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An Option to Display a Full Family Tree

New Feature Addition · Family trees · Created by Didz

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Family-Tree

What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

The ability to display a full family tree from a selected start point. e.g. All members of the House of Midwald from 'The Old Duke' to the present day. Including all children, wives and other relations chosen to be familial including mistresses and adoptions if desired.

How does this feature request address the current situation?

It will become possible to show the full family tree in the Family Record and allow Gamemasters and Authors to display a full visual history of a family as the reference and indexing tool for that family.

What are other uses for this feature request?

Gamemasters can use it to display the full family history of a character in their game. Authors will be able to use as an indexing a collation tool allowing them to select and access any member of a family with a single click. Any issue and ommission from a family will be highlighted and so the tree will act as a validation tool for the description of a family.

The Team's Response

The current family trees cannot be upgraded as you describe due to the processing power needed to generate them. In addition, they would be more vulnerable to logic loops created by the user, which could crash the family tree and all character articles linked to it. In the meantime, we recommend using Whiteboards as an alternative to display an entire family tree at once. However, we understand that there is a clear desire for this in the community and we will investigate the potential of upgrading to a different kind of family tree tool for this in the future. —World Anvil Team

Current score

192/300 Votes · +44518 points

Votes Cast

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by Nightmane
on 2023-03-02 16:24
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by lkmorris
on 2023-03-02 09:34
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by Roaming Valkyrie
on 2023-03-02 04:35
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by Alishahr
on 2023-03-02 01:30
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by A Beloved Orc
on 2023-03-02 00:36
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by TheFoolishBid
on 2023-03-01 19:30
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by Carshand
on 2023-03-01 17:29
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by Tiberius Fursten
on 2023-03-01 13:42
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by Polyduces
on 2023-03-01 10:40
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by Cirrusoftheunseenhights
on 2023-03-01 07:14
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by Yo, Shovel
on 2023-02-28 22:01
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by Rahjar
on 2023-02-28 18:42
I am so hyped about this
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by DarkhorseMB
on 2023-02-28 05:06
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by Ajakashi
on 2023-02-27 15:52
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by Hossyboy
on 2023-02-27 03:52
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by ThatMouse
on 2023-02-27 03:21
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by SH4D0WST4LK3R
on 2023-02-26 16:41
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by Vogler
on 2023-02-26 08:34
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by Krawczyk & Weaver
on 2023-02-25 14:57
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by Rab and Gana
on 2023-02-24 23:48
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by rubyodegee
on 2023-02-24 22:45
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by A Roaring Devil
on 2023-02-24 15:15
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by butwhatifspace
on 2023-02-24 14:09
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by WriterV
on 2023-02-24 02:33
Getting this right is *really* tricky, especially since someone might have more than two parents, each of which might have several partners, concurrently or not. Some people are related to each other, which results in additional snags. I'd LOVE to see this solved, but it's difficult to do even before you code.
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by Knightowl
on 2023-02-23 16:34
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by Elukir
on 2023-02-23 13:54
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by Espen-Johansen
on 2023-02-23 12:59
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by LittleSister
on 2023-02-23 09:15
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by Timesync
on 2023-02-23 04:16
I would find this very useful. Especially for families where their are children through multiple marriages.
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by Warfall22
on 2023-02-22 19:26
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by JackLink916
on 2023-02-22 19:17
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by fireisnotameal
on 2023-02-22 18:18
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by SadBalloon
on 2023-02-22 14:13
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by KAcres
on 2023-02-22 07:44
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by HakaMiki
on 2023-02-22 07:01
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by Lizzard15
on 2023-02-22 04:03
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by tabshier25
on 2023-02-21 23:20
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by SheepiestSheep
on 2023-02-21 22:32
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by Geneticwolf
on 2023-02-20 21:40
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by Xamija
on 2023-02-20 17:05
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by Mk.94 Art
on 2023-02-20 12:22
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by snowstasiu
on 2023-02-20 10:11
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by A Frightened Dragon
on 2023-02-20 06:51
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by ScotsKlaus
on 2023-02-20 03:16
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by MKHETH II
on 2023-02-20 00:46
+100

by TimeSquire
on 2023-02-19 18:16
+1

by AvalonArcana
on 2023-02-19 17:14
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by Mlichael
on 2023-02-19 13:54
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by The_Voyager
on 2023-02-19 12:56
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by SvenSnider
on 2023-02-19 08:26
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by SparrowSan
on 2023-02-19 01:32
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by Sylosis
on 2023-02-18 21:28
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by Phoenix89
on 2023-02-18 17:26
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by Sleeclow
on 2023-02-18 16:07
This would help keep track of family connections so much easier, and make creating the family tree simpler.
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by Fel Valron
on 2023-02-18 02:35
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by LadyVann
on 2023-02-17 23:52
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by A Frightened Ooze
on 2023-02-17 23:04
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by A Cute Hobbit
on 2023-02-17 15:33
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by Attacus
on 2023-02-17 09:57
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by BloodsireArchitectGM
on 2023-02-17 08:13
To be able to learn of atleast how many people were recorded in a family would be neat or to atleast establish some lore as to how complicated a family tree can be.
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by Aria Nicest Reynard
on 2023-02-17 00:36
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by BoyWondamus
on 2023-02-16 23:32
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by Danger Nudel
on 2023-02-16 21:39
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by bladesmoss
on 2023-02-16 04:41
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by A Glamorous Kobold
on 2023-02-16 03:36
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by Nathannerds
on 2023-02-15 21:24
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by mitcher
on 2023-02-15 17:50
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by EJ_Lowe
on 2023-02-15 06:24
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by Turner1619
on 2023-02-15 00:09
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by FictionFan1995
on 2023-02-14 20:06
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by Ottaviani
on 2023-02-14 12:53
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by Mme88
on 2023-02-14 01:46
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by Rains Up Games
on 2023-02-14 00:53
+100

by Tchevy3
on 2023-02-13 21:31
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by sabinala
on 2023-02-13 20:52
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by Nefarious Idler
on 2023-02-13 04:22
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by EstherMitchell
on 2023-02-12 23:56
Also, change the formatting so character inclusion is chronological, rather than alphabetical, and attached to the correct parental units (ie, if there are multiple spouses or affairs, the children of these should be places between the applicable parents, rather than mixed in with the other offspring).
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by A Thundering Dwarf
on 2023-02-12 22:16
Yes please. I have multiple family trees where the relationship between cousins or an aunt/uncle and their nibling are more important in my story than direct blood relations, but no one can tell because they don't know they need to click to view further relations, and wouldn't think to do so because it doesn't look like the relation even exists unless I spell it out somewhere else in writing.
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by RuudeAF
on 2023-02-12 21:35
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by Blue Fairy 74
on 2023-02-12 19:46
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by A Roaring Hobbit
on 2023-02-12 18:49
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by Graylion
on 2023-02-12 15:12
The user Didz that created this request did an excellent job with a work around to achieve his goal which may be seen in this article here. This give a point of reference for what is desired. And as several have said if this can not be handled by the system then the option to construct and export this as an image would also be fantastic. I think some version of this often requested feature should be considered, which does not require the user to leave the World Anvil workflow.
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by Kaleidechse
on 2023-02-12 12:06
Probably not as an interactive version, due to the computation needed - but it would be cool to click a button and have a static image generated that can be downloaded.
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by GerblinGwy
on 2023-02-12 07:54
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by storyauthor
on 2023-02-12 04:57
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by Tykadlo
on 2023-02-11 23:10
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by Enoris.leinwand
on 2023-02-11 19:03
Maybe showing the cousins (or chosing to show or hide them) could be a nice add to the family tree feature.
+100

by ZeLordDude
on 2023-02-11 17:33
+1

by Covez
on 2023-02-11 17:04
+300

by A Filthy Dimensional Horror
on 2023-02-11 12:32
+300

by SebGreg732
on 2023-02-11 08:20
+300

by -Sae
on 2023-02-11 02:06
+100

by GotYourGoat
on 2023-02-10 20:55
+300

by LNalls
on 2023-02-10 19:18
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by jamiltron
on 2023-02-10 19:10
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by RibenLARP
on 2023-02-10 16:11
+300

by Hazmat Ninja
on 2023-02-10 16:00
+300

by Wingshaw
on 2023-02-10 12:09
+1

by redhandgreed
on 2023-02-10 09:54
+300

by NiwdeMaster
on 2023-02-10 08:21
+300

by zcox140
on 2023-02-10 00:36
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by Ambreeney
on 2023-02-09 20:26
+100

by mirescosmo
on 2023-02-09 02:48
The family tree does need an update; I've come across a few depictions of my own characters' bloodlines that are wrong or misleading because of the way it's set up. If it would make it easier on the system, I would be fine without any of the portraits on the full tree, or having it be a generated image.
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by VoodooDog
on 2023-02-08 21:04
Yes want
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by Star Runner
on 2023-02-08 20:22
+300

by Alabaster Thomston
on 2023-02-08 20:00
+100

by explodingcarr0t
on 2023-02-08 18:46
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by jrcsalter
on 2023-02-08 18:22
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by metakhnet
on 2023-02-08 17:30
+100

by justmander
on 2023-02-08 11:54
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by A Fierce Kobold
on 2023-02-08 11:31
Yes, this keeps getting requested and keeps getting turned down. But voting down for this reason, even if it's something you'd otherwise agree with seems counter intuitive. It provides an inaccurate picture of how much support a feature would have.
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by Lord Mcberry
on 2023-02-08 08:28
+300

by Kaiserlando
on 2023-02-08 03:27
I believe this would be quite an awesome feature.
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by Battlemaster101
on 2023-02-08 01:23
I totally agree.
+300

by worlds-of-wicker
on 2023-02-07 20:59
+100

by A Glamorous Dwarf
on 2023-02-07 19:58
+300

by RossShort
on 2023-02-07 18:11
I have such an issue with conceptualizing charts like this spatially, this would be a lot of help. I think there's also further functionality with a feature like this that might allow things like origins of species and whatnot.
+300

by Shadow Malachi
on 2023-02-07 08:17
+100

by KitaKai
on 2023-02-07 07:25
+300

by Hazriel
on 2023-02-07 07:12
+1

by Zuzzyjr
on 2023-02-06 23:06
+300

by dimis372
on 2023-02-06 21:08
+300

by NyxxApocalypse
on 2023-02-06 20:22
+300

by KegFaulty
on 2023-02-06 19:16
+300

by ramnorock
on 2023-02-06 17:19
+100

by restlessGalaxy
on 2023-02-06 04:57
+100

by therealsamfu
on 2023-02-06 03:05
+300

by SableAradia
on 2023-02-06 03:03
I approve of this idea. It would be useful for other reasons as well. In my case, I am writing a family drama focusing on Great Houses. The Houses are interconnected through marriage and offspring in complex ways. It would be useful for my audience to be able to follow the plot more effectively if they could see all of that laid out in one single place. I can understand this not being the standard, but perhaps a box you can check if you want it on a particular article? And I don't just mean the organization articles; like when you embed the family tree on a character article, this would also be extremely useful. Thanks!
+300

by ShingoTwingo
on 2023-02-06 02:47
+300

by A Beloved Mlem
on 2023-02-06 01:22
+100

by ELWorlds_Official
on 2023-02-05 23:13
This would be so immensely helpful. I don't use the family tree feature because of the limitations it currently has, but if this were to be put through I would definitely use it. Cheers!
+300

by A Fierce Velociraptor
on 2023-02-05 23:02
+1

by Darksun Eclipse
on 2023-02-05 19:35
+300

by HandOfZion
on 2023-02-05 19:13
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by HunterChristmas1247
on 2023-02-05 18:13
There is definitely value in this. But not sure it can be done at our current level of technology.
+300

by Bambam57
on 2023-02-05 03:05
+100

by deckland
on 2023-02-05 00:25
+100

by Writing Bishop
on 2023-02-04 22:13
+300

by MatGun86
on 2023-02-04 20:37
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by SirFibbles
on 2023-02-04 20:16
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by Lamb
on 2023-02-04 16:04
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by elstonko
on 2023-02-04 09:40
+300

