularius


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Range:

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General:

The Leopard Gecko is one of the most common pet reptiles found today, and possibly the oldest. Leopard Geckos and the other Eublepharids are the only geckos to posses eyelids. Leopard Geckoes also lack the adhesive toepads of other geckos. These geckos are somewhat well known for their fat tails, which they use to store nutrients and fat. Leopard geckos, or as they're often called by keepers of the animals, "Leos" are mostly nocturnal animals, and do most of their hunting and wandering under the cover of dusk or dark.
Leopard geckos are also well known for their characteristic black spots, although selective breeding has produced many variants, or morphs, of the species. This, their docile nature, and their easy care make them desirable as pets.

Habitat:

The leopard gecko hails from the deserts of the Middle East including Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, parts of Asia, and India.
These deserts can be very rocky and mountainous, which is where Leopard geckos will be found in their burrows.

Diet:

In the wild, Leopard Geckos feed on moths, spiders, ants, and other insects they can catch.
In captivity, Leopard geckos can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and large individuals can handle pinky mice.


Threats:

Leopard Geckos fortunately are only truly threatened by natural predators. Wild populations are relatively unffaceted by humans, although more research could be used to be sure. Predators of leopard geckos include snakes, foxes and other large reptiles, as well as birds of prey. Leopard Geckos, like many other lizards, have the ability to drop their tails as a defense mechanism. The regrown tail will always be more bulbous than the first.

Weight & Length:
Length: Adult geckos are about 20.5 to 27.5 cm (8.1 to 11 inches) in length, with 11 being a maximum, the average is 8 to 9. Adult Leopard geckos weigh about 45 to 65 grams, but longer individuals may weigh more.


Zoo Guidelines:

In a zoo, a leopard gecko above all needs a spacious terrarium and the right temperatures in which to live. Males should not be housed together, but groups of females and female/male combinations are acceptable. A substrate such as stone tiles is recommended, as geckos can lick up sand and become intestinally impacted, which can cause death in untreated. The terrarium should have plenty of hiding spots as well as decor like rocks and logs to simulate a natural environment. Geckos should be fed roughly every other day, on a diet of mealworms, crickets, etc. (See diet section)
The ideal temperature in the tank should be 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit on the side that has the heating lamp or heat pad. The cooler side should be about 70 to 75 degrees.

Pointies Animal:

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This animal is now available in our Pointies Shop.



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[anchor]questions[/anchor]Posted ImageInterviewed by: Flower

This month, our interviewees are Okapi Rainforest, Orca Freak and Dacentru!

Personal:

1) Pizza or Hamburger?

Hamburger ~ Okapi Rainforest

Deffinitly pizza. I love pizza Hawai or Bolognese; but the absolute best is pizza Pasta. For those who don't know the last one: it's a pizza with tomato sauce, peppers, a bit of corn and of course macaroni c: ~ Orca Freak

Hmm... Hard choice. I think I'll say Hambur...zza. Yes, Hamburzza! ~ Dacentru


2) Do you think math is fun?

I think math is a very important subject to learn but do not enjoy it enough to call it fun ~ Okapi Rainforest

Are you kidding me? I really really really love math c: It was my favorite subject during my school days. At high school I followed the highest math level you could find in Belgium. I was actually a bit sad I wasn't getting any math anymore when I went to university ~ Orca Freak

Yes! It's interesting when you learn new technics for problem solving. And problem solving is fun too ~ Dacentru


3) What extra curricular abilities do you have? Dancing? Signing? Drawing? What?

Some include drawing, singing, and 3D Modeling ~ Okapi Rainforest

I'm not entirly sure I understand this question correctly. Extra curricular abilities translates to Dutch as extra classes you take, or clubs you join during your school period, but that aren't part of your school. So, I'm done with school xD But if you just want to know if I'm a member of a sports/art club, or something like that. The aswer would be: I play bowling :D ~ Orca Freak

None, if going on TRT and playing games don't count ~ Dacentru


Nature:

1) Are unattractive flowers of any interest to you?

No ~ Okapi Rainforest

I don't think flowers are unattractive. Most flowers I know even do their best to be as attractive as possible. But I'm not really interested in flowers. Those few times I help my mom in her garden, I'm pulling out the flowers and leave the weeds xD ~ Orca Freak

Yes, a flower is a flower and remains beautiful as the rest of the wildlife ~ Dacentru


2) Which is the smallest animal you would like to keep with you?

Tamarin Monkey ~ Okapi Rainforest

I think I would go for a garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) or a sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps). They are sooo cute :love: ~ Orca Freak

Maybe an Anglerfish or reptiles like Geckos or Chameleons ~ Dacentru


3) Are you scared of any everyday animal?

Nope ~ Okapi Rainforest

I'm terrified of spiders. For some reason I think they have a pair of leggs to many. (Strangely I don't have problems with centipedes or millipedes) ~ Orca Freak

No, not in particular. But when I saw a spider of a big species (don't know the name) then just the idea of it living just above me give me chills! ~ Dacentru


Community:

1) How would you feel when after many years you will come back to this site and see that you are the only one active there?

People grow and move on so I know that at one point I must depart but I hope that we leave this community to new young and talented individuals, maybe as good or even better than us. If I were to slowly see myself as the only active member it would very disappointing ~ Okapi Rainforest

Really sad :'( ~ Orca Freak

Nostalgic. It happened to me... twice I think, on the forums where I got the more and most closest friends ~ Dacentru


2) Do you think you can change many download seekers into community interactive?

