We’re thrilled to announce the Smartstone v1 update. The first step in a 3‑milestone roadmap that will be completed by the end of this year! This release introduces fresh content and exciting new features for all our players.
What’s New?
Most Smartstone items can now be obtained in multiple ways: as one‑time purchases in the shop, unlocked through the donation subscription plan, or even by participating in in‑game events and activities. Here’s a glimpse at what’s arriving:
- Companions 🐾
A brand‑new selection of companions is now available to collect. - Pets 🐉
Pets make their debut in the Smartstone! At the moment, only Vexallus can cast visual spells, but we’re already planning to add more of them and expand their functionality to make them more interactive in future updates. - Auras 🌌
Surround your character with magical effects that let you shine, or shadow, in front of other players. For example, glowing flame auras and frost‑themed effects are already available
(only for subscribers right now) - Costumes 👗
Costumes are here! They’ll appear directly in your Smartstone once unlocked. Exclusive subscriber‑only costumes are also available – like themed festival outfits and unique seasonal designs. - Transmogs ⚔️
We’ve expanded the transmogrification catalogue with many exciting new additions – from iconic weapons like Arcanite Ripper (New – an alternative and unique model of the famous weapon, not obtainable in game) …to other unique visuals. Prices have also been adjusted for better alignment and fairness. Visit the shop catalogue to explore the full updated list!
(only available as one-time purchase right now)
Changes to Subscription ChromiePoints
We’ve seen that subscriptions are often used just to grab the ChromiePoints discount and then quickly canceled. This undermines our efforts to create meaningful metrics and improve subscription value over time.
To address this, we are:
- Removing ChromiePoints discounts from subscriptions
- Adding more unique perks and benefits that will automatically expand as we roll out new Smartstone features
👉 Subscriptions will stay at the same price, but their value will continue to grow over time.
New Monthly Discount Program
We’re introducing a 15% discount rotation on shop items!
- Every month, at least 5 items will go on sale with a 15% discount.
- You’ll see a dedicated header section in the shop catalogue highlighting current discounts.
- On top of this, we’ll add extra discounts for holidays, special events, or simply as surprises along the way.
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning of the Smartstone roadmap. Expect more updates, features, and exclusive perks coming throughout the year. Stay tuned, and thank you for supporting ChromieCraft!
About Donations & Transparency
ChromieCraft is a non‑profit, community‑driven project: all donations go directly into keeping the servers online and funding open‑source development of AzerothCore. No administrators profit personally from donations.
If you’d like to understand more about how donations are managed and why we designed the Smartstone model this way, check out the full discussion here: ChromieCraft Donations & Smartstone Model
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