[Earning EXP]
Art, literature, and roleplays must be properly submitted to the group to be counted for EXP and activity! This can be done in several ways:
1. Submitting to dA, and then submitting the piece to the group's gallery.
2. Putting the piece in stash, docs, etc. and noting the group.
3. Putting the piece in stash, docs, etc. and following the submission form in the #exp-submissions channel in the Discord.
Remember you must earn at least 1 EXP in a season to stay in the group!
It is not enough to do rumors, rps, art, etc. if you aren't actually earning EXP. This is the easiest way for admins to check activity! We send out several reminders throughout the season, so forgetting to submit or not wanting to is not an excuse- we have several very easy options and count your EXP for you, so it's very simple!
[Submission Rules]
1. Please follow the group's rules about inappropriate/forbidden topics when submitting for EXP! These can be found in Rules and the Plot Guide. Please tag and hide sensitive topics as necessary!
2. Artwork featuring characters not currently in the group is permitted and will count fully for EXP provided they are accompanied by an existing HS character (like family pictures, backstory-related pieces, etc). This piece must be interactive between the former and current characters (ie. you cannot draw two individual fullbodies and expect both to count- it must be clear they are interacting or in a meme). However, you cannot write a piece for a non-group character, briefly mention an HS character in it, and still expect it to count- the piece must be about your HS character with the NPC as a featured character.
3. Hypokits between existing HS characters and non-HS characters will be permitted only if both parents are drawn alongside the kittens.
4. If you commission, ask, or trade with someone to complete a meme or picture for you, that person, as long as they are in the group, will receive the EXP for it. If they aren't in the group, you can still submit it, but won't earn EXP.
5. Backstory characters, family members, etc. not in the group may technically be roleplayed/interacted with once your character is in the group, under the following conditions:
5.1. Any posts made by NPC characters will not count for EXP- only characters in the group will earn EXP with their rp posts.
5.2. Characters must be met on the border of Corondryx- they are not permitted to enter Corondryx, and existing group characters cannot leave it.
6. AU (alternate universe) submissions are permitted, but have their own set of rules to follow:
6.1. Character not currently in a position of power (ie. leader/deputy/head) cannot obtain said position in AU, to avoid confusion.
6.2. Characters may not return to Nandryx in AU once they have crossed over, to avoid confusion. However, you may write about what their life would have been like had they not gone through the door, and have an AU that way.
6.3. Characters may not be aged up or down to enter a romantic/sexual relationship with someone that would otherwise be considered inappropriate by normal group standards.
6.4. AUs depicting child characters as adults may not include them in any kind of relationship, they must be at least adolescent-aged in canon to enter a relationship.
6.5. NPCs are fine, but cannot be the sole focus of the submission. As it is in canon, any EXP gained from RP will be solely from currently-accepted group characters.
6.6. Any AU depictions must be clearly labeled as AU in the submission.
7. All submissions must be clear in which character is being drawn or represented in order to count. Vague sketches with no distinct features will not count for EXP.
[EXP Counts]
[Art]
[Memes, Bases, etc]
• All filled-out meme templates gain a bonus of +5 EXP for completing the meme.
• Making a meme template for group use will earn you 10 EXP.
• Making bestiary references (creatures, group NPCs) for group use earns +10 EXP to your submission.
[Drawings]
Hypokittens (on-base): 5 EXP
Hypokittens (on-base, heavily modified lines): 8 EXP
Hypokittens (off-base/unique lines): Counted normally
Repeated Art (with modifications- ie. different expressions): +3 EXP
[Sketches]
• Headshot: 1 EXP
• Bust: 2 EXP
• Half-body: 4 EXP
• Fullbody: 5 EXP
[Colored Sketches]
• Headshot: 4 EXP
• Bust: 6 EXP
• Half-body: 8 EXP
• Fullbody: 10 EXP
[Lineart]
• Headshot: 8 EXP
• Bust: 10 EXP
• Half-body: 12 EXP
• Fullbody: 16 EXP
[Lined + Colored]
• Headshot: 12 EXP
• Bust: 15 EXP
• Half-body: 18 EXP
• Fullbody: 25 EXP
[Lined, Colored, + Shaded]
• Headshot: 15 EXP
• Bust: 20 EXP
• Half-body: 25 EXP
• Fullbody: 30 EXP
[Drawing Bonuses]
[Simple Background]
(NOT flat colors- but shapes, vague colors, etc.)
