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Developer Blog 02 - The Tamer Trait Matrix
Apr 15, 2025
Hello Tamers!
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.
Trait | Example |
Background | Purple |
Gender | Boy |
Accessory | Fishbone Sword |
Clothing | Ronin Gear |
Head | Short Cut |
Eyes | Cybertech Goggles |
Mouth | Grin |
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.
Personality | Description |
|---|---|
Virtuous | Guided by an unshakable moral code. Grants passive boosts to ally performance in team formations. |
Selfless | Willing to sacrifice for others. Can redirect damage or fatigue from KTTYs at key moments. |
Radiant | A beacon of positivity. Raises baseline KTTY mood and improves success in emotionally-driven interactions. |
Blessed | Touched by something greater. Slightly increases the odds of rare bond outcomes or passive “lucky” traits appearing. |
Fallen Personalities
Personality | Description |
|---|---|
Manipulative | Twists KTTY behavior to their advantage. Can force sync even when trust is low, at the cost of long-term bond health. |
Corrupt | Channels unstable energy. Occasionally boosts power unpredictably but degrades gear or KTTY morale. |
Cruel | Believes mercy is a weakness. KTTYs under their lead often take a darker path, which can be effective, but difficult to control. |
Obsessive | Consumed by control. Levels faster but unable to properly bond with more than one KTTY at a time. |
Prime Personalities
Personality | Description |
|---|---|
Transcendent | Exists beyond fear, empathy, or ambition. KTTYs under their care act with eerie clarity, as if they already know what comes next. |
Paradoxical | Their presence warps the usual rules. Bonds shift, behaviors bend, and outcomes are... unpredictable. But effective. |
Fated | Everything falls into place — even their mistakes feel orchestrated. Their journey feels less chosen, more destined. |
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 Type | How Personality Works | Timing | Customization |
|---|---|---|---|
NFT Tamers | Personality is visible from the start and optionally selectable | Instant | Yes (choice or preset) |
F2P Player | Personality is hidden until revealed through bonding, early quests, or milestones | After gameplay time | No (initially randomized, possibly rerollable later) |
Archetypes
Player Type | How They Get an Archetype | Mutable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
NFT Tamer | Set at mint (based on Personality/affinity) | Locked | Legacy Archetype |
F2P Player | Assigned a “default” or unformed role → can unlock & equip Archetypes via gameplay | Switchable | Equipped 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!