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Reach of the River

2026-02-14T02:58:36Z

Sunleaf: Added logo, gallery

[[File:Reach_of_the_River_Logo.png|right|375px]]
'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] that features playable [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[avatar (computing)|avatar]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable avatars to be added. The game features casual survival elements, such as managing character thirst and hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones''') which are places for players to unlock more customization options such as new colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Rotr_screenshot_openworld.png|Screenshot of In-world UI
File:Rotr_screenshot_ce.png|Screenshot of Character Edit UI
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

File:Rotr screenshot ce.png

2026-02-14T02:57:25Z

Sunleaf: Sunleaf moved page File:92973357 Kpf3xkMyOAWXxVD (1).png to File:Rotr screenshot ce.png: Bad name -> good name

== Summary ==
A screenshot of Reach of the River. Originally uploaded to toyhou.se and shared in a thread to the Feral Heart forums https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.0, re-uploaded with permission.
== Licensing ==
{{screenshot}}

File:Rotr screenshot ce.png

2026-02-14T02:55:12Z

Sunleaf: A screenshot of Reach of the River. Originally uploaded to toyhou.se and shared in a thread to the Feral Heart forums https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.0, re-uploaded with permission.

File:Rotr screenshot openworld.png

2026-02-14T02:50:09Z

File:Reach of the River Logo.png

2026-02-14T01:26:51Z

Sunleaf: Logo of Reach of the River, added with permission from Wrought.

== Summary ==
Logo of Reach of the River, added with permission from Wrought.
== Licensing ==
{{logo}}

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T01:53:05Z

Sunleaf: Typo

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] that features playable [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[avatar (computing)|avatar]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable avatars to be added. The game features casual survival elements, such as managing character thirst and hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones''') which are places for players to unlock more customization options such as new colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T01:52:01Z

Sunleaf:

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] that features playable [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[avatar (computing)|avatar]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable avatars to be added. The game features casual survival elements, such as managing character thirst an hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones''') which are places for players to unlock more customization options such as new colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T01:46:48Z

Sunleaf: Rephrase, specifying animal characters are playable rather than simply "featured", changed "character" to "avatar" for clarity

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] that features playable [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[avatar (computing)|avatar]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable avatars to be added. The game features casual survival elements, such as managing character thirst an hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T00:11:34Z

Sunleaf: Punctuation

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable animal characters to be added. The game features casual survival elements, such as managing character thirst and hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T00:08:23Z

Sunleaf: Added mention of survival objectives, justification for RPG label.

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable animal characters to be added. The game features casual survival objectives such as managing character thirst and hunger. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-12T00:06:54Z

Sunleaf: Edited for style and standards

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable animal characters to be added. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the ''Reach of the River'' Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

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Impressive Title

2026-02-12T00:03:28Z

Sunleaf: Added Feral Heart to see also category since it is its direct successor

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'''Impressive Title''' was a free-roaming 3D [[RPG]] game inspired by [[The Lion King]], created by [[KovuLKD]]. The game allowed for exploration of a massive world with a wide variety of biomes to explore, from a frozen tundra to a roiling volcano. Players could form and join into prides, or go hunting to win prizes such as accessories to customize their characters, such as collars or decorative bubbles.

Players could create and customize their characters with features such as manes, wings, tails, and decorative tufts, to name a few. Members had a wide variety of settings they could initially choose for their characters, allowing for customization of the head, manes, tails, and markings. However, some manes were limited to certain head types. The player could then choose to alter the coloration of these features, changing aspects such as their eye or fur color. The player could also add markings to their characters that could be distributed to different subsections: Body, Head, and Tail.

The successor to ''Impressive Title'' is ''[[FeralHeart]]'', which was released in January 2011.

==Gameplay==
Players controlled their "character" in the game world, either in "First Person" view, or in a "Third Person View." The player could explore the many biomes of the world, hunt prey, and interact with other members. The game had no storyline, being marketed as a [[Wikipedia:Virtual world|virtual world]] similar as [[Second Life]]. The game was free to play, with no paid subscription required.

Once an account was created in-game, the player was allowed to create multiple characters on that account. Members had the option to switch to different "dimensions" (dims), or servers, with the ability to private message across different servers. The game was mod-friendly, with a feature that enabled members to create and share user-created maps, as well as meshes and 3D objects to add to maps via software such as a [[Wikipedia:Blender|Blender]] file converter. Members could also create their own personal 'campaign' through coding. There was even a feature that enabled players to submit custom-made skins for their individual character, typically created using software such as Photoshop or GIMP, to KovuLKD, which would then be submitted to the game server. Once the user started the game via a provided launcher that updated the game, the preset skin would be seen by everybody in game.