+5 EXP
[Medium Background]
(There's some environment, silhouettes, etc. vague shapes might count for this if there's enough detail)
+10 EXP
[Advanced Background]
(Clear environment with detail, rocks, shading, etc)
+18 EXP
[Detailed Background]
(much detail and care added, dynamic setting, unnatural backgrounds with detailed patterns and multiple colors)
+25 EXP
[Painted Bonus]
(Must be clear it was painted unless proof is shown they painted over the lines. Detail shown. Lineless does not count and may be considered lined+colored or colored sketch dependent on style.)
+5 EXP
[Basic Shading Bonus]
(Applies to any sketch, colored sketch, or lined piece that has been shaded- does not stack on lined+colored or lined+colored+shaded pieces.)
+2 EXP
[Complex Shading Bonus]
(Must show a lot of effort and follow fur flow and show a complex environment ex; pinhole lights from trees, ambiance; dependent on style)
+5 EXP
[Full Picture Bonus]
(Requirement of at least 1 lined, shaded, and colored cat and a medium+ background)
+10 EXP
[Active Tattoo Bonus]
(Added when a character's active tattoo has been included in art. Varies based on complexity.)
+2-10 EXP
[Armor Bonus]
(Added when a character's armor or outfit has been included in art. Varies based on complexity. *Small-medium accessories do not count.)
+2-10 EXP
[Primordial Bonus]
(Added when a character's primordial form is drawn. Varies based on complexity.)
+2-10 EXP
[Additional Characters]
Counted normally. Includes multiples of one character in a single piece.
[Gift Art Bonus]***
Only applicable September-January, unless otherwise specified.
(Added when drawing another players character.)
+5 EXP for Sketches
+10 EXP for Lined+
[Artfight Bonus]
(Only available for the month of July and only applicable for artfight attacks against other Havensake characters)
+5 EXP
[Collab Bonus]
(Applied to collaborations between group members. Reward to each member of a collab.)
+5 EXP
[Animation]
Counted normally as above, but with some bonuses.
[Frame Bonus]
(Frames refers to individually drawn images. Stacks per frame. Must have proof of frame count.)
+2 EXP
[Time Bonus/Video Length]
+1 EXP per second
[Art Guides]
Not sure what constitutes a half-body, or wondering if your background is medium enough? Check out the guides below!
[Writing]
[Individual Literature]
Every 10 words = 1 EXP
All literature of 250+ words will earn an extra 10 EXP bonus.
To reward long literature pieces, you gain bonuses based on length. This is added onto your EXP total after we've converted the words to EXP with the method used above (example: You write 1500 words / 10 = 150 + 8 (length) + 10 (complete scene) + 10 (literature bonus) = 178).
250+ words: 2 exp (+10)
500+ words: 4 exp
750+ words: 6 exp
1000+ words: 8 exp
1250+ words: 10 exp
1500+ words: 12 exp
1750+ words: 14 exp
2000+ words: 16 exp
Every 250 words after: +2 EXP
[Roleplays]
Every 15 words = 1 EXP
All roleplays of 250+ words (individual) will earn an extra 25 EXP bonus.
Please note that you have to count YOUR post word count, excluding your RP partners', to claim EXP for RPs.
To reward long RPs, you gain bonuses based on length. This is added onto your EXP total after we've converted the words to EXP with the method used above (example: You write 5 posts that total 1500 words / 15 = 100 + 6 (length) + 10 (finished roleplay) + 25 (roleplay bonus) = 141).
250+ words: 1 exp (+25)
500+ words: 2 exp
750+ words: 3 exp
1000+ words: 4 exp
1250+ words: 5 exp
1500+ words: 6 exp
1750+ words: 7 exp
2000+ words: 8 exp
Every 250 words after: +1 EXP
Notice: We always round based on decimal. If it's .5 and above, it rounds up to another EXP. If it's .49 and below, it rounds down and you don't get an additional EXP.
[Rumors]
Every 43 words = 1 EXP
Please note that you have to count YOUR word count to claim EXP for rumors. The "rumor has it" part of rumors is allowed to be included, which is why the ratio is 43:1 instead of 40:1.
EXP for rumors is not rewarded for compiling, nor do rumors earn a bonus for longevity.
Rumors that were made prior to the IC Fall 110 year (August 2022) may have been submitted during that season (August-September 2022) ONLY for earned EXP.
[Writing Bonuses]
[Finished Roleplays]
(EXP reward goes to all parties who make at least 5 posts.)
+10 EXP
[Complete Scene]
(Requirement of at least 1000 words for individual written pieces- does not apply to roleplays.)
+10 EXP
[Small Compilation Bonus]
(Added to the exp gain of whomever compiles and submits a group RP featuring 1-3 roleplayers.)
+10 EXP
[Big Compilation Bonus]
(Added to the exp gain of whomever compiles and submits a group RP featuring 4+ roleplayers.)
