Quests

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Quests are activities centered around a mini storyline that users can complete in order to obtain a reward. How the quests are completed is up to the user, provided it meets the criteria outline in the rules & guidelines of each individual quest.

Rules & Guidelines

Any of these rules may be changed to suit a particular quest. These are just general guidelines and care should always be taken to read the individual quest's rules.

1. Members do not need to own a Mothcat or subspecies to participate.
2. Both admins and members can participate.
3. Submit all quest-related entries to the folder specified in the prompt.
4. Reply to the featured comment with completed quest entries and a link to your bank.
5. Tag all quest entries with [Q] in the title.
6. Place a link to this quest in the description of the deviation.
7. Adhere to any further rules, guidelines, or limitations of the individual quest.

Art-Specific Guidelines

1. All art must be UNIQUE and drawn specifically for the quest.
2. Must meet the following requirements:
   • Must contain at least a simple background that depicts the surrounding environment
   • Must show 75% or more of the Mothcat's body
   • Must be colored
   • Shading is OPTIONAL

How To Participate

1. Check the Quest Bulletin gallery or the Quest Bulletin Journal for any open quests.
2. Read the prompt, rules, and deadline of the quest.
3. Create something that answers the prompt somehow.
4. Submit your art/literature/etc to the appropriate folder in the main Mothcats group
5. Reply to the featured comment with completed quest entries and a link to your bank.
6. Wait for market runner to approve your art/literature/etc and reward your prize.
7. Update your bank according to the new procedure here.

Quest Tracker

Members can keep track of completed quests by adding a "Quest Tracker" featured comment to their Mothcat Bank journals.

When a quest is completed, the following form must be filled out and added to the Quest Tracker:

Quest Title: Category: Link to Completed Quest Comment: Completed Quest Count:

Types of Quests

Type	Intensity	Limit	Description
Beginner	Low	1-Time Only	Quests that help introduce the style of question involved in the Mothcats ARPG. They can only be completed once and give specific rewards.
Scavenging	Low	Unlimited	Quests that produce starting materials required for crafting quests. There is no limitation for how many times they can be completed. The rewards received from these quests are random based on the category chosen.
Crafting	Medium+	Unlimited	Quests that allow Mothcats/subspecies to craft or build various things. There is no limitation for how many times they can be completed. The rewards received from these quests are chosen by the user.
General	Varies	Varies	Quests hosted by various mascots or guest NPC's owned by Mothcats staff members. Rewards are usually predetermined but can be random based on a selection of prizes.
Special	High	Limited*	Rare or event-related quests that reward special items, including but not limited to: rare collectible items, trait changing items, make-your-own slots, designs, etc.

Scavenging Quests Rewards

Scavenging quests provide basic crafting items depending on the type of quest being completed. The quantity of rewards received per completed quest are random. Higher quality submissions receive higher rewards.

The general guideline for rewards output per type of artwork is defined in the tables below:

Traditional & Digital Art

Category	Type	Rewards (Quantity)		Bonus (Quantity)
		Uncolored	Colored	Shading	Background*
Sketch	Headshot	-	-	-	-
	Bust / Above Waist	1	2	1	1-2
	Full Body	2-4	4-6	1-2	1-2
Clean Lines / Lineless	Headshot	-	-	-	-
	Bust / Above Waist	1-2	2-4	1-2	1-2
	Full Body	3-6	6-8	2-4	2-4
Painting	Headshot	-	-	-	-
	Bust / Above Waist	2-4	4-8	2-4	2-4
	Full Body	6-12	12-16	4-8	4-8

* At minimum, backgrounds must contain basic detail/depth depicting the character's surroundings. Solid-colored or patterned backgrounds do not receive rewards.

Physical Art (Craft)

All physical crafts must be full body; charms have an exception and may be just heads.

Category	Type	Rewards (Quantity)			Bonus (Quantity)
		< 2 in. (5 cm)	2-4 in. (5-10 cm)	> 4 in. (10 cm)	Detail
Clay	Charm	2-4	-	-	Varies (Staff Discretion)
	Figurine	-	4-6	6-12
	Sculpture*	-	-	12-20
Plushie	Small	-	-	-
	Medium	1	2	1
	Large	2-4	4-6	1-2
Miscellaneous	-	Varies (Staff Discretion)

* Sculptures must include a certain level of detail, otherwise it will be counted as a figurine.

Writing/Story

Only written stories are allowed. Please include word counts for all written entries.

Word Count	Rewards (Quantity)
100-500	1-2
500-1000	2-4
1000-1500	4-6
1500-2000	6-8
2000+	8-10+

Updating Your Bank

Members can document prizes or crafted items obtained from quests in their Transaction Log on their Mothcat Bank journals using the following forms:

→ This section is transcluded from Managing User Banks. To change it, please edit the transcluded page.

General & Scavenging Prizes

Link to Quest Approval: Prize(s) Obtained: New Balance: [If applicable]

Notes:

• You must obtain approval before updating quest prizes.

Crafting Quests

Link to Quest Approval: Crafted Item: Items Used: [VOUCHER ONLY] Remaining Voucher Uses:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there one I should do first?

Beginner quests are the best ones to start with.

How do I claim my prize?

Post under the featured comment on the quest post itself and a market runner will approve your prize.

Do I update for my quest prizes on my own?

Yep! Once your quest claim has been approved, you may update your bank!

Is there a limit to the number of quests that can be done?

Nope! Do as many or as few quests as you want.

Does it matter what order I do the quests in?

Not at all! Quests are (usually) unrelated to each other and thus can be done in any order.

How many times can each quest be done?

Unless otherwise stated, once. If more than one attempt is allowed, the quest directions will say so.

How long do I have to complete the quest?

The deadline will be post both on the quest as well as on the Quest Bulletin as it will vary.