FAQ

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Inventory in the Account section.
2. Select the item you want to use.
3. Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to feed to your character. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
   • Feeding your character will only refill their health and mana to their maximum. If you feed them additional items, it will not increase their health and mana. 
4. Select Consume Food.
5. Use the Character dropdown to select the character you want to use the item on.
6. Select Use to feed the item to your character.
   • This cannot be reversed!

You have two options to submit a General Claim quest:

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Questboard under the Play section.
2. Select Seasonal Questing.

Alternatively:

1. Go to Submit in the navigation menu and select Submit Quest.
2. Use the Prompt dropdown to select General Claim.

Now you will fill out your information as usual:

1. Use the Submission URL field to link your work!
2. Use the Comments section to add any comments you have about your work. 
3. In the Currency Reward Calculator section, use the Add Subject button to add one of the following:
   • Character (Art) is for any Painted Relics characters featured in your art, including unofficial characters. View the Character (Art) guide for more information.
   • Art Bonuses is for backgrounds, pets, etc. that are not Painted Relics characters. View the Art Bonuses guide for more information.
   • Writing is for written work. View the Writing guide for more information.
4. Repeat Step 6 as necessary.
5. In the Characters section, use the Add Character button and the Character Code dropdown to link all official characters featured in your work. Characters not linked will be graded as unofficial characters!
6. Select Save Draft to save your quest submission and come back to it later, or select Submit to submit your General Claims submission to Staff for approval. If your submission requires edits, you will be notified and given the opportunity to edit your submission. Please note that response times may vary due to Staff scheduling!

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Crafting under the Play section to view your Collected Recipes.
   • Use the tabs to navigate through your recipe book.
2. Choose a recipe and select the Craft button to view the Recipe Details.
   • The Ingredients section will display the items required to complete this recipe. Some recipes require very specific ingredients, while other recipes may allow you to mix-and-match from a selection of ingredients.
   • If you do not have the ingredients to craft this recipe, you will still be able to see the Ingredients section. 
3. If you have the ingredients to craft this recipe, you will see the Your Inventory section. You can use the Item search to filter your inventory for a specific item. You can select a specific Item Category or Selected Items in the Filter dropdown. The results will only include the Item in the item filter unless it is blank. Selecting Selected Items will show you all the items you have currently selected to include in this recipe.
4. Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to use. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
   • Crafting will automatically select available items from your inventory to meet the ingredients requirements. You may change these selections!
5. Select the Craft button to start crafting. Your newly crafted item will be deposited directly into your account. Recipes cannot be stopped or reversed! 

1. Go to Submit in the navigation menu and select Submit Claim.
2. Use the Comments section to add any comments you have about your claim. 
3. In the Characters section, use the Add Character button and the Character Code dropdown to link the character you want to apply the item(s) to.
4. In the Add-Ons section, add consumable items to your quest submission.
   1. Select Show on the Your Inventory section to view your items. You can use the Item search to filter your inventory for a specific item. You can select a specific Item Category or Selected Items in the Filter dropdown. The results will only include the Item in the item filter unless it is blank. Selecting Selected Items will show you all the items you have currently selected to include in this quest submission.
   2. Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to add to the quest submission. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
5. Select Save Draft to save your claimsubmission and come back to it later, or select Submit to submit your claim to Staff for approval.

Step 1: Choose the Quest

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Questboard under the Play section.
2. Choose one of the Quest Categories to view all the quests available in that category. Some quests can be completed without a character! 
   • Some quests require your character to be in a specific location. Most location-specific quests will be in the City Questboard section of the Questboard. Make sure your character is in the right location before you submit your quest!
3. Select Details to view the quest brief and any requirements. This is where you'll find the specific instructions for that particular quest. Make sure you read this carefully!
   • Some quests have prerequisites that must be completed before you can submit the next quest. Make sure to link your previous submissions when submitting these progressive quests! 
   • Some quests are time-limited, meaning you will only be able to submit your work until the deadline. Make sure you keep track of the time!
4. Review the Rewards section to view the default rewards for this quest. These rewards will automatically be awarded when you complete the quest, and do not need to be added when submitting the quest!

