Character Professions
All about Professions and Character Staking
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All about Professions and Character Staking
Last updated
Each Character can train in three Professions out of 12 in total. Professions can have their Skill Level upgraded to earn more in-game rewards.
We have developed a preliminary Character Professions system that will exist within our blockchain MMORPG Cosmic Universe.
Building increasingly-advanced structures is the primary Quest and way of gaining XP and leveling-up in Cosmic Universe, which is a bit of a fusion between worldbuilder, MMORPG, and social metaverse, and to compliment this we are developing a variety of comprehensive professions for players to select and gain skills in.
The intention is to have a rich and satisfying profession structure to reward players for their increasing skill in different disciplines. Cosmic Island is rich with resources and open land for players to take advantage of. Whether you want to harvest wood and stone to build structures or plants and herbs to concoct potions and elixirs, or extract crystals to create magic-infused jewelry you will be able to do so.
Before we get into how to start earning Character NFT staking rewards, it’s a good idea to understand what Professions are in Cosmic Universe and how they will be relevant in the staking program.
A key system for the Cosmic Universe MMORPG will be the Professions system. The intention is to have a rich and rewarding profession structure to reward players for their increasing skill in different disciplines.
There will be 12 Professions falling under one of three different categories:
Gathering — these are the professions for players who wish to explore and harvest resources throughout Planet Crypton
Crafting — these are the professions for players who want to specialize in creating usable items that can be traded on our Marketplace
Common — these professions are a mixture of both gathering and crafting
In the game, a player will be able to select a maximum of three professions per character. Of these three professions, a maximum of two can be gathering professions.
For example, if you choose Woodcutting and Mining, you cannot choose Herbalism as your third profession. However, you can select three crafting professions if you so desire. This is done to try and balance the number of resources that are entering the ecosystem.
Every profession will have its own type of structure that can be built on your land in game and will both help, and be required to level up the professions to the maximum Skill Level of 200! These buildings will be unique in that they will have add-ons and extensions to facilitate the player’s increasing skill in the professions.
For example, the Farming profession will have (surprise, surprise) the Farm structure! Add-ons for this Structure may include elements like a Garden Bed, Tool Shed, Vegetable Patch, and more (again, please note that all of this is in development and subject to revisions).
Woodcutting - harvest wood from a variety of trees throughout Crypton
Mining - source stone and metal from deposits scattered on and below Crypton
Crystal Extraction - use magic to extract crystals from a variety of deposits
Herbalism - Crypton is home to a wide range of plants and herbs that can be collected
Alchemy - use herbs and other ingredients to craft potions, elixirs, and other items
Architecture - while every character can build, the architect has a higher skill and can develop items used for Exterior Design of buildings, as well as other perks
Carpentry - proficient in more detailed woodwork, carpenters can create furniture and other Interior Design elements that can decorate your buildings
Gem Cutting - masters of cutting crystals, Gem Cutters can create Focus Gems for staves, as well as other items such as jewelry
Tailoring - using a variety of materials that are gathered from different sources throughout Crypton, Tailors can create different clothing items for characters (can be cosmetic or have beneficial stats, and can be decided later)
Farming - Farm all sorts of fruit and vegetables not found in the wild on Crypton (Note: need Land)
Fishing - Containing water sources teeming with life, Crypton’s fishing scene is simply glorious
Cooking - Using resources gathered from a variety of professions, cooking recipes that provide a variety of benefits is a great benefit to characters
The following are the gathering professions possible:
Pine, Birch, Oak, Bamboo, and much more can be harvested with the help of an Axe. All of that sourced wood can then be refined and made into planks for buildable Structures, or used for other purposes that will help your character gain XP, level-up, and become renown throughout the realm as a Master Woodcutter
Source stone and metal from deposits scattered on and below Crypton with the Mining profession's Pickaxe. Every miner needs a resilient Pickaxe to get into the vast mineral deposits Crypton possesses. Granite, Iron, Marble, Gold, Platinum, Mercury, and more are waiting for you to harvest them.
Use powerful magic to extract crystals from a variety of deposits. An Extraction Wand will be an absolute must if you are to obtain the crystalline wealth of Crypton, such as amethyst, citrine, emerald, tanzanite, labradorite, sapphire, and much more
Crypton is home to a wide range of plants and herbs that can be collected. You're going to need a way to gather and preserve all of them while on your harvesting quests, which is why you'll have the ability to have your very own Herbalism Kit! Prepare your favorite elixers with the help of this kit.
The following are the crafting professions possible:
Use herbs and other ingredients to craft potions, elixirs, and other items. Get together your concentrated pastes made from hemp, aloe vera, cosmic poppies, and other elusive ingredients. Extract powerful magic from your loyal cauldron into vials for safekeeping and selling to others who wish to posses their power.
