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Throughout the development of Monster Crown, new [[Monsters|monster]] designs and descriptions were regularly revealed on social media - namely [https://www.reddit.com/r/crownsgame/ Reddit], [https://www.twitter.com/crowns_dev Twitter], and the [http://crownsforum.bulletcpu.com/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=9c1ee874ca1394fefbdfec4a4c6f3398 official game forums] - in the format of "Monster of the Week" posts, often abbreviated as "MotW". A handful of very early MotW posts were occasionally referred to as "Creature of the Week" or "Beast of the Week", instead. Despite the name, MotW were not a strictly weekly format, occasionally the schedule was adjusted due to outside factors.
 
Throughout the development of Monster Crown, new [[Monsters|monster]] designs and descriptions were regularly revealed on social media - namely [https://www.reddit.com/r/crownsgame/ Reddit], [https://www.twitter.com/crowns_dev Twitter], and the [http://crownsforum.bulletcpu.com/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=9c1ee874ca1394fefbdfec4a4c6f3398 official game forums] - in the format of "Monster of the Week" posts, often abbreviated as "MotW". A handful of very early MotW posts were occasionally referred to as "Creature of the Week" or "Beast of the Week", instead. Despite the name, MotW were not a strictly weekly format, occasionally the schedule was adjusted due to outside factors.
  
As MotW posts covered a five-year span of development, some of the featured monsters underwent design changes, or were cut from the final game.
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As MotW posts covered a five-year span of development, some of the featured monsters underwent design changes, or were cut from the final game. Some early monsters were repeated in later years, especially important ones like starters or those who underwent significant updates.
  
 
= 2016 =
 
= 2016 =
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* Aug 30 2016 - [[Teedon]]
 
* Aug 30 2016 - [[Teedon]]
 
* Sep 13 2016 - [[Thallox]]
 
* Sep 13 2016 - [[Thallox]]
* Sep 24 2016 - [[Seidoflex]]
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* Sep 24 2016 - [[Seidoflex]] ''(cut from final game)''
 
* Oct 07 2016 - [[Gorgem]]
 
* Oct 07 2016 - [[Gorgem]]
* Oct 30 2016 - [[Gorriol]]
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* Oct 30 2016 - [[Gorriol]] ''(design was voted on between two choices)''
 
* Dec 06 2016 - [[Maloom]]
 
* Dec 06 2016 - [[Maloom]]
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2016 MotW images">
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File:Clamp old motw.jpg|Clamp
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File:Madis old motw.jpg|Madis
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File:Jawes old motw.png|Jawes
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File:Laz old motw.jpg|Laz
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File:Raptor old motw.jpg|Raptor
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File:TearHare old motw.jpg|TearHare
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File:Epheal old motw.jpg|Epheal
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File:Stamsteed.png|Stamsteed
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File:Qumulo.jpg|Qumulo
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File:Shoreyu old motw.jpg|Shoreyu
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File:Pursuit old motw.jpg|Pursuit
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File:Scavengeist.jpg|Scavengeist
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File:Crisa old motw.jpg|Crisa
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File:Cobreo old motw.jpg|Cobreo
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File:Disquerade.jpg|Disquerade
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File:Ranimae.jpg|Ranimae
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File:Segoh.jpg|Segoh
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File:Seycret old motw.jpg|Seycret
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File:Ambigu old motw.jpg|Ambigu
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File:Hooclaw old motw.jpg|Hooclaw
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File:Dracoyle old motw.jpg|Dracoyle
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File:Darwhol old motw.png|Darwhol
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File:Canite old motw.jpg|Canite
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File:Teedon old motw.png|Teedon
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File:Thallox motw.jpg|Thallox
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File:Seidoflex motw.png|Seidoflex
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File:Gorgem old motw.jpg|Gorgem
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File:Gorriol old motw.jpg|Gorriol
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File:Maloom motw.png|Maloom
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</gallery>
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= 2017 =
 
= 2017 =
 
* Feb 22 2017 - [[Boarnox]]
 
* Feb 22 2017 - [[Boarnox]]
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* Aug 31 2017 - [[Jungro]]
 
* Aug 31 2017 - [[Jungro]]
 
* Sep 07 2017 - [[Myrkrsormr]]
 
