July 6, 2011 - 1:17am — Kohao
So. I'm new to TEF, having found it through fanart on DA. I decided to check it out, and having been intrigued sufficiently, made an account. I love the silence thing. I find it wonderful. The game is free of any would be bullies-it's a welcoming safe haven where everyone is kind. The animation is fairly smooth and extremely realistic, and I love everything about it. Well, almost. Although interesting, I am slightly unsettled by the human faces. The "real deer" mask, though a good idea, has a rather creepy air around it. The eye a white slit, the face lacking a lower jaw, the nose rather like that of an armadillo, which the lighter spots on the face also contribute to... A feature I would enjoy is an option, perhaps a little check box on the options screen, that would allow you to have a real deer's facial structure. Why am I typing this??? I highly doubt this will even be taken into consideration, and I fully appreciate how much work that single adjustment would be. Just a thought. <:3
Welcome to TEF. (: I believe
I believe you will get used to the humanoid faces after a while, and when it comes to the masks, or anything in-game really...you just have to use your imagination when it comes to your deer's appearance. n_n
Aw, I love your insights!
Ah yes I know at first I was
Hi, Welcome to the forest! On
On my first days I was really scared by the human faces too, but I think you'll get used to it Just so you know you are not the only one xD
^^
The original character
I personally feel if you try to look at the humanoid face as completely human, there is something unnerving about it. But the way I see the faces, based on her designs, they are very natural in a fantastic sort of way.
Playing as any animal in a game (wolf, fox, deer) is not a bad thing. But it is a very different experience. In the forest, you play as an animal, but also as a human. Your deer body is guided by your human mind (you, the player behind the screen). Your deer can think, interact, and dream as a human does... which to me seems more honest than a parade of humans pretending they know how a deer or fox or wolf thinks and feels.
That's the feeling I get from the design, but there are many who share your feelings about wanting a pure deer avatar.
I hope you will find a way to play that suits you. Welcome to the forest.
I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
Yes, the face sorta grows on
~ Carl Veaux
touche!
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