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'''Slider syndrome''' is the most common occurence of paralysis in the [[Creatures 3]] and [[Docking Station]] games. Due to a [[mutation]] that occurs before they [[egg|hatch]], affected [[Creature]]s are usually missing most, if not all, of their [[pose gene|pose]] and [[gait gene]]s. Occasionally, affected individuals may also be missing or possess too many genes governing their "thoughts," death, body parts, and other varying important functions. [[Image:Slider.jpg|right|frame|A colorful baby [[Zebra Norn]] demonstrating the typical "Slider" pose.]]  
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'''Slider syndrome''' is the most common occurrence of paralysis in the [[Creatures 3]] and [[Docking Station]] games. Due to a [[mutation]] that occurs before they [[egg|hatch]], affected [[Creature]]s are usually missing most, if not all, of their [[pose gene|pose]] and [[gait]] genes. Occasionally, affected individuals may also be missing or possess too many genes governing their "thoughts," death, body parts, and other varying important functions. [[Image:Slider.jpg|right|frame|A colorful baby [[Zebra Norn]] demonstrating the typical "Slider" pose.]]
  
'''Sliders''' are so named because instead of moving about and [[eat]]ing, playing, and [[breeding]] normally, they are stuck indefinitely in a screen-facing position- when led by the [[Hand]], they will only "slide" along the ground. The specific cause for the mutation is unknown, though some have speculated that moving an [[egg]] too much or neglecting a pregnant Creature's needs may be a factor. It is interesting to note that Creatures of mixed origin, such as the offspring of a [[Grendel]]/[[Norn]] splice, seem to have a higher number of paralysis cases than normal, along with Creatures of [[Dream Norn]] descent. These occurrences are most likely caused by parents having an unequal amount of pigment genes.
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'''Sliders''' are so named because instead of moving about and [[eat]]ing, playing, and [[breeding]] normally, they are stuck indefinitely in a screen-facing position- when led by the [[Hand]], they will only "slide" along the ground.
  
The prognosis for sliders is bleak. Because they are not capable of eating or otherwise taking care of their needs, many die before reaching adolescence. Although it is possible to [[force age]] sliders, inject them with the chemicals they need to survive, and in rare cases, breed them, most players choose to export or euthanize their sliders to avoid unnecessary suffering or having to deal with them.  
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The specific cause for the mutation is usually unknown, though Creatures of mixed origin, such as the offspring of a [[Grendel]]/[[Norn]] splice, seem to have a higher number of paralysis cases than normal, along with Creatures of [[Dream Norn]] descent. Also the (grand)children of [[Element Norn]]s are frequently born with this mutation. These occurrences are most likely caused by parents having an unequal amount of pose or gait genes (or both). In the case of crossbreeds of Amanora's genomes and normal creatures, it is due to the pigment genes from Amanora's genomes being in the same location as pose/gait genes in the CL genomes. Some have speculated that moving an [[egg]] too much or neglecting a pregnant Creature's needs may also play a factor.
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The prognosis for sliders is bleak. Because they are not capable of eating or otherwise taking care of their needs, many die before reaching adolescence. Although it is possible to [[force age]] sliders, inject them with the chemicals they need to survive, and in rare cases, breed them, most players choose to export or euthanize their sliders to avoid unnecessary suffering or having to deal with them.
  
 
If the missing or mutated genes are corrected, a [[clone]] of the affected Creature is capable of living normally; however, there is no known way to "fix" the original.
 
If the missing or mutated genes are corrected, a [[clone]] of the affected Creature is capable of living normally; however, there is no known way to "fix" the original.
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The Slider Syndrome is an inheritable mutation.
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
[http://forums.gamewaredevelopment.com/showthread.php?t=3969 Sliders], a discussion at the [[Gameware Forums]].
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080314002925/http://forums.gamewaredevelopment.com/showthread.php?t=3969 Sliders], a discussion at the [[Gameware Forums]].
 
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*[[Cesil - A Slider's Diary]], a story based around the life of a slider.
 
[[Category:Mutations]]
 
[[Category:Mutations]]

Latest revision as of 06:56, 23 July 2022

Slider syndrome is the most common occurrence of paralysis in the Creatures 3 and Docking Station games. Due to a mutation that occurs before they hatch, affected Creatures are usually missing most, if not all, of their pose and gait genes. Occasionally, affected individuals may also be missing or possess too many genes governing their "thoughts," death, body parts, and other varying important functions.

A colorful baby Zebra Norn demonstrating the typical "Slider" pose.

Sliders are so named because instead of moving about and eating, playing, and breeding normally, they are stuck indefinitely in a screen-facing position- when led by the Hand, they will only "slide" along the ground.

The specific cause for the mutation is usually unknown, though Creatures of mixed origin, such as the offspring of a Grendel/Norn splice, seem to have a higher number of paralysis cases than normal, along with Creatures of Dream Norn descent. Also the (grand)children of Element Norns are frequently born with this mutation. These occurrences are most likely caused by parents having an unequal amount of pose or gait genes (or both). In the case of crossbreeds of Amanora's genomes and normal creatures, it is due to the pigment genes from Amanora's genomes being in the same location as pose/gait genes in the CL genomes. Some have speculated that moving an egg too much or neglecting a pregnant Creature's needs may also play a factor.

The prognosis for sliders is bleak. Because they are not capable of eating or otherwise taking care of their needs, many die before reaching adolescence. Although it is possible to force age sliders, inject them with the chemicals they need to survive, and in rare cases, breed them, most players choose to export or euthanize their sliders to avoid unnecessary suffering or having to deal with them.

If the missing or mutated genes are corrected, a clone of the affected Creature is capable of living normally; however, there is no known way to "fix" the original.

The Slider Syndrome is an inheritable mutation.

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