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Skyfire Festival 2025

Posted 6 days ago :: Last edited 6 days ago by NeonSlushie


 

Skyfire Festival

The Nevriset B'Xhadari, roughly translated as the Honored Heavenly Skyfire Festival, or just Skyfire Festival for short, is an ancient Haddu tradition stemming from the days long before the formation of the Alurizan Reserve. 
 
The name comes from the B'Haddu name for the sky, B'Xhadara, "The Honorable Heavens", and the Xha Nevri, or "Skyfire", an abundant phosphorescent mineral that has long been associated with the sky.
 
The indigenous Haddu are a nocturnal people and, thus, live their lives in the nighttime and dark underground caves. The holiday tradition begins at sunset with feasts, games, and revelry in the dying light. As nighttime falls, the fires are banked down to coals and things quiet down as people settle down into groups to observe the night sky. Traditional stories are shared by elders and teachers, songs and music are performed, and audio dramas are played out by actors as audiences lay out to watch the constellations and shooting stars while listening to tales unfold. Almost like a human’s music festival, one can move through the night to find other groups sharing other kinds of stories, with snacks, treats, and games along the way. The celebration ends as the sky lightens before dawn, as everyone heads off to bed.

★ Read more about the Festival! ★




While the name is often localized as simply the "Skyfire Festival", native Haddu speakers will find themselves actively transliterating the individual parts of the festival's name as "Sky" and "glow" respectively, while debating the best way to try to convey the "B'" honorific from their language. Many choose simpler words for brevity, while other philosophies argue that simpler translations lack the poetry and reverence of the original Haddu language.

★ Read more about B'Haddu! ★

 

Event Activity Summary!

Collect weekly free Festival Jars for fun surprises!

Forage daily for items and supplies!

Craft all the different Jewelry Piece Collectibles!

Earn tickets for our Mega Raffle!

Don't forget our special Event Prompts!

★ Click for full Skyfire Festival event information! ★

 


Fuzzlets Are Here!

Posted 1 month ago :: Last edited 1 month ago by NeonSlushie

 

Owai-6 is Buzzing about Fuzzlets!

Wait- Fuzz-what nows? Fuzzlets! The hottest new virtual pet!

 

V-Pets are here to collect!

 

Fuzzlets are well-loved virtual companions to those on Owai-6. These small, round friends are never more than a click away. Don't let their simple eyes fool you; these virtual pets contain a robust AI that aims to bond with its owner. Many Alurizians young and old enjoy the extra company.

From watching their growth cycle, to feeding, exercising with the built in pedometer, and even trading with others; there is much to do with your new Fuzzlet!


Many colors to collect

The Fuzzlets come in a variety of colors: Rocket RedBlob BluePulsar Purple and Gamma Green!

 

 

 

It's rumored that if you collect all four of them, you can obtain an exclusive V-Pet from CosmicCon.

 

Collection Guide


obtaining Broken V-pets

Occasionally you may stumble across Broken V-Pets in Lost Backpacks or by Foraging.

Thankfully, Broken V-Pets can be restored through Crafting-
and you'll have no problem finding a tutorial online. However, you may need to collect certain resources to fix them.

Once fixed, your Broken V-Pet will reveal one of the 4 different colorways of Fuzzlet!

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Limited-Time Prompt!

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Draw your Xero on our Vpet Template! You can do a full body, a bust, pixel art, a tiny scene... have fun with it and get creative! You may color the Vpet Base "shell" any colors you wish!

In return you will receive a Lost Backpack and one Mystery V-Pet!

Click For Prompt Info!

 

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GalaxyTrekker413's Post

My first guide on How to Fix a v-pet

Hiii GalaxyTrekker413 here with a really simple hack to fix broken V-Pets. I found this should be your FIRST line of action when looking to fix broken V-Pets. This is not a guide on customizing/revitalize shells or messing with code but it will bring your buddy back to life, so to speak.
Please let me know if it helped you fix your V-Pet too :D

1. The first step is to craft the Battery item, this can be done by going to the Crafting page. (In the top bar click on “Activity“ and then click “Crafting“.)

