Post by Lady Whimsy on Aug 30, 2009 15:53:59 GMT -5
We can hardly believe it ourselves, but second full breeding season is nearly a week away! In anticipation of the event, I thought we could start our conversation here, letting you know what to expect, and giving a chance to voice any questions & concerns prior to big day. This will surely be our biggest season ever, so the more organized we are now, the smoother it shall run for everyone!
To start you off, here's some FAQ and headers about our upcoming season; don't hesitate to chime in ;D
Q: Who can breed?
A: Any fully grown Foundation Mare or Unikorè who is not all ready with a foal on her cert. You do not need to own the breeding mare either, so long as you have the owner's permission. Do note that a mare can only breed ONCE per season.
Q: What is the difference between a Foundation Mare and a Unikorè?
A: Foundation Mares are the direct offspring of Kala and Kaedon, and this distinction is written on their cert; they are the only mares who can use the rare Star Stones during breeding season. All subsequent generation – ie, offspring of foundation mares, as well as other sub-speices, like Aviquinn – are considered Unikorè.
Q: Do I need a stone or breeding item?
A: No! You do not need a breeding to participate; stones are there only to "enhance" your foal, and in no way affects your eligibility or stallion slot.
Q: Will everyone get a chance to breed this season?
A: While we would love to guarantee everyone a baby, there are simply too many unicorns to try and make that possible! But we will do our best to spread the love, so everyone receives a fair chance at breeding. We do expect this will take us some time - so do be patient while we get around to all of you.
Q: Can I breed with any stallion I want?
A: We have to be fair to our stallions – nobody wants to start comparing who’s herd is bigger! Therefore an equal amount of slots will be opened between our available stallions as soon as we know how many are needed. These slots are divided in a number of ways, to help make it fair to all. Your available stallions for this full breeding season are Odin the Grullo, Falling Star the Appaloosa, Arieon the Cremello, and Ephiri the Silver Dapple. (Please note that Ulysses is a limited RP-ONLY stallion, and his slots must be secured through related rp posts - see thread for detail).
Q:What if my mare is related to one of the stallions?
A: Because the unicorns are all the children of gods, there is no concept of inbreeding – the line begins with them, after all – and there are certainly no consequences.
Q: Do I know what my foal will look like?
A: While you may have a good idea about what any breeding will produce, remember that genetics are up to a good deal of chance, so surprises can and do happen! Stones help, as well as a little research before hand to know what you're getting into. The Foal Colour Calculator is another handy tool, too.
Q: Can I trade/sell/gift my foal?
A: In general, foals may be traded for other foals before they are named, but a few rules do apply. Trading terms will be discussed in the Naming Thread, so stay tuned.
Have more questions that weren't answered here? Just ask!
Keep your eyes open for more breeding updates at the day approaches! Best of luck to everyone, and many happy, healthy korè to you all!
Lady Whimsy ~
