AP and CS: A Brief Explanation

All these points! It might seem confusing, but don't panic: here is a shorthand guide to introduce you to the points you will earn playing Starborn Alignment! Astral Points (AP) and Crystal Shards (CS) are both different point systems with unique uses in-game.
These points cannot be given away or transferred to other members.
== Astral Points (AP) ==
Astral Points, or AP as they are commonly referred to, are the most common point standard seen in Starborn Alignment. AP is used to level characters, as well as to earn rewards in your character's ranks and talents as well. AP is earned through most drawings, stories, and RPs. AP is tracked per-character, so every character's AP is recorded individually.
=== Skill Points ===
Skill points increase your character's stats (Strength, Wisdom, Speed, etc), seen on their AP tracker. You begin a new character with 300 Skill Points to distribute, and you can earn more by leveling up your character with AP. Skill points are a perk of leveling a character up, and are not earned on their own.
== Crystal Shards (CS) ==
Crystal Shards, or CS for short, are the standard in-game currency. It is used to purchase items, blessings, and familiars for your character, as well as for unlocking the kirin breed. These purchases can range from just a few CS to a couple hundred. CS can be earned through memes, checkpoints, and events. CS is tracked per-user, so every roleplayer has their own total. CS can be spent on items for your characters!
== I've seen people mention Favor, what's that? ==
Favor (Sometimes abbreviated as FVR) used to be a currency in SA, used only for unlocking new breeds. It was retired in November 2020.
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