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TCA Taming Academy

Rules | Ranks | FAQ
Welcome to the TCA Taming Academy! Here at the academy we pride ourselves on offering the best education for aspiring Tokota tamers! With challenging classes, real world experience, and hard work, the TCA Taming Academy can teach any handler how to master Tokota taming.

Rules

General
  • Entries made for the Academy may NOT be used for any other activity(taming, exploring, diving, breeding images ect.)
  • Taming attempts must follow current taming rules.
  • If an entry looks rushed, sketchy or very quickly done it may be denied. They don't have to be masterpieces, but if it looks like it took two minutes, it will not be accepted.
  • Commissioned entries are not permitted. However, you may collaborate entries.
  • An entry can only count once; and may not be reused.
  • When submitting proof of requirements, please link your post from the appropriate thread (taming, quest submission, AoAs etc) with the admin approval comment. Links to admin approval comments are also acceptable, links to the deviation are not.
  • TCA Auto-Rank Ups are occasionally available, usually in USD sales. These allow you to automatically gain the next rank. It is only possible to do this once per player - you cannot gain multiple ranks this way.
Art

Universal Art Requirements

  • Image must be at minimum 300x300 pixels to be valid. Pixel art may be scaled up to meet these requirements.
  • Images must be relatively clean and may not look sketchy and unfinished. All art will be judged against your own gallery standards.
  • Tokota(s) must be depicted as full body (75% visible) in order for entry to be valid.
    • Where required, Handlers, Starters, or Lore Figures must be depicted as half body (50% visible).
    • When required, prey animals must have at least 25% visibility to be valid.
  • A semi-complex background is required, following requirements in the Activities Visual Guide. Large open spaces should be colored, textured, shaded, or broken up by other shapes and elements. Generally you must have 3-4 unique elements for your background.
    • At least 50% of depicted Tokotas, handlers, prey, etc. must be on the background, not in transparent or white space.
  • Images must be colored and all depicted Tokotas must have identifiable markings.
  • Greyscale, Monochromatic, and Color Palette themed images are permitted. They are held to the above rules where all Tokotas must be identifiable with easily discernible markings.
  • Shading is optional and not required.
  • All art must be your own original work, adhere to rules laid out in the Group Rulebook and may not be re-used in multiple parts of the Tokotas group.
    • Tracing other artists' work, using bases, presets, premade 3D models, or AI (Artificial Intelligence) Generated Art is prohibited in all aspects of the Tokotas Group. You may not use it for any submission, as whole or part of an image.
  • You may have your images take place off Tokotna, and in fantastic settings. Tokotas may have your own personal lore which does not match that of the group. They must always be depicted as Tokotas, however, not real or fictional creatures of any other kind.

TCA Academy Specific Requirements

  • None
Literature

Universal Literature Requirements

  • Literature entry must be at least 1200 words.
  • Entry should be focused on and relevant to the activity or prompt, with a clear beginning and end.
  • Tokota(s) must be present consistently through the entry. Generally a Tokota must be mentioned at least 6-7 times.
  • Where required, Handlers, Starters, or Lore Figures must also be present throughout entry with similar requirements to the above.
  • Entry should not be padded with overly excessive repetition of names, descriptions, etc.
  • All literature must be your own original work, adhere to rules laid out in the Group Rulebook and may not be re-used in multiple parts of the Tokotas group.
    • Plagiarizing other writers’ work or AI (Artificial Intelligence) Generated Literature is prohibited in all aspects of the Tokotas Group. You may not use it for any submission, as whole or part of an image.
  • You may have your stories take place off Tokotna, and in fantastic settings. Tokotas may have your own personal lore which does not match that of the group. They must always be depicted as Tokotas, however, not real or fictional creatures of any other kind.

TCA Academy Specific Requirements

  • None


Ranks


When you start out, you start at the lowest rank. Upon completing a rank, you will have learned the necessary skills to advance to the next rank. While you complete the tasks needed to move up ranks, you will be given bonuses that can be applied to taming. These bonuses increase as you move up until you reach the highest rank.

> To move up in rank, submit your required image(s), items, and tasks' proof(s) to the TCA Academy thread here! <


Rank 1 - Novice Tamer
Upon Completion: -10 off taming odds.
In order to receive the rank of Novice Tamer you must complete the tasks below:
- Have 1 Tokota with excellent AoAs.
To get started, you must have a basic skill of Tokota handling.

- Complete 1 monthly quest.
It's good to get out and explore your surroundings!

- Find 3 Treats via exploration OR craft three different treat types (e.g. Chicken Strips, Fishy Crackers and Berry Bites).
A good tamer always knows to come prepared.

- Create a piece of art that depicts your handler meeting his/her favorite Tokota with the Wild Heart or Mediator Trait.
Another way to come prepared is making friends with Tokota's that are great help in the field.

-Complete 1 Taming Attempt
Now it's time to get your feet wet. Go out there and show us what you got!

Rank 2 - Apprentice Tamer
Upon Completion: -25 off taming odds.
In order to receive the rank of Apprentice Tamer you must complete the tasks below:
- Have a Tokota earn excellent AoAs with the Courage Trait.
Focusing your training on the Courage trait will help hone your skills of being out in the wilderness.

