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Stage One » The Cabbage
Requirements » None! You get your cabbage when you join the shop.
Stage Two » The Baby
Requirements » 2 diary posts of any type (diary entry, solo story, or joint roleplay)
All children begin as cabbages, but roleplaying your cabbage is optional. At least one of your posts must be:A » Caring for the cabbage plant,
B » Making the decision to adopt an infant, and/or
C » Introducing your primary guardian character(s)
Stage Three » The Child
Requirements » 1 Closed or Open RP, 4 Solo Entries
Stage Four » The Teenager
Requirements » 5 Open RPs, 6 Closed RPs, 8 Solo Entries
Stage Five » The Youth
Requirements » 6 Open RPs, 10 Closed RPs, 15 Solo Entries
Once you have reached Youth, you have a choice as to how to proceed.
Option One » Young Adult
Requirements » 2 Open RPs, 4 Closed RPs, 9 Solo Entries
With this option, your Youth art becomes your official Adult image. Your character is "officially" a twentysomething adult.
Option Two » Full Adult
Requirements » 8 Open RPs, 14 Closed RPs, 24 Solo Entries
With this option, you receive a new piece of official art for the Adult stage. This could indicate a final character age of 25+, meaning a character in their thirties, forties, or older is possible.