Mushroom NFT Breeding Guide

🍄 Overview

The Mushroom NFT (SHROOM) breeding system allows you to combine two mushrooms to create offspring with unique genetic traits. It's a gamified system that rewards strategy, patience, and a bit of luck.

🧬 Genetic System

Traits

Each Mushroom NFT has 6 genetic traits:

Trait	Description	Rarity Impact
Potency	Strength of effects (1-100)	Higher = Rarer
Color	Visual appearance (12 colors)	Some colors rarer
Size	Physical dimensions (Tiny to Massive)	Extremes are rare
Pattern	Cap pattern (Solid, Spotted, Striped, etc.)	Complex patterns rare
Glow	Bioluminescence (None to Radiant)	Glowing is rare
Aura	Spiritual energy (Calm to Transcendent)	Higher auras rare

Rarity Tiers

Based on trait combination:

Rarity	Probability	Trait Requirements
Common	50%	Average traits
Uncommon	30%	1-2 rare traits
Rare	15%	3-4 rare traits
Epic	4%	5 rare traits
Legendary	1%	All traits maxed

Example Legendary:

Potency: 100
Color: Cosmic Purple
Size: Massive
Pattern: Fractal
Glow: Radiant
Aura: Transcendent

🔬 Breeding Mechanics

Basic Breeding

Combine two mushrooms to create offspring:

function breed(uint256 parent1Id, uint256 parent2Id) external {
    // Check ownership
    require(ownerOf(parent1Id) == msg.sender, "Not owner");
    require(ownerOf(parent2Id) == msg.sender, "Not owner");
    
    // Check cooldown
    require(canBreed(parent1Id), "Parent 1 on cooldown");
    require(canBreed(parent2Id), "Parent 2 on cooldown");
    
    // Pay breeding fee in DM
    uint256 fee = calculateBreedingFee(parent1Id, parent2Id);
    dm.burnFrom(msg.sender, fee);
    
    // Generate offspring genetics
    Genetics memory offspring = generateOffspring(parent1Id, parent2Id);
    
    // Mint new mushroom
    uint256 newId = _mint(msg.sender, offspring);
    
    // Set cooldowns
    setBreedingCooldown(parent1Id);
    setBreedingCooldown(parent2Id);
    
    emit Bred(parent1Id, parent2Id, newId);
}

Genetic Inheritance

Offspring inherit traits from parents:

Dominant/Recessive System:

Each trait has dominant and recessive genes
50% chance to inherit from each parent
10% chance of mutation (random trait)

Example:

Parent 1: Potency 80 (dominant), Color Blue (recessive)
Parent 2: Potency 60 (recessive), Color Red (dominant)
Offspring possibilities:
- 45% Potency 80, Blue
- 45% Potency 60, Red
- 5% Potency 90 (mutation up)
- 5% Potency 50 (mutation down)

Breeding Fees

Fees depend on parent rarity:

Parent Combo	DM Fee	Cooldown
Common + Common	100 DM	1 day
Common + Uncommon	250 DM	2 days
Uncommon + Uncommon	500 DM	3 days
Uncommon + Rare	1,000 DM	5 days
Rare + Rare	2,500 DM	7 days
Rare + Epic	5,000 DM	10 days
Epic + Epic	10,000 DM	14 days
Epic + Legendary	25,000 DM	21 days
Legendary + Legendary	100,000 DM	30 days

Why fees?

Prevents spam breeding
Creates DM demand
Rewards strategic breeding
Maintains rarity value

Cooldown System

After breeding, mushrooms need rest:

Cooldown Period - Can't breed again until cooldown expires
Varies by Rarity - Rarer mushrooms need longer rest
Both Parents - Both mushrooms go on cooldown
Visible Timer - See exact time remaining

Cooldown Reduction:

Pay 2x DM fee to halve cooldown
Special events may reduce cooldowns
Legendary mushrooms can reduce cooldown by 25%

🎯 Breeding Strategies

Strategy 1: Mass Production

Goal: Create many mushrooms quickly

Method:

Breed Common + Common (cheap, fast)
Sell offspring on marketplace
Reinvest profits into more breeding

Pros:

