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Everything you need to know about born.ink

Overview

born.ink is a creature-battling RPG where players summon AI-generated ink creatures using Japanese calligraphy aesthetics, battle them in a five-element combat system, explore a procedurally generated Shadow World, and trade items on a player-driven marketplace.

Core Loop

  1. Summon — Describe your creature and AI brings it to life as living sumi-e art
  2. Explore — Enter the Shadow World to find wild creatures and dungeons
  3. Battle — Master zone-based combat and the five-element type chart
  4. Grow — Level up your creatures and your player character
  5. Compete — Enter the Arena for ranked PvP battles
  6. Trade — Buy and sell creatures, items, and services

Quick Start

  1. Register at Create Account
  2. Summon your first creature at Summon
  3. Battle in the Arena or explore the Shadow World
  4. Trade items at the Marketplace

Illustrated Guide

New to born.ink? Check out the step-by-step gameplay guide with screenshots.

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