This is a trialing Sim. To trial a dog, the dog needs to be trained. And, to train a dog, you need a trainer.<br /> <br /> I voted yes. I personally think HAs would add a touch of realism this site needs. I always found it a little odd that you preformed all these activities, but it seemed like the dog was doing them his or herself. With HAs, you can make a trainer. You could make your dogs a new best friend. And that bestfriend could look any way you want! They can be of yourself, a loved one, or someone you wish you were. You could be ugly, or beautiful. You could be anything. And how can you say no to that? <br /> <br /> And to those who say they are creepy; how do you know they will be, before you've even seen the avatars linearts? This is Alacrity we're talking about! A site filled with simply incredible artists. They wont let you down. And that's a fact.

I'd been refraining from commenting but I figure I may as well add my thoughts. <br /> <br /> As some others, I do not care for HAs. I tend to quite dislike it when they are added to pet/animal sims because I feel they have no part in such a game. x_o However, I wouldn't quit if they were added. <br /> <br /> I would have more issues with it, though, if they somehow had the ability to affect gameplay (training ability or such things) as mentioned earlier in the replies to this. That would make me feel that I must purchase and utilize one as otherwise I would be at a disadvantage. While it would still technically be my choice, by them having game altering abilities, I would still feel that in a way it is being forced upon me. I also feel that it may devalue the perks that so many of us have invested in as someone else mentioned.<br /> <br /> Also, another thought. i know previously there was quite a bit of concern over the amount of space that image caching was taking on the server and they had to be purged. o_O Adding HAs (and all their decorations and as they spread) will add to that tremendously. As is, it is always increasing, but adding such a wide ranging feature would still cause a relatively large increase fairly quickly. Even if space is less of a concern now, unless things have improved a great deal, it may not be advisable to add such an extensive feature.

I don't like the thought of HAs. I am some what new to this site and joined because of the dogs.<br /> <br /> I do realize HAs could be fun, but I feel like some people could end up going too far with them and then complaining there isn't a lot to do with their HAs, which could end up messy and causing people to leave, not to mention, people could become so uptight with their avatars, they forget about their dogs.<br /> <br /> Having HAs just seems like a bit much.<br /> <br /> I would, however, like to see some more dog breeds. I was super excited to see how well the dog's photos were and the unique designs each has, but was disappointed from the small selection and the fact the body types were all the same. Fur length would be a fun add on.

I'm a little uncomfortable with HA's, as i don't like to spend money on things that i don't really need (and little human things creep me out sorta..). On Aywas, my HA is almost naked because i don't want to spend BP on buying clothes for it. I'd rather buy a pet.<br /> <br /> The same will happen here for me. I don't want to be forced to spend money to dress up a naked HA. <br /> <br /> As for the suggestion that HA's could carry items that benefit in trailing/whatever, i'm really against this. I spend 15 bones on getting perks, and to have something available that can have the same sort benefit but much cheaper (Assuming that an item won't be 15 bones :P) doesn't seem right to me, i'd feel a little ripped off.<br /> <br /> I voted no.<br /> <br /> If the HA's end up to be added, i would like to request a feature where you can turn off said HA :3 I don't want a naked HA on my profile, and if there's a function where i can simply switch it off, i wouldn't mind seeing them on other people pages. As long as i won't be forced to use/dress/spend money on it, it's cool with me.<br /> <br /> <br /> -didn't real all 8 pages of the topic, so excuse me for things that already got said-

I never said I would leave the site over HA's I said others would if HA's were added, some have stated on here as such. I simply do not like HA's and I would rather see new parts of the game added instead of simply useless cosmetics. People will leave this site with or without HA's. In my opinion I'd rather see something that will get new players to join and older players to stay.<br /> This is just from a strong opinion, I don't want to start a fight :) <br />

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My opinion is that it's childish and immature to declare that one will leave the site just because HAs are introduced. I voted yes on HAs, does that mean i'll quit if they don't incorporate them? Heck no. I'm a grown up, and just because I don't get things my way i'm not going to threaten to leave. I don't believe making that statement is an opinion on HAs, it's a tantrum...<br /> <br /> And bobbie, ZJ has said countless times already that whether or not HAs are introduced, that it WILL NOT affect when new breeds come out....

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I personally would like to see more breeds and items added instead of HAs. I mean HAs take a lot of art that could be used on the dogs.<br /> <br /> <br /> And yes I know that ZJ said it won't affect new breeds coming out. I was just making a point that I would rather have new dog items and breeds instead of HAs.

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It's not about the amount I trust the admins, this is were you put your opinions. I put them.<br /> If someone feels uncomfortable with an HA which many people have stated, then they don't want to stick around to see it. Maybe if we could disable them it would work out but I doubt 'disabling' them would be possible.I don't know hopefully ZJ or someone will talk about this.

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Well it seems like if they decide to go forward and introduce HAs, the HAs may have some perks when it comes to training your dog. An HA is not usually something that you need to have an upgraded account for, however that's not to say that upgraded accounts don't or shouldn't get even more bonuses (they are spending real money afterall).<br /> <br /> I'm not sure the admins and artists sole intention in adding HAs is to make the game "attractive". I think it was another outlet for players, players that actually LIKE having tasks, and something new that may make training your dogs more fun.<br /> <br /> Also as far as what attracted me to this site wasn't because it did or didn't have HAs, but because of the limited breed selection. It makes the game more personal and easier to focus on. Where as most sims similar to this just poop out every breed in the book. Yea it sucks not have your favorite breed ever in the whole wide world, but not everyone can look at a breeds name and picture what it looks like, let alone know anything about it at all, and that's not all that fun. Also Dogs are harder to sell and there are usually just SO MANY user trades that it's not even worth trying to start from scratch yourself. <br /> <br /> I seriously don't get the big deal in whether we implement HAs or not. Especially if they also make it so that you can disable your HA if you wanted. I think it's down right ridiculous that people are threatening to leave over something so trivial. Whether HAs happen or not it doesn't affect when great danes are released or any of the other things on the site that are being worked on. Or do you not trust the admins, who i'm love and this game as much as you or I.

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Im not trying to sound selfish but ever since this game was created only upgraded members got avatars. It's a perk for upgrading.Anyway I'd like to add something.<br /> <br /> This site doesn't need cosmetics. I love this site and I hate to see it crash and burn just because of HA's. We need more dogs and to fix the games. These avatars will not help the site get any more revenue or new players at all. Like someone else stated, we have very few dogs when dogs are the focus of this site and yet we are worrying about how to make the site more attractive. We need more players not flashy new pictures.

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