Have you ever had ideas for new spooky and creepy Mutations? Now there is a chance - we announce The Halloween Mutation Creation contest!

If you need inspiration, you could think of how you would like to see certain Zooids act differently and what needs to be changed. For example - if you wished to have dozens of passive Spikes that are good enough just to sit on your structure Zooids while you ram your enemies your wish could be a Mutation: Reduce Spike Mass, Drag, Range and Cooldown Recovery and it becomes a stationary, passive Spike, which can be placed all around your Sipho. You can also read more about Mutations in our Mutations update announcement.

Mutations can be seen as Zooid ideas which are not unique or distinct enough to become physical Zooids. This type of thinking allows taking some of those ideas and creating them as Mutations. Or creating Mutations that shift existing Zooids into their idea counterparts. This changes how your Sipho is laid-out and that is what makes Mutations and replaying the game interesting.

There are some design limitations - Mutations need to stack to not make their usefulness limited. If you wish to negate some of existing Zooid functionality you could play around with Stats as in previous Spike example. Adding negative Stat allows to shape Mutated Zooid into playstyle you want. And those Stat reductions can be alleviated with other Mutations, allowing player with a certain Mutation combo have a very powerful Sipho.

How to participate

Think of a Mutation that changes the way you would play the game and write that down. You can also use Aquarium and create a Layout that shows how your Mutation is used. Creative freedom is yours! After your are ready to share the idea, post it in our Discord. Most unique and technically achievable ideas will be remade in the game!

You don't have to be a professional designer to participate in this event. A basic doodle on a napkin and a description of Mutation effects are enough for us to pick it up and get it into the game. Anyone can participate. Although if you haven't played Sipho before, be sure to check videos or screenshots to get familiar with its world and creatures.

Basic guidelines:

• Describe Mutation effects - try using existing Stats, Buffs and other mechanics or come up with new ones. If the idea is chosen - we will come up how to implement it!
  
• These effects should stack - picking up designed Mutation for second time should make its effects stronger
  
• Describe which or what kind of Zooids are affected - type of zooids, breed or specific Zooids. For example: Weapon type Zooids, Weapons that shoot projectiles, Weapons, Advena breed Zooids, Grabber
  
• Provide a sketch or a screenshot with Layout string of a Sipho that uses this Mutation - if your Mutation is chosen to be added to the game, we will also include the Layout
  
• You can also draw an icon for the Mutation - it will not be judged, but will be a welcome addition. Make sure it is not subject to copyright and by providing it you allow it, or modified form of it, to be used in the game
  
• More unique and technically achievable Mutations will be judged better. Cleverly using existing game mechanics are much more welcome
  
• Post your entry on our Discord
  
• Multiple contest entries are allowed
  

Have fun!

Our team will pick one or more winning designs right after the end of this event.
Winners will be awarded with Sipho Steam keys and their name in the credits.

The event ends at November 1st, 00:00 UTC