2. Find the Battery under 'Free Recipes'. Ensure you have all needed items and click the Craft button located on the bottom right. You have now crafted a 'Battery' and can use it to fix your Broken V-pet.

3. To fix the 'Broken V-Pet' and recieve a mystery V-Pet:

  • Go to the Crafting page. (In the top bar click on “Activity“ and then click “Crafting“.)
  • Find the 'Fix a Broken V-Pet' option under 'Free Recipes' and click the Craft button.
  • Click the Craft button on the bottom right to add a battery to your Broken V-Pet.
  • This turns the Mystery V-Pet into one of the 4 different Fuzzlets at random!
That's it! You’re all done!! You can view your V-pet collection in your “Inventory in the “Collections“ tab!

Remember Try to get all four and SEE you at CosmicCon soon! 🎉

 

★ Click for V-pet FAQ ★

What to do with v-Pets...?

Find out at CosmicCon.

12 2024 Updates!

Posted 7 months ago :: Last edited 7 months ago by NeonSlushie

12 2024 Updates!

 

Season of Giving

Our annual tradition for the holiday season; the Galactic Gift prompt has had its rewards doubled for the month of December! This is your chance to recoup a bit of Prestige from our event and give a gift at the same time! New for this year, you can also complete the prompt 5 times rather than the usual 4 for a total of 1500 Prestige if you complete them all!

For the month of December, you can submit this prompt 5 times rather than the usual 4!

This prompt bonus will END on Tuesday, December 31st AT 11:59 PM EST / 8:59 PM PST

December Activities

We have a few small bonuses for the holiday season!

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Thanks to the approaching Longest Night, comet clusters are appearing more frequently!

For the month of December, there is a rare chance to encounter comet clusters in all foraging locations! The crater location will also stay twice as long once it shows up!

Image example of Xero Trait 'Fur Pads'

A seasonal fruit is back in fashion! The Astera Thistle, a fruit that allows your Xero to have fluffy paw pads, is available in the Greenhouse for the month of December!

Give a gift to yourself! You can also obtain an Astera Thistle by completing the Cosmic Contribution prompt this month!



Regular Monthly Prompts

Finally, as always, we still have our monthly repeating prompts, XOTM & ARC Survey!
 
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11 2024 XOTM: mewsmeow's  X-989!

What is XOTM? Each month, a new Xero will be picked at random to receive a plethora of gifts from the community! Draw, write, or create some mixed media crafts for the featured Xero and win a Mysterious ORB and a chance for your Xero to be featured next month!

Learn more about XOTM
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ARC Survey: 031

As our year comes to a close many people on Owai-6 look to the stars to remember the Longest Night. A time to remember the resilience of the past but also one to look towards to the future.

This ARC Survey asks: What is your Xero’s new year’s wish? Or, what is your Xero’s fondest memory from this past year?

Participate in ARC's Survey

Each prompt may only be submitted once per user!

These monthly prompts END on Thursday, December 26th AT 11:59 PM EST / 8:59 PM PST

Season of Giving

 

Woodland Xeros!

Posted 7 months ago :: Last edited 7 months ago by NeonSlushie

A new Subspecies of Xero has been created!

 

Welcome Woodland Xeros!

In the process of finding a cure to help the Koronoks thrive in the wild, Dee experimented with both Koronok and Xero DNA...

a warm welcome to the tree-climbing Woodland Xeros!

Woodland Xeros are adapted to an arboreal lifestyle of climbing trees and hiding in tree hollows. With their lithe bodies and their special paw pads they are perfectly suited for gripping onto all kinds of surfaces and squeezing into tight spaces. Woodland Xeros love being up high and many have been found napping by wrapping their bodies around tree trunks or branches. However, their long bodies mean they cannot easily walk on two legs and instead get around on all fours most of the time.