* Sep 07 2017 - [[Myrkrsormr]]
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* Sep 14 2017 - [[Dracoyle]]
 
* Sep 21 2017 - [[Crisa]]
 
* Sep 21 2017 - [[Crisa]]
 
* Sep 28 2017 - [[Epheal]]
 
* Sep 28 2017 - [[Epheal]]
 
* Oct 05 2017 - [[Taupsy]]
 
* Oct 05 2017 - [[Taupsy]]
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* Oct 12 2017 - [[Canite]]
 
* Nov 23 2017 - [[Molkuran]]
 
* Nov 23 2017 - [[Molkuran]]
 
* Nov 30 2017 - [[Frigidile]]
 
* Nov 30 2017 - [[Frigidile]]
 
* Dec 07 2017 - [[Stamlanche]]
 
* Dec 07 2017 - [[Stamlanche]]
 
* Dec 14 2017 - [[Ix]]
 
* Dec 14 2017 - [[Ix]]
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2017 MotW images">
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File:Boarnox motw.png|Boarnox
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File:Facade motw.png|Facade
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File:Collure motw.png|Collure
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File:Release motw.png|Release
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File:Rodask motw.png|Rodask
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File:Primigon motw.png|Primigon
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File:Jawes motw.png|Jawes
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File:Slumbear motw.png|Slumbear
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File:Traumata motw.png|Traumata
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File:Plumo motw.png|Plumo
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File:Clamp motw.png|Clamp
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File:Trove motw.png|Trove
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File:Hareohearts motw.png|Hareohearts
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File:Saliskipper motw.png|Saliskipper
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File:Igrawn motw.png|Igrawn
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File:Bregalle motw.png|Bregalle
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File:Fraust motw.png|Fraust
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File:Madis motw.png|Madis
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File:Vulter motw.png|Vulter
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File:Scursa motw.png|Scursa
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File:Stallune motw.png|Stallune
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File:Jungro motw.png|Jungro
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File:Myrkrsormr motw.png|Myrkrsormr
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File:Dracoyle motw.png|Dracoyle
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File:Crisa motw.png|Crisa
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File:Epheal motw.png|Epheal
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File:Taupsy motw.png|Taupsy
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File:Canite motw.png|Canite
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File:Molkuran motw.png|Molkuran
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File:Frigidile motw.png|Frigidile
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File:Stamlanche motw.png|Stamlanche
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File:Ix motw.png|Ix
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</gallery>
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= 2018 =
 
= 2018 =
 
In 2018, the MotW image layout was changed to reflect the game's name change from "Crowns" to "Monster Crown". Some monster transformations began to be featured, as well.
 
In 2018, the MotW image layout was changed to reflect the game's name change from "Crowns" to "Monster Crown". Some monster transformations began to be featured, as well.
 
* Feb 15 2018 - [[Hymeraden]]
 
* Feb 15 2018 - [[Hymeraden]]
 
* Feb 23 2018 - [[Laz]]
 
* Feb 23 2018 - [[Laz]]
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* Mar 08 2018 - [[Hooclaw]]
 
* Mar 15 2018 - [[Yetowl]]
 
* Mar 15 2018 - [[Yetowl]]
 
* Mar 22 2018 - [[TearHare]]
 
* Mar 22 2018 - [[TearHare]]
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* Apr 05 2018 - [[Libird]]
 
* Apr 05 2018 - [[Libird]]
 
* May 31 2018 - [[Pursuit]]
 
* May 31 2018 - [[Pursuit]]
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* Jun 07 2018 - [[Darwhol]]
 
* Jun 14 2018 - [[Hermes]]
 
* Jun 14 2018 - [[Hermes]]
 
* Jun 22 2018 - [[Lifra]]
 
* Jun 22 2018 - [[Lifra]]
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* Nov 30 2018 - [[Roedra]]
 
* Nov 30 2018 - [[Roedra]]
 
* Dec 07 2018 - [[Gavile]]
 