+20 EXP
All works that don't fall into the above categories will be on a case-by-case basis.
[Spending EXP]
To make purchases, members can follow one of two methods:
1. Noting the group.
2. Using the #shopping-center channel in the Discord.
Please note the pinned message in the Shopping Center channel. Only some purchases can be done through the Discord- others must be noted into the group to be done!
[Characters]
[New Character Slots]
2nd Slot: 20 EXP
3rd Slot: 30 EXP
4th Slot: 50 EXP
5th Slot: 70 EXP
6th Slot: 90 EXP
7th Slot: 110 EXP
Every Slot beyond 7 (8+): 150 EXP each
Note: Slots are permanent and come along with the character. If you choose to get rid of a few characters, you keep the slots you bought, no matter how many characters you have. Slots do not have to be filled right away.
[Decreasing Character Cooldown]
Calculated using weeks, not to the exact date. 1 month = 4 weeks; 2 months = 8 weeks.
25%: 25 EXP
50%: 50 EXP
75%: 75 EXP*
100%: 100 EXP*
*New members can only use the 25% and 50% cooldowns to bring in their second character; the 75% and 100% cooldowns are only usable after a member has two characters.
[Character Bypasses a Soft-Close]
These perks cannot be used to bypass hard closes. Kittens bypass soft closes without these purchases.
Closed Tribe: 200 EXP
Closed Branch: 150 EXP
Closed Rank: 150 EXP
Full Package: 400 EXP*
*Full package only used when Tribe, rank, and branch are all closed.
[Stat/Hobby Resets]
Stat reset prices vary based on how many points are being moved.
[Stat Resets]
0-5 Stats: 25 EXP
6-10 Stats: 45 EXP
11-15 Stats: 65 EXP
16+ Stats: 75 EXP
[Reset 1 Hobby]
25 EXP
[Reset 2+ Hobbies]
50 EXP
[Litters]
[Litter Rolls]
[Mateship Discount]
Any litter roll done between a married pairing (in which all parental figures are official mates on the cards with one another) will receive a discount on any litter roll they do together. The mateship must be official prior to the litter roll note is sent. They cannot be done in the same note. Does not apply to litter cooldown prices.
-10% off of every individual's total
[Regular Roll]
Litter is conceived intentionally, with or without the use of potions. The litter is rolled normally by admins. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
150 EXP
[Surrogate Roll]
Litter is conceived on behalf of a parent or parents. The litter is rolled normally by admins. Price is paid (not split) by all parent RPers whose characters intend on raising the litter- not those who surrogate for them.
150 EXP
[Adoption Litter]
Litter is found by parent(s). The litter is rolled normally by admins. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
150 EXP
[Half-Sculpt Roll]
A litter/surrogate/adoption litter roll, where the admins roll the number of kittens normally, and parent RPers are able to choose the Tribe and branch of every kitten. Selections may bypass soft closes- not hard closes. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
250 EXP
[Alternate Half-Sculpt Roll]
A litter/surrogate/adoption litter roll, where the parents pay for the number of kittens they want, and the admins roll Tribe/branch normally. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
1 Kit: 100 EXP
2 Kits: 200 EXP
3 Kits: 300 EXP
4 Kits: 400 EXP
5 Kits: 600 EXP
6 Kits: 750 EXP
[Full Sculpt Roll]
A litter/surrogate/adoption litter roll, where the parents decide the number of kittens they want, as well as every Tribe/branch of the kittens. Selections may bypass soft closes- not hard closes. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
1000 EXP
[Spirit's Choice]
An optional add-on to a full-sculpt litter roll. With the agreement of all RPers and parents, all kittens in the litter will have their Tribes hand-picked by staff based off of the kits' characteristics, just like how it works in-canon. Please read further rules in the Relationships tab prior to purchase, as there is a lot of information on this. Price is per parent RPer, not split. This price is added on top of the original litter price.
+2500 EXP
[Litter Perks]
[Change a Future Kit's Branch]
Cannot be purchased once a kitten receives its tattoo.
50 exp
[Change a Future Kit's Tribe to an Open Tribe]
Cannot be purchased once a kitten receives its tattoo.
50 exp
[Change a Future Kit's Tribe to a Soft-Closed Tribe]
Cannot be purchased once a kitten receives its tattoo.
100 exp
[Add a Kit to a Future Litter]
Only allowed to add up to total of a 4-kitten litter (ie. cannot be used to make a litter consist of 5 or 6 kittens). Must be purchased after a litter is rolled, but before it is born. Price is per parent RPer, not split.
