The Caffae Café's Bulletins


The Bustling Caffae

Summer is drawing to a close, but that only means that autumn is coming out to play!

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September Events

Summer MYO Event Reminder!

The summer is easing closer and closer to its end, and so too does the time to prepare your summer event MYO!

All slots expire on 9/1, so there's still a few more days before your MYO is marked as expired!

If you're on the Discord server, you can submit your WIP Caffae and have the slot reserved as "WIP", so you can finish it later.

Of course, this is all leading into our...

Autumn MYO Event!

We have an MYO event out, right in a special thread for the occasion!

From now until the end of September, you will be able to claim a special MYO slot for the fall!

Claiming in the thread will allow you the ability to design a Caffae or Decaff with traits up to Rare, as well as being able to select one of the three Event-Only Traits to attach to it.

You can also upgrade your slot to Super-Rare by sharing the bulletin and joining the Discord, and adding Legendary traits by tagging friends (up to 3).

You will be given an MYO number, but watch out -- these special slot numbers will expire on December 1st!

Event-Only Traits

We have three new Event-Only Traits, perfect for the event!

  • Anatomy-Shaped Catalyst (Event-Only catalyst): You can make anatomically-accurate hearts, brains, and all the ins and outs of a human (or animal) body!
  • Gorgon (Event-Only kemonomimi): This head of hair will be quite slithery! You can also use the Fusion kemonomimi trait to change the hair type, such as to tentacles.
  • Ghost (Event-Only kemonomimi add-on): Out of all the ghosts and ghouls in the world, which one would you want to be? This add-on allows you to make your Caffae into a ghost, and the type of ghost is up to you!

We hope you enjoy these new traits!

Trait Releases

To go along with the new Event-Only Traits, we have also prepared several new traits!

  • Coffee Hair (Uncommon visual trait): Some Caffaes find this style of hair a good way to return to their roots...or, in this case, beans!
  • Tail Wings (Legendary visual trait): Any wing ethusiast's dream come true! It's cute, functional, and makes your tail 50% more effective!
  • Seeping Darkness All Over (Legendary visual trait): Use the darkness to your advantage with this spooky trait!

Prompts: A Good Book, Practicing Piracy, Single-Minded!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • A Good Book: September 6th is National Read a Book Day. Does your Caffae have a favorite genre, or perhaps a favorite book?
  • Practicing Piracy: September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day! Whether it's to prepare for that Halloween costume, or just having some good-natured fun, get ready to hornswaggle some landlubbers and get some loot!
  • Single-Minded: National Singles Week is the third week in September, so perhaps reflecting on singles' life is what is on your mind.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - August 2022

Posted 1 year, 9 months ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

We're now nearing the end of summer, and that means we have all sorts of updates and happenings!

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August Events

Summer MYO Event Reminder!

The summer is easing closer and closer to its end, and so too does the time to prepare your summer event MYO!

All slots expire on 9/1, so if you have a slot, you still have the month of August to work on making the Caffae of the summer!

If you're on the Discord server, you can submit your WIP Caffae and continue working on it even after 9/1.

Trait Releases!

While we don't have new Event-Only Traits this month, we do have several new traits to offer!

  • Peppers (Legendary add-in): Let's start with something spicy, huh? Jalepeno, chili, or even ghost peppers!
  • "Edible but Weird" (Adopt-Only add-in): A catch-all for anything that's edible by itself, but you wouldn't put into coffee outside of a dare...right? Right?
  • Trichechidae (Rare kemonomimi): Including manatees and dugongs, this aquatic kemonomimi is very friend-shaped!
  • Sock Coffee (Rare coffee type): Don't use your gym socks for this coffee type! This method of the making uses a special cotton filter in order to make the coffee.
  • Turkish Sand Coffee (Adopt-Only coffee type): With this specialized method, you can make stronger coffee! Just mind that you don't burn yourself with the sand.
  • Origami (Rare catalyst): Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It can be whatever your heart desires with this special catalyst!
  • Cup (Common catalyst): While this won't give you cool fingergun powers, a cup catalyst has its other uses.

We hope that these traits inspire ideas, even as the summer draws to a close.

Lore and Trait Guide Update!

