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the zoo.
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» CS RULES AND LORE;
- SPECIES TYPE;
HUMANS;
Human’s or “pure-bred”, meaning they are purely of the human species. The humans are distant from the rest of society due to the fact that they are a rare type of people, as It is rare in this world for people not to have any animalistic genetic makeup. The higher class are known to disregard the needs of others, and very rarely will there be a human who will not be prejudiced toward others. The humans are mostly all in the high class parts of the world, old money, and strictly choose to separate themselves from the more abundant part of the world, the middle and lower class- known as the “co-species” and “full species”.
CO-SPECIES / HALF HUMAN;
Co-species are a very complex type of genetic makeup. It is not as cut edge as what a human would thought to appear as on the outside. Co-species are half human, and half animal. What this means is a human can cross breed with any kind of half animal, and have both the features of a human and animal characteristics. There are some co-species that can pass in this society as a human, and no one would ever know the difference. These types of co-species are known to be able to control their animalistic features comfortably and without trouble. They can willingly choose to show their features, this specific kind of co-species are mostly populated in the middle class society. On the other hand, there are also co-species who have a much more difficult time controlling their animalistic features due to the fact that it can be triggered by any sort of emotion the person may be having. Every co-species has their own experience with their features, as it is very complicated and not easy to define.
There is also a “purebred” co-species, which means they have consistently mated with the same kind of half human, half animal species, and with no other species. Purebred co-species are considered a rare species because of how uncommon it is. They also populate the higher middle class society, and are known to be more conventionally attractive to the other species standards. All co-species who pass as human have an easier time in society, due to the fact that there isn’t as much prejudice against them, because it is not as obvious. Co-species who have conventionally attractive animalistic features are considered very attractive, especially if they are known to beautiful animals.
FULL SPECIES;
Full species have a very muddled genetic makeup and have mostly full animal features displayed and they can’t control it. There is also something called a “pure species'' of full species, they have also only mated with the same species, such as having all snake genetics which is known as a special thing among all species because it is considered rare. On the opposite spectrum are full species with many different kinds of animal genetics, it’s very mixed, and their appearance tends to always be peculier and unusual to their own kind. These full species types aren’t just a conventional display, it can be in many forms. Large teeth, a snout, their eyes being of a different shape, fur in outlandish parts of their body, scales, and much more. These features are not considered attractive or well shout out amongst the species community. There are severe cases in which these species are so muddled by a full animalistic makeup that it can come with disabilities.
These disabilities are a wide variety of things, but are known to be a cause of trouble. They might not be able to stand on both legs fully, could have a severe limp, a hunch bank, sharp skin, and just dangerous features that make it impossible to interact with them without the possibility of being harmed. These people are pushed to the farthest part of society and are very frowned upon and severely demonized by all species- but they are also extremely rare to come by. These types of full species are treated terribly, even by other co-species. With this is mind, the species community also carries its own prejudices and judgements outside of the human society as well, being that some of the half species consider full species as lesser and are treated differently because of it.
- SOCIOECONOMIC CLASSES;
The middle class and lower class societies are mostly all populated by the species community, as humans take up the higher class areas of the world. The middle class is well built in certain areas, more to the higher middle class with buildings, homes, apartments, and with a rather large nightlife. The middle class area is known for having an eccentric and bustling nightlife, filled with performances, and open bars even on the weekdays. These parts are never quiet, and something is forever going on. The night life is packed to the brim with specifically the sound of jazz, known by all to be the biggest most popular hit of the decade. There are numerous jazz bars in the middle class, although not large or fancy to say the least, it is still packed to the brim with people who are there to take pleasure in the restless and carefree nature of it all. The lower class parts of the city being so pushed to the margins of society, that it is really unknown what exactly goes on there unless you happen to live there. It is known to be just as loud, but in a unearving way. Without proper housing, careers, and agriculture, it is hectic for the lower class. Most are homeless and sickly, but they take care of each other and our humble people regardless of how they are treated by society. The night life is where the co-species and full species harmonize with each other in the middle class, but as soon as it’s light out again, it is put to a dull stop.
Beyond the middle and lower class, is the higher class- populated by only the humans. Although the high class is well developed with pristine buildings, with many essential stores, packed with material goods, and restaurants by the ton- is it still very quiet. It is strictly compacted into unwavering schedules, and this all being completely optional. It’s entirely “unstained” by the other species, as none of their daily living has passed onto them. There is no night life, and if there is, it is very minimal and dry. The human’s oppose any sort of night life as it is so relevant amongst the other species. The human’s want nothing to do with bringing in any repulsive behavior’s the species practice. The human’s rejoice privately together behind closed doors with no real sense of community and belonging. There is a great prejudice and distaste for the other species, the human’s often referring to the species populated areas as “the zoo”.
