Inbreeding
Inbreeding
Inbreeding happens when closely related pets (siblings, parent/child, etc.) are bred together. While it can sometimes produce unusual or rare traits, it usually comes with negative consequences.
How It Works
When two pets are bred, the system checks their family tree. If they are related by blood (such as sharing a parent or being siblings), their inbreeding score goes up. The higher the score, the stronger the risks.
Possible Effects
- Lower overall health of offspring.
- Increased chance of sickness at birth (congenital illness).
- Higher chance of stillborn kits.
- Greater chance of shortened lifespan.
- Pets may inherit visual markers (such as an inbreeding badge) to show their history.
Severity
The closer the relation, the harsher the effect. For example:
- Parent × Child → Very high inbreeding score.
- Brother × Sister → High inbreeding score.
- Cousins → Lower score, but still risky.
Gameplay Impact
Inbred pets may:
- Require more care (more likely to get sick).
- Perform worse in battles or scouting.
- Have less energy or mood each day.
- Be harder to keep alive long-term.
Why Does It Matter?
This system helps keep the gene pool diverse and encourages players to find unrelated mates for their pets. Careful breeding avoids long-term problems for your colony and makes for healthier, stronger pets.
Tips
- Check the Parents and Siblings sections of each pet’s profile before breeding.
- Avoid repeated pairings of the same family lines.
- Watch for warning messages in the breeding dropdown — they will tell you if the chosen pets are related.
Inbreeding Risk Chart
Relation → Risk Level → Possible Effects
- Parent × Child → Extreme → Very high sickness, high chance of stillborns, lifespan reduced.
- Brother × Sister → High → Frequent illness, weaker stats, more stillborns.
- Half-Siblings → Moderate → Increased sickness, occasional stat penalties.
- Cousins → Low → Small risk of sickness, slight stat penalties.
- Unrelated → Safe → No penalties.
Summary
Inbreeding can be tempting for convenience or to lock in a rare trait, but it carries serious risks. Healthy bloodlines are the key to thriving colonies!
Inbreeding happens when closely related pets (siblings, parent/child, etc.) are bred together. While it can sometimes produce unusual or rare traits, it usually comes with negative consequences.
How It Works
When two pets are bred, the system checks their family tree. If they are related by blood (such as sharing a parent or being siblings), their inbreeding score goes up. The higher the score, the stronger the risks.
Possible Effects
- Lower overall health of offspring.
- Increased chance of sickness at birth (congenital illness).
- Higher chance of stillborn kits.
- Greater chance of shortened lifespan.
- Pets may inherit visual markers (such as an inbreeding badge) to show their history.
Severity
The closer the relation, the harsher the effect. For example:
- Parent × Child → Very high inbreeding score.
- Brother × Sister → High inbreeding score.
- Cousins → Lower score, but still risky.
Gameplay Impact
Inbred pets may:
- Require more care (more likely to get sick).
- Perform worse in battles or scouting.
- Have less energy or mood each day.
- Be harder to keep alive long-term.
Why Does It Matter?
This system helps keep the gene pool diverse and encourages players to find unrelated mates for their pets. Careful breeding avoids long-term problems for your colony and makes for healthier, stronger pets.
Tips
- Check the Parents and Siblings sections of each pet’s profile before breeding.
- Avoid repeated pairings of the same family lines.
- Watch for warning messages in the breeding dropdown — they will tell you if the chosen pets are related.
Inbreeding Risk Chart
Relation → Risk Level → Possible Effects
- Parent × Child → Extreme → Very high sickness, high chance of stillborns, lifespan reduced.
- Brother × Sister → High → Frequent illness, weaker stats, more stillborns.
- Half-Siblings → Moderate → Increased sickness, occasional stat penalties.
- Cousins → Low → Small risk of sickness, slight stat penalties.
- Unrelated → Safe → No penalties.
Summary
Inbreeding can be tempting for convenience or to lock in a rare trait, but it carries serious risks. Healthy bloodlines are the key to thriving colonies!