Sometimes, picking out coffee beans to mix and match is difficult, especially if you're not a coffee person (or prefer to be casual about your coffee).

With that in mind, we've added a new Beans section to the Bean Grinds tab in the Lore and Trait Guide!

In addition to explaining the three main beans, there are several other types of coffee beans presented as a starting point, with a small description and/or fun fact with each.

Prompts: Good Deeds, Happiness Happens, Back to School!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Good Deeds: National Be an Angel Day takes place on August 22nd, but good deeds certainly aren't limited to a single day.
  • Happiness Happens: Sometimes, things just...happen! And some are more pleasant than others.
  • Back to School: As homeowners have the hustle and bustle of back to school, so a Caffae typically ends up picking up on the hectic mood.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - July 2022

Posted 1 year, 10 months ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

We're now at the midpoint of summer, and that means we have all sorts of updates and happenings!

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July Events

Summer MYO Event Updates!

All MYOs in the thread have been given out, and the thread is now locked.

All slots expire on 9/1, so if you have a slot, you still have two months to work on making the Caffae of the summer!

Swimsuit Contest!

It's time for some fun in the sun! Hopefully you've got a swimsuit!

Starting July 1st, you can submit your Caffaes wearing swimsuits! You can also submit entries involving other Caffaes or the NPCs!

You can choose to link them to this bulletin's comments, or submit them in the appropriate channel on the Discord server.

During the month of August, we will run a vote to see whose swimsuits are the best, and announce the winners on the September bulletin.

3 winners will receive
a Legendary MYO slot with an Event-Only Trait attached!

So what are you waiting for? Let's have a good summer!

Trait Releases Part 1: Gun Catalysts!

While we don't have new Event-Only Traits this month, we do have a plethora of new traits to offer!

Firstly, we want to announce the myriad options for a new set of catalysts: guns.

  • Common: Handguns; this includes revolvers, hand cannons, flintlocks, etc.
  • Uncommon: Long guns; this includes regular rifles, shotguns, carbines, etc.
  • Rare: Submachine guns, sniper rifles, automatic rifles
  • Super-Rare: Machine guns, assault rifles, battle rifles
  • Legendary: Cannons, laser guns, grenade launchers
  • Adopt-Only: Rocket launchers, BFGs

And yet, these aren't the only traits we're offering this month!

Trait Releases Part 2: Wait, There's More!

Don't worry if you're not a gun enthusiast; we have plenty of other traits to add in!

  • Sprinkles (Common add-in): Have you felt the need to decorate your coffee?
  • Food coloring (Common add-in): Maybe you want your cherry coffee to be blue, or your blueberry coffee to be red.
  • Griffin (Super-Rare kemonomimi): A majestic cross between a lion and an eagle!
  • Hippogriff (Legendary kemonomimi): This chimera-like creature is the result of a griffin crossed with a horse.
  • Kappa (Legendary kemonomimi): This kemonomimi is said to be quite mischievous, so look out!
  • Coffee-based condiments (Adopt-Only coffee type): Perhaps there's an inherent bit of "mad scientist" in the human species, but either way, you can make coffee ketchup now!
  • Mismatching Ears/Tails (Legendary visual traits): Dog with a rabbit's tail? Sure! A cat with bunny ears? Great! You can even mix different ears together!
  • Bean Halos/Spikes on/around wings (Super-Rare visual trait): Have you ever wanted to decorate your wings with a bit more spice? Now you can!

Prompts + Artfight Bonus!

Artfight takes place during the month of July, and so, we'll be granting a 500 Golden Bean bonus if you submit any Artfight works for Caffaes during the month.

We also have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • The Face in the Mirror: With Compliment Your Mirror Day on July 3rd, maybe it's a good time to look in the mirror and see what makes you so unique.
  • Chefs and Bakers and Cooks, Oh My!: July is National Culinary Arts Month! So let's get baking!
  • Treating Yourself Nicely: Everyone Deserves a Massage Week takes place this month, so let's pamper you for a while.

A New Set of Raffles!

With the Donation Shelf growing larger and larger, we're condensing traits and preparing a deluge of raffles!

  • July 1st: 15 winners will receive an Uncommon MYO!
  • July 8th: 10 winners will receive a Rare MYO!
  • July 15th: 5 winners will receive a Super-Rare MYO!
  • July 22nd: 3 winners will receive a Legendary MYO!
  • July 29nd: 1 winner will receive A Momentous MYO from the Black Market!

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - June 2022

Posted 1 year, 11 months ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

One year ago, we held our first MYO Event! And like last year, it's coming with a bunch of new summery traits.

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June Events

Summer MYO Event!

We have an MYO event out, right in a special thread for the occasion!

From now until the end of June, you will be able to claim a special MYO slot for the summer!

Claiming in the thread will allow you the ability to design a Caffae or Decaff with traits up to Rare, as well as being able to select one of the four Event-Only Traits to attach to it.

You can also upgrade your slot to Super-Rare by sharing the bulletin and joining the Discord, and adding Legendary traits by tagging friends (up to 3).

You will be given an MYO number, but watch out -- these special slot numbers will expire on September 1st!


However, with the start of this new event, all unused MYOs from the March Event are to be considered expired.

Event-Only Traits

We have four new Event-Only Traits, perfect for the event!

  • Selkie (Event-Only kemonomimi): This special kemonomimi can shift between humanoid and animal-like forms with the use of its pelt! By default, the Selkie is using a pinniped pelt (seals, walruses, etc.), but you can use the Fusion Kemonomimi trait in order to expand your options!
  • Pool Float Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): It's always good to have something to hold onto when in the water. Disclaimer: Make sure to bring your own pool floats, this one might not be strong enough to keep you afloat.
  • Seashell Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): It's okay, you can be a little shellfish with this pretty halo.
  • Seaweed Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): Perhaps you prefer to enjoy your greens?

We hope you enjoy these new traits!

Trait Releases

To go along with the new Event-Only Traits, we have also prepared several new traits!

  • Pinnipeds (Rare kemonomimi): This kemonomimi includes seals, walruses, sea lions, and more!
  • Dalgona (Common coffee type): This coffee gets its name from tasting like dalgona candy!
  • Cold Brew Float (Rare coffee type): Like the root beer float, this coffee gives you the use of the Ice Cream add-in for free!
  • Iced Coffee Popsicles (Adopt-Only coffee type): A sweet treat just in time for the summer!
  • Embedded Gems (Super-Rare visual trait): Sparkle, dazzle, and gleam your way to the top!
  • Bioluminescence (Legendary visual trait): Now you, too, can glow in the dark!
  • Septum Piercing (Super-Rare catalyst): You've gained another option to pierce your Caffae with magic!

Prompts: Shop 'til You Drop, Safety in Safety, Destination: Summer!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Shop 'til You Drop: National Splurge Day is on June 18th, and every Caffae knows their homeowners might need some this or that. Maybe you might get something for yourself, too?
  • Safety in Safety: June is National Safety Month, so now is the perfect time to review all of the safety routines and devices in the home.
  • Destination: Summer: Summer is usually a time for rest and relaxation, but are there destinations that your Caffae wishes to go to?

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - May 2022

Posted 2 years, 7 days ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

With April Showers brings May Flowers, and we've got some flowers for you as well!

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May Events

Anniversary MYO Event Updates!

Until June 1st, 2022, you can still submit MYOs from
the March MYO event!

When June 1st arrives, all unused slots will be marked as expired, and another MYO event will be posted.

We're excited to see what Caffaes and Decaffs
result from these MYO slots!

Trait Releases

We have five new traits, alongside a new new Event-Only Trait!

  • Chupacabra (Super-Rare kemonomimi): If you have a penchant for goats, and prefer to stay out of view, then perhaps this kemonomimi is a good choice!
  • Meringue (Super-Rare add-in): A confection with some affection, you can have it on your coffee or on your add-ins or whatever you may please!
  • Cafecito (Rare coffee type): Made with equal parts sugar and espresso, this coffee is sure to give you a sweet tooth!
  • Cafe con Leche (Rare coffee type): With equal parts scalded milk and espresso, nobody would blame you if you thought it was an affogato.
  • Mushroom growths (Adopt-Only visual trait): After the rain, mushrooms are bound to be spotted. You can be, too!
  • Flower Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): Complete your spring ensemble with this non-exclusive halo!

We hope you enjoy these new traits!

Prompts: Paranormal Activity, Pets in the Home, May Flowers!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Paranormal Activity: Paranormal Day is on May 3rd, so get your flashlights and your old musty tomes. It's time to look into the abyss, and pray it doesn't look back.
  • Pets in the Home: With National Pet Week in May, it's a good time to reflect your Caffae's relationships with the pets in the home, especially between the day and night.
  • May Flowers: With the April Showers out of the way, it's time for the May Flowers to bloom! Does your Caffae have any particular favorite flowers? Or just thoughts as Spring begins to wane?

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - April 2022

Posted 2 years, 1 month ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

With the anniversary month being finished, we are now one full year into bulletins!

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April Events

Bank and Tracker Mascot Contest

We've had two entries, each with a pair of Caffaes for the Bank and MYO Tracker! After the dust cleared and the votes settled, though, we have a winner ready to receive their reward.

The winner of the contest is mnyehlike!
Since they submitted a pair and won with that pair, they will receive 4,000 Golden Beans and two Momentous MYOs!

Lucille (she/they) is bubbly, but gets deadly serious when it comes to the ledgers. The first time she worked with them, she spilled ink over an account, and from that point has done her utmost to make sure it's neat. They know a lot of people, being the banker. She has a line to every Caffae, Decaff, and their creator. Files taxes on the off-time for Caffae and Decaff who try and live human lives.

C (they/them) is silent and deadly. They keep tabs on everyone, assigning them numbers, and knows everything there is to know about their targets. Utterly cold and calculating. The perfect hunter. After all, you cannot be taken advantage of if you always have the advantage.

We appreciate your participation, and look forward to your participation in future contests!

Anniversary MYO Event Updates!

The thread to receive MYOs for the anniversary event is now closed!

However, you can still submit these MYOs for approval
until June 1st, 2022!

We're excited to see what Caffaes and Decaffs
result from these MYO slots!

Trait Releases

We have three new traits, alongside three new Event-Only Traits!

  • Flowerpot Catalysts (Super-Rare): How does your garden grow? Maybe in one of these convenient catalysts!
  • Floral Growths (Adopt-Only visual trait): If you're not satisfied growing gardens in a catalyst, using yourself as a base is perfectly achievable with this trait.
  • Mushrooms/Fungi (Adopt-Only add-ins): While not as controversial as pineapple on pizza, you can certainly turn some heads with this ingredient in your coffee!
  • Flower-Shaped Catalysts (Event-Only): For that springtime feel, a catalyst designed to fit the mood can always help!
  • Sunny Day Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): After the rain, there's always sunshine, and now you can express that too!
  • Rainy Day Halo(s) (Event-Only visual trait): Or, perhaps, you just want to broadcast that you're not exactly a sunny person!

We hope you enjoy these new traits!

Weekly Raffles!

Every Friday in April, a new raffle will be posted in our Discord server! These will last through the weekend, ending on Sunday.
The prizes are:

  • April 1st: 10 winners will receive 75,000 Beans!
  • April 8th: 10 winners will receive 3,000 Golden Beans!
  • April 15th: 10 winners will receive a MYO Gacha Ticket, and
    5 winners will receive a MYO Gacha Pack!
  • April 22nd: 5 winners will receive a Rare MYO,
    3 winners will receive a Super-Rare MYO,
    and 1 winner will receive a Legendary MYO!
  • April 29th: From the Black Market, 1 winner will receive a Legendary + 2 Adopt-Only Trait MYO, and 1 additional winner will receive A Momentous MYO!

In fact, our first raffle will drop shortly after this bulletin is posted!
We hope you join our Discord server in order to participate.

Prompts: Make a Homeowner, Spring Cleaning, and Easter Egg Hunts!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Make a Homeowner: Making homeowner characters is the big new trend spreading across the Caffae bars, with their own tiers of rarity. What’s yours look like?
    This prompt can be taken several times by the same Caffae!
  • Spring Cleaning: Homeowners may end up more conscious about their cleanliness during spring, and so a Caffae is likely to find themselves both more concerned and less busy during the spring. How is your homeowner reacting to the season, and how is your Caffae taking it?
  • Easter Egg Hunts: The Easter season is upon us! Does your Caffae celebrate, or do they just take advantage of the post-Easter sales for those chocolate bunnies? (I don't blame them.)

