Developer Blog 02 - The Tamer Trait Matrix

15/04/2025Dev Blog

Developer Blog 02 - The Tamer Trait Matrix

Dev KTTY here again reporting for duty, live from the basement!

Introduction

I'm here today to share some insights into the upcoming Tamer NFT Collection and some of the gamified layers we are putting in place.

Allow me to start by stating that these NFTs are more than just JPEGs.

We have broken down the metadata associated to a tamer into two parts:

  • NFT Specific Traits

  • Tamer Matrix (Game Related Traits)

NFT Specific Traits

These are more or less the standard traits that describe the visual components of your NFT.

There is of course, as with most things that you will see in KTTY World, much more than meets the eyes when it comes to these traits.

Expect secret benefits, easter eggs and a number of cool surprises to be hidden behind specific traits.

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TraitExample
BackgroundPurple
GenderBoy
AccessoryFishbone Sword
ClothingRonin Gear
HeadShort Cut
EyesCybertech Goggles
MouthGrin

Game Related Traits

These are traits that hold specific importance within the KTTY Game world. Every Tamer NFT will be assigned these as well.

Every Tamer has a

  • Personality

  • Archetype

I'll go into brief detail below on how these work.

PLEASE NOTE: At the time of writing these are all still subject to change. Until the final collection is in your hands. We will be releasing the official chart along with trait rarities after the mint.

Personality

A Tamer's Personality defines their intrinsic qualities and emotional tendencies, influencing how they connect with KTTYs and approach challenges within the world.

There are 4 types of Personalities at present:

  • Standard: Balanced and diverse mindsets found across most Tamers.

  • Heroic: Uplifting traits that reflect selflessness, courage, and an unshakable sense of purpose.

  • Fallen: Tamers shaped by darker instincts, broken ideals, or the pursuit of power at any cost.

  • Prime: Extremely rare mindsets that defy understanding — echoes of something greater, older, or beyond.

Archetypes

Personality defines who a Tamer is at their core. It influences how they bond, respond, and grow throughout their journey. Archetype, on the other hand, is how that inner nature takes shape in the world. It reflects their instincts, experience, and the role they naturally fall into.

Every Tamer has an Archetype that guides their style, from their battle approach to how they connect with KTTYs. NFT Tamers are assigned a fixed Archetype at creation, permanently woven into their identity.

Free players can unlock and equip Archetypes through gameplay progression, but only NFTs possess Legacy Archetypes.

What about if i'm F2P/Cannot obtain a specific archetype/personality?

Something we are thinking about very carefully in our design process is the relationship between Premium and F2P players. The goal has and always will be to find ways to reward people that spend and support in ways that do not adversely affect a free players gaming experience.

As of the current moment…

Personality

Player TypeHow Personality WorksTimingCustomization
NFT TamersPersonality is visible from the start and optionally selectableInstantYes (choice or preset)
F2P PlayerPersonality is hidden until revealed through bonding, early quests, or milestonesAfter gameplay timeNo (initially randomized, possibly rerollable later)

Archetypes

Player TypeHow They Get an ArchetypeMutable?Status
NFT TamerSet at mint (based on Personality/affinity)LockedLegacy Archetype
F2P PlayerAssigned a “default” or unformed role → can unlock & equip Archetypes via gameplaySwitchableEquipped Archetype

PLEASE NOTE: This is to be seen as a brief introduction. Certain things will be subject to change as we proceed, according to things such as balance and community feedback.

Conclusion

The KTTY Tamers are intended to be the first main entry point into our ecosystem after $KTTY and we have been hard at work crafting a collection that not only looks amazing, but has deep layers of importance that can aid you in a multitude of ways as you embark on your journeys into the world of Felysia and beyond!

I look forward to hearing your feedback and eventually seeing your excitement when you pull your Tamers!

Until then, it's back to the basement for me!

Dev-KTTY
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