Players could hunt for prey such as gazelles, hawks, hares, fish, and other varieties of wildlife. Hunting allowed players to obtain items such as healing items and new abilities, but also items used to customize their characters such as fangs, claws, and collars. After a later update, pets were added, which would follow the character, aid in hunting, and even enable them to tame their prey.

==Development==
When Impressive Title was first released, it was a simple single-level adventure game for one of KovuLKD's friends, but soon, Impressive Title became a MMO game for all to join. ''Impressive Title'' became popular after it was announced on [[The Lion King Fan-Art Archive]] for the first time in 2008. After its release, the game faced slow but consistent growth, the forum itself culminating at one point in 11,755 registered users.

==Criticism==
There was significant criticism for the game being based on Disney's [[The Lion King]]. KovuLKD denied any association between the game and The Lion King, and prevented any public maps/worlds based on The Lion King's universe. However, everyone was allowed to roleplay as a Lion King character.

Also, there was much drama with items as players argued and scammed each other for items. As a result, Feral Heart had no item drops. Items are only accessories that are equipped in the character creation screen.

==Security issues==
Before the release of version 0.4, players could access the games coding. This caused major issues in the game such as:

* Account hacking
* Preset stealing
* "Huge" and "Tiny" characters.

After the incidents, from version 0.5 and up, a new server was made specifically to store player information, meaning that data was no longer stored [[Wikipedia:Client_server|client-side]] to make the game more secure.

In June 2009, a hacker attempted to infiltrate the game's servers, prompting a temporary shut-down of Impressive Title. When the game went back online, Razmirz closed off access to his servers from any members except for KovuLKD and himself.

==Editing files==

Players could still access non-encrypted files in the game after the update, such as text files that had the spawn rate of animals. These values were not server-sided, and one person editing their own values in their own file would affect that map for everyone on the channel. Adding in a creature that isn't supposed to spawn in that map originally would lead to the creatures appearing as crystals to others who hadn't put that creature in the map file.

A popular use for editing spawn rates for creatures was to go in the cave next to the default map and spawn tons of creatures that dropped rare items like the bird that dropped the Helmet. The cave was small and the birds would get stuck in one area and couldn't fly high, making it easy to kill many at once to try and get an item drop. Spawning tons of creatures like this caused server lag. The birds would appear as hundreds of flying crystals all around the cave.

Players could also use a similar method to edit another file to create water on their maps. This didn't affect other players however. One could fill their default map with water, and swim up it, but the water wouldn't exist for the other players on that map. It would appear as though the editor was flying, even though they had no wings. They could also create invisible floating platforms, which also didn't affect other players, the editor could stand in mid air where others couldn't.

==Shutdown==
As of early 2010, Impressive Title has been shut down. It was stated initially that Impressive Title would return, albeit on weaker servers. However, KovuLKD has officially stated that Impressive Title will not return, leaving [[FeralHeart]] as its successor. Impressive Title's maps, items, and some markings were not put in Feral Heart because of copyright issues. KovuLKD would need permission from the respective makers to put them in Feral Heart, because it is a different game than Impressive Title, so the previous permissions don't apply.

By mid-2011, KovuLKD made available a download:
{{q|This is the source code for Impressive Title, last versioned 0.7, i think.
You're free to use it to host your own server of the game, or for any purposes.<ref>[http://www.kitopen.com/t20-it-076-final-release-by-kovu IT 0.76, final release by Kovu] posted July 29, 2011 by Slycan to kitopen forum. Retrieved March 31, 2013.</ref>}}

Private and public [[:Category:Impressive Title servers|Impressive Title servers]] were opened.

==References==
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==See also==
* [[:Category:Impressive Title servers]]
* [[FeralHeart]]

== External links ==
* [http://impressivetitle.co.uk/ Official ''Impressive Title'' Forum and Website]
* [http://impressivetitle.proboards.com ''Impressive Title'' Fanforum]
* [http://impressivehearts.proboards.com ''Impressive Hearts'' Fanforum]
* ''[http://www.kitopen.com/ Keeping I.T. Open]'' forum

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FeralHeart

2026-02-12T00:02:41Z

Sunleaf: Moved "impressive title" see also link to top because of relevance, added Reach of the River which also links to Feral Heart in its see also section.

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'''''FeralHeart''''' is a [[W:MMORPG|3D Massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] ('''MMORPG''') featuring [[sentient]] [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[feline]] [[animal]] [[character]]s.

== History ==
[[File:FHBanner.webp|right|thumb|225px|FeralHeart's banner]]
''FeralHeart'' was created by [[KovuLKD]] as a sequel to his previous game, ''[[Impressive Title]]'' <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/ Official FeralHeart Homepage] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. The game was released near the end of 2010 and featured just a few maps and character customization markings.

The party chat feature was added on June 28, 2011 <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14Fs6H1yqUS/ Official Party Chat Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. It allowed players to form temporary groups to chat or play games with just people in the party.

