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Furrabian Nights (Furcadia)

2009-02-15T04:34:47Z

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'''Furrabian Nights''' (commonly '''FurN''') is a main map in [[Furcadia]]. A gathering place for almost exclusively [[erotic]]-themed [[dream]]s, this map is [[Wikipedia:MPAA film rating system|rated]] R, although the dreams inside it frequently exceed an R rating. The dreams cater to any fetish imaginable, although [[BDSM]] themed dreams are most common.

=Popular Hangouts=
FurN has multiple popular Hangouts, the main ones being The Idle Pit, Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool, FurN Cafe, the FurN fires and the Road block.

==Furrabian Nights Cafe==
[[Image:FurNcafe-Furcadia.JPG]]

One of the original Hangout spots of FurN, the Cafe has recently been experiencing a resurgence of popularity among those who frequent FurN. This open-air cafe located not far from FurN's entry point is a popular place for basic tavern roleplay and for friends to meet up before visiting the multitude of clubs littering FurN.

==The Fires==
[[Image:FurNfires-Furcadia.JPG]]

Located south of the Cafe not far off the main road of FurN is Furrabia's iconic Fires. The Fires, as they area is affectionately known (that house the Pits - the inhabitants), began as a popular dream hotspot but as time wore on it became more of a place for friends to gather and chat out of character. Generally, those who hang around the fires are close-knit and, as a consequence, unintroduced new furres generally end up hanging out elsewhere.

==The Idle Pit==
[[Image:FurNIdlepit-Furcadia.JPG]]

In the upper northwest corner of the map located between the FurN Cafe and the Massage Parlor is a large empty space. Those who spend too much time without doing anything at all in FurN are teleported to the Idle Pit in order to make the rest of the map easier to transverse for everyone. Strangely, people have begun to collect in the Idle Pit as a place to talk while they await their friends to return from idle status, hoping that they will be able to jump back in on the conversation as the entire conversation will have been logged on their friend's computer as well!

==The Roadblock==
[[Image:FurNRoadblock-Furcadia.JPG]]

Also known as "the bridge", the Roadblock is the section of the road crossing over water directly on the road leading from the entry point of FurN to Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool. The blocks along the side of the road are sittable and frequently there are several people relaxing there. In its heyday, The Roadblock often became so littered with people talking that nobody could cross the bridge, thus giving it its name. To solve this problem, Dragon's Eye Productions made the river walkable and added the sitting stones beside the bridge.

==Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool==
[[Image:Tordpool.JPG]]

[[Felorin]]'s Truth or Dare Pool, commonly called the TorD pool, used to be the most popular hangout in FurN, and though it has waned in popularity a little, people stil gather there. Most commonly you find loosely-knit friends randomly chattering by the TorD pool, though occasionally games of Truth or Dare will begin. Due to this casual atmosphere, new furres are usually welcome at the TorD pool.

===Common House Rules===
Unlike the rest of FurN, the TorD pool has a few unwritten house rules. Those who break these rules are commonly frowned upon.

* Never swim in the pool

A common joke is that nobody should ever swim in the pool... nobody knows when the pool was cleaned last or who or what was doing who or what before you climbed in! A common gag involving this joke involves items that have gone missing in Furcadia or in the player's real life some time ago suddenly "turning up" in the pool's filter trap.

People still go swimming and do all sorts of things in the pool anyhow. :D

* No Dreams by the pool's edge

This is the only area in FurN that never has dreams in its walkways. Dreams may be placed around the edges of the room or between the seats but never are by the water's edge.

* No more than 3 limits during Truth or Dare

A limit is something someone will not say or do. Common examples include "No Out Of Character questions about me" or "Don't make me do anything that would cause me to cheat on my mate". Having more than 3 limits will cause you to be laughed out of the pool as a "wuss".

* If you're not in the game, back away from the pool!

When a game of Truth or Dare is going on, it is customary to only sit next to the pool if you are playing. Otherwise, you should sit in the second row of seats just past the grey and purple walkway.

== Popular Clubs ==

FurN is most notorious for its clubs. Alhough most have a bondage theme, other popular themes include vampires, werewolves, brothels, taverns, and schools. At any given time there are over 100 dreams uploaded in FurN.

The following is a short list of some of the more well-known club dreams:

* [[Club Kashmir]]
* [[The Golden Tether]]
* [http://www.cerridwyn.gotdns.com/ Cerridwyn]
* [[The Slave Chambers]]
* [[The Blue Leopard bar]]
* [[The Dragon's Tongue Lesbian Bar]]

[[Category:Furcadia locations]]

Furrabian Nights (Furcadia)

2009-02-15T04:33:31Z

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'''Furrabian Nights''' (commonly '''FurN''') is a main map in [[Furcadia]]. A gathering place for almost exclusively [[erotic]]-themed [[dream]]s, this map is [[Wikipedia:MPAA film rating system|rated]] R, although the dreams inside it frequently exceed an R rating. The dreams cater to any fetish imaginable, although [[BDSM]] themed dreams are most common.

=Popular Hangouts=
FurN has multiple popular Hangouts, the main ones being The Idle Pit, Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool, FurN Cafe, the FurN fires and the Road block.

==Furrabian Nights Cafe==
[[Image:FurNcafe-Furcadia.JPG]]

One of the original Hangout spots of FurN, the Cafe has recently been experiencing a resurgence of popularity among those who frequent FurN. This open-air cafe located not far from FurN's entry point is a popular place for basic tavern roleplay and for friends to meet up before visiting the multitude of clubs littering FurN.

==The Fires==
[[Image:FurNfires-Furcadia.JPG]]

Located south of the Cafe not far off the main road of FurN is Furrabia's iconic Fires. The Fires, as they area is affectionately known (that house the Pits - the inhabitants), began as a popular dream hotspot but as time wore on it became more of a place for friends to gather and chat out of character. Generally, those who hang around the fires are close-knit and, as a consequence, unintroduced new furres generally end up hanging out elsewhere.

==The Idle Pit==
[[Image:FurNIdlepit-Furcadia.JPG]]

In the upper northwest corner of the map located between the FurN Cafe and the Massage Parlor is a large empty space. Those who spend too much time without doing anything at all in FurN are teleported to the Idle Pit in order to make the rest of the map easier to transverse for everyone. Strangely, people have begun to collect in the Idle Pit as a place to talk while they await their friends to return from idle status, hoping that they will be able to jump back in on the conversation as the entire conversation will have been logged on their friend's computer as well!

==The Roadblock==
[[Image:FurNRoadblock-Furcadia.JPG]]

Also known as "the bridge", the Roadblock is the section of the road crossing over water directly on the road leading from the entry point of FurN to Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool. The blocks along the side of the road are sittable and frequently there are several people relaxing there. In its heyday, The Roadblock often became so littered with people talking that nobody could cross the bridge, thus giving it its name. To solve this problem, Dragon's Eye Productions made the river walkable and added the sitting stones beside the bridge.

==Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool==
[[Image:Tordpool.JPG]]

[[Felorin]]'s Truth or Dare Pool, commonly called the TorD pool, used to be the most popular hangout in FurN, and though it has waned in popularity a little, people stil gather there. Most commonly you find loosely-knit friends randomly chattering by the TorD pool, though occasionally games of Truth or Dare will begin. Due to this casual atmosphere, new furres are usually welcome at the TorD pool.

===Common House Rules===
Unlike the rest of FurN, the TorD pool has a few unwritten house rules. Those who break these rules are commonly frowned upon.

* Never swim in the pool

A common joke is that nobody should ever swim in the pool... nobody knows when the pool was cleaned last or who or what was doing who or what before you climbed in! A common gag involving this joke involves items that have gone missing in Furcadia or in the player's real life some time ago suddenly "turning up" in the pool's filter trap.

People still go swimming and do all sorts of things in the pool anyhow. :D

* No Dreams by the pool's edge

This is the only area in FurN that never has dreams in its walkways. Dreams may be placed around the edges of the room or between the seats but never are by the water's edge.

* No more than 3 limits during Truth or Dare

A limit is something someone will not say or do. Common examples include "No Out Of Character questions about me" or "Don't make me do anything that would cause me to cheat on my mate". Having more than 3 limits will cause you to be laughed out of the pool as a "wuss".

* If you're not in the game, back away from the pool!

When a game of Truth or Dare is going on, it is customary to only sit next to the pool if you are playing. Otherwise, you should sit in the second row of seats just past the grey and purple walkway.

== Popular Clubs ==

FurN is most notorious for it's clubs. Though most have a bondage theme, other popular themes include vampires, werewolves, Brothels, Taverns, and schools. At any given time there are over 100 dreams uploaded in FurN!

Here is a short list of some of the more well-known club dreams.

* [[Club Kashmir]]
* [[The Golden Tether]]
* [http://www.cerridwyn.gotdns.com/ Cerridwyn]
* [[The Slave Chambers]]
* [[The Blue Leopard bar]]
* [[The Dragon's Tongue Lesbian Bar]]

[[Category:Furcadia locations]]

Furrabian Nights (Furcadia)

2009-02-15T04:30:33Z

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'''Furrabian Nights''' (commonly '''FurN''') is a main map in [[Furcadia]]. A gathering place for almost exclusively [[erotic]]-themed [[dream]]s, this map is [[Wikipedia:MPAA film rating system|rated]] R, although the dreams inside it frequently exceed an R rating. The dreams cater to any fetish imaginable, although [[BDSM]] themed dreams are most common.

=Popular Hangouts=
FurN has multiple popular Hangouts, the main ones being The Idle Pit, Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool, FurN Cafe, the FurN fires and the Road block.

==Furrabian Nights Cafe==
[[Image:FurNcafe-Furcadia.JPG]]

One of the original Hangout spots of FurN, the Cafe has recently been experiencing a resurgence of popularity among those who frequent FurN. This open-air cafe located not far from FurN's entry point is a popular place for basic tavern roleplay and for friends to meet up before visiting the multitude of clubs littering FurN.

==The Fires==
[[Image:FurNfires-Furcadia.JPG]]

Located south of the Cafe not far off the main road of FurN is Furrabia's iconic Fires. The Fires, as they area is affectionately known (that house the Pits - the inhabitants), began as a popular dream hotspot but as time wore on it became more of a place for friends to gather and chat out of character. Generally, those who hang around the fires are close-knit and, as a consequence, unintroduced new furres generally end up hanging out elsewhere.

==The Idle Pit==
[[Image:FurNIdlepit-Furcadia.JPG]]

In the upper northwest corner of the map located between the FurN Cafe and the Massage Parlor is a large empty space. Those who spend too much time without doing anything at all in FurN are teleported to the Idle Pit in order to make the rest of the map easier to transverse for everyone. Strangely, people have begun to collect in the Idle Pit as a place to talk while they await their friends to return from idle status, hoping that they will be able to jump back in on the conversation as the entire conversation will have been logged on their friend's computer as well!

==The Roadblock==
[[Image:FurNRoadblock-Furcadia.JPG]]

Also known as "the bridge", the Roadblock is the section of the road crossing over water directly on the road leading from the entry point of FurN to Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool. The blocks along the side of the road are sittable and frequently there are several people relaxing there. In its heyday, The Roadblock often became so littered with people talking that nobody could cross the bridge, thus giving it its name. To solve this problem, Dragon's Eye Productions made the river walkable and added the sitting stones beside the bridge.

==Felorin's Truth or Dare Pool==
[[Image:Tordpool.JPG]]

[[Felorin]]'s Truth or Dare Pool, commonly called the TorD pool, used to be the most popular hangout in FurN, and though it has waned in popularity a little, people stil gather there. Most commonly you find loosely-knit friends randomly chattering by the TorD pool, though occasionally games of Truth or Dare will begin. Due to this casual atmosphere, new furres are usually welcome at the TorD pool.

===Common House Rules===
Unlike the rest of FurN, the TorD pool has a few unwritten house rules. Those who break these rules are commonly frowned upon.

* Never swim in the pool

A common joke is that nobody should ever swim in the pool... nobody knows when the pool was cleaned last or who or what was doing who or what before you climbed in! A common gag involving this joke involves items that have gone missing in Furcadia or in the player's real life some time ago suddenly "turning up" in the pool's filter trap.

People still go swimming and do all sorts of things in the pool anyhow. :D

* No Dreams by the pool's edge

This is the only area in FurN that never has dreams in it's walkways. Dreams may be placed around the edges of the room or between the seats but never are by the water's edge.

* No more than 3 limits during Truth or Dare

A limit is something someone will not say or do. Common examples include "No Out Of Character questions about me" or "Don't make me do anything that would cause me to cheat on my mate". Having more than 3 limits will cause you to be laughed out of the pool as a "wuss".

* If you're not in the game, back away from the pool!

When a game of Truth or Dare is going on, it is customary to only sit next to the pool if you are playing. Otherwise, you should sit in the second row of seats just past the grey and purple walkway.

== Popular Clubs ==

FurN is most notorious for it's clubs. Though most have a bondage theme, other popular themes include vampires, werewolves, Brothels, Taverns, and schools. At any given time there are over 100 dreams uploaded in FurN!

Here is a short list of some of the more well-known club dreams.

* [[Club Kashmir]]
* [[The Golden Tether]]
* [http://www.cerridwyn.gotdns.com/ Cerridwyn]
* [[The Slave Chambers]]
* [[The Blue Leopard bar]]
* [[The Dragon's Tongue Lesbian Bar]]

[[Category:Furcadia locations]]

2 Sense

2009-02-15T04:08:30Z

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'''2 Sense''' is an internet [[radio]] show hosted by [[2|2 the Ranting Gryphon]], which was broadcast on the [[Rant Radio]] web station, but is now back to pre-recorded shows. Running for two years, the show revolved around the week's news, 2's politics, and the [[furry fandom]].

The show's past co-hosts included: [[Adric Verminus]], [[Jakebe]], [[Prismo]], [[Dax (2 Sense)|Dax]] and [[Riku]]. The last co-host was primarily [[Aubrin]]; however, past co-hosts and guests did take the role from time to time. Jakebe was in fact the longest running co-host and the only co-host during the first 35 episodes of the show.

''2 Sense'' broadcasts were originally an hour in length, but increased to an hour and 50 minutes and streamed live at around 1am Saturday mornings; they were rebroadcast later in the week (and available for download on 2's website).

Despite the success of the show, in 2005, 2 announced that, due to its taking away from his personal time and the fact that the formula had become somewhat predictable, he would end the series. 2 planned to return to his recorded rants as well as larger projects.

2 Sense, on November 12th 2006, returned for about 40 shows and then took a hiatus and returned yet again on March 5th 2008

==Segments==
The show contained a number of segments which changed over time. The ones contained in the penultimate show, #86, were as follows:
*Feedback - Comments on the previous show and its contents by listeners.
*Gore News - A collection of headlines and articles featuring odd, unusual or generally ignorant ways people have died, gotten mangled, or sometimes miraculously survived injury in the previous week.
*World News - Stories from around the world, discussed by 2 and his co-host for the week.
*Spazfox's DVD of the Week - A comedic review written and performed by [[Spazfox]].
*Listener Mail - E-mails from listeners on a variety of subjects.

Past segments used on the show but since canceled were:
*Furry News - News about the [[furry fandom]] as well as any extremely funny news articles involving animals. This ended when people realized there wasn't enough news coming out of the fandom for it to require a weekly segment.
*Dumb Laws - 2 read out all of the Dumb Laws from each state in USA. (it only ended because they ran out of states).
*Weekly Trippy Goo - The weekly trippy goo segment was a 3 minute long segment by Maligno in which he said whatever came to mind, usually an outlandish theoretical dilemma that he would ponder over and eventually develop an even stranger yet oddly logical solution to. It ended when Maligno was committed to a mental hospital. No-one has since heard from him.
* Garr's Word Of The Week - One word of particular interest presented each week by the sultry voice of Garr, in which 2 and his co-host were challenged to use during the rest of the show. This segment was eventually replaced by Garr's Travel Stories.

==Co-Hosts/Contributors==
There were many co-hosts of and contributors to 2 Sense:

=== [[Jakebe]] (David)===
Jakebe Sunraven, often jokingly referred to as J-bird, is an artist and comedian in the [[furry fandom]] from [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore]], USA. Being a submissive, macrophillic, black, gay fur he brought some of the most original points of view imaginable to 2 Sense.
He was the first, and longest running, co-host, and the only one up until episode 34 of 2 Sense. His last show was episode 37.
Jakebe (real name Dave/David) is an active member of the furry fandom and frequents several [[furry conventions]]. His [[avatar (virtual reality)|avatar]] was previously a raven, however, later it was changed to a bunny in spite of 2's relentless mockery.

Jakebe is now working on artwork related to the furry fandom and has been largely involved with the furry [[comic]] ''[[Boomer Express]]''.

=== [[Aubrin]] (The Pengi)===
Aubrin was the co-host who became the standard co-host after Jakebe left. He co-hosted about 30 shows in total, just short of the amount Jakebe co-hosted. However, he co-hosted more of the two hour live shows whereas Jakebe co-hosted more of the original one hour shows.

Aubrin uses a penguin as his avatar in the fandom and thus gained the nickname 'The Pengi' during his time on the show. A common gag during his stint on the show was for 2 to poke him in order to make him squeal, or some other attempt to make him sad, claiming that it made Aubrin cuter that way.

Aubrin is a well respected and well known artist in the furry fandom. A good deal of his art can be found at his personal website along with his live journal.
*[http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Aubrin/ Aubrin's Personal Webpage]

===Prismo===
Prismo was a guest co-host who appeared on about 5-7 shows. He was the only co-host used on 2 Sense who was [[heterosexual]], thus bringing a very different perspective to the show.

Prismo uses a [[koala]] as his avatar.

===Dax===
Dax was a seldom used co-host but one who found co-hosting 2 Sense came very naturally. He co-hosted only 3 shows including the final show of 2 Sense.

===Riku===
Riku co-hosted only once for show 35 when Jakebe was unavailable; however, he became well liked by the listeners. Riku uses a bunny as his avatar and was teased on the show for it, possibly strengthening the running "Bunny" joke on the show.

At 19 years old, Riku was the youngest person ever to co-host on 2 Sense.

===Adric===
Adric again was a one-off co-host for the show (#39). He was a little too quiet during the show he co-hosted and a little hesitant to give his opinion.

Adric has been mentioned on many occasions on 2 Sense for being able to turn gay men straight by sucking all the gayness from the surrounding area by playing [[Dance Dance Revolution]] (DDR) to the song "[[It's Raining Men]]"

Adric uses the avatar of a rat in the furry fandom.

Adric is a fellow stand up comedian, who has opened for 2 in the past, is currently putting his comedy on hiatus to practice his writing skills, namely, his first novel.

===[[Spazfox]]===
Spazfox sent in the longest running segment that was not done by either 2 or a co-host during the run of '' 2 Sense''. Spazfox was the creator of the 'Spazfox's DVD of the Week' segment, in which he reviewed DVDs in a very unique manner.

Spazfox is somewhat curious as to why the great Uncle Kage's segment, News From the Future, has not been written about, as it's the one segment on 2 Sense he finds more entertaining than his own.

Spazfox enjoys editing Wiki articles about himself because it "gives him a laugh."

===[[Garr]]===
Garr is a British fur who once sent in an audio letter which happened to make 2 go weak at the knees, after which he immediately demanded that Garr perform a segment on the show. Garr's voice is accepted amongst the 2 Sense listeners as being so sexy it will even turn a straight man on (and many have sent in letters to the show confirming this). Garr started with the "Word Of The Week" segment but then changed his segment to "Garr's Travels" where he discussed his various strange-yet-true adventures in globetrotting during his many failed attempts to go to [[Anthrocon]].

Garr also read the popular poem ''[[The Raven]]'' as a segment, but at over 10 minutes, it was too long to include on the show.