 

 

Woodland Xeros are in the Anomaly category, so all three of these traits can be obtained by making a Woodland Xero with an Anomaly Xero ORB! If you wish to add these traits to your existing Xero or to another type of ORB please visit the Atelier shop to use the brand new Woodland Vial and Woodland Beaker

 

3 new woodland-specific traits!

Woodland Pads


Flat pads that cover the entire palm and sole of their paws allow Woodland Xeros to grip onto bark and foliage with ease while climbing, allowing them to get to higher elevations quicker. These pads are covered in the same setae as standard Xero paws, but the higher coverage gives them enhanced grip.
Woodland Tail


A Woodland Xero's long tail is the perfect counterweight to help them balance up in the trees. They're also extremely handy in helping them wrap around tree trunks and branches when climbing. While useful for traversal, some Woodland Xeros have found that it can cause quite a tripping hazard in their day to day lives.
Long Body



All Woodland Xeros have a greatly elongated body and shorter, more compact limbs. This adaptation allows them to squeeze into spaces that most Xeros cannot. Their long bodies also enable them to easily wrap around tree limbs with little effort.

 

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✨ A Special Prize awaits after the event...

Save your Orbits! A limited-time special Blueprint will be available to purchase in Jackpot Planet only for event participants after the Twilight Carnival ends, December 3rd through 6th.

It looks like a Blueprint chip from ARC's MAKR Machine, but why do you get the feeling the Curator has something to do with this eerie-looking card? What instructions does it contain?


❗️ a reminder that Multi-Accounting is strictly Prohibited! ❗️

Making additional accounts or using a friend or family member's account to gain extra foraging turns, collect extra free carnival gifts, or otherwise exist purely to funnel additional items and currencies into a main account is against Project Xero rules and will result in a ban for all accounts involved. Please do your part to keep Project Xero fair to all players and only use one account to play the game!

 

🌲 Thank you all, and happy Twilight Carnival! 🌲 

 

Twilight Carnival 2024!

Posted 8 months ago :: Last edited 7 months ago by NeonSlushie

 

Something is amiss in jurupa forest...

A species of small tree-dwelling animal faces a invisible foe. One that threatens to wipe them out entirely, unless...

 

★ Event Activity Summary! ★

Capture and heal Koronoks to help ARC save them!

Forage daily for mushrooms & other supplies!

Free gifts in the shop weekly!

Craft Baskets for fun surprises!

Earn tickets for our Mega Raffle!

Participate in our Discord Xingo! A Xero-themed Bingo with prizes!

Don't forget our Monthly Prompts & Limited Event Prompts!
 This event updates weekly so please check back here! We will have more details scheduled to be released as the event goes on!

★ Click for full event information! ★

 

Twilight Carnival 2022

Posted 2 years ago :: Last edited 8 months ago by Frouzon


Time has forgotten who was first to propose the idea of The Twilight Carnival but one thing is certain: It’s the one event in AREZ you don’t wanna miss!
Taking place 30 days before the anniversary of the official beginning of the Alurizan Reserve, it is a celebration of many significant events: the traditional harvest season, a celebration of unity and coming together to be a greater collective.

To reflect this, a large component of the carnival revolves around getting together and sharing your culture with one another. Food, music, games, and more are all featured in a month long celebration of the differences that make us stronger and richer in life together. While each may have their own way of celebrating the holiday, the real place to be is the Capital City, where the largest Twilight Carnival is held. Decorated with the traditional carved lantern fruits and bringing in everything from street food vendors, to traditional craftsman and performers, its where you can see what the Alurizian people really have to show.
 
You might even treat yourself to some of the many games and festivities, maybe even win yourself some prizes of your own!

Event Activity Summary!

Forage daily for mushrooms & other goodies!

Participate in our Discord Xingo! A Xero-themed Bingo with prizes!

Free gifts in the shop weekly!

Earn tickets for our Mega Raffle!

