Alathra:Race Guideline: Difference between revisions

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~~These guidelines explain~~ how to create and document a '''Minor Race''' in Alathra. All players wishing to use a minor race must follow these standards to ensure balance, consistency, and fairness in the shared world. To view the current major and minor races of Alathra visit [[Alathra:Races| Alathra Races]].

This guideline explains how to create and document a '''Minor Race''' in Alathra. All players wishing to use a minor race must follow these standards to ensure balance, consistency, and fairness in the shared world. To view the current major and minor races of Alathra visit [[Alathra:Races| Alathra Races]].

'''These guidelines are subject to change!'''

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== What is a Minor Race? ==

A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing ~~Major Race~~ (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans). It must have meaningful differences in traits, biology, culture, or history. Players creating a ~~Minor Race~~ are responsible for its lore and proper documentation on the Alathra Wiki.

A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing major race (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans), you cannot make a minor race of another minor race. It must have meaningful differences in traits, biology, culture, or history. Players creating a minor race are responsible for its lore and proper documentation on the Alathra Wiki.

Creating a Minor Race allows for creative freedom, but comes with responsibility:

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== General Requirements ==

* Minor races must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race.

* Minor ~~Races~~ must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race.

* Cosmetic only changes (e.g., hair color, slight aesthetic differences) are not allowed.

* Minor ~~Races~~ must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.

* Minor races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.

* A Minor ~~Race~~ cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race.

* A Minor race cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race.

* Trait stacking (combining all positive traits of the major race + new ones) is not allowed.

* Must include a MC Skin, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin.

* Must be a minor race of a major race. '''Cannot''' be a minor race of another minor race.

* The maximum allowable height for any race is 5 meters. While races can be shorter, they must not exceed this limit.

== Balance & Limitations ==

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=== Appearance ===

Describe distinctive physical features: height, body type, skin tone, markings, clothing styles, etc.

Must include a MC Skin image, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin image.

=== Abilities & Behaviors ===

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-These guidelines explain how to create and document a '''Minor Race''' in Alathra. All players wishing to use a minor race must follow these standards to ensure balance, consistency, and fairness in the shared world. To view the current major and minor races of Alathra visit [[Alathra:Races| Alathra Races]].
+This guideline explains how to create and document a '''Minor Race''' in Alathra. All players wishing to use a minor race must follow these standards to ensure balance, consistency, and fairness in the shared world. To view the current major and minor races of Alathra visit [[Alathra:Races| Alathra Races]].
 '''These guidelines are subject to change!'''
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 == What is a Minor Race? ==
-A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing Major Race (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans). It must have meaningful differences in traits, biology, culture, or history. Players creating a Minor Race are responsible for its lore and proper documentation on the Alathra Wiki.
+A Minor Race is a custom subrace based on an existing major race (e.g., Elves, Dwarves, Humans), you cannot make a minor race of another minor race. It must have meaningful differences in traits, biology, culture, or history. Players creating a minor race are responsible for its lore and proper documentation on the Alathra Wiki.
 Creating a Minor Race allows for creative freedom, but comes with responsibility:
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 == General Requirements ==
+* Minor races must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race.
-* Minor Races must have a clear and meaningful divergence from their major race.
 * Cosmetic only changes (e.g., hair color, slight aesthetic differences) are not allowed.
-* Minor Races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.
+* Minor races must be capable of diplomacy, even if withdrawn or reluctant.
-* A Minor Race cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race.
+* A Minor race cannot be used to bypass limitations of the major race.
 * Trait stacking (combining all positive traits of the major race + new ones) is not allowed.
+* Must include a MC Skin, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin.
+* Must be a minor race of a major race. '''Cannot''' be a minor race of another minor race.
+* The maximum allowable height for any race is 5 meters. While races can be shorter, they must not exceed this limit.
 == Balance & Limitations ==
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 === Appearance ===
 Describe distinctive physical features: height, body type, skin tone, markings, clothing styles, etc.
+Must include a MC Skin image, others reference images can be included alongside the MC Skin image.
 === Abilities & Behaviors ===