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The Hunt Goes Ever On - Event Extension!
Posted 6 days ago :: Last edited 6 days ago by Wisparia
What a strange year it is, while the expectation is autumn to roll in and greet us with it's bright colors, it looks like summer is sticking around just a little longer!
THE TREASURE HUNT CONTINUES
While the Summer Treasure Trove Event was initially intended to only last a month, I asked if an extension would be appreciated and a resounding 100% of people who voted gave me a yes, so the summer treasure trove event and all of it's counterparts will be around for another update cycle!
With this slight change, we'll be postponing most of the updates intended for september to october in order to allow the extra time and focus on the treasure hunt.
It may take some time tonight for all of the quests to reflect their new dates and
If you're looking for all the summer event details, check out the event info here!
Good luck hunting!
mORE TRAITS ?
We might be postponing most of the updates, but that doesn't mean you dont deserve new traits!
September is usually the month of the avilli, so I only felt it was right to give you more avilli traits.
Traits
Avilli Overlap Ears
Avilli Earless
Avilli Winglet Ears
Avilli Swordtail Plume
Be on the Lookout
With the extension pushing back some updates you'll have to wait a little longer, but there are plenty of things to be excited about just around the corner...
- Additional Relic Lore and New Relic Quests
- Updating Magic Quests and Attunement System - More streamlined to gain your magic!
- The next chapter of Questlines - Ready to see how the stories unfold?
- Updated Foraging System
- Extreme Crafting Updates
- More Site Games!
And I wonder what these are...
Monthly Raffle
The winner of the last raffle is AuroreChaton! Congratulations!
The Sea Keepers Pearl will be on it's way soon!
Even though we're still in summer for a month, how could we not dip our toes into the traits found in autumn?
September's raffle is up for a Mutation Potion!
A note from wisp
Hello!
This time the update is a little one, but I wanted to make sure I left enough open so you an focus on the extra time for the event! Don't worry though you'll get plenty of new content to play with next month! We're hard at work on a lot, theres a lot of moving parts, a lot in the works, but a lot thats ready and waiting!
A lot of my time lately has been spent taking a step back and looking at the layout of Painted Relics. Does it deliver the feeling that I want it to? Where could it be improved? And ultimately where can I make it even better for both desktop and mobile users! I am always striving to keep making this place better and better with each update and I've got some new changes I've been putting so much time into that I think you'll be quite excited about! It's almost ready and I'm looking forward to getting to share it with you soon!
As always thats for sticking with me! We're building something special together and your support in me and the team building this little world means everything to me.
- Wisp ♥
Get Involved!
If you're not part of our discord community, you're missing out!
We have a discord community where we can hangout and chat, talk about our characters, stream (sometimes with sneak peaks!), host extra activities and lots more!
Join our discord!
Or check us out on Toyhouse!
Mid Month Update - Maps??
Posted 3 weeks ago :: Last edited 3 weeks ago by Wisparia
Treasure Trove Map
Still looking for those map pieces and want a quick way to check your progress?
Or have you found them all and are ready to turn them in?
Check out your Treasure Trove's progress!
This will allow you to claim your reward for finishing the map automatically!
That isn't the only map out to hunt for though...
The WilderWyld Hunt
Now thorugh your explorations in the wilderness, you might uncover peices of the wilderwyld map!
You can checkout your map progress here, and upon completion of the map you might uncover something truly special!
August Update - Treasure Hunt Returns!
Posted 1 month ago :: Last edited 1 month ago by Wisparia
It’s the last month of summer and interesting rumors abound about buried treasure… before the season ends, you may want to check out what’s going on in Ardglass! I hear Captain Ravinger’s ship has docked… perhaps he’d like to talk with you?
THE TREASURE HUNT RETURNS
Ah, Ardglass! A city of hopefuls seeking their fortune, eager and open, the scents and sounds enticing them like an angler’s lure. Many come to the city with fat purses full of shards and a sweet naivete the darkness has yet to touch. The port town accepts all comers with a springtrap smile– its winding streets smell like fresh bread and sea salt, its shadows lay in wait. Too many hopefuls find only ruin, but that isn’t your story, is it?
The port is bustling today, commerce unfolding like a tapestry. Trade ships blow into harbor, the wind sighing against their sails. Colorful flags snap, weaving a story of merchants, pirates and fences. It’s an uneasy coexistence, the watchful eyes and unsavory looks easy to miss for the uninitiated. Couriers bob and weave along the docks, carrying messages, shards and cargo. The city is alive, and its beating heart might very well be the port, ferrying life through Ardglass.
A familiar ship sits nestled in its slip, captain and crew hoisting barrels and crates out of their hold and onto the dock. Ill-begotten goods, most likely! Ravinger’s tasseled ears are easy to pick out in a crowd, and he notices you just moments after you spot him.