While every character can build, the Architect has a higher skill and can develop items used for Exterior Design of buildings, as well as other design-related additions. An essential part of an Architect's inventory is a Drawing Set. It is with this they will pen their vision into tangible reality, given it harbors all manner of drawing accessories and mediums. Without the Architects, Wizards, Elves, and other kin would have nowhere to call their home.
Proficient in more detailed woodwork, carpenters can create furniture and other Interior Design elements that can decorate your buildings Woodworking tools like a trusty hammer, saw, and others will help you craft building planks out of pine, bamboo, birch, and more. Become a master builder who is an indispensable resource to all on Crypton.
Masters of cutting crystals, Gem Cutters can create Focus Gems for staves, as well as other highly valuable items such as jewelry. Those gems aren't going to cut themselves to show off their lustrous brilliance, so a Grinding Stone is a must for any Gem Cutter. This fine piece of craftsmanship can take a beating and weather all manner of use...even being able to cut the hardest and rarest gems found deep within the Mystic Alpines, or fashion them into magically powerful Crystal Shards. If you want to cut raw crystals into finely-cut gems like Amethyst, Citrine, Tanzanite, Ruby, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Fluorite, Emerald, and others, a Grinding Stone is the tool to have in your inventory.
Using a variety of materials that are gathered from different sources throughout Crypton, Tailors can create different clothing items for characters (can be cosmetic or have beneficial stats, and can be decided later). A seasoned sewing kit is the most important possession of a Tailor, using thread sourced from the locally-grown Hemp, Coconut Husks, and Flax to create supreme robes, gloves, and all manner of garments.
The following are the common professions possible:
Calling all Farmers! Farm all sorts of fruit and vegetables not found in the wild on Crypton. Your tools are legion, yet a Rope & Sickle will become two of the most essential tools in your arsenal. Carrots, potatoes, and onions, along with a wide array of bountiful produce is possible for Farmers to harvest. All Cryptonians rely on Farming for their sustenance, making this a rewarding Profession.
Containing water sources teeming with aquatic life, Crypton’s fishing scene is simply glorious. Fish aren't going to catch themselves, so you're going to need a trusty Fishing Rod. Maximize your fishing gains and opportunities with this indispensable tool for the Fishing profession.
All Wizards, Elves, and other kin need to eat! This means somebody has to prepare culinary perfection to provide energy to all those who inhabit Planet Crypton. The optimal way to do so is with Kitchen Utensils. Cook your way to stardom with these kitchen essentials, and prepare gastronomical delights such as Forest Fish Fillet, Chopped Potatoes, Sliced Onions, and Seasonings of all kinds.
For the preliminary Character Staking program, each character will be able to select a maximum of two professions in total out of the categories listed above.
Here’s a simple tutorial on how to start earning game asset NFT rewards from staking your Character NFTs like Wizards:
Characters will initially need to unlock staking before they will be adorned with their Profession attributes.
To unlock staking for a Wizard, you simply need to go to your Wizard’s details page on the Cosmic Universe Gallery. Once there, you will see an “Unlock Staking” section.
Simply click on this button, at which point MetaMask will pop up with a request to make a transaction. Unlocking staking will take two transactions, as the first approves MAGICK to be transferred (cost for activating staking is 20 MAGICK — if you don’t have at least 20 MAGICK in your wallet to send to the Rewards Pool, the transaction will fail and give you an error message), and the second calls the unlock function. Once the transaction completes you will have to refresh the page.
Now that staking is unlocked for your wizard, you can stake and start earning MAGICK!
Note: To make things easy for everyone, claiming rewards on any single Wizard you have staked will claim the rewards for ALL Wizards you currently have staked that have accrued rewards.
Note: The Professions you choose will also be the Professions your chosen character will have once the game is out, so choose wisely!
Once a Profession has been selected, you cannot level another Profession until you have reached Skill Level 20. Additionally, only two Professions may initially be trained during the staking.
Each level has a training and activation cost of 90 MAGICK, and increases your staking rewards. The further you progress through the levels, the longer it will take to complete. Once a level is completed, come back to the details panel and complete your training to start your next level.
Who is going to be the first level 20 profession holder? Only time will tell 🧙♂️
Good luck, and happy leveling!
TLDR:
Click the Unlock Staking button
Refresh the page
Click the Stake button
Refresh the page
Click the Start Training button
Refresh the page
To determine the Training Time, we used a prime number sequence. This ensures there is a proper balance between the time it takes to train in each level, the number of skill points received, and the amount of rewards received.
Around the time of the game being released, there will be a transition into the rewards system used within the Cosmic Universe MMORPG.
Also, now when you buy and sell Character NFTs, you should take into account their Skill Level, as the higher their Skill Level, the more rewards they provide and the more valuable they will be.
In mid October 2022, Character Staking transitioned from Phase 1 to Phase 2. There will be 3 Phases in total for the Character Staking Program.
What this means is that starting October 17th, MAGICK rewards were replaced by several other rewards that we will list below. This ensures the program can stay perpetually sustainable, while still providing valuable rewards.
Here's what happened:
A process called Deep Meditation commenced on October 17th. During Deep Meditation, MAGICK rewards ceased being distributed and were replaced with Treasure Chests, similar to the ones that will be received in-game, except with some rare and unique items that will not be found within in-game Treasure Chests.
Upgrading Skill Level is still possible once the Deep Meditation progress in Phase 2 began. This means if you have not reached Skill Level 20 within a Profession, you can continue upgrading in order to get the Treasure Chests and gain a competitive advantage with newer players by getting up to a Skill Level of 20 within 2 Professions before the game is fully released.
These chests are distributed after a player reaches a Skill Level of 20 within a maxed out Profession. You will receive 1 Standard Chest if you have 1 maxed out Profession and an additional chest (Epic Chest) if you have 2 maxed out Professions (1 Standard Chest and 1 Epic Chest). This means that even if you started upgrading Wizards late, you can still achieve Skill Level 20 in two Professions! Chests will begin to be distributed during Phase 2 for everyone who has gotten to a Skill Level of 20, even if you already got to that level now.
Rewards during Phase 2 found within Treasure Chests include:
Guaranteed VIP Pass that provides access to the VIP Lounge by maxing out 2 Professions and a chance of finding a VIP Pass in a chest after maxing out one Profession.
Profession Tools (Pickaxe & Axe with at least one in each chest, with 1 in a Standard Chest and 2 in Epic Chest in 4 categories of rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Mythical which all have varying degrees of strength and durability)
Resources (3 from each Profession. For example: Pine, Birch, Willow for Woodcutting, Iron, Granite, Gold for Mining, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Labradorite for Crystal Extraction, etc.
Access to Exclusive Quests only playable via the VIP Lounge
Capybara pet that follows your player around CU, and can be dismissed and then summoned again upon your request (Variable chance reward)
Rune of Translocation (1% chance of it being in a Standard Chest and 5% chance of it being in an Epic Chest)
Note: Players can still upgrade their Skill Level for 90 MAGICK like now per level, all the way up to 20 during Deep Meditation in both Professions, but instead of MAGICK rewards there will be a transition to all of the rewards described above, which will be placed in special Treasure Chests.
Phase 3 begins upon the release of the game, either the full release or Beta. This means that players will be able to, through skilled gameplay, upgrade their Skill Level up to 200 per Profession, within 3 Professions. In-game rewards are incomprehensibly vast and will require an entire Encyclopedia entry for them, which will come within the next couple of months.
Note that Skill Level is separate from a player's overall Level.
Skill Level: 1-200 Character Level: 1-13 Land Level: 1-7 We have designed Phase 2 rewards to be very valuable, with tradable NFTs being placed within Treasure Chests that can be then traded on OpenSea.
Once Cosmic Universe’s MMORPG is released, players will get to take their Character Professions much farther than what they are going to be used for in the Character NFT Staking program.
For one thing, the Skill Level cap of 20 will no longer exist, and go up to a max Skill Level of 200. This is different from the overall Level of a character, which will max out at 13 initially within the game at Etherea Lumina. Additionally, a Player will be allowed to have 3 Professions than just the two currently allowable in our preliminary staking program.
Each Profession will have its own unique modular building that can be upgraded as the player gains skill in that profession. A woodcutter might have a lumber mill, whereas an Alchemist might have a Potions Laboratory. A farmer will have a Farm building with modular add-ons like a Tool Shed, Vegetable Patch, and so on. Each add-on will provide different benefits and help for the player to max out their chosen professions.
Each crafting profession will rely on two gathering professions as per the graphic below:
This is all to generate a thriving, circulatory ecosystem where each Profession is desired and required for one thing or another.
Since building is the main objective of our game, deep and complex Professions are essentially a requirement for the facilitation of deep and meaningful gameplay experience.
Also, in the game, Professions will each reward in different ways.
Take Alchemy for example. To create a powerful high-level potion, you may need to have elements from other Professions, such as herbs or a certain type of fish.
Everything that can be created by a Profession will not be able to be obtained in another way. This means a character with that Profession will be able to sell their wares in order to purchase from others who may have a different profession.