Now that "2 Sense" has ended, Garr is cohosting the radio show [[FBC|VLF]] on the [[FBC]] with fellow British fur [[Sphelx]].
*[http://www.angrybastards.com/jaxx/garr.mp3 Audio File - 'The Raven' read by Garr]
*[http://www.garr.co.uk/ Garr's Official Website]

===Maligno===
Maligno is a 15 year old who sent in the Weekly Trippy Goo segment. He was committed to a mental hospital by his parents and contact has not been possible. His segment however was a unique outlook on the world and many viewed it as quite strange (but in a good way). However, no one is quite sure exactly how he comes up with his segments, as Malingno was described on the show as a fairly intelligent and stable fur who did not do drugs (the most obvious speculation given by the 2 Sense crew and listeners upon listening to his first segment).

Maligno reappeared briefly on February 4, 2005, suggesting that he has been released.

Maligno is the ''second'' youngest person to ever appear in a segment on 2 Sense.

===Jessie T. Wolf===
[[Jessie T. Wolf]] is a fur artist from [[Wikipedia:Toronto Canada|Toronto Canada]], who appeared on two of the shows as a guest and did a commissioned picture for 2 Gryphon, as well as giving one away as a prize on one of the shows.

She is very tiny and cute according to 2 Gryphon and was extremely shy when on the show.

===2's mother===
2's mother appeared a few times on ''2 Sense'', as a guest. Members in the chat frequently referred to her affectionately as "1", or the Mommy Griffin.

2 claims he is unable to swear whenever his mother is present, under the threat of getting slapped. This has been proven in Episode #132 in which 2 interviewed 1 the Mommy Gryphon and dug himself a hole so deep even apologizing couldn't get him out of it.

===Gary Walker===
Gary Walker is the host of the segment "Over the pond" on 2 Sense. In this segment he reports the British news in a very comical way.
Gary Walker is fourteen, which makes him the youngest person ever involved with 2 Sense.
Gary Walker lives in the North-East of England, but during his segment adopts a strong, stereotypical South London accent (most UK residents would disagree with this and say it sounds northern to us).
He also is an avid [[comic book]] fan and collects Avengers comics. His favourite band is the [[Wikipedia:Queens Of the Stone Age|Queens Of the Stone Age]].

==Rant Radio==

2 Sense was rebroadcast on Rant Radio for approximately the last 40 episodes. It became one of the most popular shows on Rant Radio becoming so popular that the show required its own separate IRC room as the number of listeners tuning in solely for 2 Sense outstripped that of any show previously played on Rant Radio. This actually caused bandwidth issues during the first few shows when unprecedented numbers of listeners flocked to Rant Radio during the first few live episodes.

==2 Sense 2.0 (The Resurrection)==

[[2 Sense 2.0]] started on November 12th, 2006. This new show features [[Nik Vulper]] as the new co-host, as well as familiar characters. [[Spazfox]] and [[Garr]] make their return, as well as the esteemed [[Uncle Kage]]. [[Spazfox]] does the DVD of the Week segment like he did in the last season. Garr has stopped his travel tales and is now the 2 Sense International Correspondent. Uncle Kage does the "News from the Future," a parody segment in which fictional news is reported from roughly 50 years in the future. Some of the other new segments in the show include Furry Baptisms (also known as "Faptisms" for the way they are done), and Furry Birthdays. Both of these segments are heavily influenced by the [[Furry Army of Doom]] (FAOD) forums. Another aspect about this new show is the [[2 Sense Research Team]]. This team consists of 10 members of the FAOD: Tyrel_Roo, Sergent Sai, Cassandra Rising, TakaiX, Don Helder Camara, [[Zyph]], Ion Seal, Ark, [[Sidepocket]], and Armonkyi.

Introduced in 2007 were segment hosts Sadesuke the Wanderer, Gary Walker, Edsel, and Dari the Emobird. Sadesuke presented a libertarian view on current events, Gary Walker reported on local news from his home in England, Edsel dispensed horoscopes, and Dari read and answered letters about what it was like to be truly emo. Recent computer trouble and school work, however, has kept them from the microphone.

The current season of [[2 Sense 2.0]] has the booming voice of God as the segment introducer, replacing the fast-talking unnamed voice of the past that many fans complained sounded too much like Foamy the Squirrel. Another edition to the show is The Wheel of Hate, a giant Wheel of Fortune like device that picks a random group of people for 2 and his co-host to hate for that entire episode. The wheel was installed after a friend of 2's mentioned how hard it was sometimes to listen to the show because they would harp on one group for weeks on end. The Wheel of Hate is an attempt to balance out the hate, as both 2 and his co-hosts have admitted to hating everyone. In recent episodes, the Furry Baptisms and Birthdays have been set aside for a new segment called "Furry Fifteen Minutes", during which time 2 will phone up another Furry and talk with them for a bit.

===Current Running Gags/References===

*'''Schleigelhoffen'''
**Started in the first incarnation of the show, this was the word 2 would use to replace names of people, cities, and organizations he was having a hard time pronouncing. The word comes from one of the first episodes, from an article about a man with a Germanic last name neither 2 or the co-host could believe actually existed. The word quickly became a favorite on the show.
*'''Gears'''
**A reference to a news article released early 2007 from Africa about a device that had recently gotten approval for production.
*'''The Rants'''
**At times, 2 will drop in a line from one of his many rants, often prompting a "Huh?" response from his co-host. 2 has mentioned several times in past episodes that while his friends know of the rants they do not listen to them.
*'''Dragon's Milk'''
**A local Michigan beverage that is a favorite of Nik.
*'''Dragon Meat Sausage'''
**Originating from a news report of a Welsh company (named "Dragon") being sued for false advertising - as they sold "Dragon Meat Sausages." When said on the show it is usually said by both 2 and the co-host in a slow and patronising voice.
*'''Auw'''

==External links==

*[http://ranting-gryphon.com/2sense.htm 2 Sense section at 2's website]

*2 Sense (first run only)
**[http://2.furvect.com/ 2 Sense Archive] (2 Sense #1-87)

*2 Sense (first run and 2.0)
**[http://2.host-dragon.com/ 2 Sense 2.0 @ host-dragon.com] (and 2 Sense #1-88)
**[http://fbc.jaieproductions.com/modules.php?name=Podcasts&channel=26 2 Sense 2.0 Podcasts] on [[Furry Broadcasting Corporation]] (2 Sense #1-87 mislabelled as 2 Sense 2.0) (missing #88)

*2 Sense 2.0 only
**[http://www.ranting-gryphon-media.com/2Sense/ The 2 Sense Show (2.0 @ ranting-gryphon-media.com)]
**[http://movingtarget117.net/2/ 2 Sense @ movingtarget117.net]
**[http://www.michiganfurs.com/ranting-gryphon/ The 2 Sense Show (2.0)] on [[MIFur]] website
**[http://2sense.rizzler.se/ The 2 Sense Show (2.0) @ rizzler.se]
**[http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/2SS.htm The 2 Sense Show (2.0) @ ranting-gryphon.com]

*[http://www.rantradio.com RantRadio]
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The Rush Limbaugh Show

2008-12-26T09:04:46Z

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[[Image:rush-pubshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Rush Limbaugh's publicity shot]]
'''Rush Limbaugh''' (full name '''Rush Hudson Limbaugh III'''; born January 12th, 1951 in [[Wikipedia:Cape Girardeau|Cape Girardeau]], Missouri) is a [[Wikipedia:Conservative|conservative]] American [[Wikipedia:radio talk show|radio talk show]] host and political commentator who discusses politics and current events on his radio program, ''[[Wikipedia:The Rush Limbaugh Show|The Rush Limbaugh Show]]''.

== Rush Limbaugh and furry ==

Rush Limbaugh made [[furries]] the topic of one of his recorded weekend updates. In context, prior to President [[Wikipedia:George W. Bush|Bush]]'s inauguration in 2005, the [[Wikipedia:New York Times|New York Times]] and the broadcast media repeatedly criticized the [[Wikipedia:Republican Party|Republican party]] for planning an opulent event to commemorate the Presidents' win.

The criticism stemmed from the fact that the US was at war with [[Wikipedia:Iraq war|Iraq]], and from assertions that any festivities were inappropriate on the heels of the [[Wikipedia:2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|tsunami]] that had hit [[Wikipedia:Indonesia|Indonesia]]. Rush responded by describing a [[furry convention]] and then quoting a talk show host's criticism of the inauguration in the new context.

==== Rush's Weekend Update (transcribed) ====
[[Image:YouAgreeWithRushLimbaugh.jpg|right|frame|An important fact to consider, should you like/dislike the guy . . .]]
''Guess what folks... This weekend, 1,700 people - all of them animal lovers - are expected to gather at the furry convention in San Jose, California. The furries, for those of you who don't know - and I sincerely hope that that's most of you - are, er, people who love animals so much that they take on their identities and sometimes dress up like their animals.''

''You heard me right, folks. These ''humans'' take on the identities of the animals they love and sometimes dress up like them. It allows adults - ''grown-up'' human beings - and this is a quote, "a place to act out their ''interspecies fantasies''." (1,700 of these people in one place...)''

''[[Lee Strom]] is one of the furry convention's founding fathers. He says just because it's ''weird'', it's still perfectly normal to the people involved in it. He's 36, he wants to be a ''[[raccoon]]''! The convention... (laughter) convention will have workshops for the furries: [[puppet]]ry, [[fursuit|costume making]], writing about mythical creatures, and here's one I think ought to be videotaped: a workshop on furry anatomy. (Can you find it? Can you find it?)''

''Apparently some furries aren't waiting until the convention starts this weekend to act out their ''inter-species fantasies''. A reporter caught up with Katie Matthew, 20, prancing through the lobby of a hotel dressed as a ''fox''... she was prancing with other adults dressed as goats, tigers, other creatures. Katie likes the fun of dressing up and escaping into her made up animal character, which she calls "Shadow".''

''Alright folks, I only have one question. We've got a war going on and the tragedy of the tsunami. Isn't this furry convention a little bit too festive and too costly?''

''There's a real furball for you liberals, eh? Ha ha, "Shut 'em down! Shut 'em down, it's perverted!"''

== Response to the aired segment ==

[[Furry fan]] [[Xydexx]] made an interesting point about the broadcast<ref>[http://www.livejournal.com/users/giza/171417.html?thread=1243545#t1243545 Xydexx's comments on the Rush Limbaugh's furry broadcast]</ref>:
{{q|I think the fact that Rush Limbaugh made fun of [[furries]] (he picked up that report after [[Further Confusion 2005|FC2005]]) may have played a big part in the ultimate demise of their brand of humor}}

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Rush Limbaugh|Rush Limbaugh]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==References==
<references />

== External links ==

* [http://www.lildobe.net/furry/ Recorded version of Rush Limbaugh's broadcast] provided by [[Andrew Koch]]
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_frm/thread/a08ef50f880c32dc Thread discussing the show] on [[alt.fan.furry]]
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RainFurrest

2008-10-11T22:30:04Z

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{{RainFurrest}}
[[Image:RainFurrest2007-Photo-OpeningCeremonies.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Monika Livingstone]], [[Gene Armstrong]], [[Trapa]], [[Stalking Cat]], and [[Phil Geusz]] welcome attendees during the opening ceremonies of RainFurrest 2007.]]
'''RainFurrest''' is a [[furry convention]] first held August 24-26, 2007 at the Holiday Inn [[Wikipedia:SeaTac|SeaTac]] in Washington state, U.S.A. 370 furs attended the inaugural event. For its second year, RainFurrest was held on September 26-28, 2008 at the Seattle Airport Marriott, with an attendance of 599.<ref name="official">{{cite web | title = RainFurrest website | url = http://www.rainfurrest.org/ | accessdate = 2008-10-11 }}</ref>

==About==
RainFurrest was conceived by a group of individuals in the Pacific Northwest region who wished to start a new furry convention in the absence of [[Conifur Northwest]]. [[Gene Armstrong]] was one of those amongst the group who was asked to help coordinate and lead the efforts as he had experience working in all aspects of convention development in the [[sci-fi]] and [[fantasy]] [[fandom]]s{{fact}}.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.rainfurrest.org/ RainFurrest Convention Website]
* [http://www.rainfurrest.org/phpbb/ RainFurrest Con MessageBoard]
* [http://www.rainfurrest.org/wiki/ RainFurrest Convention Wiki]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rain_furrest_public/ Rain Furrest Public List] on [[Yahoo! Groups]]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/rainfurrest/ RainFurrest community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* {{con resources}}

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4chan

2008-09-21T22:55:36Z

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[[Image:4chan.png|right|thumb|4chan old logo]]
'''4chan''' is a [[Wikipedia:Futaba Channel|2chan]] style art community founded by [[Something Awful]] [[goons]], with English content. Visitors submit content in various categories, such as: /h/ for [[Wikipedia:Hentai|Hentai]], /d/ for alternative hentai (subtypes of [[wikipedia:hentai|hentai]] such as [[Wikipedia:Futanari|Futanari]]), /y/ for [[Wikipedia:Yaoi|Yaoi]], /t/ for [[Wikipedia:BitTorrent|torrents]], etc.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.4chan.org/
** '''Blog''': http://www.4chan.org/blog/
** '''IRC''': irc://irc.rizon.net/4chan
* '''Founder''': [[moot]]
* '''Administrators''': ?
* '''Ran from/to''': 2003 - present

Prior to 2005, it also allowed [[Wikipedia:Loli|Lolicon]] and [[Wikipedia:Shotacon|Shota]], however, these categories were moved to [http://not4chan.org/ '''not4chan.org'''], due to [[Wikipedia:Terms_of_Service|TOS]] violations. 4chan also incorporates other categories such as "Papercraft and Origami", "Videogames", "Animals and Nature", and "Mecha", as well as many others.<ref>[http://www.4chan.org/faq.php 4chan's FAQ page]</ref>

==4chan and furry==
[[Image:4chanFurryFriday.jpg|thumb|lright|150px|Typical furry friday image macro.]]
For the first year or so of its existence, the majority of people on 4chan looked down upon furries, even [[funny animal]] cartoons, as a nuisance that does not belong on an anime board. A moderator may ban a user who posts furry material, for days or much longer.<ref>[http://www.4chan.org/rules.php 4chan's Rules page]</ref>

However, /b/, a random board where anything can be posted within U.S. law, is centered around anonymity and is rebellious against any sort of rules imposed on it from outside. '''Furry Friday''' used to be a regular feature of /b/, as every Friday /b/tards and furries flood the board both with clean and pornography furry media, to the disgust of some other /b/ users (who invariably complain that it is the "wrong day" if furry art is posted on any other day). Images and "[[siterips]]" from furry [[wikipedia:Pay-site|pay-sites]] (such as [[SexyFur]]) are often reposted on Fridays. Over a month ago Fur Friday was officially replaced by F40PH Friday. This spark a huge protest by the 4chan furry community which to this day has refused to recognized the change.

Today, approximately 15% of /b/ users identify themselves as furries, and another 30% enjoy furry artwork.<ref>[http://wasted.ig3.net/stuff/bSurvey.xls Results from a furry survey conducted in /b/ (Excel document format.)] View original results [http://wasted.ig3.net/stuff/bSurvey-Data/ here].</ref>

====April Furs Day====

On April 1, 2005, 4chan administrators pulled a stunt called '''April Furs Day'''<ref>[http://tinyurl.com/5dgb6e April Furs Day at [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]]]</ref><ref>[http://www.trendpediawiki.com/April_Furs_Day April Furs Day] at [[Trendpedia]]</ref>, in where a '''/fur/''' board was created, and people were informed that from now on, furry images should go in there instead of /b/. Some users assumed it to be an [[Wikipedia:April Fools' Day|April Fools' Day]] joke, and expected it to be gone the next day<ref>[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1123 April Furs Day] at [[CYD]]</ref>, while others complained about it in both /b/ and /fur/.

By April 2nd, it remained and people against it tried to flood it with non-furry images, such as [[Wikipedia:EroGuro|EroGuro]] -- the moderators immediately banned those people. Finally, on April 3, the moderators removed the board, and banned every person who had posted in it -- including those who complained about it in the /fur/ board. The banning almost completely eliminated all furry postings for the next several months. This prank was not repeated again in 2006.

====4chan and Fchan====

Months prior to the April Furs Day event, to balance the growing demand for furry art and to provide a place for furry artwork to be posted without risk of removal or banning from an admin (as 4chan's owner proclaimed it was an anime website and would never add any furry or cartoon board), a user named [[Dr. Pon]] found hosting for and founded [[Fchan]], one of the first and most popular furry image-boards.

====4chan and WikiFur====

On several occasions since 4chan began, some members of the /b/ community have organized raids against [[WikiFur]] utilizing the message board as a communications medium. Typical punishment consisted of a forum ban that could last for two weeks or longer, or be permanent, depending on the offense. Such vandalism is similar to pranks on Wikipedia and other wikis.

==4chan and the 2006 /b/ exodus (/b/-day)==

[[Image:NevarForget.jpg|thumb|right|/b/ drama]]
On 2006-08-23, the 4chan moderators started to strictly enforce its previously neglected rules on posting illegal content, private forum/wiki raids (such the ones on Wikifur,) and posting personal information. This caused a great deal of unrest within the /b/ community, with many expressing their discontent. Ultimately, most users stayed, accepting the new rules, while some left to find other image boards at which they could post such content without punishment.

A new home was found at the [[7chan]] image-board, and a new /b/ community was recreated there with less restrictive rules, and a dedicated board for the posting of calls to invasion, /i/. Thus, any clash, raid or interaction between /b/ users and furry most likely originates from this new board, instead of 4chan's (still operational) /b/ community and/or users.

==/b/ terminology (partial)==
Both 4chan and 7chan /b/ communities share some of the following terms. These examples are some of the most relevant when involving furry, with some appearing during /b/ invasions (raids.) Many other examples can be perused [http://wikichan.org/wiki/Memes at WikiChan].

*'''/b/tard''': Both a derisive ("retard") and a self-identifying term for /b/ users.
*'''Anonymous Does Not Forgive''': The battle cry of many /b/ raiders. The anonymous users of /b/ commit to a course of action and retaliate against perceived insults and attacks.
*'''F40PH Friday''': Every Friday, /b/ users mass post images of F40PHs. Furry Friday is now canceled.
*'''Caturday''': Every Saturday, /b/ users mass post images of cats and kittens to /b/.
*'''GTFO FURFAG''' ("Get The Fuck Out[,] [[Furfag]]"): A [[Wikipedia:Memetic|memetic]] [[Wikipedia:Internet_slang|net slang]] term used on anybody posting [[furry art]] on 4chan, specially /b/.
*'''DESU''': A catch phrase used by [[Wikipedia:Suiseiseki|Suiseiseki]] in [[Wikipedia:Rozen Maiden|Rozen Maiden]]. It is a Japanese sentence closure and literally means "it is". /b/ has taken and exaggerated this catch phrase: it is often spammed to make up meaningless replies, a rotated version ''nsәp'' and ASCII version are also used. "Desu" may also refer to the character Suiseiseki. '''Furry Desu''', or [[Furseiseki]] is a furry fan creation, where she's drawn as an [[anthropomorphic]] [[fox]] counterpart to Suiseiseki.
*'''Harbl''': Slang for testicles or male genitalia.
*'''Pool's Closed''': Notification that a pool (as on [[Wikipedia:Habbo Hotel|Habbo Hotel]]) or other public area is blocked by raiders and inaccessible. The "pool" may be closed due to disease.
*'''Nigra''': The image or avatar of a cleanly suited black man with an [[Wikipedia:Afro|afro]] hairstyle that many raiders adopt. Also known as /b/rothas.
*'''/r/''': '''R'''equest (i.e. "/r/ backup, /r/ the following image")
*'''CP''': [[Wikipedia:Child_pornography|Child Pornography]], Captain Picard, Captain Planet, Clown Porn and Corn Porn.
*'''JB''': "Jailbait" (underage [ [[Wikipedia:Tween_(demographics)|"tween"]] ] porn.)