On July 13, 2011, the stretch, [[roar]], and [[howl]] [[animation]]s were added <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1R5kHTxTvE/ Official Stretch, Roar, Howl Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Near the end of 2011, an update known as '''FeralHeart+''' (also known as '''Feraltastic''') was released to improve the maps and add high-resolution textures to the game.

On December 24, 2011, a patch with new maps, emotes, wings, and bug fixes was released. This patch also added support for [[W:Apple computers|Macs]] <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eq2rAYNoE/ Official Mac Support Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. KovuLKD is believed to have left the community around early 2012 after finishing his work on FeralHeart.

On November 27, 2015, a group of users managed to hack the game in order to take control of staff accounts, abuse a limited set of moderation powers, and alter the size and proportions of some characters. However, no user data was compromised during this incident. It is believed that the hackers obtained a leaked copy of the game's source code, which they used to exploit bugs. The issue was promptly addressed to prevent further hacking <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=54122.0 Official Hacking Incident Announcement] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>.

On June 9, 2016, a large update was released that replaced all the original maps with new ones, added new items and meshes, replaced a commonly abused animation with a new one, replaced most of the in-game music, and reworked the UI textures <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=56609.0 Official 2016 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>. This update was the first major update to be released after the founder KovuLKD left.

On November 3, 2018, a patch with a new map called Kibou Ridge, a redesigned Eastern Pass map, and changes to Ficho Tunnels was released <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=65077.0 Official November 2018 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>.

On July 9, 2019, a patch added the ability to change the size of tails, the ability to select more character colors individually, an emote slider, and other small improvements <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=61760.0 Official July 2019 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>. This was the first update to include changes to the source code since KovuLKD left.

== Features ==

* '''3D Graphics''' - ''FeralHeart'' features semi-realistic 3D graphics that are less cartoonlike than those of its predecessor, ''Impressive Title''.
* '''Online Multiplayer''' - Players can explore the game world with other players worldwide via online multiplayer.
* '''Friend List''' - Players can add other players to a friend list to help keep track of who they frequently enjoy playing with <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/friends/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Friends] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>.
* '''In-game Chat''' - Players can interact with each other via the in-game chat.
* '''Character Customization''' - ''FeralHeart'' features rich character customization options including various [[species]], size, shape, color, and marking options <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterI/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character I] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref> <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterIIandIII/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character II & III] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref> <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterIVandV/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character IV & V] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Players can also create custom textures known as presets to use on their characters <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/presettutorial/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Preset Tutorial] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Presets are only visible to players who have the exported preset file installed <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/getpresetingame/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Get Preset In Game] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>.
* '''Custom Maps''' - Besides the official maps, players can create custom maps. Custom maps consist of a grayscale heightmap, which defines the elevation of the terrain <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/heightmaps/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Heightmaps] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>; an RGB color map, which determines what texture is applied to each part of the terrain <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/terrainmasks/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Terrain Masks] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>; and an assortment of 3D objects, which are placed onto the map <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/addingobjects/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Adding Objects] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Maps can also include a simple water plane and portals that lead to other maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/getmapsingame/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Get Maps In Game] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom maps are only accessible to players with the exported map file installed.
* '''Custom Objects''' - Players can import custom [[mesh]]es into the game for use in their custom maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/makingobjects/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Making Objects] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom objects can be exported and shared with other players.
* '''Custom Skies''' - Players can create custom skies to use for their custom maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/skymaker/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Sky Maker] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom skies can be exported and shared with other players.

== Staff ==

* [[Razmirz]] - Website host and game server host <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Ame88]] - Administrator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Majorest]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Sigyn]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[DylanCheetah]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>

