Getting Started!
Getting started in the World
The Kaleo-Junction is an original species ARPG that is inspired by the Kaleo species. You will earn points when you submit artwork, crafts and writing to the group. You can use these points to unlock game ranks and create or upgrade Kaleo characters and enable you to create a clan. To provide ongoing inspiration we have prompts, events, and opportunities for character creation so there is always something to do. This guide will help you start off in the game.
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What are Kaleo?
Kaleos are the closed species that inspired the APRG. You can not make your own with out an admins verification. You can obtain one through adopts, events, FTOs, MYOs, DTAs, etc.
Read more about the Kaleo species here.
You do not need to own an Kaleo in order to start playing!
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Group Terms:
Polari Points (PP) are points you earn every time you submit art or writing. Gaining AP unlocks game features and MYO slots.
Reputation Points (RP) are points an Kaleo earns every time it is featured in art or writing. RP is used to level up your Kaleo with in the community, establish a flock, village and enable it to join more specialized events.
Player Level is determined by how much PP you have earned, higher player levels unlock features in the game.
Kanu-MasterList is an account that serves as a database for all Kaleo characters and their ownership history.
Player Profiles are used to track PP and other progress in the game.
Character Trackers are used to track a character's RP and other progress in the game.
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Clan/Bloodline are a generation of Kaleo with a one of a kind trait
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Ready to begin?
Follow the steps below...
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Step 1: Get to know our world
There's a lot of information here, however it will help you get a better understanding of our world.
Recommended Reading -
Lore - this will help you understand the Kaleo species.
Species Information - a guide to the basic Kaleo anatomy and nature.
Design Guide - a guide that explains the general regulations for Kaleo designs.
Group Rules - all members of the community must read this!
See what other Kanuians are making -
Take a look through the group's Galleries to see examples of artwork and writing.
Join the group chat!
We have an active group chat on Discord where you can get some guidance from other players and ask questions directly to the admins.
Step 2: Create your Player Profile
Your Player Profile represents you as an artist and keeps track of your progress in the game. All players are required to have one.
Create a designated journal entry for your profile -
You can edit the design however you want
Player Profile Template
Your profile must include the following information -
Your Polari Point score
Your Player Level
Links to your Character Trackers — if you do not own an Kaleo yet you can leave this section blank.
Links to your Bank Sector —go to the Kanu-MasterList, click on the journal button and find your bank sector (| 0-G | H-Q | R-Z |)
Links to your Items and Discount Sector —go to the Kanu-MasterList, click on the journal button and find your items and discount sector (| 0-G | H-Q | R-Z |)
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You can submit the journal to our Profiles Folder
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Set your Player level to 'Downy Fluff'
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Using your Player Profile -
Update your Profile every time you earn PP, advance to a higher player level, gain or let go of Kaleo characters, or earn achievements. You can also use it to feature your favorite submissions or keep an art log in your comments — this can help you keep track of your score.
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It is up to you to keep your Profile up to date with accurate information, game staff cannot update it for you -
You do not have to submit your scores to the staff for approval or wait for staff to score your submissions — you will score your own work and track your own progress.
You must have logs of your earned PP accessible directly from your player profile. This includes links to all submissions that earn PP and their point breakdowns clearly shown. If these logs are not in the profile itself, there must be a link to a public log, such as a dA comment thread or Google Spreadsheet.
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You are also allowed to keep your Profile outside of DeviantArt as long as it is public and can be shown to admins when needed -
It must include all of the required information, and must not be password protected or require a website account to view.
Your profile does not need staff approval -
You can submit your Player Profile as soon as it's done.
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Step 3: Earn some Polari Points!
You can start earning Polari Points as soon as your Player Profile is completed. Earning AP increases your Player Level.
Here are some ways to earn your first Polari Points -
You can submit gift art or writing featuring Kaleo that belong to other players (make sure the Kaleo owner is okay with you drawing their Kaleo)
If you have the owner's permission, you can use another player's Kaleo for Monthly Prompt submissions.
You can complete free requests or commissions of Kaleo characters.
You can draw the NPCs. You can view the NPCs at the NPC Guide.
The easiest way to start earning points is to post a journal to the Advertisements folder offering free artwork of other Kaleo characters.
You will earn bonuses for making gift art and this will help you meet some people in the game. You can also offer free writing.
Submit finished artwork or writing to our galleries -
Please place your submissions into the appropriate folders.
