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Conception
Conception requires that an incubator contains ovum, regardless if the ovum was inserted or generated (happens for any gender that is identified having a vagina, and at the end of ovulation period); compatibility is checked against each ovum based on several factor that are described below after receiving essence fluids:
- Ovum species falls within a similar taxonomic level to that of the essence provided or was generated by user that has pre-forced compatibility with species that essence was provided from
- Ovum class and form variance from essence provided will either increase or decrease compatibility but will not preclude conception
- User is within a designated Breeding Garden
- User is partnered with individual the essence was provided from
Species Compatibility
Species compatibility is actually checked against the eggs/ovum. Species are compatible based on their identifying species and their taxonomic classification if available which follows the order described here. If the species is exactly the same, the compatibility is 100% (this includes hybrids which currently are only compatible with the same hybrid species); otherwise, the species follow a hierarchical taxonomic classification scheme, with each tier starting from the bottom and going up in lowering the probability of compatibility.
Example:
Fennec + Fennec = 100% Compatibility Fennec + Arctic Fox = 50% Compatibility (because they are of same Genus)
When viewing someone's profile you will also get this Compatibility Summary which gives you a break down on your compatibility with said individual.
Class/Form Compatibility
Both species must be of same class or same form to be compatible; to alter either the class or form of a birth becomes especially important during conception as the form will always remain that of the mother while the class is always changed by the father.
Having your partner climax more than once increases your chances for conception. You typically will not know for a day or two if you are pregnant, but the timing is different for different species.
Genetics
Every partner that has bred or attempted to breed with you will permanently pass their genetics to you. You can view the number of partners that have attempted to breed you by viewing your profile genetics under Character > Profile > Genetics.