Moss FAQs and Development

Apoidea's picture
So I think it's time to make a FAQ/development page for Moss, since his base is finally complete after a little bit over a year. *facepalm*

OKAY! Here goes! Feel free to add any suggestions/input.


  • Moss does not fight or tolerate aggression.
  • He is accepting of all deer, though will leave if aggression is shown or if bad intentions are present.
  • He spends a generous amount of time sleeping or resting.
  • He likes to cuddle.
  • He has shown zero interest in females outside of trying to figure them out. I believe that this is due to the violence displayed in the rut having a subconscious effect on him. If something = violence, he is not likely to do it. Heck, I don't even know if he is physically capable of mating.
  • He is often depicted as being happy, but that isn't the case. Moss shares the emotions that everyone else does, though he understands when certain emotions are being displayed purely out of selfish wishes and aren't appropriate for the situation. He will often go off alone when he is frustrated or tired to think his way out of these emotions or to relieve them in a positive way. Basically, he does get grumpy and tired of being happy all the time like anyone else, but won't likely harm someone because of it.
  • Moss is unable to be physically injured or magically controlled by anyone else unless he purposefully physically injures or otherwise intentionally harms them first. Since this is not likely to happen, he is basically unable to be hurt. It doesn't mean that he has no sense of self-preservation and he will likely try to keep out of harm's way. I like to call this "Golden Rule Protection" because it is all dependent on him not doing something to another that he doesn't want done to himself. He is 99.9% unlikely to attack your deer, so attacking him isn't going to do anything but show that your deer aren't something he wants to be around. It's not like he's going to go out of his way to cause someone to want to attack him, so this shouldn't be an issue.
  • Moss is very forgiving. You don't have to even apologize for your behavior if you scare him off for whatever reason. Just give him some time to think about the situation and resolve it, then you are free to come back and hang out.
  • He is very well aware of the existence of creatures that need to eat animal to survive. He doesn't condemn them in any way and is fine with seeing it happen. You may, however, notice that he is quick to start 'praying' as soon as he sees something like this happen because he wants the animal's soul to be safe on its journey.
  • As a product of reincarnation, Moss is a heavy believer in it. This also translates into him believing that everyone has a purpose in this forest because they were 'reincarnated here for a reason.' He likes to mull on the purposes of others, but please do not take this as me trying to change their plot. This is how he views things, and if you would like things to change based on that go right ahead. If not, then ignore it.
  • More to come as it happens, I guess.


So yeah. Any insight would be appreciated. If you notice something Moss does that I haven't listed, please remind me to add it. If you have problems with things suggested here, please comment and explain your reasoning as I am very open to debating most things.

kthxbai.
Seed's picture

Ooh, I don't have anything,

Ooh, I don't have anything, but I am tracking this.
Also, didn't I used to have you on Skype? I can't find your name anymore, and this makes me sad.
Apoidea's picture

I keep changing my name and

I keep changing my name and should probably pick one, but I'm still there I think. It should show up as "Bee (Apoidea)" on your list. Or did you have me on through messenger?

Thanks for the track!
Seed's picture

I must have had it through

I must have had it through messenger, since it's not there.
Apoidea's picture

The email it is associated

The email it is associated with is paleredcoyote @ hotmail .com Smiling
Verdalas's picture

This is a good idea! I should

This is a good idea! I should make one for Walter to clear the confusion up.
Apoidea's picture

I'm sure it would make

I'm sure it would make understanding him a lot easier for those who don't seem to, Verdi. It would answer a few questions. Smiling
AlisonRobin's picture

"Golden Rule Protection" is

"Golden Rule Protection" is my favorite super power ever now. It's very creative and makes perfect sense for such a chill character. Moss would get along well with my deer La since it seems like they both just like to be relaxed and away from fighting.
Apoidea's picture

Thank you, Alison! I bet he

Thank you, Alison!

I bet he would really like La. She'd provide great conversation. Smiling