In the sands where Nyaga live

Hailing from all over the land of Al Terico is a peculiar group of critters known by the natives as the nyaga. Although they are one of the smaller races in Al Terico, do not underestimate their size--big things are known to come in small packages!

Born with big paws, they work with many tools, as well as operating weapons of any kind. Having worked with more than just primitive knowledge and several tools to their arsenal, they are naturalists of the crafting world. It is not uncommon to find products that are made by the nyaga paws. Many nyaga have traveled all over Al Terico to promote their expertise, originating from the harsh desert-like climate and their home settlement.Due to living in the desert, these warmblooded critters are more often than not adapting with limited resources and even food choices. Thus, they are omnivorous but with a preference of eating small rodents and fish, much akin to their reptilian and feline counterparts. Despite their cute and cuddly appearances, these reptilian feline are actually quite hardy and adept, known for their instinctual adaptation to match their situation or surroundings. One prime example would be that their three sets of strange ears may have been a single appendage in the past, but have thus split for the betterment of their survival.To counter the hazardous and unpredictable nature of the desert, most nyaga lead a nomadic lifestyle in groups of four or more where there are giant hostiles who hunt on them. Despite that, they are docile in temperament and sociable, preferring to avoid conflict. This does not stop the nyaga from becoming efficient hunters, though, for their curiosity takes them far and wide beyond than just being merchants or craftsmen!

NOTABLE FEATURES
• Being one of the most adaptable species in Al Terico, the nyaga have the ability to evolve to match their surroundings. (Thus being an evolvable species!)• That being said, they can come in a wide array of colors and body shapes, as well as possessing different features to alter their appearance.• All nyaga are never quite the same as each other due to their evolvable traits, with their own individuality and uniqueness.• Their tails can grow to extremely long lengths, enough to wrap their bodies with to sleep comfortably. The tail length can vary from nyaga to nyaga.• Their tails are very strong as it is primarily used for movement. They can also "stand" on their tails to appear taller as they originally look.

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Frequently Asked Questions

— Basic Gameplay
» How do I play?
The main way to play is to draw or make artwork, or write stories, to gain the game's currency called Ordinates. You use Ordinates to level up your characters, but you also use Ords to buy items and exchange goods. Once your character is strong, they can participate in dungeons called Rings.» How is my artwork judged?
Artwork is judged based on effort, not skill. When you submit art, you input the level of completeness, or polish, and the game rewards you with the appropriate number of Ordinates. Art with lots of effort may even be rewarded more!» I don’t know how to draw, can I still play?
Yes! Non-artists/writers can also play by either commissioning an artist to draw their characters for them. We have future plans for non-artists to also use NPC characters temporarily to earn Ordinates to build toward their own character.» If I’m a newbie at art, can I still play?
Yes, absolutely! Alteri.co welcomes artists of all skill level to join and improve their artwork. By playing the game and drawing often, you may find your skills improving quickly.» Can I submit traditional artwork?
Yes, we encourage art of all mediums and types, whether that might be papercrafts, clay, cloth, etc.

— Our Unique Species
» What is a Species? What does Closed or Semi-Open or Evolving Mean?
A Species (in the context of these types of games) is a unique creature with unique characteristics that make it identifiable. Some Species are Closed, meaning you are not allowed to make any without permission. Some are Semi-Open (like ours!) where you may make one but it must be approved by us to be official. Evolving species (also ours!) are unique in that you start with a basic creature and change it to your heart's desire.The official species of Alteri.co are the Nyaga and the Grundelwick, and by extension the unique human lore and their relationship with Kizna.» What are Adoptables?
Adoptables are special designs created by either Asher or Ryou, or a guest artist. These designs come as is, along with all the traits they are drawn with. Nyaga or Grundelwick adoptables may be used in our game as it's own character, and come with it's own character slot. Think of them as a special, premade character handcrafted lovingly! Normally, Adoptables can be purchased in sales or auctions, but can also be contest prizes.» Can I draw fanart for other people?
Yes, we highly encourage it! Drawing art for others or including other official characters in your own artwork grants you a small bonus.

