Continuous Forward Momentum

Experience in ANiMA is earned via a time-based progression system instead of an incremental clicker system that requires sustained attention.

In other words, once you set your strategy (e.g., pick a skill to train in a specific region), you can go offline. Upon returning to the game, you’ll receive a breakdown of any loot and experience accumulated while offline.

You can be offline (i.e., AFK) for up to 24 hours. After that, your character’s current task is automatically canceled and must be reassigned.

In addition to increasing accessibility and allowing busy players to enjoy ANiMA, this continuous forward momentum effectively transforms progression from long hours of monotonous grinding to a strategy-based decision-making process.

Further, this system allows you to capitalize on your selected specialization more effectively, as your dedication (i.e., time) to any specific in-game action establishes a natural (i.e., time-gated) moat around expertise, much like you see in the real world.