With a dash of creativity and a flourish of paint, any Pet colour can have a matching Companion. Every entry to the Draw Your Own Companion Contest showcased this, and we are delighted to reveal the winners!



In Third place we have a tie between @AceRabbit and @corndog's companions. Respectively they are:





3rd Place Prizes
- Bronze Contestant Trophy
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- A copy of the winner's Companion
- 100,000 IcePoints



In Second place we have another tie between @petshopgirl and @Nati's companions. Respectively they are:





2nd Place Prizes
- Silver Contestant Trophy
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- A copy of the winner's Companion
- 175,000 IcePoints



In First place we have @bibliopossum's companion:



1st Place Prizes
- Gold Contestant Trophy
- Golden Competitor Stamp
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- One copy each of the 2nd and 3rd place Companions
- One Companion Bed
- 200,000 IcePoints



Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to every Terrafrostian who entered and/or voted!

Jacobi still has to figure how to best care for these new critters--he'll let you know when they are available for purchase from his Reserve!

Making a grand entrance, the Tech Xephyr, funded by @Mewtwo, distorts the lingering clouds to appear in a blur of circuits and static! Make sure to keep it entertained, or your appliances may suddenly stop working...



The Tech Xephyr Morphing Potion is now stocking in Port Rakor, along with the other Xephyr colours. It will also be available in the I.C.E Shop until the end of April for 500 IC (or 450 IC if you have a Gold Account).





Who knew germs could be so colourful and cute? The Toon Microbe Plush, Rave Microbe Plush, Phantasmoire Microbe Plush, Dreamworld Microbe Plush, Black Microbe Plush, and White Microbe Plush all funded by @Mongolou, sure are adorable!

These cheerful Plushies can be found in the Plushie Palace, or received as a reward from the Book Quest. A week from now, the Plushie Quest will begin asking for them as well.

Raffle Result

This weeks raffle was won by corndog.

They received 2,295,900 IP!

Trivia Result

Trivvy has a new question for you! Click here to try question #198. Trivia #197 was answered correctly by 22 people!

Game Trophies

First Place, with a score of 378: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 166: CLC

Third Place, with a score of 64: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 82010: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 42620: CLC

Third Place, with a score of 15250: Tapewing

First Place, with a score of 28060: CLC

Second Place, with a score of 9905: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 9680: Quilladin

First Place, with a score of 120: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 105: CLC

First Place, with a score of 1320: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 1060: Viky

Third Place, with a score of 933: k_liandra

First Place, with a score of 77: emanresu, Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 39: Quilladin

Third Place, with a score of 24: TaNi

First Place, with a score of 37950: k_liandra

Second Place, with a score of 2850: Kamisheru14, Quilladin

Third Place, with a score of 2040: CLC

First Place, with a score of 157: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 82: CLC

Third Place, with a score of 60: Kamisheru14

The sun is shining and buzzing fills the air--wait, buzzing? No worries, it's just the Ancient Krittle, funded by @tae, making its way across Terrafrost!



The Ancient Krittle Morphing Potion is now available in Plot Store for 5 Plot Points. It will also be available in the I.C.E Shop until the end of April for 500 IC (or 450 IC if you have a Gold Account)



Don't forget Candy Quest is doubled until March 26th, 23:59:59!

Sketches are in, paint has dried, and the Snow Jars have been returned to storage. It's time to vote for your favorite critter in the Draw Your Own Companion Contest! The winners will be announced March 30th, so be sure to get your vote in before then!





Member of the Month voting for this month is ending soon! Wherever you are in Terrafrost, don't forget to head to the nearest voting booth and cast your vote for Member of the Month (MOTM for short)! Terrafrostians can vote for up to three Users to win 100,000 IcePoints and the Member of the Month Avatar.



Two winners will be chosen each month. One lucky new winner will be honoured with Yet to Win MOTM, for those who have yet to be recognised for their community contribution. Then there is the Free for All MOTM, which includes all members except Staff, for those long-time members who deserve another tip of the hat. For those who have already won MOTM, you will receive the Honoured Member Trophy.



Remember!
- You cannot nominate yourself or members of Staff.
- Do not ask other Users to vote for yourself or other members.
- You may vote for up to three Users per month.
- Send your nominations here!

