Isomara Island ARPG Hallows Event 2023Bring On The Carnival Questline Conclusion and The Carnival Is Here!Scroll down to read up and participate ,Click this to read a previous years' comic for a small lore snippet! -------> The worship of the Abyssals and Havens have subsided greatly over the years and the celebrations of tasty treats and dance have changed and grown outside of their original purpose. Hallows month still involves enjoying the sharing of treats, but dancing and dress has been traded for more games of play. Everyone is here to share the stories of old, bask in the changing of the season, and to have some good ole fun!, General Event Guidelines & Information:This event is being hosted on both the Isomara Island Site & on DeviantArtSome activities are only available on isomaraisland.com Must be a member of the Isomara Island group to participate on DeviantArtMust have an account/ be an Early Access supporter to participate on isomaraisland.com Art / Literature cannot be used on both the Site and DA for double the rewards. If any entry is submitted twice rewards will only be rewarded once.You may use any Isomara you own, an NPC, or Deus in any activity, game, or promptArt must be fullbody (at least 75% of the character showing)Art must be coloredLiterature needs to be at least 400 words in length, ,,Activity #1 - Trick or TreatCarmen & Frio have made a lot of mochi and hidden the treats for the isolings to find. This information spread so now everyone is on the hunt for mochi. There are five unique fruit filled mochi and five normal mochi to find across the site. Finding one will give a clue to another. This activity is only available on isomaraisland.comPlay Here - Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt Activity #1 Ends: 31 October 2023, 23:59:59 MST (UTC-07:00), ,,Activity #2 - Apple Bobbing Try your skill at bobbing for apples. DeviantArt VersionPlayers can freely bob for apples once a day to earn mochi.COMMENT THREAD You may participate in the free daily apple bobbing on DA and the Site!Site VersionDaily stamina has increased to 5 during this event. Players can use that stamina to bob for apples to receive mochiApple Bobbing Game , Apple Bobbing Prompt:Draw about bobbing for apples to receive more rewards (no daily limit!)Reward - What you bobbed +3 mochiDA - Submit Entries HereSite - Submit Prompt Here Activity #2 Ends: 31 October 2023, 23:59:59 MST (UTC-07:00), Shop - Treat Trade-In Stop by and trade in the mochi you've earned during the Hallows Event for sweet goodies such as hand-crafted fruit daifuku, legendary finds, charms, and mystery candy!,DA - Treat Trade-In - COMMENT THREAD Site - Treat Trade-In Shop You can see what these items do here: DA Item Index / Site Item IndexShop Closes: 5th November 2023, 23:59:59 MST (UTC-07:00), Activity #3 - Bring on the Carnival! (Questline)Part 1: Winds Brew Wildness While windy weather alone won't stop Thyme and the rest of the crew from setting up a carnival, a thunderstorm will. Strange enough, no one has seen any lightning or rainfall, but signs of bolt strikes are present on the grounds, and the wooden stalls and decorations keep being knocked over even though they are wind-proof. Thyme stands around a circle of other Isomara. "We need recruits to scout and watch over the grounds and surrounding area at night. I'm not letting another year slip by without a carnival! Get anyone you can to investigate the lightning marks and keep an eye on the weather." Commands Thyme. Draw/ Write about investigating the mysterious lightning strike marks and/or watching over the carnival grounds. Keep an eye out for anything bizarre and out of sorts.DA - Submit Entries HereSite - Submit Prompt Here Rewards:x3 Mochi, x50 Seashells, and +3 Stat Gain to the Character(s) included, Part 2: Swirling Winds & Strange Howls      Many Isomara showed up to volunteer in the investigation. Some kept an eye from the sky, while others scoured the grounds for clues. Thyme gathers everyone back into the center of the under-construction carnival. "Thanks to everyone's efforts and assistance, we might have a lead on the strange lightning strikes causing the carnival plans to stall." His words were stern, and the Isomara around him showed excitement at what they had just heard.      "While no lightning was seen in the last few nights, one duo of Isomara and their companions reported hearing howling in the area. The howling was mentioned to be louder during nights of strong winds." Murmurs around the circle commenced. Some could be heard. 'Well, of course, howling is heard during the wind. This is what wind does!' shouted one Isomara.  'I bet it was one of us here just fooling around.' said an older Isomara with a scoff.     