Step 2: Complete the Quest

1. Using the quest brief and the requirements for your chosen medium, complete your work with your character. 
   • Make sure you meet the minimum requirements for your chosen medium, listed in the Details for the quest. 
2. Upload your work to an online host so you can submit it! The Gallery is highly recommended, but this could also be Google Drive, Google Docs, Toyhou.se, Dropbox, Imgur, etc. Written work can be submitted directly in the comments section if it isn't too long!
   • Do not use Discord as an image host. Discord image links are only valid for a brief period of time, and we cannot guarantee your submission will be processed within that time. Discord message links may identify the wrong image, and may add unnecessary processing time for Staff.
   • Do not use DeviantArt as an image host. You may link a deviation or sta.sh file, but you cannot hotlink the image itself!
3. Check sharing or viewing privileges for your work! Staff cannot approve what they cannot see, so make sure your work is accessible.

Step 3: Submit the Quest

There are two ways to get to the New Quest Submission screen! The first option is a great way to double-check the quest requirements before you submit:

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Questboard under the Play section.
2. Select the Quest Category for the quest you completed.
3. Select the Submit Quest button for the quest you completed.

The second way is a little quicker:

1. Go to Submit in the navigation menu and select Submit Quest.
2. Use the Prompt dropdown to select the quest you completed.

Once you've selected your quest, you'll need to fill out all your information!

1. Use the Submission URL field to link your work!
2. Use the Comments section to add any comments you have about your work. 
3. In the Currency Reward Calculator section, use the Add Subject button to add one of the following:
   • Character (Art) is for any Painted Relics characters featured in your art, including unofficial characters. View the Character (Art) guide for more information.
   • Art Bonuses is for backgrounds, pets, etc. that are not Painted Relics characters. View the Art Bonuses guide for more information.
   • Writing is for written work. View the Writing guide for more information.
4. Repeat Step 6 as necessary.
5. If applicable, in the Rewards section, use the Add Rewards button to add additional rewards. Most quests will not have additional rewards not already included in the default rewards.
6. In the Characters section, use the Add Character button and the Character Code dropdown to link all official characters featured in your work. Characters not linked will be graded as unofficial characters!
   • Make sure to select your Focus Character to ensure the correct character recieves character-specific rewards!
7. If applicable, in the Add-Ons section, add consumable items to your quest submission.
   1. Select Show on the Your Inventory section to view your items. You can use the Item search to filter your inventory for a specific item. You can select a specific Item Category or Selected Items in the Filter dropdown. The results will only include the Item in the item filter unless it is blank. Selecting Selected Items will show you all the items you have currently selected to include in this quest submission.
   2. Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to add to the quest submission. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
8. Select Save Draft to save your quest submission and come back to it later, or select Submit to submit your quest submission to Staff for approval. If your submission requires edits, you will be notified and given the opportunity to edit your submission. Please note that response times may vary due to Staff scheduling! Timed prompts will be processed provided they were originally submitted prior to the deadline.