You can submit your vote any time during the month, and have until the end of the month to do so. Winners will be announced on the first of next month!





Last but certainly not least, sweet tooths rejoice because Candy Quests will be doubled March 24th, 00:00:00 to March 26th, 23:59:59!

You might want to make some extra room in your Ice Cube Collections, because Kolzak has created five brand new Ice Cubes! Each of these vibrant collectibles are inspired by beloved Pet Colours. The Woodland Ice Cube, Mythical Ice Cube, Rave Ice Cube, Toon Ice Cube, and Ice Ice Cube are now all available at Frozen Collectives Emporium. Head on over to snatch them up!



The Space Quest will begin rewarding these immediately, while the Snowman Quest will be asking for them in one week. Be sure to stock up before then if you enjoy doing these quests!

Raffle Result

This weeks raffle was won by Elliesaur.

They received 2,125,800 IP!

Game Trophies

First Place, with a score of 331: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 127: CLC

Third Place, with a score of 86: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 71670: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 60300: SongOfStorms

Third Place, with a score of 36990: CLC

First Place, with a score of 31890: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 4675: CLC

Third Place, with a score of 2705: Loki

First Place, with a score of 120: CLC

Second Place, with a score of 100: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 1229: SongOfStorms

Second Place, with a score of 1068: Kibasama

Third Place, with a score of 1062: Quilladin

First Place, with a score of 93: emanresu

Second Place, with a score of 67: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 43: CLC

First Place, with a score of 6500: k_liandra

Second Place, with a score of 2850: Quilladin, _Gem_stone_

Third Place, with a score of 2040: CLC

First Place, with a score of 169: Quilladin

Second Place, with a score of 160: Dex

Third Place, with a score of 109: CLC

Even old school Pets need a glow-up every now and then. The Groovy Ori is looking funkier than ever, so next time you spot them at the disco, be sure to give them a thumbs up.



If you want to chill with this awesome Pet, you'll want to pick up a Groovy Ori Morphing Potion. Like the Ori itself, this Morphing Potion has received a fresh new design. As always, you can buy one at the Snow Jar Igloo. But if you just can't wait for Gabrielle to restock this Morphing Potion, you can also find them at the I.C.E Shop for just 500 IceCash (450 IceCash for Gold Accounts.) They'll be available there until the end of the month.



Have you submitted your new Companion idea? It's not too late! Draw the Companion you've always dreamed of and submit it to @IcePrincess by March 22nd, 23:59:59 IcePets Time. We just might bring it to life! Remember the companion must be designed to compliment a current pet colour already on site to make them a find friend to have around.



With the addition of the Username Changer recently, we had a question arise of whether or not members had to purchase one to fix capitalization in their name. The answer to this is, no! We are offering one free change for users who need to simply adjust a punctuation issue in their names. Simply create a Support Ticket with the requested change. Logging into IcePets will also now require you to do so with your email instead of username.

If the you do not see the updated artwork, you may have to do a hard refresh (Ctrl + F5 on Windows computers, Command + Shift + R on Macs).

In a swirl of flowers and fur arrives the Fairy Xephyr, funded by @Irissa! This fluffy noodle is always ready to cause some lighthearted trouble, and ask that you please keep their fur clean and brushed (and no, they will not run through fewer berry bushes, they are making art).



The Fairy Xephyr Morphing Potion is now stocking in Port Rakor, along with the other Xephyr colours. It will also be available in the I.C.E Shop until the end of month for 500 IC (or 450 IC if you have a Gold Account).



Have you ever wished you didn't have to travel all the way to the Halipar Jungles just to see the Beauty King? With the new Beauty King Ducky, funded by @Silvy, your wish can come true!

This handsome Ducky can be found in the Toy Trunk, or received as a reward from the Plushie Quest. A week from now, the Space Quest will begin asking for it as well.



Anyone can be a gamer--including the vibrant new Gamer Techie, funded by @corndog! For just a few tasty chips, this Companion will always squeak and cheer for you.

This adorable friend can be obtained via a Jigsaw Puzzle. You'll need all 10 of its colourful counterparts!



