The amount of response we’ve had for BETA Tester applications has been so huge we’re going to stop accepting applications on March 31st. To be a BETA tester you must be at least 16 or older and able to spend at least three hours a week playing. So if you’re interested in applying fill out an application today before it’s too late!

Whoa-horsie.com is a flash MMO currently in development. We’re looking for someone to become a long-term part of our animation team. You must be 18 or older, willing to sign a graphic rights contract, have an interest in animals, be reliable, and complete work in a timely fashion. If you or anyone you know is interested please send an email to jade@design1online.com.

We pay $8 a frame and each animation is 8+ frames. That means you’re guaranteed a minimum of $64 per animation. We’ll need 5 animations for each of the different directions (north, north east, east, south east, south) and speeds of the character (walk, run, jump, attack, sit, etc).

For those of you that don’t know we have a wild horse MMO game that’s been in development for quite some time now. We’re pleased to announce a tentative BETA tester date of June 16th, 2012. If you’re interested in being a BETA tester you can fill out an application. Anyone whose accepted as a BETA tester will get an email with an invitation key at that time.

It’s official! Here’s a look at what’s in store:

We’ve started development of our own chat room software! Design1Chat will replace our current Java based software.

New Features

• Login using your account information
• Sounds disabled by default with option to turn on
• Integrated GT clock so you’ll always know what time it is in the game
• Limited color selections, bright and unreadable colors will no longer be available
• Party mode with games integrated into the chat room and prizes immediately awarded
• Random trivia throughout the day, the first person with the correct answer wins
• Live game notices specific to the game you’re logged into

If you’d like a custom game quote we’d be happy to give you one however we’re booked solid through the rest of this year. That means we won’t be taking on any new custom games until after January 1st. This doesn’t effect existing clients and client games — you will still have first come first serve service like you always do. Thanks for your patience and understanding

Jumping Fur is a rabbit game made for Zenjoy Productions with realistic color and breeding genetics. Over 100 alpha accounts will be available for purchase.

This coming weekend 7/16 and 7/17 I’ll be speaking (yes, over a microphone!) at the second annual Siminar conference. It’s completely online so anyone with an internet connection can attend. I’ll be speaking about game programming and doing a question and answer session on White Oak Stables. The Siminar will feature a wide variety of SIM game owners talking about making, programming, marketing SIM games and more. There will be a TON of free prizes and upgrades going out to attendees — including FREE UPGRADES on White Oak Stables.

You can find out more about the Siminar by going to the Pro Sim Union forums.

If you’re interested in attending here’s the schedule.
I hope to see you guys there!

Jade

At the end of August we’ll start taking applications for a few BETA testers. Anyone 16 or older can apply. As a BETA tester you’ll be required to login and play at least three days a week, report glitches, give opinions and submit suggestions. The best and most active BETA testers will get invitation keys so they can join Whoa-Horsie when it officially opens. More information and applications will be posted in August.