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Corrections to COI Calculation

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I think it's common knowledge at this point that HWO uses Hardiman's method of inbreeding coefficient calculation, rather than the more widely known and used Wright's method. This is problematic for several reasons, in particular the apparent lack of research using Hardiman's method, and to complicate things further, Hardiman's method is correctly calculated using 5 ancestral generations, but 7 are used in game. This means that applying any sort of bonus or punishment based on COI in the game cannot be accomplished using any sort of real world data that may exist. Even though the value of COI in real life is debatable, I suggest that if it is to be a feature in the game, the method of calculation should be corrected to ensure accuracy.
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