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Below the cut is our extensive FAQ, which we update regularly! If you have a question, check here first!

Last updated 10/13/2022.

How long has Paw Borough been in development?

Paw Borough has been in development for over a year. We started initial concept design in early 2021!

Will Paw Borough be free to play?

Paw Borough will be free to play after the closed Beta, with premium currency bought with real money; however, premium currency will also be obtainable through regular gameplay.

When will Paw Borough be playable?

As long as we reach our funding goal for Kickstarter, our roadmap puts public launch in 2024. We predict the closed beta will release late 2023 - early 2024. We will keep backers updated if there are any hiccups that may compromise this timeline.

Where do I download Paw Borough?

Paw Borough will be a browser game free to access from your web browser, and we plan to convert it to a mobile app for the best mobile accessibility in the future, but it is not currently playable. Our demo (cat creator) is available for everyone to test a key functionality for the game!

Will Paw Borough be mobile friendly?

Yes. While we would like to convert the game into an app to better accommodate mobile users, the website itself will be playable on mobile.

When is the Kickstarter?

The Kickstarter will run from October 5th at midnight EST to November 5th at midnight EST. Here is a link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbpt/paw-borough-the-feline-virtual-browser-rpg

Can I back the Kickstarter without a card?

As far as we know, Kickstarter does not allow payment without a card. If you're very anxious to back it, we recommend sending the money needed to a trusted friend or family member to back it for you, under your own e-mail address.

Will there be more breeds/genes/colors?

Yes. We intend for a color wheel expansion, which will bring our color total to 151, but no more colors beyond that. Paw Borough will have 20 breeds in its site's lifetime, counting both "Domestic" and "Mystic" breeds. We intend to add new genes and eye types to the game indefinitely.

Can cats die?

No. While we will have a feature to allow players to "retire" cats, which will give players a small payout, cats will not die due to inactivity. Feeding your cats is an incentive for site bonuses, but never a punishment.

Is there a cap on how much regular currency a player can obtain every day?

Players will be able to obtain a daily amount of currency through minigames, daily site activities, and the site's future battle system. After the cap has been reached, site activities and battling will give players items instead (daily activities will function similarly to Nook Miles from Animal Crossing New Horizons.)

Additionally, players can sell items in their Inventory back to the site, or receive a payout for "retiring" cats, neither of which will have a cap. The daily currency cap is to prevent inflation in the site's economy.

Can players cancel unwanted nests?

There will be an item for players to cancel an unwanted nest. Cats can also be made infertile with an item, and have the effect reversed. This secondary function exists for the purpose of roleplay.

Will the Kickstarter items be obtainable after the Kickstarter?

No. They are exclusive to the Kickstarter. If you are looking to obtain any after the campaign, you will need to trade with another player. Moontails and Longhairs will still be obtainable through breeding and trade, but you will not be able to obtain a Luna Stone to "breed change" a cat into a Moontail or Longhair without trading.

Can I get more than just 2 Luna Stones?

Yes, we have Luna Stones among other perks available as add-ons on the Kickstarter. Luna Stones as an add-on are $30 each, or $35 for two.

How will I receive my beta key and Kickstarter rewards?

Two codes will be sent to your email, one for the beta key and one for your rewards. You will be permitted to use the rewards code twice; once during the Beta, and once again after public launch.

Can Domestic Breeds be turned into Mystic Breeds (and vice versa)?

Yes, with caveats. Any breed may be changed into another breed with conversion. We will release a chart to allow for more comprehension of our specific breed-change system.

Can Domestic and Mystic Breeds produce offspring?

Yes. All Paw Borough Breeds can breed with one another, with a chance of one or the other Breed being passed down to the offspring, not hybrids.

Will some Breeds/Genes/Colors be more rare than others?

Breeds and Genes will have rarities. Offspring have an equal chance of being any color between two parents' colors on the color wheel for each gene. Additionally, cats with previous lineage have a chance to pass on their parents' color ranges to their offspring.

If I miss story events, how can I catch up?

Story events will be summarized for site-wide consumption in the site library. We also plan to turn the site story into fictional reading.

Can two or more people share an account?

No. However, multiple people under one internet connection may have their own accounts. Paw Borough does not wish to be liable nor responsible for disputes between two owners of the same account.

Can system members have individual accounts?

Separate members of a system are welcome to each have their own account, but will each need their own beta key if they wish to play closed beta. Furthermore, evidence of exploitation, such as the transfer of daily bonuses, which would create an unfair advantage to those not in a system, will result in account termination.

Can you change your Borough after choosing one at signup?

Yes. Each member is given a free change and then charged currency thereafter. Changing Boroughs will require a month-long cooldown.

Can you change your username? Will multiple people be allowed to have the same username?

Usernames are limited to 1 per user, and all users will get a free username change. However, changing thereafter will require currency.

How much can you customize your two Founder cats?

New players will be allowed to choose Overcoat, Undercoat, and Accent colors, as well as Overcoat and Undercoat genes for both of their Founders. The Accent gene is Basic at the start. Players can also choose the Breeds of their Founders from Shorthair, Snowfoot, and Ragdoll.

Will Players be able to sell their art through the site?

Yes! However, players will only be able to sell their art for site currency when using site facilities for sales. This is to prevent liability concerns. However, players are welcome and encouraged to facilitate their own real-world currency sales in the forums.

How will data wipes happen during the beta?

Following the conclusion of the closed beta, partial data will be wiped. Players will have their cats and currency erased, but will keep their accounts, IDs, and usernames. If a player purchases any premium currency during closed beta, the accumulation of these purchases will be liquidated and carried over into launch!

What will happen to the premium currency I bought with real money during the data wipe?

Purchased currency will be given back to players after the wipe, and any items purchased with premium currency will be liquidated back into the accumulation of the purchased currency. Premium currency obtained through "free to play" means will be wiped, however.

Is there a limit to how many Beta Testers there will be?

No, the Beta tester tier is an unlimited tier. However, there are two "Early Bird" tiers that allow backers to play the game three days early, limited to 100 each. Backers who want to reserve a low ID number or specific username should aim to purchase an Early Bird tier.

Can I use a cat I made in Paw Borough as an original character/purchase commissioned art of the character?

Yes, as long as Paw Borough art and original species are credited back to pawborough.net, and as long as the project the characters are used in is not commercial.

Will kits be able to wear accessories?

We would really like to have this option! On our Kickstarter, if the $90,000 stretch goal for kits to wear accessories is reached, then yes! This is an expensive endeavor and must be committed to at the start. Unless we can fund this feature within this campaign, we will NOT be able to implement accessories for kits later on.

If this goal is not funded, we will scrap this idea entirely. However, kits will be able to equip pelts and partials regardless of if the stretch goal is met.

How will players obtain "Generation 1" cats?

An item called an incense will be available, which can attract a cat (Shorthair, Snowfoot, or Ragdoll) with random colors and no previous lineage.

How old do you have to be to play Paw Borough?

Players must be 13 years of age or older to sign up. If a player lives in the European Economic Area, they must be 16 years or older to play. Regarding content, we are allowing tagged description and depiction of death, violence, and pg13 themes, but we are not allowing any mention of sexual proclivity or any 18+ imagery. Swearing is currently disallowed.

How will Paw Borough prevent inbreeding regarding the cats?

Related cats under 5 generations apart will not be able to breed.

Is Paw Borough accepting artist applications?

Paw Borough is always taking applications for decor, accessory, gene, and backdrop artists. You must be able to replicate and follow the style we have currently cultivated. You must also be able to deliver your files in PSD format. Please send your resume and what types of assets you would like to work on to [email protected].

Is Paw Borough accepting developer applications?

Yes. Please send your resume and a breakdown of your skills to [email protected].

Why only 20 breeds? How will the game remain interesting?

We believe the model of indefinite breeds and indefinite accessory/clothing for said indefinite breeds is a faulty one which grows into uncontrollable, insurmountable, costly hurdles for small art teams the longer a site is running and in effort to keep a userbase happy. We could easily dig holes for ourselves with breeds taking years and years of cost and production with no guarantee of release, and every gene or accesory asset we produce grows the cost and time of the next new breed until it's a monster of a problem.

