Crae's ARPG Design Services
Designs are currently:
Open for Craedit
Open for Shedu Trades - No Decor Items
Closed to Other Payments
Welcome to my design den!
I offer Tokotas and Shedu designs primarily, though sometimes I take on commissions for other ARPG designs.
How to Request a Design
Make sure you can request a design.
This means you must have Craedit in your Craedit Bank or you're providing another payment method that's listed as currently open above.Fill out the Design Request Form found here as a reply to that comment. See pricing and FAQ below.
What is Craedit?
Craedit is credit for designs and edits from this shop. Craedit is equivalent to USD, so 1 Craedit is $1 USD.
If you have any Craedit, you may request a design. If your Craedit doesn't cover the whole cost of the design, you may supplement with USD.
Design Pricing
Complexity
Designs are priced by complexity rather than amount of markings or specific markings.
With only a few exceptions, any geno can become any complexity design. Please specify a complexity tier, or leave it up to me if you're flexible with your price.
If you're not sure what the price would be, ask for a quote!
$15 Simple
$20 Moderate
$25 Complex
$35 Extreme
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+$10 Other ARPG Design (Not Tokotas or Shedu)
Additional charge due to taking longer / needing to read guides for markings I'm not familiar with and additional risk of design corrections work
-$5 Give Up Control
Submit your design request with no design preferences, and allow me to design it however I'd like. You may still request the addition of specific physical traits and non-specific items ("one small physical edit and a few scar packs") but no marking, color, placement, item details, etc. Choosing this option also waives your ability to request changes to the design once you receive it.
Decor Items
Not always available for non-Craedit designs. Check the top of this page to see if decor items are open.
+$2 Hand Paints (any amount)
Particularly complex symbols may be extra
+$2 Scar Packs (any amount)
Scars that change the lineart would also include physical edit item cost
+$5 per Small Item (physical edit)
Fur edits, expression edits, etc.
+$10 per Small Item (object edit)
Tack, clothing, feathers, flowers, etc.
+$10 per Large Item (physical edit)
Fur edits, expression edits, etc.
+$20 per Large Item (object edit)
Tack, clothing, feathers, flowers, etc.
Hierarchy Updates
Always open. Alternative payment methods available, including TT, HP Tokens, items, and more. PSD not required. If you don't have a full size png, please note the Tokotas group first to receive it if possible.
$0 for Tokotas I Designed
Only provided after design is accepted. Please only ask for it if you will actually use it.
$5 Simple Hierarchy Updates
Hierarchy updates that will be pretty simple for me to do. This includes simple necks/tails for neck lifts and tail lifts, or hierarchy updates that only include background updates (for those without PSDs).
$10 Complex Hierarchy Updates
Hierarchy updates that will be more complex for me to do. This includes having markings on necks/tails for neck lifts and tail lifts, or hierarchy updates for Tokotas that have decor items that affect its silhouette without any PSD.
FAQ
How can I get Craedit?
I issue Craedit in exchange for any in-game items, slots, art, etc. that I am currently in need of. I occasionally post ads looking for items where I offer Craedit in payment. If you're interested, you may also DM me on Discord or note me here to offer items or art for Craedit.
I have Craedit. When can I post my design request?
Anytime! If you have Craedit, there is no "closed" time.
How long will I wait for my design?
I am admittedly not the fastest design den out there. I try to keep designs within a month wait time. However, between life events, other projects, work, and neurodivergent lack of energy/motivation, sometimes it takes longer to get to a design. Please don't hesitate to poke me if you feel like you've been waiting a while. Also, adding a deadline on your design request form can help me stay on track.
Are hierarchy updates free with my design?
Hierarchy updates are free (but can be requested only once the toko is uploaded). I prefer you wait until it is ready, or very close to ready, for dominant updates, to prevent me from doing updates that may never be used. If you or another artist has made edits to the design (other than just eye/flesh changes and/or the addition of items with layered PSD file) since I've delivered it to you, I will charge for the hierarchy update as I would for Tokotas I didn't design.
Do you do hierarchy updates for Tokotas you didn't design?
Yes! $5-10 depending on complexity. Hierarchy updates are one of the only things I'm always willing to take non-USD payment for, so feel free to offer if you cannot pay USD. I can work on complex designs without psds if needed.
Do you provide changes if the design doesn't get accepted in Design Central?
Of course! Just comment in the correction thread below with a link to the correction. However, if you or another artist have changed the design, I will not offer free corrections.
If I'm not happy with the design, will you edit it for me?
I want you to be happy with your design! I will do one round of edits to the design if necessary, with instructions on what you'd like different.
Am I allowed to edit the design myself, or have another artist edit it?
Yup! Just be sure to credit us both fairly in the design credit line of the Import Info. Just know that corrections and hierarchy updates will no longer be included for free.
Can I be notified of your next opening?
Not currently. I don't have the energy for a public opening, so I'm unfortunately not taking ping requests on my next opening. Your best bet is to trade something for Craedit.
Do you reuse markings, edits, or items?
All designs, edits, and items that you order will be completely custom unless specified otherwise. The only reused pieces I use are the eye templates, flesh layers, etc. If you would like multiple designs which reuse some of the same marking layers (ie. sibling designs with the same Accents shapes, but different looking designs overall) or edits/items, let me know - that is doable and I can slightly reduce the cost of the second design.
Can I reuse your markings, edits, or items on my other Tokotas?
No, unless we discuss otherwise. If you would like to order reusable marking layers, edits, or items that you are allowed to use on multiple Tokotas, let me know - we can work out a price for multiple-uses. In this case, it would be for your use on your own Tokotas only (not for giving to friends or for including in any design commissions you do).
Partner Design Dens
Don't have Craedit? Looking for additional designers or different styles of design? Or those who have tighter timelines? Here is a list of other lovely designers that I personally recommend!
AeolusAce (Discord server)
CH-Travels (Deviantart journal)
Okapiish (Discord server)