Studio Economy
Studio Credits
Credits are the fuel of the atelier. Each one represents a cycle of creation — a vision described, a master consulted, a creation rendered.
The Life of a Credit
Acquire
Credits come with your plan or are purchased à la carte. Patron subscribers receive 350 fuel each month; apprentices receive a one-time welcome grant of 10 credits. Credit packs (100 / 200 / 500) are available on the pricing page at any time.
Spend
Each standard co-creation costs 5 credits/fuel. Fuel is drawn first, then credits. Choose your masters, set their influence weights, describe your vision, and commence.
Receive
Your creation arrives with a full critique from the masters. It lives in your collection forever. Make it public to share it with the gallery.
Credit Allowance by Tier
| Tier | Monthly Fuel/Credits |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | 10 credits (welcome) |
| Patron | 350 fuel / month |
| Credit Packs | 100 / 200 / 500 |
Quick Answers
Do fuel or credits expire? Fuel is granted with your Patron subscription and resets at the end of each billing cycle — unused fuel does not roll over. Credits (purchased packs and the welcome grant) never expire.
Can I buy extra credits? Yes. Credit packs are available on the pricing page at any time, regardless of your tier. Packs start at 100 credits for $10.
What happens if I run out mid-creation? Your work-in-progress is preserved. Add credits or renew your Patron subscription to resume — the studio will not discard a half-rendered canvas.
How many credits does standard co-creation cost? A standard co-creation costs 5 credits; HD downloads cost 2 credits for non-Patrons and are free for Patron subscribers. Patron fuel is drawn first; credits cover any shortfall.
Are credits refundable? No. All credit packs and Patron subscriptions are non-refundable. Unused balances cannot be returned for cash, and subscriptions cannot be pro-rated. Because each generation delivers digital content and triggers upstream rendering costs at the moment of creation, EU consumers acknowledge and consent that the right of withdrawal under EU Directive 2011/83/EU is waived once a generation begins. If a generation fails on our side, the credits for that attempt are automatically returned to your balance. See the Terms of Service for full details.