Waypoint Store

Waypoints are a site reward that turns your in-character writing into fun, optional development perks. They are designed to make contributing to Kinship exciting and easy, whether you want to hand Support a simple idea to implement or create something special yourself.

What Are Waypoints?

Waypoints are unique development opportunities you earn by writing in-character; you earn 1 Waypoint for every 3000 words written. You can spend them on items in the Waypoint Store for perks that may expand the world, unlock special permissions, create new adoptables, or otherwise add cool things to our game experience. You can view your current Waypoint balance here; Support will also announce available balances each month.

What You Can Spend Waypoints On

You can spend Waypoints in the Waypoint Store for a variety of perks and benefits. There is a stable selection of rewards that are usually available and monthly special offers, which may include discounts, limited-time items, or unique opportunities; these are announced alongside monthly balances.

Waypoints can cover things like:

• World expansion (new landmarks, locations, minor factions, cultural additions)
• NPC-related development (matchmaking for marriage or pregnancy that results in unique adoptables)
• Unlocks and permissions (special perks, access to specific options, or support-approved exceptions)
• Additions to the setting (new animal species, plants, tools, local goods, small traditions)

Exact store items can vary over time, especially with monthly specials.

Choose Your Level of Input

Waypoints are meant to make contribution feel approachable. You can contribute a lot, a little, or almost nothing beyond the purchase itself.

A good example is unlocking a new animal species:

• If you want minimal effort, Support can simply release the species into the world and credit you.
• If you want to add flavor, you can provide details like a name, appearance, behavior, habitat, ecological niche, and/or how locals interact with it.
• If you want full creative control, you can develop the species thoroughly with Support reviewing and integrating it.

How much you contribute is entirely up to you.

Where and How to Spend Waypoints

Waypoints are spent in the #waypoints channel on Discord using the template below.

Spending Template

Use this format when you post:

• Item Name: Name of the store item you're purchasing
• Type:
  • Support = Support creates it completely
  • Player = Player creates it; Support reviews and integrates
  • Joint = You and Support collaborate, with you providing ideas or directions and Support finalizes
• Details: Include what you would like to contribute and any special requests.
• Repeat for as many purchases as you'd like to make
• Waypoints Spent:

Quick FAQ

Can I contribute without spending Waypoints?

Of course! Waypoints are an optional layer on top of normal participation -- you can still contribute through the usual forms, and will receive the usual coppers or rewards.

Do I have to spend Waypoints right away?

No, you can save them and spend when something catches your eye, especially during monthly specials, until version 8 launches; you'll receive advanced notice when Waypoints are about to expire.

If Support makes something for me, do I still get credit?

Yes, purchases are credited to the player who spent the Waypoints (and any collaborators).

What if I buy something but don't have details in mind?

That's fine! Enter "Type: Support" to have it drafted on your behalf, or "Type: Joint" to provide any ideas you have and Support will finalize.

What if I want something that is not in the store?

You can ask in #waypoints. Support may say yes, propose an equivalent store option, or suggest waiting for a monthly special.

What will remain available every month?

The following rewards are stable offerings that can be picked up any time:

• Gift a Waypoint
• Currency Conversion
• Found a Settlement
• Natural Landmark
• Local Organization
• Standard NPC
• Docile Creature
• Hostile Creature
• Beneficial Plant or Fungus
• Dangerous Plant or Fungus
• 1 Month Extension
• 4 Month Extension

The remaining 67 rewards (as of 1/19/2026) will be made available in random batches of 12 each month.