General artwork should go in the Art folder and general writing should go in the Literature folder. The other folders are labeled specifically for the type of submissions they will accept, please keep things organized. Make sure any event-related submissions go into the specific event folder or else they will not get the special event bonuses. If another artist has made art for you and submits it to the wrong folder you will have to ask them to re-submit it to the proper folder — admins are not available to do this for you.
You can keep some of your artwork or writing in your sta.sh or outside of DeviantArt as long as you keep a log of it in your Player Profile. These submissions must be public and not require a log-in or be password protected.
Use the Points System Guide to score your work -
Make sure you tag the Kaleo's owner so they get the RP for their character!
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Community-driven artwork and writing will earn you extra points!
Completing Monthly Prompts, giving gifts, and participating in events and activities will all give you special bonuses.
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Step 4: Obtaining your first Kaleo
These instructions are for players who have never owned an Kaleo before and want to earn one from the Kit Nursery or Spirit Trials. If you prefer another way to obtain a Kaleo then you can purchase an Kaleo directly from the Adopts or obtain them from other players by checking the Trade Hub folder for listings.
If you already own an Kaleo you can skip to Step 5.
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Obtaining a Starter Kaleo (for free) -
Visit the Kit Nursery (TBA) for information about how to claim a Starter Kit. (ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FTOs)
You can obtain Fledglings in the FTO Spirit Trial Events.
You can enter DTAs or raffles
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Track the PP you earn in your Player Profile.
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Step 5: Create your Kaleo Tracker
Your Journal Tracker is a place to log your character's progress in the ARPG. Make a new Tracker for every Kaleo you obtain. All Kaleo you own including kits will be given a recorded unique ID number.
Create a designated journal entry for your Tracker -
You can design it yourself or use one of these templates:
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Your Tracker must include the following information -
Their RP balance — this number will vary throughout the game.
Their Clan — visit the Clan sign ups (TBA) if your Kaleo isn't apart of a clan. After your Kaleo signs up for a clan it can't change its clan. (your Kaleo is not required to be apart of a clan)
Their ID number — ALL Kaleo have an official number.
Their most up to date reference image.
An area to log their inventory — Kaleo with a tracker have a place to log their inventory
And a link to their official Masterlist entry.
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You can submit the journal to our Journal Tracker folder -
Go to your profile journal and look on the right sidebar for the button that says "submit to group" — select Kaleo-Junction and then choose "Character Trackers" in the drop down menu. Character Trackers require admin approval before they are added to the folder.
Remember to also put a link to your Tracker in your Player Profile.
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Using your Character Tracker -
Update your Tracker any time your Kaleo earns RP, purchases or earns an item levels up or any time you wish to update their reference image. You can also keep a points log in the comments — this can help you keep track of their score.
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Have fun with your Trackers! -
You can design them any way you like and include as much information about your character as you want. We encourage you to include information about their life, environment, personality, or backstory. Your Tracker can serve as a useful reference to other players who might want to make you some gift art.
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It is up to you to keep your Trackers up to date with accurate information, game staff cannot update it for you -
You do not have to submit your scores to the staff for approval or wait for staff to score your submissions — you will score your own work and track your own progress.
You must have logs of your earned RP accessible directly from your tracker journal. This includes links to all submissions that earn RP and their point breakdowns clearly shown. If these logs are not in the profile itself, there must be a link to a public log, such as a dA comment thread or Google Spreadsheet.
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You are also allowed to keep your Trackers outside of DeviantArt as long as it is public and can be shown to the Kaleo staff when needed -
It must include all of the required information, and must not be password protected or require a website account to view.
Step 6: Explore Kanu
Now that you have some experience gaining points and obtained your own Kaleo character you can explore more areas of the game and get a feel for how you want to approach Kanu.
Important Reading -
Lore - this will help you understand the Kaleo species.
Species Information - a guide to the basic Kaleo anatomy and nature.
Design Guide - a guide that explains the general regulations for Kaleo designs.
Group Rules - all members of the community must read this!
Game Activities -
TBA
Upgrading your characters -
As you continue to play you will unlock special addition traits and abilities however you can upgrade you traits in the market (if it is open) buy purchasing potions with Silver coins or points.
Setting your own goals -
This game is non-competitive and no one "wins" the game — how you define your success is up to you. You can use it as an opportunity to improve your creative skills or participate in world-building.
Check out the FAQ for more information!
Or comment here if you need help from an admin