Being ignored?

March 5, 2011 - 11:56pm — fionnbharr

I joined TEF a few days ago but didn't log into the website until about five minutes ago. The past few days that I've run around in the forest I noticed how prettymuch invisible I was. I saw it with other fawns too. The ones with pictos and some ones that actually didn't have pictos and those are new members, right? They were mostly ignored save for a sniff or bow, or nothing at all. I've hung out with a few deer and have watched others quite a lot. Is this what it means to be a new member? Ignored most of the time? All the adults are always noticed. I haven't seen one adult deer at all that has been completely ignored. I'm getting a bit of a bad feeling now. Is it just me that's seen this, or have others noticed? I don't want to be ignored in forest. Please don't think of me as some annoying person for asking this either. I'll probably delete this later if someone could answer my questions. Maybe I'm around at bad times.

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March 6, 2011 - 12:00am — Ourania

It happens to new members

It happens to new members unfortunately

. What is your picto?

And welcome to the community site.

March 6, 2011 - 12:03am — fionnbharr

But why? I thought new things

But why? I thought new things should be appreciated or taken interest into. I'm like that with new things..

My picto is my username. On my account, the picto keeps changing to others. I'm not quite sure how to show it and thank you. This place seems nice.

March 6, 2011 - 12:07am — arrowdoe

We are all very friendly

We are all very friendly here, but unfortunately some users overlook new players while we're 'in character'.

Anyway~
Welcome to the forest (:
Feel free to approach my deer any time you see them, they are all very friendly.

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March 6, 2011 - 12:07am — MickKreiger

-shrugs- People are just

-shrugs- People are just kinda like that.

But regardless welcome and if I see your picto floating about i'll play with you.

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March 6, 2011 - 12:08am — shamiya

Well, you shouldn't be

Well, you shouldn't be getting ignored, but I suppose there are some people who do it, or they're in-character and might not like fawns/be weary of deer they don't know.

You're welcome to approach this guy if you want, I'll respond if I'm not AFK. He is very friendly.

March 6, 2011 - 12:08am — Gustiro

Sometimes players are busy

Sometimes players are busy doing something. A sniff or bow may be their way of acknowledging you before continuing what ever they are doing. I personally try to at least sniff a deer before running off if I am doing something.
Sitting deer may be afk. I have noticed some fawns keep bowing at a sitting deer then the deer "falls asleep" which means the player has not touched the forest in a while so most likely afk. Even if they are still sitting they may have went afk checked on the game then went afk again after seeing nothing was going on. I do that sometimes.

I am not saying that there are times where you have not been ignored. It really depends on the player. But sometimes it can be hard to tell why a deer does or does not act a certain way.

I hope I eased your mind? I am sorry you felt ignored.

Also, what we call "second Generation Pictograms" tend to glitch. That is why yours on the community keeps spinning. In game your pictogram might be missing a piece to other players view.

If you have any other questions please ask. : )

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March 6, 2011 - 12:10am — Unplugged

I'm sorry about your bad

I'm sorry about your bad experiences.

There are a lot of people who play with fawns, and there are some who don't know what to do with them. Seems you've run into the latter group. Unfortunately this happens, yes, but many try to be welcoming to fawns and nameless deer alike. Sitting deer are often doing something else besides TEF at that point so sometimes it appears as if they ignore someone while really they just aren't paying attention.
Although I can guarantee you this happens with adults as well. In fact sometimes it seems fawns are better off than adults. It seems there is really no concrete formula to it. I've seen fawns being ignored many times as well as older people complaining about loneliness or being attacked randomly.
I hope you'll still have an enjoayble experience. The negative minority is often louder than the positive majority that is usually taken for granted.

Say hi if you see the plug

March 6, 2011 - 12:13am — Ourania

Edit; GAH I got ninja'd so

Edit; GAH I got ninja'd so hard D8 *feels violated*

Well here's some tips...I assume you're still a fawn...

Fawns are usually the other newbies too...you can just go up to them and they are usually pretty accepting.

Adults tend to like cute fawns that sit by them when they're alone or just generally keep them company. Not all are like this though, there are some that have characters that may not like fawns or are acting in character so they might ignore you.

Don't be discouraged though, just keep trying

Also if you see Ourania (picto is my avatar) feel free to play with her

March 6, 2011 - 12:19am — Snowsauria

I was thinking about what to

I was thinking about what to write here, but Gustiro pretty much wrote what I had in mind. My doe usually love fawns and tend to be protective of them when she get to know them. (:

Welcome to the forest, and hope the rest of your stay will be a better experience, for this is truly a wonderful place.

