Alright so I have a little question for you guys because I don't know what to do. Sorry to be clogging up. I'm in a bit of a dilemma here.
I recently started playing a doe character under the pictogram
escapist.
Now the catch is she is not the most... socially adapted. What I mean by this is basically that she will intrude freely and with few regard when she is met with hostility. But also she is very curious and extroverted and she will not passively wait until someone approaches. What I am afraid of is that maybe people will not like that.
She has not interacted too much but many times she is responded to with bewilderment and confusion, though she is not out to cause trouble (initially).
I mean, of course it's supposed to be all IC and I make sure that namelesses and fawns (IC fawns being the exception) as well as obviously OOC deer are exempt from this, but still I can't help but feel that a character like her might be just annoying and ruining someone's game experience. Maybe someone does not want their character to interact with one such as my doe.
I know there are many 'worse' deer around who are all-around dangerous or diagnosed with x things, but to me those types seem to be more accepted than the bothersome Cloudcuckoolander and, more importantly, recognized as characters worth taking seriously. I am afraid of being seen as a troll although I try to come across as IC and her actions definitely do not cross troll-territory. She has her own limits and more than just that one quirk.
So I guess I'm asking for advice here. What to do? I rely very much on in-forest interaction, starting something through roleplay is very foreign to me. Should I ask for permission to interact?
Quote:she will intrude freely
This is where I get wary and say that it would be dangerous to play her without asking permission to interact.
Not Hostile question: What made you want to play her this way?
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I don't think anyone should
FaunGrae-- Yes, that's the
Re your other question, I'd have to think about that longer to give you a satisfying answer.
MoonlitStar-- Gah I wish it was that easy. I just don't like the idea of pre-planned interactions but I'm afraid that might not mix well in this case?
She has her limits and it's not like every single interaction is supposed to drive the other deer away but I can see how she might be viewed negatively.
I have an annoying deer
For example, my deer likes to mirror/copycat other deer and stalk them (until an extent, just following around for a while, breathing in their necks but not harassing them), mirroring what they do. Or she starts running in small circles around them hysterically. Generally deer just play along and see it as a game.
So I say not to worry about it, I'm sure people will let you know when they don't like what you do. :]
Quote:To clear up a bit
Well, that's much better!
Yeah, I don't think that getting mildly confrontational or going off in a huff is any problem, nor should it be. She sounds like an adorable spoiled thing.
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Some will be okay with it,
Even with a bio and such, you're going to run into those who will not view the actions as IC; didn't check the bio, your picto isn't showing on the map for them, or something else. Who knows.
A character like that, as you begin to socialize it, you sort of learn who is and isn't okay to interact with.
As long as you're having fun and respect the other players wishes, you'll be fine.
Onto the permission thing, though... that sort of ruins the experience. Rather than acting out how the character would respond, only to have to wait, post on their bio or add them to an IM to wait for a response... it isn't very ideal? Especially since the chances of your character running into the other character again is pretty slim, unless the other players deer for whatever reason gained interest and seeks your deer out, or your deer continues to seek theirs out.
I still stand by 'as you begin to socialize it, you sort of learn who is and isn't okay to interact with.'.
Edit: Posted before I seen the new stuff. About birth events and all of that. It's always a wise choice to respect the wishes of the players deer who is giving birth; keeping a distance, ect... so it's good that your deer wouldn't act out as it normally would in a situation like that.
Having a rather "loud"
Just remember some people are easier to upset and try not to take it personally. On the other hand there are many people who like strange and active deer to interact with. Just have fun, do not change your character to controlling player's wishes, but back off when someone said they had enough.
Edit,
Also some signs that a player is getting OOC annoyed is if they repeatedly/none stop head shake. Or if they airsit with nothing to be "sitting on".
Nobody should have to ask
Those who get mad and have a character of any sort = Insta hypocrite
Was going to be an "Edit
^ What Sianna said about Events. It is always good to avoid spoiling events with over active characters. Of course sometimes you might miss the note but there are signs you would probably be able to notice while in the forest. I try to put a leash on my character too when I realize something "special" is going on.
Back to Mr.Sanguine. <3 That is also one thing I wanted to mention. If you are going to play an "overly active" character try to also realize there are other "loud" characters out there. There is plenty of signs to separate a character from a troll. One is trying more OOC signs and seeing if they quite. Hypocrites that play "annoying" characters and then get mad at an "annoying" character makes their characters less able to be taken seriously.
Thanks so much for the input
I've never had to deal with much rejection before which is actually why I opted for an active character to act as some kind of desensitization. Let's see how this works out.
I'm starting to think overly
My deer has interacted with yours and I saw nothing wrong with her behaviour at all.
I tried to make friends with
I now have serval players who really dislike me and even though i said im sorry wont listen and refuse to let me sit next to them. Im a soical outcast in the forest. So dont go mad with actions like interuptiong groups. outher wise the forest is no fun.
I think everyone here has
As an aside, feel free to interact with any of my deer. I can especially see yours and my Kari having some interesting interactions. She's not especially fond of strangers, but she likes catfights and tends to be pretty loud herself. |3
Most important thing to remember: It's a game. Games are meant to be fun. If it starts dragging you down, try something else or give it a break for a while.