1. Select Gallery in the navigation menu.
2. Open the correct gallery for your art. Note that the Featured Art gallery is curated by Staff. Submissions to the Featured Art gallery will be declined.
   • You may only submit a piece of work to the Gallery once.
3. Select the + Submit button in the appropriate gallery.
4. If you are uploading art, use the Choose File button to upload your work.
5. If you are uploading literature, use the Text box to upload your work.
6. Use the Title box to give your work a name.
7. If you would like, use the Description box to give your work a description. 
8. If applicable, use the Content Warning field to provide a brief content warning that will be displayed with the thumbnail in the gallery.
9. If applicable, use the Prompt dropdown to tie your work to a specific prompt. Note that only currently-active prompts are available in the dropdown.
   • Selecting a prompt in the dropdown will not submit your work as a prompt to Staff for approval and rewards!
10. If applicable, use the Location dropdown to tie your work to a specific location.
11. If applicable, use the Add Collaborator button to add collaborators. You may use the Role field to attribute their portion of the work.
12. If applicable, use the Add Participant button to add other users involved in this work. Use the Role field to identify them: Gift for [user], Traded for [user], or Commissioned [by user].
13. Use the Add Character button to add characters featured in the work. You may type their name or character code into the Character Code dropdown to search. Select the character from the list to add them to the gallery entry.
14. If applicable, select the + Gallery Bonus button and select Gallery Reward in the element dropdown.
    • Work submitted to the Gallery must meet the minimum requirements to be scored for shards. 
15. Select Submit to submit your gallery piece to Staff for approval.

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select My Characters under the Account section.
2. Select the character you wish to update.
3. Select Update Design in the Settings section of the sidebar navigation.
4. Select Create Request. If you have already started a Design Update Request for this character, you will be linked to your current Design Update Request.
5. Select the Masterlist Image tab. 
6. Use the Choose File button to upload the new masterlist artwork to the Image section.
7. Select a Thumbnail Image for your character:
   • Use the image cropper to create an icon for your character from the masterlist artwork.
   • To use a custom icon for your character, toggle the Use Image Cropper option. Use the Choose File button to upload the new icon artwork to the Thumbnail Image section. Icons must be 200px by 200px.
8. Use the Designer(s) section to select the designer(s) of this character. This should include the original designer and any additional contributors to the design. Use the + button to add additional rows as necessary.
   • If the designer(s) do not have an account on Painted Relics, you may credit them using the Designer URL field. This field is not required if you have selected the designer in the Select a Designer dropdown menu.
9. Use the Artist(s) section to select the artist of this character. This should include all artists of any bases used. Use the + button to add additional rows as necessary.
   • If the artist(s) do not have an account on Painted Relics, you may credit them using the Artist URL field.
   • This field is not required if you have selected the designer in the Select an Artist dropdown menu.
10. Select the Save button.
11. Select the Add-Ons tab.
12. Select Show on the Your Inventory section to view your items. You can use the Item search to filter your inventory for a specific item. You can select a specific Item Category or Selected Items in the Filter dropdown. The results will only include the Item in the item filter unless it is blank. Selecting Selected Items will show you all the items you have currently selected.
    • Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to use. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
13. Select the Save button.
14. Select the Traits tab. 
15. If applicable, replace traits by selecting the new trait using the dropdown menus.
16. Use the Add Traits button to add new traits. Be sure to select the traits applicable to your character's species.
    • Typically, nothing is required in the Extra Notes field. If you are using a modifier like a Growth Potion or a Shrinking Potion, you can include something like XL Growth or XS in the Extra Notes field.
17. If applicable, update the Character Rarity to match the highest rarity trait applied to the character.
18. If applicable, update the Species Subtype and Species Subtype (Secondary). 
19. Select the Save button.
20. Select the Comments tab.
21. Use the Comments box to list the new traits and the items used to apply them. For example:
    • Shaped Pupil (Uncommon Pupil Potion)
    • Ghost Pupil (Rare Pupil Potion)
    • Moth Wings, Moth Antennae, Gentlewing Plume, Moth subtype (Moth Nectar)
22. Select the Save button.
23. Select the Status tab.
24. Select Submit Request to submit the design request to Staff for approval. The status will change to Pending while it is in the queue.
    • If your design update requires corrections, it will be cancelled, returning it to Draft status and allowing you to edit it. You will be notified that your design update has been cancelled.
    • If your design update cannot be completed even with corrections, it will be rejected. Design updates are rarely rejected.
    • If your design update is approved, you will be notified that your design update has been approved.