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March 6, 2011 - 12:34am — fionnbharr

Shamiya and Unplugged - It

Shamiya and Unplugged - It was nice playing with you. I have to go now though.

Thanks for the replies. I feel better now.

I hope to see everyone else some other time!

March 6, 2011 - 12:38am — MrsMorbid

Anytime I'm in forest, I'm

Anytime I'm in forest, I'm pretty much in character. However, I tend to make exceptions for nameless/fawns and others I think might be new. I'll be AFK on and off today, but feel free to sit with Fay if you'd like some company. Any info about her is in that little siggy pic there. Welcome to the community, I hope it goes better for you. (:

Edit: I'm slow. :U
STILL. The above goes for anytime.

March 6, 2011 - 12:41am — Tikwid

what others have said, yeah.

what others have said, yeah. i play TEF in a window and i usually am doing other things at the same time so i might accidentally ignore someone because i'm not looking at the screen, and i think a lot of people do that. don't take it personally. also, some people play the game "in character" meaning they have a character in the game, not themselves. so that character might be rude or antisocial. again don't take it personally.

anyway if you ever see tikwid around feel free to approach, he loves running around with people he don't know. (:

March 6, 2011 - 12:44am — gurgelin

This happened a lot to me way

This happened a lot to me way back when I was a fawn too. However, I think if you play your cards right, it's actually easier to make friends as a fawn than it is later on. A lot of people have a soft spot for the little ones after all. :B

I think one of the reasons people get discouraged from interacting with fawns is that there are lots of new ones in the forest each day, and many will only stay for a day or a few before they grow tired of the game and so those bonds that you've been tying to them are painfully severed. I know that shouldn't matter, that you should be able to just hang out without strings attatched and enjoy it, but it does sting. I think that's why a lot of people prefer to hang out with those they are less likely to lose.

I usually prioritize befriending fawns over most things, because I remember how horribly lonely it was not to have anyone acknowledge your existence. (Also because fawns are generally a lot of fun if you can only get them to hang around! x3) But I've loved and lost about a dozen of my babies, and it hurts darn it!

Please join Bloo if you see her. <3
Also some general advice: Stick with someone, don't be discouraged and it will pay off.

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March 6, 2011 - 12:45am — Unplugged

I'M SORRY for not keeping

I'M SORRY for not keeping quiet but I'm personally not sure whether it makes sense to ic-ly shun newcomers who probably don't know that said deer is just acting ic-ly.

March 6, 2011 - 1:08am — quadraptor

I try to hang out with

I try to hang out with anyone, especially fawns. Sorry you have felt ignored, it tends to happen to everyone from time to time.

If I ever see you around, I'll be more than happy to hang out.

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March 6, 2011 - 1:18am — uwharrie

Im sorry you feel that way,

Im sorry you feel that way, my deer, Nanetta loves fawns and always takes it upon herself to make them feel wanted and safe... Alot of deer are just comfertable around their deer friends they've known so long. Take advantage of your fawn state, most deer can't resist the cuteness <3. I promise you though, alot of us love making new friends and you will have meet some before you know it =) your always welcome to hang around my deer Nanetta ;D

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March 6, 2011 - 1:20am — Amazon

You are always welcome to

You are always welcome to play with my little fawn, whose pictogram is right below. ♥

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March 6, 2011 - 3:04am — Tikwid

unplugged, you're right, but

unplugged, you're right, but people do it anyway. i think it's stupid but they'll do what they want, they can't really be told what to do.

March 6, 2011 - 3:24am — Alphafrost

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<33 Welcome to the forest. Some ignore, some don't like fawns, and some are kind. ^^ I normally get up and run around, and don't really enjoy fawns following me. It makes my deer terrified. :/ BUT, if I see your picto, you can join in with me! ^^ If I sit down, I really like company, and don't get others to sit very often. Look for big groups of deer. ^^ They will you chance to make new friends.

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March 6, 2011 - 5:56am — Zyzzy

Its pretty much a guessing

Its pretty much a guessing game as to who will pay a lot of attention to you and who will ignore you/send you off. Some adults don't like fawns or are wary of new deer(in character). Just run around and go up to pretty much everyone you come across. You're bound to find someone who will play with you. Keep finding them after that, don't be afraid to join their group if others are around, and boom- you got some friends

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March 6, 2011 - 8:25am — Harlequinn

sometimes people put their

sometimes people put their deer in the forest to just enjoy the serenity (sometimes i run a different program and not pay attention to the game.) others have characters that do stuff like that. e_e

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