I totally agree with Kalid! Dog avatars would be awesome! Especially if there were several different body tyes for each breed. You know, like the difference between confirmation aussies andherding aussies.

I think it's very silly to want to leave a site that you "enjoy so much" because of human avatars. So some people are in favor of having a personalized HA, so what? That really doesn't make the game any less about the dogs. Each person plays the game a little different. If someone wants to add something that makes them spend more money (real or game) or spend more time (whether it be 5 min or 30) fudgin' around with an HA really who are you to complain about that? Let them, it's not your account. <br /> <br /> On that note, I do think it should be something you can turn off. (For those people who find this idea to be some sort of black plague for Ala, and for the people who prefer the avatar they already have). <br /> <br /> And ON THAT NOTE, I think it's very selfish sounding that only people who have upgraded accounts should be able to have one. Not everyone can afford to pay REAL money on games. Some people have kids and bills and real life stuff they need to spend their real life money on, and use games like this as relaxation at the end of the day when all is said and done. I don't think it's fair to penalize them by taking away this feature completely. Do I think there should be special features or bonuses or whatever involving the HAs for people who are paid users? Absolutely. That's how these sites keep going, and that's fair. But to act like you're part of an elite group for being a paid user? C'mon people, it's still just a game. <br /> <br /> Be more open minded and accepting and show the creators and artists of this game that you have at least a little faith in them, and that they aren't going to bring on an apocalypse by adding HAs.<br /> <br /> I proudly voted YES,

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I agree with Shadow, it really is a completely useless function that has nothing to do with the game whatsoever. <br /> My concern is more about who will be using these HA's. I know upgraded members wont be happy to see the icon they bought or picked out gets replaced with an avatar they may not even like. And what about new people? Will they be able to get avatars for free while the rest of us have had to pay for them?<br /> Plus the fact that people may not be comfortable with picking a specific gender. It sets a stereo type for males and females. It isn't fair to make players pick a gender and let the site know if they're a boy or a girl.<br /> I know for sure if it comes down to it, I wont be picking a girl avatar, or any if I can. you don't know who it might attract to this site. The last thing this site needs is adults to come and try and talk to the younger kids in an inappropriate matter.

I think it would take away from the focus of the site! This is suppose to be a <i>dog</i> game, so if anything, a dog avatar should be added, not a human. Perhaps an option to set any dog from the user's kennels as the avatar- <br /> Call it the Kennel Mascot, or Alpha Canine, or something.<br /> Again, humans would take away from the dog focus, and instead of bettering the dogs, people would be spending time and energy on clothing, hair, etc.<br /> <br /> So please, take into consideration a Dog avatar. This way, it would not take away from the dog aspect of the game, and people can see the accessories on your dog.

I'm not around much anymore mainly because I'm fighting my health issues. But I agree this site has been crawling along and needs other stuff implemented. Some stuff has been added which is good, but HAs is not one of the things that should even be in discussion. <br /> <br /> On the suggestion board are several well supported ideas, a lot of them very doable and likely very helpful to a DOG site. What about implementing those instead?

I can go either way. If they come onto the site then great, if not then great. I play on many sites and most of the have HAs. Some of them are extreamly adorable and other are odd. but I really can go either way if they are apart of the game or not.

I would like to see efforts in the improvement of the game, rather than creepy HAs.<br /> <br /> For example, the trial system is nearly broken. That needs fixing before adding something new! <br /> <br /> As was said below, I'd love to see additional dog games, dock diving, flyball, etc! And, for it to be more interactive. In other words, the player actually runs their dog through the course, and the winners based upon the score obained by the handler, for one thing.<br /> <br /> HA's take away from not add to, the site.

Toxic Dust and IOD, I agree with both of you. And yes, although I did come to get away from humans to, I like chatting with other players, but having a HA... It will ruin this Sim completely.

I respect your opinion Clay, so I'll sum it up and leave for another month in hopes that when I return there will be something on this site worth investing in again.<br /> <br /> I do not support HAs at this current state in time(or in the following months) where Alacrity is hardly the bustling place it use to be and so many players have been leaving. Veterans are hanging up their coats and selling their accounts, and new players aren't sticking around for long, I do not see a point in adding any such useless undogrelated functions. It would be a waste of Alacrity's time both artistically, financially and interactively.<br /> <br /> My faith in this site is wavering, though I am happy to hear that there are things in the works to keep Alacrity moving because lets face it, this site has been a pathetic crawl for months, the fact that HAs is high enough on the list to be mentioned and voted on makes me shake my head. The addition has very little benefit to the site and would be, after reading the comments below mine going back to the beginning, turning AWAY well paying players, and it is not a gimmick thats going to attract players. It'll be a function thats there, will get ignored by most, tinkered with by some, and taken seriously by a fair few who have some bones/money to waste. With so much else that the artists could be working on, I think HAs shouldn't even be remotely on anyones mind. Give players more incentives to donate than that. I personally haven't donated a cent to Alacrity since the departure of Hel, and with Rob leaving I've been only more hesitant, and I know I'm not the only one holding onto my money. Will HAs really add anything to this site now or in the near future?<br /> <br /> On Alacrity, a dog sim. A sim all about dogs and the amazing athletic abilities they posses, having a HA slapped onto my profile is going to look painfully tacky, no matter how amazing Xy is. It will make Alacrity look like its trying to fit into a genre it simply isn't part of. Leave HAs to social websites, Alacrites want to breed and train dogs. Dress up our dogs in crazy outfits and show them off. I don't think many of us came here to play Barbie with HAs.

I hesitate to use the word naked, because well, they would be slightly dressed. :P<br /> <br /> But thank you for your input Toxic. I myself wouldn't be bothered with a less dressed avatar but I haven't considered the fact that some people may feel that they have to dress their human up or else.