We are not insisting that a draw of our game be the indefinite release of breeds. In that way, we differ from the goal of other sites. Our candid assertion is to be sure not to string along players who are joining with the express intention of seeing new breeds. Rather we'd like our unique mechanics and the allowance of a large variety for users to create and experiment with in a huge, virtual sandbox, to be our goal. Twenty breeds, with full functionality, is a large number with significant variety, and one we hope users will have fun creating with!

Do Kickstarter rewards stack (am I getting 2 Luna Stones or 10 with my Monarch Tier)?

No, items do not stack over previous tiers. Backers can receive up to 2 Luna stones before add-ons. The reward chart available on the campaign outlines exactly every item you will receive with a tier.

How much earlier do Early Bird tier codes get into the Beta?

Three days!

Can you change something about your art direction?

Thank you for your feedback. There is an amount of subjectivity to art and taste, and unfortunately we can only do so much before accepting that an artistic choice will not please everyone. If you do not enjoy the art direction, that is completely within your right! But please understand that we are, in the end, making the game with aspects we enjoy, and this will include an amount of subjectivity in style.

Will there be events during the game?

Yes! We plan for there to be monthly events, including Borough-specific holidays. Some events will be bigger than others and some smaller.

Will new colors be added to the demo?

Once the Kickstarter is over to make sure we have the funds, yes! We plan for a “gene overhaul” which will clean and update all the genes.

Is Paw Borough done through volunteer work? Can I volunteer?

Nope! All of our coders and artists are paid for their labor, which is why costs are so high. We will not be accepting any volunteer work.

Will you have feathers behind the ear as an accessory?

No. We are aware of the disrespectful connotations of the accessory to Indigenous cultures, especially within the Warrior Cats community, and do not intend to contribute to this. Thank you for your concern!

Will I be able to attach tags to my cats? Such as #kit?

Yes, and there will be a search and filtration system for these tags.

How will I receive my Kickstarter rewards?

You will receive an e-mail with a code after the Kickstarter.

Will I lose my Kickstarter rewards after a Beta wipe?

No. You can redeem the code twice; once during the Beta, and again during public release.

What do I lose during a data wipe?

You will lose all of your cats, items, and currency. Any premium currency you bought directly from the site with real money will be reimbursed to your accounts. Premium currency gained through free to play means will not be reimbursed. You will keep your ID number, username, and account details.

Is the alpha open? Can I join?

Our Alpha test is a closed test, sorry!

Will multiple cats be able to have the same Companion?

This isn't in our current plans, as it may disrupt the functionality of the Faunapedia, but we may look to see how we can make it possible. For now, the answer is no.

Can we still pledge to the Kickstarter after it's fully funded?

Yes! We have stretch goals up to a total of $130,000 yet to meet.

Will cats ever be too old to breed?

Paw Borough cats have eternal lifespans and breeding functionality. If you wish to remove a cat from your page, you can "Retire" it for a small payout.

Will there be a safe way to exchange premium currency (Moonstones) for regular currency (Sunstones) with other players?

We plan to have a way for players to exchange Moonstones for Sunstones directly on the site, but we will consider a way to facilitate trades between players the other way around!

Will Luna Stones be tradeable or will they be locked to your account?

Luna stones will not be locked to your account and can be traded to other players.

Will the site have achievements?

Yes!

Am I allowed to have a "side" account?

No. As outlined in our TOS, each user is allowed only one account.

Will there be side/minigames?

Yes!

Can all Kickstarter tiers have add-ons?

Yes!

Are Moontail wings randomly chosen when using a Luna Stone on a cat? What about when you breed a Moontail?

Yes. There will be in-game items to change a Moontail's wings. When breeding two cats, the wing type of the parent will be passed down to the kit.

Will there be a way to make my cat stay a kit forever?

Yes, we plan to have an item to make your cat permanently a kit.

Will colors in the Color Expansion be available for Founders?

Yes, all 151 colors will be available for your starter cats!

What is the character limit on usernames?

