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I really like this idea and think it will help a lot of people!

I think communication and using the built in chat is super important. If you are having a tough time finding the things your giftee wants let them know. I think most of us want to make things as easy as we can on our gifter. I had gifter ask if a certain horse would work for my program or if I am open to a WB even if I prefer an RH.

Examples of appropriate and inappropriate requests for the different lvls would be great. Like a Lvl 1 should not be asking for *** double boosted 15.5pt mares.

Also more detail is often better than less. A list with minimal details can be super stressful to someone who wants little more guidance.


Here is what I believe was my lvl 1wishlist.

Horses I collect must ALWAYS have:
I focus on Riding Horses, though I may also use a WB if it otherwise fits my programs. I tend to prefer black based horses, black and grullo are at the top of my list. If it is black or grullo I'm going to like it. I also like Silver Blacks with Sty or S+.

I enjoy collecting horses that might have:
Sooty, Z, DP, sa, TE1 or TE2, gp, nd1, p, To.

Horses I collect must NEVER have:
Appaloosa, Cream, Champagne. Draft or Pony.

My main lines currently are Black and Grullo. I am also dabbling in a line of Satins, The Blackest Night only foundations, TE1/2, Silver Black Chinchillas, and Onyx. As you can see I have way too many irons in the fire, lol. Being a newer member I mostly need foundation and Gen2 and Gen3 horses.

I am always on the lookout for horses for my show herd. I am still working on building up my show herd so will always appreciate a good show horse or two.

I would prefer one gift that closely matches what I need rather than multiple gifts that do not fit my needs. One horse that I really need is more desirable for me than multiple horses that aren't a good fit for my current goals.

@Seaswell
This is exactly me as well. I am terrified of exchanging at the L3, but if I can, I will spoil (I believe I do?) my L2.
As I am officially retired and live on a fixed income, my spending has been highly curtailed. A couple of years ago, I had so much disposable income that I think I could have made a few car payments for what I've spent on my game(s)! :))

Personally, I think going to someone's page to look at the licenses they have should be the expected thing to do. Listing every license seems odd to me when they are already listed on the page.

Go to any member's page and just scroll down. Every single one is listed.

So I guess instructions on how to find gene licenses is needed.

Taking a break from this for now. I have started working on the guide. It is set up so people can leave comments on the document.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tihC2NnWBiTy5Unx39nViUTyVQZHpg-cKRte3NimKI8/edit?usp=sharing


ETA: I went ahead and turned comments off as I found it was making it really hard to work on the document. Once it is in the wiki it will be available to add pictures too, make edits etc.

I am working on an auction edit to make sure people share the auction house during the exchange for just that reason.

I've been trying to purchase pointed horses to give out during the GE, but unless I'm online when an auction ends to put in a last second bid it's hard to win. I wanted to get some horses out away before the GE so I wouldn't have to compete against other members also trying to buy gifts. Last year I put together little show herd packages for level 1s in the RAOG to help start building a show herd.

For level 1 show horses are always a good request, just don't ask for them to all be 1y/o 1k creates.

Rank Specials, again just be mindful of how rare an RS is. Asking for one that normally goes for 500k+ or of which there are only a few on the server isn't a fair ask.

Asking for * or some **mares/stallions is okay IMO. Most older accounts are very willing to help with this.

Straws/eggs/embryos(depending on if an account is upgraded/premium).

List what colors/genes you are breeding for. If you need horses of a specific generation, paper level, size, and/or era.


At level 2, again show horses are always a good request.

If you have some licenses you can request some lined horses for those breeding programs. Just do a quick search and make sure you aren't requesting a hard to find gene combination.

Ask for your favorite RS, just be sure you aren't asking for multiple ones that are rare or go for very high amounts. If they need to still be GTMable specify that.

** mares/stallions would be an acceptable request IMO. A lot of older accounts are willing to provide ** mares/stallions during the GE.

*** straws/eggs/embryos. If there are any specific stallions/mares you like, and who are archived or over 19, this can be a good ask. Make sure your request is one that can be filled and you aren't asking for straws from a stallion who only has a few straws or who belongs to an inactive account.

I got the first pass done. Haystack and I are working on figuring out how we want to host this thing. If you see things that need clarification or additional things that need added let me know.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tihC2NnWBiTy5Unx39nViUTyVQZHpg-cKRte3NimKI8/edit?usp=sharing

I am not adding images at this time. That can happen once I figure out what is going on with a wiki for this thing.