Don't forget our Monthly Prompts & Limited Event Prompts!
 For some of the later events, (Quiz, GA opening, Donation Event, Sales) We will have more details closer to the dates they are scheduled! Thank you for your patience!

Click for all the details!

10 2024 Updates!

Posted 9 months ago :: Last edited 9 months ago by NeonSlushie
 

Lantern Fruit Carving

 
 
 
It's time again; the Lantern Fruit Carving prompt is here for 2024!
Fall is here, and Xeros have a ton of ways of celebrating it - some of which may feel very familiar to you! For this special prompt, carve or decorate a pumpkin or gourd with a Project Xero related theme to win Prestige and a Lantern Fruit of your very own! Make an edible dish with your pumpkin, gourd, or melon for a bonus!

Participating in this prompt will earn you a large Prestige prize & a special, limited premium produce item: your very own Lantern Fruit!



This prompt may only be submitted once per user!

THIS prompt ENDS Thursday, October 31st AT 11:59 PM EST / 8:59 PM PST

 



REGULAR Monthly Prompts

As always, we still have our monthly repeating prompts, XOTM & ARC Survey!

 

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10 2024 XOTM: Vena's X-817!


What is XOTM? Each month, a new Xero will be picked at random to receive a plethora of gifts from the community! Draw, write, or create some mixed media crafts for the featured Xero and win a Mysterious ORB and a chance for your Xero to be featured next month!
Learn more about XOTM
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ARC Survey: 029


MORE RESEARCH IS NEEDED! 

A previous ARC Survey has come back around for more data: How does your Xero carve their lantern fruit in preparation for the upcoming Twilight Carnival?

Participate in ARC's Survey

 

Each prompt may only be submitted once per user!

THeSe prompts END Saturday, October 26th AT 11:59 PM EST / 8:59 PM PST

New Quest Enters Rotation!

Posted 10 months ago :: Last edited 9 months ago by Frouzon

 

A New Quest enters rotation!

Have you looked into your local Alurizan recycling pickup schedule?
Now is a good time to do some research on how to turn litter into recycling. It's easy!
Once you've collect enough litter (minimum x5) you'll be able to navigate to the Crafting tab to turn litter into recycling

     


It looks like recycling pick-ups are scheduled to happen ever 2nd, 3rd and 4th SUNDAY of each month.  Aluriza's recycling efforts are efficient in reclaiming waste into useful materials once more, but demand for certain recyclables drives prices up and down. Each time you turn in Recycling to Neo's Quest: Recycling Day, the sales price will change. Choosing to wait for a high sales price may be best... but if you're short on Prestige, any of Neo's prices will be better than the standard rate!
 

Big thank you to JollyMutt for the item art!

 

Meet Neo!


Neo is one of the many Recycling Officers of Owai-6!

Neo's job is to collect recyclables from citizens every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. The Recycling Centers around Owai-6 are subsidized through each respective municipality. They look to provide Alurizan citizens with a fair buy-back program, encouraging awareness about proper waste management. Neo is very passionate about their work so it's best to keep things brief unless you're ready for an earful about the entire history of Recycling innovations!

Neo's key art is by  Frouzon!

Lost Items Now Openable!

Posted 10 months ago :: Last edited 10 months ago by NeonSlushie
Update on lost Items!


Lost items can now be opened for a chance at big rewards!

Lost items, found through foraging, can now be opened. Each lost item has a unique drop table filled with some very tempting goodies- but opening others' property is considered poor taste! You may be better off waiting for a turn-in Quest to appear; completing turn-in Quests ensures you'll always be well rewarded for your honesty.


New Item!


Don't let this opportunity go to waste!

While foraging, you may stumble across litter about on Owai-6. It's every Alurizan's responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy environment, and that includes cleaning up after yourself and others. Don't turn a blind eye to things out of place. Pick it up and recycle it!


 

Try Crafting the new Recycling item!