- Have a Tokota retrieve 4 fish in a single fishing trip.
A good fisher is a patience fisher. A skilled a handler needs patience as well as teaches it.

- Participate in a Continuous Event. (Handler Required classes only)
There will always be competition when it comes to taming. You must prove you can handle the pressure.

- Create a piece of art that depicts your handler exploring 1 of the local pack's territories.
One of the best ways to learn about taming is to know everything about the Tokota you are trying to tame, especially it's home.

- Complete 5 Taming Attempts.
It's time to put your newly learned skills to work. Don't give up!

Rank 3 - Skilled Tamer
Upon Completion: -50 off taming odds.
In order to receive the rank of Skilled Tamer you must complete the tasks below:
- Have a Tokota earn excellent AoAs with the Fellowship Trait.
Focusing your training on the Fellowship trait will help hone your skills of tracking and observing the wilds.

- Have a Tokota retrieve 3 pelts in a single hunting trip.
A good hunter is confident and determined. A skilled handler needs both confidence and determination.

- Successfully craft Homemade Biscuits or one of the the toy variants.
A skilled tamer knows when they need to up the game of persuasion. Nothing is tastier than fresh treats.

- Create a piece of art that depicts your handler meeting his/her favorite tamed (previously wild) Tokota .
One of the best ways to learn about taming is to meet a Tokota that has already been tamed. Maybe it's handler can give you a few tips!

- Complete 10 Taming Attempts. Skill comes with practice.

Rank 4 - Expert Tamer
Upon Completion: -100 off taming odds.
In order to receive the rank of Expert Tamer you must complete the tasks below:
- Have a Tokota earn excellent AoAs with the Dignity Trait.
Focusing your training on the Dignity trait will help hone your skills of interacting with the wilds as well as earning their respect.

- Bring a Tokota to Dominance.
An expert tamer is also an expert trainer. Show your expertise by bringing a Tokota to Dominance.

- Find a companion via Activities (fishing, hunting, exploring, caving, diving) OR craft one companion, which can be a slotless companion (e.g. Toko Teddy or Chicken Coop).
Practice your taming skills while out on expeditions. If you can gain the trust of an animal you just meet, you can gain the trust of a wild Tokota.

- Create a piece of art that depicts your handler introducing your Dominant Tokota to a currently wild Tokota(s).
Your advanced skills as a handler might come into play. Two high status Tokotas meeting could cause trouble. It's up to you to handle the situation as needed.

- Complete 20 Taming Attempts.
Keep your skills and expertise fresh by consistent outings.

Rank 5 - Master Handler
Upon Completion: -100 off taming odds. Only have to complete 2 Bonding prompts to bond with their Tokotas for the first bonding level!
In order to receive the rank of Master Handler you must complete the tasks below:
- Place 1st in a Continuous Event. (Handler Required classes only)
There will always be competition when it comes to taming. A master defeats the competition.

- Bring a Tokota to Alpha.
An expert trainer may get a Tokota to Dominance, but a master trainer can train a Tokota to Alpha.

- Create a piece of art that depicts your handler introducing your Alpha Tokota to a currently wild Tokota(s).
An alpha may have the status of a leader, but true training will allow your Tokota to be one. As a master handler you must prove that your trained Tokotas have what it takes to be an alpha.

- Complete 40 Taming Attempts.
All of this experience will help you Master taming.

FAQ

  • If I already have all the requirements for each rank, can I just link them all at once?
    • No. Each requirement must be earned after the confirmation date of the previous rank. Rank one is the only rank where you may link to already accomplished tasks as long as they were completed after the original date this journal was posted. 1/4/17.
  • Do my taming attempts from previous ranks count towards higher tier attempts (like crafting)?
    • No. Each ranks' tasks must be completed after each confirmation date. So they do not stack.
  • Can I use any of the Academy images for other activities like taming and exploration?
    • No. They can not be used for multiple activities, however, any Tokotas depicted will receive a +1 HP show bonus like AoAs.
  • Can I collaborate on the images?
    • Of course! However each person must follow the rules and requirements for each image/rank.
  • What can I commission?
    • You may commission the AoAs, activity images, and any HP or rites you need in order for your Tokota to move up. However, you may not commission Monthly Quests, Taming Entries, or Academy Art.
  • How do I show proof of my rank in taming attempts?
    • Simply link to your Tokotna Profile as proof in the "bonuses" section on the taming form.
  • What counts as a currently wild tokota when needed for one of the TCA prompts (eg introducting your Dominant tokota to a currently wild one)?
    • Any Tokota who is wild when you upload the art counts; they do not need to still be wild when you submit the rank up. You may also use the Wild Pack Leaders, who can be found on the current taming journal.
  • How do I link proof of crafting an item?
    • Listing the item name and timestamp of when you crafted it is sufficient, but a sta.sh screenshot of the successful craft is ideal.
  • Can I link a journal or spreadsheet with my proofs instead?
    • Yes. The document must be visible to the approving admin (so make sure and google docs/sheets are shared) and the required proofs are immediately visible (so not on a different tab or requiring scrolling).
  • What counts as a pelt or fish?
    • Pelts are anything with category Small Pelt or Large Pelt on Tokopedia (eg Quail. Fish are anything with category fish (eg Salmon Shark. Other items will not count, such as Broken Arrowheads or Soul Pool Water.