“Would ya’ look at what the fellkei dragged in! Don’t just stand there gawking, either help or get outta the way!” The captain grunts, sending another barrel of loot off the deck’s edge, head popping over the side of the ship. His nose twitches.
“That French’s Toast I smell? You better have brought enough to share!” Ravinger grins, but something in that smile lets you know he means it. It’s lucky that you do, in fact, have enough to share! Phew!
Good food greases all wheels, and after a tasty treat and some more cargo shifting, the captain’s attention is all on you. “Come’re,” he instructs, gruffly. “You’re lookin’ like you want a job. You do, don’t ya’?”
At this point, you may not have a choice in the matter. The pirate gestures towards his cabin, and once inside, you find that nearly every surface within is covered with maps. Ravinger huffs from his nose, flipping the corner of one with his claw.
“Here’s the deal,” the captain starts, sharp gaze fixating on you. “Got a lot of leads to check out, and not enough bodies to do the checkin’. You help me, I make sure you get a share. You follow me?” He gestures broadly at the maps. “Treasure’s out there, an’ it’s got our names on it, don’t it?” He pauses, giving you a significant and pointed look. “You in?”
Once again, you get the feeling that you may not really have a choice, and that perhaps you should simply agree… you’ve glimpsed the maps now, after all…
“You know what they say about idle claws,” Ravinger adds, with a smirk and cheeky wink. “They’re really good at scratchin’ backs, eh?”
There’s treasure to be found, and Ravinger needs your help finding it all! The pirate has promised you a cut of the spoils for any you manage to find– with treasure hidden all over Kyvalore, how hard could it be?
Ready to dig in? Head over to the Event Questboard and get hunting, you may even find some new summer goodies in your search!
Good luck!
Finish 3 or more summer event quests and submit a claim to receive this years summer badge!
(Please note that not all event quests reward treasure chests! Make sure you check the rewards so you can work on what you want to work towards most!)
Site Changes & Updates
What else have we been up to?
Let's take a look!
FAQ
The FAQ has gotten a fresh face, with all of the questions getting refreshed, updated to be more accurate, as well as having much better functionaliy in order for you to find the most helpful information as best you can!
Check out the updated FAQ here!
Give our lovely Sea a big thanks for spearheading this project!
STAT AND LEVEL UPDATES
Stats and levels have undergone even more changes!
There's still a bit more that I need to adjust and fiddle with to get it working just right, but you should be able to check out your Stat Information pages from your character in order to see your stats.
If you're feeling low on mana... Have you tried using a potion directly?
Potions and food are now automagic! Recover your characters mana or health automatically directly from your inventory!
Do note that they will only ever recover up to your max health, so kep an eye on which ones you use, I'd hate for one to feel wasted!
CRAFTING UPDATES
The Crafting system is getting some updates!
There's been some visual changes to the crafting page, with plenty more to come.
I'm working on making the crafting page the cutest and best recipe book you've seen, but making that work on mobile reliably has been an adventure to say the least!
Over the course of this month you'll notice more changes as I add it to the site so me and the other staff can make sure it's displaying well on all devices.
Crafting isn't just changing visually though... There’s so much still happening behind the scenes, we’re hard at work making tweaks and improving the system for everyone. Stay tuned, many changes are still in the works! We hope to share more with you soon about upcoming recipes and improvements.
Dress to Impress!
All Kyvalorians can now strut their stuff and show off their latest fashions in an all new Outfits tab on masterlist entries! To add an Outfit image for your characters, please submit a Design Update with them in their best ‘fit!
shard rewards and cost adjustments
This is a big one, and I understand that changes to costs of items in the game and shards rewarded can be a hard change, but we are working on some changes of shards in order to better balance the game further!
As we add more items and systems in the game it became obvious that the shards and items you can resell that you gain through activities and events was causing shards from quests to feel less worthy! While I am stand firm on my stance that I want the game to be accessible to anyone, even those that dont have the time to write or draw, I want those that do take the time to complete quests to always feel that their efforts are worth it.
The cost of some items, gear, and all pets are increasing.
It may take some time adjustments here and there for us to find the comfortable ground for them, but hopefully we can iron this out quickly.
What this does mean though is that the value of your writing and art is going up! Approvals of your quests will be paused for a couple days to allow me to make the adjustments to shard rewards, but from here on out you will be receiving more for the quests you complete!
I will be sure to post the updated guide and the new values for you as soon as they are ready.
Traits
I’m still working on the overhaul of our existing trait images!
Many are done, but I’ve been unable to settle on how I want them to look and therefore many have gone through several renditions behind the scenes.
While you'll still see more slowly sneaking their way into the encyclopedia, let's look the ones that are new this month shall we?
