We understand that there are special exception characters and we will amend the rules to acknowledge that there are certain younger characters (Vivi and Eiko from FFIX, Rini/Chibi-Usa from Sailor Moon, plenty of other examples) that would, plausibly, fit into the setting and premise. These characters will not be prohibited to apply. However, the Garden Rules were initially created and considered for potential cadets of the canon world; as children in the canon world do not have any special powers which would make it plausible to enter Garden prior to the age of ten, this will not change. Garden Rules and Game Rules are different; for example, while in Garden rules it states that pets are prohibited, technically they can still be housed in Garden so long as the faculty and Disciplinary Committee do not find them.
More or less, we failed to expand further on reasoning the change in the rules; OC and AU characters that are native to the world will not be able to enroll within the academy if they are younger than the age of ten unless there are extraneous reasons (such as a special ability that needs to be controlled) for an early enrollment to be permitted. As noted, we will add on a subnote to the change of rules in the Garden Rules section, and also add on another part to the Game rules/ FAQ to explain our reasoning.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if you see any further problems which our change in rules may spark.
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We understand that there are special exception characters and we will amend the rules to acknowledge that there are certain younger characters (Vivi and Eiko from FFIX, Rini/Chibi-Usa from Sailor Moon, plenty of other examples) that would, plausibly, fit into the setting and premise. These characters will not be prohibited to apply. However, the Garden Rules were initially created and considered for potential cadets of the canon world; as children in the canon world do not have any special powers which would make it plausible to enter Garden prior to the age of ten, this will not change. Garden Rules and Game Rules are different; for example, while in Garden rules it states that pets are prohibited, technically they can still be housed in Garden so long as the faculty and Disciplinary Committee do not find them.
More or less, we failed to expand further on reasoning the change in the rules; OC and AU characters that are native to the world will not be able to enroll within the academy if they are younger than the age of ten unless there are extraneous reasons (such as a special ability that needs to be controlled) for an early enrollment to be permitted. As noted, we will add on a subnote to the change of rules in the Garden Rules section, and also add on another part to the Game rules/ FAQ to explain our reasoning.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if you see any further problems which our change in rules may spark.