Rules and Guidelines

Each player is limited to one account. Duplicate accounts, double playing or attempting to assume the identity of another player is prohibited.

Players must remain active or risk forfeiting their animals and facilities. If a player fails to respond to two activity checks in a row, animals and facilities will be seized by the game.

Impulsion is home to a wide variety of people, personalities and beliefs. While dialogue of a personal nature is allowed and encouraged on the forums, members are asked to keep the topics of their posts in good taste. We reserve the right to completely remove inappropriate posts or topics or halt further conversation.

Players may not violate the terms of service at any time during game play.

All transactions take place through the EquiBank, Impulsion’s automated banking system. An initial amount will be deposited in your bank account during activation. Players can login to check their accounts and manage their finances at any time.

Players also get a fixed salary per month. The value of this salary is determined by the number of IAIP Points each member has, and payments are made at the end of each month.

Players are required to pay taxes on facilities and for each breeding performed. Taxes on facilities are determined by the size of facility, whether or not the player has a loan. Taxes on breeding are based on a sliding scale. Players may bypass taxes by passing the Barn Manager and/or Breeder exams.

Breeding taxes apply every time a player breeds a foal. They are calculated to be 2% of your total fluid assets (i.e. cash in the bank).

Stable taxes are paid when your stable is approved, and once a year thereafter. They are calculated to be 5% of your facilities' worth.

There are four kinds of credits in Impulsion: horse credits, dog credits, adoption and MP credits. Additional credits can be earned through participation in the IAI program.

Horse credits can be used to create or import horses, dog credits can be used to create or import dogs. These credits can also be traded in for adoption credits at a ratio of three adoption credits per horse or dog credit.

MP credits can be used for importing or creating animals. They can also be traded in for adoption credits.

Adoption credits are used to adopt animals from the Humane Society.

All animals must be registered with Equine & Canine Universal Identification (ECUID) to exist. Registration numbers must be available before an animal can be sold or bred.

Animals may not share a name with a real life horse or dog, unless the real life animal is owned by a player. No two animals in Impulsion may share a name. If necessary, names may be changed and the animal in question may retain his or her records.

Impulsion encourages players to provide their animals with real life lineage.

All animals must reside at an approved facility within two weeks of creation, importation or being bred. Care should be provided to animals on a regular basis. This includes providing feed, veterinary care and visits to the farrier if applicable.

Animals owned by a player can be accessed by clicking on "My Horses" or "My Dogs" in the "My Impulsion" tab.

Only the owner of a mare or bitch may enact a breeding. This player is also responsible for paying the breeding tax.

Mares must be at least three years old to be bred. A mare can only have one foal for each year. The one exception to this rule is embryo transfer. Since a surrogate dam is being used, the foal may have the same birth year as another foal from the same dam. Donor mares may not donate more than three times per year.

A stallion can not be bred until he is at least two years of age. Foals resulting from a breeding to a stallion must be at least two years younger than the sire.

Dogs & bitches must be at least one and a half years of age to be bred. Bitches may only have two litters per birth year, and the same rules that apply to mares apply to bitches.

There is no set gestation period in Impulsion.

The word "establishment" is a general term used in Impulsion to describe stables, businesses, registries and associations. All players are encouraged to create their own establishments at any time during gameplay. Each type of establishment has its own guidelines and must to be approved before being listed in the game's directory. In order to have an establishment approved, a Structural Approval must be submitted.

Stables & Kennels
Stables and kennels are the living spaces for the horses and dogs of Impulsion. There are two kinds; private and public or boarding. Some may even offer mini-barns or mini-kennels for rent to other players.

Players are required to purchase facilities for stables and kennels. Just like in real life, facilities are expensive. You will either have to learn how to conserve your money or take out a loan with the EquiBank.

Stables and kennels must have a working website that meets Impulsion's guidelines for websites as well as include a listing of current facilities and of current stock.

Associations & Registries
Associations, registries and clubs are establishments that offer activities to players who share a common interest. They may be breed, species, type, or discipline specific. Association may be opened at any time, provided there is suitable interest, and must hold semi-regular shows.

Associations, registries and clubs must be unique to their specific interest and no two may share the same interest.

Associations, registries and clubs may have their own national championships, point systems, titles and awards.

Shops & Businesses
Businesses are establishments in which members offer goods or services for a fee, like a tack store or a design service.

Facilities for stables and kennels may be purchased from the Land Trust Co. Facilities may be sold back to the Land Trust Co. for a portion of their original cost, but may not be sold to other members.

The use of photographs to depict sim animals is encouraged if permission to use the image has been obtained from the appropriate source. Credit should be displayed below the photograph or on a separate acknowledgments page.

If a player neglects to obtain permission or provide credit for an image, Impulsion will not be held responsible for the consequences of violating this rule.

Any player may use the same photos as another member if they wish, provided permission has been granted to both members.

Players are permitted to sell photographs to each other only if they hold the proper copyright.

Players are welcome to return to Impulsion provided they left the game in good standing. All players, aside from those listed below, must begin as again as if they were a new player upon returning. Rejoining players may not take back animals they gave away before leaving.

Players who have previously donated to Impulsion (a minimum of $10.00 USD) and who wish to return to the game are eligible to reclaim any previously owned animals from the Humane Society.

Players in bad standing or who have been expelled will not be permitted to return to the game except under certain circumstances and will be subject to a zero tolerance policy.