Hi there
Cat tales is one sim that has the 'grandparent' rule for the exact reasons said above. It is to stop cat 'flipping' and encourage people to produce their own lines. It encourages patrons to have fun learning about genetics and boosting their bought in cats with new twists. It is indeed, one grandparent, not four which allows for buying in a cat to boost your own lines.
There are exceptions.
New breeders get a 2-3 week 'parent pass' where they only need to bring cats with parents for two weeks so they have time to build up a line.
Our charity auction requires only parents.
A starter cat obviously has no parents so doesn't require any and most new traits come from a starter cat that someone owns and has bred so those cats are allowed.
Sim rules vary per sim, Cat tales requires a granny from experienced breeders.
Occasionally an auction can get no sales, but this is rare. I attend up to twenty a week on all the sims and have seen a lot of sales. Auctions are a chance to meet new people, learn about the cats and breeding, get advice and have some fun. If in doubt, come along and try one, there's no pressure.
You never know, you might enjoy it.
Lexi
Supporting other breeders versus grandparent rule at auctions
