Posted by admin on 22 July 2024 03:09:14 PM (Edited by sunnyshrimp )
Updates & InformationCan you believe it? Art Fight is more than half way done! |
Financials Update
Not only did we reach the first tier of our contribution goals (98k), but we're also super close to reaching Tier 2 (150k)! Thank you all so, so much for your contributions. As a reminder, unlocking Tier 1 of our contribution goals allows us to make many updates to our site’s code: this includes things like better moderation tools, two-factor authentication for user accounts, and new bookmark organization features!If Tier 2 is unlocked, we’ll be able to implement even more new features, like an attack button on character profiles, character CSS, and a discovery page with new features to help search for users and characters! You can check out the full list of our contribution goals and the rewards to be unlocked here.
Tracing Reminder
We're aware that there have been a relatively high number of attacks that are created using a background image that's imported into a drawing program, and then traced over as a template. We'd like to take this opportunity mid-fight to remind users that this violates Upload Rules 1 and 2, which prohibit tracing and base usage in attacks. These works of art, while fun, cannot be uploaded to Art Fight, so please help us ensure the fairness of the event by following our rules.Instead, if you're interested in referencing a famous painting, meme, or existing template, please make sure your art references the image without tracing it. Consider opening the reference in another window or printing it out to look at while you work. We love to see creative homages as attacks, and this is the best way to make sure they can stay on Art Fight.
July Changelog
You can read more about what changed by heading over to our Changelog! Have an idea for Art Fight? Let us know here! We'll periodically check up on this form and add submitted suggestions to our Trello board.- Added the ability to hide CSS on user profiles by default via settings. Note that if you have this option enabled, you can still view a single user's theme by clicking the right-hand hamburger menu and selecting 'Show Theme'.
- Emojis in places where they would cause cryptic errors before are now removed on submit.
- You can now crop images on-site in places where images were previously limited to certain dimensions. This includes profile avatars and thumbnails for both attacks and characters. You can also now add borders to attacks on-site with an option to disable the cropping tool.
- Account deletion is still in testing, though we expect it to release before the fight ends.
Extension
Due to the site partially being down on the 1st, bundled with a pesty submission bug and some unexpected maintenance periods, we have decided to extend the fight by two days. The fight will now end on August 3rd at 12:00 MDT. We'd like to remind you that like last year, the point totals will be hidden a few days before the fight ends so moderators can adjust incorrect ratings.Miscellaneous Updates & Info |
Debug Bar Incident
Regarding the debug menu that was erroneously shown for all users on Saturday, July 13:- Rest assured that there was no security breach of any Art Fight system. The incident occurred because we brought on the previous contractors (who helped us migrate our servers) to help us evaluate and optimize our new AWS architecture. Unfortunately, they mistakenly installed the debug menu on our production environment due to a lack of communication on our part.
- The only sensitive information accessible through the debug bar was the login token of the currently logged in user. For the brief time the menu was enabled, this login token could have been used to login to your account only if it was shared externally. All login tokens were quickly invalidated and replaced once we took the site out of maintenance mode. No accounts are currently at risk due to this incident, and no information was leaked to other users or Art Fight staff.
- The IP addresses shown in the debug bar were those of Cloudflare proxy servers rather than user IP addresses, meaning that they could not be used to obtain information about your ISP or physical location.
We take full accountability for this mistake, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion and fear caused by it. Going forward, we will be implementing additional measures to prevent any mistakes like this from happening again. This includes:
- Improved real-time communications systems internally and with third parties (e.g. Slack instead of email),
- Formal documentation of all Art Fight systems,
- DevOps workflows to prevent the need to manually adjust production environments.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in, and supported, Art Fight! This year has been particularly turbulent, but we are striving to create the best experience possible for everyone. As always, we greatly value your feedback and patience.
Keychain Updates
- Shipping has started! Batches of packages will be going out every weekend, so check your email around then for your shipping confirmation. We expect all packages to be sent out within 6 weeks.
- If you do not receive a shipping email by that time, please contact us at [email protected] or via Shopify!
- Thank you for your patience and support!
User Submitted Assets
- Are you looking for thumbnail decorations? What about profile decorations? If so, check out our new Toyhou.se World!
- Users can submit Art Fight related assets to the Toyhou.se World for every user to use. We're constantly blown away by everyone's creativity! Additionally, you don't need an account to view the world, so anyone can view it.
We hope you all have a great rest of the fight!
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Pineapplecat11
Honestly, if we do pancakes vs waffles, I wouldn't be able to choose XD
space_momo__
space_momo__
Nooo that would not work at allll
meteorite or meteor is not the same as meteor shower, think shooting stars!
But that is two words too :C
RizlieYeszza
Bye I'm gonna join Team Bliss (or Team Ethereal or something) as a Hazbin Hotel enjoyer because it fits some of my characters lore more (especially my sun guy)
Pineapplecat11
Don't forget
Poptart VS waffle
If you know, you know
Pocketbutters
misery vs cpr
Pineapplecat11
Lemon_Sharks
Pineapplecat11
Flavor VS Poison
Pokemon VS Digimon
Genshin VS Honkai
Wizards VS Muggles
Jupiter VS Half Blood
Heaven VS Hell (Or Bliss VS Hazbin)
Radio VS Static (I forgot who originally thought of this idea, but shout out to them)
ReturnOfThePinkRose
VibeCat I've thought of the Dogs vs. Cats theme as well, and I'm sure it might be suggested by the Admin staff as well. As for two of the other themes on your list, Past vs. Future and Retro vs. Modern (Ancient vs. Modern) were already suggested.
RizlieYeszza
As we all know, all teams have just one word, and that might be an important condition to be a valid team. Aurora is fine, "meteor shower" can be shortened as "meteorite" or just "meteor".
Alabis
I get the guitar joke, GO BASS PLAYERS!!
I also love the virtual vs reality, I think its a great concept! (Id def be on team virtual)
8-Bit_ten
Virtual vs Reality
Guitarists vs bassists
The last one’s kinda a joke, I don’t think art fight would do that one as it’s only funny if you play guitar or bass.
space_momo__
what do you think about aurora vs meteor shower? I think the theme is nice but does not sound that good and the name of a theme