Low cost (100 DM per breed)
Short cooldown (1 day)
Steady income

Cons:

Low rarity offspring
Lower sale prices
Competitive market

Strategy 2: Rarity Hunting

Goal: Create Legendary mushrooms

Method:

Breed highest rarity parents
Save best offspring
Gradually improve genetics

Pros:

Potential for huge payoff
Legendary mushrooms very valuable
Satisfying progression

Cons:

High cost (up to 100K DM)
Long cooldowns (30 days)
Low success rate (1%)

Strategy 3: Trait Specialization

Goal: Maximize specific traits

Method:

Focus on one trait (e.g., Potency)
Breed mushrooms with high Potency
Create "pure line" of max Potency

Pros:

Easier than full Legendary
Collectors value specialized traits
Can sell to breeders

Cons:

Other traits may be poor
Limited market
Requires patience

Strategy 4: Color Collection

Goal: Collect all 12 colors

Method:

Breed for missing colors
Trade with other collectors
Complete the rainbow

Pros:

Clear goal
Achievement reward (500 DM)
Aesthetic satisfaction

Cons:

Some colors very rare
May need to buy on marketplace
Expensive to complete

📊 Breeding Probabilities

Rarity Outcomes

When breeding, offspring rarity depends on parents:

Common + Common:

70% Common
25% Uncommon
5% Rare
0% Epic/Legendary

Uncommon + Uncommon:

40% Common
40% Uncommon
15% Rare
5% Epic
0% Legendary

Rare + Rare:

20% Common
30% Uncommon
30% Rare
15% Epic
5% Legendary

Epic + Epic:

10% Common
20% Uncommon
30% Rare
30% Epic
10% Legendary

Legendary + Legendary:

0% Common
10% Uncommon
20% Rare
40% Epic
30% Legendary

Key Insight: Higher rarity parents = better odds, but never guaranteed!

Mutation Rates

Mutations can improve or worsen traits:

Positive Mutation - Trait increases (5% chance)
Negative Mutation - Trait decreases (5% chance)
No Mutation - Inherits from parent (90% chance)

Mutation Magnitude:

Small: ±5 points (70% of mutations)
Medium: ±10 points (25% of mutations)
Large: ±20 points (5% of mutations)

Example:

Parent Potency: 70
Positive mutation (+10)
Offspring Potency: 80

🌱 Growing & Harvesting

Growth Stages

Newly bred mushrooms go through stages:

Stage	Duration	Description
Spore	0-24 hours	Just minted, not visible
Sprout	1-3 days	Small, traits emerging
Growing	3-7 days	Developing, traits visible
Mature	7+ days	Fully grown, can breed

Accelerate Growth:

Pay 500 DM to skip to next stage
Special fertilizer items (rare drops)
Community events (growth boost weekends)

Harvesting

Mature mushrooms can be "harvested":

function harvest(uint256 mushroomId) external {
    require(ownerOf(mushroomId) == msg.sender, "Not owner");
    require(isMatured(mushroomId), "Not mature");
    
    // Burn the mushroom NFT
    _burn(mushroomId);
    
    // Reward based on rarity
    uint256 dmReward = calculateHarvestReward(mushroomId);
    dm.mint(msg.sender, dmReward);
    
    // Small chance of special item
    if (random() < 0.05) {
        items.mint(msg.sender, FERTILIZER_ITEM);
    }
    
    emit Harvested(mushroomId, dmReward);
}

Harvest Rewards:

Common: 50 DM
Uncommon: 150 DM
Rare: 500 DM
Epic: 2,000 DM
Legendary: 10,000 DM

Why harvest?

Get DM immediately
Free up breeding slots
Gamble on special items
Reduce supply (increases rarity value)

💰 Marketplace

Buying Mushrooms

Purchase mushrooms from other users:

Browse marketplace
Filter by rarity, traits, price
Click "Buy Now" or "Make Offer"
Confirm transaction
Mushroom transferred to our wallet

Marketplace Fee: 2.5% (goes to treasury)

Selling Mushrooms

List our mushrooms for sale:

Go to "My Mushrooms"
Click "Sell" on mushroom
Set price in ETH or PSD
Choose "Fixed Price" or "Auction"
List on marketplace

Pricing Tips:

Check recent sales of similar rarity
Rare traits command premium
Legendary mushrooms: $100-$1,000+
Common mushrooms: $1-$10

Trading

Direct trades with other users:

Initiate trade offer
Select our mushroom(s)
Request their mushroom(s)
Both parties approve
Atomic swap (both or neither)

No fees on direct trades!