Prop Item Removal

When the Caffae species first started, there was a tier of Bean-bought items known as prop items. However, as time went on, the need for these items faded.

So we're removing them!

All items will be tallied and their Bean costs will be given to their respective users. All sheets will remove the Prop Item sections and tallies, and the transaction history will be cleaned up as well.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae - March 2022

Posted 2 years, 2 months ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

This month is a special one, in which our anniversary's just begun! That's right -- during March last year, the Caffae species was conceived and launched. We have a lot of cool things for you as a result!

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March Events

New Event-Only Traits!

We have four Event-Only traits for this month:
Snake Halos, Clover Halos, Button Eyes, and Clover-Shaped Catalysts!

The Snake Halos are unique in that both Caffaes and Decaffs can use them. Some say that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland, and summoning these critters takes a certain sort of magic.

The Clover-Shaped Catalyst is said to bring about quite a bit of luck. How lucky will you be?

Clover-Shaped Halos are a Caffae-exclusive trait, and are additions to the regular halos a Caffae has.

Button Eyes are a Decaff-exclusive trait. Whose craft drawer did they get into?

What an exciting set of traits!

Anniversary MYO Event!

With an assortment of new traits, it's time to have a bit of fun.

We have an MYO event out, right in a special thread for the occasion!

Claiming in the thread will allow you the ability to design a Caffae or Decaff with traits up to Super-Rare, as well as being able to select one of the four Event-Only Traits to attach to it.

You can also upgrade your slot to Legendary by sharing the bulletin and joining the Discord, and adding Adopt-Only traits by tagging friends (up to 3).

With Adopt-Only Traits, you can also use them as Event-Only Traits, if you want to add several of this month's traits!

You will be given an MYO number, but watch out -- these special slot numbers will expire on 6/1! Being a member of the Discord server will allow you the chance to ask for additional extensions, but only for a certain period of time.

Bank and Tracker Mascot Contest!

With the anniversary comes new opportunities, and talk of Caffaes maintaining the funds and brews of Caffaekind
has reached their peak.

...who are these guys, anyway? Well, that's up to you!

You can design a mascot for the bank or tracker ( or both! ) to receive the chance to win 2,000 Golden Beans and A Momentous MYO from the Black Market. This applies to each mascot individually, so there's two chances to win!

Even if you don't win, your efforts won't be wasted; you'll receive 1,000 Golden Beans for submitting an entry for each mascot.

To enter, you can either DM @swirltraveler on Toyhouse, @/dlharbinger on DeviantArt, or submit to the appropriate channel on Discord.

Submissions will close on March 26th, and a poll will be created on the Discord server to vote for the winners. Winners will be announced on the April bulletin!

Trait Releases

A trait bonanza is releasing this much,
themed around weapon catalysts!

  • Common: Brass knuckles, gauntlets, fans, hooks, shields
  • Uncommon: Daggers, hatchets, clubs, maces, sickles, picks
  • Rare: Shortswords, machetes, axes, flails, polearms, spears, kusari-fundo
  • Super-Rare: One-handed swords, pickaxes, chakram, kunai, shuriken, throwing knives, throwing axes
  • Legendary: Scythes, two-handed swords, hand-and-a-half swords, katanas, greatswords, kanabo, bows, crossbows
  • Adopt-Only: Whips, nunchaku, sectioned staffs, kusari-gama

There's a lot to mix and match with other catalyst types,
and we hope you enjoy them!

Prompts: Springtime Beginnings, Crafty Crafting, and Luck and Clovers!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Springtime Beginnings: The Spring Solstice leaves a lot of time to reflect; are you hopeful for a new beginning, or are you taking the first steps on a new journey?
  • Crafty Crafting: March is National Craft Month! What sort of projects will you undertake? Do you enjoy the hobby, or is it just something to do?
  • Luck and Clovers: It's St. Patrick's Day! The clover is typically associated with luck, but are you feeling lucky? Or just a bit at odds with luck?