Avilli Heart Horns
Avilli Kitty Tail
Voxibell Shaped Manabone
Voxibell Nubbin Tail
Voxibell Curl Tail
Gotta Catch Em All?
Trying to get all of the items that have existed in the game and want to easily see what you've gotten?
Check out your Record Book!
You can see what items you've obtained in the past, and which one's you have yet to collect!
The record book can always be accessed from your profile or under Explore -> Account!
Since the beginning of the game we've had a lot of item adjustments, and with that no longer need boxes for various things like recipes and gear, so over the next few weeks we will be working on tidying up unneeded items.
Speaking of collecting them all though...
Some new items are now discoverable in your forages in the wilderness!
Additional MINOR Updates
- Profiles have gotten minor adjustments to flex better on mobile devices!
- Shops now have categories on the shop page to stay better organized and informative!
- Magic Bond is changing to Attunement! Temporarily both will be displayed on character profiles but Magic Bond sections will be removed with future updates, just wanted to make sure the new system worked first before removing!
Be on the lookout
We still have so much more in store and we're ramping up for something big...
I wonder who they are?
More Updates Just around the corner
- Additional Relic Lore and New Relic Quests
- Updating Magic Quests and Attunement System - More streamlined to gain your magic!
- The next chapter of Questlines - Ready to see how the stories unfold?
- Updated Foraging System
- More Site Games!
Monthly Raffle
The winner of the last raffle is AuroreChaton! Congratulations!
Avilli-178 has safely traveled to your account.
A Sea Pearl is up for grabs in August’s Raffle! Get your entries in by September 10th at 5:00pm to have a chance of taking it home!
A note from wisp
HELLO MY LOVELY FRIENDS
It's been SO much work behind the scenes and I feel like we're finally able to start showing the fruits of our labor. I'm looking forward to each step of the way and while there will be some bumps there's so many fun things I have a hard time not spoiling already!
While I've spoken about a big exciting event coming when I'm finished with some systems and predicted aug/september depending on how this month goes it may have to get moved to october? At this point I see no reason to release it prematurely if I happen to get stuck on a site bug or something happens that causes me to fall behind on my trajectory. I will do my best to keep you waiting for this as little as possible, but I want to make sure that the finished product is truly what I set out to deliver, and hope that these little updates (and sneak peaks!) help keep you entertained while I work on giving you more of what I mean for Painted Relics to be.
As always thank you for being here, reading this long post and being excited about the next step of Painted Relics! I am always so proud of our little community and look forward to the grand things we will build together in the world of Kyvalore.
- Wisp ♥
Get Involved!
If you're not part of our discord community, you're missing out!
We have a discord community where we can hangout and chat, talk about our characters, stream (sometimes with sneak peaks!), host extra activities and lots more!
Join our discord!
Or check us out on Toyhouse!
July Update—New Raffle & Shop Rollovers!
Posted 2 months ago :: Last edited 2 months ago by SeaCrestWe have a quiet little update for you all this month, as Wisparia is traveling. Fear not, you'll see some shiny new stuff coming in the August update!
Shop Rollovers
Fern has some new flora in stock over in the Botanist's Shop!
Athalie has new friends for you to take home over in the Pet Shop!
And of course, Rhea has found some new and interesting wares for you to peruse at Rhea's Scavenging!
Site Changes & Updates
You may notice that the FAQ looks a little different! We've switched over to a new format, but it's going to take a little bit to get all the questions moved over and updated to reflect the most current information. If you have a pressing question, please feel free to reach out in the Discord server!
You may have noticed that there's a Stats Information page on each of your characters now! There are some display issues between the main character profile and the Stats Information page that we're still working on. For now, please note that sometimes we're having issues giving and taking stats, including health and mana! We won't stop you from completing quests, but please bear with us if your character is affected by this issue. Thank you!
Monthly Raffle
The winner of the last raffle is foxfetti! Congratulations!
Your Sea Keeper's Pearl has been delivered.
July's raffle features a lovely design by sardoniczero! Get your entries in by August 10th at 5:00pm to have a chance at winning them!
Keep in Touch!
Find us on Discord to hang out, chat about characters (or plans for characters), share art, and more!
You can also find us on Toyhou.se!
Summer Update - Layouts, Items, and More
Posted 3 months ago :: Last edited 3 months ago by Wisparia
Summer is here! Kyvalore is bustling with summer markets, traders and travelers, pukara are out on the shores once more basking in the heat, and the seas call to many for adventure!
With summer comes summer quests and of course we have much to share about site changes and updates while we work on the major updates!
June & Summer Season Updates
As many of you know we are still on a big event freeze while I rework systems and make everything cleaner, easier to understand and better for both staff and players to get involved, but that doesnt mean summer isnt here!
The summer shop will open later this summer with it's usual summer goodies, but you can start on those summer quests now!
All locations have been updated with summer quests, as well as the new seasonal quests are here! These quests will stick around till September 10th so you've got plenty of time to get out there and explore.
As for June updates, the shops have rotated their stock! You'll find that Rhea, Fern, and Athalie have changed up their stock again so be sure to swing by the marketplace to see what they have!
Site Changes & Updates
AND NOW FOR THE UPDATES
This is really where a lot of our time has been spent, but I'm so excited to talk about what's already been done, and give sneak peaks of what's to come! We'll take each bit in sections so I can make sure I address the different points.
CHARACTER PROFILES
Character profiles have gotten some adjustments! Mainly ones that should help the mobile experience more, but should help things be a big cleaner and show off your characters even better! Badges and Inventory are now in tabs on the character's page so you can show off the cool badges they've obtained. WOuld be really great place to show off all of the upcoming badges too...
GUIDES
Staff has gotten a little burnt out on guides! It's a lot of words and not fun content so we haven't made much headway on these, but dont fret! These are still in the works, just shifting gears to work on something else to keep the brain juice flowing! FAQs, Updated Guides, and Updated New Player quests are still in the works!
STAT AND LEVEL UPDATES
Stats and Levels are changing! There's still some more adjustments in the works and some pages havent been finished getting their makeover, so you might accidentally stumble on a broken stats page, but stats have a new look! If you're looking at your character's page for their deeper stats info, click on Stat Information on the sidebar! From here you can still find the more in depth information and level up stats when needed.
Character levels and stat points DO work a little differently now though and we're still ironing out some kinks in the system, but you'll also notice that quests dont grant the same xp or stats that they used to, but this is intentional! We're working on a better new stat system that will feel more natural to both staff and players!
With these stat changes one thing has been removed and that is user levels. It was a far underused feature that I felt the same kind of rewards to players for playing the game could be given differently and more intentionally.
Traits
More trait time!
I'm still crunching away on traits, Voxibell traits are basically done, I'm just making some minor edits and slowly separating my master file into the images to load in for the traits! You can still follow along with this progress by checking back in on the Voxibell Trait Index page, but expect all of the voxibell traits to be swapped over to the new bases in the next two weeks!
I would even recommend checking in on the avilli guide to find yourself some peaks at the new examples as those have begun getting made and will be making their way onto the site soon!
As previously stated, some of the traits rarities, descriptions, and specifications are subject to change as I work on balancing more traits into the system.
If you have a character with a trait that is getting downgraded in rarity, you will receive a potion of that rarity in compensation, if the trait goes up in rarity, you will be automatically upgraded to the rarer trait!
If you got a potion grant randomly, a trait has changed on one of your characters to make sure it matches! If you're unsure which one, you're always welcome to reach out and ask!
And can't forget some of the new traits we've added to the list in the process!
Bat Ears
Doe Ears
Fantasy Ears
Three new ears have been added to voxibells!
I know this month and last update got voxibell traits for an update, so I'll be sure to share some new avilli traits in July!
Item Display
If you've been anywhere on the encyclopedia I'm sure you've noticed some visual changes there! Items that are part of the same now are grouped together! This helps keep the information in more readable chunks and you no longer have to scroll forever to find the different map peices or mushrooms as they all will be listed together!
The actual display of these items is still getting touched up to be more visually interesting while showing the needed information on both PC and Mobile, so if you happen to see something acting weird on either device, please submit a bug ticket to let us know!
Additional MINOR Updates
- Profiles have gotten minor adjustments to flex better on mobile devices!
- Shops now have categories on the shop page to stay better organized and informative!
- Magic Bond is changing to Attunement! Temporarily both will be displayed on character profiles but Magic Bond sections will be removed with future updates, just wanted to make sure the new system worked first before removing!
More Coming Soon
- More pet content! (More pets and maybe even more things to DO with pets??)
- More Games!
- Updated Crafting System
- Updated Foraging
- MORE BUGFIXING (Currency fixes, sudoku fixes and backgrants, etc)
- LOTS of new items, gear, recipes and badges to collect!
ARPGS FOR PRIDE
Dont Forget!
ARPGs For Pride is still ongoing!
For pride month this year, we are working together with other wonderful ARPGs to help raise money towards the Trevor Project!
Check out the Pride Event Page to find out more about the event, and dont forget to look at our partners in pride to see how you can join in to support charity!
Our Partners in ARPGs for Pride
Andras
Fenroos
Keepers of Eniv
Pouflons
Monthly Raffle
Winner of the last raffle is CloverEtoile !
Congrats! Your spring egg will be sent to you shortly!
June's raffle is up! Enter the raffle for a chance at a Sea Keeper's Pearl!
A Note From Wisp
This month has been a LOT of bug fixing. A lot of behind the scenes code that while it doesnt show for a lot, it ate a lot of my time! I still expect a lot of bug fixing in my future, but I'm working on trying to find the right balance between bug fixing and asset work that don't burn me out cause I am SO in love with the game and cannot state enough how excited I am to show you all more of what I've got cooking up behind the scenes! The problem is a lot of the things I'm working on just need other bits to work, or just need one more thing done, or aren't ready to be released yet, but we WILL get there.
On my last note in a news post I have a very loose expected event relaunch of July, and want to mention that I feel like that's going to be too early to be in the comfortable spot that I wanted to be in, but I can confidently say that August looks like our perfect month. This isnt set in stone as we never know what life looks like and if more big hiccups hit along the way, but I'm so excited to dig back into the story of the world, open up the doors to many more players and truly deliver the game I always intended to deliver.
As always, thanks for sticking around for this adventure! Your support and interest in the world of Kyvalore is truly what inspires me most.
- Wisp ♥
Get Involved!
If you're not part of our discord community, you're missing out!
We have a discord community where we can hangout and chat, talk about our characters, stream (sometimes with sneak peaks!), host extra activities and lots more!
Join our discord!
Or check us out on Toyhouse!
Pride Month -ARPGs For Pride
Posted 3 months ago :: Last edited 3 months ago by WispariaHappy Pride Month Kyvalore!
The month of June is a time to be PROUD and I'm thrilled to show you how we are bringing pride month to the world of Kyvalore, and what we are doing to help make a difference, as every bit counts no matter how small.
Getting to be truly and authentically you is so important, and we at Painted Relics believe this from the bottom of our hearts. Getting to choose your own gender presentation, pronouns, and sexuality is a human right and everyone should have the freedom be who they are, no matter what.
Unfortunately a large part of the world doesn't see it this way yet, and until every last person can be who they are without fear, we must continue to stand together year after year, and day after day, to make the world a better place for all.
For pride month this year, we are working together with other wonderful ARPGs to help raise money towards the Trevor Project to help make that difference.
The Trevor Project is a wonderful charity based in the US that supports LGBTQIA+ youth in need.
Our Partners in ARPGs for Pride
Andras
Fenroos
Keepers of Eniv
Pouflons
Donate any amount any of the participating ARPGs and receive a bundle of goodies, a little something from each ARPG!
Andras - Pridecore Pet & Pride Profile Badge
Fenroos - MYO Parts
Keepers of Eniv - Soul Spires Trait Award
Painted Relics - Rainbow Gribble Pet
Pouflons - Bedazzled Bukkwheat Pet & Pride Profile Badge
Once you donate, make sure you fill out the ARPGs for Pride Bundle Claim Form! This form allows each arpg to know who to send their goodies to! If you're looking to redeem goodies on an ARPG and you DONT have an acount there yet, please wait to fill out the form till you do have an active account! That way we make sure your rewards are going to the right place.
Due to these rewards needing to be processed manually by the staff of each ARPG, please have patience! It may take a few days for your rewards to get sent to you.
Ready to Donate?
We have some wonderful pride themed goodies where 100% of the proceeds go to the Trevor Project!
These items are exclusive to the pride event and will only ever be used to raise funds for pride charity.
Painted Relics Pride Pets!
(Reminder! You will receive a rainbow gribble for donating to any of the participating ARPGs if you remember to fill out the form, so only use your egg on the rainbow gribble if you are wanting a second one!)
Proud Gnut from Pouflons!
Soul Spires from Keepers of Eniv!
This consumable item allows you to add the Soul Spire trait to your Voxibell or Avilli!
Any donation made through Painted Relics will also receive the Pride 2024 Badge!
Still Looking to Help Raise More?
We will have some pride themed adopts later this month!
Stay tuned!
Can't Donate?
That's a-okay! We never want anyone ever to spend beyond their ability to do so, your needs come first! To help those who can't donate still be a part, we have a raffle!
Share our charity fundraiser on social media and for each post advertising our fundraiser you will receive a raffle ticket towards one of our colorful pride themed items!
Make sure you show us proof of your posts to receive your ticket(s)!
Looking to show off your own colors, or even your characters?
Visit the General Store every day this month to claim 5 Pride Flag Chests that contain pride flag badges.
These badges can be equipped and moved freely between characters and players, so let your colors fly!
Each and every one of you is precious and so very loved for simply being you, no matter of gender, sexuality, pronouns or anything inbetween. You are wonderful just the way you are, and we will always and forever be a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
If we stand together, we can do anything.
Colorful Spring Updates & Activities
Posted 5 months ago :: Last edited 4 months ago by SeaCrestNEW
Additional hints have been added to the Egg Hunt! Check your Egg Hunt page to see new hints from eggs you have already found.
Its somehow already April update time!
Wild how much time flies and how much can go on behind the scenes without realizing I havent posted about much!
I've got some information to share regarding whats been going on behind the scenes as well as some small spring fun for you this month while you wait for the big updates coming back this summer!
Changes & Updates
With that, lets dig into the updates first!
GUIDES
Avilli Guide basics is done with the exception of the mana section!
I'm working on a visual to help illustrate how avilli use mana, but the rest of the guide, as well as a free to use base for the game have been added on site.
We've made progress overhauling some of the BIG forms on the site, one of the hard ones being the terms of service and code of conduct. This will help us so much with being able to lay ground rules for expectations between us, and you! Its unfortunately a very meaty task, so has taken most of our guideworking time, but dont fret we've got eyes on the FAQ and other guides on the site as well!
Traits
Being one of the important parts of the game, I'm excited to show off these updates! I've almost completed all of the new images for voxibells, which means you'll slowly be seeing the traits swapping to the new images.
I'll be slowly adding these in as I go through and format, and make sure all of them are reading clearly.
You can follow along by keeping an eye on this page:
Voxibell Visual Trait Guide
Once the voxibell traits are done I'll be diving into the avilli traits and getting them loaded in!
Some of the traits rarities, descriptions, and specifications are subject to change as I work on balancing more traits into the system.
If you have a character with a trait that is getting downgraded in rarity, you will receive a potion of that rarity in compensation, if the trait goes up in rarity, you will be automatically upgraded to the rarer trait!
Some Traits that have undergone changes:
Ringed Pupils moved from Mythic to Uncommon
- Felt more fitting for the trait and wanted another uncommon eye trait to make fun eye traits more accessible!
Prong Horns have been split into two traits! Prong (uncommon) and Heart (common)
-It addresses a need for a longer prong horn without requiring an uncommon trait for those that want just a little heart or bean shaped horn.
Swordpoint Horns have been removed
-It was an unused trait that I felt could be better utilized with other traits.
Spade has been moved from Rare to Uncommon
- Since swordpoint was removed it helps fill out the uncommon traits.
But what about some new traits?
Sickle Horns 
Ibex Horns
Two new rare horn traits have been added for voxibells!
As for the individual trait listings, they now list the alternate types in a clearer display, as well as show you some of the characters with that trait, or let you know if no characters on the masterlist that have it yet. Neat!
Item Display
Item display on the encyclopedia is undergoing some changes! We're working on making each item much more informative on what the item does, what event it comes from if it comes from one, and what recipes it can be used in!
Some items still have yet to be updated with correct information, but all items list their recipes, so no need to go hunting to see what recipes it can be used in! Looks like we'll need some new recipes soon to test it some more...
Additional Updates
- You may have noticed minor updates on the site itself! A lot of the text style has changes, more areas have been fixed with their mobile formatting, the front page style is slowly getting changed up, If you notice another spot on tension on mobile or otherwise, please send in a bug ticket onsite! These are the easiest way for me to track what needs to be done!
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While working on building things in the site, I've also been working away on things outside of the main site as well! Im excited to show off the new toyhou.se world page that gives a good amount of information for old and new players at a glance.
Painted Relics Toyhouse WorldLooking forward to seeing everyone's characters joining on the world there!
More Coming Soon
Shards from Sudoku + More
I want to make sure this is more seen so it gets its own little section!
Some players are still missing shards from discontinued event currency payouts as well as from some of the sudokus not granting shards when they should have. Dont fret though, I promise they are still coming!
I was going through and manually processing these one by one but its.. a lot to go through so I've switched to coding something that will let me backgrant these things in a much more streamlined and automatic manner! Hang tight while I get that sorted out cause as soon as I do, everyone will get their missed shards plus a little extra for the hassle!
Scouting for springtide
Springtide is a lovely time to celebrate with friends and family the fall of winter and the life that blooms when the snow melts, and while this year is a calmer year then usual for springtime celebrations. A late flower still blooms in the end right?
The springtide festival may not offer much extra this year, but the shop is still open for the month of April!
Springtide Festival
And while this is a smaller year for the festival, we still simply can't have a year without an egg hunt!
The springtide egg hunt is now live!
Eggs are hidden around the site until the 10th of May!
As always please refrain from sharing and posting about locations to give others a chance to find their own set of eggs! More hints and staff help will be provided after the 25th of April.
Good luck hunting!
Monthly Raffle
The winner of the winter event raffle is CloverEtoile !
Your prize has been sent!
And for the month of April, you can win a spring pet of your choice!
Hop on over the raffle quest to see the details!
