Genetics
Genetics
Genetics controls inherited traits, family lines, and some appearance or mutation outcomes when pets breed.
The current genetics system supports inheritance and family tracking, while deeper genetics details may continue to expand during future overhaul work.
What Genetics Can Affect
Genetics may influence:
- Species and breeding compatibility.
- Base or appearance inheritance.
- Color, markings, overlays, and other visual traits where supported.
- Mutations or mutation-related traits.
- Family relationships and inbreeding risk.
- Pregnancy, kit vulnerability, or survival pressure where certain traits apply.
Species Compatibility
Species must match for breeding. Foxes breed with foxes. Rabbits breed with rabbits. Different species do not produce mixed offspring.
Family Tracking
The game tracks parents and relatedness. This matters for inbreeding checks and family history.
Read Inbreeding.
Appearance Traits
Some traits are mainly visual. These may affect how a pet looks without changing survival stats.
Examples of visual trait areas may include:
- Tail, ears, nose, fur, eye, glow, or other overlay-like details.
- Base art and appearance variations.
- Inherited color or marking details where supported.
Survival-Effect Traits
Some mutations or inherited traits may affect gameplay. A trait is gameplay-relevant if it changes risk, care, weather response, pregnancy, kit survival, travel, sickness, or other mechanics.
Examples may include:
- Heat or cold vulnerability.
- Water dependency.
- Weather resistance or weakness.
- Fragile kits or pregnancy pressure.
- Sickness, injury, mood, or condition effects where supported.
Future Expansion
Genetics may receive more detail later. This page explains the current safe player-facing rules without listing hidden formulas or future-only mechanics.