Question: Why are starters not transferable?
Answer:
A Starter is never transferable because it is generation 0, meaning it is an original starting egg. This restriction is in place to prevent illegal resale of items such as Starter Limited Editions (LE) and Starter Packs.
For security reasons, Starters are and will never be transferable. This prevents abuses like using alternate accounts (alts) to acquire a maximum number of LE Starters and then resell them after the event. A Starter LE must be treated as a limited edition, not as an item that can be resold. Allowing this would destroy the market balance.
Regarding Limited Editions (LE):
When a LE is introduced in the game, there are a few possible options:
- Mutation Event → During a limited period, butterflies bred during the event have a chance to produce an egg with a LE inside, due to an active or hidden trait. This means that the butterflies themselves bred during the event lay eggs that could potentially contain LEs.
- Direct Sale of LE Starters → A sale of LEs is offered on the official sim and partner sims for those who want to add a LE to their collection immediately.
⚠️ The sale of LE Starters is always limited in quantity per avatar, non-transferable, and remains an option, not a requirement to purchase.