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy all that this month has to offer!

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The Bustling Caffae

Ah, February, the month of love and chocolate! We hope that you've been keeping warm during these winter months, and enjoy the news that we're bringing for this month.

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February Events

Golden Bean Quest Updates!

We've added a few new prompts to the Golden Bean Quests, but that's not the only reason this is in the bulletin.

We also added the ability to partake in previous months' prompts for Golden Beans! If you're a newer member, or just feel inspired by a previous prompt, you can now earn Golden Beans for using it.

New Event-Only Traits!

We have three Event-Only traits for this month:
Heart-Shaped Catalysts, Heart Halos, and Broken-Heart Spikes!

The halos and spikes follow the species rule, meaning that the Halos belong to Caffaes, and the Spikes belong to Decaffs.

These are added on top of the halos and spikes,
resulting in a rather sweet effect!

Meanwhile, the Heart-Shaped catalyst can be used by both species.

What a sweet set of traits!

Trait Releases

New traits are out this month!

  • Navel Piercing Catalyst (Legendary): They say that this placement helps with stomachaches -- is that true?
  • Bodily Embed Catalyst (Adopt-Only): It's the newest trend, they say, and you can mix and match other catalyst styles with this catalyst type!
  • Cookie Crumbs (Rare Add-In): That really is the way the cookie crumbles!

We hope these traits are just as enjoyable for you to use as they were for me to write the descriptions of.

Trait Overhaul

We've gone ahead and made some adjustments to the missing limbs and missing limbs with prosthetics traits! Now, these traits are split up and reorganized.

Instead of limiting the rarity to the missing limbs or prosthetics themselves, rarity is instead determined by prosthetic materials.

  • Missing Limbs (Common): You can now remove as many limbs as you please, without buying traits!
  • Wooden Prosthetics (Common)
  • Metal Prosthetics (Common)
  • Plastic Prosthetics (Common)
  • Multi-material Prosthetics (Uncommon)
  • Weapon Hybrid Prosthetics (Rare)
  • Object-Based Prosthetics (Super-Rare)
  • Liquid-Based Prosthetics (Legendary)
  • Coffee Bean Prosthetics (Adopt-Only)

We hope this removes limitations when making disabled characters, and encourage you to apply these traits creatively.

Prompts: Valentines, Dessert for Breakfast,
and Fairy Tales!

We have three new prompts out this month! You'll earn 300 Golden Beans to add to your claims by participating in any of these prompts.

  • Valentines: Whether it's finding the perfect gift, rushing to get that cheap chocolate, or reminiscing about past years' Valentine's Days, there's a lot of room for this prompt!
  • Dessert for Breakfast: Did you know? Ice Cream for Breakfast Day takes place on the first Saturday of February! But you don't really need an excuse for a treat, do you?
  • Fairy Tales: Tell a Fairy Tale Day takes place on Feburary 26th, meaning that the stories you cherish can unfold in new ways.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! We hope you enjoy this month's offerings, and are looking forward to next month. It's nearly been a year since the Caffae Species has launched!

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The Bustling Caffae - January 2022

Posted 2 years, 4 months ago by swirltraveler

The Bustling Caffae

With a new year comes more opportunities for growth, new resolutions, and change...and more coffee. Definitely more coffee.

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January Events

New Year's Survey

Got any ideas for traits? Want to suggest prompts? Here's your chance!

In preparation for the new year, we've prepared a survey to gauge opinions for Golden Bean Quests, as well as opening the floor for suggestions on various traits.

Here is the link to the survey!

The only identifying information needed is your username on a preferred medium (Toyhouse, Discord, etc.).

New Event-Only Trait!

This month's Event-Only Trait is a simple one: the Hourglass catalyst!

You, too, can show your appreciation (or vaguely threatening aura) for the new year and all that it brings!

Unfortunately, this catalyst isn't powerful enough to affect time or the passage of it.

But it sure looks neat!

Trait Releases

New traits are out this month!

