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Behavior Section in Species Template

Feature Upgrade · Articles & templates · Created by PleasantPheasant77
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What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

A behavior section in the species template would be nice. Currently, I have to either add it myself in the vignette and have it out of order, or mark it as sapient and put it in the sapience tab.  

How does this feature request address the current situation?

By letting people write about the species' behavior without calling it sapient.  

What are other uses for this feature request?

Someone could write about a non-sapient species' typical attitude, like a dog being friendly towards people or a monster being skittish. It would probably be simple to add in the template.

The Team's Response

It worths investigation :)
Current score

50/300 Votes · +8506 points

Votes Cast

  • +300

    by Lucifer__oO
    on 2022-07-18 01:27
  • +1

    by iopicat
    on 2022-07-17 22:55
  • +100

    by dokikitsune
    on 2022-07-17 21:01
  • +100

    by Drawkill Dragon
    on 2022-07-16 22:34
  • +1

    by swagatron
    on 2022-07-16 19:21
  • +300

    by Ailill Blackwood
    on 2022-07-15 22:43
  • +300

    by JoellaKay
    on 2022-07-15 19:05
    What Logan Mountain says.
  • +300

    by A Goodhearted Skeleton
    on 2022-07-15 07:35
  • +300

    by A Lusty Skeleton
    on 2022-07-14 22:49
  • +1

    by A Cute Elf
    on 2022-07-13 21:47
  • +300

    by toffepajja
    on 2022-07-13 15:46
  • +300

    by Torporx90
    on 2022-07-12 12:47
    I believe this would be helpful for game masters to have a quick reference to remember how to rp as animals, monsters and so on. As a GM myself I often find myself having to quickly google the general behaviour of different species. With this addition, as stated, it would personally make it easier to quickly look up while not having to either open a new tab or look it up elsewhere in a panic. :)
  • +100

    by CirclesForDays
    on 2022-07-12 12:35
  • +100

    by Foxyowlet
    on 2022-07-12 09:27
  • +300

    by LaneysCastle
    on 2022-07-12 05:16
  • +300

    by Drakolisk Lord
    on 2022-07-12 04:26
    I can see a lot of ways that would help. I spend a lot of time creating various monsters and creatures, and it would be nice to have somewhere specific for that kind of detail.
  • +300

    by oaster2000
    on 2022-07-12 03:36
  • +300

    by Sach2000
    on 2022-07-11 13:03
  • +100

    by JetpackMonkey
    on 2022-07-11 11:13
  • +100

    by JustMe1711
    on 2022-07-10 13:25
  • +100

    by Redcollarwolf
    on 2022-07-10 11:06
  • +300

    by Hotshot922
    on 2022-07-10 06:53
  • +1

    by Tijmuhn
    on 2022-07-09 17:50
  • +100

    by Logan Mountain
    on 2022-07-08 18:30
    maybe even multiple sections? "typical temperament" (rabits run at sudden noises), "instinctive behaviours" (squirrels hoard and bury nuts and seeds), and "learned abilities/behaviors" (dolphins teach their young to work together to trap fish)?
  • +1

    by greatdog72
    on 2022-07-08 06:44
  • +1

    by Willow H.R. Harper
    on 2022-07-07 12:52
  • +300

    by Mk.94 Art
    on 2022-07-07 10:30
  • +300

    by halduron
    on 2022-07-07 04:58
  • +300

    by A Lusty Elf
    on 2022-07-06 19:40
    Since behavior is a bit broad, a new section that's more specifically worded like "temperament" would be great as a non-sapient way to describe a species' general behavior towards others.
  • +300

    by MasterWheezy
    on 2022-07-06 17:47
  • +100

    by A Beloved Ooze
    on 2022-07-05 21:47
  • +300

    by Mochimanoban
    on 2022-07-05 18:17
  • +100

    by LesMiserabby
    on 2022-07-05 11:43
  • -100

    by A Mischievous Orc
    on 2022-07-04 17:25
  • +300

    by Butcher of Seville
    on 2022-07-04 10:17
  • +300

    by LordOfMetal
    on 2022-07-03 03:00
  • +100

    by Goldkeeper777
    on 2022-07-03 01:01
  • +100

    by Nyarlathotep333
    on 2022-07-02 22:45
  • +300

    by unoraptormon
    on 2022-07-02 21:38
  • +300

    by WriterV
    on 2022-07-02 15:11
  • +100

    by beetle3000
    on 2022-07-02 02:38
  • -100

    by Scalenex
    on 2022-07-01 17:14
    I agree with P-47 Thunderbolt. "Behavior" is covered adequately by the other blocks such "Dietary Needs" "Reproduction" and the like.
  • +100

    by A Mischievous Devil
    on 2022-07-01 15:05
  • +100

    by owlshine
    on 2022-07-01 00:11
  • -100

    by P-47 Thunderbolt
    on 2022-06-30 17:17
    I think "behavior" is best covered in small pieces under several different categories. Within the Species template, you have sections on Ecology and Habitats, Genetics and Reproduction, Growth, Dietary Needs and Habits, etc. The most common and relevant animal behaviors can be covered under these categories, more effectively and clearly than if they were in their own section.
  • +100

    by imitationcamel
    on 2022-06-30 15:01
  • -100

    by UnknownWriter88
    on 2022-06-30 03:38
    I feel like this could easily fall under biological traits.
  • +300

    by UberWafflerRetro
    on 2022-06-30 02:03
  • +100

    by AuraGuard
    on 2022-06-29 23:11
  • +300

    by Ratha
    on 2022-06-29 23:06
  • +300

    by PleasantPheasant77
    on 2022-06-29 22:39