Planning Ahead
To remain as transparent as possible it's been slower then I originally intended for updates behind the scenes, but a lot of the team has been pretty busy! I've currently projected to be finished with all of my fixes, updates, and otherwise to be done for July to be the official relaunch of events and more in Painted Relics.
I'm hoping that these few slow months on events and other things will be worth it in the end while I prep content, fix the site to be easier for a small staff to use, and realize Painted Relics as it was intended to be.
May and June will be a similar tune to this month's update, but I promise for all the waiting you're doing for this little game of mine. I'm looking forward to making it worth it! As it gets closer to my July prediction I'll be sure to update you on the status of that if it needs to be any later then July, but I'm hoping that July should be the month and when we reopen with events there will be BIG things!
As always thanks for sticking with me through this journey, watching this game change and adapt to what it needs to be, and as always for your love and support for the wonderful world of Kyvalore.
- Wisp ♥
Get Involved!
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We have a discord community where we can hangout and chat, talk about our characters, stream (sometimes with sneak peaks!), host extra activities and lots more!
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A Step Forward
Posted 7 months ago :: Last edited 5 months ago by WispariaWild that it is already the last month of the winter season! It feels like just yesterday we were launching the winter event.
February is the last month for this seasons prompts, so dont forget to get those prompts in if you've started them so you don't lose out on those tasty shards!
We've got some big topics to talk about this month, so lets dig right in.
A Step Forward
In the month of January we took a little break to work on some bigger projects, fix bugs, and take a step back and let the team play catchup due to the holiday season. During that time we got running with some projects, but it left me reflecting on some of the bigger overarching aspects of Painted Relics, and really what it means to make this space something special.
In the little life of this arpg with big hopes and dreams for it, I knew where I wanted it to go in a way, like only knowing parts of the alphabet but needing to write an essay.
In the time of PR, we've been able to test different systems! We've added SO many items and features! Adjusted content to make it fair and balanced and fine tune some of the basics that make it work! All while also allowing me to really find that foundation that it should be built on in the first place.
All this to really say that we've come so far really, with so much content, but taking a step back and realizing that in testing so many features and expanding so much, I've left the foundation unfinished.
I've always wanted to be the kind of person that remains as transparent with those that support me and the things I create as possible, and I want to make sure I'm fully open and honest here most of all. I have been driven by excitement for new content and features of the site with promises of, I will fix this/finish this later but it works for now, but looking back I've realized I have failed some of those fixes and promises, overlooked some content that needed addressing, and left the foundation of Painted Relics with blank spaces, temporary fixes, and otherwise unfinished content instead of the stable ground that it should be to build the game that it should be.
All of this to say that we are taking a step back from events and big exciting updates for a bit, but steps back only to take leaps and bounds forward! Stepping back to build a better base to build off of, to make things easier for both players and mods, while also making sure Painted Relics is the arpg that is something to be proud of and the one that you deserve!
We'll still be approving characters, quests, doing raffles, updating shops, and running occasional sales, but will not be running any big events, big story updates, or big monthly news posts until I feel that the foundation is strong enough to support the big dreams and goals that I have for this group. Quests will also still be updated for the spring season in March so you still have new quests to inspire you while you wait for the next big event!
I expect these updates to take a few months to make sure that it is the quality to be proud of and the quality you deserve, but I will keep you updated as much as possible in the progress!
As always, I am excited to share all of this with you and am so honored to have you here. Its your support and love for this magical world of mine that gives me so much extra drive to keep pursuing this dream of mine to make this game work, and work well.
Thank you for being here in Painted Relics with me! It's hard for me to write this and admit to my shortcomings, but I know it's for the best and helps me take the best route to take those big steps forward.
A small additional heads up that next month's news update will be a day or two late due to me being out of town on the 10th!
Changes & Updates
All that being said, lets dig into what we've been working on and what's coming soon!
GUIDES
One of the biggest things I've found that has fallen short is guides. Not only are some of them just ugly, they dont cover all the bases that I need them to cover! I want to give everyone the most information while also showing off what makes Painted Relics special!
Starter Guide Rework
The New Adventurer Guide has gotten updated! We'll slowly be adding more content and links to it as other guides get updated!
This has definitely been one of the bigger projects, but the voxibell guide has more references, more information, a downloadable voxibell psd to use, relevent links to voxibell lore and content, and tips for creating your voxibell!
Avilli Guide update is soon to follow!
The rest of the guides, including the FAQ, are also set to get updated with more examples/visuals, some of them planned to be more overhauled then others so stay tuned!
Traits
Traits have been a big spot where I've felt could use one of the largest updates and something that I've been hesitant to tackle because there's so much to do, but almost all traits will be getting updated images on new trait bases.
