Good evening, CE players!

We have a ton of fun new updates to share with everyone as we jump headfirst into 2021! This news post will cover new genetic releases, new items, game updates, and a rough development plan for the first quarter of the year. We are so excited to share some fun ideas with you!

Banner Update
As you all may have noticed, we have released a brand-new beautiful banner for everyone to enjoy! Big thank you to our site artist, Ellastasia, for her wonderful contribution to the site!



Abreem Breed Build
Our January gene and wearable spotlight is the Plains World! For those of you who did not see our latest update, we have began improving/building upon our fantastic CE original breeds. This month, The Abreem received a beautiful new horn set, new feathering, new mane/tail, and (2) new white markings. You can create this beautiful breed by navigating to the Horse Creation area from the exploration map and selecting the Plains Origin World!

In addition to the Abreem genes, we have also released additional colors to the Magic Shop. These new genes will be available on the Abreem year-round, but the recolors available in the Magic Shop will only stock during the month of January. Stock up while you can!

Market Releases
The Celestial Market and Armory has also been stocked with brand-new wearables to collect! These wearables include new armor, battle banners featuring the CE logo, and some neat "traveler" style outfits to mix and match. All releases follow our January "Plains" color theme. These new items will be available for the month of January in the market shops!



Cash Shop Releases
Lastly, the Cash Shop has been restocked with a fresh set of genes to collect along with a new Cash Shop Breed auction! We have added a handful on new Spotlight Packages for those of you who love to grab complete sets of genes along with individual options to pick and choose from. Check out these releases from the Cash Shop drop down on your navigation bar!



Development Update
Onto Development! We have big plans for January, February, and March. To kick off January with a bang, we are preparing to make a move to a rebuilt server to address speed and resource concerns. This move also includes code upgrades and other quality control measures. We expect to make this move this coming Sunday, which will result in a few hours of downtime. We will give plenty of reminders between now and Sunday, but plan on CE being unavailable for a bit this weekend.

In addition to the server move, we have the following planned for Q1
- Overlay tutorial for new members + tutorial segments on main feature pages
- Elder Quest upgrade (integration of lore and enhanced prizes)
- Beauty Contest Top Score Spotlight (on top score page + Beauty Contest page)
- Tool Tip hover for Celestial Exploration map
- Private breed registry enhancements (breeding limitations set by breed owner)

Bug monitoring will continue while we work on these new features + tweaks!

Staff Opportunities

Moderator
We are looking for 1-2 moderators to join the CE staff team! Moderators assist with monitoring the forums + discord, participate in feature testing, and also assist with administrative tasks such as uploading genes and/or creating items for monthly releases. Applicants should be in good standing with current staff and also have a neutral reputation on the game to ensure moderation continues to be fair/non-bias.

Moderators are rewarded with in-game perks such as a free upgraded account, 2-3 free Cash Shop items per month, and early access to new features. To apply, simply email us at [email protected] with the following completed form!

NAME:
PREVIOUS MODERATION EXPERIENCE:
CURRENT CE ACTIVITY TIME: (how often you are online, etc)
ABOUT YOURSELF:
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MODERATING:
WHAT AREAS ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?: (writing, creativity, organization, etc)
*BONUS* ONE UNIQUE FEATURE IDEA:

Writing Assistant
In addition to moderators, we are looking for 1 writing assistant to help complete the overlay tutorial. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of the game! The selected applicant will be compensated with free in-game perks (to be discussed privately).

To apply, simply email us at [email protected] with the following completed form:

Playername and id:
Previous writing experience:
Length of time active on CE:
Snippet example of informative writing:


That wraps up our news post! Thank you for reading and happy gaming!

CE STAFF

Lots of fun new things!

First we have some new scarabs..



¢¢ Raspberry Mocha Prism Scarab
Found through [ Hydracat's Quests ]



¢¢ Violet Reverie Prism Scarab
Found through [ Kazoo's Quests ]



¢¢ Wintergreen Prism Scarab
Traded at [ Festivia's Exchange ] for 10 Lemon Snow Cones!




We also have TONS of new Paradigms!

Once again it is just too many to list them all, but here are some that I personally love!


¢¢ Bubbles - Pink
¢¢ Splice - Sweet
¢¢ Fluoresce - Strength
¢¢ Picot - Seafoam
¢¢ Raceme - Rainbow



I have been sneaking them in periodically so you may want to review them all here: [ Paradigm List ]

There are over 70 new ones (again!) since the last time I posted a big batch!
Phew!!


Thank you Flooffy #10399 for all your hard work! :)



Enjoy!~

While everyone has been busy smashing Pinatas and ringing in the new year, it looks like some new faces have been spotted around Terrafrost! Over in the heart of Glacia, some locals have taken notice of a mysterious snow mound that has popped up next to the United Terrafrost Post Office. After some investigation, it turns out this is the home of a Solitary Sprite, who has decided they wanted to help spread the Aurestal cheer all year round! Their little bunker is filled to the brim with Items of all kinds and everyone who visits may receive one free Item each day!

The true depths of their hideout is unknown, but it seems that the Solitary Sprite has so many Items that it likes to give out certain types of Items for a period of time before switching over to another. Not to worry, however -- the Solitary Sprite will not be withholding Items that cannot be obtained elsewhere, so nobody will have to miss out on any special prizes.



Meanwhile, Jacobi has been noticing an unfamiliar creature roaming near his Companion Reserve in Halipar Jungles. Using his expert tracking skills, Jacobi discovered that a Wary Wyvern has made their home in the underbrush near his reserve! The Wary Wyvern seems to have amassed quite a collection of IcePoints, which they guard cautiously against any who approach. Despite their leery nature, it seems the Companion may be willing to part with a bit of their treasure if they deem you trustworthy! Perhaps it is worth paying them a visit to see how you fare.