== Maps ==

* '''Lonely Cave''' - A cave where no other players appear. It has a single den and signs with player conduct rules and useful game information. This is where players initially spawn.
* '''The Grounds''' - A popular savannah-themed map often seen as the game's main social hub.
* '''Cape of Distant Worlds''' - Connects the Lonely Cave to players' downloaded or created custom maps. Notably, this map has no day cycle and instead is always night.
* '''Ficho Tunnels''' - A series of tunnels that connect The Grounds to Cherika Valley and Kibou Ridge.
* '''Eastern Pass''' - A rugged mountainous region that connects The Grounds to Kiwimbi Beach and Bonfire Islands.
* '''Seaside Grove''' - A map with many rocks and trees. It also has a waterfall, some ponds, and a beach.
* '''Cherika Valley''' - A large valley with pine and oak trees. Notably features a mysterious rock formation in the center.
* '''Kibou Ridge''' - A snowy mountain range with valleys, dens, a stream, campfires, and a glowing crystal. This map was created by [[Lady_Alizaran]]. The cave paintings featured in dens have inspired players to theorize about the game's lore.
* '''Kiwimbi Beach''' - A beach-themed map featuring waterfalls.
* '''Zama Grotto''' - Features underwater caves.
* '''Bonfire Islands''' - Features a group of islands with waterfalls and campfires.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:FeralHeart-LonelyCave-2025.png|Lonely Cave
File:FeralHeart-TheGrounds-2025.png|The Grounds
File:FeralHeart-CapeOfDistantWorlds-2025.png|Cape of Distant Worlds
File:FeralHeart-FichoTunnels-2025.png|Ficho Tunnels
File:FeralHeart-EasternPass-2025.png|Eastern Pass
File:FeralHeart-SeasideGrove-2025.png|Seaside Grove
File:FeralHeart-CherikaValley-2025.png|Cherika Valley
File:FeralHeart-KibouRidge-2025.png|Kibou Ridge
File:FeralHeart-KiwimbiBeach-2025.png|Kiwimbi Beach
File:FeralHeart-ZamaGrotto-2025.png|Zama Grotto
File:FeralHeart-BonfireIslands-2025.png|Bonfire Islands
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== See also ==

* [[Impressive Title]]
* [[Arokai]]
* [[Reach of the River]]
* [[Wolfhome]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.feral-heart.com Feral-heart.com] - ''FeralHeart'''s official website
* [https://feral-heart-art.deviantart.com/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[DeviantArt]] (official account)
* [https://feral-hearts.deviantart.com/ ''Feral-Hearts''] on DeviantArt (unofficial account)
* [https://feralheart-official.tumblr.com/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Tumblr]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/feralheartfans1/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Facebook]] (unofficial account)
* [https://www.instagram.com/feralheartofficial/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/FeralHeart ''FeralHeart''] on [[W:TV-Tropes|TV Tropes]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]
[[Category:2010 births]]

[[ru:FeralHeart]]

FeralHeart

2026-02-11T23:58:52Z

Sunleaf: Copyedit. Fixed spelling errors / inconsistencies and grammar. Left copyedit tag since it could be improved further. NOTABLY changed birth category to 2010, article itself cites the game as releasing toward the end of 2010, not the beginning of 2011.

{{Copyedit}}
[[File:FHLogo.png|right|375px]]
'''''FeralHeart''''' is a [[W:MMORPG|3D Massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] ('''MMORPG''') featuring [[sentient]] [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[feline]] [[animal]] [[character]]s.

== History ==
[[File:FHBanner.webp|right|thumb|225px|FeralHeart's banner]]
''FeralHeart'' was created by [[KovuLKD]] as a sequel to his previous game, ''[[Impressive Title]]'' <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/ Official FeralHeart Homepage] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. The game was released near the end of 2010 and featured just a few maps and character customization markings.

The party chat feature was added on June 28, 2011 <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14Fs6H1yqUS/ Official Party Chat Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. It allowed players to form temporary groups to chat or play games with just people in the party.

On July 13, 2011, the stretch, [[roar]], and [[howl]] [[animation]]s were added <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1R5kHTxTvE/ Official Stretch, Roar, Howl Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Near the end of 2011, an update known as '''FeralHeart+''' (also known as '''Feraltastic''') was released to improve the maps and add high-resolution textures to the game.

On December 24, 2011, a patch with new maps, emotes, wings, and bug fixes was released. This patch also added support for [[W:Apple computers|Macs]] <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eq2rAYNoE/ Official Mac Support Announcement] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. KovuLKD is believed to have left the community around early 2012 after finishing his work on FeralHeart.

On November 27, 2015, a group of users managed to hack the game in order to take control of staff accounts, abuse a limited set of moderation powers, and alter the size and proportions of some characters. However, no user data was compromised during this incident. It is believed that the hackers obtained a leaked copy of the game's source code, which they used to exploit bugs. The issue was promptly addressed to prevent further hacking <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=54122.0 Official Hacking Incident Announcement] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>.

On June 9, 2016, a large update was released that replaced all the original maps with new ones, added new items and meshes, replaced a commonly abused animation with a new one, replaced most of the in-game music, and reworked the UI textures <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=56609.0 Official 2016 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>. This update was the first major update to be released after the founder KovuLKD left.

On November 3, 2018, a patch with a new map called Kibou Ridge, a redesigned Eastern Pass map, and changes to Ficho Tunnels was released <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=65077.0 Official November 2018 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>.

On July 9, 2019, a patch added the ability to change the size of tails, the ability to select more character colors individually, an emote slider, and other small improvements <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=61760.0 Official July 2019 Update Announcement] Retrieved on June 29, 2025</ref>. This was the first update to include changes to the source code since KovuLKD left.