==See also==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4chan 4chan] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[http://wikichan.org/wiki/Main_Page WikiChan], by and for *chan users

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

*[http://www.lurkmore.com/wiki/index.php?title=4chan#4chan_Memes_.26_Terms Lurkmore.com's] Wiki article on 4chan
*[http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki//b/ Cybernations'] Wiki article on 4chan

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Dorsai Irregulars

2008-09-21T22:22:12Z

Kotra: /* Joining the Dorsai Irregulars */ typo fix

[[Image:DorsaiLogo.png|200px|right]]
'''The Dorsai Irregulars''', or '''DI''' for short, are a volunteer security force consisting entirely of [[science fiction]] fans. They were founded in 1974 by [[wikipedia:Robert_Asprin|Robert Asprin]] in response to a need for security at science fiction [[convention]]s. Before the DI, security at conventions was normally handed by hiring outside security, which resulted in some friction between them and the con-goers since the former did not have much knowledge of the science fiction fandom. <ref>[http://www.di.org/di_hist.htm History of the Dorsai Irregulars], from the Dorsai Irregulars website</ref>
[[Image:DSC01699.JPG|thumb|right|The DI beret and Anthrocon pin]]
==Dorsai and Furry==
Their first ever appearance at a [[furry]] convention was at [[Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2002]]. They have returned to provide security services for AC every year since, each time with a larger and larger set of members.

Due to the general good response to their work at Anthrocon, the Dorsai have begun working [[Megaplex]] and [[FurFright]] as well.

The Dorsai regularly call on non-members they trust to fill out large contracts or contracts in areas where they do not have enough local members. The last few years there has been a notable number of furs working with the Dorsai at such conventions as MagFest (video gaming and rock'n'roll), Confluence (literary science fiction convention), Conclave (general science fiction convention) and others.

Furry author [[Mel. White]] has been a member of the Dorsai Irregulars since 1988, and is credited with originally bringing the Irregulars to the attention of Anthrocon's leadership. [[Giza]] was inducted into the Dorsai Irregulars in March, 2008. <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/2169 Some Furry Dorsai News], retrieved from Anthrocon's forums</ref>

See also '''Dorsai Thing''' below.

== Dorsai/Furry Migratory Study ==

In 2006, Dorsai staffer Mike 'Gooch' Gucciard made up 100 tags such as one would use in tagging migratory (or pseudo-migratory) animals. The tags indicated they were part of the "DI MIG STUDY, ANTHRO 2006." These were given only to full fursuiters, and all were gone in unexpectedly short order. In 2007 a 250 tag set went just as quickly.
<ref>[http://scs-11.livejournal.com/94127.html New Furry Species Found], from [Sgt Steve]'s LiveJournal</ref> One was reserved for sale in the charity auction, it went for nearly $300.00. In 2008, there were 300 tags which still seemed to fall short of enough.

== Dorsai Thing ==
Once a year, the Dorsai hold their own [[relaxacon]] called ''Dorsai Thing''. It is a small, invitation-only gathering for Dorsai, their family and their friends. There is no [[guest of honor]] and little formal [[programming]]. The sole purpose is to get together at a convention and not actually have to work it. One mark of the good relation between the Dorsai and the Furries is the ever-increasing number of Furries invited to Thing each year.

The Dorsai are heavily involved in [[filk]] music, and are likely to be involved in any such activities at cons they attend.<ref>''[http://www.di.org/di_f_his.htm Filk Music and the Dorsai Irregulars]'' - John Hall, Dorsai Irregulars - Archivist</ref>

==Dorsai Trading Cards==
[[Image:Dorsai Trading Cards.jpg|right|thumb|[[John Hall]] (foreground) and Grant Millard trade their cards at [[Conclave 31]]]]
Beginning at [[Anthrocon 2006]], an anonymous individual began sending packages to the Dorsai Irregulars with "trading cards" of the Dorsai in them. Each trading card contained a picture of a person or book, and facts about them on the back of the card. Inclusion in the cards is not limited to members of the Dorsai Irregulars. Furries such as [[Uncle Kage]] and [[Giza]] have also had cards made about them.

There are currently two series of cards: "Series A", and "Series 1". It is estimated that there are at least 50 cards in total.

==Dorsai Irregulars who have served at Anthrocon==
: ''This list is currently incomplete. The full roster of Dorsai at each con needs to be consulted.''
* [[Rene Gobeyn|Rene "Renegade" Gobeyn]] - 2002-2008
* [[Carol Gobeyn|Carol "Mamasan" Gobeyn]] - 2002-2008
* [[Steve Simmons|Steve "Sgt. Steve" Simmons]] - 2004-2008
* [[Dave Stein|David "Skippy" Stein]] - 2002-2008
* [[Grant Millard|Grant "Thug" Millard]] - 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008
* [[John Hall|John "Bear" Hall]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
* [[Mark Osier|Mark "Marko" Osier]]- 2007, 2008
* [[Donna Long]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* [[Eric Long]] - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
* [[Diana Hunt]] - 2004
* [[George Hunt]] - 2004
* [[James J. Walton]] - 2002-2008
* [[Heathyr Lamb|Heathyr "My Hamsters Are Here!" Lamb]] - 2006-2008
* [[Chris Clayton]] - 2004, 2005, 2007-2008
* [[Becca Price|Becca Price]] - 2005-2008
* [[Kate Simmons]] - 2006
* [[Elizabeth Huffman|Liz 'Evil' Huffman]] - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* [[Dan Jarrell]] - 2007-2008
* [[Kay Jarrell]] - 2007-2008
* [[Tina Klein-Lebbink]] - 2004, 2005, 2008
* [[Gary Bratzel]] - 2007-2008
* [[Coriander Jeffery|Coriander Gobeyn Jeffery]] - 2004(?), 2005(?), 2007, 2008
* [[Melissa Bayard Clemmer|Melissa Clemmer]] - 2007-2008
* [[Karen Dolley|Karen 'Vicious' Dolley]] - 2005, 2006
* [[Mel. White]] - 2002, 2003, 2004
* Mike Gucciard (Gooch) (Dates needed)
* Marnie Gucciard (Dates needed)

Note that not all the above were members of the Irregulars when they first worked Anthrocon, but we're retroactively counting them as same (says [[Sgt Steve]]).

Noted furry artists Diana Harlan Stein and Mel White are also members of the Dorsai Irregulars.

In addition, the Dorsai regularly call on a group of reliable friends and companions to help with heavy staffing required at Anthrocon. A very partial list of that group includes Tori Clayton, Samantha Gobeyn (Bookie), Karen Klink, Alex Krumwiede, Geoff Lamb, Miranda Radelt, Dave Roach, Sandy Schreiber, Max Sprinkle and many others who we'll eventually look up.

==Joining the Dorsai Irregulars==
Membership to the Dorsai Irregulars is by invitation only.

New members are chosen primarily from people they have worked with and who work well with the group. Important criteria include a willingness to work selflessly; a reliable good nature under stress; an ability to think on ones feet; a deep sense of personal responsibility; an ability to perform various roles in the organization; and most of all a certain undefinable "simpatico" that they claim to know when they see it. There is no official limit or quota on new members but the selection process is somewhat complex and lengthy. Candidates for membership are ''not'' informed that they are under consideration, <ref>[http://www.di.org/di_crew.htm Dorsai Irregulars: Organization]</ref> <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/1023 "How do I join the Dorsai Irregulars?"] from the [[Anthrocon]] forums</ref> and their induction to the Irregulars usually comes as a surprise to them. <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/2169 Some Furry Dorsai News], from the [[Anthrocon]] forums</ref>

== Alleged Singing ==
The Dorsai are fond of writing songs about particularly 'interesting' moments.<ref>[http://di.org/di_filk.htm The Dorsai Irregular Filk Song Collection]</ref> Anthrocon has been the the subject of more than a few, such as [[We're Working Anthrocon]].

== References ==
<references />

== External Links ==

* [http://www.di.org/ Official DI Website]
* [http://www.dioutpost.org The Dorsai Outpost Forum] - Both DI and non-DI may sign up for accounts. (registration required)
* [http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=friendsofdorsai Friends of Dorsai LiveJournal Community] - Dorsai Irregulars Virtual Room Party
* [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/furry/conventions/thing-30 Pictures from Thing 30]
* [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/pictures/furry/conventions/thing31 Pictures from Thing 31] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/939 Con Report]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/collections/72157600172158316/ Pictures from Thing 32] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/1237 Con Report]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/collections/72157604088736267/ Pictures from Thing 33] and [[Giza]]'s [http://www.claws-and-paws.com/node/1258 Con Report]

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Furcadia

2008-09-21T21:48:12Z

Kotra: uncapitalized 'sanctimonious', added note for future editors

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]]) developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("'Manda"), with contributions from many others.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html Furcadia's contributor page]</ref> Furcadia has been running since 1996<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/tenth/timeline.html Furcadia Timeline]</ref> and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 70,000 registered players<ref name="newsletter-May2007">"[http://www.furcadia.com/cards/update023/ May 2007 Newsletter]", ''Dragon's Eye Productions''.</ref> and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/
* '''Founders''': [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]], [[Emerald Flame]], [[sanctimonious]]
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present
<div style="float:right;clear:right;">__TOC__</div>
== Overview ==

Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the Furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]], [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]], [[Bovine]] (also known as [[Minotaur]]s), and [[Ursine]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a [[skunk]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of [[wing]]s (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings, [[Bat]] Wings, and Prime Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]], [[Gryphon]], Kitterwing, Unicorn, and "ferian" ("unevolved", non-biped) species of Wolven, Tygard, Leonen, and Foxen), and flight and fire-breathing effects. In their latest update, Furcadia also offers Furling (child furres), Chinchilla,and Flox (a foxen with a flower on its back). All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "DragonScales".<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/community/dragonscales.html Furcadia DragonScales Overview]</ref> DragonScales are only usable for spending at the DigoMarket and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Costs one American dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Costs ten American cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Costs one American cent.

== The Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through Vista. It is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

=== Non-Windows Platforms ===
An officially supported Macintosh client has often been requested, but in the past has been considered a "lower development priority" when compared to other features and capabilities. [[Ghost Tiger]] has developed and maintains [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc], a native client for the Macintosh users that provides most of the capabilities of the Windows version. It also includes several enhanced capabilities, including a buddy list, integration with Growl for notifications and whisper chat windows, much like those provided by iChats plus a contact list, and a selective notification feature called Totem. mFurc is Leopard (10.5) compatible and available as a Universal binary.

GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. and with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]]. New Macintosh systems that use [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include Furnarchy, [[DogProxy]] and Mreow! Proxy.
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include FurBot.
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include Dreamer.
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include mFurc.

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': 12/16 - First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': 08/28 - Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': 04/15 - Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': 11/04 - Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': 03/15 - Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': 01/09 - Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': 10/29 - Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)
* '''2007''': 10/28 - Lions & Tigers & Bears, OMG! Update (V. 24)
* '''2008''': 01/31 - Fox Update (V. 25)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are twelve official maps within Furcadia:

*'''''All ages'''''
** '''[[Naia Green]]''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
** '''[[Vinca]]''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to almost all of the other main dreams. it also is where festival dreams are uploaded during the assorted yearly festivals.
* '''''Age 13+'''''
** '''[[Acropolis]]''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
** '''[[Allegria Island]]''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
** '''[[Challenges]]''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess, bumper spiders, and checkers.
** '''[[Imaginarium]]''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
** '''[[Meovanni Village]]''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
**'''[[Theriopolis]]''' is a Renaissance-themed freeform roleplaying area.
**'''[http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/goldwyn.html The Village of Goldwyn]''' a place for freeform roleplay for those wishing to roleplay in [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/dragonlands.html Furcadia's official canon].
** '''[[The Wylde]]''' An area in which it simulates a wild life area built to cater to [[Feral]] Furries.
*'''''Age 16+'''''
** '''[[Hawthorn]]''' (Previously Haven and New Haven) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
** '''[[Club Dusk 2 Dawn]]''' An area built for gothic horror roleplaying.
* '''''Adults Only'''''
** '''[[Furrabian Nights]]''' (aka "FurN") is a "Mysterious Arabia" themed map for adult roleplay and dream uploads.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to [[Fantasy]]. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]] and was created by [[Talzhemir]] and set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==
Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits. There is also '''skinner''' which allows you to edit the Furcadia skin files, which define the look and feel of the client user interface, and the '''Animation Editor''', part of the Dream Editor which allows you to edit animations on objects.

== Patches ==
'''Patches''' released for [[Furcadia]] are "mods" or "addons" to the base content included with it. This can be new player portraits (either by specific [[species]] or entire replacement packs), custom avatar sprites (to enable play as [[feral]] [[wolves]] for example), new tiles to create original-looking [[Dream (Furcadia)|Dreams]], snippets of [[DragonSpeak]] to aid Furcadia programmers, or even redesigns of the games UI.

== Volunteer community ==
Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== Criticism ==
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Some players have criticized Furcadia for not providing an interesting gaming environment.{{fact}} Some players who are used to [[Wikipedia:MMORPG|MMORPG]]-style games find the online roleplay and chatroom-style interaction to be repetitive and boring after extended play, lacking the elements found in other MMORPGs such as killing, leveling up, and other common game play features of the MMORPG genre. Other players find that the social interactions, role playing and the creative aspects of Furcadia provide an engaging and positive environment when compared to games that focus on war, killing, acquisition of wealth and property and level grinding that typifies many MMORPGs.

=== Customer Support ===
There have been instances where players who purchase items at the Digo Store that include goods that need to be physically shipped who have complained on the Furcadia Forums that their items never arrived.{{fact}} Furcadia encourages those who did not receive their items to contact them, and most instances have been resolved without problems.

=== Bans ===
The Furcadia Guardians enforce community standards for behaviour in the main maps, and depending on the severity by which a given player is violating the rules or disrupting the game, they may be banned temporarily or permanently from the game. Many players who have been banned claim that the bans are a result of them being personally targeted. However, since the Guardians will not discuss the reasons behind a ban for confidentiality reasons, the official cause of many bans can not be determined by the public or by the player who was banned.

Some players have complained about the "Banish" commands which are available to dream owners.{{fact}} They claim that these commands allow the dream owners to deny players access to dreams for arbitrary reasons, and are used to discriminate against certain players. Given that the Furcadia rules state that dreams are solely owned by the dream owner, they are free to use the Banish/eject commands on whomever they choose for whatever reason, if any, they choose.

=== Dream Locations ===
Disputes between players have arisen when one dream owner loads their dream in a location where another, usually more well-known dream, has been loaded in the past. When a dream is for a chartered guild, a spot on a map is reserved for them. In this case, if another dream is loaded in their officially designated spot, the Guardians will remove the other dream to allow the guild to upload their dream.

A common complaint revolves around the [[Lost Lake]] dream, a dream in Allegria Island that is always uploaded in the same spot as an official tribute and shrine to the deceased owner [[Alexsi]].{{fact}} People who upload their dreams or sit in Lost Lake's "spot" may receive anything as minimal as being ejected from AI to something as extreme as being temporarily suspended from the game as a whole.{{fact}} This has led protestors to rhetorically question whether or not their dream would get special attention if they were to commit suicide.{{fact}}

In a future update, Dragon's Eye Productions has indicated that they plan to allow players to purchase a "group package". One of the variations of the planned group package will include a dedicated location on the map where the player can upload their dream.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/community/gg.html Group Packages Community Talk]</ref>

=== Suggestions ===
Dragon's Eye Productions solicits feedback from Furcadia players regarding possible changes, enhancements and additions to the Furcadia client, server and dreams in an official forum.<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showforum=17 Official Furcadia Suggestions Forum]</ref> While many suggestions made by the community have been implemented, some players have complained that their suggestions have been ignored.{{fact}}

One area of contention is the ordering in which additional avatar species have been added to the game. Dragon's Eye Productions maintains a list of requested species<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showtopic=13902 List of Requested Species]</ref>, however some players have requested that species be introduced in a different order. For example, the Bear avatar, as requested by a [http://www.furnation.com/saffron/furcadia/BEAR.html petition for bears in Furcadia started in 1999] was finally added in 2007, after almost eight years of constant requests.

===Player Created Content===
Section five of the Furcadia User Agreement states that when any original work or derivative work is uploaded to Furcadia, the player grants Dragon's Eye Productions the right to redistribute their work electronically or via other formats and media.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/useragreement/ Furcadia User Agreement]</ref> Dragon's Eye Productions stated in their [http://www.furcadia.com/logs/townmeeting-2006-12.html 2006 Town Hall Meeting] that this is intended to allow them to distribute promotional copies of Furcadia on CD-ROM, complete with examples of player dreams. Despite this, some players have worried that this permits the creation of others to be used by Dragon's Eye Productions without credit or payment.{{fact}}

===Art Theft===
A common complaint from players who create patches is the unauthorized use of their creations by other players.<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showtopic=2888 Forum complaints about Art Theft]</ref> While Furcadia allows patches and dreams to be uploaded in an "encrypted" format, this does not prevent players from taking a screen capture, and Dragon's Eye Productions disclaims any responsibility for unauthorized use of player-uploaded content in the Furcadia User Agreement.

For contests and special events which are sponsored by Dragon's Eye Productions, players submitting dreams are required to include text that details credits to ensure that all non-default patches are used with permission.

===Pay to Play===
Furcadia has long had a policy of being "Forever Free", a community principle that players will never have to pay in order to use Furcadia. However, some have argued that the addition of many "pay" options, such as wings, additional species and custom portraits, have created two tiers in Furcadia, with those who do not pay having an inferior experience.

As of the "Fox Upate" there are a total of over 55 Paying Player Only options <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4 Paying player Only options]</ref> including around 18 kinds of givable description tag items <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=18&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& digo market: Desctags]</ref> <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=8&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo Market: Roses and other Desctags]</ref>(not including the weekly sale desctags), five kinds of wings <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=1&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo market: wings]</ref>, 17 different avatars (including alternate forms)<ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4 Digo market: Avatar selections at bottom]</ref>, Portraits visible outside of personal dreams<ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=6&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo market: Portraits]</ref>, and the 18+ "benefits" only available for sponsorship accounts <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=7&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Sponsor Perks]</ref> such as special dream upload colors and spots, character color change in-game, and Beta testing.

Dragon's Eye Productions has indicated that there is an inherent tension between providing a service that requires expensive equipment, bandwidth and staff to operate, and having a game that is completely free, and that these pay options enable Furcadia to continue to exist. Over time, many of the pay-only features have been made available for free, such as the ability to use PhoenixSpeak.

== Release History ==
=== Version 24 ===
"Lions & Tigers & Bears, OMG!", Released 2007-10-26<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/update/bearsomg.html Lions, Tigers and Bears, OMG Update Features]</ref>
*Added: Additional DragonSpeak
*Added: New Species: Ursines, Bats, Ferian Leonen, Ferian Tygard, Penguins, Werewolves
*Added: DragonSpeak Button improvements, including Dsbtns.fsh to hold DragonSpeak Buttons #11 - #99
*Added: Performance improvements and reduced memory use
*Added: Ability to run Furcadia off a flash drive
*Added: PhoenixSpeak (alpha)
*Added: Window resizing refinements
*Added: 'Show Hidden Buttons' option in Furcadia Skinner
*Added: Wine compatibility

=== Version 25 ===
"Fox Update", Released 2008-01-31<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/update/fox.html Fox Update Features]</ref>
*Added: Additional DragonSpeak
*Added: New Species: Unicorn, Foxen Ferian, Furling, Chinchilla, Flox
*Added: Client-side animations usign KitterSpeak
*Added: New patch file format (.fox)
*Added: New "Golden Age" skin
*Added: DS button improvements, including remappable buttons and portraits and butlers are now buttons.
*Added: Item4.fox and Floor2.fox to allow user-created patches and aminations
*Added: New "F" tab with extra room and some new buttons like "who", "forums" and "map".
*Added: Test Mode for weavers to test out dreams made with SS and GP features.
*Added: The Wylde Updated!
*Added: Live and shared dream editing

== See also ==
* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Uncyclopedia

== Unofficial Sites ==
==== General ====
* '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
* '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page

==== Dragonspeak ====
* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

==== Criticism====
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a player's sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].

