item
name, color/rarity, effect, thematic justification
support / submit
submission portal
this is the structure for paid submissions across calytix projects. adaptive forms + stripe checkout will plug in during phase 3.
submission flow
1
select submission type
2
select integration rights tier
3
complete the adaptive form
4
pay via stripe
5
receive confirmation + timeline
submission types
character
name, category, card tags, abilities, personality/backstory, visual notes
story
3,000-10,000 word upload + world fit notes
mechanic
system design, interactions, examples, balance notes
submission guidelines
- • original work only
- • fits the thematic/mechanical tone
- • respectful and appropriate content
- • realistic balance considerations
- • clear and organized presentation
auto-rejections
- • copied content from other IPs
- • offensive or inappropriate themes
- • impossible implementation scope
- • contradicts core philosophies
- • minimal effort or incomplete submissions
integration options
when submitting, you can choose how broadly your idea is mapped across the calytix universe. see contributor rights for exact definitions.
- tier 1 (standard): restricted to the primary game/project only.
- tier 2 (expanded): authorized to be woven into calytix’s broader stories, lore, and future games over time.
current pricing reference
- item concept$5
- character concept$15
- character story$30
- new mechanic$50
patreon perk reference
- $3/mo listener — early music releases + story chapters
- $5/mo player — beta access + monthly design notes
- $10/mo creator — vote on features + 1 item submission/month + alpha access
- $25/mo producer — character submission every 3 months + priority feedback
- $50/mo patron — full creator pack annually + quarterly roadmap Q&A
good item example
mirror (grey) free use only self reflect all actions/free uses targeting you back to the action's users, with you doing them instead. notes: - you are not informed of what you're reflecting. - if reflected actions have restrictions you don't meet, you can still use them as if you do. - lethal actions you reflect consider you the condemned if you kill through it.
good character example
kaori mizushima information, card draw, support primary passive: would you like to buy? - during prenight, bring out a player. - you can sell one of your items to this player for any two items. - the item you sell can be used as a free use without discarding it once. secondary passive: hidden terms - at the end of janitor 2, if the player uses an item you sold them, you gain: - if other items locked in, be told all items used by them. - if no other items locked in, gain a copy of that sold item. - you can then choose to have their used items revealed in the day/trial. tertiary active: bidding war - as a free action, choose an item in another player's fronthand. - offer one of your items in exchange. - if they accept during shuffle phase, the trade happens. - if they refuse, you may force the trade by discarding a second item of yours. primary notes: - the player you bring out cannot refuse the trade if they have two items. - the sold item retains its original properties and tags. - the free use bonus only applies once per sold item. secondary notes: - hidden terms triggers automatically when the sold item is used. - you are not informed when they lock in the item, only when it resolves. - revealed items are announced at the start of the next day/trial. tertiary notes: - the target is informed of the offer at the start of shuffle phase. - forced trades cannot be refused or prevented.
payment form + adaptive fields + confirmation emails are scheduled for phase 3 implementation.
until then, use support overview and join the discussion on discord.