I feel like the community has to be more open and friendly to new comers like it used to be. As long as us designers can get some feedback or comments on the things we release it's a thumbs up for me ~ Okapi Rainforest

I try, but it's not as easy as it looks. Mostly I'm trying to convince the members of ZTSF (the Dutch Forum) to become active internationally. But not many are interested and I don't know why :/ ~ Orca Freak

Hmm... I don't know. I think I won't have the courage to talk to some because I'm a bit (or more) shy ~ Dacentru


3) What about the ZT2 community still attracts you?

The amazing talent in meshing and the advancements that we achieve regardless of the barriers that lie between us and our goal ~ Okapi Rainforest

I think almost everything: from the many downloads that are available, too having a place to talk to friends about a game you both like. And that there are people out there that are prepared to teach you new things, like designing. But also the fact you get to know people from all over the world; and probably a lot of other things I forgot to mention ;) ~ Orca Freak

Everything : the S&Ts, the edited pictures, the friends I have there, the knowledge it gave to me, and maybe more the amazing designers that we have around and that give their fabulous work to the public. I'll never thank them enough ~ Dacentru


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[anchor]poll[/anchor]Posted ImagePoll by: Okeanos

What is your favourite day of the week?

Saturday - (38%)
Friday - (36.6%)
Sunday - (9.9%)
Wednesday - (8.5%)
Monday - (4.2%)
Thursday - (2.8%)
Tuesday - (0%)

What would be your ideal holiday?

A relaxing week by the seaside - (29.2%)
An action holiday, lots of activities to try! - (27.7%)
None, I'd rather stay at home - (21.5%)
A cruise - (13.8%)
Staying with relatives for a week - (7.7%)

What do you think your soul animal would be?

A crow, something which is very intelligent - (35.4%)
Other - (23.1%)
A sloth, something which just wants to sleep for five more minutes - (13.8%)
A dolphin, something which is very playful and friendly - (13.8%)
A bear, something which can defend itself well - (6.2%)
A mouse, something which can evade danger and escape from situations unharmed - (6.2%)
A zebra, something which is a very social animal - (1.5%)

Quick! Zombie Apocalypse! What do you do?

Arm yourself with as many weapons as possible - (49.2%)
Hug the zombies, the power of love will save us! - (15.4%)
Attempt to settle a deal with the zombies so they'll leave you alone - (13.8%)
Eat their brains - (10.8%)
Curl up in a ball and cry - (10.8%)

What colour eyes do you have?

Brown - (44.9%)
Blue - (23.2%)
Green - (11.6%)
Hazel - (8.7%)
Grey - (5.8%)
Rainbow - (2.9%)
Other - (2.9%)

A new poll has been posted again. Try answering all the questions here!

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[anchor]game[/anchor]Posted ImageCreated by: Okeanos

How did you find the literary anagrams? Here are the answers!

1.Crowd Slid ~ Discworld by Terry Pratchett

2. Jar Sucks Pair ~ Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

3. Huge Germans ~ Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

4. Amend Jobs ~ James Bond by Ian Fleming

5. Try Hero Part ~ Harry Potter by J.K Rowling

6. Frightens Drool ~ Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien

Congratulations to Zoocrazy and Orca Freak, who worked out all 6 anagrams and received 200 pointies each!

For now we're back to some riddles, but keep your eyes peeled for more themed puzzles! As a birthday treat from me, anyone who completes these riddles will receive 300 pointies instead of the usual 200, with the extra 100 pointies coming from my pointies balance! Make a topic in the Staff PM Box titled "Newsletter 12 - Riddles: Your username" with your answers.

1. I can bring tears to your eyes;
resurrect the dead,
make you smile,
and reverse time.
I form in an instant but I last a life time.

What am I?


2. What is so delicate that even mentioning it breaks it?

3. I can be dropped from the tallest of buildings and survive,
but drop me from the smallest ship and I won't.

What am I?


4. What has a head yet it never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps, can run but can not walk, and has a bank but no money to its name?

5. What loses its head in the morning and gets it back at night?

Good luck!



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[anchor]cc[/anchor]Posted ImageWritten by: Okeanos
RTZI Forum

The RTZI forum has undergone numerous updates and changes. Why not check them out now? As previously stated, we have new Awards and Achievements for you to try out here! For those of you who don't know, the RTZI is an organisation of zoobuilders who make the experience of running the zoo more immersive than ever, with animal trades, budgets and breeding programs adding to the realism of running a zoo. Why not apply today?

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[anchor]help[/anchor]Posted ImageWritten by: Farkle

Interested in helping out the forum? Well there are several things you can do to help us out!

1. Join the Newsletter Team! All the above posts were written this month, and next month you could be one of the writers! Post in the Staff PM Box and tell us what you would like to do, and we'll get you into something.
2. Report stuff. If you see something that is against the site rules, then just click that little report button so that we can see it ASAP. We can't be everywhere at once, so the sooner you let us know about it the better
3. Assist. If you see someone who needs help, has a question, or isn't following the rules, kindly help them out if you can. Often times a staff will still follow up behind you, but we always appreciate seeing members helping each other out.
4. Be active. The more you post, and make topics, the more others can post and that will open more doors for you to post!
5. Be friendly. PM people, welcome people, and be patient with everyone, especially newer members. Remember, if you're kind to people, its very likely they'll be kind to you
6. Submit Downloads. We have a nice download center so we mine as well get as many downloads as we can in it. We also have good download managers, so we had mine as well keep them busy too
7. Offer your help in the Staff PM Box. Let us know if you are available and we may just have something for you that would take a lot of pressure off of us.


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