[A]Getting a Soquili, also newbie services

[Himura Rikuo]

Hello,

I have been a member of this guild for...probably two weeks now. I have tried a few times to win a Soquili but other than the one or two contest I do not see how a new person can obtain a Soquili. Also...I don't find the guild very easy to move around in or find information. It's fairly confusing how to actually GET a Soquili. I would like to join in with the RP'ing however I can't until I have a Soquili, I believe.

This guild is very...wordy. It's not very succinct and it's frustrating as such a newbie to not have any information when I really want to be involved.  

[USS_Galactica]

Getting a Soquili generally takes more than two weeks. They can be very hard to get sometimes.

There are usually monthly flaffles held here.

http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewforum.php?f=232677

Some staff or user-run contests are held here.

http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewforum.php?f=198007

Hanging out in the main thread also helps. Often people will look for newbies who are active to either co-own with, or give baskets to.  

[Lady_Ourania]

Seconding that you might have better luck with the main thread, rather than relying on the guild for guidance. Bigger events are typically posted for the general public to see, either in the thread itself or on the front page where the Updates section is located. And Lunar is correct. It usually takes far longer than two weeks for a person to obtain their first Soquili, especially if they are not active in the main thread. While there are opportunities to obtain Soquili throughout the month, there is also a huge demand for them, and the colorists can only provide a certain number of pets before it becomes a ridiculous chore. There are occasionally newbie-only events, so keep a look-out for those. Newbie in this case is defined as people with two or less Soquili, but they are definitely better odds than an event open to everyone.

As far as the guild being wordy, again, check out the front page of the main thread. It has roughly the same information in a condensed format. If you're still confused about something specific, you can always ask for help in the thread. There is typically at least one staff member chatting there, and they're usually happy to clear things up for anyone who is unsure about the rules. If you are new to the B&C as a whole, I would also suggest this thread to give you an idea of what to expect from most shops.  

[SylverStar]

Also you can rp without a Soq.

You can make an indian persona to rp with  

[Graceangel]

I like to suggest to people that if you really wanna make a nitch for yourself as far as rp goes; maybe try to get a familiar since those have become fairly easy to get. then you can rp a little with some people and get to know others. great way to break into this shop.

but really... newbie or not... best thing to do if the main thread is too overwhelming to you is to stalk the services guild. your areas of interest will be sales stable, customs, contests, shop services.. mostly... sometimes the events forum...

like RIGHT NOW there is a newbie basket contest going on  

[Himura Rikuo]

Graceangel

yes I know, thank you! I have entered already!  

[Sirenz]

We will have regular flat sales soon again and more of the Wishing Star happening to give ppl more chances.