Thymes ears twitched upon hearing these sudden spoken thoughts and added, "No matter the cause, we will find it. I will keep a closer eye on things the next couple of days, even... if it means losing my beauty sleep." His voice got quieter as he said that, almost as if he regretted making the self-promise as soon as the words left his mouth. He gulps in some air and returns to his previous composure. "Some animals might be making a ruckus during these windy nights. We will set up the stalls again, as well as some traps. Can all of you help us gather the materials to rebuild the broken stalls and also help in laying the traps?"This part has two solutions. You may pick either one:Supply x5 Wood or Driftwood (Can be a combination), x13 Sticks, x1 Cloth or Fabric, x1 Simple Dye, x2 String or Vines (Can be a combination), and x18 RocksInclude a drawing or story about setting traps or helping build the carnival game booths/ stalls. It must also include Thyme.DA - Submit Entries HereSite - Submit Prompt Here Rewards:x5 Mochi, x100 Seashells, x1 Kiwi Daifuku, and +3 Stat Gain to the Character(s) included, Part 3: Ferocious Friction As everyone returned to the campground that following morning, only a few things were noticed to have been knocked over. Whimpering accompanied by tiny howls is heard coming from a triggered trap. The wooden trap laid out last night was now covered in stray foliage and a fallen sheet. As you approach, you notice marks of lightning strikes on the ground, making their way back to the center of the trap's location. You and the other crowding proceed closer with more caution. "Let me help. If it's a wild predator, you could be in danger." Thyme states with a paw, separating you and the trap. Having an experienced tamer reassures you. Thyme gently removes the debris of leaves, sticks, and other plant matter. Then you grab one side of the sheet, and Thyme grips the other. You toss the sheet to the side, letting the light wind carry it a few paws length away. In the trap is a tiny young critter. Hunched, cowering in the wooden cage's center, was the creator of the howls. A four-legged furry critter with dark fur. It stops howling for a second and begins to shake uncontrollably. Its fur was starting to lift from the building friction until suddenly! ZAP! , The built-up static released itself outward and into the ground, leaving a darkened mark upon the earth. Thyme, yourself, and the others are lightly shocked enough to startle and back up. Draw/ Write about calming the creature down. Is there something you can say or give to it? Please keep it in the trap/cage, though. We wouldn't want it to attack anyone out of fear.DA - Submit Entries HereSite - Submit Prompt Here Rewards:x15 Mochi, x100 Seashells, and x1 Ally Adoption Slip, Part 4: A Baby Bahrū [Questline Conclusion] "Whoo. That lil guy sure gave us a startle. Must have gotten lost or chased out of the forest by a memic. It's a bahrū, probably no older than three new moons. I'm impressed you got it to calm down." Thyme begins to look at the critter and think. "I've never tamed one, so you should consider taking it. I've got my claws full with the other critters at the tavern anyway." he flips his hair with a smirk. "Of course, I need to take it with me for now and get it checked out. Make sure it's healthy. Come to my tavern later to pick them up, alright?" With that Thyme claps his paws and ushers everyone to start setting up the carnival once again while he and another couple Isomara take the caged critter to the Taming Tavern., With that the Hallows Carnival is up and running. There are various games of skill and luck to play. Bahrū are now available to purchase at Thyme's Taming Tavern. There is a limit of 1 purchase per user. Those who have an Ally Adoption Slip can adopt the Bahru free of charge., Event ends on October 31st at 11:59 PM MST Shops close on November 5th at 11:59 PM MST

Past Update Journal: Iso-Island 6.4.5 View all past Update Logs Weekly updates will become more frequent as we continue to work on the official standalone Isomara Island website. Website updates, changes, and fixes are from the previous seven days and have already been applied to the site.DeviantArt Group updates, changes, and fixes will take effect and go live soon after this post is live (All of these have already gone live on the website version unless specified)Upcoming Staff VacationAll Isomara Island ARPG staff will be on vacation from August 21st to September 4th. During that time, there will be no weekly updates. Reports, Submissions, and Claims queue processing will resume on August 30th., Website UpdatesUpdatesPrompt Pavilion Page Draft has been launched*This page contains quick links to different prompts, categories, and the featured prompt, and this page will be updated as we add more prompts*Images have yet to be added/ placeholders replacedPorted the remaining four legacy prompts from the DeviantArt version of the ARPG#9 Tale - Sharing Stories word count has been reduced from 700 to 600#10 Collection - Surf n Turf does not have the +100 HP reward and instead has been replaced with a Leftovers loot table where you can receive some leftover edible items from the feast#12 Survey - Fashion Model added reward of x1 Finery TokenDaily NPC RequestEvery day a different NPC will have an item request. In return, they will give a small bundle of seashells. The amount of seashells in this bundle is random. You may receive 10  at the minimum and up to 100 for the