Ancients are those Rukaan whose designs are on the old design sheets (like this) from before the April 2018 relaunch. With the relaunch, genes and markings have changed significantly. In order to participate in group activities and be officially registered, you’ll need to get your Rukaan a new genotype so they can be transferred to a new import for the updated group! To transfer your Ancient Rukaan, follow the directions below.
If you wish to change the sex, antler type, antler element, or body/coat type of the Rukaan, this must be specified in the transfer comment. Once transferred, the new posted geno cannot be changed. See FAQ section at the bottom of this journal for information on changing antler/element/body type.
Ancient Transfer Form for Uploaded Import
Link to Import:
Type: (Standard, Physical Mutations as shown in the geno)
Antler Type:
Element:
Notes: (Any notes about things you would like to swap or changes you would like to make)
Please submit to one of the following transfer options:
Their genes and rarity may change but they will be allowed to keep their design, even if it does not comply with the current design guide. Note this only applies to the color and markings and not the coat type.
Their design may change but they will be allowed to keep their genes. If their genes no longer exist in the current design guide, they may be swapped out for the equivalent gene or a gene of equal rarity.
Pick this thread if you wish to update your pre-relaunch (April 2018) genotype which never got an official import sheet. Some markings have been renamed or merged with similar markings, so your Rukaan will be assigned the comparable marking genes from our new list. Please note that this design will not be considered an Ancient but will be treated as a semi-custom with a lineage. You will not be able to register your pre-relaunch Rukaan without updating the genotype here.
Once you have received your new genotype, check out the Design Guide and then create and submit your new design for Design Approval.
My import/geno doesn't specify what the element is.
All ancients have the Ancient element by default, which is a rare level element. You may keep this element, or you can downgrade to a lower rarity element and use the extra rarity towards upgrading their coat or another feature.
Can I change the sex/body/element/antler type of my Rukaan?
Yes, but they must be of the same or lower rarity tier as the original feature. You can find the rarity tiers of all features here.
If you downgrade (for instance, trade rare Ancient element for common Iron element) you can either upgrade another feature by an equivalent amount, or gain a Trait Token.
The new lines only allow one build per Rukaan. What about Ancient Rukaan that have multiple physical traits?
New Rukaan imports only allow one build/fur type per Rukaan. You have the ability to choose which build/variation to keep and reallocate the rarity of the other to either Antler Type, Antler Element or a Trait Token.
For instance, if your old import had Royal and Stockings, they can keep the Royal coat and use the extra rarity tier from the uncommon stockings to upgrade their antlers from common Elk to uncommon White Tail.
Will Ancients be assigned a Lineage?
Nope! Ancients are special and do not descend from the starter Rukaan.
Can I change the traits that were chosen after they're transferred?
All transfers are final and can no longer be changed. Be careful if you are buying an already transfered Rukaan because what you bought is what you get.
I can't seem to find my marking on the Marking Guide?
Some of the colors and markings have changed! You can choose to keep the design OR keep an equivalent number and rarity of markings based on which transfer thread you choose.
Where do I find the rarity of these features?
Check out the Design Guide!
I still have more questions and want to get answers before submitting my transfer for real!
No worries, head on over to Questions and Help and we can clarify things for you before you make your final decision.