#hi i let the adhd win 👍

[animal-jam-shitposting]

COMPILATION OF EVERY ANIMAL JAM CLASSIC INTRO

(thank you to @toneinaflat for finding the first two videos!)

0. Beta Testing

i don't know what introduction (if any) was used during beta testing! (beta testing happened from ~march 2010 (closed beta) to september 8, 2010). i think it's probably the introduction shown in #1, but if you have any more info, please let me know!

1. Liza in Jamaa Township (original)

video posted october 1, 2011

started: either beta testing (march 2010-early september 2010) or the official release of the game on september 9, 2010

ended: some time between october 18, 2012 and december 14, 2012 (likely closer to december 14)

this is the original intro to animal jam! it shows liza around the mira statue in jamaa township, where she explains some background lore of jamaa (about mira especially), and some in game functions: moving, changing animal colors, getting achievements, and checking your gems. it's the earliest version of the lore, where "alphas" are called "shamans".

2. 3d Liza in Jamaa Township (update)

video posted december 14, 2012

started: some time between october 18, 2012 and december 14, 2012 (likely closer to december 14)

ended: february 6, 2014

this is an edited version of the original intro. it uses a new, jarringly 3d looking, model for liza, and has an updated introduction to the lore. liza's beginning explanation of mira is replaced with the "return of the alphas" cutscene also shown in the blue heron intro, and the "shamans" were renamed to "alphas". otherwise, this intro is identical to the previous

3. The Blue Heron

video posted february 6, 2014

started: february 6, 2014 (jamaa journal announcing it released on this date)

ended: january 23, 2015

this is the first major change in introduction! the player spawns in on a ship named the blue heron, that is modeled after mira. liza is piloting the ship, and gives you an introduction to jamaa. she introduces you to some in game functions: moving, changing color, checking your gems, and buying from shops. she also gives the option to "Learn about Jamaa's history", via watching the "return of the alphas" cutscene. at the end, the boat pulls in front of jamaa township.

fun fact: this was the only introduction that you could access without making a new account! when this introduction was released, they added an option in the settings to do this tutorial! (shown in the video, i actually couldn't find a video of this tutorial that started from the create an account screen). this option was removed an unknown amount of time later

4. Peck Intro

video posted january 23, 2015

started: january 23, 2015

ended: never 👍 (this is the current intro)

this intro changes the alpha greeting you from liza to peck. the player spawns into a long, forest-y room, and is greeted by peck. she takes you over a bridge to see a bunch of randomly generated animals that are spamming emotes and bubble chat phrases. she introduces you to some in game features: moving, changing color, using emotes, and checking your gems.

fun fact: from november 2016 to march 30, 2017, completing this tutorial would send you to the welcome party, an edited version of the jam session party that has other new jammers whose accounts were just created (if there were any online then....). this party had a singular clothing shop, the same "Clothing Shop" (literally its name) as the one on the blue heron. the end of peck's dialog in the main room is slightly changed to reference this party

BONUS: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TUTORIAL?:

after almost all of these intros, you spawn in jamaa township.

at first, completing the original intro would just spawn you in the middle of jamaa township and open up the jamaa journal and daily spin

but then, sometime before october 18, 2012*, the ending was somewhat changed. now it showed the avatar walking from the mira statue area to the middle of the town, and then the player was given this screen:

* why this date specifically? because this video of someone being mean to liza during the intro shows this new ending, and was posted on that date

however, i am almost certain that this was actually implemented on march 1, 2012; because that was the date that the loading screens were changed to their new (and current) format (date gotten from the animal jam wiki)

this end screen stayed for a while, but was minorly changed for the blue heron intro, and stayed that way for the first few years of the peck intro— "explore jamaa" was changed to "go on an adventure":

also, in the blue heron intro you're seen running up from the bottom of jamaa township (from the body of water where the boat dropped you off!). this is kept for the peck intro, although that direction doesn't make as much sense from that one.

when the welcome party existed from november 2016 to march 2017, the peck intro would lead to that party, but then the party had a path leading to jamaa township, in this same fashion. (video of this)

however, once the welcome party left on march 30, 2017, it seems this screen did too. because now, after the tutorial, the player automatically spawns in their den, where peck's den tutorial starts... guess our choice is made for us! (video of this). this date also marked the change in the items that a new jammer has from the get-go: originally new jammers got a sturdy table and a blue rug, but past 3/30/2017, new jammers get a rug, table, small window, chair, couch, lamp, and houseplant

speaking of den tutorials, a brief note:

ever since the peck intro, peck has always done the den tutorial. but i did read somewhere in my research that liza did the den tutorial beforehand— but i haven't found any pictures or videos on it, so you'll just have to take my word on that (if any of you have any pictures or videos of the liza den tutorial, or even a post talking about it, please send it to me!)

this has been information on every animal jam intro, thanks for reading 👍

[that-foul-legacy-lover]

OH I got another idea. Now I'm not sure if you can relate or what you wanna do with this one but I just had to share the lil brainrot, sorry :'3

Legacy + adhd s/o who literally cannot sit still for five minutes (unless it's the sacred cuddle time).

