[2024] April Updates
Posted 8 months ago :: Last edited 8 months ago by bao
GARDEN OF LOVE: GRAND OPENING
The Botanical Gardens is absolutely buzzing with excitement; or is that just the sound of busy bees? Either way, the conservatory is in full bloom, and it's all thanks to your hard work!
Happy April, everyone! Baogonia's 'Garden of Love' event has officially come to a close, with a final total of 230 bouquets donated to the Community Pool. Whoa, that's a lot! As a special thank-you, Baogonia has revealed the final stretch goal of her campaign:
An all access pass to the conservatory!
... and a letter! Wonder what's in it?
Hello, flowerbud!
How have you been? Today, the sun is warm, the air is sweet like honey, and I find myself thinking of you.
It's been rather hectic these past few weeks, hasn't it? The conservatory's just about ready to open and it's absolutely blooming with all sorts of flowers. I can scarce believe that just two months ago it was all patches of dirt and empty pots!
None of this would have been possible without your help of course. Thanks for all you've done, flowerbud.
I'm going to miss seeing your face here everyday! Just know that you're always welcome here. I've even reserved a plot of land, just for you (I'm sure you'll make good use of it!).
Oh, but look at the time! I've got to go now, but I hope to see you soon.
Your friend,
Baogonia
Users who did not participate can still access the Botanical Gardens by completing "The Baotanical Gardens" prompt questline under 'Special Quests'. If you have already unlocked the Gardens and complete this quest, you can get an extra 'botanical key' as a keepsake.
Gardening has been reset and is now available as a new 'daily'.
More features will be available at a later date.
Notes on balancing:
- Fertilizers & seeds are purchasable at Baogonia's Boutique.
- Each user is limited to 2 plots.
- Bouquets can be 'opened' for a random prize or sold for beans.
- Flowers can be 'opened' for their respective titles or sold for beans.
- Rewards are a surprise. Have fun gardening!
This is a new-ish feature, so if something seems off or doesn't seem to be working as intended, let me know!
APRIL FOOLS
We hope you enjoyed our small April Fools prank the other day! Of course, I would never sell baobears to a soulless corporation (haha)! You can still submit your business cards until the end of today, April 4th, at which point we will announce our "Employee of the Month" and give out any salary bonuses!
In line with april fools, a new set of baobears has been posted! We hope you like them :)
info: https://baobears.com/sales
GUEST ARTIST AUCTIONS
Looking to adopt a baobear? We've got you covered!
Each week from April to May starting on the 10th, a new guest artist auction will be posted.
They're all really very good. Please look forward to them!
Guest Artist List:
softsy & kajoo: Dandelion Meadows
corn & flyingdurian: Lupine, Cherry Pie & Fireflies
kiratokito & Itsellu: Fairy Queen's Midnight Wish
datavore: Raindrop Reveller
hannidrops & bearwithglasses: Sunset Fields
lotlity & piopuru: Spring Songbird
miyabau: Derelict Garden
I also wanted to say I will be away April 7 - May 7. During this time, softsy will be taking care of prompt approvals and general mod-business. I will check in periodically, but approval for all submissions will be slower than usual. Check in on discord for faster replies.
That's all for now!
Thank you so much for playing and I hope to see you soon.
- miya x
