Involving Genetics in Litters?

Well, I come from another site, and over there they're really big on genetics for litters and such. I was wondering if you guys have anything like that over here. I'm training in genetics too, so if there isn't, and people are interested in incorporating it here, I could gladly help! It would make for a more realistic RP, in my opinion.

Sounds a little too complicated

I mean, it's more "for fun" than anything else
no need to bring science into this LOLOL

I think it would help make the results of what the kits in the litter would look like, more realistic. But...yeah we're not as big on genetics here like I said before. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't have the option of doing it if we want too. I say yes.

But it IS fun.....and confusing at times, but........well, I just like having everything make sense in science and everything. I'm just....well, nerdy like that. Sorry....
I think that it's fun seeing all the different options, and also seeing that when you think that there would be a lot of options, there isn't.
Well, I'm just a science person, I think.

HEY MADHU! Back me up! XD

i also think it's a good idea. I mean, yes it is for fun, but it would also make more sense if the kits actually looked like their parents ^_^

Yay! Should I like propose this idea to Dragonclaw or put up a poll or something?

You can do both if you want. It's up to you.

...sending a pm first. I'll see if I can set up a poll here.

.....una problema. I can't send a PM. Something about a post limit...

I think that you need around 30 post before you're allowed to PM

This is an interesting concept! I've never really thought of it (actually just a couple of times but yeah) .-.

No, you got to make 15 posts before you are able to send a PM.

Oh well, two more posts to go then!

( But still no spam allowed You don't wanna face Dragon's wrath! )

Oh course I won't spam! I already reached the limit! =]

Hey, guys!!! Iceclaw, speaking of Dragon's wrath, no conversations, remember?

I admit genetics is an interesting concept.... Lol, I think I'd say yes, but optional.

Sorry Brightstar, I was trying to tell werepyre about it but she can't PM. Agh. That's why I didn't reply.

No conversations? Where does it state that?
Also, I am able to PM people now, so problem's solved!

Its in the rules. Glad to hear that

Should I lock this topic werepyer?

Well, this is a poll, and I don't know if others approve of this idea or not, so I think that it might be better if we don't lock this for now. But again, that is totally up to your discretion.

i always thought it was too weird when mates have unreasonable amounts of kits in one litter and they all look completely different from each other and their parents. although, i'm still confused with what you're trying to say. i'm 12. o.O

I'm 15!
Anyways, so genetics=The branch of biology that deals with heredity, especially the mechanisms of hereditary transmission and the variation of inherited characteristics among similar or related organisms.

...that also means "a science that deals with how the children of parents look how they do, gain genetic diseases, etc."

In realism, cats usually have 5 kits, 7 being also okay, and 12 being a world record...

that was pretty in depth. i knew the general definition, but i think i understand how it applies to RPing after i read everyone else's replies. thanks ^^

You're welcome! For some reason, on my other RP site, I seem to have gotten a reputation for being good at explaining things to others. I always help the newbies there, and now I'm getting helped here! I love how it's all come full-circle.

This sounds interesting, but I'm more curious to know in how you plan to set this up, integrate this into our already established kit system, how it works, and how you plan to maintain this.

Would she have to become a GM to do that? Because this is a great idea.

-Hi Dragonclaw! I've got a little problem..hehe-
We had a whole board where people training in genetics would figure[for lack of a better word] the phenotypes[physical appearances] of the offspring of someone(s) characters. It would be pretty easy, with a "form" being a thread listing the phenotypes of the parents, and all other information offered on them, such as what alleles they carry, genetic diseases, etc. A sample "form" would be like this:

Hi! Werepyre here. I'm requesting the genetics for a litter.
The king's phenotype: Chocolate mackerel tabby with white with medium fur. Carries cinnamon.
The queen's phenotype: Cinnamon classic tabico with long fur. Has folded ears.
Thanks for your help!

The reply to this would be...

Chocolate mackerel tabby with whiteX Cinnamon classic tabby and white

Male: cinnamon tabby with white, red tabby,
Female: cinnamon tabico, cinnamon tabby with white, chocolate tabico, chocolate tabby with white

Kits can have any realistic eye color.

50% will have medium fur
50% will have long fur

All tabbies will be mackerel.
Kits will carry classic tabby.
Chocolate kits will carry cinnamon

Please note that this may not be completely accurate, since I worked it out myself, but I am sure that it is pretty close.

The things that you might want to know:
Tabico = Tabby calico
Bicolor = with white. Only in solid and white, nothing else.
Father is always listed first
All abnormalities should be listed
Pelt color is needed
Pelt length is needed
Eye color is NOT needed
If you know what alleles your character is carrying, please list them.
In this system, if not stated, it will be assumed that the cats are heterozygous. I've listed the genome of the parents below.

Spoiler:

Oh, and cats can have purple eyes! =) I love random facts...It looks more grayish though.

So that's how the system I'm familiar with works. It's pretty simple, yet extremely effective.

Oh, and about the kit system here, could someone please explain it to me? I heard that everyone RPs their own kits, and that OOC adoptions are not allowed...

Oh, and if you guys still have questions, please ask them!