Ah, the classic May Punk Breeding challenge. Defeat 200 lions in explore, and breed 20 crested cubs. If you're anything like me, the latter part of this challenge is quite a struggle.
I often don't have the money to pay the 5GB for a mane changer, and spending generally about 200SB (often more) per stud request leads to a crying bank account. Assuming you spend 200SB per stud request to a crested stud, and you get the most common 1 cub per litter, that's at absolute minimum 4,000SB spent on trying to get enough crested cubs to complete the challenge.

Something I love so much about this game is how easy it is to play, no matter if you have the money to buy GB or not. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for working hard to earn GB through gameplay (selling items, lions, etc...) but sometimes that's just not possible. I find it a bit disheartening that some people are unable to take part in what I think is a really fun challenge due to not having enough money. And yes, I know, mutations are a luxury, but when that mutation is incorporated into one of the monthly events, I think it would be cool if it was a bit easier for people to take part in!

Ok yes, yes Lia, we get the point. What's your suggestion?

In May only, I propose that NCLs have a chance at generating with the Crested mane shape!

I don't propose that EVERY lioness spawns with a crested mane, but I think it would be cool to be able to occasionally find a NCL in explore with the crested mane shape. This way, there is still value in buying Mane Changers, but those who can't afford these can focus their energy on lioness claiming instead!
This would also fit in with the theme of the event, and even goes well with V'Kai and Vashkartzen's daily quests of claiming NCLs.

So, let me know what you think! If you have any other ideas, or don't support, please feel free to let me know!