🏆 Achievements & Rewards

Breeding Achievements

Achievement	Requirement	Reward
First Breed	Breed 1 mushroom	100 DM
Prolific Breeder	Breed 10 mushrooms	500 DM
Master Breeder	Breed 100 mushrooms	5,000 DM
Legendary Breeder	Breed 1,000 mushrooms	50,000 DM
First Rare	Breed a Rare	250 DM
First Epic	Breed an Epic	1,000 DM
First Legendary	Breed a Legendary	10,000 DM
Rainbow Collector	Own all 12 colors	2,500 DM
Perfect Specimen	Breed 100/100 Potency	5,000 DM

Leaderboards

Compete for top spots:

Most Mushrooms Bred - All-time total
Most Legendaries - Legendary count
Highest Potency - Max Potency bred
Most Valuable Collection - Total portfolio value

Top 10 get special Discord roles!

🔬 Advanced Genetics

Genetic Calculator

Use the breeding calculator to predict outcomes:

Select Parent 1
Select Parent 2
See probability distribution
View possible trait ranges
Calculate expected value

Example Output:

40% chance of Uncommon
15% chance of Rare
Expected Potency: 65-75
Expected value: $15

Punnett Squares

For genetics nerds:

Parent 1: Pp (Potency 80 dominant, 60 recessive)
Parent 2: Pp (Potency 70 dominant, 50 recessive)

Punnett Square:
     P    p
P   PP   Pp
p   Pp   pp

Outcomes:
- 25% PP (80 + 70) / 2 = 75
- 50% Pp (80 + 50) / 2 = 65 or (70 + 60) / 2 = 65
- 25% pp (60 + 50) / 2 = 55

Simplified: Offspring Potency likely 55-75

📚 Resources

Breed Mushrooms - Start breeding
Marketplace - Buy/sell mushrooms
Breeding Calculator - Predict outcomes
My Collection - View our mushrooms
Leaderboard - Top breeders
Genetics Guide - Deep dive

"Each mushroom is a unique expression of the mycelial network. Breed with intention, patience, and love." 🍄✨

🍄 Overview​

🧬 Genetic System​

Traits​

Rarity Tiers​

🔬 Breeding Mechanics​

Basic Breeding​

Genetic Inheritance​

Breeding Fees​

Cooldown System​

🎯 Breeding Strategies​

Strategy 1: Mass Production​

Strategy 2: Rarity Hunting​

Strategy 3: Trait Specialization​

Strategy 4: Color Collection​

📊 Breeding Probabilities​

Rarity Outcomes​

Mutation Rates​

🌱 Growing & Harvesting​

Growth Stages​

Harvesting​

💰 Marketplace​

Buying Mushrooms​

Selling Mushrooms​

Trading​

🏆 Achievements & Rewards​

Breeding Achievements​

Leaderboards​

🔬 Advanced Genetics​

Genetic Calculator​

Punnett Squares​

📚 Resources​

🍄 Overview

🧬 Genetic System

Traits

Rarity Tiers

🔬 Breeding Mechanics

Basic Breeding

Genetic Inheritance

Breeding Fees

Cooldown System

🎯 Breeding Strategies

Strategy 1: Mass Production

Strategy 2: Rarity Hunting

Strategy 3: Trait Specialization

Strategy 4: Color Collection

📊 Breeding Probabilities

Rarity Outcomes

Mutation Rates

🌱 Growing & Harvesting

Growth Stages

Harvesting

💰 Marketplace

Buying Mushrooms

Selling Mushrooms

Trading

🏆 Achievements & Rewards

Breeding Achievements

Leaderboards

🔬 Advanced Genetics

Genetic Calculator

Punnett Squares

📚 Resources