It would be so chaotic in the best of ways because his s/o would unintentionally mirror his base instincts so good.

Jumping from fiddling with whatever caught our attention to the next one? Mhm, yeah.

Hiding in random spots/climbing up in random places? Yep.

Play fighting because pent up energy? Yep yep!

Taking every chance possible (when out in open spaces) to happily run around in nature until worn out? Yep yep yep, that's us. :D

Being happy little moth monsters together (at least in spirit lmao).

I call it the Cat Instinct, when it hits it hits 👍

this is SO CUTE you would run in circles together

as someone who has an obsession with climbing to high places, i'm latching onto that specific bullet point: you and Foul Legacy climbing trees together. there must be big trees in Liyue somewhere that can bear his weight (if anything you can go climb the big tree where Azhdaha is sealed. he won't mind, Zhongli asked permission first) and you two just love climbing onto the branches as fast as you can, seeing who can get to the top first. nine time out of ten Foul Legacy lets you win, because he both loves seeing you smile victoriously and also prefers to be slightly below you in case you fall, so he can catch and swoop you back to the ground. of course if this does happen, you immediately climb onto his shoulders and ask him to fly you around instead so you can be even taller

you make a habit of running around outside in the evening, somewhere in the fields away from the city so Foul Legacy won't be seen, pouncing on each other and play wrestling until you both collapse onto the grass together, staring up at the darkening sky. if Legacy still has some energy left, you'll raise your arms up and ask him to toss you in the air and carry you around so you can hug his neck while giggling. you're calm right now, since you're in snuggle mode, so Legacy carries you home and promptly curls up with you in his blanket nest, nudging your cheek and purring. the next morning you're full of energy again, happily running around to complete your chores, and Foul Legacy couldn't be happier

[brandnewhuman]

hi,, could i request a matchup?? OK sorry if this is in the wrong uh area i've never requested anything or anything like that before 😅 also i love all your works they are so good 💪💪💪 ok back to the thing--i use he/it pronouns and am....way too gay im 5' 3" and kind of on the smaller side, but i get told a lot people thing id be taller idk why lol

i have shaggy like golden-dirty blond hair (dyed/and my roots are starting to grow in) that usually a complete mess and i have very choppy bangs, my eyes are hazel and i have olive skin and i always seem to have bruises and cuts on me--as well as light freckles on my face and shoulders, i love rainy weather and cold weather although i get cold easy and like collecting things and cinnamon raisin bagels

i kind of dress like a trashy punk/skater, or like jay and silent bob (who i love) im obsessed with slashers and big men in general, i am the shy->obnoxiously extroverted person and have ADHD,,, i don't know how much im supposed to write im sorry if this is too long 🥲 i also listen to old punk and like 80's--00's hip hop and am hypermobile 👍 again sorry if this is too long--i am addicted to sugar and sometimes forget too eat ,, i am an insomniac and binge shows and movies (which i'm obsessed with movies)--ok im gonna stop it now before this gets super long

THANK YOU ❤️ i love your works and everything so make sure you're staying hydrated and rested and happy !!! 👍👍

I paired you up with...

♡Brahms Heelshire♡

THANK YOU FOR BEING SO NICE OMG. 

The way this man would be always plating kisses on every cut or bruise you get. He would even draw smiley faces on the bruises so they look more pretty just to make you smile. 

Good fucking thing you love rainy days and cold weather cause that's all you will get if you live with brahms. He would never allow you to light up the fireplaces but he would lend you his sweaters or always wrap a blanket around you if he sees you're getting too cold. 

The more I read your description the more it makes sense to pair you with brahms. Like you he too enjoys collecting things, especially your stuff so yeah there's that. His room inside the wall is full of things he has acquired over the years either by stealing them from his nannies or by asking his parents to buy them for him. 

He would love your whole aesthetic and vibe so much cause he's used to either old fuckers who are boring as fuck  or really bland people who don't do much around. He needs someone energetic and full of life to make him feel less dead inside you know? He would love to listen to everything you want to talk about or to do fun inside activities together. He hates to get bored so you're like the perfect partner in crime. 

Brahms strictness with rules would be really helpful with the whole skipping meals things, he would remind you to always eat or would convince you to eat with him. I don't  know how good he could do to you about the sugar addiction but at least he would never let you starve so that's a win to me. 

This horny wall troll is always fuckin up his sleep schedule or he's following the rules so precisely he would force you into have a sleep schedule too. Either way he's always doing everything together so whatever he's feeling would have an effect on you too, that means he would either keep you company or help you to fall asleep with him.

This matchup made me think about this song: