Changes

This DC2 variant offers slightly more time in cores, with both core sleeps being 2.5 hours. Only one success has been documented with this variant so far, however. This schedule prepares one for Ducamayl, in which both cores are flexible. Because of the 2.5h core duration, beginners should avoid this variant.  

This DC2 variant offers slightly more time in cores, with both core sleeps being 2.5 hours. Only one success has been documented with this variant so far, however. This schedule prepares one for Ducamayl, in which both cores are flexible. Because of the 2.5h core duration, beginners should avoid this variant.  

An easier way to schedule a similar amount of sleep duration for both cores is to have 3.5h and 1.5h cores, both of which being more common core lengths. Once adaptation is complete, it may also be possible flex both core sleeps.   

An easier way to schedule a similar amount of sleep duration for both cores is to have 3.5h and 1.5h cores, both of which being more common core lengths. Once adaptation is complete, it may also be possible to flex both core sleeps.   

===Early rotation/pronap===

===Early rotation/pronap===

This variant rotates the whole schedule backward to earlier hours. The goal of this is to place 3 sleep blocks at night, leaving only one nap in the day. The core gap also becomes shorter. The first nap is placed in the morning, resembling an [[Everyman]] schedule. The first core will likely cover most of the SWS, while the second core may be mixed (containing both SWS and REM, but likely more REM sleep). Both naps are more likely to contain REM sleep, which can boost dream recall.  

This variant rotates the whole schedule backward to earlier hours. The goal of this is to place 3 sleep blocks at night, leaving only one nap in the day. The core gap also becomes shorter. The first nap is placed in the morning, resembling an [[Everyman]] schedule. The first core will likely cover most of the SWS, while the second core may be mixed (containing both SWS and REM, but likely more REM sleep). Both naps are more likely to contain REM sleep, which can boost dream recall.  

In this variant the first nap can also be extended to become a [[pronap]] (30-40m) to better sustain wakefulness and provide more REM sleep. However, this variant has not been tested, with the obvious issue of the early first core conflicting with daily life for most people.  

In this variant, the first nap can also be extended to become a [[pronap]] (30-40m) to better sustain wakefulness and provide more REM sleep. However, this variant has not been tested, with the obvious issue of the early first core conflicting with daily life for most people.  

===Extended===

===Extended===

This is an experimental variant proposed by [[User:Sekvanto|Sekvanto]]. Both cores are 2 hours long and placed early so that the first nap can be placed in the morning. The second nap is placed around midday. This resembles [[TC1]], replacing one of the cores with a nap while extending the other cores. The dawn nap may increase dream recall. This variant has only one daytime nap, which may make it more convenient for some. Nonetheless, the early first core may pose an issue.

This is an experimental variant proposed by [[User:Sekvanto|Sekvanto]]. Both cores are 2 hours long and placed early so that the first nap can be placed in the morning. The second nap is placed around midday. This resembles [[TC1]], replacing one of the cores with a nap while extending the other cores. The dawn nap may increase dream recall. This variant has only one daytime nap, which may make it more convenient for some. Nonetheless, the early first core may pose an issue.

Note that 2h [[cores]] are uncommon, as they are not a multiple of a typical cycle length and may induce difficult mid-cycle REM or SWS wakes. This variant also contains less sleep than the standard, which may make it more difficult. Not many attempts have been made, and there has been few successes.

Note that 2h [[cores]] are uncommon, as they are not a multiple of a typical cycle length and may induce difficult mid-cycle REM sleep or SWS wakes. This variant also contains less sleep than the standard, which may make it more difficult. Not many attempts have been made, and there has been few successes.

==References==

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