Devlog [08.23.25]

Sindonic - Aug 23rd 2025 09:00

NEWS

Hello Sprouts!

Relationship System - Live
The upgraded Relationship System is finally here. The system comes with an initial simplified list of relationship types for users to add to their Griffians and Companions.


Coming Features
Right now, users must check their pending in Edit Mode on the Character's Masterlist to approve incoming requests. In the future, users will receive a notification when a new relationship is added or pending.

Step 1. Go into Edit Mode when on your Character's Masterlist.
Step 2. While in Edit Mode, open the relationship tab and click the add relationship button.

Step 3. This opens the relationship module. This module loads a list of Griffians, and this list will shorten depending on the info you add into the sections (ID, number, theme, and species). It looks like this:




 

Relationships Types
Relationships now include all connection types, even ones that were previously separate features, such as Soulbonds and Companion Taming. While users still need to complete the usual steps for taming and soulbonding, these connections are now managed together within one unified module.

This updated system lists all relationship types in one place, alongside new optional “flavor” relationship categories for character development and storytelling. These extra categories are unlocked by completing the Ally Trial for Griffolk and are free for Companions, allowing users to customize how their characters connect with others.

Soulbond Relationship Title Requirements
Rules for Applying a Soulbond:

- The Soulbond Trial must be completed for both Griffians.
- Can only be applied between characters of the same species class (for example, Griffolk x Griffolk, or Companion x Companion).
- Can only be given to one Griffian.

Companion Relationship Title Requirements
Rules for Applying a Companion:

- Costs x1 Taming Fruit.
- Can only be applied as Griffolk x Companion.
- A Griffolk can have unlimited Companions added.
- A Companion can only be tamed to one Griffolk.

All other Relationship Style Requirements
Rules for all other Relationship Styles:

- Companions do not need Ally trial to be able to add relationships with other Companions; this is a Companion perk.
- Characters' class must be the same species class (Griffolk x Griffolk, or Companion x Companion).
- Both Griffolk must complete the Ally Trial to use this feature.
- Characters can have multiple titles and be attached to multiple Characters.

 

Adding Relationships with Other Users

- All Griffians now have a new tag called “Accepting Relationships: No.”
- This tag is automatically set to “No.”
- If toggled to “Yes,” the Griffian becomes available for others to add this Griffian as a relationship.
- Once another user submits a relationship, it appears in the relationship tab on the Character's Masterlist as “Pending.”
- At this stage, it is only visible in edit mode. A messaging system is being developed to notify users when a new pending relationship is available or cancelled.
- Either user can cancel pending relationships at any time.

 

Step 4. Save the relationship by clicking the green submit button.

The module will automatically notify you if any issues are preventing a relationship from being added. This can include missing required Trials, mismatched species classes, the character not being open for relationships, or cases where the slot is already taken, such as with Soulbonds.

Step 5. Relationship is added.

If you own both characters and no error message appears, the relationship is successfully added to both characters automatically. If the relationship involves another user, it will appear in the pending area until the other user accepts or declines it.


Currently Available Relationship Types - Live

Other Relationships
Soulbond - Soulbond (Requires Soulbond Trial)
Owner - Companion (Requires Tamer Fruit)

All Flavor Relationships - (Requires Ally Trial for Griffolk, free for Companions)
Ally - Ally
Friend - Friend
Best Friend - Best Friend
Spouse - Spouse
Partner - Partner
Family - Family
Caretaker - Griffling
Griffling - Caretaker
Sibling - Sibling
Frenemy - Frenemy
Enemy - Enemy
Rival - Rival
Coworker - Coworker
Acquaintance - Acquaintance
Ex-relationship - Ex-relationship

Feedback
If you feel some relationship types are missing. We are beyond happy and capable of expanding our initial list! However, be aware that we can't add everything. We want titles to be gender neutral. We also need to be thoughtful about users possibly using the system to bully or harass others. We also cannot add some violent or manipulative character interactions because, if done with certain stories or tropes, it could violate our own TOS.

