Welcome to our getting started guide below this has information in this order
• What is an ARPG?
• Getting started in Ancient Outpost
• What you can do in Ancient Outpost
We highly recommend you read our Terms and Privacy first before going any further into the game.
You may also join our discord to ask further questions if you have any or chat with other users!
WHAT IS AN ARPG?
The term ARPG is short for 'Art Roleplay Game' it is an art based RPG style game, these games are usually based round a specific species or world lore.
Here are some useful terms you might see here in Ancient Outpost.
Genotype "Geno" - A string of genetic letters that form the look of a dinosaur
Phenotype "Pheno" - Gives names to all of the "Geno" String
Gene - The name for the indavidual things creatures can have, example Spots is a Gene.
Import - An import is an approved creature that has been added to the site.
Starter Import - The term starter is used for NPCs within the group the word comes from them being the "start" of a generation.
Slots - Slots are the term used when talking about breeding a creature, creatures gain a certain number of times they can breed, a slot is a breeding.
Semi-Custom - the term used when someone purchases, wins or otherwise obtains a creature that allows them to choose Genes.
Getting Started
We recommend giving our world lore a read as well to help you understand how it all works!
Your first step to joining in is obtaining a creature there are a few ways to do this here in Ancient Outpost
1. You can adopt a creature through the Adoption Center Your first adoption is free.
2. You can check Advertisements on Discord of other users selling/giving away or trading creatures.
3. They can be earned through sales, raffles and events within the site and discord.
If the critter needs designed you can then head to the Design Hub to learn how to do that
If they are already designed you can take a look at the rest of the game!
What you can do
The group holds many activities!
General Activities
Story Building Prompts
Events
Crafting & Collections
Exploring TBD
Battles & Tournaments
Breeding