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Mizz Wolfy!
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Character Creation Guidelines Jul 17, 2014 19:28:29 GMT

Post by Mizz Wolfy! on Jul 17, 2014 19:28:29 GMT

Character Creation

Dogs/wolves may be born on site or be brought in from a different place, dropped off at the WESTERN WALL where dogs are locked into the city.
Dogs brought in may be in the process of gaining mutations but background history MUST be provided in bio form and mutations must not go outside guidelines of mutations occurring.
There is no way to escape the City but death.
Characters are at constant risk of exposure to mutations.
No dogs/wolves under 6 months of age unless born on site.
All biographies should be posted on your characters account.

Biography Creation

All portions of the biography MUST be filled out completely.
Please be aware there is an EMPHASIS on character description when it comes to the mutations.

Sets under creative commons licenses or with proven permission can be used for visual reference of canine characters on City of Dust.
Sets may be shared between members and such is encouraged by the different appearances each character will have.

Normal Dogs/Wolves

City Of Dust is primarily a place a chance. Many strays, house pets have been stolen from homes and brought for scientific research.
Dogs/Wolves MUST adhere to the weight/height restrictions of their breed.
Normal must not have any mutations - this includes strange/abnormal eye color, unique patchwork on pelts.
Normal means not at risk for an Antiphrenic state or decay.

Mutant Dogs/Wolves

Have been scientifically experimented on OR have consumed/had exposure to contaminated sources.
Mutants are at a building risk of an Antiphrenic state and rates of decay.
Mutations have a range of severity and effect. This can be found here.
The more mutations/higher level mutation, the less chance of survival for said dog or wolf.

Decaying Dogs

Risk to any dog with a mutation.
There are seven stages of decay. Found here.
Decaying dogs are at the highest risk of becoming an Antiphrenic and do no operate with full bodily function.
Decay cannot be reversed.
Passes to prevent further decaying can be bought for small amounts of times.

Antiphrenic Wolves/Dogs

These dogs are in a decaying state of mindlessness.
Little bodily function, extreme aggression.
Minimal life span, due to being either hunted down and killed or enslaved by packs and groups, or even humans.
Lacking senses, revert into a pure feral state.
Minimal communication ability.

LIFESPANS
Due to the environment that City of Dust is set in, lifespans are VERY important to consider in dogs and wolves!

While there are some exceptions, this is the general ranges you should be aware of:

Normal Abandoned Dog 12-15 years
Normal Wolf 10-15 years
Minor Mutations 10-13 years
Minimal Mutations 9-12 years
Substantial Mutations with Non-Decay 8-10 years
Decaying - 2-5 years after onset of decay (the older the shorter the lifespan)
Antiphrenic - 1-3 years after becoming one (the older the shorter the lifespan)

These are not how many additional years dogs can live, but the average lifespan. Dogs gaining mutations quickly minimize their lifespan - so a long life is considered to be a lucky outcome for most dogs!

Last Edit: Jul 29, 2014 13:02:48 GMT by Mizz Wolfy!

City of Dust

DNA splicing had, indeed, in the past been something that human beings had come to love. They'd started on small animals, like rats and mice, but soon went as far as to test their bizarre mutations on man's best friend. Their attempts started out successful and interesting, some canines possessing pelts that were thought to be unnatural in color and others even sprouting horns and large fangs. At first, humans thought little to nothing in regards to the amazing feats that they'd succeeded, but quickly regretted it as time went on.

Of their most recent experiments, an unnamed canine who was later dubbed "Mnemosyne", lost their mind. They had been one of the most extensively experimented on of all of their subjects, and it was later discovered that the DNA and contamination in the bodies of the canine lead to severe decay of the mind. Humans were not sure how to react to such a mindless beast suddenly rising from a once docile creature, and quickly dumped any and all fluids that they used to mutate the animals into a nearby reservoir. They assumed that if the fluids were not put into the bloodstream, the animals would remain unfazed. They couldn't be more wrong.

This is where you come in. You are a beast, a survivor in a world filled with a plague. You must survive the harsh, abandoned City of Dust around you. Will you fall under the power of the decay in your mind, or push yourself to survive against all odds?

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