As of now, we're intending for usernames to be able to be a single character, but that may change depending on coding difficulties, so we are not promising any number at this point. Our upper bounds limit will be 18 characters, and players can use letters (including accented letters), numbers, and dashes (-) in their usernames.

Will I get refunded for the extra shipping costs?

Yes.

Will I get my account banned if a housemate and I both play Paw Borough, and you recognize the same IP address?

If we suspect multi-accounting, we intend to communicate with players instead of resorting to immediate termination, and we will not question or ban any accounts that share an IP address without probable cause (i.e., egregious examples of transfer of daily items/currency).

What's the difference between an Accessory and Decor item?

Accessory items are fitted to a cat and have separate illustrations for each breed and pose; think clothing. Decor items are single illustrations that can be moved around a scene; think furniture.

Will there be a breakdown of how many of each item was bought?

Yes, we will be releasing population reports!

Does the Monarch tier include both the Opal and Onyx tiers?

Yes!

Are we allowed to trade art for beta keys with other users?

Yes.

How long will the Kickstarter run?

One month! It ends on November 5th at 12 am EST.

Can you add a nonbinary/third gender pose to the cats?

Due to the mechanic of breeding, we cannot turn the venus and mars symbols into a nonbinary option, as this would confuse the mechanic. However! We are adamant in insisting that this mechanic be completely divorced from gender, and be isolated solely to breeding, and you are more than welcome to insist your cat nonbinary and enforce any pronouns of your choosing.

Could you add a pronouns section for a cat's page?

We've discussed this, and what we want to avoid is a requirement for a person to choose their cat's pronouns. We feel the user should get to choose if they want to display such information, and not be forced to. We will consider if there could be a section that is choosable to add, but we welcome our users to display pronouns in the biography of a cat!

Are there any plans for a battling system for cats?

Yes, including PVP. We are avoiding giving out too many details at the moment as the system is still in development.

Will you have a suggestions page?

Yes, once the beta opens.

Will there be a way to change a cat's eye type?

Yes. We have several items planned for this feature.

How many accounts will be reserved for staff use?

We are reserving 4 head staff accounts, and 7 Borough accounts before the Beta. Otherwise, ID numbers for users will be assigned in order of signup.

Can players terminate their account?

Yes. When you terminate your account, you will have a 14-day window to re-activate it. After that time expires, your account will be terminated, cats retired, items deleted, with your username changed to free up the name for other users. (I.E. "Blue" deleting on May 31st, 2025 would become Blue-05312022.)

What timezone will Paw Borough be in?

EST!

What will I receive with my Kickstarter tier?

This chart shown below outlines every item you will be receiving when you back a tier. Everything outlined in a tier is the exact amount you will be receiving!

Is there a list of add-ons available?

Is offsite trading allowed?

Yes, but only to sites that own the rights to the property and assets they are using (i.e., not Pokefarm). Additionally, be sure to familiarize yourself with the TOS of the website you are trading with; some websites, like Flight Rising and Dappervolk, do not allow off-site trading with games in beta.

Can we change a cat's birth Borough/eye color?

No, this is not an option at this time.

To what extent do you allow violence?

We are allowing a more lenient amount of violence than on other sites, but we are implementing a mandatory tagging system, meaning if you choose to depict blood or gore, you must tag it. Our TOS will reflect these rules during beta and at launch. Furthermore, photorealistic or real gore will not be allowed under any circumstance. But we are aware of the content from which our community has been fostered, and none of us want to staunchly limit it. Nor do we want to be vague and wishy-washy. So we will be outlining these terms explicitly. If you want to share written or drawn mild bloody art in one of our spaces, you are free to do so so long as you tag or censor it.

What meats are disallowed for recipes and cat consumption?

We are currently disallowing any meat which corresponds to the exact species of inspiration for mythic breeds, alongside any and all meat from a feline. The key difference here: beef is not allowed due to Bovines, but this does not exclude all hoofed animals! Goats, for example, are allowed! Venison, due to Prancers, is also disallowed. In a similar vein, a generalized bug-cat or fish-cat does not exclude these animal families from being acceptable meat! If a backer designing a recipe suggests meat which would directly clash with a breed we have planned, we will say so!

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