Player Submissions
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!
Player Contributions
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. Your submissions are part of the foundation of Kinship's evolving world, and we see every idea as a starting point for collaboration. This isn’t a formal gatekeeping process - it's a conversation. We love saying "yes!" and finding ways to incorporate your ideas into the game; whether your idea is fully formed or still a work in progress, we want to help make it fit. If you’re not sure about something, or just want to brainstorm, we're here to chat, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. We want Kinship to feel like your story as much as it is ours, and that means working together to shape it!
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!
Submit an Idea
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 make things work.
- 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 any pre-existing submissions 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!
What if my idea overlaps or conflicts with something?
Reach out anyways! The absolute worst we can do is say "no" - and many times we'd be inclined to say "no, BUT!" instead!
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.