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- CHARACTER DESIGN;
all your characters will have some human features. you can choose for your character to pass more as a human, or it be obvious they are half human. it is uncommon for a half human to just have animalistic features. with this in mind, you have an ocean of creative ways to design your character, but please do not make it ‘basic’.. by basic I mean not just ears and a tail, that is not the goal I'm going for appearance wise.
what I mean by features we don’t consider conventionally beautiful or attractive, and are more on the edgy and unpleasant spectrum of things. for example, having a fork tongue, scales on strange parts of the character's body, one eye, big paws for feet, sharp teeth, distance in facial features, claws, and many more. the possibilities are endless so be as creative as you possibly can with your character as this will play a part in the application process.
- CHARACTER IMAGES;
I’m not a fan of face claims, but I am okay with examples of who they might look like- for example, a mix of this person and this person. you can use a collage to portray this, and a general aesthetic board as well. I want your character to rely mostly on your detailed description of them, and not that they look exactly like one real person. I prefer drawings of your character. If you are not going to use either of these, then please make a detailed description of them. there is also a fun website called picrew that you can design your ocs on instead!
(bb codes are optional!)
- name:
- nickname(s): (if any)
- age:
- gender:
- sexuality: (optional)
- star sign:
- species: (you can only choose half human/half species or a full species. a reminder that full species are rare, and with being full species comes more disabilities and aliments. it is more likely for your character to be a half species, but can/can't pass human.)
- animal species: (please be creative on the type of half/full animal species your character will be. your character can be multiple specific types of species, so there is a lot of space for creativity!)
- job title: (bartender, instrumental, bouncer, and performer/singer are the titles you may choose from. keep in mind all the characters will know how to play an instrument and bartend!)
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- appearance image:
- appearance description: (skin, complexion, eyes, eyebrows, hair, body type, etc)
- distinguishing animalistic features:
- height:
- weight:
- physical ailments: (optional)
- wardrobe: (what do they wear outside of the work uniforms? remember this is in the 1940’s..)
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- likes
- dislikes
- positive traits (+8): (you can do more if you want)
- negative traits (+5): (you can do more if you want)
- mental ailments: (optional)
- fears:
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- socioeconomic status: (upper middle, lower middle, upper lower, lower)
- background: (example: where did they grow up? do they have family? where did they work before? why did they agree to work at the bar with such stigmatism around it?) (this can also be in bullet points)
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- SPECIES TYPE;
HUMANS;
Human’s or “pure-bred”, meaning they are purely of the human species. The humans are distant from the rest of society due to the fact that they are a rare type of people, as It is rare in this world for people not to have any animalistic genetic makeup. The higher class are known to disregard the needs of others, and very rarely will there be a human who will not be prejudiced toward others. The humans are mostly all in the high class parts of the world, old money, and strictly choose to separate themselves from the more abundant part of the world, the middle and lower class- known as the “co-species” and “full species”.
CO-SPECIES / HALF HUMAN;
Co-species are a very complex type of genetic makeup. It is not as cut edge as what a human would thought to appear as on the outside. Co-species are half human, and half animal. What this means is a human can cross breed with any kind of half animal, and have both the features of a human and animal characteristics. There are some co-species that can pass in this society as a human, and no one would ever know the difference. These types of co-species are known to be able to control their animalistic features comfortably and without trouble. They can willingly choose to show their features, this specific kind of co-species are mostly populated in the middle class society. On the other hand, there are also co-species who have a much more difficult time controlling their animalistic features due to the fact that it can be triggered by any sort of emotion the person may be having. Every co-species has their own experience with their features, as it is very complicated and not easy to define.
There is also a “purebred” co-species, which means they have consistently mated with the same kind of half human, half animal species, and with no other species. Purebred co-species are considered a rare species because of how uncommon it is. They also populate the higher middle class society, and are known to be more conventionally attractive to the other species standards. All co-species who pass as human have an easier time in society, due to the fact that there isn’t as much prejudice against them, because it is not as obvious. Co-species who have conventionally attractive animalistic features are considered very attractive, especially if they are known to beautiful animals.
FULL SPECIES;
Full species have a very muddled genetic makeup and have mostly full animal features displayed and they can’t control it. There is also something called a “pure species'' of full species, they have also only mated with the same species, such as having all snake genetics which is known as a special thing among all species because it is considered rare. On the opposite spectrum are full species with many different kinds of animal genetics, it’s very mixed, and their appearance tends to always be peculier and unusual to their own kind. These full species types aren’t just a conventional display, it can be in many forms. Large teeth, a snout, their eyes being of a different shape, fur in outlandish parts of their body, scales, and much more. These features are not considered attractive or well shout out amongst the species community. There are severe cases in which these species are so muddled by a full animalistic makeup that it can come with disabilities.