-150 exp (Per kitten)
[Decrease Litter Cooldown]
Cannot be used on a character that just had a litter, only for different characters. See Relationships Journal for info on individual character cooldowns.
Members may only roll 2 litters each in a season. Cooldown will not work past that.
Calculated using weeks, not to the exact date. 1 month = 4 weeks; 2 months = 8 weeks.
25%: 150 EXP
50%: 300 EXP
75%: 450 EXP
100%: 700 EXP
[Leveling]
[Learn a Skill]
1 week cooldown in between skill purchases. Fee does not apply to "free" skills.
25 EXP
[Skill Purchase Cooldown]
Eliminates the need to wait a week between skill purchases; member must still pay the skill purchase fee above.
Submission that mentions/shows the character gaining their new power. Must be obvious what is happening in the piece, no random submissions. Literature must be at least 200w. Pictures must be at least a colored sketch.
[Learn a Soulbond Skill]
1 week cooldown in between skill purchases. Fee does not apply to the first skill on the tree, which is earned upon gaining a soulbond.
Purchase of skill must be done at the same time for each member, with approval of all in the soulbond. Masteries can be done separately.
25 EXP each
[Skill Proficiency Levelling]
No cooldown between purchases. May level as many skills at once as you want. Cost stacks.
Proficient: 25 EXP
Adept: 50 EXP
Master: 75 EXP
[Learn a Hobby]
No cooldown between purchases. Only up to 3 total hobbies.
25 EXP
[Hobby Proficiency Levelling]
No cooldown between purchases. May level as many hobbies at once as you want. Cost stacks.
Proficient: 25 EXP
Adept: 50 EXP
Master: 75 EXP
[Potions]
[Stat-Boosting Potion]
OOC, the potion is purchased with EXP. IC, your characters asks for a potion made by an alchemist.
Limited 1 potion of each type per character.
Strength of Bear (+1 STR): 50 EXP
Wits of Wolf (+1 INT): 50 EXP
Stealth of Mouse (+1 STH): 50 EXP
Charm of Fox (+1 CHR): 50 EXP
Swiftness of Shark (+1 SPD): 50 EXP
Energy of Otter (+5 ARC): 50 EXP
Skin of Alligator (+5 TGH): 50 EXP
[Eye Color Changing Potion]
Must be approved by admins. Must still abide by character creation rules.
Free
[Height-Change Potion]
Must be approved by admins. Must still abide by character creation rules.
Free
[Pelt-Change Potion]
Must be approved by admins. Must still abide by character creation rules.
Free
[Reproductive Organ Change Potion (Temporary)]
Only for use in tandem with kitten rolls. See Relationships journal for more information.
Free
[Reproductive Organ Change Potion (Permanent)]
See Relationships journal for more information.
Free
[Asexual Reproduction Potion]
Only for use in tandem with kitten rolls. Allows for a single character to reproduce asexually, with the potion reacting to their genes and creating diverse single-parent kittens. See Relationships journal for more information.
Free
[Artificial Insemination Potion]
Only for use in tandem with kitten rolls. Allows a singular character to carry a litter with kittens that have DNA not comprised of their own (mostly used in surrogate litters). See Relationships journal for more information.
Free
[Genetic Blending Potion]
Only for use in tandem with kitten rolls. Allows kittens in a yet-to-be-born litter to have DNA from up to 4 biological parents. See Relationships journal for more information.
Free
[Other]
[Tribe Switch or Leave a Tribe]
Must have a good IC reason. Note the group with details for approval. Must be 12 moons to switch tribes. There is no minimum age for leaving a tribe.
Free
[Tattoo Change]
Changing design or adult color. Color must still apply to their rank/branch. Note the group with the form for approval.
Free
[Starstone Power Change]
IC, character offers their stone to a totem in the MoS and the starstone is imbued with a new ability.
50 EXP
[Obtain a Pet]
Pet must be encountered and tamed first, with the slot already in your inventory. See the Bestiary journal for more information.
25 EXP
[Power Branch Switch (Adults)(Open Branch)]
Cat must be 18 moons or older and willingly make the decision to change branches. Can only be used once per character. Cannot be reverted. Skill count resets to 4 (refund issued for purchased skills).
200 EXP
[Power Branch Switch (Adults)(Soft-Closed Branch)]
Cat must be 18 moons or older and willingly make the decision to change branches. Can only be used once per character. Cannot be reverted. Skill count resets to 4 (refund issued for purchased skills).
350 EXP
[True Name Change (Adults)]
Cat must be 18 moons or older. The Spirit will reveal the new name to the character when they are alone. The Spirits cannot force a change, so your character cannot ask for it, but they will reveal to the character if it has changed. Can only be used once per character.
250 EXP