==== Dreams and guilds ====
* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

==== Patching ====
* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79's Patch Archive]

==References==
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Furcadia

2008-09-21T21:44:40Z

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[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]]) developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("'Manda"), with contributions from many others.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html Furcadia's contributor page]</ref> Furcadia has been running since 1996<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/tenth/timeline.html Furcadia Timeline]</ref> and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 70,000 registered players<ref name="newsletter-May2007">"[http://www.furcadia.com/cards/update023/ May 2007 Newsletter]", ''Dragon's Eye Productions''.</ref> and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/
* '''Founders''': [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]], [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present
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== Overview ==

Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the Furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]], [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]], [[Bovine]] (also known as [[Minotaur]]s), and [[Ursine]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a [[skunk]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of [[wing]]s (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings, [[Bat]] Wings, and Prime Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]], [[Gryphon]], Kitterwing, Unicorn, and "ferian" ("unevolved", non-biped) species of Wolven, Tygard, Leonen, and Foxen), and flight and fire-breathing effects. In their latest update, Furcadia also offers Furling (child furres), Chinchilla,and Flox (a foxen with a flower on its back). All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "DragonScales".<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/community/dragonscales.html Furcadia DragonScales Overview]</ref> DragonScales are only usable for spending at the DigoMarket and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Costs one American dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Costs ten American cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Costs one American cent.

== The Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through Vista. It is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

=== Non-Windows Platforms ===
An officially supported Macintosh client has often been requested, but in the past has been considered a "lower development priority" when compared to other features and capabilities. [[Ghost Tiger]] has developed and maintains [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc], a native client for the Macintosh users that provides most of the capabilities of the Windows version. It also includes several enhanced capabilities, including a buddy list, integration with Growl for notifications and whisper chat windows, much like those provided by iChats plus a contact list, and a selective notification feature called Totem. mFurc is Leopard (10.5) compatible and available as a Universal binary.

GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. and with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]]. New Macintosh systems that use [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include Furnarchy, [[DogProxy]] and Mreow! Proxy.
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include FurBot.
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include Dreamer.
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include mFurc.

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': 12/16 - First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': 08/28 - Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': 04/15 - Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': 11/04 - Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': 03/15 - Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': 01/09 - Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': 10/29 - Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)
* '''2007''': 10/28 - Lions & Tigers & Bears, OMG! Update (V. 24)
* '''2008''': 01/31 - Fox Update (V. 25)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are twelve official maps within Furcadia:

*'''''All ages'''''
** '''[[Naia Green]]''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
** '''[[Vinca]]''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to almost all of the other main dreams. it also is where festival dreams are uploaded during the assorted yearly festivals.
* '''''Age 13+'''''
** '''[[Acropolis]]''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
** '''[[Allegria Island]]''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
** '''[[Challenges]]''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess, bumper spiders, and checkers.
** '''[[Imaginarium]]''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
** '''[[Meovanni Village]]''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
**'''[[Theriopolis]]''' is a Renaissance-themed freeform roleplaying area.
**'''[http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/goldwyn.html The Village of Goldwyn]''' a place for freeform roleplay for those wishing to roleplay in [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/dragonlands.html Furcadia's official canon].
** '''[[The Wylde]]''' An area in which it simulates a wild life area built to cater to [[Feral]] Furries.
*'''''Age 16+'''''
** '''[[Hawthorn]]''' (Previously Haven and New Haven) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
** '''[[Club Dusk 2 Dawn]]''' An area built for gothic horror roleplaying.
* '''''Adults Only'''''
** '''[[Furrabian Nights]]''' (aka "FurN") is a "Mysterious Arabia" themed map for adult roleplay and dream uploads.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to [[Fantasy]]. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]] and was created by [[Talzhemir]] and set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==
Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits. There is also '''skinner''' which allows you to edit the Furcadia skin files, which define the look and feel of the client user interface, and the '''Animation Editor''', part of the Dream Editor which allows you to edit animations on objects.

== Patches ==
'''Patches''' released for [[Furcadia]] are "mods" or "addons" to the base content included with it. This can be new player portraits (either by specific [[species]] or entire replacement packs), custom avatar sprites (to enable play as [[feral]] [[wolves]] for example), new tiles to create original-looking [[Dream (Furcadia)|Dreams]], snippets of [[DragonSpeak]] to aid Furcadia programmers, or even redesigns of the games UI.

== Volunteer community ==
Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== Criticism ==
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Some players have criticized Furcadia for not providing an interesting gaming environment.{{fact}} Some players who are used to [[Wikipedia:MMORPG|MMORPG]]-style games find the online roleplay and chatroom-style interaction to be repetitive and boring after extended play, lacking the elements found in other MMORPGs such as killing, leveling up, and other common game play features of the MMORPG genre. Other players find that the social interactions, role playing and the creative aspects of Furcadia provide an engaging and positive environment when compared to games that focus on war, killing, acquisition of wealth and property and level grinding that typifies many MMORPGs.

=== Customer Support ===
There have been instances where players who purchase items at the Digo Store that include goods that need to be physically shipped who have complained on the Furcadia Forums that their items never arrived.{{fact}} Furcadia encourages those who did not receive their items to contact them, and most instances have been resolved without problems.

=== Bans ===
The Furcadia Guardians enforce community standards for behaviour in the main maps, and depending on the severity by which a given player is violating the rules or disrupting the game, they may be banned temporarily or permanently from the game. Many players who have been banned claim that the bans are a result of them being personally targeted. However, since the Guardians will not discuss the reasons behind a ban for confidentiality reasons, the official cause of many bans can not be determined by the public or by the player who was banned.

Some players have complained about the "Banish" commands which are available to dream owners.{{fact}} They claim that these commands allow the dream owners to deny players access to dreams for arbitrary reasons, and are used to discriminate against certain players. Given that the Furcadia rules state that dreams are solely owned by the dream owner, they are free to use the Banish/eject commands on whomever they choose for whatever reason, if any, they choose.

=== Dream Locations ===
Disputes between players have arisen when one dream owner loads their dream in a location where another, usually more well-known dream, has been loaded in the past. When a dream is for a chartered guild, a spot on a map is reserved for them. In this case, if another dream is loaded in their officially designated spot, the Guardians will remove the other dream to allow the guild to upload their dream.

A common complaint revolves around the [[Lost Lake]] dream, a dream in Allegria Island that is always uploaded in the same spot as an official tribute and shrine to the deceased owner [[Alexsi]].{{fact}} People who upload their dreams or sit in Lost Lake's "spot" may receive anything as minimal as being ejected from AI to something as extreme as being temporarily suspended from the game as a whole.{{fact}} This has led protestors to rhetorically question whether or not their dream would get special attention if they were to commit suicide.{{fact}}

In a future update, Dragon's Eye Productions has indicated that they plan to allow players to purchase a "group package". One of the variations of the planned group package will include a dedicated location on the map where the player can upload their dream.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/community/gg.html Group Packages Community Talk]</ref>

=== Suggestions ===
Dragon's Eye Productions solicits feedback from Furcadia players regarding possible changes, enhancements and additions to the Furcadia client, server and dreams in an official forum.<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showforum=17 Official Furcadia Suggestions Forum]</ref> While many suggestions made by the community have been implemented, some players have complained that their suggestions have been ignored.{{fact}}

One area of contention is the ordering in which additional avatar species have been added to the game. Dragon's Eye Productions maintains a list of requested species<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showtopic=13902 List of Requested Species]</ref>, however some players have requested that species be introduced in a different order. For example, the Bear avatar, as requested by a [http://www.furnation.com/saffron/furcadia/BEAR.html petition for bears in Furcadia started in 1999] was finally added in 2007, after almost eight years of constant requests.

===Player Created Content===
Section five of the Furcadia User Agreement states that when any original work or derivative work is uploaded to Furcadia, the player grants Dragon's Eye Productions the right to redistribute their work electronically or via other formats and media.<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/useragreement/ Furcadia User Agreement]</ref> Dragon's Eye Productions stated in their [http://www.furcadia.com/logs/townmeeting-2006-12.html 2006 Town Hall Meeting] that this is intended to allow them to distribute promotional copies of Furcadia on CD-ROM, complete with examples of player dreams. Despite this, some players have worried that this permits the creation of others to be used by Dragon's Eye Productions without credit or payment.{{fact}}

===Art Theft===
A common complaint from players who create patches is the unauthorized use of their creations by other players.<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?showtopic=2888 Forum complaints about Art Theft]</ref> While Furcadia allows patches and dreams to be uploaded in an "encrypted" format, this does not prevent players from taking a screen capture, and Dragon's Eye Productions disclaims any responsibility for unauthorized use of player-uploaded content in the Furcadia User Agreement.

For contests and special events which are sponsored by Dragon's Eye Productions, players submitting dreams are required to include text that details credits to ensure that all non-default patches are used with permission.

===Pay to Play===
Furcadia has long had a policy of being "Forever Free", a community principle that players will never have to pay in order to use Furcadia. However, some have argued that the addition of many "pay" options, such as wings, additional species and custom portraits, have created two tiers in Furcadia, with those who do not pay having an inferior experience.

As of the "Fox Upate" there are a total of over 55 Paying Player Only options <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4 Paying player Only options]</ref> including around 18 kinds of givable description tag items <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=18&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& digo market: Desctags]</ref> <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=8&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo Market: Roses and other Desctags]</ref>(not including the weekly sale desctags), five kinds of wings <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=1&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo market: wings]</ref>, 17 different avatars (including alternate forms)<ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4 Digo market: Avatar selections at bottom]</ref>, Portraits visible outside of personal dreams<ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=6&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Digo market: Portraits]</ref>, and the 18+ "benefits" only available for sponsorship accounts <ref>[http://www.digomarket.com/cart.php4?cmd=list&topic=7&furcadia_session_id=12071-qgbo-dbf& Sponsor Perks]</ref> such as special dream upload colors and spots, character color change in-game, and Beta testing.

Dragon's Eye Productions has indicated that there is an inherent tension between providing a service that requires expensive equipment, bandwidth and staff to operate, and having a game that is completely free, and that these pay options enable Furcadia to continue to exist. Over time, many of the pay-only features have been made available for free, such as the ability to use PhoenixSpeak.

== Release History ==
=== Version 24 ===
"Lions & Tigers & Bears, OMG!", Released 2007-10-26<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/update/bearsomg.html Lions, Tigers and Bears, OMG Update Features]</ref>
*Added: Additional DragonSpeak
*Added: New Species: Ursines, Bats, Ferian Leonen, Ferian Tygard, Penguins, Werewolves
*Added: DragonSpeak Button improvements, including Dsbtns.fsh to hold DragonSpeak Buttons #11 - #99
*Added: Performance improvements and reduced memory use
*Added: Ability to run Furcadia off a flash drive
*Added: PhoenixSpeak (alpha)
*Added: Window resizing refinements
*Added: 'Show Hidden Buttons' option in Furcadia Skinner
*Added: Wine compatibility

=== Version 25 ===
"Fox Update", Released 2008-01-31<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/update/fox.html Fox Update Features]</ref>
*Added: Additional DragonSpeak
*Added: New Species: Unicorn, Foxen Ferian, Furling, Chinchilla, Flox
*Added: Client-side animations usign KitterSpeak
*Added: New patch file format (.fox)
*Added: New "Golden Age" skin
*Added: DS button improvements, including remappable buttons and portraits and butlers are now buttons.
*Added: Item4.fox and Floor2.fox to allow user-created patches and aminations
*Added: New "F" tab with extra room and some new buttons like "who", "forums" and "map".
*Added: Test Mode for weavers to test out dreams made with SS and GP features.
*Added: The Wylde Updated!
*Added: Live and shared dream editing

== See also ==
* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Uncyclopedia

== Unofficial Sites ==
==== General ====
* '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
* '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page

==== Dragonspeak ====
* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

==== Criticism====
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a player's sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].

==== Dreams and guilds ====
* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

==== Patching ====
* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79's Patch Archive]

==References==
<references />



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{{featured article}}

Skiltaire

2008-09-21T21:33:04Z

Kotra: created in 1971, added citation

[[Image:PrancingSkiltaire.png|thumb|100px|right|A prancing Skiltaire.]]
The '''Skiltaire''' (or '''Skiltare''') are a [[species]] of intelligent [[weasel]]-like aliens. They were created by [[Mark Merlino]] (Sylys Sable) in 1971<ref name="AllAbout">Mark Merlino, "[http://www.imverod.com/Skiltaire/About.htm All About Skiltaire]".</ref> as a non-[[human]] sentient species for a series of [[science fiction]] stories. Skiltaire have been depicted by numerous artists, and were selected as [[mascot]]s of the [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]] and Mark's home, [[The Prancing Skiltaire]].

== Physiology ==
Skiltaire vary in size, depending on sub-species and gender, but on average have a body length of 1 yard (0.91 m), not including a 1/2 yard (0.46 m) [[tail]]. Body weight range is 60 to 120 lbs (27.2 to 54.4 kg) for an adult. They closely resemble Earth [[mustelid]]s (weasels) and occur in two body-types. The '''aquatic''' type looks like a large [[otter]], with a short, broad [[muzzle]], small, rounded [[ears]] and a thick, tapering tail. The '''arboreal''' type resembles a [[marten]], with a more fox-like face (though the muzzle is short), and a brush tail.

The [[fur]] of skiltaire can be any color, although aquatics tend to be limited to gray, brown, light blue, tan, or cream. They often have a single wide or multiple thinner stripes that run up their back, from tail-tip to the top of their head, and darker [[paw]]s (boots) and ear-tips. The stripes can be any color, and are usually much darker or more intense.

A '''neon''' skiltaire has a stripe of highly contrasting color, darker in the middle and grading to pastel edges so that the stripe seems to glow. The neon pattern is most common in aquatics because the base fur color of aquatics tends to have less range than their stripe colors and allows the stripe to contrast more strongly.

A '''flame''' skiltaire is a color variation exclusive to arboreals where the fur colors are yellow, orange and red in any standard pattern, so that the fur looks like fire.

Skiltaire have large eyes which facilitates superior night vision. The eyes have 4-pointed star-shaped pupils.

An obvious characteristic on all skiltaire is a pair of 10 inch (25 cm) antennae which grow from just above the eyebrow. The antennae are the detector part of the animal's natural electrostatic field sense ability. The antennae are modified eye whiskers, and are made up of large interlocking sections that have small, back-facing barbs at the junction of each section. Aquatics possess relatively straight antennae, with a single kink at mid-length, whereas the antennae of arboreal are curled into loose spirals.

The body of a skiltaire has tissue below the skin that generates electricity which is isolated from the internal organs, much like those of an electric eel. The electricity produced by the animal is typically used for precise location detection and motion sensing in air (1 to 50 yard = 0.9 to 45 m range) and under water (1 to 100 yard = 0.9 to 90 m range). The electrical effect is used as an intimate greeting between animals, for stimulation during mating (induced ovulation), and also serves as a desperate defense against an attacker (contact only).

In extreme environments, skiltaire have developed features unique to that environment such as extra-dense fur in extremely cold environments (arctic skiltaire subspecies) and very short, vibrantly-colored fur in tropical jungle environments (Savannah skiltaire subspecies).

Skiltaire are ''''elite suppressors,'''' meaning that they are incapable of becoming infected with biological diseases, pathogens, harmful bacteria, airborne virii or other foreign bodies that affect most bio masses. It could be speculated that skiltaire are incapable of hosting pathogens due to incompatibility, since no such pathogens exist on their home planet.

== Psychology ==

Skiltaire are natural tele-empaths (analog telepaths), and use this ability to communicate with other skiltaire, other aliens with similar abilities, and to aid in hunting. Analog telepathy involves sending and receiving complete sense and thought 'streams' of brain-wave activity, which the sender can control. The effect is that the receiver actually "feels" and "sees" and experiences that the sender transmits, whether it is a current experience, a vivid memory, or a constructed dream.

== Culture ==

Skiltaire are true [[carnivore]]s and hunt live prey, though their diet includes much variety. Most modern skiltaire are hunter-gatherers, with some farming common in larger tribes.

In some locations skiltaire share a mutualistic relationship with other species, in some cases exchanging access to knowledge about local resources for information about their own technology through telempathic exchange. With this ability they are capable of colonizing with a greater range of species more quickly than species who depend on developing a form of extracommunicative interaction when introduced new life forms.

Because of the diversity of locations between skiltaire the level of their development in different places is varied. Some skiltaire are very basic like Earth forest creatures while some are incredibly intelligent [[relators]], each with different levels of intelligence and technology.

The "lower class" skiltaire are sometimes kept as pets by more advanced species in a symbiotic and often mutualistic relationship in which they exchange theraputic contact, telempathic abilities, attractive appearance as pets for shelter, food and protection from predators. There have even been some instances of skiltaire keeping other skiltaire as pets.

Skiltaire are shameless and most have a strong aversion to clothing of any type.

Skiltaire are highly adaptive and superb at emulating the culture of their host environment, making them prime candidates for cohabitation with advanced and emotional species.

== Classes ==

In different parts of the universe skiltaire have been given different labels (where labels exist) to identify major groups as identified by host locations. Although skiltaire have the ability to adapt to an environment with a granularity of one generation, they can be divided into four major groups, or classes.

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|+ '''Skiltaire Classes'''
! Class !! Class Label !! Description
|-
! 1
| Feral || Feral skiltaire may be compared to the creatures known as "animals" on earth. They are not able to speak or understand speech and perform most functions by instinct. They are sometimes kept as pets but doing so is not as common as with class 2's because of the required upkeep. As pets, ferals are entirely dependent on their owners much like a pet gerbil or squirrel would be. Ferals typically live in one location and may be kept in a large cage or single room most of the time. In areas where exotic pet laws exist they apply to class 1 skiltaire.
|-
! 2
| Dependent || Dependents are considered intelligent but are still dependent on host area owners (on earth, humans) and/or other skiltaire. One class 2 dependent may have multiple owners/caretakers and may or may not live primarily at one location. Their speech may be basic and it is not always certain whether they understand any or all of the words they are speaking or if they are merely repeating sound patterns to obtain a learned reaction.
|-
! 3
| Interdependent || Interdependent skiltaire are considered in the intelligence range of an average human and are capable of advanced linguistics. They are effective communicators with humans and other intelligent species and learn new methods of communication quickly. Although they are fiercely independent, class 3 skiltaire may have part time jobs or moonlight on contractual or temporary work in order to obtain funds to contribute to their social group's communal pot.
|-
! 4 (R)
| Relater || Class 4 or R skiltaire are known as relaters to humans. They are capable of advanced telempathic communication with skiltaire and some humans and other telempathy-sensitive beings and may be capable of using several vocal or other languages for communication. In some ways their intellect is superior to that of humans as they are capable of inferring information by cross-referencing emotional and condition states of those they communicate with, with spoken word or other encoded forms of communication. They are often self-imposed caretakers for lower class skiltaire and may represent a large group of skiltaire as ambassador and/or benefactor. Relaters are considered beneficial to groups requiring extremely effective communication such as certain government agencies and major corporations. Relaters may be found using their talents to the advantage of these groups in exchange for resources in the form of finances, food supplies, housing or other needful things which they may pass on to their charges.
|}

= Media appearances =

Artists who have produced a body of work featuring skiltaire include [[Mark Merlino]], [[Ken Pick]], [[Ken Sample]] and [[Michael Sherman]]. They are also one of the popular fur-fan created races for online role-playing ([[MUD]]s and other MU*s). The species has also made the following specific appearances:
* The original skiltaire, [[Theta]], became a logo-character for her creator and appeared in many science fiction 'zines and [[APA]]s, on event posters at science fiction and comic [[conventions]], and in commissioned art.
* [[Fanta]] is the mascot of the [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]].
* Skiltaire were one of the 10 sentient species (9 furry and humans) in the SF/FRP game ''[[Other Suns]]'', published in 1983.
* With approval of their original creator, Skiltaire are one of the official [[alien]] species in [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].

= Skiltaire characters =
== First Skiltaire ==

A partial list of the first Skiltaire created, from the late 1970s to early 1980s.

* '''[[Theta]]''' -- "Skiltaire Prime", the first one created in the mid-to-late 1970s. Female Arboreal, overall medium blue (no backstripe or trim) with yellow belly, medium-curl antennae. Wore a pendant of the Greek letter "Theta" on a chain around her neck.

* '''[[Fanta]]''' -- Created by Merlino as mascot of [[Cartoon/Fantasy Organization]] in early 1980, and retained by the Los Angeles chapter after the breakup of the general C/FO in 1989. Female Aquatic, light grey with single magenta backstripe/ear-tips/booties/gloves, white belly. Medium-long, slightly-wavy antennae.

* '''Sy''' -- Originally Fanta's male companion, later became [[Mark Merlino]]'s fursona. Male Aquatic, light-medium grey with single purple backstripe/ear-tips/booties/gloves, white belly. Long straight antennae with a peculiar sharp "kink" halfway up their length.

* '''Ora''' -- Fursona of Linda Joy Browne, Mark's girlfriend from approx. 1980-82. Female Arboreal, two-tone gold (darker gold with lighter double backstripe & trim), white belly, medium-curled antennae. Bit of a ditz; often wore reading glasses.

* '''Midori''' -- Japanese ''Skirutaru''. Female Arboreal, two-tone green (medium green with darker dual backstripe) with white belly, medium-curled antennae. Anime fan.

* '''Nixie''' -- "Miss Skiltaire October" for abortive "Skiltaire Calendar" project circa 1979 or 1980. Female Arboreal, overall jet-black with orange belly, medium-curled antennae.

* '''Kym''' -- Fursona of one Kimberly Hartman, dating back to early 1980s. Female Arboreal, overall silver-grey (no backstripe or trim), white belly. Tightly curled antennae, to the point of coiling. Ham radio aficionado; carried remote ham radio (walkie-talkie type) with its antenna curled to match hers. Had mate "Anton", based on her RL husband; Male Aquatic, no other physical description.

* '''Kristi''' -- "Miss Skiltaire December" for Skiltaire Calendar project. Female Arboreal, overall pure white, medium-curled antennae. Drawn lounged out before a fireplace, holding a sprig of mistletoe over her head.

Other Skiltaire characters date from this time, but were mostly obscure one-shots. Skiltaire couples of the period were usually drawn with one Arboreal and the other Aquatic.

== Skiltaire Characters ==
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|+ Existing Characters
! Name !! Gender !! Subspecies !! Class
|-
! Sy
| Male || Aquatic || Relater
|-
! Escher
| Male || Arboreal || Independent
|-
! Firepaws
| Hermaphrodite || Aquatic || Independent
|-
! Kimo
| Male || Arboreal || Unknown
|-
! Jinai
| Male || Arboreal || Dependent
|-
! Gatsby
| Male || Hybrid || Independent
|-
! [[Skiltek]]
| Male || Arboreal || Dependent
|-
! Selenia
| Female || Arboreal || Independent
|}

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
|+ Past Characters
! Name !! Gender !! Subspecies !! Class
|-
! Thistledown
| Hermaphrodite || Arboreal || Dependent
|-
! Perion
| Male || Arboreal || Independent
|-
! Samsur
| Male || Arboreal || Unknown
|-
! Opafire
| Hermaphrodite || Hybrid || Unknown
|-
! Murlie
| Female || Arboreal || Feral
|-
! Argyle
| Female || Arboreal || Feral
|-
! Canby
| Female || Aquatic || Independent
|-
! Iyur
| Female || Arboreal || Feral
|-
! Lessa
| Female || Aboreal || Unknown
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [http://skiltaire.ryzentyl.com/ Welcome to the world of the Skiltaire] - information, stories and pictures (some non-PG)
* [http://www.imverod.com/Skiltaire/ Rules] for skiltaire characters in the [[Wikipedia:Traveller (role-playing game)|Traveller]] [[RPG]] universe, and a [http://www.imverod.com/Skiltaire/About.htm general species overview]
* [http://skiltaire.ryzentyl.com/Skiltaire/racestuff/skiltrav.txt A different adaptation of Skiltaire to ''Traveller''.] This writeup uses the alternative spelling "Skiltare", and is taken from the first known ''Traveller'' adaptation by [[Ken Pick]] and [[Dave Bryant]] circa 1981.
* [http://furscape.xwiki.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main.KnowledgeBase.Species/Skiltaire Details] about skiltaire as a playable race on the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].
* [[Bill Grobe]]'s [http://www.dogpawz.com/roci/indexes/ADULT-series.html Kurushani stories] feature skiltaire, and introduce an additional '''savage''' subspecies resembling wolverines.
* ''The Skiltaire Mixes'' are a series of skiltaire-themed music playlists (volume 1, "Aquatic"; volume 2, "Arboreal"; and volume 3 "Arctic") mixed by [[User:Skiltek]] and detailed at his [http://www.foxcub.net/mixtapes.htm music website].

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{{Featured article}}

Calvin and Hobbes

2007-07-11T07:27:42Z

Kotra: /* An inspiration to others */ FoxTrot, not Fox Trot

'''''Calvin and Hobbes''''' was a regular syndicated comic strip created by Bill Watterson and ran from November 15, 1985 until December 31, 1995. The strip, notable for its artistic and philosophical content, was wildly popular with [[comic]] readers throughout the United States and still maintains a loyal following to this day.

''Calvin and Hobbes'' is arguably not furry because only one half of its pair of title characters is an [[animal]], although the animal in question is an [[anthropomorphic]] [[tiger]].

== Characters ==
* '''Calvin''', a six-year-old [[human]] boy with spiky hair, a wild imagination and a talent for annoyance. Calvin deals with a basically normal assortment of experiences and pitfalls in his own novel manner, oftentimes by completely ignoring something unpleasant, or by making a memorable statement. The world of ''Calvin and Hobbes'' is viewed primarily at his eye level, making the wall between "reality" and "fantasy" very flexible and indistinct.

* '''Hobbes''', a tiger, is Calvin's best friend, whom Calvin supposedly caught in a "tiger trap" baited with tuna sandwiches. Hobbes is very much the voice of reason of the duo, though he is seldom anxious to intervene on Calvin's behalf or prevent his friend from doing something foolish, citing issues such as preoccupation or dignity. He also apparently enjoys pouncing on Calvin at random. Because Hobbes is only seen to interact with Calvin (everyone else seems to see him as a [[plush toy]]), the question arises as to how much of Hobbes' activity could be attributed solely to Calvin's imagination. There are times when things seem to happen that make the reader wonder whether Hobbes really was responsible.

== An inspiration to others ==
A number of other comics owe a lot to Watterson's work. Among them are:
[[Tommy and PJ]], [[Whatever USA]], [[Wikipedia:FoxTrot|FoxTrot]], [[Wikipedia:Sinfest|Sinfest]].

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Calvin_And_Hobbes|Calvin and Hobbes]] at [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category:1995 deaths]]

Furcadia

2007-06-14T03:46:34Z

Kotra: display problem fix (deleted "<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>")

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]],) developed by [[Felorin]], (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("Manda"), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
** '''IRC''': ?
** '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page
* '''Founders''': Felorin and Talzhemir, [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
* '''Administrators''': ?
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]], an avatar originally called [[Cattle|Bovines]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "Dragonscales", or simply D for short. Dragonscales are only good for spending at the digo market, and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Worth one real american dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Worth ten real american cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Worth one real american cent.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features or get Dragonscales. This business model has been criticized by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported PowerPC Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development. GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. or with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]].

New Mac units sporting [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

However, if you want to run a native Macintosh version, Ghost Tiger has developed [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc] for the Mac users to enjoy giving all the benefits of the Windows versions.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Hawthorn''' (Previously [[Haven]] Previously [[New Haven]]) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.
* '''The Wylde''' Coming Soon.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]], and was created by Talzhemir, and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== The "Kitterwing" Update==

At the town hall meeting held on April 16 2005, Felorin indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.
{{q|Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bug-fixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA -- Felorin}}
However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Bear|Ursines]] (Postponed to future update)
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color (Postponed to future update)
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new DragonSpeak

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the "Beekins". There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79 and Alabar's downloads section]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - An essay by [[nothingkat]] of [[Nothingkat.com]] about the world of Furcadia
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a players sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].



[[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

{{featured article}}

WikiFur:Sandbox

2007-06-14T03:45:55Z

Kotra: testing done, reverting to pre-kotra version

{{sandbox}} 

==Role-Playing==

'''Role-playing''' (or '''RP''') is an activity in which one or more people each assume the role of a character in an imaginary situation, and narrate and/or act out that character's dialogue, responses, and motivations. Role-playing is done for a wide variety of reasons-- it has roots in theatre and theatrical training and improvisation, in certain religious practices, as a business training method, and as a psychotherapeutic technique. It is often done purely for entertainment, as a form of collaborative storytelling.

A number of useful innovations have been developed and put to use in recreationsal roleplaying:

'''Published role playing games''' like [[Ironclaw]], [[Dungeons_&_Dragons]], and [[Wikipedia:GURPS|GURPS]], that include rules that help players better understand the abilities and limitations of their characters (and balance them out with other players' characters and the challenges presented during play), as well as descriptions of settings.

'''Online chat''' techniques, including IRC and other chat rooms, and instant-messaging clients, are often used.

'''MU*s,''' Multi-User online environments-- [[MU%2A|Main article]].

'''MMOs,''' or Massively Multiplayer Online games, are computer games based on a server to which players connect with a program that usually gives them a graphical representation of an environment through which their characters navigate as part of role-playing.

==Miscellaneous terms==

'Pencil-and-paper,' and 'Pen-and-paper' refer to using published gaming systems, which require some record-keeping with paper and pen or pencil, including a [[character sheet]]. Usually done offline.

'Roll-playing' is a malapropism referring to the nearly ubiquitous use of dice (which are rolled) in published role-playing games; often it is used disparagingly to describe players who let random dice rolls dictate things whose outcome should depend upon reasoned-out sequences of events.

'Table-top'and 'Face-to-face' role-playing refer to role-playing conducted offline, with all participants present in-person at a specific place, as opposed to online role-playing.

'LARPing,' an acronym for 'live action role-playing.' Much like table-top role-playing, except that it is usually conducted in larger areas, outdoors, and/or in more public places, and involves acting out body language; it's closer to theatrical improvisation.

'Freeform' role-playing is roleplaying conducted explicitly withOUT formal or published rules.

WikiFur:Sandbox

2007-06-14T03:45:27Z

Kotra:

{{sandbox}} 
[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]],) developed by [[Felorin]], (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("Manda"), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
** '''IRC''': ?
** '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page
* '''Founders''': Felorin and Talzhemir, [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
* '''Administrators''': ?
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]], an avatar originally called [[Cattle|Bovines]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "Dragonscales", or simply D for short. Dragonscales are only good for spending at the digo market, and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Worth one real american dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Worth ten real american cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Worth one real american cent.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features or get Dragonscales. This business model has been criticized by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported PowerPC Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development. GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. or with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]].

New Mac units sporting [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

However, if you want to run a native Macintosh version, Ghost Tiger has developed [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc] for the Mac users to enjoy giving all the benefits of the Windows versions.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Hawthorn''' (Previously [[Haven]] Previously [[New Haven]]) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.
* '''The Wylde''' Coming Soon.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]], and was created by Talzhemir, and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== The "Kitterwing" Update==

At the town hall meeting held on April 16 2005, Felorin indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.
Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bug-fixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA -- Felorin
However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Bear|Ursines]] (Postponed to future update)
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color (Postponed to future update)
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new DragonSpeak

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the "Beekins". There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79 and Alabar's downloads section]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - An essay by [[nothingkat]] of [[Nothingkat.com]] about the world of Furcadia
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a players sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].



[[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

{{featured article}}

WikiFur:Sandbox

2007-06-14T03:45:13Z

Kotra:

{{sandbox}} 
[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]],) developed by [[Felorin]], (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("Manda"), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
** '''IRC''': ?
** '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page
* '''Founders''': Felorin and Talzhemir, [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
* '''Administrators''': ?
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]], an avatar originally called [[Cattle|Bovines]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "Dragonscales", or simply D for short. Dragonscales are only good for spending at the digo market, and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Worth one real american dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Worth ten real american cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Worth one real american cent.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features or get Dragonscales. This business model has been criticized by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported PowerPC Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development. GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. or with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]].

New Mac units sporting [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

However, if you want to run a native Macintosh version, Ghost Tiger has developed [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc] for the Mac users to enjoy giving all the benefits of the Windows versions.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Hawthorn''' (Previously [[Haven]] Previously [[New Haven]]) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.
* '''The Wylde''' Coming Soon.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]], and was created by Talzhemir, and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== The "Kitterwing" Update==

At the town hall meeting held on April 16 2005, Felorin indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.
Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bug-fixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA -- Felorin
However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Bear|Ursines]] (Postponed to future update)
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color (Postponed to future update)
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new DragonSpeak

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the "Beekins". There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79 and Alabar's downloads section]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - An essay by [[nothingkat]] of [[Nothingkat.com]] about the world of Furcadia
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a players sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].



[[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

{{featured article}}

WikiFur:Sandbox

2007-06-14T03:44:38Z

Kotra: testing Furcadia article (trying to fix display problems)

{{sandbox}} 
[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''', also known as '''Furc''', is a [[furry]] graphical multiplayer online community ([[Wikipedia:MMOSG|MMOSG]],) developed by [[Felorin]], (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ("Manda"), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
* '''Addresses''':
** '''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
** '''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php
** '''LiveJournal''': http://community.livejournal.com/furcadiajournal/
** '''IRC''': ?
** '''Wiki''': http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page
* '''Founders''': Felorin and Talzhemir, [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
* '''Administrators''': ?
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colors, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the coloring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]], an avatar originally called [[Cattle|Bovines]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as "Digos". These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tricolor Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as "Dragonscales", or simply D for short. Dragonscales are only good for spending at the digo market, and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Worth one real american dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Worth ten real american cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Worth one real american cent.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features or get Dragonscales. This business model has been criticized by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported PowerPC Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development. GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17. or with [[Wikipedia:CrossOver|CrossOver]].

New Mac units sporting [[Wikipedia:Intel|Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via CrossOver, [[Wikipedia:Parallels_Desktop|Parallels Desktop]] and/or [[Wikipedia:Boot Camp|Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively.)

However, if you want to run a native Macintosh version, Ghost Tiger has developed [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc] for the Mac users to enjoy giving all the benefits of the Windows versions.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by Felorin and Talzhemir.
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Hawthorn''' (Previously [[Haven]] Previously [[New Haven]]) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict [[roleplay]]-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.
* '''The Wylde''' Coming Soon.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuities range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]], and was created by Talzhemir, and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing DragonSpeak code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== The "Kitterwing" Update==

At the town hall meeting held on April 16 2005, Felorin indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.
{{q|Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bug-fixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA -- Felorin}}
However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Bear|Ursines]] (Postponed to future update)
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color (Postponed to future update)
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new DragonSpeak

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the "Beekins". There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing DragonSpeak
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79 and Alabar's downloads section]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - An essay by [[nothingkat]] of [[Nothingkat.com]] about the world of Furcadia
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a players sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].



[[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

{{featured article}}

Furcadia

2007-05-06T21:41:10Z

Kotra: /* External links */ FurcadiaWiki URL change

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''' (also known as '''Furc''') is a furry graphical multiplayer online community developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ('Manda), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is possibly the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.
{{WikiFurNews|Kitterwing update for Furcadia}}
*'''Addresses''':
**'''Website''': http://www.furcadia.com/
**'''Forums''': http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php
**'''IRC''': ?
*'''Founders''': Felorin and Talzhemir, [[Emerald Flame]], [[Sanctimonious]]
*'''Administrators''': ?
*'''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a [[species]], choosing colours, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also common to use one of these base species to create another; for example, choosing the colouring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]], an avatar originally called [[Cattle|Bovines]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as Digos. These include Portrait spaces (for one [[port]] each), pixel roses, four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tri-colour Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

You can also have your real-world money translated in to game currency, known as Dragonscales, or simply D for short. Dragonscales are only good for spedning at the digo market, and are often used for game-related trades. They come in three types:
*Golden Dragonscale (GD) - Worth one real american dollar.
*Silver Dragonscale (SD) - Worth ten real american cents.
*Copper Dragonscale (CD) - Worth one real american cent.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features or get Dragonscales. This business model has been criticised by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported PowerPC Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development. GNU/Linux users should find that The Furcadia Client installs and runs perfectly under [http://www.winehq.org wine] versions greater than 0.9.17.

New Mac units sporting [[Intel]] chips can run Furcadia via [[Parallel Stations]] and/or [[Boot Camp]] (which allows Windows 95 to Vista OS to run natively on a Mac,) or directly on the Mac (Intel) / GNU/Linux desktop with [[CrossOver]].

However, if you want to run a native Macintosh version, Ghost Tiger has developed [http://www.ghosttiger.com/mfurc/ mFurc] for the Mac users to enjoy giving all the benefits of the Windows versions. Proxy clients such as Furnarchy are supported.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit Furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]].
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2000''': Dragon update (V. 13)
* '''2001''': Phoenix update (V. 16)
* '''2001''': Lapine update (V. 18)
* '''2002''': Butterflywing update (V. 19)
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update (V. 20)
* '''2004''': Squirrel and Batwing update (V. 22)
* '''2006''': 12/16 - Furcadia is the very first MMO to reach ten years running
* '''2007''': 04/06 - Kitterwing and Bovine update (V. 23)

== Community ==
[[Image:FurcadiaBeekinStatue.png|right|frame|A statue of [[Beekin]] in Naia Green]]
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Hawthorn''' (Previously [[Haven]] Previously [[New Haven]]) is a map for teens and adults ages 16 and up.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict roleplay-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.
* '''The Wylde''' Coming Soon.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuties range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy. One famous outside the Furcadia community is [[Lost Lake]], featured in the popular [[webcomic]] ''[[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures]]''

The official continuity of Furcadia is known as [[Furre!]], and was created by [[Talzhemir]], and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2 Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds ("Dreams".) This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing [[DragonSpeak]] code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== The "Kitterwing" Update==

At the town hall meeting held on April 16 2005, [[Felorin]] indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.

"Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bugfixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA" -- [[Felorin]]

However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Bear|Ursines]] (Postponed to future update)
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color (Postponed to future update)
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new [[DragonSpeak]]

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [[Beekins]]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing [[DragonSpeak]]
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]
* [http://forums.furcadia.com/ Furcadia Forums]
* [http://wiki.nf.qien.net/f/Main_Page FurcadiaWiki]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://ultraanimefan1.googlepages.com/downloads/ Deedlit79 and Alabar's downloads section]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - An essay by [[nothingkat]] of [[Nothingkat.com]] about the world of Furcadia
* ''[http://www.crushyiffdestroy.com/show/furcadia Holiday In Furcadia]'' - A satirical account of a players sex adventures in Furcadia from [[Crush Yiff Destroy]].



[[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

{{featured article}}

Dragon's Eye Productions

2006-12-09T23:48:31Z

Kotra: cat:texas

'''Dragon's Eye Productions, Inc.''' is the independent gaming company that created [[Furcadia]] and [[DragonSpires]]. Founded in 1991<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/tenth/timeline.html Timeline of Furcadia] by [[Gar]], December 2006.</ref> by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]], Dragon's Eye Productions now employs approximately ten<ref>[http://www.furcadia.com/credits Furcadia Credits]</ref> staff members full-time and occasionally others part-time. It is currently developing Furcadia in anticipation of its Beta release.