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Inventory under the Account section.
2. Select the item you wish to transfer to open the item view.
3. Select the checkbox next to each instance of the item you wish to transfer. If transferring multiple items from the same instance, make sure to adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
4. Select Transfer Item.
5. Select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
6. Select the Transfer button to send the item(s).

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Bank under the Account section.
2. In the the Transfer Currency section, select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
3. Enter the Quantity you wish to send.
4. Use the Select Currency dropdown to select the currency type you wish to send. Not all currencies are transferrable.
5. Select the Transfer button to send the currency.

Only characters and slotsmarked Can be Gifted, Can be Traded, and/or Can be Sold can be transferred. 

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select My Characters under the Account section. If you are transferring a slot, select My MYO Slots in the Inventory section of the sidebar navigation.
2. Select the character or slot you wish to transfer.
3. Select Transfer in the Settings section of the sidebar navigation.
4. Select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
5. Use the Reason for Transfer field to give a brief summary of the reason for the transfer. Some examples:
   • "Gift!"
   • "Trade for art"
   • "Trade for Avilli-001"
   • "Resold for 500 shards"
   • "Resold for $50"
6. Select Send Transfer. Your transfer will be routed to Staff for approval. If the transfer is approved, the recipient will be notified. They may accept or reject the transfer request.

Only pets not attached to characters may be transferred. This is currently the only way to transfer pets; they cannot be added to trades!

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Inventory under the Account section.
2. Select My Pets in the Inventory section of the sidebar navigation.
3. Select the pet you wish to transfer to open the pet view.
4. Select Transfer Pet.
5. Select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
6. Select the Transfer button to send the pet.

Only gear not attached to characters may be transferred. This is currently the only way to transfer gear; they cannot be added to trades!

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Inventory under the Account section.
2. Select Gear in the Inventory section of the sidebar navigation.
3. Select the gear you wish to transfer to open the gear view.
4. Select Transfer Gear.
5. Select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
6. Select the Transfer button to send the gear.

1. Go to Explore in the navigation menu and select Trading Post under the Play section.
2. Select New Trade in the Trade Queue section of the sidebar navigation.
3. Select the Recipient by finding their username in the dropdown menu. Make sure you confirm the recipient!
4. In the Proof of Terms field, enter a link to proof of the trading agreement. This will typically be a screenshot of a conversation. 
   • This is not strictly required, but it is strongly recommended. It is also recommended that you choose a hosting method that will persist, so that if there are questions later about the trade, we can still verify the original agreement. 
5. In the Comments field, enter any comments you have about the trade. This may already be covered by your Proof of Terms.
6. To transfer items, select Show on the Your Inventory section to view your items. You can use the Item search to filter your inventory for a specific item. You can select a specific Item Category or Selected Items in the Filter dropdown. The results will only include the Item in the item filter unless it is blank. Selecting Selected Items will show you all the items you have currently selected to include in this trade.
   1. Select the checkbox(es) next to the item(s) you want to add to the trade. Adjust the Quantity dropdown as necessary.
7. To transfer characters, select Show on the Your Characters section to view your characters. You can select a specific Species or Selected Characters in the Filter dropdown.
   1. Select the character(s) you want to add to the trade.
8. To transfer currencies, select Show on the Your Bank section to add currencies.
   1. Use the Add Currency button to add a new currency to the trade.
   2. Use the Select Currency dropdown to select the currency you want to add to the trade.
   3. Use the Quantity field to adjust the amount of that currency you want to add to the trade.
9. Select Create Trade to create the trade.
10. Review your offer. If necessary, Edit your offer.
    • You may also Cancel the trade at this point.
11. Confirm your offer. Once confirmed, you will be unable to edit your offer. Your trading partner will be notified that they have a new trade to view. You or your trading partner may also Cancel the trade at this point.
12. Once both parties have added and confirmed their offers, both parties must Confirm the trade to complete the transaction.
    • If the trade includes a character, it will be routed to Staff for final approval before the trade is completed.