So, we were shown that the rank system for werewolves goes from omega to delta to beta to alpha. Alpha being the leader.


There are two issues with this:

1. Many people think these are actual ranks in wolf packs, but that's a myth that simply just don't want to die.

2. This ranking system is also used to rank the human sexes, both in fiction and in real life.


Let's talk about the ranks in wolf packs first.


Wolves in the wild don't have a rank system that has anything to do with trying to be aggressive towards other wolves. Wolves in the wild are just families, and exactly like human families the parents have authority over the children. That's it. Wild wolves live in families that we just happen to call packs. The biologists (Rudolf Schenkel and L. David Mech) who originally did the studies on wolves where they got this idea about a rank system actually went out and said that their own studies were flawed and they misinterpreted things in wolves' behaviour.


Wolves in captivity is another thing. They don't have a family-hierarchy, because they're often not from the same original pack to begin with. They're put in a stressful environment, often an enclosure that's way too small for that number of wolves, where they don't know the other wolves. They might fight each other, not necessarily to raise in rank, but to not get picked on etc. After a few generations they will simply have the same family dynamics as wild wolves have.


Some people also apply these flawed studies on human-dog relationships, and use it as an excuse to be aggressive towards their dogs.


Then, let's talk about the heavier subject. The sexism that stems from this myth.


We live in a patriarchy. Men are in general seen as worth more than women. Of course there's some intersectionality so that not all men are seen as worth more than all women, but in general men are seen as worth more than women. That's the general status quo.


The alpha to omega system has been adopted from the flawed study on wolves into the lives of humans. People use it both in fiction and in real life, and they use it to uphold the patriarchal status quo.


When this rank system is used in real life it's almost exclusively used by people who think they're worth more than other people because they think they're alphas when they're actually just aggressive douchebags.


In fiction, on the other hand, this rank system is often used in a way where the human sexes have different physical and biological characteristics depending on their rank. For example Alpha males are often depicted to doing questionable things to other people against those people's will, because it's "in his biology". Omega males are usually portrayed as having partly female anatomy that causes them to act a bit "hysterical" at times. Omega males are also more often depicted as gay than the other ranks. In some fiction omega males are depicted as that fictional universe's equivalent to trans men.


(I'm not trying to say that it's not okay to enjoy this kind of fiction, to each their own y'know. I'm just explaining the sexist and sometimes homophobic and transphobic themes of this type of fiction.)


The ranks in an alpha to omega system are usually as follows (highest to lowest rank):

1. Alpha male (Manly Man TM, the Chad, a douchebag, you get the point)

2. Alpha female

3. Beta male

4. Beta female

5. Omega FEMALE

6. Omega MALE (a man so "feminine" that he's worth the least)


(There are sometimes other Greek letters shoved in there, between beta and omega, for example delta or sigma.)


Notice how alpha male stands above alpha female, and how beta male stands above beta female. The status quo of our patriarchal society.


And then we have the omega male, he has the lowest rank because he's a "feminine" man, also often depicted as a gay man and/or a trans man in some literature, and we all know that feminine, gay, and trans men are looked down on, also because of the patriarchy.


So, all in all this system stems from a sexist, and sometimes homophobic and transphobic, viewpoint, and I don't think something with that baggage should be in a game like The Sims, even though it's not used in that way at all in this game specifically.



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The alpha, beta, omega hierarchy in fiction also often depicts werewolves, or other dog-like humanoid creatures, not only humans, so it doesn't matter that this is a game that doesn't reflect real life, because the fiction doesn't reflect real life either.



Then, about your confusion around how the alpha-omega hierarchy being homophobic and transphobic. I didn't say that a hierarchy, as in any hierarchy, is sexist, homophobic, and transphobic, I said that this applies specifically to the alpha-omega hierarchy. I'm not against hierarchies among werewolves in The Sims, I'm pointing out that this specific hierarchy has a baggage of being used in sexist, homophobic, and transphobic ways, in real life and in fiction.


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The werewolf packs are a great way to meet other werewolves and learn about the wolf way of life. Ambitious Sims can even become the alpha of the pack with the right initiative and hard work. Alphas can decide all the pack ranks, pack initiates, and kick other werewolves out of the group. So, here's how to become pack alpha in The Sims 4: Werewolves.

Since players can't create wolf packs, they must join one of the premade ones in Moonwood Mill if they want to be an alpha werewolf. There are two packs to choose from: the Moonwood Collective and the Wildfangs. Each pack has a morality system through its Pack Values.

The Moonwood Collective wolves believe in a calm lifestyle, even as werewolves, and discourage wild behavior or violence. Conversely, the Wildfangs are about giving into those inner urges and enjoying life as a werewolf. Players must befriend the current alpha of each pack if they want to join it.

After asking the alpha to join the pack, werewolf Sims must complete a series of trials to show they are serious about becoming a member. Some trials require specific werewolf abilities to be unlocked, but most can be done immediately. There must complete three of the trial options below:

When the trials are complete, Werewolf Sims can officially join the pack. Joining the pack means they will have full access to the hangout and pack resources, but they are also expected to uphold all the pack's values. If they don't stay active, the alpha will reprimand them.

Sims must challenge the current alpha to take on the role of pack leader. Doing this is no easy feat and will significantly strain their relationship with the alpha, so preparation is key. Since the challenges are physical activities, Sims should make sure their Fitness skill is very high because alphas are powerful.

Another tip is to make sure Sims are Energized before challenging the alpha. Drinking coffee, purchasing an Energized potion from the Rewards Store, or exercising can grant them Energized moodlets. To challenge the alpha, go to the Werewolf pack menu and choose "Challenge the leader for Alpha Rank."

There are two types of challenges: Epic Tug of War and Epic Brawl. It may take a couple of tries, but if players do all of the above actions, they have a high chance of defeating the alpha and taking over the pack.

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No Twilight dunks. No Teen Wolf gags. No tired references to any supernatural teen fiction of my bygone youth. Those are the promises I made to myself when I agreed to write about the new Sims 4 Werewolves game pack. And yet I accidentally wound up mating with an alpha werewolf, joining up with the rivals to his pack, and making plans to bite his new toddler.

The Moonwood treehouse is where Margaret got to know Kristopher Volkov, chill alpha male of the Moonwood pack. He seemed like a decent guy, immediately choosing to help calm Maraget's rising werewolf fury when she showed up. Every werewolf has a fury meter that fills over time, especially under a full moon (every eight days by default), and when it finally maxes out they'll lose control, transform into a wolf, and go on a rampage around town scaring other Sims or smashing up their own homes. 2351a5e196

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