== Features ==

* '''3D Graphics''' - ''FeralHeart'' features semi-realistic 3D graphics that are less cartoonlike than those of its predecessor, ''Impressive Title''.
* '''Online Multiplayer''' - Players can explore the game world with other players worldwide via online multiplayer.
* '''Friend List''' - Players can add other players to a friend list to help keep track of who they frequently enjoy playing with <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/friends/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Friends] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>.
* '''In-game Chat''' - Players can interact with each other via the in-game chat.
* '''Character Customization''' - ''FeralHeart'' features rich character customization options including various [[species]], size, shape, color, and marking options <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterI/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character I] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref> <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterIIandIII/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character II & III] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref> <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/characterIVandV/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Character IV & V] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Players can also create custom textures known as presets to use on their characters <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/presettutorial/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Preset Tutorial] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Presets are only visible to players who have the exported preset file installed <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/getpresetingame/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Get Preset In Game] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>.
* '''Custom Maps''' - Besides the official maps, players can create custom maps. Custom maps consist of a grayscale heightmap, which defines the elevation of the terrain <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/heightmaps/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Heightmaps] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>; an RGB color map, which determines what texture is applied to each part of the terrain <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/terrainmasks/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Terrain Masks] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>; and an assortment of 3D objects, which are placed onto the map <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/addingobjects/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Adding Objects] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Maps can also include a simple water plane and portals that lead to other maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/getmapsingame/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Get Maps In Game] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom maps are only accessible to players with the exported map file installed.
* '''Custom Objects''' - Players can import custom [[mesh]]es into the game for use in their custom maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/makingobjects/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Making Objects] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom objects can be exported and shared with other players.
* '''Custom Skies''' - Players can create custom skies to use for their custom maps <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/fhmanual/skymaker/ Official FeralHeart Manual - Sky Maker] Retrieved on June 18, 2025</ref>. Custom skies can be exported and shared with other players.

== Staff ==

* [[Razmirz]] - Website host and game server host <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Ame88]] - Administrator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Majorest]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[Sigyn]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>
* [[DylanCheetah]] - Moderator <ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=69190.msg949614 Official FeralHeart Staff Page] Retrieved on June 28, 2025</ref>

== Maps ==

* '''Lonely Cave''' - A cave where no other players appear. It has a single den and signs with player conduct rules and useful game information. This is where players initially spawn.
* '''The Grounds''' - A popular savannah-themed map often seen as the game's main social hub.
* '''Cape of Distant Worlds''' - Connects the Lonely Cave to players' downloaded or created custom maps. Notably, this map has no day cycle and instead is always night.
* '''Ficho Tunnels''' - A series of tunnels that connect The Grounds to Cherika Valley and Kibou Ridge.
* '''Eastern Pass''' - A rugged mountainous region that connects The Grounds to Kiwimbi Beach and Bonfire Islands.
* '''Seaside Grove''' - A map with many rocks and trees. It also has a waterfall, some ponds, and a beach.
* '''Cherika Valley''' - A large valley with pine and oak trees. Notably features a mysterious rock formation in the center.
* '''Kibou Ridge''' - A snowy mountain range with valleys, dens, a stream, campfires, and a glowing crystal. This map was created by [[Lady_Alizaran]]. The cave paintings featured in dens have inspired players to theorize about the game's lore.
* '''Kiwimbi Beach''' - A beach-themed map featuring waterfalls.
* '''Zama Grotto''' - Features underwater caves.
* '''Bonfire Islands''' - Features a group of islands with waterfalls and campfires.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:FeralHeart-LonelyCave-2025.png|Lonely Cave
File:FeralHeart-TheGrounds-2025.png|The Grounds
File:FeralHeart-CapeOfDistantWorlds-2025.png|Cape of Distant Worlds
File:FeralHeart-FichoTunnels-2025.png|Ficho Tunnels
File:FeralHeart-EasternPass-2025.png|Eastern Pass
File:FeralHeart-SeasideGrove-2025.png|Seaside Grove
File:FeralHeart-CherikaValley-2025.png|Cherika Valley
File:FeralHeart-KibouRidge-2025.png|Kibou Ridge
File:FeralHeart-KiwimbiBeach-2025.png|Kiwimbi Beach
File:FeralHeart-ZamaGrotto-2025.png|Zama Grotto
File:FeralHeart-BonfireIslands-2025.png|Bonfire Islands
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

== See also ==

* [[Arokai]]
* [[Wolfhome]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.feral-heart.com Feral-heart.com] - ''FeralHeart'''s official website
* [https://feral-heart-art.deviantart.com/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[DeviantArt]] (official account)
* [https://feral-hearts.deviantart.com/ ''Feral-Hearts''] on DeviantArt (unofficial account)
* [https://feralheart-official.tumblr.com/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Tumblr]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/feralheartfans1/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Facebook]] (unofficial account)
* [https://www.instagram.com/feralheartofficial/ ''FeralHeart''] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/FeralHeart ''FeralHeart''] on [[W:TV-Tropes|TV Tropes]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]
[[Category:2010 births]]