Last, but certainly not least, we have the Angelic Freakshake, funded by @Pixie! Don't let its innocent appearance fool you--it's just as dangerously delicious as any other Freakshake!

This sweet treat can be found in Affogato, or received as a reward from the Snowman Quest. A week from now, the Candy Quest will begin asking for it as well.



Need something comfy yet elegant for your wardrobe? You'll love this new line of Togas currently stocking at the Grooming Parlour. They come in three colours -- Red, Black, and White -- so make your pick!



If your Pet wants a fun toy to play with while they're wearing their Toga, you may also want to check out the Toy Chariot. This awesome gadget is now stocking at the Toy Trunk! The Plushie Quest will be giving these out as potential rewards, while the Space Quest will be looking for them in a week's time.



Finally, we'd like to unveil a new exciting read for any bookworms out there. Isles Past is one Book you won't want missing from your Library! You can find it on the shelves of Ralph's Page Turners The Weapons Quest has some extra copies available if you're able to fetch some Items for Cadel, while the Book Quest will begin awarding these in one week!

This has been requested by many Terrafrostians over the years, and the IcePets Team is very proud to announce the Username Changer is finally available at IcePets! We know how important this new addition to the site is for many people and are grateful we can finally offer the option to everyone. This is available in the I.C.E Shop for 1,000 Ice Cash (900 Ice Cash for Gold Account users).



With this new ability, comes some important guidelines. These are subject to change in the future as more feedback and new situations arise. In order to receive a new username you must create a Support Ticket requesting a specific name. If it follows the guidelines listed below, then staff will approve it. They will then instruct you where to send the Username Changer Item, in order to have your name changed. This is done manually by the IcePets Team, so users are currently unable to just use the item and get an immediate change to their account.



Guidelines For Username Changes

A currently used username can be taken if the user:

- Has not logged into the account for three years (1,095 days).
- Has less than four pets
- Is not an account staff feel may cause potential problems with usage, such as - but not limited - to scamming members. This pertains to accounts which may have belonged to well known users at one point. This situation is up to staff discretion.

Note: If an affected user from the above guidelines returns in the future, they may request one free name change to any available name of their choosing.

- If a user is banned and doesn't fall into the staff discretion section, their name is available for use.
- Memorialized accounts will never have their names made available.

When someone changes their username, past forum pings for their account will still display their old username; however, future pings will reflect their new one.

Username Changers will become potential prizes in future giveaways and contests related to usernames to offer everyone a chance to win one for themselves should purchasing one be difficult for them.



Without furtho ado, onto some other news some Terrafrostians may have been waiting for! The winners of the Amourok Cheesy Poem Contest!



In Third place we have:

So once again, love is in the air
And I do wonder how everyone else will fare
Some are able to profess their love,
Shouting loud to the heavens above
Others seem like a stick in the mud,
Stuck in their ways and unable to bud

But not me, I always know who I can count on
And I can wake up with a smile at dawn
After I stretch and grunt and roll out of bed,
I quickly scramble to the kitchen, ready to be fed
My heart beats quickly with anticipation,
There is no denying this sensation

As I seat myself at the table,
I think to myself, man, some people must think I'm unstable
While others are out doting on significant others or making plans,
Here I am, staring at what's between my two hands
It's what my heart belongs to and always brings me to my knees
I can't help it... I love cheese!

Written by @Kenpachi



In Second place we have:

Through the backdoor of my mind
Winter is when you're gone;
Your memory is summer's warmth
That keeps me holding on.

Written by @Lokki



And finally in First place we have:

5 Senses of Love

I hear my heart skip a beat whenever I'm close to him.
I smell his amazing scent all around me as he hugs me.
I feel his unconditional love just for me.
I see him in my life for many years to come.
I touch your lips, and they're so soft and smooth.

Written by @Kamisheru14

What wonderful writers we have here in Terrafrost! Everyone who submitted their poems did such a fantastic job. We thank you for participating.



All three winners will receive a copy of the Cheesy Poems 2023! This will also be restocking in Ralph's Page Turners and a reward from the weapons quest. It will be requested by the book quest in one week!

Our second place winner needs to submit a Support Ticket letting us know if they want a Fairy Snow Jar or a Pirate Snow Jar as part of their prizes!

Raffle Result

This weeks raffle was won by TakoNigiri.

They received 2,159,100 IP!

Trivia Result

Trivvy has a new question for you! Click here to try question #197. Trivia #196 was answered correctly by 30 people!

Game Trophies

First Place, with a score of 106: whereisthend

Second Place, with a score of 87: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 101270: SongOfStorms

Second Place, with a score of 72560: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 40920: Chiitzu

First Place, with a score of 9925: paradigm

Second Place, with a score of 9465: Kibasama

Third Place, with a score of 6855: Chiitzu

First Place, with a score of 130: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 115: whereisthend

First Place, with a score of 1255: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 1192: Kibasama

Third Place, with a score of 977: bibliopossum

First Place, with a score of 80: emanresu

Second Place, with a score of 56: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 44: whereisthend

First Place, with a score of 10150: k_liandra

Second Place, with a score of 8190: Chiitzu

Third Place, with a score of 5060: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 112: tae

Second Place, with a score of 88: whereisthend

Third Place, with a score of 79: Kamisheru14

Do Evil Snow Jars need more love? Have you got the perfect idea for a Space-themed Companion? Well, gather your paints and pencils and tablet pens, because it's time for a Draw Your Own Companion Contest!

Your fluffy (or feathery or scaly or ominous void) creation must match an existing pet colour (e.g. Pirate, Orange, Pinata).

Rules:

Rule 1 - Work must be entirely your own. Please do not trace original artwork or use Google images, but image manipulation of IcePets art to create graphics is acceptable.
Rule 2 - One entry per User.
Rule 3 - While you may use existing IcePets artwork in your submission it must be modified in some way in order to create your idea, not just a one-to-one of something on IcePets.
Rule 4 - Your submission cannot be something that already exists on the site.
Rule 5 - Your submission cannot be identical to other existing Companion designs or ideas outside of IcePets; you may make references to other media with your Companion, but it cannot be an exact copy or a recolour of an existing IcePets Companion. Example: Don't dress your Herji up in a pointed hat, but maybe make a companion with similar fluffy fur instead.
Rule 6 - Art must be kept PG-13. For example, you may show blood, weapons, or mild violence, but not gore or dismembered limbs, etc. All entries submitted must be considered appropriate under the Terms and Conditions of IcePets.
Rule 7 - Keep your entries private and please don't share with other Users!
Rule 8 - Staff reserve the right to dismiss a submission if it is hard to view or appears no work was involved.
Rule 9 - Your entry must be uploaded and sent to IcePrincess by March 22nd, 23:59:59 (IcePets time).

Now onto the fun stuff -- prizes!



1st Place Prizes
- Gold Contestant Trophy
- Golden Competitor Stamp
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- One copy each of the 2nd and 3rd place Companions
- One Companion Bed
- 200,000 IcePoints

2nd Place Prizes
- Silver Contestant Trophy
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- A copy of the winner's Companion
- 175,000 IcePoints

3rd Place Prizes
- Bronze Contestant Trophy
- Your Companion idea made into an Item (and sent to you)
- A copy of the winner's Companion
- 100,000 IcePoints



And for the cherry on top, Candy Quests will be doubled March 10th, 00:00:00 to March 12th, 23:59:59!

Have your Pets been begging for a tasty on-the-go nibbles? Check out these brand new meals at Affogato! The Meh Meal, Glee Meal, and Rage Meal will have them dancing for the rest of the day. These delicious meals will be rewarded from the Candy Quest straight away, but it will be a week before the Space Quest requests them.



Do you feel the Team Contest could use some changes? Or perhaps you like it just how it is? If so we have a poll and a survey for Terrafrostians to offer feedback with! The survey closes March 15th 23:59:59 IST so be sure to get your feedback in by then if you want it considered for the next event!





Some other big news in the world of Terrafrost -- The IcePets Team welcomes two new staff members! @tae is making a huge splash with their creative writing. Meanwhile @MarkiArts has been making a mess with the other artists. We are thrilled to have them on the team. With the addition of these two members, @smallsamoyed has received a promotion to Head Writer. Let's give everyone a congratulations!