Have you looked into your local Alurizan recycling pickup schedule?
Now is a good time to do some research on how to turn litter into recycling. It's easy! Once you've collect enough litter (minimum x5) you'll be able to navigate to the Crafting tab to turn litter into recycling

It looks like recycling pickups are scheduled to happen 3 times a month starting September 2024. More news about that feature will be coming soon! 

Big thank you to JollyMutt for the item art!

Project Xero's 3rd Anniversary!

Posted 1 year ago :: Last edited 1 year ago by NeonSlushie

Happy 3rd Anniversary!

We are kicking off our celebration of 3 years of Project Xero with a slew of new activities!

It's an entire event of sweet treats you will NOT want to miss out on!

We'd like to once again extend thanks to all the ProjectXero players new and old who have continued to help us craft an absolutely stellar community and share our alien passions! With that said, let's get this party started!!

 

Limited Time Event Prompts

 

Bake a Ru berry cupcake

In this two-part Quest prompt, you'll help Ziggy prepare for ARC's surprise party by collecting ingredient items and baking them into the perfect sweet treat- a Ru Berry Cupcake!

There's only one problem... Ziggy is out of Recipes.

You're tasked with not only collecting all ingredients but also all the Recipes to make sure the party is a success!


Participating in this prompt awards 3 Orbits & a 3rd Anniversary Badge!

 

Click here to help Ziggy out!

 


Picture Perfect Party!

In this prompt, draw or write about how your Xero prefers to spend their night at ARC's 3rd Anniversary party! Are they excited? Are they shy? How did they get invited anyways? 

This prompt is very open ended and we can't wait to see what shenanigans your Xeros get up to at ARC!

Participating in this prompt awards 1 Orbit, 1 Recipe, & a 3rd Anniversary Badge!
Click here to join the party!


Baker's bash!

In this prompt, you'll be baking in real life. Create a dessert dish for you or your family to enjoy in the name of Project Xero's 3rd Anniversary!

This prompt is accepting desserts of all kinds and we are very excited to see what dish is your favorite. Will you make something celebratory or do you prefer homey comforting sweets?

Participating in this prompt awards 1 Orbit, 1 Recipe, & a 3rd Anniversary Badge!
Click here to get cooking!

 

New Crafting Recipes

This event brings new blueprints called "Recipes" to the Crafting System!

Four new Recipes allow you to combine items into ingredients for use in making food dishes.
Recipes can be obtained for free in this event's limited time Prompts.  Additional blueprints can be purchased in Jackpot Planet.

You can earn these Recipes through Prompts:
You can buy these Recipes with Prestige:

 

New Ingredient Items!

It's time to get cooking with new ingredient items!

Combining Produce and Forageable items using ARC Lab's MAKR machine lets you make food dishes! Each ingredient item has a unique recipe, so be sure to pay close attention when crafting! Lucky for you, Ziggy has kindly provided you with a somewhat eccentrically written grocery list so you are not shopping blind. 

Recipes for Milk, Sugar, Flour and the Ru Berry Cupcakes will no longer be available after JULY 21st AT 11:59 PM EST / 8:59 PM PST

Zae'Ka Steppes
The ancestral homeland of the Korso, the Zae'Ka Steppes remain a lush and fertile ecosystem, a testament to their respect for their environment. Across the rolling hills and lush tree belts, the Zae'Ka region supports some of the greatest biodiversity of large animal species on all of Owai-6!

An amazing variety of fruits and other plants are produced across the temperate grassland farms of Zae'Ka. This diversity of edibles naturally leads to a diversity of cuisine, luring cultivators from all across AREZ to sample the famous Korso fruit pies! Alongside agricultural pursuits, the open plains have long been utilized as an effective, sustainable energy source via large wind farms and cultivation of numerous ethical biofuels.

 

Big thank you to Jollymutt for this location's item art!

Zae'ka Steppes brings many new items for your Xeros to collect and promises new uses in future Quests and Crafting! Discover its hidden treasures through Foraging!