The Isle of Cats - Discussion Thread

[WhiskeyFox]

Might be best then to add to the rules that cat size is limited to approximately Maine Coon? or... something.

Eh.. looking at the Maine Coon, I think I've decided that it would be best to limit this roleplay to housecat breeds/mixed domestic cats. Sorry. I've decided this because cats that big would violate the rule of "unrealistic abilities".

It's no problem, happy to help a little too.

Some uh catbreeds though claim to be bobcat x domestic...
or have some bobcat somewhere in genetics.

might be worth googling to try finding images to show any cats breeds/species/hybrids' actual size.

Maine Coons and Ragdolls are actually quite similar in size, Maine Coons can, the key word is 'can', grow to be up to 2m in length (tail not included). But usually they grow around 1m in length (tail also not included). A Ragdoll is around 1.22-30m. Giving them a small comparison in size. Then on top of that there are Norwegian Forrest Cats which is also 1.22-30m in length. Putting it in the same category as a Maine Coon, and a Ragdoll.

A Eurasian lynx can be between 55-75cm in height and 80 – 130 cm in length. So it is similar to the domesticated mentioned above, but the island in Japan is only full of domestic ferals, with the case of few odd cats being pure bread, because they got imported in to the island.

The smallest cat breed would be Munchkin cats, but you wouldn't see them as outdoor cats due to their short legs they would have trouble fending themselves off. On the other hand, Munchkin cats are genetically mutated cats, that cause their legs to go short and they only can be born very rarely by natural causes or by being bred with another cat that isn't a munchkin and will only, lets say 1 out of 4 kittens will have the gene.

Here are the different cat sizes. Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat



Another thing to take in to consideration are the myths and legends, a cat would be considered supernatural if it stood on its hind legs and looked up at a lantern, in the old days the lantern out was made out of fish oil, and because the cats used to be hungry and want the oil, they would be considered as witches familiars or a demon.
Also, there is a high population of cats with little bob tails, it used to be believed that when a cat reached a certain age (12 -14 years sometimes younger), they would grow a second tail and kill it's owner, so when a cat reached a certain age they would get their tails chopped off due to this legend. Another reason for the tail cutting would be so the cats wouldn't become a Nekomata/Bakeneko, a demon cat that would put a cloth/tissue on it's head and dance to entertain the people.

Edit: Caracals and Bengals can also grow up to 1m in length. Whereas a domestic cat would be around 50cm in length.

[Pasteli~]

I understand that some housecat breeds are bigger than standard cats, and can even be hybrid with big cat breeds, but instead of making super-specific rules I'm just going to leave the rules as housecat breeds/mixes only, with no unrealistic abilities.

If someone joins the RP with a breed that is bigger in size, therefore giving it the "unrealistic abilities", I'm just going to expect that they won't use the size of the cats' breed as an advantage (since that would violate the rules) if that makes any sense.

But I do not want to accept big cats/wild cats of any kind since that'll just complicate the rules. I don't want to have to do research on wild cats just to accept people for the RP.

[WhiskeyFox]

I understand that some housecat breeds are bigger than standard cats, and can even be hybrid with big cat breeds, but instead of making super-specific rules I'm just going to leave the rules as housecat breeds/mixes only, with no unrealistic abilities.

If someone joins the RP with a breed that is bigger in size, therefore giving it the "unrealistic abilities", I'm just going to expect that they won't use the size of the cats' breed as an advantage (since that would violate the rules) if that makes any sense.

But I do not want to accept big cats/wild cats of any kind since that'll just complicate the rules. I don't want to have to do research on wild cats just to accept people for the RP.

Yea, I can understand you. I just hope in my previous reply I didn't come off as rude. As I just based some basic facts for everyone to understand a bit more about bigger domesticated cats and even though they may be quite close to a wild cat. Consider that post just as a little "Fun Facts about cats :D"

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(I'm just gonna go ahead and jump in if I can haha)



Aslan

Gender: male
Age: about three months
Breed: Siamese mix
Family: none with him anymore (Open)
Mate/Friends: none (Open)
About:
Aslan isn't sure where his family is, he remembers being very alone after he was born. He's not sure how many of his siblings lived after their mom left. He knows he's lucky he made it at all, and he's a very cautious kitten because of it. He's strikingly independent for his age, and he comes off as cold when people first meet him. He doesn't try to make friends, and he doesn't seem to respond when others try to befriend him. He's very much in his shell and his walls are strong. He's known to be protective of other kittens, especially those younger than him despite his age. Others are surprised when he goes out of his way for kittens, as they assume he has no interest in other cats.

[Pasteli~]

Accepted! I'll add u to the RP front.

[Bobby Boi]

Debating cause i kinda want to kill off citrus at one point but like also dont cause ima cry but it would be interesting to write so like hmmMmmM

[our promise.]

more cats >>
and ko is open

S U N F L O W E R
"that's... kind of gross."

name
sunflower
gender
molly/female
age
around two years

sunflower is a golden, brown and white tabby female who was born on a boat docked near the island. she's
kind of desperate for peace between cats, and feels incredibly lonely sometimes due to her hesitant nature
that appears very quickly. she feels happy and bright whenever someone speaks with her, but often gets
sad and can't be bothered to make an effort.

however, she can be constantly happy, joyful and humorous, as well as bright (like the sun and her name).
she almost blooms as if feeling emotions for the first time when a new idea is suggested, and she's asked to
take part.

[Pasteli~]

Accepted!

Seems like the "flooding storm" major event is winning,, would y'all be upset if I threw the event into the RP at some point?

If I do, I'll make sure to post here telling you guys that it's happening.

[our promise.]

i might kill off one of my cats in the flood if they make any friends first ?

[WhiskeyFox]

I'm chill with whatever. As long as it brings some drama.