Raffle Result

This weeks raffle was won by Airforce.

They received 2,594,700 IP!

Scratchcards

Game Trophies

First Place, with a score of 275: orangesponge

Second Place, with a score of 218: Socinus

Third Place, with a score of 120: bibliopossum

First Place, with a score of 60900: kusarigama

Second Place, with a score of 43580: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 39650: whereisthend

First Place, with a score of 21440: Kibasama

Second Place, with a score of 15890: Madgoat

Third Place, with a score of 7555: Grumps

First Place, with a score of 115: Kamisheru14

Second Place, with a score of 100: whereisthend

First Place, with a score of 1384: bibliopossum

Second Place, with a score of 1351: Grumps

Third Place, with a score of 1112: TaNi

First Place, with a score of 90: emanresu

Second Place, with a score of 62: Kamisheru14

Third Place, with a score of 32: whereisthend

First Place, with a score of 10150: starlightsea

Second Place, with a score of 8190: k_liandra, Grumps

Third Place, with a score of 5060: Kamisheru14

First Place, with a score of 195: orangesponge

Second Place, with a score of 125: whereisthend, Travis

Third Place, with a score of 93: Kamisheru14

With a shriek and a hiss and the cracking of stone, the Mythical Dovu, funded by @Cibola, makes its appearance! This spirited fowl is far from shy--make sure to keep some snacks on you to stay on its good side.



The Mythical Snow Jar is available indefinitely in the I.C.E Shop for 500 IceCash (or 450 for Gold Accounts), so there's plenty of time to save up (or invest in some safety goggles for your soon-to-be Pet).



The stars seem to shimmer with pride as the Scorpio Plush, funded by @AceRabbit, makes its way to Terrafrost. Don't worry, its pinchers are as soft as can be!

This charming little Plushie can be found in the Plushie Palace, or received as a reward from the Book Quest. A week from now, the Plushie Quest will begin asking for it as well.



Next up we have the Slimy Slug Plush, Adorable Black Ant Plush, Adorable Red Ant Plush and the Busy Beetle Plush, all funded by Cowpro! Now you can safely hug critters that are usually too small for cuddles.

All five plushies can be found at the Plushie Palace, or received as a reward from the Book Quest. A week from now, the Plushie Quest will begin asking for them as well.





To lasso wrap things up, we have the Holstein Cowboy Vest, Ayrshire Cowboy Vest, Shorthorn Cowboy Vest, Brown Cowboy Boots, and Black Cowboy Boots, also all funded by @Cowpro! You can find them at the Grooming Parlour.



Is Terrafrost... missing something? A delicious Food? A set of charmingly horrific Plushies? More Crystal Pets? Perhaps an Avatar featuring your favorite Pet (we won't tell the others)? With Feature Requests, you can fund whatever it is your heart desires!

The votes have been tallied, and it's time to announce the winners of Member of the Month (MOTM for short)! For this month's Yet to Win MOTM, everyone congratulate...

@Ame

Thank you for making IcePets a better place!



Next up, the winner of the Free for All MOTM, please congratulate...

@joy3111

Thank you for your continuing contributions to our community!



Both of these fantastic members will receive 100,000 IcePoints and either the exclusive Member of the Month Avatar, or, if they already have it, the Honoured Member Trophy.









While member votes were tallying for MOTM, Staff votes tallied for SOTM, and this month's winner is...

@Shibe

To acknowledge their contributions to the team, we've created the following Item in their honour! You can get this Item once a day by visiting the Staff Page every day this month.


Wizard Orbie





As we move into March, new Items can be found in the I.C.E Shop for the duration of the month! Head on over to pick up the new Chortles and Dot Painting Mandala Coin, along with the returning Polka Dot Audril Plush. Each of these is priced at 500 IceCash (or 450 IceCash for Gold Members)!



Low on IceCash? Don't fret -- we have something for you as well! Consider stopping by the Toy Trunk for the Polka Dot Yo-yo! It'll also be rewarded by the Plushie Quest, and a week from now, the Space Quest will begin requesting it. We're also rolling out the new Lilium! You can find it at the Jacobi's Companion Reserve, though it will not be involved in any Quests.