If you have more ideas or think something is missing, please submit feedback so we can see what multiple users feel is missing. We look forward to hearing from all of you.


Transferred Relationships - Live
All relationships have been transferred into this new system, but as always with automated processes, some might not have been moved due to old errors, like one soulbond missing its Soulbond Diploma during our manual transfer process. Users should double-check all their relationships to ensure they transferred correctly. If not, users may have to re-establish them. If users are missing tamed Companions, please get in touch with us at the Help Desk to get a Tamer Fruit refund.


Griffian Page Updates and Additions - Live
Some Griffian pages have been revisited to update the art or to add extra information.

Bagbean
Abstract Griffolk and Titan artwork updated.

Bavom
We’ve added a new design perk for Bavoms called "Double Body Design". This perk allows the body design that appears on the animal's head also to be applied to the main body when the head is not being used as a body.

The feet on Valkyrie Bavom Alts have been updated to match the Griffolk and Titan art.

Viking Bavom feet on Alts changed to include two different bird feet types to clarify what users can do.

Caster
Casters have received the Earth form version to allow them to take on their original look in an official way.

Guardian
Sky Guardian ears on the Griffolk, Titan, and Alts have been fixed.

Fashion Fishies
All Fashion Fishy fins have been updated across all subtype artwork to make them more distinct from each other. For consistency, all fins have been set to the standard gray color we use, since they can be toggled on or off or freely changed. This update is purely aesthetic and does not alter how existing Fishies function or how users can draw them.

Terradragons
All Terradragons have received limb and ear updates to help distinguish them from other Griffolk. Their arms and legs now feature the updated anatomy style we’ve been using across newer art, and all ears are drawn facing forward to make them stand out. This refresh improves their silhouette.

This update is purely aesthetic; users are still free to draw Terradragon ears and limbs in the old style. Ears can be drawn facing backward or sideways, as both remain valid canon ways for them to hold their ears.

Fornlee
Due to community feedback, we have updated the Shamanlee subtype name to Skulklee. We feel this change aligns better with their lore and identity.

We have also adjusted their written lore by replacing the word “tribe” with “clan.” This follows the exact reasoning behind our previous change of the Tribal Bagbean subtype to Rebel.

Companions
All the new Companions that were added during the last Companion Riot have started receiving their GIC Cards! We’re rolling them out in stages, so you’ll notice common cards and skeleton cards being added first, with uncommon cards coming shortly after. Everything should be fully updated by the end of the month, so please check back then if you don’t see your favorite Companion’s card yet. :D

 

Limb Spin Edits - Live
We added missing text in the Mutation Guide that limbs with the Limb Spin mutation can also be drawn slightly thicker or thinner. We also updated the Limb Swap examples. When moving limbs, users may now choose to keep the coloration of the original limb or use the coloration of the limb being moved.



 

 

Token Rule Update - Live
The headshot token Express Yourself and the reference-sheet token Presentation is Key now allow reusing assets. This means you can draw one head and use it for three different expressions, and you can also include old artwork on reference sheets, even if that art has already been used for other Activities or Tokens.

We made this change because these two Tokens are often drawn alongside other Tokens anyway, and being less strict here gives users more flexibility to build and develop their characters without unnecessary restrictions.

 

Achievement Clarification
Due to feedback, we want to clarify again that any approval or creation of characters before we had on-site systems does not unlock achievements.

For example, the manual approvals we did over Deviantart do not unlock achievements.

 

Voiding Item worth 1 Million Achievment Clarification

Based on feedback, we will be lowering the 1 Million Achievement to 100,000 instead. Users stated that the 1 Million goal should be a trophy, while 100,000 should be the completion goal because it is much more manageable. We agree and will be changing it as soon as we have an opportunity.


DEVLOG

Changes
- Bavom Tiki changed from purple to red, to fit buffed for Bavoms.
- Fixed missing text on the Selenia map and Fluffia.

Sometimes Logs have flaws too, that is ok!