[[ru:FeralHeart]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-11T23:30:07Z

Sunleaf: Formatting

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable [[animal]] [[characters]] to be added. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added '''customizable antlers''', slope sliding, a '''chat word censor''', player '''nameplate colour customization''' and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added '''scent tracking''', functional '''character stats''', and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-11T23:28:38Z

Sunleaf: Moved reference, formatting

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable [[animal]] [[characters]] to be added. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a selectable mix-and-match character '''titles''' feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added customizable antlers, slope sliding, a chat word censor, player nameplate colour customization and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added scent tracking, functional character stats, and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

2026-02-11T23:25:58Z

Sunleaf:

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable [[animal]] [[characters]] to be added. <ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a mix-and-match character title feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added customizable antlers, slope sliding, a chat word censor, player nameplate colour customization and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added scent tracking, functional character stats, and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== See also ==

* [[FeralHeart]]
* [[Impressive Title]]

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

User:Sunleaf

2026-02-11T23:23:39Z

Sunleaf: Created page with 'Just editing, maintaining and making articles about animal games!'

Just editing, maintaining and making articles about animal games!

Reach of the River

2026-02-11T23:08:11Z

Sunleaf: List formatting for notable updates

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s.<ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable [[animal]] [[characters]] to be added.

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

* '''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a mix-and-match character title feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.9.0.0''' added customizable antlers, slope sliding, a chat word censor, player nameplate colour customization and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.10.0.0''' added scent tracking, functional character stats, and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

* '''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

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Impressive Title

2026-02-11T22:56:19Z

Sunleaf: Removed "which could claim territory and fight other prides for the control of their territory", a territory claiming feature never existed in the game and is misleading. Players often roleplayed territory disputes, but it was not a game mechanic.

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'''Impressive Title''' was a free-roaming 3D [[RPG]] game inspired by [[The Lion King]], created by [[KovuLKD]]. The game allowed for exploration of a massive world with a wide variety of biomes to explore, from a frozen tundra to a roiling volcano. Players could form and join into prides, or go hunting to win prizes such as accessories to customize their characters, such as collars or decorative bubbles.

Players could create and customize their characters with features such as manes, wings, tails, and decorative tufts, to name a few. Members had a wide variety of settings they could initially choose for their characters, allowing for customization of the head, manes, tails, and markings. However, some manes were limited to certain head types. The player could then choose to alter the coloration of these features, changing aspects such as their eye or fur color. The player could also add markings to their characters that could be distributed to different subsections: Body, Head, and Tail.

The successor to ''Impressive Title'' is ''[[FeralHeart]]'', which was released in January 2011.

==Gameplay==
Players controlled their "character" in the game world, either in "First Person" view, or in a "Third Person View." The player could explore the many biomes of the world, hunt prey, and interact with other members. The game had no storyline, being marketed as a [[Wikipedia:Virtual world|virtual world]] similar as [[Second Life]]. The game was free to play, with no paid subscription required.

Once an account was created in-game, the player was allowed to create multiple characters on that account. Members had the option to switch to different "dimensions" (dims), or servers, with the ability to private message across different servers. The game was mod-friendly, with a feature that enabled members to create and share user-created maps, as well as meshes and 3D objects to add to maps via software such as a [[Wikipedia:Blender|Blender]] file converter. Members could also create their own personal 'campaign' through coding. There was even a feature that enabled players to submit custom-made skins for their individual character, typically created using software such as Photoshop or GIMP, to KovuLKD, which would then be submitted to the game server. Once the user started the game via a provided launcher that updated the game, the preset skin would be seen by everybody in game.

Players could hunt for prey such as gazelles, hawks, hares, fish, and other varieties of wildlife. Hunting allowed players to obtain items such as healing items and new abilities, but also items used to customize their characters such as fangs, claws, and collars. After a later update, pets were added, which would follow the character, aid in hunting, and even enable them to tame their prey.

==Development==
When Impressive Title was first released, it was a simple single-level adventure game for one of KovuLKD's friends, but soon, Impressive Title became a MMO game for all to join. ''Impressive Title'' became popular after it was announced on [[The Lion King Fan-Art Archive]] for the first time in 2008. After its release, the game faced slow but consistent growth, the forum itself culminating at one point in 11,755 registered users.

==Criticism==
There was significant criticism for the game being based on Disney's [[The Lion King]]. KovuLKD denied any association between the game and The Lion King, and prevented any public maps/worlds based on The Lion King's universe. However, everyone was allowed to roleplay as a Lion King character.