small bundle.New Scavenger HuntSimilar to # An Odd Request Scavenger Hunt, legacy prompt #10 - Surf n Turf Time is partially tied to a hunt where members can search around the site to retrieve the necessary items for the feast or instead can use the items retrieved from the normal play of explorations, voyages, and other activities/games within the ARPGNOTE: The newest scavenger hunt targets have not been placed on the site. We will announce on our Discord server and Twitter when this scavenger hunt is fully live to play.ChangesTemporarily made the crafting link under the activities dropdown on the nav bar go directly to the Crafting Knowledge list while the introduction to crafting page is under construction.Fine Fisherman Achievement has been changed to a user badge from a character achievement.Updated Prompt CategoriesWe have clumped the original prompt categories (Tale, Delivery, Gather, Collection, Escort, and Survey) into one category, Legacy. The original 12 prompts from the DeviantArt version of the ARPG are all listed under Legacy Prompts.FixesIncorrect seashell earning for Art Finishes. Sketches were given 0.5 instead of 1 Seashells, Clean Lines/Lineless was 2 instead of 3 Seashells, and Painted 4 instead of 5 SeashellsThe Prompt Pavilion link under the activities nav bar dropdown now appropriately goes to the new Prompt Pavilion page.Added +5 Seashells when including a Companion of the Month species when submitting art/lit to the galleryAdded small text on the homepage mentioning the ss bonus when including IOM or COMUpdated backend code of Companion Species of the Month to change monthly (on the 1st)Updated Prompt of the Month on the homepage. The prompt was changed, and we also updated the code in the backend, so now the prompt of the month will change monthly (on the 1st), DeviantArt Group UpdatesUpdates Activity Game ClosuresAs mentioned in the Dev Roadmap & Group Activity Closures News, some features of the DeviantArt version of the ARPG have now officially closed.As of July 30th, prompt #7 Collection - An Odd Request can no longer be completed on the DeviantArt version of the Prompt Pavilion. This prompt and the scavenger hunt is available on-site.As of August 6th, ARPG Import Uploads are no longer supported. If you purchase an adoptable after this date and want to participate in the ARPG, you will need to be a member of the Isomara Island Official Site and submit a claim to have the character ported to the master list and be useable in either version of the ARPG (DeviantArt or IsomaraIsland.com).Upcoming ClosuresSunday - September 3rd - Visual Import UpdatesAfter September 3rd, we will not take any more requests to update the visual master list imports on the IsomaraIndex account. Staff does not have the time to make alterations to the visual, save, and update. We previously and will continue storing the .psds and .pngs of these import images but will not make any new changes.

Past Update Journal: Iso-Island 6.4.4 View all past Update Logs Weekly updates will become more frequent as we continue to work on the official standalone Isomara Island website. Website updates, changes, and fixes are from the previous seven days and have already been applied to the site.DeviantArt Group updates, changes, and fixes will take effect and go live soon after this post is live (All of these have already gone live on the website version unless specified)Upcoming Staff VacationAll Isomara Island ARPG staff will be on vacation from August 21st to September 4th. During that time, there will be no weekly updates. Reports, Submissions, and Claims queue processing will resume on August 30th., Website Updates,UpdatesSeashell (ss) Reward Calculations have been reviewed and updated. When submitting a piece to the Art Gallery, there is a seashell reward section (as depicted on the right) users fill out to redeem in-game currency for their work. The currency earned has changed, and more in-depth fields have been added.Added Art Finish section, which includes Sketch for 1ss, Clean Lines/Lineless for 3ss , and Painted for 5ssAdded Headshot for 4ssFull Body Chibi for 15ss (Chibi refers to more cartoony/anatomically incorrect or simplified features and details)Increased Large Companion inclusion from 5ss to 10ss eachIncreased Small Companion inclusion from 3ss to 5ss eachAdded Prompt Activity for 5ssImplemented a new word count equation; previously, we didn't have a solid equation to calculate the number of words to seashell reward. Instead, a rudimentary tier system was in place where if you submitted at least a certain word count, you would receive a set amount of seashells. With the old tier system, we found that users were not getting enough seashells with longer stories. We have alleviated this dilemma, but note shorter stories seashell conversation rates have been nerfed slightly. We firmly believe this is fairer to the users and better for the economy. Here are some examples using the new equation along with the closest estimate from our old currency reward conversion:250 words = 17ss (Old: 200+ words = 15ss)400 words = 23ss (Old: 400+ words = 