FAQ ▲

frequently asked questions ::
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Q: How do I become an Approved Member?
A: Once you have registered your account, we'd like you to introduce yourself in our Reception area. After that, you must be active for a minimum of two weeks.

Q: How do I post images?
A: It is highly recommended that you use an offsite image hosting website. (ie. imgur, tinypic, etc). Once uploaded, copy the DIRECT link for the image and use the following bbc code:
[img]PASTE IMAGE URL HERE[/img]

Q: What is the difference between Stats and Abilities?
A: Stats are aspects of a horse's traits that can be trained to improve upon or remove if undesired. Once a horse reaches the top level for a stat, that horse now gains the ability that corresponds to it. For more information on how training, stats, and abilities, check here

Q: How do I advance levels?
A: Advancing levels is easy and can be accomplished a few ways including participating in schooling shows often, or even competing in general competitions. You may also train your horse to increase their stats, which in turn increases the number of abilities that horse has in it's respected discipline.

Q: Where can I find what level my horse is at?
A: Breed Societies that your horse is registered with have the option to keep records of all the horses in their registries. You can also keep track of it yourself in the Genus Equus Member Records board.

Q: Are there level caps on breeds or other restrictions?
A: NO! We try to be very welcoming of all types of horses and we do not discriminate against breeds. If your horse in real life can compete at high levels, so can your sim horses.

Q: What's the difference between Breed Societies and the GE Registry?
A: Breed Societies are optional as far as registration goes, but come with their own perks. They can host breed-specific shows including conformation shows, can create more accurate standards for the breed as well as hand out titles and have their own of-the-month features. The GE registry is required if you wish to show your horse in any GE Sanctioned or Affiliated shows, and comes with site-wide recognition.

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