# The Forge

By [Bored Network & Company](https://paragraph.com/@boredmediagroup) · 2023-06-29

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**Welcome to the world of HV-MTL Forge, where pet games meet casual world building and end in a competitive dungeon crawl. It's a place where you're not just a player, but a creator, a caretaker, and a competitor. Let J3FF cook.**

[https://twitter.com/BoredApeYC/status/1674055163491889153?s=20](https://twitter.com/BoredApeYC/status/1674055163491889153?s=20)

**A Game of Evolution**

In this curious universe, your HV-MTL relies on you to evolve into an Evo2 form. How do you achieve this? By building a workshop, your forge, which generates the energy needed to explore The Rift. But it's not just about building; it's about keeping your HV-MTL happy.

You see, in this world, you're at the mercy of fellow degens voting daily on how your forge stacks up. After three weeks, the season's votes are tallied, and your fate is sealed. Six seasons, six chances at upgrades.

**The Portal Mechanics**

Portals are your gateways to other dimensions. They allow your HV-MTL to travel and invite another HV-MTL from your wallet if you own more than one. But beware, these are temperamental machines. They only work once before they break down! Repair them regularly so that your HV-MTL can use them.

When your HV-MTL embarks on an interdimensional journey through a Portal, it returns with an improved Mood and collects the Energy stored in the Portal. The amount of time that reward lasts is relative to the level of the Portal.

**The Care and Keeping of Your HV**

Your HV-MTL has some... peculiar habits. For instance, it's been programmed to defecate. Yes, you read that right. And it's your job to clean up. Your HV-MTL is very serious about hygiene: walking in its own excrement has a negative impact on its Mood and on Energy production.

![Make sure to keep your HV-MTL in good spirits.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/09bce35c17b77dd9db47ff971a3c0ecfc374e21f1472393a3732aae69d8933a4.png)

Make sure to keep your HV-MTL in good spirits.

Your HV-MTL also loves attention, so don't forget to pet it. The amount of Energy generated by petting your HV-MTL will depend on the Tile level you're petting it on.

From time to time, your HV-MTL will go to Bed to rest. You can wake it up by clicking on its Bed. But don’t be impatient — forcing your HV-MTL to wake up when it does not want to be disturbed will put it in a BAD MOOD!

**Amps and More**

Amps are the rewards you earn for taking care of your HV-MTL and garnering votes on your forge. Every player who participates in Forge will receive one Amp at the end of each season, and you must have at least 3 Amps to unlock the next evolution of HVs.

![Get your AMPS and get to EVOLVING!](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/513c60478e5273585606fbc86531722d88448e6df06f220020a84613c9d6606d.png)

Get your AMPS and get to EVOLVING!

Amps come in five class rarities — Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, or Legendary. The rarity that you earn depends on your leaderboard rank at the end of a season. Amps are meant to be burned to customize, evolve, and improve your HV-MTL!

So, there you have it. A guide to navigating the curious world of HV-MTL Forge. Remember, it's not just a game, it's a journey of evolution, a test of strategy, and a whole lot of fun. Happy gaming!

And for an incredible video explainer directly from Yuga, please take a look here:

[https://twitter.com/BoredApeYC/status/1674223805860814848?s=20](https://twitter.com/BoredApeYC/status/1674223805860814848?s=20)

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*Originally published on [Bored Network & Company](https://paragraph.com/@boredmediagroup/the-forge)*