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+name: Feature request
+about: Request a new feature for the life engine
+title: ''
+labels: 
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+
+# Do not make feature requests here, please go to the discussions tab: https://github.com/MaxRobinsonTheGreat/LifeEngine/discussions