Resurrection

Resurrection is a stretch goal for the "Back From The Dead" project and refers to the total restoration of an SL to activity - not just the introduction of breeding pairs.

## Reanimation Versus Resurrection

Reanimation is the tongue-in-cheek word used to describe the breeders of BFtD. Breeding for an SL registered with the project is known as this.

Resurrection is inherently different. It involves the *total revival* of an SL, whether by its original creator or an interested breeder. Whereas reanimation only involves breeding dragons for a particular SL, resurrection involves an intentional grand re-opening (i.e., a new thread, significant updates to the original, etc).

## How To Resurrect

An SL can be resurrected in one of two ways.

1. The SL's original creator returns to it and begins actively participating in it again (making new breeding pairs, updating the thread, selling new dragons, etc).
2. A breeder who has been hosting nests for the SL *for at least four months* (and has hatched at least two) recreates the thread and assumes full responsibility for the SL.

Creators are given as much leniency as possible to return to their project, not only in the hopes of encouraging them back into it, but because they ultimately have the rights to their own SL. Breeders will need to take more time and effort. This is necessary to demonstrate the breeders' dedication to the SL - we don't want it to die *again*, after all! Assets and lore may be lifted from the SLs' original thread, but breeders are encouraged to put their own unique spins on it (new graphics, breed variants, lore, etc). If the creator of the SL has been inactive for ten or more months, then the breeder may recreate the thread after four months of having an established breeding pair. Active creators should *always* be asked permission first before recreating.

## In Action: Test Yourself!

Let's use a hypothetical dead SL called "The Warriors" for the following examples.

*A breeder creates a breeding pair for "The Warriors" and lays two nests with them in four months. The original creator has not posted in a year and their dragons are unfed. Can the breeder recreate "The Warriors" thread now?*

Answer: **Yes**! The creator is officially inactive and therefore cannot be contacted. The breeder has waited four months and bred their pair a minimum of twice. This SL can be recreated.

If the creator *was* active, the breeder could reach out to them at the four-month mark and ask for permission to recreate the SL - then, they would be able to recreate the thread.

*A breeder nests their "Warriors" pairs twice in a month, and the original creator is wholly inactive. Can the breeder recreate "The Warriors" thread now?*

Answer: **No**! All requirements must be met by breeders before reopening a thread, not just the majority of them. This is to make sure that you are serious about maintaining the SL.

And yes, this is *still* the case even if you get direct permission from the creator themselves.

*The creator of "The Warriors" notices that their SL is being bred through the project, and decides to return to breeding Warriors. Is the thread considered resurrected?*

Answer: **Yes**! Creators always have the ultimate say in their projects. Remember: BFtD exists to bolster SLs that would not otherwise be bred for without our efforts. If the creator intends to go back to their project, it is assumed that they can take responsibility for it from there. Current breeders for the SL are strongly encouraged to migrate to the revitalized thread and post their hatchlings there.

## Ultimate Difference

Because BFtD is meant to be used for SLs that would otherwise be lost or largely obscure without breeders, if the task of revitalizing one is picked up by its creator or an interested user, the SL would no longer be considered dead and would thus be deregistered from the project. We see this as a celebration, not a loss - bringing back interest to old concepts is the very core of the project, after all.