More On ABC's Downfall

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

For those hoping for some last-minute save for the horses made by Awesome Breed Creations, the news hasn't been that great. The only new post in the group was someone saying certain people in the staff didn't know any more than anyone else. 

 

It was also pointed out by a poster that the name of the owner (besides the store account name AwesomeBreed) was no longer showing on search, "Stephanie's SL profile is now showing as 'name is unavailable' " And checking online, that was the case. ABC's Marketplace page was also empty.

 

Taking a look at the ABC store, I noticed some changes. Most of the products up for sale were gone. There was no more hay, no more salt, no more medicine. The place had been cleared out of them. Stepping outside, the groups of horses were gone as well. There was only someone's alt in a skeleton avie, the profile blank aside from a line lamenting ABC closing down. 

Someone in the Newser comments stated there was a notecard being passed around from another noted horse breedable company: Amaretto.

Dear ABC Horse Breeders,

We at Amaretto Ranch Breedables would like to extend our heartfelt condolences for the recent challenges you may be facing with the closure of ABC Horses. Losing a beloved community and the breedables you’ve cared for can be incredibly difficult, and we want you to know that our thoughts are with you during this time.

At Amaretto, we understand how important your breedables are to you—not just as virtual companions but as a creative and social outlet. While we know nothing can replace what you’ve lost, we would like to invite you to explore the world of Amaretto Horses.

As a token of our support and to help you get started, we’re offering you a free starter pack of Amaretto Horses. This starter pack will give you a taste of what our vibrant community and breedables have to offer. It’s our way of welcoming you with open arms and helping you continue your passion for virtual breeding in a new and exciting way.

To claim your free starter pack, contact Avalon Crystal in world.

We would be honored to have you join our community and are confident that you’ll find a warm and welcoming group of fellow breeders to connect with. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Once again, we’re truly sorry for your loss, and we hope to see you in the world of Amaretto soon.

Warm regards,
Amaretto Ranch Breedables Team

 

The poster wasn't so sure this was being done out of the goodness of the hearts of Amaretto's owners, "going through the ABC group to send out notices to people feels really spammy." Another was feeling less about the scriptor who had left ABC and was saying he was thinking of going into business for himself, "The way Sentire sent a farewell and wiped the ABC server of his code is a d*ck move and I for one will not be supporting any of his future breedable endeavours." 

 

As for Stephanie, the only word coming from here seems to be from a small change in her AwesomeBreed profile's "real life" page, a picture saying, "Coming Soon ... A New Era ... Watch this spot for more info!" 

On a personal note, I doubt anyone is buying that comment. It appears more than before that the owner has slipped away, leaving her staff unpaid, and her customers with broken horses.

 

Addition: I was messaged later by someone saying Stephanie's "New Era" picture has been there since 2011. 

Bixyl Shuftan