New here and have no idea where to start?

Not new and just need a refresher?

This is the place to start. It'll be run through as if you are new! 

Group Rules and Species Overview

- You should always start off with the group rules no matter what!-
- You might also want to familiarize yourself with the Sindow types - 

Sindows are an ARPG species! They come in a variety of types and sizes. Some are rideable while others are not! 

<da:thumb id="734042244"/>  Types of Sindow The Standard

Standards were the first variety of Sindow and tend to be the most common, as they are a good 'do all' kind of Sindow. They make great pets as well as competitors. 
Average Height: 173 cm - 192 cm (5'7" - 6'3") (heights are measured at the shoulder, not the top of the head). 
Average Weight: 1,000- 2,000 Pounds
Average Length: 18-20 feet 
Diet: They are carnivorous, eating mainly beef and chicken as well as specialized kibble. There are also the occasional treats. 
Lifespan:20-25 human years
Litter Size: 1-6
Top Speed: 100+mph
Active Disciplines: Spring Racing, Endurance Racing, Steeplechase, Show Jumping, Barrel Racing, Halter, Reining, Dressage, Search and Rescue, Physical Therapy
Physical Characteri

Obtaining a Sindow from the group:

Getting your first Sindow is relatively easy!

Newbies can always get their first Sindow for FREE unless you want to buy a custom or a Sindow from another user. There are two freebie options. You can also claim a NEWBIE STARTER PACK!
Newbie Starter Packs:iconThe-Sindow-Group:

Are you new here? 
Well, if you are, you can claim a starter pack to help get you started in the group! 
Who can claim a newbie starter pack?
- New and old members who have 0-1 Sindow
- So, if you've been a member of the group for a while, but haven't gotten around to getting a Sindow or have one and haven't done much with it otherwise, you can claim a newbie starter pack. 
What is in the packs?
1,000 SC
x1 Bronze Wishing Penny
x1 Fertility Flower
x1 Healing Injection
x1 Beef Jerky Treat
x1 Starter Slot - Slot will be assigned at Random when starter pack is claimed!
How to Claim:
- Simply reply to this comment with the word 'claim'
https://comments.deviantart.com/1/745359454/4593082354
After you claim, the items in the pack are added to your inventory automatically!

The Creation Lab: Choose from a limited amount of genes to make your first Sindow!
- If you want to go through this option, make sure you do this first. You cannot get a Sindow through this option if you've already gone through another or own a Sindow already. 
The Creation Lab LOG:iconSindowARPG:


ALL INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p1U8tdVvnb-WMmexOgNa_81ct-0coJZj-CfqwbzQLmY/edit?usp=sharing
This is only here for keeping track of the geno's previously given out, especially if they have not been designed. Please follow the above link to find the information


The Geno Lab: You can choose from a variety of geno's. ANYONE can choose a free geno, but only if they haven't gotten a one from the Geno Lab already. 


There is also some ART/WRITING options!

Draw or Write to Adopt: This option is available to anybody at any time, though you may only get a total of THREE Sindows from this option.


Starter Breedings: You may choose to get a breeding done between two starters and get your first Sindow(s) from the resulting litter. This option is also available to anyone at any time.
The StartersWant to get a slot to a Starter? This is the place to be!
Starter Sindows help introduce new genes into the group! They are owned by the group and may act as NPC's from time to time. There are several ways you may earn a slot to starters. 
- Contests
- Monthly Quests
- Wishing Pennies
- Buying a Slot with cash, points, or art/writing.
Starter Breeding Rules and Info:
You may breed your Sindow to a starter (if you have a slot to the starter) or breed two starters together (if you have slots to both starters). 
A breeding with a starter or two starters together will always result in 2-6 offspring (plus any bonus items you may have). 
If you breed your Sindow to a starter, your Sindow will determine career (official/street), stats, and line. If you breed two starters together, line and stats will be given, you will have to determine whether or not you want the offspring to


And finally, the Point or Cash options.
<da:thumb id="735182075"/>  Custom Ordering and Trait Pricing:iconSindowARPG:
FULL Customs are OPEN!
INFO HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TWCnvnAxzcJF6PNqV0nAD8qYSKrz1U_ip2-o8EMp64I/edit?usp=sharing
Ordering your FULL Custom:
To order a custom, simply fill out this form:
Sindow Type:
Coat Length:
Geno: (if you don't know, just put down the genes you want WITH the prices listed)
- Your two Homozygous genes: 
Pheno:
Gender:
Total: 
Submit comment here: Full Custom Log
After you've filled out this form, you will get the official geno and price total from ReapersSpeciesHub. After that, finding someone to design is up to you or of course, you can design yourself^^

Obtaining a Sindow from other members:

Sindows you can obtain from the group (unless donated to the Geno Lab by other users) generally start out on pretty basic level. You may also buy or trade Sindows from other group members, especially if you want offspring from a certain Sindow, certain genes, or Sindows with better stats!

Sindow Sales: the-sindow-group.deviantart.co…

Breeding Slot offers: the-sindow-group.deviantart.co…

Genetics, Designing, and Design Approval:

If you have a pre-designed Sindow you're good to go, but if you've received a Geno, you'll need to read through some things:
The Design Guide (Genetics)
The Design Approval Guide

The Basics:

Now that you have an uploaded Sindow, what's next?

I would first familiarize yourself with the AP System and the Stat System, so you know what you're earning and why.
Art Point System [AP]:iconSindowARPG:
ALL AP INFORMATION IS HERE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFpidio6yFolzqr0ShERo2ioStaGeijYnP8lxH7q79k/edit?usp=sharing

Getting AP Approved:
- You have to get your AP approved if you want your Sindow to rank up. This is why you keep track of it's AP^^ 
- Getting your AP approved is easy! Just make sure you have all your Art/writing gathered in your Sindows tracker and then respond to the link below. 
- It's easiest and makes the most sense to wait until you have reached a threshold to submit your AP for approval. You shouldn't skip more than two thresholds. 
- Keep it to one Sindow per comment!


AP Approval log: AP Approval Log 

After this, it's best to look through these info journals so there is no accidental confusion. 

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Getting Started in Gameplay:

The Sindow universe is set in present day earth, but there are some advances in technology. All kinds of beings (your handlers) interact on a daily basis and has always been this way. There is no division between races, species, etc... just the sentience. More info on this to come...

Where to start:

This depends on what you want to do with your Sindow! Below are some scenarios and I'll get you started in each one!


I just want to draw/write about my Sindow in the Sindow universe. I'm not interested in training, showing, or breeding.
- Then you already have all the info you need. 

- And you can pretty much pick and choose from the options below, say you're not really worried about stats or gaining AP, but want to breed your Sindow. You'll still need to go through Basic training and breeding certification to do so.

I want to draw/write about my Sindow and eventually breed it, do some simple activities. Basic group gameplay:
 
- First thing is first. You'll need to train your Sindow. Basic Training or Defect training if it has one needs to be done to breed your Sindow.
 

- After Basic Training you'll need to get it certified to breed.
  

- And to do some of the simple activities, you may need to choose a discipline:


After this, what you do is up to you. Getting your Sindow ranked up (through the earning of AP) and bettering it's stats are also pretty basic gameplay components. 

You can also participate in simple activities that are mostly for fun and an easy way to earn Sindow Coins and other rewards. 
   




Monthly Shows are the only 'career shows' available at this moment. Special shows will be introduced once group activity gets going a little more.
 

So what's left?

Just some little tidbits of info: