🎑🌃 Backdrop Idea/Question! 🌃🎑

[Dracule]

Hey, y’all! So, I’m not sure if this has been discussed already, but I thought I’d start a thread and see how many people actually want this as much as I do.

You see, since the backdrops were added during a couple months back, I’ve been so excited to see what other designs there were gonna be. However, these also expire and it makes me kind of sad. I was hoping down the line we’d be introduced to permanent backdrops (which could also be tradeable, like the collectibles). This brings me to my question:

Would you guys want permanent backdrops added to the TBT shop like collectibles? (These wouldn’t have dates like the collectibles, but there could be special seasonal/event backdrops offered.)

I feel like this would open up a whole new desire for trading and collecting—plus, autumn is in full swing and maybe the mods will add some permanent autumn backdrops for your autumn girl here... LOL. ​

 

[Pintuition]

I do think permanent backdrops would be awesome! I was also sad to find out during the fair that there was an end date on the backdrops. I only wonder if there's a reason for that like it may take up too much room on the site or be hard for staff to manage and that's why it hasn't been added yet. It would be great if they made it permanent some day!

You could even have contests and events later on to have users help design new ones or vote on seasonal designs! I think it would be another fun way to accent our collectibles and avatars too. I loved to make them all tie in with the last two backdrops I chose. I was so glad they brought them back for Halloween. Fingers crossed they'll be back over the winter holidays!

 

[Corrie]

Maybe they could be like the fireworks collectible where they only become usable during the season but would still be a one time purchase, staying in your inventory?

 

[Alienfish]

Yes I'd love permanent ones and be willing to pay up for such. I loved the art for those that disappear but I don't see myself wasting on them anymore for good or bad.

 

[Mikaiah]

There's a few things I'd want changed if backdrops are a permanent addition, the most bothersome of which is that the rest of the sidebar stays the same color, so with these halloween ones for example, the color just looks awful with the yellow background (one of the reasons I kind of regret getting one of the halloween backdrops, lol).

If it's seasonal like the fireworks collectible there's the option to change the site theme with it, which could make things blend nicer, but it faces somewhat similar issues if tbt plans to incorporate day/night or dark themes.

 

[AlyssaAC]

Yes! I wouldn't mind if these were permanent too. The Halloween one is my first backdrop and I love it a lot, so having it available again maybe next year would be great! Especially if I don't have to buy it again, and you know, it stays in my inventory until next year. It would be nice.

 

[TykiButterfree]

I would buy a backdrop if they were permanent. I am not a fan of the temporary items.

 

[John Wick]

I'm glad they aren't permanent, to be honest, as I can't see the user post info as the text is black on a dark background.

Half the time I don't know who I'm replying to.

It gives me a migraine.

 

[Katgamer]

I would love to have some permanent backdrops I haven’t bought one because I don’t want to waste a lot of tbt on something that’s only going to last for a little if they were permanent I would buy one

 

[Valzed]

I would love for the backdrops to be permanent. I didn't buy the Fair ones because I didn't really want to spend that much TBT on something that wasn't going to stay permanently. I even hesitated to buy a Halloween backdrop because they'll expire soon but I love Halloween so much that I gave in & bought one. I'm not really interested in the idea of trading them though. There are already a ton of collectibles I will never be able to afford. I don't want that angst over the backdrops as well.

 

[Alienfish]

I would buy a backdrop if they were permanent. I am not a fan of the temporary items.

basically me.. i mean the first one was fun to try buuut yeah i would have wanted permanent so u maybe can change once in a while too

 

[LadyDestani]

I would also love to have some permanent backdrops. I can understand the event-themed ones being temporary, but I'd love to see some permanent ones introduced in the future. I also like the idea of having seasonal backdrops that aren't visible all year long but stay in your inventory and reappear at certain times, like the fireworks collectible.

I don't know if I would get too involved in background trading, but if there was one that I really loved and missed out on it when it was in the shop, then I'd trade for it if I could.

 

[Chris]

We stated this back when the Fair backdrops were active, but of course we have discussed the idea of potentially introducing permanent backdrops someday. If we do introduce them then we have our own idea of how they would work and this is very different from what is suggested in the OP of this thread. If we do eventually introduce them they would be significantly more expensive than the Fair and Halloween backdrops, which are considered a discounted limited time/test rate.

 

[Alienfish]

If we do eventually introduce them they would be significantly more expensive than the Fair and Halloween backdrops, which are considered a discounted limited time/test rate.

I'd gladly pay for something like that no matter what as long as I can use them whenever I want and they don't go away.

Needless to say, I love the current artworks but yeah not justifying a few weeks of them right now even if I could buy like hundreds of em lol.

 

[Dracule]

We stated this back when the Fair backdrops were active, but of course we have discussed the idea of potentially introducing permanent backdrops someday. If we do introduce them then we have our own idea of how they would work and this is very different from what is suggested in the OP of this thread. If we do eventually introduce them they would be significantly more expensive than the Fair and Halloween backdrops, which are considered a discounted limited time/test rate.

Right! I figured they’d be way more TBT than they are currently. I just don’t wanna spend my bells on temporary ones sadly (unless I had a ton of extra TBT to throw at them.) I would love to see your guys’ ideas for how this would work eventually and when y’all are ready to share it to the community. I’m sure lots of users will enjoy whatever you have in store.

 

[Xara]

i’d love permanent ones! i haven’t purchased any of the spooky ones as they don’t really fit my aesthetic but i loved the fair ones! i know those ones likely won’t be making an appearance again but i’d still love to see some new designs in the future + i’d definitely jump at the chance for permanent ones, even if they’d be more expensive than the temporary ones c’:

 

[Mr_Persona]

Yes I would like one! My profile just looks bare with white in the background and it hurts my eyes too even when during day. xD I have an idea of a backdrop! We can have a light green background with patterns of different colors of AC leaves! Another idea, have AC fruit patterns in the background of a light green stripe background. Another one, have a nice night sky and have stars in the background and 3 shooting stars. And the stars will twinkle like have them animated.
Also maybe one day if possible, we can upload our own image for the backdrop.

 

[ForeverSoaring]

I'm glad they aren't permanent, to be honest, as I can't see the user post info as the text is black on a dark background.

Half the time I don't know who I'm replying to.

It gives me a migraine.

The usernames already have a lighter colored overlay behind them, but it should definitely also apply to the rest of the info, too.

 

[John Wick]

The usernames already have a lighter colored overlay behind them, but it should definitely also apply to the rest of the info, too.

I have a slight stigmatism, so the lighter double text makes it worse as it's like it's moving.

 

[ForeverSoaring]

I have a slight stigmatism, so the lighter double text makes it worse as it's like it's moving.

Oh no! Maybe we just need a white box around the text then?