* Dec 07 2018 - [[Gavile]]
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2018 MotW images">
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File:Hymeraden.png|Hymeraden
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File:Laz motw.png|Laz
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File:Hooclaw motw.png|Hooclaw
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File:Yetowl motw.png|Yetowl
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File:TearHare motw.png|TearHare
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File:Cobreo motw.png|Cobreo
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File:Libird motw.png|Libird
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File:Pursuit motw.png|Pursuit
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File:Darwhol motw.png|Darwhol
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File:Hermes motw.png|Hermes
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File:Lifra motw.png|Lifra
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File:Bifra motw.png|Bifra
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File:Shoreyu motw.png|Shoreyu
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File:Gualop motw.png|Gualop
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File:Rituowl motw.png|Rituowl
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File:Domigon motw.png|Domigon
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File:Brutus motw.png|Brutus
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File:Glutovi motw.png|Glutovi
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File:Serket motw.png|Serket
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File:Hani motw.png|Hani
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File:Gandit motw.png|Gandit
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File:Tanukrook motw.png|Tanukrook
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File:Drangus motw.png|Drangus
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File:Chuk motw.png|Chuk
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File:Vera motw.png|Vera
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File:Zadia motw.png|Zadia
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File:Dracoyle AC motw.png|Dracoyle AC
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File:Dracupyr motw.png|Dracupyr
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File:Jungro SG motw.png|Jungro SG
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File:Buetarius motw.png|Buetarius
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File:Glacial motw.png|Glacial
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File:Roedra motw.png|Roedra
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File:Gavile motw.png|Gavile
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</gallery>
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= 2019 =
 
= 2019 =
 
Starting with Golabeest in mid-2019, the MotW images began to forgo the artwork to focus on the game sprites.
 
Starting with Golabeest in mid-2019, the MotW images began to forgo the artwork to focus on the game sprites.
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* Mar 14 2019 - [[Orieobor]] ''(cut from final game)''
 
* Mar 14 2019 - [[Orieobor]] ''(cut from final game)''
 
* Mar 21 2019 - [[Gridag]]
 
* Mar 21 2019 - [[Gridag]]
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* Mar 28 2019 - [[Ambigu]]
 
* Apr 04 2019 - [[Alieel]]
 
* Apr 04 2019 - [[Alieel]]
 
* Apr 11 2019 - [[Stega]]
 
* Apr 11 2019 - [[Stega]]
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* Oct 18 2019 - [[Apo SG]]
 
* Oct 18 2019 - [[Apo SG]]
 
* Nov 03 2019 - [[Omozon]]
 
* Nov 03 2019 - [[Omozon]]
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* Nov 22 2019 - [[Brutus]]
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* Nov 29 2019 - [[Vera]]
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2019 MotW images">
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File:Vivisek motw.png|Vivisek
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File:Maphallis motw.png|Maphallis
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File:Cheshinger motw.png|Cheshinger
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File:Gorgem ac motw.png|Gorgem AC
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File:Playg motw.png|Playg
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File:Tardigen motw.png|Tardigen
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File:Meerlin motw.png|Meerlin
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File:Orieobor motw.png|Orieobor
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File:Gridag motw.png|Gridag
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File:Ambigu motw.png|Ambigu
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File:Alieel motw.png|Alieel
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File:Stega motw.png|Stega
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File:Crydia motw.png|Crydia
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File:Darwhol ac.png|Darwhol AC
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File:Mermor motw.png|Mermor
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File:Vult motw.png|Vult
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File:Romninoct motw.png|Romninoct
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File:Panipillr motw.png|Panipillr
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File:Apath motw.png|Apath
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File:Golabeest motw.png|Golabeest
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File:Raptor motw.png|Raptor
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File:Juveneel motw.png|Juveneel
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File:Rivardien motw.png|Rivardien
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File:Surgus motw.png|Surgus
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File:Urs motw.png|Urs
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File:Cargocra motw.png|Cargocra
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File:Syleendra motw.png|Syleendra
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File:Hyna motw.png|Hyna
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File:Storklift motw.png|Storklift
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File:Dragosbane motw.png|Dragosbane
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File:Amidia motw.png|Amidia
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File:Thanatis motw.png|Thanatis
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File:Crawkadaga motw.png|Crawkadaga
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File:Woulupe motw.png|Woulupe
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File:Apo SG motw.png|Apo SG
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File:Brutus motw 2.png|Brutus
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File:Vera motw 2.png|Vera
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File:Omozon motw.png|Omozon
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</gallery>
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= 2020 =
 
= 2020 =
 
* Jan 03 2020 - [[Agoribus]]
 