These disabilities are a wide variety of things, but are known to be a cause of trouble. They might not be able to stand on both legs fully, could have a severe limp, a hunch bank, sharp skin, and just dangerous features that make it impossible to interact with them without the possibility of being harmed. These people are pushed to the farthest part of society and are very frowned upon and severely demonized by all species- but they are also extremely rare to come by. These types of full species are treated terribly, even by other co-species. With this is mind, the species community also carries its own prejudices and judgements outside of the human society as well, being that some of the half species consider full species as lesser and are treated differently because of it.
- SOCIOECONOMIC CLASSES;
The middle class and lower class societies are mostly all populated by the species community, as humans take up the higher class areas of the world. The middle class is well built in certain areas, more to the higher middle class with buildings, homes, apartments, and with a rather large nightlife. The middle class area is known for having an eccentric and bustling nightlife, filled with performances, and open bars even on the weekdays. These parts are never quiet, and something is forever going on. The night life is packed to the brim with specifically the sound of jazz, known by all to be the biggest most popular hit of the decade. There are numerous jazz bars in the middle class, although not large or fancy to say the least, it is still packed to the brim with people who are there to take pleasure in the restless and carefree nature of it all. The lower class parts of the city being so pushed to the margins of society, that it is really unknown what exactly goes on there unless you happen to live there. It is known to be just as loud, but in a unearving way. Without proper housing, careers, and agriculture, it is hectic for the lower class. Most are homeless and sickly, but they take care of each other and our humble people regardless of how they are treated by society. The night life is where the co-species and full species harmonize with each other in the middle class, but as soon as it’s light out again, it is put to a dull stop.
Beyond the middle and lower class, is the higher class- populated by only the humans. Although the high class is well developed with pristine buildings, with many essential stores, packed with material goods, and restaurants by the ton- is it still very quiet. It is strictly compacted into unwavering schedules, and this all being completely optional. It’s entirely “unstained” by the other species, as none of their daily living has passed onto them. There is no night life, and if there is, it is very minimal and dry. The human’s oppose any sort of night life as it is so relevant amongst the other species. The human’s want nothing to do with bringing in any repulsive behavior’s the species practice. The human’s rejoice privately together behind closed doors with no real sense of community and belonging. There is a great prejudice and distaste for the other species, the human’s often referring to the species populated areas as “the zoo”.
-------------------------
- CHARACTER DESIGN;
all your characters will have some human features. you can choose for your character to pass more as a human, or it be obvious they are half human. it is uncommon for a half human to just have animalistic features. with this in mind, you have an ocean of creative ways to design your character, but please do not make it ‘basic’.. by basic I mean not just ears and a tail, that is not the goal I'm going for appearance wise.
what I mean by features we don’t consider conventionally beautiful or attractive, and are more on the edgy and unpleasant spectrum of things. for example, having a fork tongue, scales on strange parts of the character's body, one eye, big paws for feet, sharp teeth, distance in facial features, claws, and many more. the possibilities are endless so be as creative as you possibly can with your character as this will play a part in the application process.
- CHARACTER IMAGES;
I’m not a fan of face claims, but I am okay with examples of who they might look like- for example, a mix of this person and this person. you can use a collage to portray this, and a general aesthetic board as well. I want your character to rely mostly on your detailed description of them, and not that they look exactly like one real person. I prefer drawings of your character. If you are not going to use either of these, then please make a detailed description of them. there is also a fun website called picrew that you can design your ocs on instead!
please feel free to consult with me or my co-mods for advice if you need help with designing your character.
- CHARACTER CS;
(bb codes are optional!)
- name:
- nickname(s): (if any)
- age:
- gender:
- sexuality: (optional)
- star sign:
- species: (you can only choose half human/half species or a full species. a reminder that full species are rare, and with being full species comes more disabilities and aliments. it is more likely for your character to be a half species, but can/can't pass human.)
- animal species: (please be creative on the type of half/full animal species your character will be. your character can be multiple specific types of species, so there is a lot of space for creativity!)
- job title: (bartender, instrumental, bouncer, and performer/singer are the titles you may choose from. keep in mind all the characters will know how to play an instrument and bartend!)
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- appearance image:
- appearance description: (skin, complexion, eyes, eyebrows, hair, body type, etc)
- distinguishing animalistic features:
- height:
- weight:
- physical ailments: (optional)
- wardrobe: (what do they wear outside of the work uniforms? remember this is in the 1940’s..)
----------
- likes
- dislikes
- positive traits (+8): (you can do more if you want)
- negative traits (+5): (you can do more if you want)
- mental ailments: (optional)
- fears:
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- socioeconomic status: (upper middle, lower middle, upper lower, lower)
- background: (example: where did they grow up? do they have family? where did they work before? why did they agree to work at the bar with such stigmatism around it?) (this can also be in bullet points)
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