Also, there was much drama with items as players argued and scammed each other for items. As a result, Feral Heart had no item drops. Items are only accessories that are equipped in the character creation screen.

==Security issues==
Before the release of version 0.4, players could access the games coding. This caused major issues in the game such as:

* Account hacking
* Preset stealing
* "Huge" and "Tiny" characters.

After the incidents, from version 0.5 and up, a new server was made specifically to store player information, meaning that data was no longer stored [[Wikipedia:Client_server|client-side]] to make the game more secure.

In June 2009, a hacker attempted to infiltrate the game's servers, prompting a temporary shut-down of Impressive Title. When the game went back online, Razmirz closed off access to his servers from any members except for KovuLKD and himself.

==Editing files==

Players could still access non-encrypted files in the game after the update, such as text files that had the spawn rate of animals. These values were not server-sided, and one person editing their own values in their own file would affect that map for everyone on the channel. Adding in a creature that isn't supposed to spawn in that map originally would lead to the creatures appearing as crystals to others who hadn't put that creature in the map file.

A popular use for editing spawn rates for creatures was to go in the cave next to the default map and spawn tons of creatures that dropped rare items like the bird that dropped the Helmet. The cave was small and the birds would get stuck in one area and couldn't fly high, making it easy to kill many at once to try and get an item drop. Spawning tons of creatures like this caused server lag. The birds would appear as hundreds of flying crystals all around the cave.

Players could also use a similar method to edit another file to create water on their maps. This didn't affect other players however. One could fill their default map with water, and swim up it, but the water wouldn't exist for the other players on that map. It would appear as though the editor was flying, even though they had no wings. They could also create invisible floating platforms, which also didn't affect other players, the editor could stand in mid air where others couldn't.

==Shutdown==
As of early 2010, Impressive Title has been shut down. It was stated initially that Impressive Title would return, albeit on weaker servers. However, KovuLKD has officially stated that Impressive Title will not return, leaving [[FeralHeart]] as its successor. Impressive Title's maps, items, and some markings were not put in Feral Heart because of copyright issues. KovuLKD would need permission from the respective makers to put them in Feral Heart, because it is a different game than Impressive Title, so the previous permissions don't apply.

By mid-2011, KovuLKD made available a download:
{{q|This is the source code for Impressive Title, last versioned 0.7, i think.
You're free to use it to host your own server of the game, or for any purposes.<ref>[http://www.kitopen.com/t20-it-076-final-release-by-kovu IT 0.76, final release by Kovu] posted July 29, 2011 by Slycan to kitopen forum. Retrieved March 31, 2013.</ref>}}

Private and public [[:Category:Impressive Title servers|Impressive Title servers]] were opened.

==References==
<references/>

==See also==
* [[:Category:Impressive Title servers]]

== External links ==
* [http://impressivetitle.co.uk/ Official ''Impressive Title'' Forum and Website]
* [http://impressivetitle.proboards.com ''Impressive Title'' Fanforum]
* [http://impressivehearts.proboards.com ''Impressive Hearts'' Fanforum]
* ''[http://www.kitopen.com/ Keeping I.T. Open]'' forum

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Reach of the River

2026-02-11T22:51:28Z

Sunleaf: Added Notable Updates section, 0.8.0.0 to 0.14.0.0

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] currently featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s.<ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>, with [[ursine]], [[feline]] and [[owl]] playable [[animal]] [[characters]] to be added.

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020 <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

=== Notable updates ===

'''0.8.0.0''', the first official game update added a mix-and-match character title feature, redeemable bundles and realm selection.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1006254868341731338 Update 0.8.0.0] posted August 8, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.9.0.0''' added customizable antlers, slope sliding, a chat word censor, player nameplate colour customization and afk indication. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1022662080114995260 Update 0.9.0.0] posted September 22, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.10.0.0''' added scent tracking, functional character stats, and the ability for AI prey to perceive threats. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1051960056188510301 Update 0.10.0.0] posted December 12, 2022 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.12.0.0''' added '''Ley Points''' (later renamed to '''Touchstones'''), places for players to unlock more customization options such as colour options and markings, customizable fur '''tufts''', and replaced prey placeholders with proper meshes. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1129460318007992460 Update 0.12.0.0] posted July 14, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.12.1.2''' added the ability for players to use rgb values of custom-made textures ('''Custom Markings''') as character skins, a popular feature sometimes compared to [[FeralHeart]] and [[Impressive Title]]'s ''Preset'' feature. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1137922000397017149 Update 0.12.1.2] posted August 8, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.12.1.3''' added the chat command '''/returntoworm''', which transforms player characters into a worm, a feature jokingly requested by players only a week prior. Later became a feature only available during the month of April (0.13.0.0). <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1142172260711542865 Update 0.12.1.3] posted August 18, 2023 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.13.0.0''' Added a '''world map''' and '''custom map markers''', different footstep surface sounds, water sounds and color-deficiency simulation filters. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1203156145829576794 Update 0.13.0.0] posted February 2, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.13.1.0''' added mandatory account '''email verification''' for security, basic '''markup formatting''' for chat messages, and chat '''emojis'''. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/1006253996941529138/1215387024337403924 Update 0.13.1.0] posted March 7, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] discord changelog channel. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.13.4.0''' added edible and smashable '''pumpkins''' which would turn into jack-o'-lanterns when eaten (initially intended to be an October-exclusive addition, they're now available year-round), and made the ''"Fog Pit"'' (a community-given name to a previously inaccessible region of the game world heavily covered in fog) physically accessible to characters via a cave. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-4-0-114209984 0.13.4.0] posted October 17, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.13.5.0''' added '''snow''' coverage to the environment. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-13-5-0-118257493 0.13.5.0] posted December 18, 2024 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