Dragon's Eye Productions is based in [[Wikipedia:Round Rock, Texas|Round Rock, Texas]]. Yearly revenue was under $1 million as of 2006.<ref>[http://forums.furcadia.com/index.php?furcadia_session_id=11635-dppd-ezo&showtopic=22955&st=0&p=221624&#entry221624 ''Greed and D.e.p''] - reply by Felorin, 28 January 2006</ref>

== References ==
<references />

== See also ==

* '''[[Wikipedia:Dragon's Eye Productions|Dragon's Eye Productions]]''' on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/ Furcadia]
* [http://www.gamedev.net/columns/interviews/furcadia.asp IGF interview] with Dragon's Eye staff members
[[Category:Organizations]]
[[Category:Texas]]

Talzhemir

2006-12-09T23:46:32Z

Kotra: removed link to Talzhemir Wikipedia article, which is unlikely to be recreated

'''Talzhemir''' (or ''''Manda''', '''Penumbra''') is a [[furre]] who has made most of the standard and [[Silver Sponsor]] [[patch (Furcadia)|patches]] for [[Furcadia]]. She is marked as a a [[feline]] on Furcadia, although her true [[species]] may be otherwise.

Talzhemir used to work for [[Wikipedia:Origin Systems|Origin]] (now [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]) on games such as the [[Wikipedia:Ultima|Ultima series]]. She now works as ''Conceptual Designer'', ''Art Director'', ''Game Designer'', ''Continuity and Canon Source Material Writer'' for [[Dragon's Eye Productions]], which she co-founded with [[Felorin]].

{{person-stub}}

== External links ==

* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/ Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/talzhemir1/ Talzhemir's LiveJournal]
* [http://talzhemir1.deviantart.com/ Talzehemir's gallery] at [[deviantART]]
[[Category:People]][[Category:Wizards]][[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Feline characters]]

Dragon's Eye Productions

2006-12-09T23:41:46Z

Kotra: fixed numbers; made sourcing consistent; removed erroneous and unsourced guess (mine)

Furcadia

2006-07-08T23:50:23Z

Kotra: /* Announced improvements */ links

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''' (also known as '''Furc''') is a furry graphical multiplayer online community developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ('Manda), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is probably the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users, and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.

* '''Address''': http://www.furcadia.com/
* '''Ran from/to''': 1996 - present

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

Joining Furcadia involves creating a character by selecting a name, entering a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a species, choosing colours, and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also commonplace to use one of these base types to create a specialized species: for example, choosing the colouring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Bovines]], also known as [[Minotaurs]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as Digos. These include four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tri-colour Wings, Butterfly Wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), and flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features. This business model has been criticised by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development.

=== Third-party applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[Dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate clients, which allow characters to visit furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia, is created by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]].
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
** [http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.games.mud.admin/msg/6fd37689f7063635?dmode=source New MUSH seeking builders] - July 1996 usenet post
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2001''': Phoenix update
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe update
* '''2004''': Squirrel update

== Community ==
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Haven''' (Previously [[New Haven]]) is a friendly map for old and new friends to meet and talk.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict roleplay-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuties range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy.

The official continuity of Furadia is known as Furre!, and was created by [[Talzhemir]], and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds. This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing [[DragonSpeak]] code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== Upcoming update ==

At the last town hall meeting, held on April 16 2005, [[Felorin]] indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.

"Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bugfixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA" -- [[Felorin]]

However, this quarterly system does not yet seem to have been implemented.

=== Announced improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': [[Cattle|Bovines]], Kitterwings, and [[Bear|Ursines]]
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Truetype Fonts, Text Colours, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new [[DragonSpeak]]

== Volunteer community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [[Beekins]]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing [[DragonSpeak]]
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]
* [http://forums.furcadia.com/ Furcadia Forums]
* [http://www.devever.net/wiki FurcadiaWiki]

=== Dreams and guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]
* [http://archive.roamheart.com/ Roamheart Patching Database]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ The Association of Dream Makers]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Talzhemir's Treasure Trove]

=== Dragonspeak ===

* [http://www.geocities.com/dreamlessdancer/index.htm Dreamless Dancer's site]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://www.omgjeremy.com/furcadia.shtml X-1's Guide to Furcadia]'' - A harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[OMGJeremy]]
* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - Another harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[Nothingkat.com]]



[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]][[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

Furcadia

2006-05-18T03:52:32Z

Kotra: /* External links */ added FurcadiaWiki link

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''' (also known as '''Furc''') is a furry graphical multiplayer online community developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ('Manda), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is probably the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.

* '''Address''': http://www.furcadia.com/

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

When one first joins Furcadia, one first creates a character. This involves selecting a name, entering in a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a species, selecting one's colours and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also commonplace to use one of these base types to create a specialized species: for example, choosing the colouring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Bovines]], also known as [[Minotaurs]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as [[Digos]]. These include four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tri-colour Wings, Butterfly wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features. This business model has been criticised by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status. Dispite this minor critisism, the approach has been quite successful and built up a sizable and mostly satisfied community of players.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development.

=== Third Party Applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate Clients, which allow characters to visit furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia is created by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]].
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2001''': Phoenix Update
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe Update
* '''2004''': Squirrel Update

== Community ==
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Haven''' (Previously [[New Haven]]) is a friendly map for old and new friends to meet and talk.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict roleplay-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuties range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy.

The official continuity of Furadia is known as Furre!, and was created by [[Talzhemir]], and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds. This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing [[DragonSpeak]] code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== Upcoming Update ==

At the last town hall meeting, held on 2005-04-16, [[Felorin]] indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.

"Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bugfixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA" -- [[Felorin]]

However, this quarterly system does not seem to have been implemented yet in the manner indicated.

=== Announced Improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': Bovines and Kitterwings
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Truetype Fonts, Text Colours, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new [[DragonSpeak]]

== Volunteer Community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [[Beekins]]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing [[DragonSpeak]]
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia
* [[w:c:furcadia|The Furcadia Wikia]] (Currently empty)

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]
* [http://forums.furcadia.com/ Furcadia Forums]
* [http://www.devever.net/wiki FurcadiaWiki]

=== Dreams and Guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild)] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://www.omgjeremy.com/furcadia.shtml X-1's Guide to Furcadia]'' - A harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[OMGJeremy]]
* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - Another harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[Nothingkat.com]]



[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]][[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

Furcadia

2006-05-14T22:08:36Z

Kotra: /* Community */ space

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''' (also known as '''Furc''') is a furry graphical multiplayer online community developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ('Manda), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is probably the largest online furry community, with over 60,000 registered users and 2,000 - 4,500 online users active at any given time.

* '''Address''': http://www.furcadia.com/

== Overview ==
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Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

When one first joins Furcadia, one first creates a character. This involves selecting a name, entering in a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a species, selecting one's colours and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[squirrel (species)|Squirrel]]. It is also commonplace to use one of these base types to create a specialized species: for example, choosing the colouring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce [[Bovines]], also known as [[Minotaurs]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase various add-ons for their character using real-world money. These add-ons are known as [[Digos]]. These include four types of wings (Classic Wings, Tri-colour Wings, Butterfly wings and Bat Wings), various alternate species ([[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]), flight and fire-breathing effects. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

Real money is not required to join or use the service, only to add these character features. This business model has been criticised by some for breaking down the isolation between character and player, as those with real money available can use it to improve their in-game status. Dispite this minor critisism, the approach has been quite successful and built up a sizable and mostly satisfied community of players.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of a furre when they are clicked on.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. An officially supported Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development.

=== Third Party Applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[patch (Furcadia)|patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and [[dream (Furcadia)|dream]] maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].
* Alternate Clients, which allow characters to visit furcadia. Examples include [[mFurc]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia is created by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]].
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2001''': Phoenix Update
* '''2002''': Furcadia is a finalist at the Fifth Annual [[Wikipedia:Independent Games Festival|Independent Games Festival]]
* '''2003''': Gryffe Update
* '''2004''': Squirrel Update

== Community ==
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Haven''' (Previously [[New Haven]]) is a friendly map for old and new friends to meet and talk.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play" role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict roleplay-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuties range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy.

The official continuity of Furadia is known as Furre!, and was created by [[Talzhemir]], and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds. This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing [[DragonSpeak]] code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== Upcoming Update ==

At the last town hall meeting, held on 2005-04-16, [[Felorin]] indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.

"Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bugfixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA" -- [[Felorin]]

However, this quarterly system does not seem to have been implemented yet in the manner indicated.

=== Announced Improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': Bovines and Kitterwings
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Truetype Fonts, Text Colours, Chat Windows, 24-Bit Color
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new [[DragonSpeak]]

== Volunteer Community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [[Beekins]]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing [[DragonSpeak]]
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Furcadia|Furcadia]] on Wikipedia
* An [[Uncyclopedia:Furcadia|alternate explanation of Furcadia]] at Uncyclopedia
* [[w:c:furcadia|The Furcadia Wikia]] (Currently empty)

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]
* [http://forums.furcadia.com/ Furcadia Forums]

=== Dreams and Guilds===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]
* [http://circle.sanct.net/ The Circle - Help Guild)] (Sanctuary)
* [[Lost Lake|Lost Lake - Social RP Guild]]
* [http://www.dsfargeg.com/wtwiki The Wisdom Tree]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://www.omgjeremy.com/furcadia.shtml X-1's Guide to Furcadia]'' - A harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[OMGJeremy]]
* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - Another harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[Nothingkat.com]]



[[Category:Multiplayer worlds]][[Category:Furcadia]]
[[Category:1996 births]]

Furre

2006-05-14T22:06:19Z

Kotra: expanded

'''Furre''' (pronounced "fur", or less commonly, "furry") is the name given to an inhabitant of [[Furcadia]], or their respective [[avatar (virtual reality)|avatars]]. Its spelling imitates Middle English or Elizabethan spellings of various words, as the creators of Furcadia were attempting to design an Old-World theme into the game.

== Well Known Furres ==
* [[Felorin]] - Co-founder and original programmer of Furcadia, President of [[Dragon's Eye Productions]]
* [[Talzhemir]] - Co-founder and game designer of Furcadia, Art Director of Dragon's Eye Productions
* [[Emerald Flame]] - Producer of Dragon's Eye Productions, founder of [[The Circle]] help guild
* [[Miss Mab]] - Member of the [[Lost Lake]] group; lead [[character]] of [[Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures|DMFA]]

== Reference ==
* [http://furcadia.com/credits.html Furcadia Credits]

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[[Category:Terms]][[Category:Multiplayer world terms]][[Category:Furcadia]]

Fursecution

2006-05-09T01:35:12Z

Kotra: cleaned up a bit

'''Fursecution''' is a term coined to refer to the persecution of [[furries]].

A greatly debated subject, some claim it is a legitimate form of discrimination while others find it a severe overreaction. This term may have originated from the mockery generated by [[Something Awful]], which is often targeted at the [[Furry Fandom]].

The primary reason for these disagreements is the fact that the term is applied to situations both serious and trivial, and predominantly the latter.

Some persecution is based not merely on furries but of those with a fursecution complex. A fursecution complex would be things such as oversensitivity to criticism about furries or oversensitivity to any information put online (such as a claim on wikipedia's furry articles that many furries may be homosexual or bisexual, or that many like sexual aspects of the fandom, or evidence of this). While any group a person may be in that is at least relatively well-known, whether it be something as mundane as an affilitation with a political party or something as geeky as dressing in Star Trek costumes and regularly speaking Klingon will inevitably draw criticism, it is the oversensitivity to such things that would qualify as a persecution complex. It can be argued that a large amount of the fursecution is due to members of the furry fandom reacting in ways that show oversensitivity. [[Encyclopædia Dramatica]], which pokes fun at various internet phenomena, especially furries, says, "Furries suffer from an acute victim complex. This makes them very easy to torment."

== External links ==

* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/fursecution/ Fursecution LiveJournal community], dedicated to the fursecution of furries everywhere

[[Category: Terms]]

Furmeet

2006-04-21T19:26:15Z

Kotra: restored some details

A '''furmeet''' is a relatively small real-life gathering of [[furries]]. Furmeets may be sporadically scheduled or regular events. A furmeet may range in size, from a small group to dozens. When a furmeet attracts more than approximately 100 attendees, it begins to be considered a [[convention]].

At furmeets, attendees will often have dinner, watch [[:Category:Movies|movies]] (both furry and non-furry related), play [[:Category:roleplaying games|roleplaying games]] or [[:Category:video games|video games]], or draw. Sometimes a furmeet is as casual as simply getting together to talk and have a few drinks at a local bar or pub. Furmeets can be a fun way to meet other furs and make new friends, get to know local furs, and generally have fun.

==Types of furmeet==
* [[Coffee meet]]
* [[Mini-meet]]
* [[Conventions|Convention]]
* [[:Category:Parties|Parties]]

[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Terms]]

==Calendars==
* [http://furmeets.co.uk/ Furmeets UK]
* [[FurCon.de]]
* [http://www.catbox.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.cgi?function=webmonth&cal=laffevent Event Calendar] for [[LAFF]] (Chicago, IL/Milwaukee and Madison, WI, USA)

Category:Conventions

2006-04-10T13:38:06Z

Kotra: +Japan (とらんすふぁ)

'''[[Convention]]s''' are places where members of the [[furry fandom]] tend to congregate, typically on an annual basis. While there are a few conventions in Europe and Japan, most take place in North America, since this is where the largest number of furry fans reside.

[[Category:Community]][[Category:Events]]

User talk:MoorIsJesus

2006-04-09T14:51:18Z

Kotra: vandalism

== Vandalism ==
Your edits at [[Furrabian Nights]] are considered vandalism and have been reverted. While WikiFur encourages constructive, unbiased edits, vandalism is frowned upon here, and you will be blocked if you continue. -[[User:Kotra|Kotra]] 14:51, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

Encyclopædia Dramatica

2006-03-27T09:13:47Z

Kotra: fix ironic spelling

{{NPOV}}
'''Encyclopædia Dramatica''' (also known as '''ED''', sometimes mistakenly called '''Encyclopedia Discordia''' or misspelt '''Encyclopedia Dramatica''') is a controversial parody of [[Wikipedia:Wiki|wikis]] and wiki communities. Encyclopædia Dramatica is perhaps best known among furs for the time when a person hacked into [[FurAffinity]] and posted the results on ED, causing that site's shutdown.

Encyclopædia Dramatica was founded by Joseph Evers after a vanity page of a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] named [[Wikipedia:User:Jameth|Jameth]] was deleted. From there, Joseph founded Encyclopædia Dramatica to be a 'funny' version of Wikipedia. Today, this humor usually takes the form of presenting misinformation about a subject, and then attacking the subject treating the misinformation as facts.

==Criticisms==
The most common criticism of Encylopædia Dramatica, other than being false, is that there is little editorial control; the primary form of control taken are requiring registration to edit, and only allowing administrators to articles in certain namespaces. Additionally, users are banned who are found to be 'unfunny'. Being 'unfunny' can include using the English language correctly, adding facts to an article, removing falsehoods from an article, adding content that is actually funny, or removing tired old bad jokes from an article. What is funny is based on what their admins think is funny and the admins they have actively doing anything changes every month or two, altering their criteria for what they consider "unfunny"--most admins on the site are minors as noted in their live journals, therefore are interested in humor for their age demographic.

The text of Encyclopædia Dramatica, unlike most wikis, is not licensed; copyright violations are common, and even encouraged. Ironically, ED is also very litigious, frequently using the threat of lawsuits and DCMA takedown notices to anyone who refers to it in tones other than positive. Ironically, the website has pictures of bestiality, which are against the law. They also violate the communications decency act (which may be ruled unconstitutional at this time) and a recent law requiring websites to have proven through meeting their naked models firsthand that the models are in fact over 18 (this law shut a number of pornographic websites down).

==[[FurAffinity]]==
In August of 2005, FurAffinity was the target of a prolonged hacking attempt against its servers. As well as taking over administrator accounts, and using them to post anti-semitic messages in the administration message space (thus putting these messages on the top of every page of FA), the hackers taunted the community by posting passwords to the FurAffinity [[LiveJournal]]. Later, a complete list of users and their passwords was posted on Encyclopædia Dramatica; it has since been deleted (users are not allowed to view the Encyclopædia Dramatica deletion logs).

==[[GreenReaper]]==
GreenReaper, founder of [[WikiFur]], has contributed to ED's [http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/WikiFur WikiFur article], along with other forum threads and weblog posts mentioning WikiFur, many of which are on websites critical of the [[furry fandom]]. He justifies this on the basis of "The only bad publicity is no publicity!", although particularly in reference to [[Something Awful]] (which brought major traffic and many good contributors to the site).

== See also ==
*[[Wikipedia:Encyclopædia Dramatica|Encyclopædia Dramatica]] on Wikipedia

==External links==
*[http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com Encyclopædia Dramatica] -- Link is not work safe. (turning pictures off may solve this)
[[Category:Anti-furries]][[Category:Websites]]

Furrabian Nights (Furcadia)

2006-03-17T23:02:20Z

Kotra: wording, bits, image attribution is unneeded when it's attributed on the image's page

[[Image:Censor_MA.png|right]]
'''Furrabian Nights''' (commonly '''FurN''') is a main map in [[Furcadia]]. A gathering place for almost exclusively erotic-themed [[dreams]], this map is [[Wikipedia:MPAA film rating system|rated]] R, although the dreams inside it frequently exceed an R rating. It is seen as unwise for visitors to Furrabian Nights to suggest that they may not be of age.

== See also ==

* [[The Blue Leopard bar]]

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[[Category:Furcadia locations]]

Fur Affinity

2006-03-08T03:26:25Z

Kotra: /* History */ spelling

[[Image:Fender.jpg|right|350px|Fender, drawn by Mutley James]]
'''Fur Affinity''' is one of the [[furry fandom]]'s largest community art galleries, alongside [[VCL]]. It was created as an alternative to [[SheezyArt]] and [[DeviantArt]], allowing people from the [[furry]]/[[anthro]] fandoms to upload art from multiple genres and ratings without fear of banning due to content.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''Main''': http://www.furaffinity.net/
** '''Forums''': http://www.furpawz.net/fa/forums/
** '''[[LiveJournal]]''': http://www.livejournal.com/community/furaffinity/
* '''Administration''':
** '''Admins''': [[The Dragoneer]]/[[Preyfar]], [[Glaide]], [[Killy the Fox]], [[Pinkuh]], [[Uncia2000]] and [[Vitae]]
** '''Coders''': [[Jheryn Lightfoot]] and [[Tos]]
** '''Server Administrator''': [[Gushi]]
** '''Site Owner''': Jheryn Lightfoot
* '''Ran from/to''':
** February 2005 - 1 August 2005
** 10 December 2005 - Present

Features that separate Fur Affinity from larger, more populated Furry sites like VCL include its ability to allow users to track new updates from their favorite [[artist]]s, highlight favorites and upload a wide variety of art (images, music and stories). The site attempts to promote community through its comments system and individual journals. The site also attempts to promote valuable community resources such as [[Wikifur]] in attempt to broaden fandom diversity.

== Fender ==
[[Image:Fender2.jpg|left|300px|Fender, drawn by Mutley James]]
[[Fender]] is the Fur Affinity [[mascot]]. He was primarily created by artist [[K-9]] upon an idea by [[Preyfar]]. K-9 is one of the individuals behind the [[comic]] ''[[Circles]]''. The site currently employs a version of Fender (which can be found in the header) drawn by artist Mutley James.

Being half [[fox]], half [[ferret]], and all personality, Fender was born in an attempt to give the site a unique figurehead who people could turn to for questions and answers regarding the site. This was done in an attempt to disuade grandstanding by admins using the site as a pedestal for their own popularity.

Fender is most often mistaken as being a raccoon.
<div style="clear:both"/>

== History ==
Fur Affinity was originally launched at the beginning of January 2005 as an alternative to SheezyArt after Sheezy abruptly changed policies to remove adult art and take a stronger stance against users and their uploads, following warnings from their service provider that they were not actually permitted to host adult content on their site. Much of Sheezy's community was abandoned, left with few alternatives. Many of those burned by SheezyArt went on to sites such as Fur Affinity and [[y!Gallery]].

Fur Affinity had suffered from major security holes and an unfortunate hacking in mid-2005. It was shut down on August 1, 2005 due to disagreements between Jheryn and [[Arcturus]], the major administrators to the site. At that time it had 12,174 user accounts. Arcturus and supporters went on to found [[ArtPlz]].

Over the course of July and August, Fur Affinity raised over $1500 in donations from the community to purchase new hardware to build a better, faster server than the site originaly used for operation. The community behind FA had helped it back onto its feet.

Finally, in December 3rd, 2005, Fur Affinity returned to the online world with a solid backbone and more efficient coding, although full operational status would not be reached until December 10 due to a glitch in the server's OS, FreeBSD 5, which was causing the server to reboot at random.

With the help of Arcturus, Fur Affinity was able to recover its content from the original system, which allowed users to import their data without having to start anew.

The server is currently housed in [[wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]].

== Random Facts ==
* Durings its first 12 hours of the site's official re-opening on December 10th, Fur Affinity had over 10,000 submissions for music, art and writing. The amount of submissions is a tally of both imported art from returning users as well as all new artistic pieces.
* Account import strings begin and end with !pie!.
* Just over two weeks after launch the site had almost 5,000 users and over 30,000 submissions as of December 27, 2005.
* Fur Affinity's server shares the same rackspace with another art site, [[Side 7]].

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:FurAffinity|FurAffinity]] at [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Art archives]][[Category:2005 births]]

Fur Affinity

2006-03-08T03:24:03Z

Kotra: /* Fender */ spelling

[[Image:Fender.jpg|right|350px|Fender, drawn by Mutley James]]
'''Fur Affinity''' is one of the [[furry fandom]]'s largest community art galleries, alongside [[VCL]]. It was created as an alternative to [[SheezyArt]] and [[DeviantArt]], allowing people from the [[furry]]/[[anthro]] fandoms to upload art from multiple genres and ratings without fear of banning due to content.

* '''Addresses''':
** '''Main''': http://www.furaffinity.net/
** '''Forums''': http://www.furpawz.net/fa/forums/
** '''[[LiveJournal]]''': http://www.livejournal.com/community/furaffinity/
* '''Administration''':
** '''Admins''': [[The Dragoneer]]/[[Preyfar]], [[Glaide]], [[Killy the Fox]], [[Pinkuh]], [[Uncia2000]] and [[Vitae]]
** '''Coders''': [[Jheryn Lightfoot]] and [[Tos]]
** '''Server Administrator''': [[Gushi]]
** '''Site Owner''': Jheryn Lightfoot
* '''Ran from/to''':
** February 2005 - 1 August 2005
** 10 December 2005 - Present

Features that separate Fur Affinity from larger, more populated Furry sites like VCL include its ability to allow users to track new updates from their favorite [[artist]]s, highlight favorites and upload a wide variety of art (images, music and stories). The site attempts to promote community through its comments system and individual journals. The site also attempts to promote valuable community resources such as [[Wikifur]] in attempt to broaden fandom diversity.

== Fender ==
[[Image:Fender2.jpg|left|300px|Fender, drawn by Mutley James]]
[[Fender]] is the Fur Affinity [[mascot]]. He was primarily created by artist [[K-9]] upon an idea by [[Preyfar]]. K-9 is one of the individuals behind the [[comic]] ''[[Circles]]''. The site currently employs a version of Fender (which can be found in the header) drawn by artist Mutley James.

Being half [[fox]], half [[ferret]], and all personality, Fender was born in an attempt to give the site a unique figurehead who people could turn to for questions and answers regarding the site. This was done in an attempt to disuade grandstanding by admins using the site as a pedestal for their own popularity.

Fender is most often mistaken as being a raccoon.
<div style="clear:both"/>

== History ==
Fur Affinity was originally launched at the beginning of January 2005 as an alternative to SheezyArt after Sheezy abruptly changed policies to remove adult art and take a stronger stance against users and their uploads, following warnings from their service provider that they were not actually permitted to host adult content on their site. Much of Sheezy's community was abandoned, left with few alternatives. Many of those burned by SheezyArt went on to sites such as Fur Affinity and [[y!Gallery]].

Fur Affinity had suffered from major security holes and an unfortunate hacking in mid-2005. It was shut down on August 1, 2005 due to disagreements between Jheryn and [[Arcturus]], the major administrators to the site. At that time it had 12,174 user accounts. Arcturus and supporters went on to found [[ArtPlz]].

Over the course of July and August, Fur Affinity raised over $1500 in donations from the community to purchase new hardware to build a better, faster server than the site originaly used for operation. The community behind FA had helped it back onto its feet.

Finally, in December 3rd, 2005, Fur Affinity returned to the online world with a solid backbone and more efficient coding, although full opertional status would not be reached until December 10 due to a glitch in the server's OS, FreeBSD 5, which was causing the server to reboot at random.

With the help of Arcturus, Fur Affinity was able to recover its content from the original system, which allowed users to import their data without having to start anew.

The server is currently housed in [[wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]].

== Random Facts ==
* Durings its first 12 hours of the site's official re-opening on December 10th, Fur Affinity had over 10,000 submissions for music, art and writing. The amount of submissions is a tally of both imported art from returning users as well as all new artistic pieces.
* Account import strings begin and end with !pie!.
* Just over two weeks after launch the site had almost 5,000 users and over 30,000 submissions as of December 27, 2005.
* Fur Affinity's server shares the same rackspace with another art site, [[Side 7]].

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:FurAffinity|FurAffinity]] at [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Art archives]][[Category:2005 births]]

God Hates Furries

2006-03-08T02:54:35Z

Kotra: wording

'''God Hates Furries''' is an [[anti-furry]] website that records what it considers to the be the "''dark, crazy side of the [[Furry]] internet [[:Category:Community|community]]''". It lists examples such as [[furry artwork]] and [[:Category:Websites|websites]], as well as providing sarcastic reviews and guides on furry sites and how to deal with [[furs]].

*'''Address''': http://www.godhatesfurries.com
*'''Founder''': [[J]]
*'''Operational dates''': 27 January 2004 - current

The website also encourages furs to write and complain to the site. Many of which are then posted on the e-mail page to be replied to publicly. The site also hosts a gallery of photos it's collected of what it considers poorly constructed [[fursuit]]s.

On the 14 August 2005, [[WikiFur]] was mentioned on the website, including quotes from some of the less developed articles and mentioning the fact that some parts of the wiki were locked to editing due to vandalism. [[GreenReaper]] later contacted J to thank him for the link, which sent over 100 visitors to WikiFur. A link to the site was briefly posted on the [[Furry]] entry of WikiFur, however this was reverted soon after.

== See also ==

* [[Uncyclopedia:UnNews:God Hates Furries|Uncyclopedia UnNews: God Hates Furries]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.godhatesfurries.com God Hates Furries Website]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/godhatesfurries/ God Hates Furries Livejournal]

[[Category:Anti-furries]][[Category:Websites]]

Furmeet

2006-02-25T00:56:20Z

Kotra: wording

A '''furmeet''' is a real-life gathering of [[furries]]. Furmeets may be sporadically scheduled or regular events. A furmeet may range in size, from three people to around a hundred. More than that, and the meet is normally classified as a [[convention]].

Furries will often gather for dinner, to see [[:Category:Movies|movies]] (furry on non-furry related), to play [[:Category:roleplaying games|roleplaying games]], or to draw. And sometimes they just get together to have a few drinks and talk like people, not just a demograph. Furmeets can be a fun way to meet other furs and make new freinds, get to know local furs and generally have fun.

==Types of furmeet==
* [[Coffee meet]]
* [[Mini-meet]]
* [[Conventions|Convention]]
* [[:Category:Parties|Parties]]

[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Terms]]

==Calendars==
* [http://furmeets.co.uk/ Furmeets UK]
* [[FurCon.de]]
* [http://www.catbox.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.cgi?function=webmonth&cal=laffevent Event Calendar] for [[LAFF]] (Chicago, IL/Milwaukee and Madison, WI, USA)

Feral!

2006-02-17T05:32:18Z

Kotra: /* Kinark Outdoor Centre */ -apostrophe

[[Image:Feral.png|right|150px|Feral!]]
'''Camp Feral!''' is a [[furry]] [[convention]] held every year in the wilderness of [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]. It is a smaller convention, usually attracting between 80 to 120 attendees. ''Camp Feral!'' has been running since 1998, and is often referred to as being the "uncon" due to the vast differences it holds when compared to hotel-oriented furry events.

== Feral! 2006 ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Feral! 2006 will be held at Camp Arowhon for a third consecutive year from September 2 to 6, 2006. [[2 the Ranting Gryphon]] has been announced as a Guest of Honour, with more guests to be announced.

In 2005, the theme of "Join The Tribe" resulted in the creation of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water clans and various inter-clan challenges taking place throughout the event. This theme will be retained in 2006 with the hope that it becomes a tradition in future years. Also, [[The Wormwood]] and [[Anklebones]] will lend their artistic skills as "Artists in Residence" for a second consecutive year, and will design four new mascots representing each one of the four elemental clans.

The Feral! 2006 organizing committee (still hard at work as of this writing) is made up of:
* Chair - [[Potoroo]]
* Manager - [[Verec]]
* Logistics - [[Tora]]
* Finances - [[Grex]]
* A.C.W.K.P.f.G.I. (co-chair) - [[Patchouli]]
* Security - [[Wilykat]], [[Growler]]
* Workshop Coordinator - [[Dralen]]
* Activities Coordinator - [[Crono]]

Registration is now open and is limited to 150 attendees due to increasing popularity (though late registrants are put on a waiting list in case of dropouts). For full, up-to-date details on this event, visit the web site at [http://www.campferal.org campferal.org]!

== Sites ==
=== Camp Arowhon ===

Camp Arowhon is a campground nestled deep in [[Wikipedia:Algonquin Park|Algonquin Provincial Park]] in Ontario, Canada. With its own lake, its facilities are well-suited to the convention due to the fact that it hosts several summer camps for children during a two-month period throughout the summer (its main log cabin hall for campers, built in 1928, can host almost 350 people). During 2005, Feral! was hosted following this camp, in a time when the site would normally be closed for maintenance.

Arowhon played host to Feral! in 1998, 2004 and 2005 and will welcome the furry campers again in 2006. Its website can be found at [http://www.camparowhon.com/ http://www.camparowhon.com].

=== Kinark Outdoor Centre ===
The Kinark Outdoor Centre served as the venue for Feral! spanning from 1999 to 2003. It is located in the Haliburton Heights region of southeastern Ontario, Canada, very near to a small town named Minden. This venue bears a hilly terrain with its own lake, which quickly earned the nick name of Lake Nestea due to the particles of leaves from the nearby trees (tannin) that gave the water a deep golden hue. Where Arowhon excelled in rustic charm, Kinark had the advantage of being a more modern facility which had a few class room spaces with good resources available for workshops.

== History ==
=== Feral! 1998 ===
[[Image:Farley-br-icon.jpg|right|frame|Farley, Feral!'s lynxish mascot! Artwork by Benjamin.]]
The concept for Feral! was first drawn up during the summer of 1997 over the span of several meetings. Several furs were showing great interest in hosting a furry conference in the Toronto area after having attended the successful [[Albany AnthroCon]] in July of that year, yet [[P.Pardus]] is credited for being the driving force behind starting Feral!. A committee was soon brought together, including [[P.Pardus]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Silfur]], [[Benjamin]], and [[Wilykat]].

Feral!'s first year was held at Camp Arowhon, in [[Wikipedia:Algonquin Provincial Park|Algonquin Provincial Park]], from August 21 to 23, 1998. Workshops lasted about an hour and a half each, led by popular artists, writers and fursuiters including [[Cataroo]], [[Ostrich (person)|Ostrich]], [[MelSkunk]], [[Benjamin]] (then known as Simba), [[Torrle]], [[Smash Greywolf]], [[Tir'ran]], [[Marlos]], and [[Terry Wessner]].

Well-known furs that were in attendance at Feral! '98 included [[Nexxus]], [[Silfur]], [[Cataroo]], [[MelSkunk]], and [[Benjamin]].

[[Benjamin]]'s rendering of [[Farley]], the Feral! mascot, graced the cover of the Feral! Survival Guide. This was the first drawing done of Farley, the lynx, and can be seen here, to the right. This was the name chosen for the con book.

The official Feral! t-shirt for 1998 featured [[MelSkunk]]'s rendition of [[Farley]] (watercolour painted by [[Benjamin]]), lost in the woods, and being told by a nearby fox that he was in a patch of poison ivy.

It was a great success, yet it was decided that the experience was too brief, so the time span was increased in subsequent years, with longer time spans permitted for workshops and camp-related activities.

=== Feral! 1999 ===
Feral! was held at the Kinark Outdoor Centre for the first time, on August 14th to 18th, 1999. Camp Arowhon had no time slot available for Feral! to occupy that year, so the move was necessary.

Like '98, the attending workshop instructors served the dual purpose of being Guests of Honor. These esteemed furs included [[K-9]], [[MelSkunk]], [[Benjamin]] (then still usually known as Simba), [[Loopy]], [[Torrle]], [[Deuce]], [[Bleis]], [[Lucius]], [[Super Jay]], [[Tir'ran]], [[Marlos]], [[Spatter]], [[Deuce]], and [[Terry Wessner]].

Aside from the established drawing, writing, and costuming workshops, 1999 saw the addition of a plushie making workshop led by [[Tir'ran]].

The front cover artwork of the Feral! Survival Guide was done by [[Benjamin]] while the back cover featured a piece of [[Loopy]]'s artwork.

The official t-shirt for Feral! 1999 featured artwork by [[Wookiee]] of an anthro [[lion]] and an anthro wolf enjoying a swimming hole, the lion on a rope swing.

Kinark had a very large wall-climbing facility that the campers at Feral! had enjoyed very much. As always, the Predator & Prey game was a great success.

The committee responsible for organising this second edition of Feral! included [[P.Pardus]], [[Benjamin]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Silfur]], and [[Bohor]].

=== Feral! 2000 ===
Having returned to the Kinark Outdoor Centre for the second year in a row, Feral! occured on August 16th to 20th.

The rather sizable workshop instructor line-up included [[K-9]], [[Loopy]], [[Benjamin]], [[BushyCat]], [[Silverfang]], [[Giza]], [[Deuce]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Melskunk]], [[Pann]], [[Tir'ran]], [[Marlos]], and [[Ostrich (person)|Ostrich]]. As in previous years, these esteemed individuals also pretty much served as guests of honor.

The committee grew to a rather large number in this year as well, including [[P.Pardus]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Benjamin]], [[Silfur]], [[Bohor]], [[Isaac]], [[Hiker]], [[Marlos]], [[Deuce]], [[FuzzyBunny]], and [[Pakesh De]].

[[Benjamin]]'s artwork was featured in full colour on the front cover of the Feral! Survival Guide for this year. An illustrated map of the venue was a convenient addition for the back cover.

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2000 featured a heavily-muscled anthro tiger by [[Richard Bartrop]] and [[Wookiee]], who was fishing with Arrogant Worms as bait.

Once again, the Predator & Prey game was a great success, as well as the perrenial "Cabin Games" and the cabin skits which amused all those involved.

=== Feral! 2001 ===
2001 brought Feral! to the Kinark Outdoor Centre for the third year in a row, with the event being held August 22nd to 26th.

In this year, the committee had formally decided to appoint an official Guest of Honor, and for this Feral! first, [[Uncle Kage|Kagemushi]] was invited and attended. He held [[Uncle Kage's Story Hour]] in perhaps the most perfect of venues, set by the main campfire of Kinark.

Other guests of note included the many workshop instructors, who were [[Hiker]], [[Krahnos]], [[Loopy]], [[Seraph]], [[Benjamin]], [[Silverfang]], [[Giza]], [[Marlos]], [[Potoroo]], [[Tir'ran]], and [[Rava Purr]]. Some of the new workshops included a Painting class and Sculpting class, led by [[Benjamin]] and [[Loopy]] respectively.

The full colour cover art for the Feral! Survival Guide was completed by [[Krahnos]]. A map of the venue conveniently graced the back cover.

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2001 featured a design by [[BushyCat]] of a siamese cat explorer armed with a tiny fly-swatter being chased through the jungle by a giant mosquito.

Predator & Prey was highlighted by a stellar performance of Mother Nature by [[Pakesh De]] and [[Uncle Kage|Kagemushi]] playing out one of his own [[character]]s. According to some reports, [[Rogue]] made a surprise appearance, consuming both predators ''and'' prey alike. It was definitely good for a hoot.

The convention committee made a few staff changes during the event's development, but was still very strong. The staff included [[P.Pardus]], [[Terry Wessner]], [[Benjamin]], [[Bohor]], [[Hiker]], [[Marlos]], [[Deuce]], [[FuzzyBunny]], and [[Pakesh De]]. [[Miami]] and [[Branwyn]] were the recent additions to the crew.

* [[Uncle Kage]]'s [http://www.campferal.org/scrapbook/2001/index.php?act=report&author=Uncle+Kage con report] (from the Feral scrapbook).

=== Feral! 2002 ===
In this year, Feral! was once again held at the Kinark Outdoor Centre, from August 21st to 25th.

The Guest of Honor for 2002 was [[Jessica Willard]], a popular furry artist and creator of [[Falstaff]]. Falstaff was frequently featured in Feral!'s advertisements and related media leading up to the convention in this year.

Other guests of note include [[Uncle Kage|Kagemushi]], who had held the ever-popular [[Uncle Kage's Story Hour]] by the fireside once again.

The front cover of the Feral! 2002 Survival Guide featured artwork by [[Krahnos]] of a canoeing grey wolf, and the back cover featured an advertisement for Feral! 2003 rendered by [[Firestorm Six]], depicting an assortment of furs roasting marshmallows around a campfire.

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2002 featured a twist of the popular 'Predator-Prey' game rendered by [[Associated Student Bodies]] artist [[Chris McKinley]]. This was also the first Feral! t-shirt, which sold out at the con, itself, and had to be re-ordered.

=== Feral! 2003 ===
In 2003, Feral! was held at the Kinark Outdoor Centre once more, now for the fifth consecutive year. The chair of Feral! 2003 was [[Branwyn]], with [[Verec]], [[Miami]], [[Fuzzybunny]] and [[Potoroo]] making up the rest of the Feral! Organizing Committee.

For the Guests of Honor, there were the popular furry artists [[Krahnos]] and [[John Barrett]], aka [[Roxikat]].

The Feral! 2003 Survival Guide featured front cover art by Roxicat, and an advertisement for Feral! 2004 on the back cover, rendered by [[Circles]] creators [[Steve Domanski]], [[Andrew French]], and [[Scott Fabianek]], coloured by [[Halex]].

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2003 was a design by [[Paf]] of a cartoon bear roasting a weenie over the campfire.

Feral! 2003 was also the first year that a poetry track was added to the workshop lineup, and it quickly proved to be one of the more popular additions. The Feral! Poetry Corner, led by [[Wotan]], returned for a second year, and included a flat-out ''stunning'' reading of Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl' by DJ [[SnowWolf]].

=== Feral! 2004 ===
In 2004, ''Feral!'' had returned to Camp Arowhon, a change from previous years where it was held at the Kinark Outdoor Centre. It was the first year for ''Feral!'' to return to it's original venue, since it's inaugural year in 1998. Feral! 2004 was chaired by [[Verec]] and co-chaired by [[Potoroo]]. [[Iyu]] and [[Aethan]], creators of the ''[[Circles]]'' comic, were the guests of honour at the event.

The 2004 Feral! Survival Guide featured a front cover design by [[Grimal]], which featured a group of furs involved in Tug o' war. The back cover featured artwork by [[Jessie T. Wolf]].

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2004 was designed by [[Jessica Willard-Addams]], and featured her character [[Falstaff]] nervously poking a daisy with a stick.

* [http://www.kasuria.com/Tafyrn/Feral%202004.html Pictures from Feral! 2004 (Tafyrn)]

=== Feral! 2005 ===
[[Image:Feral2005-shirt2-min.jpg|frame|Feral! 2005's official flag.]]
In 2005, ''Feral!'' was also held at Camp Arowhon, from August 27th to 31st.

Feral! 2005 was chaired by [[Potoroo]], and was attended by some well-known furs, including [[Uncle Kage]]. The theme, ''"Join The Tribe"'', meant that the event was much more steeped in aboriginal themes. This was reflected in the official flag and the website design. Attendees were also divided into four different 'clans' to complete various challenges.

