So I know there are plenty of mutations already, but I thought of one that might just become someones favorite. bilateral gynandromorph is when a developing egg splits apart and half the cells are female and the other half male (usually aligning itself so that one side is female and there is a clear line between it and the male half. ) .

(I know it has been suggested but I believe my presentation of the mutation brings a realistic and simple execution to the idea!)

So, how could this be implemented? Well its pretty simple (to plan that is, I understand it would take time to make art)

Version 1
A cub born with this mutation has a split color palette. Once older, half their body/head will begin to grow a mane. It will not affect the cub's growing up, but they will be unable to breed once fully matured. It is nonlethal

Version 2
A cub born with this mutation exhibits no real sign of the mutation until it is a young adult. Once they reach young adult, half of their body and face will begin to sprout a mane, while the other will not. Once fully grown they will be slightly smaller than an average male. Half their head will be filled in with a large mane, while the other half will remain Lioness-esque. They will not be able to breed. It is nonlethal.



To make such a tricky mutation easier on the poor artists/coders



Ver1: Art could be done as such. Make the adolescent/Adult lineart, and put a layer over the male or female half (whichever) that is translucent and will give the opposite half a slightly different color. That way there is no trouble in trying to code both halves to have their own color. It'd be one base color, but with one half shaded/tinted differently. (Only one set shade/tint, can't be changed)



Ver2: You would just need to do the line work and coding. There would be no color change between both halves.


OR they could make a uniform base for the mutation, no reliance on gender. They could have the lion facing the screen to show off the mutation more clearly.



So, what do you guys think? Suggestions are welcome! I know they shot down a similar idea, but I feel that this one is very unique and has a simple resolution compared to some ideas. Sure it'd be more work than some mutations, and less than others that start visibly at birth, but it'd be a rewarding art piece.