35ss)1000 words = 87ss (Old: 1,000+ words = 95ss)1450 words = 177ss (Old: 1500+ words = 145ss)2050 words = 353ss (Old: 2,000+ words = 200ss)2200 words = 407ss (Old: 2,200+ words = 220ss)Note: Literature still receives seashells for activity bonus, including the Isomara of the month, and NPCs, along with the word count rate.Community NPC Deus (D-0001) has been uploaded to the siteAny gallery submissions with her have been updated to have them tagged appropriatelyChangesCredits Page Added image emblems to the Supporters of the Credits page to better indicate if a user was a previous/current Patreon supporter and/or has supported the Early Access launch directlyFixesFixed incorrect seashell earnings in gallery submissionsFixed inconsistencies with some URL naming conventionsUpdated various incorrect naming schemes on the sidebar with proper termsShrunk shop coupon messages to avoid overlapping with other floating assetsResolved 404 error when selecting view all accessories from a user's profileFixed 500 error when trying to view details of a claimFixed 500 error when viewing the detailed log of a submission, DeviantArt Group UpdatesUpdates Activity Game ClosuresAs mentioned in the Dev Roadmap & Group Activity Closures News, some DA versions of activities/games will be sunset in the near future.Upcoming ClosuresSunday - July 30th - Insect Hunt#7 Collection Prompt - An Odd Request tips members to look for at least 5 different insects around the group to grab 4-digit codes. The codes would be turned in for the prompt rewards. The 4-digit codes would be updated every time someone would complete this prompt as well as the insects may move locations too. Since one person could complete this prompt per Isomara, staff would be updating these codes often. We have decided to retire this prompt. This prompt and the scavenger hunt is available on-site.Sunday - August 6th - ARPG Import UploadsOn August 6th, we will no longer add Isomara and companions to the IsomaraIndex master list account. If you purchase an adoptable after this date and want to participate in the ARPG, you will need to be a member of the Isomara Island Official Site and submit a claim to have the character ported to the master list and be useable in either version of the ARPG (DeviantArt or IsomaraIsland.com)ChangesThe in-Game Currency rewards journal has been updated to match the on-site seashell rates.Including multiple Isomara for +15ss in stories has been removed since the word count formula has been reworked.

🎂 It's Pacings' birthday!,Celebrate by stopping by Pacings' Shop for a free Leaf Coupon on-site or the DeviantArt group [NEXT 24HRS ONLY!]🌐 On-site Pacings' Shop (Very bottom of the shop stock)🟩 DA Pacings' Shop (First Comment Thread), Submit a drawing of Pacings between July 6th and July 18th for a bonus +60 seashells. Drawings must be at least bust up and be colored (There is no limit to the amount of drawings you can make). To receive the seashells submit to either places here:🌐 On-site Art Gallery (General Art Folder)🟩 DA Submission Journal (Activity Submissions Thread), For those participating in ArtFight this year, you my even use this art as an attack! IsomaraARPG is now on ArtFight. Only the Community owned NPCs plus Pacings have been uploaded - https://artfight.net/character/3657030.pacings ,

Hello villagers, Thank you for all the support thus far! Summer is here, and while I want to lounge in the pool all day, I have work to do on the Isomara Island ARPG to make it better for myself and all the other players. A month ago launched the Isomara Island ARPG early access. Since then, two small updates have been released, addressing bug fixes and added features. Today we will dive into the current site development roadmap, updates to the DeviantArt version of the ARPG, and review known site issues., ,Isomara Island Development RoadmapPhase 1During phase 1, we will finish porting base pages and implementing the core features of the Isomara Island ARPG.Prompt Pavilion ○ Will include a new page layout to incorporate the familiarity of the DA version and additional features such as quests.NPC Pages ○ Dedicated pages for each NPC that will include general information, and quick links to stores, games, and classes they runCurrency Guide ○ Updated guide on how to earn in-game currency and take a look at economy balancingTraining PageInhabitant Pages ○ Separate pages that detail each island species, behavior, anatomy, and other relevant informationConsumable ItemsPhase 2 Additional mechanics and advanced activity implementationVoyaging PageSlayer's Substantiation Daily Activity ○ The one-time quiz converted into a daily activity with a single question each dayForumsSpecies Traits Page Revamp ○ Updates to the traits page to display visual, updated information, and examplesUser Account Page Revamp ○ The /me page, when logged in, will be getting an overhaul to include more relevant links and visualsClasses & ExperiencePhase 3Fleshing out areas of the game to include more details, systems, and featuresMonthly PromptsIsoling Club HouseInteractive Island MapPast Event & Contest Porting ○ With DeviantArt's Eclipse changes, many old contests and events can be hard to read and look at. The aim is to port these near 1 to 1 (with a bit of visual updates) so we can all look back fondly on some old eventsCrafting Page Revamp ○ Concise page overhaul that details how to craft along with all recipes you know/does not knowGardening/Farming GamePhase 4+Companion Care DropsCourtshipExilementMobile OptimizationFinalize Missing Achievements ○ Only some character achievements are on-site. The aim is to narrow down and implement the rest, so users can finally fill all 49 spots in their character's achievement basketLayout Themes (Ex. Dark Mode)Item ArtAdditional Lore pages / Relive past EventsArt Guides, Tutorials, and tipsGoom Races Game*Note - Topics listed above may be pushed to earlier or later phases. We will continue to update our player base through on-site news, DeviantArt, and Twitter. Bugs Fixes and Addressing Feedback Throughout the four development phases, we will continue addressing feedback and resolving bugs and other reports. We openly accept and look at all feedback, comments, and issues and will respond to all sent. As I am only one person with one eye and brain, there are times when I will overlook a design element or feature that may not read clearly to players, so I appreciate even the smallest of notes that can serve to improve the site and gameplay., DeviantArt Version of the Isomara Island ARPG The official site will not be fully replacing the DA version. The Isomara-Island ARPG group will remain intact and open. However, some activities and games will be closing over time. Activity & Game Closures As the development of the official site continues, some games and activities will sunset on the DeviantArt version of the ARPG. These are the upcoming activities and games closing and their wrap-up dates. After the corresponding date, the DA version of that activity/game will no longer be available to play. You can still play them on the isomaraisland.com version of the ARPG. Immediately - July 1st (Today)Features of the Month Monthly Prompts ○ Monthly Features such as characters, companion species, featured achievements, items, and prompts have been fully ported to the official site. The monthly site prompts have not been implemented but are currently in the works under phase 3 of the development roadmap Companion Care Drops ○ This was silently dropped some time ago as use waned. There are plans to bring it back on the official site in phase 4 of the development roadmap Saturday - July 8thQueen's Cache [ DA Version | Site Version ]Tide Pools [ Site Version ] ○ An automated version of both of these daily games is available on the site. There are also prompts for each, where users can receive additional rewards for including artwork or literature. Sunday - August 6thARPG Import Uploads ○ On August 6th, we will no longer add Isomara and companions to the @IsomaraIndex master list account. If you purchase an adoptable after this date and want to participate in the ARPG, you will need to be a member of the Isomara Island Official Site and submit a claim to have the character ported to the master list and be useable in either version of the ARPG (DeviantArt or IsomaraIsland.com) Sunday - September 3rdVisual Import Updates ○ After September 3rd, we will not take any more requests to update the visual master list imports on the @IsomaraIndex account. Staff does not have the time to make alterations to the visual, save, and update. We previously and will continue storing the .psds and .pngs of these import images but will not make any new changes., Known IssuesWhile in early access, there are numerous bugs, work-in-progress pages, and missing images. We are aware of various issues and want to be vocal about what we know is occurring and that we are currently working on improvements and implementation. These are a list of bugs and issues currently known on isomaraisland.com. We plan to address and resolve these issues throughout the four development phases. Aspects of the site are not functional on mobile devices (Phase 4)Roll rewards of "Nothing" are not clear when presenting this informationForaging loops and shared stamina confusionUsers can simultaneously open both the Tide Pool and Queen's Cache page and cast/pilfer from both. This causes a bug where the user will lose out on one stamina as the claim reward will only have one and not both.User badges do not stay confined to the box on user pagesSelecting a critter on a user page takes you back to the top of the user page 404's & WIP - Not Implemented pagesAny pages currently on the site that display a 404 or are seemingly empty of content are known to be missing and not ready to be added to the live site or are a work in progress in being ported over from the DeviantArt journal. We have done a full scrub of the site and are fully aware of these pages. Please keep the feedback coming, and we hope you enjoy your time on the island. Until next time,Slayer, The One and Only Island Tour Guide, Past Update Journal: Iso-Island 6.4.2 View all past Update LogsDiscord Invite Link:, ,,...