KittyCatS! Community Forum

To me, there is a vast difference between a trait which once was generally available in generic Starters (such as Genesis - Coco Fur) and is now "Retired", and traits which were only available from specific Special Collections (such as Porcelain Shade).

Therefore, I suggest the term "Retired" be reserved for those traits no longer available from generic Starters, and another term, such as "Limited Edition", be used to mark those traits which were only made available for a limited time and never shifted into generic Starters.

This is mainly a change to the web site. But that change will almost certainly propagate in-world and enter the vernacular.

I believe, as we get further down the road, the difference will become more important.

As an aside, I suggest defining the term(s) on the web pages, and including the comment that "retirement" simply means the trait is not being distributed directly by KittyCatS, but can still be found within existing stock and will continue to pass down to offspring as any other trait would. This not only ensures the meaning and effect are clearly stated, but also withholds the possibility that, in the future, some traits might actually cease to pass down to offspring.

Good points you have brought up Tad, and i agree with the suggestions that you have mentioned.

hi tad, let me clarify

we only use retired for traits no longer available in our starter packs. i'm not sure where the confusion came in that you seem to see but if you look on our page you will only see "retired" on those things which were originally starters.

limited edition or "exclusive" things to a certain collection are just that and nothing we would ever consider to call "retired" so it seems we are tracking with you.

not sure what the confusion was but hope this clarifies it

The only confusion is in the vernacular. People see you starting to use the word and, knowing it means something is not being distributed from you any more, are using it to mean anything which is not being distributed. A few minutes on the web site marking the limited editions as limited editions lends guidance and promotes accuracy. That it's not really a change in policy is terrific.