The 2005 Feral! Survival Guide featured a front cover designed by [[Anklebones]] and [[The Wormwood]], and a back cover featuring an advertisement for Feral! 2006, designed by [[Seraph]].

The official t-shirt for Feral! 2005 featured a 'tribal'-themed design by [[Anklebones]] and [[The Wormwood]].

Guests of Honour for Feral! 2005 were furry "artists in residence", [[Anklebones]] and [[The Wormwood]]; Founders of [[Rabbit Valley|Rabbit Valley Comics]], [[Sean Rabbitt|Sean]] and [[Andrew Rabbitt]]; as well as popular and talented furry writer [[BanWynn Oakshadow]], aka [[Uncle Oakie]].

== External links ==

* [http://www.campferal.org/ Camp Feral!]
* [http://www.campferal.org/scrapbook/index.php Camp Feral! Scrapbook (Since 1998)]

[[Category:Conventions]][[Category:Canada]][[Category:1998 births]]

User talk:Nakisax

2006-02-06T07:23:52Z

Kotra:

==Deleting duplicate image==
heya naki! I figured out [[WikiFur:Templates/Deletion_Templates|how to delete images]] (after messing up a couple times), so I did it and so [[:Image:Dripratphoto.JPG]] was deleted. Keep wikiing, wiki niki...hickey? -[[User:Kotra|Kotra]] 07:23, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

WikiFur:Images and media for deletion

2006-02-06T06:59:30Z

Kotra: added image

This page is for the discussion of images and media marked for deletion. Please remember, [[WikiFur:What_WikiFur_is_not#WikiFur_is_not_a_mirror_or_a_repository_of_links.2C_images.2C_or_media_files|WikiFur is not a mirror or a repository for links, images, or media files]].

== [[:Image:STYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.jpg]] ==
* Unused Image.
* Appears to be [[User:Poofy Wolf|Poofy]]'s [[fursona]].

== [[:Image:Sandy_Cheeks.jpg]] ==
* Unused image.
* Might be handy if someone wants to create a [[Spongebob Squarepants]] entry (hey, he ''is'' an [[anthropomorphic]] sponge, right? :) [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]]
:*There already is an article for [[Sandy Cheeks]], but it has a different image of her in it. Would it be overkill to use both?

== [[:Image:Wikimedia-logo.png]]==
* Unused image.
* Is this needed for anything? Looks like a pretty big file. [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]]
**Only 31533 bytes . . . those flat logos compress really well. It doesn't seem to be used where it's meant to be, though. Possibly a logo for one of the Wikimedia sites that was removed? --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 20:50, 24 Dec 2005 (UTC)

== [[:Image:LeechHead.jpg]] ==
* Unused image.
* I can't think of what it ''would'' be used for, personally. Ick. [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]]

==[[:Image:Dinoface.jpg]] ==
* Unused image.
* It's [[Chris Sawyer]]'s work, and Chris uploaded it, so should it be in either his entry or his user page? [[User:CarlFox|Carl Fox]]

== [[:Image:Teze_mmsp.jpg]] ==
* Unused image.

== [[:Image:Dripratphoto.JPG]] ==
* Duplicate image (of [[:Image:Dripratphoto2.JPG]]).
* Unused image. -[[User:Kotra|Kotra]]

User talk:Nakisax

2006-02-06T06:38:51Z

Kotra:

==Deleting duplicate image==
heya naki. After searching for a while, I found the instructions for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Images_for_deletion deleting a duplicate image]. So in other words, you just put that speedy deletion template on the page and give a reason... actually I'll just do it right now. -[[User:Kotra|Kotra]] 06:38, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Real life

2005-12-28T10:39:28Z

Kotra: expanded

'''RL''' is a frequently used acronym that stands for '''Real Life'''. Sometimes it is expanded to IRL, or In Real Life.

It is generally used to define activities outside of the Internet.

In addition, sometimes furries use RL to define their activities outside of the furry fandom and the roleplaying environment that it generally offers, regardless of whether it is online or not.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Terms]]

Skunk

2005-12-27T23:03:17Z

Kotra: cleaned up

:''For the controversial comic, see '''[[Skunk (comic)]]'''.'' For the person, see '''[[User:Skunk|User:Skunk]]'''.

'''Skunks''' are mammals of the family ''Mephitidae''. In the fandom, skunks are also sometimes considered to be [[mustelid]]s, and zorillas and polecats are sometimes grouped with skunks. Accoring to [[Pounced.org]], skunks are tied with [[panther]]s as the [[List of most popular phenotypes|12th most popular phenotype]].

Skunks live primarially in the borders of the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]], although some can be found as far north as [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]] and as far south as [[Wikipedia:South America|South America]]. Different species are [[omnivore]]s, [[insectivore]]s, and [[scavenger]]s in varying amounts.

In the fandom, they are viewed with higher regard than in society as a whole; skunks are often considered to be playful and affectionate, perhaps due to the number of people who own skunks in [[RL]] as pets.

==Species of skunk==
There are numerous species of skunk:
*[[Hog-nosed skunk]]
*[[Hooded skunk]]
*[[Spotted skunk]] - actually two intimately related species, with a reputation in the fandom for being athletic
*[[Striped skunk]] - understandably the most popular

== See also ==
*[[:Category:Skunk characters]]
*[[Klathoi]]
*[[Sabrina Online]]
*[[Salusian]] - Fictional mephitis species in ''[[Ninja High School]]'' and ''[[Quagmire USA]]''

==External links==
*[http://www.fanarchive.net/miavir/stories/key.skunk.html "Skunk" at Miavir's]
*[http://www.mandeebruno.com/skunk/ Skunk Fanlisting]
*[http://www.stinktierbuch.de/index.htm Stinktiere] (in german)

[[Category:Species]]

Mustelid

2005-12-27T22:54:37Z

Kotra: skunk taxonomy information corrected, expanded, sources

<b>Mustelids</b> are a broad 'family' of species. Most known for [[ferret]]s and [[weasel]]s, mustelids also include related species as [[badger]]s, [[stoat]]s, [[mink]]s, martens, otters, and [[wolverine]]s. They are all small carnivores, noted for their energy and their musk glands.

Previously, [[skunk]]s were classified as mustelids. However, molecular (DNA) evidence has caused most (but not all) biologists to place skunks and stink badgers into a different family, <i>mephiditae</i>. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Mephitidae.html] [http://www.dragoo.org/]

{{stub}}

[[Category:Species]]

Felorin

2005-12-27T21:58:30Z

Kotra:

'''Felorin''' (aka '''Dr. Cat''') is an experienced game programmer living in [[Wikipedia:Round Rock, Texas|Round Rock, Texas]] who has been working in the game industry for over two decades, including time on the ''[[Wikipedia:Ultima|Ultima series]]''. He is, together with [[Talzhemir]], founder of the independent game company [[Dragon's Eye Productions]]. His current job titles in the company are ''Creative Director'', ''Executive Producer'' and ''President''.

In Furcadia, Felorin is a grey-furred tabby cat with dark reddish hair. He wears a purple kimono with golden dragons embroidered on it. His personality is usually found to be friendly and eccentric.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Dr. Cat|Dr. Cat]] at Wikipedia

{{person-stub}}

[[Category:People]][[Category:Programmers]][[Category:Wizards]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]

User talk:Kotra

2005-12-19T19:38:54Z

Kotra:

Hi there, Kotra, and welcome to WikiFur! Thank you for your recent contributions. [[User talk:GreenReaper|Let me know]] if you need any [[help]] not already provided. :-) --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 20:36, 18 Dec 2005 (UTC)
:thanks! evidently I am contributing to this, after all. a little.--[[User:Kotra|Kotra]] 19:38, 19 Dec 2005 (UTC)

User talk:Kotra

2005-12-19T19:38:35Z

Kotra:

Miss Mab

2005-12-18T20:13:31Z

Kotra: /* History */ typos

[[Image:Mab.jpg|frame|Miss Mab, © [[Amber Panyko]], 2005]]
'''Miss Mab''', or just '''Mab''' as she is usually referred to, is one of the main [[character]]s of '''[[Amber Panyko]]''''s Web comic [[DMFA]].

Mab is a very bright and friendly character. As a member of the Fae race, not only does she possesses quite potent magic, but sometimes exhibits a rather quirky personality. However, when the need arises, Mab is often the most level headed of all the characters of DMFA.

== History ==
Mab originated back in 1998 as one of Amber's characters on [[Furcadia]]. One particular day Amber offered to make a Web Shrine to a person who found a song she had been searching for. Another player by the name of Dan Ti'Fiona found the song and hence Amber made the shrine. As a small joke, Amber included the text "Coming soon: the Misadventures of Daniel Ti'Fiona, the comic!" to which the player Dan apparently took seriously. Eventually Amber went through with this, creating DMFA or "Dan and Mab's Furcadian Adventures" starring both Mab and Dan.
Mab has always been very closely entwined with DMFA and is probably one of the most recognisable characters from the series.

== In the Comic ==

Mab is a feline [[fae]], a race of magical [[Creatures]] that is among the oldest in Furrae. A friend of [[Daniel Ti'Fiona]], who she met when the former was just a child, she generally tends to stay around the tavern of [[Lost Lake]] and is frequently involved in the misadventures of the patrons thereof. She has a pet drake by the name of Pipclideous Dominiscus (or [[Pip]] for short), whom she got shortly after meeting Dan.

Originally from a Fae kingdom of considerable legend, Mab left under unknown circumstances, though hints have come forth that the departure was not a pleasant one. Though Dan knows Mab's reasons for leaving, few (if any) others do, and inquiries into the situation are largely discouraged.

Like all Fae, Mab's home is actually in an alternate dimension, but must be linked to a receptive object in this plane. While her home was previously linked to a magical glen, Mab later was forced to relocate her home's entrance to Dan's closet after the glen was destroyed in an an explosion.

As a fae, Mab generally doesn't have to care about the events of the world all that much,leaving her to do whatever she wishes. This generally is exhibited in hugging things(Mab actually has a list of things to hug that she strives to complete) and playing games. Due to this, Mab may appear childish, ditzy, or even a little dimwitted(often due to her tendency to take things at the exact literal meaning). However, when necessary she can become less care-free. It's rare when Mab actually has to exert effort on things, as events seem to merely fall into place around her. Always willing to go along on an adventure with her friends, Mab brings a cheerful and endless optimism to the group, happy to be around and bring happiness to her friends.

== See Also ==
* [[Mab's Land]] - Amber's Website
* [http://www.missmab.com DMFA] - The DMFA webcomic

[[Category: Story characters]]

Felorin

2005-12-18T20:08:14Z

Kotra:

'''Felorin''' (aka '''Dr. Cat''') is an experienced game programmer living in [[Wikipedia:Round Rock, Texas|Round Rock, Texas]] who has been working in the game industry for over two decades, including time on the ''[[Wikipedia:Ultima|Ultima series]]''. He is, together with [[Talzhemir]], founder of the independent game company [[Dragon's Eye Productions]]. His current job titles in the company are ''Creative Director'', ''Executive Producer'' and ''President''.

In-game, Felorin is a grey-furred tabby cat with dark markings and dark reddish hair. He wears a purple kimono with golden dragons embroidered on it. Felorin likes to use this emoticon: :X)

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Dr. Cat|Dr. Cat]] at Wikipedia

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[[Category:People]][[Category:Programmers]][[Category:Wizards]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]

Furcadia

2005-12-18T20:01:27Z

Kotra: /* Upcoming Update */

[[Image:Furcadia.png|right|Furcadia]]
'''Furcadia''' (also known as '''Furc''') is an furry graphical multiplayer online community developed by [[Felorin]] (Dr. Cat) and [[Talzhemir]] ('Manda), with contributions from [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html many others]. Furcadia has been running since 1996, and is probably the largest online furry community, with over 50,000 registered users and 3,000 - 4,000 online users active at any given time.

* '''Address''': http://www.furcadia.com/

== Overview ==
<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
Furcadia is free to all users. To join Furcadia, the [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Windows client] can be downloaded and installed. This client connects to the furcadia server, allows for character creation, and provides a graphical environment where a [[furre]] (Furcadia character) can explore [[Dream (Furcadia)|dreams]] (player-made areas) and interact with others.

When one first joins Furcadia, one first creates a character. This involves selecting a name, entering in a contact e-mail address to activate an account, selecting a species, selecting one's colours and writing a personal description that is visible to other furres.

The following species can be selected during the character creation process: [[Rodent]], [[Equine]], [[Feline]], [[Canine]], [[Musteline]], [[Lapine]] and [[Squirrel]]. It is also commonplace to use one of these base types to create a specialized species: for example, choosing the colouring on a squirrel to make it look like a skunk. The next update of Furcadia will introduce two new species, [[Bovines]] and [[Bears]].

In addition to the basic species, furres can purchase four types of wings to add to their character: Classic Wings, Tri-colour Wings, Butterfly wings and Bat Wings. One can also purchase one or more of several alternate species: [[Dragon]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Gryphon]]. All purchases help support the operation and improvements of Furcadia.

== Furcadia Client ==
[[Image:Furcadia_client_jujinka.png|thumbnail|250px|right|Furcadia in action]]

The Furcadia Client is organized into four main areas:
* The upper left section displays the portrait and name of another furcadia within the dream.
* The lower left section contains five tabs that allow the furre to move about and interact with the world around them.
* The upper right section shows the dream that the furre is currently in, including other furres that are nearby.
* The lower right section contains a text window, used to talk with other furres visible above, and to whisper (private message) other furres that are currently logged in.

The Furcadia Client runs on Windows 95 through XP. A Macintosh client has often been requested, but is considered a lower priority development.

=== Third Party Applications ===

Many third-party applications have been written to complement and enhance the Furcadia Client. These applications include:
* Proxies, which sit between the Furcadia Client and the Server and provide additional capabilities. Examples include [[Furnarchy]], [[DogProxy]] and [[Mreow! Proxy]].
* Bots, which allow characters to be controlled by a computer program. Examples include [[FurBot]].
* Editors, which allow the editing of [[Patches]], [[DragonSpeak]] and Dream maps. Examples include [[Dreamer]].

== History ==

* '''1994''': DragonSpires, a predecessor of Furcadia is created by [[Felorin]]
* '''1996''': First release of Furcadia
* '''1998''': The Circle Help Guild is chartered
* '''2001''': Phoenix Update
* '''2002''': Furcadia a finalist at "Fifth Annual Independent Games Festival"
* '''2003''': Gryffe Update
* '''2004''': Squirrel Update

== Community ==
There are nine main dreams within Furcadia:

* '''Vinca''' is the nexus of Furcadia, allowing access to all of the other main dreams.
* '''Naia Green''' is the central community map, where furres can get assistance, take classes and meet other furres.
* '''Haven''' (Previously [[New Haven]]) is a friendly map for old and new friends to meet and talk.
* '''Challenges''' contains many single and multi-furre games, including chess and checkers.
* '''Acropolis''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Meovanni Village''' is a free-form "persona play"role playing map.
* '''Imaginarium''' is a place where furres can load strict roleplay-oriented dreams.
* '''Allegria Island''' is a socializing area where furres can load their own dreams.
* '''Furrabian Nights''' ([[Furn]]) is a dream for adult role-play.

== Role-playing ==

Many different [[role-playing]] communities exist within Furcadia. As furres can create their own dreams, continuties range from Pirates on the High Seas, to Furres in Spaceships, to Elizabethan Gardens, to Medieval to Fantasy.

The official continuity of Furadia is known as Furre!, and was created by [[Talzhemir]], and is set in the world of [[Kasuria]]. It has a rich history and mythology.

* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/chargen7.html Furre! - The official Furcadia RP Character Generation Rules]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/history.htm History of the Furcadian World]
* [http://www.bga.com/~pixel/Fur/kasuria2.gif Map of the Land of Kasuria]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/primes.html Furcadian Primes]

Many non-continuity Role Playing Guilds also exist within Furcadia:

* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=1 Social Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=2Persona Roleplay Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Strict Roleplaying Guilds]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/services/guilds/guilds.php4?guild_type=3 Adult Guilds]

== Dreams ==

Furcadia comes with tools allowing a furre to create their own worlds. This includes '''DreamEd''' for laying out objects, floors and walls, '''DSEditor''' for writing [[DragonSpeak]] code to add interactivity, and '''fsheditor''' to draw new objects, floors, walls and portraits.

== Upcoming Update ==

At the last town hall meeting, held on 2005-04-16, [[Felorin]] indicated that to bring new innovations and improvements to the Furcadia community sooner, [[Dragon's Eye Productions]] is moving over to a system where updates are released on a quarterly basis.

"Instead of waiting till all of a particular set of features and bugfixes are done, we're just going to work on stuff, and when update time comes we'll say "What's done and ready to put in", and release that. This should get you new things to enjoy more often - and make it easier to test each one for bugs, as there won't be as many changes to test at once. We hope you'll enjoy our new update schedule. #SA" -- [[Felorin]]

However, this quarterly system does not seem to have been implemented yet in the manner indicated.

=== Announced Improvements ===

* '''New Avatars''': Bears, Bovines and Kitterwings
* '''Client Improvements''': Buddy Lists, Truetype Fonts, Text Colours, Chat Windows
* '''Dream Improvements''': Dream Banishing, new [[DragonSpeak]]

== Volunteer Community ==

Furcadia has a large and active volunteer community, known as the [[Beekins]]. There are many types of Beekins:

* Bugge Hunters provide technical support and track down bugs
* Dream Masons provide assistance with creating dreams and writing [[DragonSpeak]]
* Guardians enforce rules within Furcadia. Their roles are similar to that of Wizards in other online MUDs/MUCKs
* Helpers provide general assistance, in person and via a help channel
* Pixels provide help with drawing and creating patches
* Scribes maintain the Furcadia web site and moderate the Furcadia Forums
* Welcomers welcome new furres, provide orientation tours and answer questions
* Mentors provide assistance and guidance for furres in the Beekin program
* Teachers provide classes for furres in the Beekins program

== External links ==

* [http://www.furcadia.com/download/ Furcadia Client Download]
* [http://www.furcadia.com/beekins/ Furcadia Beekins]
* [http://forums.furcadia.com/ Furcadia Forums]

=== Dreams ===

* [http://simon.greydawn.net/public/ Furcadia Historical Society - Dream Archives]
* [http://dreams.greydawn.net/ Association of Dream Makers - Help Guild]

=== Patching ===

* [http://www.furcadia.com/patches/ Furcadia Patch Archive]
* [http://www.realtime.net/~pixel/patches/ Talzhemir's "The Basics of Patching"]
* [http://www.furry.org.au/kell/ Kell Bengal's Furcadia Patches]

=== Critics ===

* ''[http://www.omgjeremy.com/furcadia.shtml X-1's Guide to Furcadia]'' - A harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[OMGJeremy]]
* ''[http://nothingkat.com/confession/furcadia.htm The Joys Of Furcadia]'' - Another harsh and rather uncivil critique of Furcadia from [[Nothingkat.com]]

== Notice of Copyrights ==

"Furcadia", "[[Furre]]", "[[Beekin]]" and the Furcadia Logo are Copyright © [[Dragon's Eye Productions]].


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User:Kotra

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Kotra: "hello world"

I don't really contribute much over here, but I do [[Wikipedia:User:Kotra|over there]].

Dragon's Eye Productions

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Kotra: DEP staff link

'''Dragon's Eye Productions, Inc.''' is the independant gaming company that created [[Furcadia]] and [[DragonSpires]]. Founded in the mid-1990s by [[Felorin]] and [[Talzhemir]], Dragon's Eye Productions now employs seven staff members full-time and occasionally others part-time. [http://www.furcadia.com/credits.html] It is currently developing Furcadia in anticipation of its Beta release (probably in 2007 or 2008).

Dragon's Eye Productions is based in Round Rock, Texas.

==See also==
* [[Wikipedia:Dragon's Eye Productions|Dragon's Eye Productions]] on Wikipedia.