'''0.14.0.0''' made '''character creation available to all registered users''' (previously only being available to Patreon members or invited users), a '''Spectator Mode''' where users could join the world as a butterfly, dynamic '''seasonal weather odds''' based on real world dates, and a '''birch wetlands biome''', the game world's first new biome addition. <ref>[https://www.patreon.com/posts/0-14-0-0-131105783 0.14.0.0] posted June 9th, 2025 to the [[Reach of the River]] Patreon page. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]
* [https://www.patreon.com/c/reachoftheriver ''Blackminnow Games''] on [[Patreon]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

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Sunleaf: Added external links to official website, bluesky and discord. Added information about the creator under History.

'''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer [[RPG]] featuring [[non-morphic]] [[canine]] and [[cervine]] [[animal]] [[character]]s.<ref>[https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River website] Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
Created and developed primarily solo with help from community members by [[Wrought]] and their partner under company name [[Blackminnow Games]]. After having been conceptualized in 2018 and in-development since 2020<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/546392480875151371/861790122214948884 Reach of the River: Info] A channel in the [[Reach of the River]] discord server. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>
, the first official playtest of ''Reach of the River'' occurred in 2022.<ref>[https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=70283.msg961320#msg961320 Reach of the River: An animal game in pre-alpha] posted December 22, 2024 to the [[FeralHeart]] forum. Retrieved February 11, 2026.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://reachoftheriver.com Reach of the River] Official website
* [https://bsky.app/profile/reachoftheriver.bsky.social ''Reach of the River''] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://discord.gg/ByqFEMcbWe ''Reach of the River''] on [[Discord]]

[[Category:Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems]]

Reach of the River

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Sunleaf: Added category Graphical virtual worlds and chat systems

Reach of the River

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Sunleaf: Created page with ''''''Reach of the River''''' is a free-roaming 3D multiplayer RPG featuring non-morphic canine and cervine animal characters.<ref>[https://reachoftheri...'

Category:Multiplayer worlds

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Sunleaf: Added Reach of the River

The category is about [[multiplayer worlds]] in the [[furry fandom]], including specific [[MUCK]]s, [[MUSH]]es, and a variety of other online systems in which multiple users interact with one another in a persistent world.

==See also==

* [[:Category:Multiplayer world terms|Multiplayer world terms]]
* [[:Category:Roleplaying forums]]
* [[:Category:Roleplaying games]]
* [[:Category:MUCK characters]]

'''''Scroll down for existing multiplayer world articles.'''''

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===# & A-D===

*[[9kingdoms]] ([http://www.oocities.org/evernight_rpg/ website]
*[[AniMUCK]]
*[[CATS MUCK]]
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===E-I===

*[[Early Days MUCK]]
*[[FeepyMUCK]]
*[[FurFire MUCK]]
*[[GenesisMUCK]]
*[[Imbris MUSH]] (German)
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===J-P===

*[[Labyrinth MUCK]]
*[[MurryFUCK (MUCK)|MurryFUCK]] (MUCK, not the term)
*[[Nameless MUCK]]
*[[Nirvana LPMud]] ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.games.mud.lp/lDe5nokkpyY 2013 group post])
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===Q-Z===
*[[Reach of the River]]
*[[RunaMUCK]]
*[[Utherverse]] ([http://www.utherverse.com/nonadultfurry/ furry welcome page])
*[[Virtual Surreality]]
*[[Wizard101]] ([[Wikipedia:Wizard101|Wikipedia]], [http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/03/wizard-101-still-my-kids-favorite-online-game/ Wired])
*[[Wolfur]] (website defunct - status noted in 2011 [http://web.archive.org/web/20080119150111/http://wolfur.raavi.org/ see archive])
*[[World Wilds]]
*[[Toontown Rewritten]]
*[[Toontown: Corporate Clash]]
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