reward Basics
Prompts automatically grant their Base Reward (listed as the prompt reward). However, if you add more characters, backgrounds, or words than the minimum requirement, you must claim Bonus Rewards manually.
How-to claim bonus rewards
Step 1
In the Submission Comments, list the Base Reward at the top (e.g. "Base: 150 wisps").
Step 2
Clearly list any bonuses (e.g. "Simple BG: +250") and total the values at the bottom (e.g. "150 + 250 = 400").
Step 3
In the Rewards section of your submission, add ONLY the bonus amount. The Base Reward is added automatically!
art
General requirements
- Effort: Submissions must be polished. Mods may reject "farming" attempts (rushed, unpolished pieces significantly below your usual quality).
- Minimum: Flat coloring is the minimum requirement. Traditional art is welcome, but scans or clear, well-lit photos are required. Monochrome or grayscale for traditional pieces is acceptable as long as the values accurately represent the design.
- Focus Character: The focus character must be an existing Faian and fulfill the minimum requirement. For example, if a prompt requires a Fullbody, that specific character must be at least 80% visible.
- Accuracy: All characters must be recognizable. Parts obscured by heavy shadow, light, or items do not count toward visibility percentages.
- Prohibited: AI-generated, stolen, or heavily referenced (e.g. traced) content is strictly prohibited.
Art values
Base
Visible from the chest up.
50% to 79% visible.
80% or more visible.
Bonus
Maximum of 5.
More information below.
More information below.
More information below, doesn't stack*
More information below, doesn't stack*
Art Value Multipliers
Baby form
Multiplier: 2/3
For Baby or Eternally Youthful characters. Growth Prompts are the only exception for this Multiplier.
Onbase Art
Multiplier: 1/3
For consequent pieces on a base created by you. Only eligible to submit to General Art unless otherwise specified.
Commissioned Work
Multiplier: 1/2
The original creator must be credited in the comments, and they cannot submit the piece themselves.
Dynamic Pose
+50 Wisps
To qualify for the dynamic pose bonus, the focus character must be 100% visible and clearly demonstrating active movement or physical tension. This can be done through a strongly curved Line of Motion, as shown in the examples, or simply any extremely unique and interesting pose.
Location of the Month
+20 Wisps, + Seasonal Raffle Ticket
HOW TO CLAIM:
1. Draw a scene in the Location of the Month. The background should be easily recognizable as the featured location, not an afterthought!
2. Upload your piece to the Gallery and select the Location of the Month from the dropdown menu..
3. Include a note the comments of your submission and add 20 Wisps to your rewards section.
The current LoTM can be found in the monthly Newsletter. This bonus is applicable to all prompts, even KC prompts! Have fun exploring the Realm!
Backgrounds
All backgrounds require shading, lighting, and enough detail to look like an environment.
Simple
+250 Wisps
Requires 2 planes and 2 aspects.
In this example, there are 2 planes (midground grass, background sky) and 3 aspects (tree, rocks, flowers).
Complex
+350 Wisps
Requires 3 planes and 4 aspects.
In this example, there are 3 planes (foreground rock, midground rocky terrain, background sky) and 4 aspects (blue crystals, lava cracks, lava pool, detailed rocks).
Planes
Visual layers used to create depth (Foreground, Middleground, Background). To qualify as a plane, the area must be large enough to convey depth (a single object does not count). Characters do not qualify as planes.
Aspects
Individual objects within the environment such as distinct plants, structures, furniture props, etc. Aspects must be colored and detailed enough to be clearly distinguishable. Characters that qualify for the Fullbody / extra Fullbody reward do not qualify as aspects. Things being counted as a plane cannot also qualify as an aspect. Small ambient effects and symbols such as sparkles, exclamation, non-detailed floating particles, etc. do not qualify as aspects.
Animation
This bonus only applies to Fullbody Art pieces, and is added on top of the 150 Wisp base value!
Minimal
+75 Wisps
Tweened or 2–3 frames, a few small moving parts.
Simple
+150 Wisps
3–4 frames, multiple moving parts where frames are substantially redrawn.
Complex
+250 Wisps
5+ frames, basically the entire body is moving and frames are substantially redrawn.
Please ensure that the animated submission is clearly visible in a supported format (.gif, .apng, or video link).
Writing
Writing is also very much welcome in this ARPG! When submitting writing, please include a word count in the comments of your submission, and make sure that mods will have access to view your piece if using Google Docs/external platforms.
Writing values
Writing must be in narrative prose unless otherwise specified in the prompt description.
Base
Minimum word count requirement.
Up to a maximum of 2500 words total.
Bonus
Must play a significant role, maximum of 2.
Incorporate a significant amount of ARPG lore, world setting, or history.