I'm alive!! + Plans for January

 

AAAAAAA I really need to apologize for the lack of posts without notice. I've kept track of responding to comments, but I forgot that not everyone looks at the comments so there's probably a bunch of you who think that I abandoned you all. I'm so sorry!!! I would never do that!! 

I just wanted to write this quick post to update you and let you all know that I'm alive with no plans of ever abandoning this blog! Seriously, even if Animal Jam somehow shuts down one day, I'll keep posting here. This little community is way too important to me. Don't you freaking worry about that xD

SO! I know it probably isn't too interesting, but I think I should update you about why I haven't posted much this month. 

It really isn't anything special, but finals this month really threw me a curveball. I had so much school stuff to do, and I still even have one more essay left to complete, so that took a lot of mental energy. 

I deal with concentration problems from time to time, so when I have a ton of school stuff to complete, I tend to neglect other things so I can focus my attention on one thing a day.

And unfortunately, it's been even harder for me to concentrate because I really messed up my sleep schedule by pulling too many all-nighters to do my finals these past couple weeks. So now I'm trying to fix that!

I guess this is kind of redundant– concentration problems have been an issue for me for a long time, so it's nothing new for this blog to have big gaps in posts. Still, in case anyone is worried, I just want you to know that there's no need to be!

Here are a few topics for posts that you can definitely expect to see coming soon by early January:

1. Part 2 of the Spookytooth's Decrepit Barn of Horrors story

2. A fun tutorial about something I discovered you can do with the Animal Jam/Animal Jam Classic app :)

3. Back by popular demand, a continuation of Berry the Koala after a 4 year hiatus!

Aaaand I also hope to make a few posts discussing general game updates, as December 31 is sure to be a big transition. 

Another goal I have for my winter break is to finally redesign this blog's layout and re-organize the pages. It's really been a long time coming, I know... ^^;

Ok guys... let's hope I can do all this! I'm gonna try real hard to fix my sleep schedule and finish what I need to do.

See you in Jamaa!

~DoomyPanda

Check out Popcornpizza25's contest~

Hey Jammers! It is... 4:15AM where I am right now. I've been up all night doing school work and preparing for finals, and I'll probably have a bunch more days just like this one this coming week :P

So! While I'm busy and don't yet have the time to do a full post yet (but I will soon, don't worry!), why don't you check out a really fun-sounding den decorating contest that's being hosted by popcornpizza25 over on The Animal Jam Daily?

It's a Jamaaliday-themed den decorating contest!

You can click this link right here to learn about all the details, but entries are due on December 20th and you could win a rare item!

I really hope you check it out!! ^^

That's all I got for now, see you in Jamaa! My semester ends soon for winter break, and so I'll be back very soon with some actual full-length posts :D

~DoomyPanda

Jamaaliday Backpack– or not?

Sia321, congrats on winning the Autumn Den Contest!!! Please comment and let me know a good time to pick up your prize!! :D

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Hi Jammers!! I really need to start doing some schoolwork soon, but I remembered that today is the first day of the Jamaalidays, so I thought-- what better way to procrastinate than to write a quick post on Animal Jam Stream?

While today isn't yet update day, it seems the update is coming... gradually. I logged on this morning to see the gift calendar, but Jamaa Township is not yet covered in snow, and the loading screens were still the same. Then I logged on a few minutes ago, and the loading screens had changed. The update is coming, one step at a time!

Here is the Jamaaliday Gift Calendar:

Artists, take note– remember to log into Animal Jam on December 4th, December 12th, and December 18th for three Masterpiece Tokens!!!

Also, fun fact: you may or may not have noticed it, but the Jamaaliday Gift Calendar has looked different over the years. Here's how it looked in 2013:

I think the last couple boxes looking bigger is a nice visual touch, but I guess it also made sense for the calendar to become more gridded once AJHQ started giving out diamonds and Masterpiece Tokens. 

Anyway, I'm sure you're interested in what the first Jamaaliday Gift will be! 

*drumroll*

The Jamaaliday Backpack!!! Hey, wait a minute––

Oops. It transformed. 

The Animal Jam Wiki always updates super fast, so this was already explained when it happened to me:

...And then they added the "This glitch was later fixed" almost less than an hour ago. That's dedication right there :)

I don't think it originally happened to everyone, however, because I know vaiana70 at the Animal Jam Novel got the backpack properly. Ah well. Glitches work in mysterious ways. 

And maybe I'm just about to make this post go on way too long because I don't wanna face my homework yet :P

So, here's my opinion on these Jamaaliday items! I'm not that big a fan of the green/red/white color combination. However, what I am a fan of is when AJHQ recolors member's only items and makes them nonmember, so I'm hoping we get at least one of those this month! ^^

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I think I should move on to the second part of this post now: 

On December 31st 2020, Adobe Flash will stop working, and the only way to log into Animal Jam Classic will be through the free downloadable desktop app. AJHQ made an easy-to-understand video about this, which you can watch on the Animal Jam Classic homepage.