* Jan 03 2020 - [[Agoribus]]
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* Mar 18 2020 - [[Kiryin]]
 
* Mar 18 2020 - [[Kiryin]]
 
* Apr 16 2020 - [[Harveskin]]
 
* Apr 16 2020 - [[Harveskin]]
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* May 08 2020 - [[Jungro]]
 
* May 14 2020 - [[Duserp]]
 
* May 14 2020 - [[Duserp]]
 
* May 28 2020 - [[Myedin]]
 
* May 28 2020 - [[Myedin]]
 
* Jun 04 2020 - [[Gallante]]
 
* Jun 04 2020 - [[Gallante]]
 
* Jul 02 2020 - [[Glossum]] ''(replaced the 2017 MotW forum post for Scursa, as Glossum was a complete design overhaul)''
 
* Jul 02 2020 - [[Glossum]] ''(replaced the 2017 MotW forum post for Scursa, as Glossum was a complete design overhaul)''
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2019 MotW images">
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File:Agoribus motw.png|Agoribus
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File:Lazsuit motw.png|Lazsuit
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File:Staglus motw.png|Staglus
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File:Kiryin motw.png|Kiryin
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File:Harveskin motw.png|Harveskin
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File:Jungro motw 2.png|Jungro
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File:Duserp motw.png|Duserp
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File:Myedin motw.png|Myedin
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File:Gallante motw.png|Gallante
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File:Glossum motw.png|Glossum
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</gallery>
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= 2022 =
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MotW posts returned to Twitter after a two year hiatus, now featuring monster artwork by Ahab alongside a new notebook numbering system.
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* Sep 25 2022 - [[Dracoyle]]
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* Oct 02 2022 - [[Ambigu]]
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* Oct 09 2022 - [[Hooclaw]]
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* Oct 23 2022 - [[Darwhol]]
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* Oct 30 2022 - [[Canite]]
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<gallery mode=packed-hover caption="2022 MotW images">
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File:Dracoyle motw 2.jpg|Dracoyle
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File:Ambigu motw 2.jpg|Ambigu
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File:Hooclaw motw 2.jpg|Hooclaw
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File:Darwhol motw 2.jpg|Darwhol
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File:Canite_motw_2.jpg|Canite
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</gallery>

Latest revision as of 13:03, 30 October 2022

Throughout the development of Monster Crown, new monster designs and descriptions were regularly revealed on social media - namely Reddit, Twitter, and the official game forums - in the format of "Monster of the Week" posts, often abbreviated as "MotW". A handful of very early MotW posts were occasionally referred to as "Creature of the Week" or "Beast of the Week", instead. Despite the name, MotW were not a strictly weekly format, occasionally the schedule was adjusted due to outside factors.

As MotW posts covered a five-year span of development, some of the featured monsters underwent design changes, or were cut from the final game. Some early monsters were repeated in later years, especially important ones like starters or those who underwent significant updates.

2016[edit]

The earliest MotW posts were primarily featured on Reddit and Twitter, utilizing game sprites by devotedtoneurosis and/or artwork by Onion_MU. Later, starting with Ambigu, they began to appear on the official forums as well, and devotedtoneurosis began to draw the majority of the artwork himself.

2017[edit]

2018[edit]

In 2018, the MotW image layout was changed to reflect the game's name change from "Crowns" to "Monster Crown". Some monster transformations began to be featured, as well.

2019[edit]

Starting with Golabeest in mid-2019, the MotW images began to forgo the artwork to focus on the game sprites.

2020[edit]

  • Jan 03 2020 - Agoribus
  • Jan 16 2020 - Lazsuit (referred to as "A Chimera" or question marks, no name given at this point)
  • Jan 30 2020 - Staglus
  • Mar 18 2020 - Kiryin
  • Apr 16 2020 - Harveskin
  • May 08 2020 - Jungro
  • May 14 2020 - Duserp
  • May 28 2020 - Myedin
  • Jun 04 2020 - Gallante
  • Jul 02 2020 - Glossum (replaced the 2017 MotW forum post for Scursa, as Glossum was a complete design overhaul)

2022[edit]

MotW posts returned to Twitter after a two year hiatus, now featuring monster artwork by Ahab alongside a new notebook numbering system.