— Cash Shop
» Are there any Pay-To-Win perks?
No. We will be doing our utmost to balance the game so that players that donate to us or purchase things from our cash shop do not gain any advantage over free players. Most premium currency items are planned to be cosmetic only.» Is there a premium currency?
Yes. Our premium currency is called Lumencryst, which you can use to buy items in our cash shop. There is a "free" version of the premium currency, called Lumenstone, which function identically to Lumencrysts in the game. We will give out Lumenstones regularly as daily and common prizes!» What is Gacha?
Gacha is a chanced based game where you pay a certain number of Lumenstones/Cryst and gain something from the available loot list. It's an exciting way to spend your Lumenstones/Cryst for a chance at very rare and beautiful traits! All the items earned from Gacha are cosmetic only, and do not impact the leveling up and dungeon experience.» How will my money be used?
If you'd like to support us, your money will be used to directly pay for server and upkeep costs, as well as paying our awesome web developer. As we expand, if we choose to hire moderators and volunteers, we will also ensure that they are fairly paid for their time.» How can I get premium currency if I cannot pay?
Lumenstones are the free version of our premium currency. We plan to regularly give out Lumenstones to active players to reward them for checking in! Lumenstones may also be given out as contest and event prizes. The more active you are, the more you can earn!» Will I be behind in progress if I do not pay?
Never. We will do our utmost to never gate content behind paywalls, and we believe in accessibility for everyone, whether you are a day one player, or brand new. We urge players to only pay if they are able and if they enjoy our game enough to support us.

Have a question or concern that isn't here? Email us at hello@alteri.co or reach us on Discord / social media. We'll reply as soon as we can!

Note: Some of these answers may change slightly as the mechanics of our game are developed. Thanks for understanding!

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In this tier, you'll have your name etched into our fabulous Credits page forever, as one of the founding members of the game! This tier (and all tiers above this) also gains Early Access status, which means you'll be able to start playing the game 3 days ahead of other players!

In addition to everything above, Gold Tier supporters will gain Beta Tester status, which means you'll be able to help test the game when its core features are out of private Alpha testing. We estimate this will be around Late December 2021. Also, you will get an exclusive Chat Badge not available to other players until 2023! To round it off, please also enjoy a Glass Bell (an item used to freely choose any 3★ rarity trait and apply it on your character), and 1500 Lumenstone (our 'free' premium currency), on us.

In addition to all the goodies in the tiers above, Crystal Tier supporters will earn a super special Curio on their first created character. A Curio is like an achievement your character can earn, so this Curio is very special and unique to your character for being the first of the bunch! In Alterico, your inventory will be very important to amass items you get on your character's travels, so in this tier, you get 10 additional Inventory Spaces! You'll also get a Gold Bell trait item, which allows you to freely choose any 4★ trait and apply it to your character. This tier also includes the introduction of our very prismatic pet, the Chromaleon, that you can attach to your character! This pet will not be available publicly in game until 2023. Finally, the best part of this tier is an additional Nyaga or Grundelwick basic MYO, allowing you to make a third character on top of the two free characters allotted per player. Make a whole family all on your account!

Oh. You love us. You really love us! We're humbled that you'd like to choose this tier, and with this one you get only the best of the best. In addition to everything listed in all the above tiers, you will also enjoy a 5★ Voucher Item to use on any of our fun gacha banners in the future! Gacha is one of the many ways you can earn traits in Alterico, and a 5★ Trait is considered the rarest of the rare. With this item, you'll get a random 5★ Trait from any of our future Gacha campaigns. We'll also throw in another 10 Inventory Spaces, for a total of +20 from the base amount! And here's the best part of all: In this tier, you will have the option to work with us directly and design a new Nyaga and/or Grundelwick exclusive trait or design a unique food or weapon item, and have copies of the item sent to you on the game's release. This item you create will us will have YOUR name on the tooltip, forever.

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