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# '''Submit an Idea Anonymously''': Use our [https://forms.gle/ZuuBY6EjqTrjMNti6 FAQ Form] to make a suggestion; you can include as much or as little information as you like and we'll see what we can do to make it happen. | # '''Submit an Idea Anonymously''': Use our [https://forms.gle/ZuuBY6EjqTrjMNti6 FAQ Form] to make a suggestion; you can include as much or as little information as you like and we'll see what we can do to make it happen. | ||
# '''Open a Discussion with Support''': Contact us in your private support channel to discuss your idea; we' | # '''Open a Discussion with Support''': Contact us in your private support channel to discuss your idea; seriously, it never hurts to ask and we're happy to work with you to find how it best suits the site. | ||
# '''Fully Formed Ideas''': Submit ideas via on-site database forms (listed below) and earn 25c for your contribution! Support is automatically notified when the forms are used; we will review and either approve or discuss | # '''Fully Formed Ideas''': Submit detailed ideas via on-site database forms (listed below) and earn 25c for your contribution! Support is automatically notified when the forms are used; we will review and either approve the submission or discuss any changes with you. | ||
# '''Flesh Out Pre-Existing Content''': Suggest updates to items listed under "Admin" in the database freely through options #1 or #2. You can also contact other players if you have ideas or questions about their submissions! | # '''Flesh Out Pre-Existing Content''': Suggest updates to items listed under "Admin" in the database freely through options #1 or #2. You can also contact other players if you have ideas or questions about their submissions! | ||
=== Before Submission === | |||
Before submitting an idea, please take a quick look through existing resources to avoid major overlap with pre-existing submissions. We don’t expect you to memorize every detail or go through all resources, so no need to spend hours researching - just take a quick look and then reach out! | |||
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== Ownership == | == Ownership == | ||
* Aside from any changes needed for lore consistency or game balancing, players will typically maintain full control over their | * Please note that by contributing to the lore, you also agree that your submissions may be used in events or community activities. For example, if you create a domestic animal, we may feature it in a farming event or sitewide plots; while we strive to respect your original vision, some creative liberties may be taken. | ||
* Aside from any changes needed for lore consistency or game balancing, players will typically maintain full control over their NPCs. For example, if you submit a family, you will have final say in any changes made to that family. Anyone wishing to adopt a character from your NPC family will also need your permission, unless you indicate otherwise. | |||
* In the event that a player quits or becomes inactive, we reserve the right to | * In the event that a player quits or becomes inactive, we reserve the right to continue using their submissions if they are needed to maintain continuity and ensure the lore remains cohesive for other players. | ||
Revision as of 22:26, 20 November 2024
Welcome to the Player Submissions guide! Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about contributing to the lore and story of New Ognos. There’s a lot of room for creativity in Kinship—whether you have a fully formed idea or just a small detail you'd like to add, your contributions are welcome!
Submissions
When it comes to worldbuilding, our goal is to provide players with a structured but flexible environment that they can use as a "jumping off point" for their own ideas!
Players can submit ideas to the site through a variety of means:
- Submit an Idea Anonymously: Use our FAQ Form to make a suggestion; you can include as much or as little information as you like and we'll see what we can do to make it happen.
- Open a Discussion with Support: Contact us in your private support channel to discuss your idea; seriously, it never hurts to ask and we're happy to work with you to find how it best suits the site.
- Fully Formed Ideas: Submit detailed ideas via on-site database forms (listed below) and earn 25c for your contribution! Support is automatically notified when the forms are used; we will review and either approve the submission or discuss any changes with you.
- Flesh Out Pre-Existing Content: Suggest updates to items listed under "Admin" in the database freely through options #1 or #2. You can also contact other players if you have ideas or questions about their submissions!
Before Submission
Before submitting an idea, please take a quick look through existing resources to avoid major overlap with pre-existing submissions. We don’t expect you to memorize every detail or go through all resources, so no need to spend hours researching - just take a quick look and then reach out!
On-Site Databases
The following databases can be found on the site, and players can freely submit additions at any time!
| Database Name | What it's for | Database | Submission Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestiary | Animals of all kinds (mammals, insects, inorganic life, etc.) | Here | Here |
| Crafting Manual | Recipes & blueprints for crafting | Here | Here |
| Deities | Lesser gods, fallen deities, and more | Here | Here |
| Grimoire | Materials for crafting; animal and plant byproducts, minerals, metals, woods, etc. | Here | Here |
| Guilds | Special organizations characters can join for various benefits | Here | Here |
| Herbarium | Plants of all kinds (flowers, vines, trees, etc.) | Here | Here |
| Non-Player Characters | NPCs (free use/adoptable characters) | Here | Here |
| Organizations | Valka Clans, Noble Houses, Religions, and more | Here | Multiple submission forms, visit page |
| Topographium | Areas, including major areas (ex: the Forest) and individual landmarks or Lostholds | Here | Here |
| Submit ideas for new Talents, items, pets, and anything else not covered above through the FAQ Form or this on-site form. You can even suggest new databases! | |||
Ownership
- Please note that by contributing to the lore, you also agree that your submissions may be used in events or community activities. For example, if you create a domestic animal, we may feature it in a farming event or sitewide plots; while we strive to respect your original vision, some creative liberties may be taken.
- Aside from any changes needed for lore consistency or game balancing, players will typically maintain full control over their NPCs. For example, if you submit a family, you will have final say in any changes made to that family. Anyone wishing to adopt a character from your NPC family will also need your permission, unless you indicate otherwise.
- In the event that a player quits or becomes inactive, we reserve the right to continue using their submissions if they are needed to maintain continuity and ensure the lore remains cohesive for other players.