Unfortunately, if you only have access to a Chromebook, this will be difficult for you :(

Because Chromebooks can't download the kind of app that Animal Jam Classic is, once December 31st comes, you won't be able to play unless you get access to a different kind of computer, and I know that isn't possible for everyone.

However, here is something you can do: let AJHQ know that they need to make AJ Classic downloadable for Chromebook. 

You can do this in the comment sections of recent Daily Explorer posts, in the comment sections of AJHQ's social media accounts, or you can email them at support@animaljam.com if you want. I'd recommend commenting so other people can also see! 

I think this is important for one more major reason: There are more than four ways to download AJPW, but there is only one way to download Animal Jam Classic. 

It's clear that AJHQ is not giving Animal Jam Classic equal attention because they want to divert attention to AJPW. 

However, they're both very different games, and AJPW can't fully replace Animal Jam Classic for the Jammers who love it. 

I'm personally afraid that restricting access to Animal Jam Classic is another dishonest attempt at steering people towards Wildworks' more profitable games, but I don't want this to be true. 

If you're concerned about this too, and want Animal Jam Classic to be accessible for everyone, I really hope you'll let AJHQ know!

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Ok, that's all I got for now, and I reeeaaallly need to do my homework now >.<

I have way too much much stuff to do, so you might not be seeing another post from me for at least a week– but don't worry, I'll keep checking comments!

See you in Jamaa!

At some point I'm gonna figure out how to make the borders of this signature transparent instead of white...

Fluttery Wings of Sunshine

Hey Jammers! It is my fifth and last post of November. Woohoo!! Let's hope I keep this up and make even more posts in December :3

This is a quick post, and I don't usually talk about Rare Item Mondays, but...

:'D

It's beautiful...

Please appreciate this rare event: a Rare Item Monday that is not only nonmember, but is colored in a way that makes sense. It's actually pretty! Like a swirly sunset!!!

I just noticed that the orange and yellow matches my panda's Rare Scary Cat Hat, so let's see if I can make a little dress-up with this item:

:D yay

It's simple, just like all of my dress ups. I prefer focusing on colors and I don't like covering up an animal with too much stuff-- plus I only have like 15 clothing items xD

Well, I gotta go to bed now if I'm even going to have a tiny chance of actually falling asleep before 3AM. Yep, I have insomnia...

See you in Jamaa! By the time most of you read this post, it will already be the Jamaalidays :D

~DoomyPanda

Results of the Autumn Den Contest!

 Heeeeyy Jammers! I have a lot of school work to get done today– but not so much that I could bear to skip out on announcing the winner of the Autumn Den Contest B)

Masterpiece credit to peoples234

Before I announce the winner of the Rare Blue Spiked Wristband, I wanna give a shoutout to everyone who entered. vaiana70, Julieblap, Wildflower75, Rainbow000Pegasus, popcornpizza25, and sia321– thank you all so very much for participating and showing your den decorating skills! :'D

It was incredibly hard to choose a winner, because each one of your dens was so creative and unique in their own way. So, before I announce the winner, I thought I'd share a small highlight from each one!

Starting with the warm and cozy leaf shelter campsite paving the way to vaiana70's den:

And then, arranged by Julieblap, a glowing fire pit surrounded by an array of interesting artifacts:

Next, we have a really creative nonmember bed designed by Wildflower75:

And then, yet another very cozy area set up by Rainbow000Pegasus! I really like the look of the items you placed on top of the fireplace-- I had no idea it was possible to actually put things there xD

Moving on to sia321's mysterious solar powered graveyard! I wonder if you could use the clean energy generated to reanimate some zombies X)

And last, but definitely not least, popcornpizza25's magical autumn pathway! (Which wraps around the den itself, as well):

All of your dens make me feel so autumn-y! It makes me kinda sad that winter is coming soon where I am, so I only have a short amount of time to appreciate the fallen leaves before they're covered up with snow. But that's okay– I'm so happy you all helped celebrate this fall season with Animal Jam Stream :')

And now, it's time to announce the winner of the Rare Blue Spiked Wristband!

A big congratulations to...

Sia321!!!

It was a really tough decision, because all of your dens were cozy and creative enough to win at least 10 Blue Spiked Wristbands each, but sia321's den really caught my eye! Take a look:

The widely-but-evenly spaced gravestones, autumn bushes, and leaf piles make the outdoor part of the den look eerie yet peaceful. There's a feeling of there being a wide open space to walk around and appreciate the fall scenery.

The indoor area is an interesting mix of unique, quirky, and organized, with enough symmetry to look like a real place where someone might live. The stairway made out of tables is also really creative!

All in all, a truly cool den :)

Sia321– you're nonmember, so could we coordinate a time where we could both be online so I could trade you the Spiked Wristband? (For something small like a necklace, of course). Let me know in the comments when you can :D

A big thank you to everyone who entered in this contest! I'm so lucky to have seen all of your creativity with den decorating, and I will definitely be having more contests like this in the future. I could even start a winter den contest when the time comes! ^_^

I so appreciate you all. See you in Jamaa!!