Breeding Mechanics

Breeding is the "Meta" half of Mewgenics. While combat provides resources, breeding transforms those resources into specialized, multi-generational specialized cats.

Home Environment

Your house's stats directly influence breeding quality.

• Stimulation: Increased by entertainment furniture. Moves cats toward high-variance/powerful mutations.
• Comfort: Increased by luxury furniture. Ensures healthy development and reduces birth defects.

Genetic Inheritance

• Autonomous Pairing: Cats choose mates based on proximity, gender, orientation, and libido. Players cannot directly "force" a pair but can influence them through room placement.
• DNA Transfer: Offspring inherit a mix of parent stats, active mutations, and class potential (if associated with specific lineage traits).

Risks: Inbreeding & Overcrowding

• Inbreeding: Breeding closely related cats significantly increases the risk of negative birth defects and reduced lifespans.
• Overcrowding: Managing too many cats in a small house leads to stress, hygiene issues, and outbreaks of disease.

Retirement System

Cats age over time. While their combat effectiveness may decrease, Retired cats can still function as valuable breeders, passing on their veteran experience (stats) to the next generation without risking their lives in battle.

Breeding Formulas & Mechanics (Advanced)

Breeding is the core engine of progression. Understanding the math behind inheritance allows for targeted eugenics.

Mutation Inheritance Rate

The base chance for a kitten to inherit a Mutation from a parent is 40%.

• Both Parents have it: Chance increases to 70%.
• Transformation: Some mutations can "evolve" into stronger versions (e.g., Small Wings -> Flight).

Inbreeding Penalty

Mewgenics tracks family trees. Breeding close relatives (siblings, parent-child) applies a Genetic Instability multiplier.

• Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI):
  • 0% (Unrelated): Standard mutation rate.
  • 25% (Siblings): 2x chance of negative traits (e.g., Weak, Club Foot).
  • 50% (Incestuous): High chance of Stillborn or Sterile offspring.

Culling & Selection

To maintain a strong bloodline, you must cull efficiently.

1. Check Traits Early: Use the Nursery to reveal traits before investing food.
2. Release to Wild: Unwanted kittens can be released for a small Karma boost.
3. Science Fodder: Give defective cats to Dr. Beanies for research resource.