Post by Lady Whimsy on Aug 11, 2011 13:59:56 GMT -5
The season is nearly upon us, and to start you off, here's some FAQ and headers about our upcoming season. If you still have questions not answered here, don't hesitate to ask - we're here to help!
Q: Who can breed?
A: Any fully grown Foundation Mare or Unikorè who is not all ready with a foal on her cert. (Note: Weaned "Forever Foals" are permitted). You do not need to own the breeding mare either, so long as you have the owner's permission. Remember, 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.
Q: Can I breed with any stallion I want?
A: On Kalidore, only the Foundation Stallions - the direct Sons of Kaedon - can breed, just as the band stallions are the breeding stallion here on earth.
Q:What does a stallion slot guarantee?
A:Once you've been assigned a stallion slot, you're guaranteed a breeding that season. However, we have to be fair to our stallions – nobody wants to start comparing who’s herd is bigger! Therefore, the total slot number is distributed equally between the available stallions. These slots are then distributed in a number of ways, to help make it fair to all. Therefore, while it's likely you'll be able to secure the stallion of your choice, it's good to have a back-up stallion in mind just in case someone proves to be very popular!
Your available stallions for this full breeding season are Odin the Grullo, Falling Star the Appaloosa, and Areion the Cremello, and Ephiri the Silver Dapple. (Do note that Ulysses is a limited RP-ONLY stallion, and will his slots are limited to RP participants).
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!