by Koroblin
on 2023-02-04 03:57
+300

by amelianite
on 2023-02-04 03:33
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by AaLion
on 2023-02-03 21:23
+300

by Eos
on 2023-02-03 19:17
+300

by ddaniel
on 2023-02-03 14:51
Family trees need some work for sure, they feel a bit outdated
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by Makale2P
on 2023-02-03 12:16
+300

by Blind_Io
on 2023-02-03 10:22
+300

by LiaFelis
on 2023-02-03 09:02
+300

by SmokingKitten
on 2023-02-03 08:55
+300

by killerhaseTV
on 2023-02-03 08:36
+300

by A Revolutionary Mlem
on 2023-02-03 02:30
+100

by Vextin
on 2023-02-03 00:56
+1

by Explodingcube13
on 2023-02-02 21:12
+300

by arollinson
on 2023-02-02 20:29
+300

by ss2020
on 2023-02-02 17:22
+300

by Nezera
on 2023-02-02 12:11
Even if it just has a name with a picture that is not linked to an article.
+300

by Wolf'shead117
on 2023-02-02 08:37
+300

by JordyNL
on 2023-02-01 21:46
+300

by PhntmDrgn
on 2023-02-01 21:07
To help not stress the system, what about the option to generate an image instead of an interactive tree? You can select the start person, then specify how many generations to go down. The image can then be displayed in any article. It would be up to the user to intiate a new image generation when new people are added to the tree.
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by NorthernSarcasm
on 2023-02-01 20:19
+100

by Tijmuhn
on 2023-02-01 16:43
-100

by A Filthy T-Rex
on 2023-02-01 10:32
They've said before it would be too much on the system
+1

by Rilameth
on 2023-02-01 08:34
+1

by J. L. Chabotte
on 2023-02-01 08:20
+1

by PanthersEye
on 2023-01-31 21:04
+300

by Poupou
on 2023-01-31 18:34
+300

by LiefHarbinger
on 2023-01-31 00:19
+1

by KajetanWrites
on 2023-01-30 20:02
You can display a bloodline (just direct relations). Wouldn't a full family tree would be too heavy for the system?
+100

by NovaTerra
on 2023-01-30 16:53
+300

by FlaviaLupa
on 2023-01-30 16:41
+300

by Goose80
on 2023-01-30 15:09
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by A Fluffy Goblin
on 2023-01-30 14:24
it already shows from a singular point, but not being able to see a whole family tree is frustrating sometimes. I'm not sure how easy it would be to display the whole tree everything would be either very cramped or very wide.
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by tjtrewin
on 2023-01-30 12:17
+300

by MrJollyham
on 2023-01-30 11:22
+300

by Willow H.R. Harper
on 2023-01-30 08:42
That's not a full family tree, A Cute Orc.
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by Jacob-W
on 2023-01-30 07:52
+300

by A.C. Snow
on 2023-01-30 07:04
+1

by SilverCebrie
on 2023-01-30 03:31
+300

by fwalton
on 2023-01-29 23:24
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by A Cute Orc
on 2023-01-29 22:56
Already exists! Just click on the family member you wanna see the relations of. For wive/mistresses, there is an arrow on the sides of the image to scroll between each person. Any children associated with that wife and/or mistress will also display too. adopted children will have a 'blood drop with a line across it' to depict that they are not blood related, clicking on the that child will show both his/her's biological and adopted parents as well as any biological or step siblings.
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by LisaGrimm
on 2023-01-29 21:35
+100

by A Frightened Devil
on 2023-01-29 20:22
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by deleyna
on 2023-01-29 20:03
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by green_gremlin
on 2023-01-29 19:17
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by dre569
on 2023-01-29 17:59
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by A Revolutionary Kobold
on 2023-01-29 17:02
+1

by PrismCoalition
on 2023-01-29 16:02
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by 3nd3@v0ur
on 2023-01-29 15:53
I think this would be an excellent feature, particularly if you could connect multiple family lines together to show the heritage of future generations, if you're planning a series that involves a long timeline
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by toffepajja
on 2023-01-29 15:33
+300

by cow2face
on 2023-01-29 14:55
+300

by Didz
on 2023-01-29 13:43

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What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

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The Team's Response

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