  • Nose Ring Catalyst (Super-Rare): It's hard to steal another Caffae's catalyst when it's attached to your nose, right?
  • Musical Instrument Catalyst (Legendary): Weave some music into your magic with this type of catalyst!
  • Kopi Joss (Adopt-Only coffee type): Also known as "Charcoal Coffee", this coffee uses a red-hot coal to help the flavor!
  • Kopi Gu Yu (Super-Rare coffee type): Known as "Coffee with Butter", this coffee might seem a bit unconventional.
  • Flaming Mayan Coffee (Adopt-Only coffee type): A presentation as well as a coffee, this type uses live flames and multiple sauce boats to entertain as well as create!

We hope these traits are just as enjoyable for you to use as they were for me to write the descriptions of.

RL Currency Bonus!

If you buy an MYO slot with real life currency (through payment on Paypal or DeviantArt points), you'll receive half of that slot's Golden Beans golden_beans.png as a bonus!

This only applies to MYO slots. Buying traits or items will not provide the bonus.

For example: Buying a Common MYO for $5 USD or 500 DeviantArt points will earn you 1500 Golden Beans golden_beans.png from its 3000 golden_beans.png value.
This can be used to buy other MYOs, traits, or items!

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! With a new year ahead of us, there's a lot of fun to be had!

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The Bustling Caffae

With December comes the holidays, whether you celebrate them or prefer to take advantage of all of the promotional merchandise on sale...or the holiday coffee.

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December Events

Prompts:
Snowy Fun, Holiday Havoc,
and Warm Satisfaction

Three prompts for the season, perfect for more Golden Beans!

There's not only one prompt, but three prompts you can partake in during the holiday season! Each prompt gives an additional 300 Golden Beans upon submitting a claim.

The prompts are:

  • Snowy Fun: The snowfall is a great time for Caffaes and Decaffs alike to play. Snow angels are much easier with actual wings, right?
  • Holiday Havoc: Whether it's trying to figure out the perfect gift, select the best Yule log, or merely getting everyone to sit down for a photo -- sometimes the merriest part of the year is also the most stressful!
  • Warm Satisfaction: As the chaos winds down, perhaps a cup of hot chocolate or a seat by the fireplace can be relaxing.

Prompts can be combined or re-used for different Caffaes.

Event-Only Traits

We have several new event-only traits, randomly selected with the purchase of any MYO slot during the month of December.

These traits are:

  • Snowy Bean Halo(s) (Caffae-only): Stealing a bit of snow to spice up your flavor, or simply to make yourself stand out? A bit of magic can do the trick!
  • Christmas Light Tail(s): Replace one or more of your tails with a whole string of holiday lights! They also make for decent climbing rope. (No they don't.)
  • Ornament-Shaped Catalyst: Perfect to sneak onto the tree of an unsuspecting human!
  • Present-Shaped Catalyst: Sometimes, the best gifts don't need to be opened to be useful.
  • Snowflake-Shaped Catalyst: As the snow begins to fall outside, you can become a trendsetter in the winter months with this catalyst!

Trait Releases

New traits are out this month, thanks to suggestions from the community!

  • Pilosa (Rare kemonomimi): You can either take your time or eat ants with this kemonomimi! Includes sloths and anteaters.
  • Aardvarks (Rare kemonomimi): Take advantage of the burrowing skills of an aardvark, as well as a nose fit to sniff out treats or threats.
  • Soda Coffee (Uncommon coffee type): Sometimes, a plain coffee just isn't enough.
  • Energy Drink Coffee (Uncommon coffee type): Sometimes, not even a soda coffee can help you.
  • Soda (Uncommon liquid add-in): Make your coffee a bit fizzier this holiday season!
  • Energy Drink (Uncommon liquid add-in): Adding a spring to your step? This add-in can help.
  • Inedible add-ins (Adopt-Only add-in): Anything from paper umbrellas to prank ice cubes, this add-in is flexible and fun!
  • Toy Catalyst (Adopt-Only catalyst): You could make a plush out of this. Or a doll. Or a NERF gun. Or...
  • Drawing Tool Catalyst (Rare catalyst): You can now create works of art with both magic and canvas!

We hope the menagerie of traits presented here are just as enjoyable for you to use as they were for me to write the descriptions of.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! This month will be a quiet month thanks to the holidays, but we hope you enjoy what's available for the month.

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