Mall rules and help

Object file

• All object files must be a VRML97 .wrl file. Objects saved as an avatar will not be accepted.
• WRL files must be under 80 KB.

Texture file

• Texture files must be .JPEG, .JPG, .GIF, or .PNG.
• Texture files must be under 80 KB.

Thumbnail file

• Thumbnail images must be .JPEG or .JPG.
• Maximum thumbnail dimensions are 450 × 450 pixels.
• Thumbnail files must be under 80 KB.

Details

• Must have the object name.
• Must have the creators name(s).
• Must have the mall price.
• Must have the limit of the object, or say unlimited if there is no limit.
• Must show the date uploaded.
• Must show the exact object in the WRL file and not misrepresent the object in any way.

Size

• The maximum size of an object is 10 x 10 x 10 meters.
• The scale of the objects should be about 25% larger than real life to appear correctly inside of Cybertown.

Object position

• The bottom of the object must be touching the floor at -1.75 on the Y axis. This includes objects that are designed to be on the ceiling or hung on walls.
• Objects must be centered on the X axis. Center is 0.
• Objects must not extend farther than +1 meter on the Z axis.

Texture

• Objects can only have 1 texture file applied to it.
• Texture files must be in the same directory as the source file. The reference should look like "filename.jpeg", not "/directory/directory/filename.jpeg".
• Textures shall not be linked to an external source.
• It is best to use a base-color of white for textured objects as the colors tend to bleed through the texture and cause it to not look correct. If you intentionally want the color to bleed through, please let the mall staff know when you upload the object.
• Posters/art must be legibly signed by the creator.
• AI created art is permitted so long as it contains no other copyright/trademarked content.

Animation

• Animations shall be off by default and triggered by a touch sensor or a proximity sensor.
• All animations must be able to be stopped on demand.
• The size of the sensor must be relative to the size of the object.
• H-Anim containers are not allowed.

Lights

• Objects shall not contain any directional lights.
• Objects may only use pointlights and/or spotlights if it is necessary to the function of the object. (Example: light fixture, disco lights, candle.)
• The light shall be off by default and use a touch sensor or proximity sensor to turn the light on and off.

Viewpoints

• Viewpoints may only be used when they are inherent to the object created. (Example: a rollercoaster ride, an airplane with controls, an interactive object.)
• Viewpoints must automatically unbind from the user when the user steps away.
• All viewpoints must be named.
• More than one viewpoint may be used when required by the object's basic function.
• Each viewpoint must have a unique name.

Content

• Objects shall not contain inflammatory content.
• Objects shall not contain potentially offensive material.
• Objects that depict or contain imagery of bodily harm are not allowed.
• Weapons or bombs that show gore are not allowed.
• If the object refers to another Cybertown user, that user must send the Mall a message giving you permission to use their name in your object.
• A model's clothing must meet the minimum coverage required in Cybertown.

World Info

• All objects must have world info.
• World info must contain the name of the object, the creator, the price, the quantity, and the date it was uploaded.

In more detail

The Mall website states the same requirement in more detail, and supplies a template.

• Your item's title — The name you have chosen for your creation.
• Your CT nick — If you upload under more than one name, put the name that will be uploading the item here. Use your full and complete CT name.
• Month / year of upload — The current real-life month and year.
• Limited (1/?) or unlimited — If limited, put the limit size here; it should match the number listed on the thumbnail. Otherwise put UNLIMITED.

Optional

• Events — City holds require what event they are for.
• Anything else — Any additional information or credit deemed necessary.

WorldInfo {
  title "Object Name"
  info [
    "Made By: yournick"
    "Uploaded: Month, Date, Year"
    "Limited To: 1/?? or unlimited"
    "Mall Price: priceCC"
    "anything else"
  ]
}

Copyrights

• The 3D model uploaded must be created by you, or you must have permission from the creator to upload it.
• Public-domain material is allowed with limits. A public-domain object must not be the primary model of the object.
• Objects shall not contain celebrity names or their likeness.
• Fan art of copyrighted or trademarked material is not permitted.
• Objects and art shall not contain trademarked symbols or names.
• You must be able to verify that you made an object, art, or texture if Mall staff asks.

Permissions

• An object with two or more creators requires permission from each creator who is not uploading it.
• The creator listed in WorldInfo must match the user who uploads the object unless Mall staff receives permission from the creator.