These new bases look nicer, show off the traits better, will be more consistant, and all traits will have more extensive descriptions in order to cover all the bases so you can create your Kyvalorians with more confidence! We'll be slowly rolling out the updated trait bases as we go, but we'll be posting updates on them in the discords changelog!
Once we're done rolling out the existing traits on the new bases it might mean that we need to test it with some new traits...
Additional Updates
- Seasonally Featured Player has been removed. With how small our game is, and honestly how hard it is to track player interactions it was a hard one to really follow thorugh on! It may be added to the game later on when there is a larger playerbase.
- Characters should be able to freely move their location to an adjacent location once a month! This feature is still in testing, but can be accessed from your character's edit profile page!
Updates Coming Soon
Layout Fixes
Overhauled New Adventurer Quests
Help Tickets
Big Pet Organization
More Lore
Foraging Update
& Secret Things
Hearts & Valentines
Even though there isnt a valentine event this month, we can't completely go without!
All valentine pets have been added to the pet shop, all valentine food has been added to the savory and sweet shop, a new pet the lovebug humble is in the pet shop and special valentine giftwrap is in the general store! This is only for the month of february so make sure you grab what you're wanting to grab before the end of the month!
There's also a single special quest for the month if you're looking for an excuse to draw or write about your Kyvalorian with someone special!
Monthly Raffle
The winner of the winter event raffle is AuroreChaton !
Your prize will be sent to you shortly!
And for the month of February we have the most fitting avilli designed by sardoniczero
Hop on over the raffle quest to see the details!
Get Involved!
If you're not part of our discord community, you're missing out!
We have a discord community where we can hangout and chat, talk about our characters, stream (sometimes with sneak peaks!), host extra activities and lots more!
Join our discord!
Painted Relics Mini Gacha !
Posted 6 months ago :: Last edited 6 months ago by Wisparia
Time for a little adopt gacha!
This is first come first serve and your design will be revealed one by one as they are claimed and paid for!
There is no takeback/refunds if you dont like your winning design, but feel free to resell or trade!
It is a first come first serve, with each roll costing 50usd, with one roll per person for the first 24hrs.
Each design are made with love by ducclord Kamodo030 Vaitael Seagull and Wisparia
Comment below to claim a roll and I'll get in touch asap!
UPDATE: Its been 24 hours so anyone can claim an additional roll!
3/6 Claimed
New Year Mini Update!
Posted 8 months ago :: Last edited 8 months ago by WispariaHello wonderful Kyvalorians, and happy new year!
This update is a bit different then usual, but it's still important (and exciting in a few ways)! Ultimately this is something that I've been thinking about and wanted to make it so I could remain as transparent and clear to the community as I strive to be!
As many of you probably noticed, either on the site or on my scramblings on the discord we had a big update recently that altered some things on the site where I was running around trying to tie loose ends and fix things up! A lot of the site had issues, and some were harder for me to track down the others. It became something that took longer then anticipated, and I still havent quite fixed everything! With that said, all the fixing and it just being the holiday season, ontop of trying to keep up with making content for updates, I've found myself needing to reflect on the game, my time management, and the longevity of Painted Relics.
Painted Relics is wholeheartedly one of the most important projects I've ever delved into! But with it being so important to me and became something near and dear to so many others, it's honestly been one of the hardest! I always want to make sure I am following through on my word and delivering content that makes the game better, more enjoyable and balanced. But sometimes doing so means that updates dont go as smoothly or as quickly as planned. This results in either me rushing and stressing over an update, or releasing updates that I feel are a little lackluster?
Going into the new year I'm fully hoping to make big strides towards changing that! I want Painted Relics to reflect the love that I pour into this game and as always be a fun and safe space for everyone. With this in mind and the chaotic way that the year started with all the little bugs, there will be no big January update like I had originally hoped, and this month is purely focused on catching up on bugs, cleaning up the site, and getting ahead!
With this in mind, all quests that were going to end on January 10th, will now be extended till the February update! So you have more chances to get some quests in for the special winter items, more time to explore the manastorm, and more time to attack friends with snowballs!
As always we're brewing stuff behind the scenes, but I felt it would only be fair in exchange for a larger update this month, to have this with the addition of something special!
Onsite Sudoku!
You can now play sudoku on site, and submit onsite automatically!
You can always find the link to this on the navbar under Explore -> Play -> Sudoku !
Please note that is is a beta feature, and therefore might have the occasional bug or error and is not currently optimized for all screen sizes. If you find a bug that prevents you from playing the game, please submit a bug report on site using the bug reports feature. This helps me keep track much easier then discord! Thank you!
Are you're looking to show your reaction to this mini update? Why not try the new emoticons on discord from the lovely Sadbloom ?
And of course, thank you for sticking with us! We know it's been some ups and downs while we sort out what Painted Relics is to be, but we're taking leaps to make this year one of the best!