In addition, these new friends have come with two new Hidden Avatars as well! The Solitude and Wary Wyvern Avatars eagerly await your collection, should you figure out how to obtain them!

The Solitary Sprite and Wary Wyvern have been introduced to replace the now-defunct Items Spinner and IcePoints Spinner, respectively. The Items Spinner and IcePoints Spinner have now been removed from the Games page and will no longer be accessible.



Finally, starting today, a new round of Pinata Mania will be starting every fifteen minutes rather than the usual thirty. Be sure to join in on the fun while you still can, as all of the New Years festivities ends on January 22nd, 23:59:59 IcePets Time.



As a final reminder, any entries for the Colouring Contest should be sent in to mochihugs by January 14th, 23:59:59 IcePets Time if you wish to participate!

Congratulations to Woodnymph, who has just won the Ichu Lottery! The jackpot was worth 53,500 iP and the item prize was Magical Newborn Zirafa Mirror Shard!

This week's item prize will be Magical Purple Ignomi Mirror Shard! Lottery is drawn every Wednesday.

While taking a relaxing sleigh ride through the fresh fallen snow, admiring winters wonderland, we came to a sudden halt!
Our eyes opened wide, dancing in delight, we snuck between trees, to have a closer look.
It was a magical snowscape created by Booyaa. Making this player todays snowscape winner!

CONGRATS! This player has won a FESTIVE TROPHY for their profile and a FREE ACCOUNT UPGRADE!

Sign up here for your chance to win tomorrow!

Every week, we will be selecting a random pet's blog from the Pet Zone. Only up-to-date blogs will apply for this.

This week, the award goes to Cooper, who got a fish! -- (read the blog to find out more)

For having an up-to-date blog with cute pictures, they have earned their owner Erath a free account upgrade! Congrats!

Make sure you don't forget to put your real life pet images in the Pet Zoneand ADD/keep UPDATED BLOGS to your pet images, so you have a chance to win!

Who knows, they might win the next weekly Pet Zone contest.

Segmented armor sets are being donned by dragon clans in preparation for battle in even more hues.

Chitinous Armor
Not one to waste a valuable resource, dragons have begun finding uses for some of the inedible carapaces that have been piling up behind the lair. Chitinous armor is now appearing in the treasure marketplace, and rarely from randomized chests and Pinkerton!

Galore may also have acquired some pieces that he'd be willing to share! Galore's gift will expire on January 18th at 23:59 server time, so make sure to collect it!

Fluttering Chitin

Burrowing Chitin

Fading Chitin

Preserving Chitin

Corroding Chitinous Armor is now craftable over at Baldwin's Bubbling Brew for alchemists level 8 and above!

Corroding Chitin

Crystalline Gala Skin & Accent Contest

The eighth annual Crystalline Gala will begin January 24th, and we're running a skin and accent contest in celebration! Click here for more information!

Cervical Cancer Awareness Spiked Dragon Greetings! I see you've come to meet this terrifying beast. Only the strongest, most courageous, could possibly tame them. This dragon is made out of Polymer Clay with hand painted glass eyes and rock. Metallic paints and Matte finish. First Spiked Dragon from Estu's personal series. One of a Kind, will not be duplicated. No molds were used to create this feisty critter! This special dragon will be auctioned on ebay, and all proceeds will be donated to Bella Enchanted Studios' GoFundMe for her fight against Cervical Cancer. Click for the listing!

While taking a relaxing sleigh ride through the fresh fallen snow, admiring winters wonderland, we came to a sudden halt!
Our eyes opened wide, dancing in delight, we snuck between trees, to have a closer look.
It was a magical snowscape created by crys_4now. Making this player todays snowscape winner!

CONGRATS! This player has won a FESTIVE TROPHY for their profile and a FREE ACCOUNT UPGRADE!

Sign up here for your chance to win tomorrow!

The bait has been hooked, fishing line cast and we have caught horsegalhs for this weeks aquarium contest winner! ....Congrats!

¢¢Remember, make sure you feed and care for your fish/tank and collect your nessies bonus daily, if you want a chance to win next week!

It's time to head over to Miles Magic Box and see if you can figure out which item is depicted by the artistic rendering. If you do before next week, you'll win a cool prize!

The New Year has finally settled in, but the party isn't over just yet -- the Pinata Lugra has made its grand entrance! Like all pinatas, this newest addition to Terrafrost is full of surprises. With their playful nature and endless supply of silly jokes, you'll never have another dull day when there's a Pinata Lugra around.



If you're a fan of this colorful new Pet, you'll want to check the shelves of the Snow Jar Igloo for a Pinata Lugra Morphing Potion. You can also find it at the I.C.E Shop for just 500 IC (450 for Gold Account members), but this offer will only last until the end of the month.

I hope everyone was able to get a few TE they wanted!

Etsy Shop Highlight Just posting to let y'all see some of the awesome things in our shop right now! Visit us here! Red Bubble Note Just wanted to post a note that our goal for the year is to get some more options in our Red Bubble shop! Check us out here! Sneak Peak Also a small sneak peak of what Estu is working on now! Are you as excited as I am? Last thing to note, there's an awesome Dress up Contest and Event, Holiday, or Festival ideas for Wajas contest , make sure you're checking them out!

Congratulations to the following winners of Luck of the Draw, winning $100,000 PB :
Debowski
Debowski
Debowski
Debowski
Debowski

If you want to be a winner next time, check out the Luck of the Draw - Available at the House of Luck in Badgeria!