Miscellaneous

• Poster/Art objects shall not be billboards.
• Entire objects shall not be billboards.
• Polygonal faces on the model should not be drawn backwards. If you need to do this for a certain effect, please let the mall staff know when you upload the object.
• Object shall not create significant lagging in the world due to poly count, shape count, particle systems, references, etc.
• Objects must show creativity and effort.
• No full-size buildings will be accepted. (4 walls, roof, and floor.)
• PROTOS are allowed, but EXTERNPROTOS are not.
• Inlining is not allowed.
• Sound nodes are not allowed.
• Objects that are uploaded shall not be created by a user that has been banned from uploading in Cybertown.
• Maximum 500 instances of an object can be uploaded or stocked at one time.
• A maximum of 5 versions (color/texture) of an identical object may be uploaded.

Public objects

• The object name must not contain any of these characters: [ ] { } ( ) " * < > -
• The price must match the thumbnail and WorldInfo.
• The quantity must match the thumbnail and WorldInfo.
• Upload only up to the limit shown on the thumbnail and in WorldInfo.
• Identical objects may be uploaded only five times with different colors or textures unless the thumbnail identifies them as a numbered series.
• Limited objects may be uploaded only once.
• Posters, wall hangings, and tapestries are limited to one per user per drop.
• A maximum of 500 instances can be uploaded at one time.

Personal holds

Personal Holds — Currently Unavailable.

City and Colony holds

• City and Colony holds are available.
• Cost: 10 CC per item.
• Up to 30 instances use the normal Colony Hold process.
• Before upload, the correct Colony leadership must contact the Mall.
• The message must identify who will create and upload the objects and the event they are for.
• Without that notice, the Mall may not treat the upload as an approved Colony Hold.
• City Hold permission must be requested no earlier than two months before the event and no later than one month after the event.
• WorldInfo must contain the event information.
• A normal Colony Hold of 30 or fewer instances needs no special thumbnail marking beyond normal Mall thumbnail rules.
• A City or Colony Hold can be unlimited if the Mall Manager approves it.

Checked objects

• When an item is checked, its check date is added to it. For example, [0103] means it was checked on January 3.
• The price is placed in the name, such as (100) for 100 CC.
• When an object is rejected, a message is sent to your inbox with the reason.
• Accepted objects are posted on the Mall message board.

Dropped objects

• Dropped objects are listed on the information board with their location.
• Objects are not dropped in clubs.
• Normal drops are Tuesday at 9 AM and Friday at 5 PM, CTR time. Schedule changes are announced in advance.

Re-stocking

• No more than 500 instances of one object can be re-stocked at one time.
• More than 500 total can be re-stocked, but not in one operation.
• You cannot sell more than the amount stated on the thumbnail or item name.

Reuploading

• An unlimited object can return after it sells out and is removed.
• A sold-out limited object remains limited and cannot return as a new unlimited supply.

Art redrops

• One art item can be placed per drop.
• This applies to first drops and redrops.
• When several art items wait for restock, they return one at a time on normal drop days.
• This rule does not limit non-art items.

1. First the object must be dropped and set. This happens after an accept list is posted and a Dropper MD has prepared the drop.
2. Find the object by browsing the stores, or — if it was recently dropped — by looking on the information page to find which store it was dropped in.
3. Check the stock to the right of the price in the purchasable objects tab, to the right of your chat window. If any are left and you have enough CCs, right-click the object's name and select "buy" or "properties".
4. A new window states all the information about the object; scroll down and click "buy" to purchase it.

Buying happens inside Cybertown Revival.

How do I create objects for the Mall?

You have two choices: use an editor such as Vivaty, or learn VRML. See the Create page for examples and links to free resources.

The Create page · Mall tools · Hand-coding VRML

How long before my object is in the Mall?

Drops currently happen twice per week. See the drop schedule to find when your item can drop.

The drop schedule · What happens after you upload

How long does my object remain in the Mall?

Objects remain in the Mall for a maximum of 10 weeks. If a limited item remains at zero stock for one week, the floor model is removed.

Removal, restock and redrops

Can you create more stores?

There are no current plans to add more stores. A new store requires approval from City Council and development staff.

The store directory

What does the Mall Manager do?

The Mall Manager brings new objects into the Mall, helps citizens, answers questions, and handles Mall problems.

The full rules

1. A button on the Mall sidebar labelled MY UPLOADS opens the creator page in a new window, showing your pending and approved objects.
2. MY CATALOG returns you to that page and shows every object you have uploaded that has not been rejected — original name, price, quantity, limit, upload date, and how many sold.
3. PENDING shows uploads waiting to be checked by Mall staff.
4. STOCKED shows uploads currently placed in a store, which store, and how many have sold.
5. RESTOCK shows objects not currently in the Mall that can be restocked — unlimited items, or limited items with unsold quantities. You can add up to 100 at a time if unlimited, or up to the limit if limited.